Kurt was nuzzling something warm and he felt strangely content. Why was he so comfortable? It was a bad start to the first morning in New York as Kurt woke up suddenly by Blaine's alarmed shouting "What are you doing in my bed!?" He hadn't meant to fall asleep in Blaine's room but he'd been exhausted. The night before he left for New York he had little sleep out of excitement & last night he had even less sleep for an entirely different reason.
Kurt felt hands on him suddenly and was basically shoved of the edge to the ground hissing when his shoulder blade hit the floor even though he didn't remember putting himself under Blaine's arm to start with "How dare you!" Blaine screeched from the bed "I have a boyfriend!" Wow he was pissed.
Kurt caught his breath as he stood up and defended himself by using hand gestures at Blaine. That fall was sure to leave a bruise.
"Ok calm down, first of all its not your bed, it's MY second bedroom to begin with, secondly I have every right to be here without being screamed at like I'm some murderer in my own home! I'm well aware of your relationship! Sebastian keeps threatening me with every passing day so that I'm not making passes at YOU on Facebook even though I'm not even friends with him. I keep telling him there's nothing going on between us so he doesn't have to worry, don't throw that garbage in my face,"
Blaine was pulling the covers over himself like Kurt was some pervert while he was yelling at him. Well maybe next time don't sleep with just boxer briefs Kurt couldn't help but think to himself. He had a very nice chest with a bit of chest hair but Kurt didn't speculate on how nice it was since Blaine was being so protective of his body.
"That doesn't give you the right to molest me in my SLEEP! I'm sorry if Bruce isn't a comfortable enough toy but don't go using me just because I'm within reach! Maybe Sebastian has a right to be weary of you if you're going to sneak in here like a thief in the dark and use my body as a comfortable replacement of Bruce!"
How dare he...
Kurt now red faced at the mention of Bruce threw up his hands "Molesting you? MOLESTING YOU? God help me if anything other than cuddling happened here because you'd have a restraining order be put on me, you were having a nightmare last night Blaine! I was WORRIED because you were thrashing around like you were determined to push yourself of the bed and I held you until you calmed down and fell asleep! I didn't think that was going to cause this much trouble or I wouldn't have done it. I especially didn't intend to fall asleep in your arms or molest you as you say; so I'm sorry, I can't control my body's reactions when I'm asleep. I didn't put myself there in the first place! From what I recall I was on the other side after you calmed down," Blaine flushed at that realising what he must have meant but he was determined on being right and Kurt being wrong.
"You still invaded my privacy!" Blaine insisted on not giving in to making a mistake by glaring at Kurt "You could have just woken me up,"
Kurt had enough. His eyes darkened. No point telling Blaine he had tried to wake him up because Blaine wouldn't hear him. He'd continue to fight. It was too early for fights, and they had a long day ahead of them for work. Kurt was exhausted.
"Fine fine! I invaded your privacy. You satisfied? Label me as the bad guy? I'm never the nice guy with you am I? I'm always just seen as the asshole, just like at Brittany and Santana's wedding when you slapped me, just like with the camera incident - well maybe I am an aashole! The asshole has to get to work now, if you want to move to a hotel fine, I'll pay even if it helps you feel safe! Come to work when you feel COMFORTABLE to, if you don't want to today I'll tell Rachel you're uncomfortable with working for an asshole like me. I'll get her to find another wedding planner if that's what you want!" With that he stormed out slamming the door behind him.
Maybe he was overly dramatic but with hardly any sleep and no coffee you can hardly blame him. He also realised when catching a cab to Broadway in the clothes he wore the day before which he had falling asleep in and his hair a mess it was too early for work thanks to Blaine for waking him up but he'd get ahead start and get things organised for the day, like first he had to go pick up Rachel's wedding dress and then Jessie's suit.
He called Rachel to let her know Blaine might not be able to make it to work not really explaining it in full detail but despite her understanding he was later surprised when Blaine did turn up looking fresh faced and presentable in his work clothes and gelled hair. Even more surprising he was cheerful and alert. Kurt was polite but barely said more than 2 words and barely looked at Blaine embarrassed about his morning behaviour. Even without no coffee and sleep and looking out of order... Blaine did have a right to be upset with him and he felt disgusted with himself by his attitude to Blaine.
He really was a bitch, and Blaine's presence kept reminding him of that . He hadn't needed to go in there and hold him like a child. Blaine was an adult. He'd been working early for 4 hours before Blaine arrived right on his schedule. It was 2:30 before they finally took a break.
He was tired by the time the first lot of photos of Rachel and Jessie were taken in front of the Broadway's funny girl sign in her wedding gown. Just because he was feeling like he was going to collapse any minute, that didn't give him the excuse to stop working. He had been positioning everyone and making sure Blaine took the photos with the right props. He had seen Blaine tried to meet his eyes a few times but he quickly looked away and focused on Rachel and Jessie trying to put on a brave next day the new directions would be joining them. "Great job guys! I suggest we call a lunch break and then maybe we can change the scenery," Blaine offered. Rachel beamed when he showed her the photos and she kissed his cheek in answer when he asked if she likes them.
"They're beautiful, you really are good at your job," Blaine smiled "I wouldn't say that... Anyone could do what I do right?" He asked looking at Kurt who had actually gotten the guts to look at him first time that day. "Don't be so modest," Rachel laughed. Kurt avoided his gaze when he once again tried to reach his eyes and suggested Rachel & Jessie get some lunch. "Do you want anything Kurt? We'll get you something," Rachel volunteered and Kurt shook his head "I'm not hungry thanks," Jessie provided some kindness too "Call us if you change your mind what about you Blaine?"
"I'll go grab myself a sandwich I'll be fine thanks," Blaine said thanking them for the offer. Jessie took Rachel's hand and they walked away telling the boys to enjoy their break.
"Kurt.." Blaine began but Kurt hurried to grab his stuff "I'm getting a coffee, I'll be back in an hour, you can go get whatever you want," Kurt answered dismissing him and walked alway. He couldn't face Blaine just yet, Kurt didn't trust his sleepy state to do the proper thing and apologise, if Blaine mentioned this morning as being his fault he might snap, when in fact it was his fault, his bitchyself always acted before his brain though.
At the coffee shop Kurt ordered a mocha with a double shot. .He needed sleep. Maybe if he just closed his eyes for a bit. He grabbed his coffee hoping it would keep him awake when it was called out with his name by the barista and sat by the window at the far end. He rested his head for what he had thought to be 10 minutes when he was nudged gently awake "Kurt? Kurt..." A hand rubbed his bruised shoulder which made him wince.
"Not now Finn...wanna sleep," he muttered and he heard a quiet chuckle. "Come on sleepyhead wake up"
"I'll get some warm milk later FINN letmesleep," Another chuckle erupted now and then a gentle nudge "Come on Kurt, you're really not having a good day are you?" He knew that voice. That wasn't Finn.
He groaned when he opened his eyes to find Blaine staring at him with worry. He closed his eyelids for a minute again when Blaine sighed "Kurt, you should go home, you're exhausted," he forced himself to open his eyes.
"Is it time to get back?" He yawned struggling to keep himself awake. Blaine helped him out of his seat when he attempted to get up but was wobbly on his feet. With a steady arm around Kurt he replied.
"You've been gone for 2 hours, we were starting to get worried because we didn't know where you went, so I went looking for you,"
"How did you find me?" He yawned. "There are lots of coffee shops,"
"True, but only one person has impeccable hair and fashion taste as you, I saw you in the window,"
"Right...I wouldn't call wearing the same clothes twice in a row fashionable, I forgot to brush my teeth this morning, and I look horrendous. I'm really sorry by the way," Kurt whispered surprised at himself for actually being able to show some manners as they walked out not looking at Blaine afraid of what he might see there but he heard a soft sigh. "I'm the one who should apologise Kurt. I'm so so sorry for pushing you of the bed and screaming at you when you were trying to do something nice; You're right too, it's your home, and I should have been more grateful. Also you said I must think you were an asshole and I disagree. I don't think you're an asshole, we've just had a rocky start. I'm sorry for my behaviour this morning, I'm really not a morning person, you caught me off guard and well it wasn't my finest moment. I appreciate what you did though Kurt, not even Sebastian has tried comforting me in that way,"
"Which is probably why you freaked out," Kurt reasoned and Blaine nodded now outside Blaine whistled a taxi. "Come on, I'm taking you home,"
"But Rachel..." Kurt protested. Blaine ignored him as he helped Kurt in the taxi and told the driver where to go also hopping in "I'll talk to her, I'm sure she's got other things to do that doesn't need your assistance for the day- just don't worry, you deserve a rest,"
They fell in a comfortable silence with Kurt nodding off in the Taxi as Blaine thought about Kurt. Kurt really was something else. When they arrived at Kurt's place Blaine paid the Taxi driver and guided Kurt gently inside.
Back at the loft Kurt barely made it to the bedroom before collapsing on his bed without even drawing the covers back. Blaine's voice was heard in the distance but just barely "Kurt I'm going now...oh you really are tired aren't you?" Blaine reached for his shoes & gently pried them off his feet before lifting the covers over his feet and tucking Kurt in. He felt lips to his cheek and a soft "sleep well Kurt," before he drifted of and finally got his restful sleep.
When Kurt awoke 7 hours later from the smell of food he yawned and found himself walking into the lounge room which looked into the open kitchen. Blaine had made dinner "oh good you're awake, I wasn't sure if I should wake you or not and I was just about to reconsider it but I bet you must be hungry," Kurt nodded eagerly "It smells good,"
"How does homemade pizza sound?" Blaine asked and Kurt looked delighted. "Perfect. What can I do to help?"
"You can get the cheesecake out of the fridge for dessert," Blaine advised. Even though yes Rachel had gotten him a cheesecake on arrival, between him and Blaine within a couple of pieces it was pretty much demolished, and just by the mere mention of it Kurt wished there was still some in the fridge.
"Blaine I hate to tell you this, believe me; but we ate all of the cheesecake last night," Blaine looked surprised and raised an eyebrow as he got the pizza out of the oven and found some nearby plates.
"Are you sure?" Blaine asked "funny I thought there was some more," Kurt looked into the fridge just to prove it and gasped "Not only is there cheesecake, it's baked cheesecake with raspberry sauce! Blaine...how did you know?" Kurt beamed as he got the box out of the fridge carefully.
"A little birdie told me that was your favourite," Blaine winked from where he was joining Kurt at the table in the connected lounge room now. "I also got a bigger cake because I felt awful for this morning,"
"Blaine, I understood why you got angry though, I still won't object if you want to move out,"
"What if I want to stay?" Blaine turned to him with puppy dog eyes and Kurt couldn't help but smile softly.
"Then you can stay," Blaine smiled back. Blaine looked serious for a moment and Kurt frowned "What?"
They sat down and Blaine cut Kurt a couple of pieces.
"Maybe we should set some boundaries,"
"Like?" Kurt asked nodding and taking a bite of pizza "Oh my god, is that chicken and anchovies?"
Blaine nodded "Is it alright? I made a simple vegetarian pizza too if you prefer that," Blaine added pointing to the oven which still had the other pizza in it. The oven was turned of though, so they could get it out when they wanted it or reheat it for a bit.
"No this is delicious," Kurt told and Blaine looked pleased with himself. "I aim to please,"
"Okay, so what kind of boundaries," Kurt asked and Blaine smiled when he gave an appreciative moan on the second bite.
"What we can and can't do. For one I suggest knocking before entering," Blaine proposed and Kurt looked down at his pizza with an ashamed look and Blaine added "I'm not mad Kurt, obviously I didn't wake up and you were concerned, and that's really nice," He reached over and squeezed his arm and then returned to his pizza "But if I keep you awake it's okay to wake me up" Blaine added on second thought but Kurt shook his head.
"2 no slushies, I have too many bad memories of those," Kurt pleaded and Blaine accepted it with noise. "I'm still sorry about that, god that keeps happening,"
Kurt smiled sympathetically "It's okay, were still getting to learn each other,"
"3 maybe we should try not being near each other until we've had coffee," Blaine continued and Kurt gave a mischievous wink "but what if we fall asleep in the same room by accident?" Blaine looked amused for a moment, Kurt could hear the thoughts ticking in his head though "Penny for your thoughts?"
"Was I really having a nightmare?" Blaine questioned. Kurt looked slightly uncomfortable.
"You kept saying no please don't, please don't punch me," He whispered in answer and Blaine hummed grabbing his second slice of pizza. Kurt was already on his third, he was starving after not eating breakfast or lunch. "I have nightmares from when I was bullied in highschool. I don't sleep very well,"
"Me neither," Kurt added "That's why I heard you, so don't worry about it,"
"4 no intimate bonding like touching…kissing or …sex, my boyfriend would kill me,"
"More like me," Kurt mumbled under his breath and Blaine's eyes narrowed "Does he really send you Facebook messages? I never saw him as the possessive type, he always seemed a free spirit to me," Blaine took a sip of water which gave Kurt the chance to appreciate his handsome face.
You'd be surprised
"Yeah, but I don't want to cause an argument between you two, don't over think that, it doesn't bother me"
Well not that anyway…
"I don't want to make you uncomfortable," Kurt started and distracted himself by picking up another piece of pizza. Blaine stared "What?" He encouraged Kurt to say what he wanted to say. "Can we still cuddle though like we did on the couch?" Kurt asked hesitantly. He had liked that, and it seemed relatively harmless. Blaine thought about it "Yeah, I don't see why not, friends cuddle all the time," Kurt's inside did a little victory dance and he smiled in response "Okay,"
"Okay," Blaine grinned. Kurt didn't want to point out that cuddling was kind of like touching because he didn't want Blaine to rethink the idea.
"I think that should be it, obviously we can share what's in the fridge, I'm not picky, but I'd like to help you buy the groceries for while I stay here although Rachel seemed to have us pretty well equipped" Kurt agreed.
"Yes I think that's fair, and if anyone has a problem with something, we should be able to be adults and confront one another in a civilised manner,"
Blaine looked up as Kurt touched his shoulder on instinct and he frowned "Did I leave a bruise?"
"I'm fine Blaine,"
"Kurt please, at least let me have a look,"
Kurt sighed and showed him the darkening bruise "It barely hurts," Kurt lied and Blaine didn't buy it. "Kurt…shit that bruise looks bad, why didn't you tell me?"
"I barely had time to," Kurt admitted "I didn't want to confront you while you were angry at me, and I'm used to them,"
"Which makes it worse," Blaine added sorrowfully. "I'm supposed to be your friend," Kurt rolled his eyes and stood up to clear his dish "It's okay Blaine. I don't know about you, but I feel like some cheesecake,"
Blaine immediately got up "No Mr Hummel you sit back down, I'm getting the cheesecake,"
"But - "
"SIT," Blaine insisted with a wide grin and Kurt didn't argue further.
"So….warm milk to go with it?"
Kurt groaned. "How did you know about that?" Blaine laughed as he served their slices of dessert and sat back down "You may have been sleep-talking back in the café,"
Kurt looked mortified and Blaine chuckled "It's okay, that's all you said, and besides I thought it was cute,"
"Oh what did you tell Rachel?" Kurt now asked concerned. The cake was delicious.
No surprises there, he had seen what cake shop Blaine got it from. It was exactly the one he liked.
"She was fine with it, she was more worried about you than she was about getting the photos done, she said we had all week to do that,"
"Really?" Kurt was amazed. Maybe he didn't give Rachel enough credit, he thought she always thought of herself as first priority.
"Mhm, infact she said if you still feel tired, have a sleep in and we'll start in the afternoon, that way it gives everyone plenty of time to get to the destination as well,"
That wasn't a bad point.
"Okay that sounds good, thank you Blaine for covering for me,"
It was their second slice of cake when Blaine got up to pour them some coffee. "No problem, it was the least I could have done," After their cake they decided to go for a walk.
As they walked down the street Blaine and Kurt were barely touching each other's fingers as they brushed against when one another, walking side by side and enjoying the night air. Kurt was a little glad for the rules or he would have been tempted to grab Blaine's hand, at least now he knows not to so he won't freak him out.
"You sound very famous among your relative and friends doing weddings, Rachel was filling me in how you've been planning weddings since you were 4, why don't you start a business? We all know you're talented enough and you work more than some people do these days, and you have those licensing arrangements for fine linens, furniture, wallpaper, fabrics, fabulous chocolates, or at least you should write a book or something"
Kurt was surprised Blaine remembered all that. They reached a small puddle of water and Kurt told Blaine to watch out just as he was about to step in it. Blaine jumped over it making Kurt laugh. They stopped for a minute just looking at each other.
"I was thinking about it but…I don't know," Kurt frowned. Blaine looked sorry he asked when he saw his expression and Kurt shrugged "When I was going to move to New York, I wanted to be a broadway star like Rachel but I didn't get into NYADA like I wanted to. I was SO sure I'd make it, that I didn't apply to any other school, it was either all or nothing," Kurt felt a tear run down his face. "Obviously Rachel got in, she had a lot more to put on her application, and she fought for solos more than anyone else I know. I never got any lead roles because of my feminine voice. It was a stupid dream,"
"It's not stupid," Blaine whispered and Kurt looked to him surprised. "No dreams are stupid Kurt, no matter how big or small, no matter what may happen," Blaine insisted.
"Anyway. I didn't get in and that was that, I had to make money somehow, with no scholarship no one wanted to take me on, so I worked in my dad's garage and when Finn died…" Kurt took a breathe shutting his eyes as though in pain. "I…"
He felt arms around him and suddenly Blaine was hugging him. He let go when Kurt said he was okay.
"…I'm sorry,"
"No it's okay, I don't get asked very often," Kurt admitted and wiped his eyes. "I did my dad and step mom's wedding back in highschool, after highschool my glee club director and spanish teacher asked if I would plan his and his fiance's wedding, and that's sort of where it began,"
They had walked around the block by then. It was a cold night and Kurt shivered slightly but appreciated the New York atmosphere as he looked around at the buildings. He noticed though Blaine was looking back at him.
He wondered how long Blaine had been staring at him like that "You're amazing," Blaine told and Kurt shook his head but Blaine gripped both his hands and stopped him. "You are, you're so young, and already you've learnt how to do things without anyone showing you how, that takes incredible courage Kurt,"
Kurt smiled "What made you want to be a photographer?" He asked and Blaine suggested they walk back as it was getting dark.
Blaine had an expression of sadness. "I don't have a story like yours Kurt. I went to college, I did acting degrees, singing classes but I didn't really know if I wanted to do that for the rest of my life, I thought I'd always be in an acapella group like back in high school, but all my friends wanted to do something different when they left and my dad was always worried it wouldn't fulfil me for a long term career, and I sort of understood his theory. I tried other classes and found I enjoyed photography. It was a career that was always in business and I had a passion for taking good photos of memories which I thought was important, but you're kind of right, anyone can do what I do, it doesn't take rocketscience to click a button on a piece of equipment,"
Blaine was staring ahead and Kurt was lost for words because he knew what he was referring to. That's twice he mentioned what Kurt had said, so it must have really stung.
"It's not just a click of the camera though is it? You got to know what angle, what lighting, what scenery…what props to use, before you came along, I didn't know any of that until I watched you a few times," Kurt tried. Blaine didn't appear convinced and waited as Kurt got the key out for the door.
"And besides, if you were able to please Rachel Berry, to me that shows you definately have talent, she can be torture if you don't get it right,"
Blaine laughed at and they went inside. Blaine looked to Kurt who further explained his side of view "I for one am glad you're here, it takes more than one person to get this job done, and I couldn't have done this without you, " Kurt added and Blaine smiled "Thanks Kurt,"
Kurt should have been the one thanking him. The next day started out well with Kurt and Blaine not having any fights and Kurt made up with Blaine for cooking them both bacon and eggs, but after that things went to chaos as Kurt and Rachel went looking for Bridesmaid dresses at last minute and then they didn't know what sizes to get all of the girls when they found the perfect dresses Mercedes called to let Kurt know they had all arrived. All of them being the New Direction ladies. The men were coming the day after. Blaine met the New Directions ladies – Mercedes, Quinn, Tina, Kitty, Lauren, Brittany, Santana, Sugar, and Marley at the airport in a small mini bus and drove them in front of their hotel. He helped the ladies carry all their luggage to their room, and then got the hotel cab to drive them all to Broadway were they would be meeting Kurt and Rachel for the photoshoot.
If it wasn't for Blaine, Kurt wondered how he would have gotten all of those girls settled in so happily. He hadn't thought any of that through but Blaine insisted on helping since he had nothing to do anyway till they got back from their shopping trip.
When the girls were finally ready from jet lag and quickly finished refreshing up …
Or so they said. If quickly meant 2 hours to freshen up Blaine wondered what it took normally for girls to get ready. He cringed. Thankful at least with Kurt the other tall fashionable boy got up early to get ready before they left. It took Blaine 10 minutes to get ready as he always laid out his clothes the night before.
Blaine then called for a taxi for all the girls to be taken to Broadway. Kurt and Rachel called the girls for their sizes. The girls had a coffee while waiting for their friends to make sure there was dresses in all those sizes. When the dress shop assistant confirmed they did have them all, Blaine got all the girls to the location of the dress shop to try on the dresses in the changeroom so they could go back to Broadway and take the photos. Rachel paid for the dresses after all the girls came out and Kurt had inspected to make sure they all fit at the right angle. Kurt and Blaine's eyes met a few times during the dressing room and Blaine smiled at him each time, giving a thumbs up occasionally.
When all girls were done. They went to Broadway by bus. All the girls look hilarious in their bridesmaid dresses and Rachel in her wedding dress to get to Broadway but no one made trouble. The beauty of New York. Kurt made sure they all got of safe and Blaine got the ladies in position for the photos. "Alright ladies everyone line up and I'll see where everyone should stand…Mercedes can you come forward, thank you gorgeous," Mercedes beamed and Kitty was tapping her foot chatting with Quinn when Kurt hushed them to let Blaine concentrate.
They glared at Kurt but Blaine thanked him with a smile and it was worth it. Kurt made a mental note to make sure he bought Blaine tickets to see that opera.
