Author's Note: Hi all. Sorry again for the massive delay between chapters. I want to promise that I'll get better, but I only tend to write when I'm feeling a bit inspired... and there are so many distractions in life.

Anyway, another quick thank you to all the people who've taken time to read this; doubly so for those who've followed and favourited it. I'm glad you're enjoying what I've written so far. Special thanks go to my reviewers. Hearing from you only makes me want to write more, so thanks so much for your comments and your thoughts.

myescape13: I'm totally with you on this one... I love my Seblaine. They're just so fun together, even in the show where they never really 'happened'. The two of them together is just a good combo and Blaine is definitely feeling it in this one. He's a bit distressed by the situation with Kurt, but he is definitely enjoying his time with his buddy. As for if they become anything more... well you'll just have to wait and see.

Darrinia: Sebastian is definitely a good friend and Kurt a very bad boyfriend – totally agree with you on that. I might have made Kurt just a little worse than he was in the show, but the sad, almost desperate Blaine from that scene at the beginning of Season 6 almost destroyed me. So... *shrugs*

screamersilent: First, you're welcome, and second, I'm really glad you enjoyed it. I tend to reply to all my reviewers... there's usually only a few per chapter so this bit at the beginning of each chapter doesn't get too ridiculous, and I really do appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts... so I figure I can take the time to reply. :) So thanks.

Anyways, that's enough from me. I hope you all enjoy Chapter 6.

The rest of the week flew by and Blaine realised once again that the old adage was correct.

Time flies when you're having fun.

And he was too, probably the most fun he'd had in a long time. Sure, every now and again his life back in New York would slip back into his mind and he'd dread his return to the silence of that apartment, but then Sebastian would introduce him to something new – some new part of London that he'd never seen before and he'd be distracted all over again. Honestly, he wasn't one hundred percent sure what his life would have been like if Sebastian had never sent that text all those weeks ago but he knew for sure that he wouldn't have been this happy.

It was strange really... Sebastian had never been the guy who made him happy. Sure, he knew how to have fun and was more than a little complimentary back in the days when he'd been trying to get into his pants, but he'd never been the source of his happiness.

Now... now he wasn't so sure.

He couldn't remember the last time Kurt had made him smile. Certainly it had been months since his fiancé had given him anything to smile about, and Blaine found himself wondering why he'd not done something about it sooner. He supposed a big part of it was the fact that he couldn't deal with all the fighting. Initially Kurt had been easy to talk to; sure, stubborn in most of his thoughts and opinions, but it hadn't been difficult to share his own. Over their years together of course, things had started to change. Kurt became not only stubborn but also aggressive when it came to getting his point across, turning every discussion or disagreement into a fight and Blaine... well Blaine wasn't built for that kind of relationship. He didn't like to fight; didn't find anything constructive in it at all and so he'd begun shying away from it, avoiding topics and opinions that would end in a fight. Letting Kurt believe that he either agreed – or at least didn't disagree – with everything the other guy was doing or saying.

So perhaps this was all his fault.

He'd shared this thought with Sebastian at some point during their week together when he'd been feeling particularly down about, and Sebastian hadn't even had to say a word to tell him exactly what it was that he thought about that. His look had said it all; that he thought the idea was completely ridiculous and not to worry about it. Not that it had stopped him and later that night Sebastian had given a heavy sigh.

"Honestly, Blaine, you need to stop blaming yourself for everything."

Surprised – the comment had been completely out of the blue as far as he was concerned – Blaine looked over at the other guy with wide eyes. "What?"

"This whole thing – everything that you and Kurt are going through – it's not your fault."

"I never said it was."

One of Sebastian's brows arched to his forehead. "Maybe not. But you're acting like it is, Blaine. I mean sure, communication is important, I get that. And I can understand how you might think this is partially your fault. Hell... maybe it is partially on you, but that doesn't make you solely responsible for the situation just because you don't want to fight with your fiancé."

"But..."

"When you do address the things that bother you, express a difference of opinion on something, is he at all receptive to what you're saying?"

"I... well... no."

"Exactly. If discussing things isn't resolving it, there's nothing you can do."

Blaine huffed at that, his mouth pulling into a frown. "So what am I supposed to do? How the hell am I supposed to resolve things if we can't talk them through?"

Sebastian had fallen silent at that point and it was clear that the other guy didn't know what to tell him. Not that he should have been surprised. Sebastian, despite his rather helpful advice recently, wasn't exactly an aficionado on the whole relationship thing. If Sebastian had been in his position with one of the guys he was seeing... he'd have just left.

"Maybe the fact that you left without calling is a good thing." Sebastian surprised him by saying.

"Huh? How so?" He'd been tossing up the idea of calling Kurt to let him know what was going on. That he needed some time to think and that he'd be back in a week. Not specific details of course – just the thought of telling Kurt that he was halfway across the world with Sebastian Smythe made him shudder with dread – but just to let the guy know that he hadn't left for good.

Now... now Sebastian thought that he shouldn't?

"I thought you said I should have told him."

Sebastian looked over at him then, holding his hands palm out with a helpless expression in his green eyes. "Blaine... you're taking advice from a guy who hasn't had a steady relationship... well... ever. I'm making this up as I go."

Blaine considered that a moment before nodding his head with a sigh. "You're right, I'm sorry. So..." and he took a deep breath. "Why do you think it might have been a good idea that I didn't tell Kurt I was going away for a week?"

He was answered with a quick shrug, Sebastian's green eyes almost confused as he pondered the question. "I'm not sure. I just... I mean maybe it'll be a good thing if he does think you've left him. For good."

"What? Why?" The idea that Kurt might think things were completely over had him feeling a little panicky, the feeling transferring over into his voice, his eyes wide as he awaited his friend's answer.

"Because maybe it'll help him realise that he misses you; really honestly misses what you guys used to have. I mean back then you guys... you were a team. Even I couldn't weasel my way between you and I'm a total pro and that sort of thing." Blaine grinned at that but didn't respond, so Sebastian continued without much of a pause. "Anyway, from what I've seen and heard about these things you call serious relationships" – Blaine couldn't help his laugh – "People seem to get really introspective when one ends. They realise what they had, what they could have done better... they realise what they were missing, etcetera, etcetera."

For a moment Blaine just stared at him incredulously, and when Sebastian offered a quick "What?" Blaine shook his head.

"And what if, instead of realising how much he misses me, Kurt thinks I've left and decides that it's 'good riddance'. That he doesn't miss me and doesn't want me back? What if he's actually glad I left?"

"That won't happen. He's Kurt Hummel."

Blaine growled, frustrated. "But what if he does?"

Sebastian shook his head with a sigh. "But if, like you say, he does decide he's better off without you – which he won't – then at least you'll have your answer."

Thinking that through for a moment, wondering exactly how that would feel should that eventuality happen, Blaine's thoughts were interrupted again by the confidence in Sebastian's voice.

"Blaine, he won't."

"How do you know that," Blaine asked with a frown. "You don't know Kurt."

Sebastian just laughed quietly, shaking his head. "Blaine I know Kurt well enough to assure you that the guy is going to be in love with you until the end of days." And when Blaine looked sceptical at this, Sebastian lifted his right hand into the air. "Hand to God."

"If you'd seen how he is lately you wouldn't think that."

The reply was muttered under his breath and were it not for the quick flash of irritation in his green eyes, Blaine might have assumed that Sebastian hadn't heard him. He didn't respond in any case, leaving him instead to his own thoughts.

"I don't want to go home."

Sebastian laughed at the distinct whine in his voice, his green eyes sparkling merrily. "I'd be flattered if I didn't know you were referring to how much you seem to love this city."

Blaine shot him a quick smile, hazel eyes meeting green a moment before flicking back to gaze out over the river behind his friend. "Yeah, I just... I mean I love New York. There's always something to do or see; so many different things about it that I definitely miss, but..."

"But there's just something about London?"

Blaine nodded. "Exactly. I don't know what it is. It's just... It feels right, you know? It's a completely new city, I've never been here before in my life, and it just feels... comfortable."

Sebastian nodded, turning a little in his seat to look out at Tower Bridge over his shoulder. "Not to mention the architecture is just fantastic, am I right?"

"You're not wrong." His eyes flickered to the same bridge, before meeting Sebastian's again when the younger guy turned back to face him. Then he chuckled. "Though the same could be said for where you're living at the moment."

"Paris?" and Sebastian nodded with a grin. "True that."

"I wish I could just stay here forever."

His friend was silent for a long moment, nodding but more in acknowledgement and less so agreement, because Blaine knew better than most that given a choice, Sebastian would be back in Paris in a minute. It was very obviously his favourite city in the world; it had called him back when he could have gone anywhere else in the world. "Sadly, not an option."

"I'll miss you too, you know?"

Sebastian just nodded with a knowing smile. "Yeah I know."

He laughed; couldn't help himself. "You know?"

"What can I say? I'm a fun guy."

He nodded. The guy wasn't wrong. "It's definitely been a fun week. Thanks Sebastian. I really appreciate it."

"No sweat. I will admit freely that you weren't horrible company either."

Blaine grinned, his eyes studying his friend's face for a moment. As great as the city was, he had no doubt at all that were it not for Sebastian he probably wouldn't have enjoyed his time here nearly as much. There was just something about his enthusiasm for life that made spending time with Sebastian Smythe an entertaining experience all around. The guy had thrown himself into the touristy thing with such eagerness that you'd never have guessed he'd seen it all before.

"So... enough mushiness. What are we gonna do to celebrate your last night in London? Clubbing? Please say clubbing."

Rolling his eyes, Blaine shook his head. Clubbing really wasn't his scene despite Sebastian's attempts to convince him otherwise this past week. "I was thinking something a little more... well... chill. Just drinks at the pub down the road?"

"Just drinks, huh?" and although he shook his head in dismay, Sebastian didn't seem too bothered by the idea. "Sounds like a plan." He rose to his feet then, grabbing his phone from the table and beckoning for Blaine to follow him. "Alright then. Let's head back... get you all packed and ready to go. Then drinks."

With a groan, Blaine forced himself to his feet, following his friend through the crowds by the river and feeling ill at the thought that he would soon have to leave all of this behind – leave Sebastian behind – and get back to his life in New York.