Chapter 7
"You have got to be freaking kidding me?" Kristen asked incredulously. Blaine looked at her dumbfounded, sad to have broken eye contact with Kurt.
"What?"
"You've made it obvious that you wanted to be alone with Kurt all evening." She hinted, then sighed as he didn't catch on. "I guess what I am trying to say Blaine…is…the romantic thing would be to get your ass out of this car and walk him to the door." Kristen snickered at his 'Oh Yeah' expression as he jumped out of the car. Almost not waiting for the door to be open. He practically ran around the front of his car.
"Kurt, wait up!" He called. Kurt turned with a huge smile plastered to his face. "Do you mind if I walk you home?"
"I'm so glad you are!" Kurt exclaimed, almost giddy.
"I told you I'm not very good at romance so bear with me, I guess." He ran his hand through his beautiful curls. Kurt fought the urge to do the same. "My sister practically pushed me out the door. I'm sorry I didn't think of it."
"I really like your sister." Kurt said quietly. Looking sideways at Blaine through his lashes. Their knuckles brushed against each other and Kurt laced his fingers into Blaine's.
"Yeah she's a really good sister. I don't know what I'd do without her." Blaine paused and glanced at Kurt who was still looking at him. Why had it taken him so long to realize his feelings for this young man standing next to him holding his hand with those perfect soft hands? "I'm really glad you came with us tonight."
"Me too. And thanks again for the rides. I really appreciate it." They reached the front door and Kurt turned to face Blaine his back to the door. He looked apprehensive and expectant. Blaine took his bag out of his hand and gently set it on the ground. He looked at Kurt longingly. He reached his hand up and ran his fingers along the edge of Kurt's chin and behind his neck, he gently pulled Kurt in for a kiss. Kurt's lips were so soft against his. It was long and sensual. He pulled away.
"You better get inside. I don't want your family getting worried. I'll see you tomorrow. Do you want to get breakfast with me and Kristen?"
"I'd love to, but I'm going to go to breakfast with Mercedes." Blaine leaned in with just a peck this time. "I'll see you tomorrow."
"Alright." Kurt opened the door and went in their hands staying clasped until the very last possible moment as the door closed. Kurt leaned up against the door. He pulled out his phone and found the contact and hit send. Mercedes answered on he second ring. Even though it was really late.
"Hey Kurt."
"He kissed me!" Kurt squealed in an excited whisper. He didn't want to alarm anyone in the house. He wasn't ready for that confrontation yet.
Mercedes was immediately excited too. "Details Kurt! I need details!" Kurt started to explain the perfect day he had had. He started in with the first and second kiss from that afternoon. Was it really only that afternoon? It seemed so long ago. But then again not really that long ago. "And then he walked me to my door and kissed me good night!" he was telling her.
Blaine walked back to his car. He was on cloud nine! Kristen was still in the back.
"Very nice Blaine." she commented in a nonchalant tone.
"Was it a good idea to kiss Kurt today?" He asked to no one in particular, "We can never go back now to how it was."
"Nope only forward! Listen Blaine. Sometimes in love things will happen. Things will be said that will hurt you or make you happy or irritate you. You just have to remember to be honest and open with each other. Listen to me." she touched his arm so he turned in his seat to look her full on. "It was time you both need this to grow. And if you are open and honest and unselfish, it will last. Now…" she grinned looking for gossip. "When are you seeing him again?"
Blaine looked confused. "Um, we're picking him up tomorrow to go back to school." He had that 'duh, you know that' voice
"You didn't plan a time to see each other alone? That will never do! You need to keep this separate from school. You can be boyfriends at school but you have to do things together that are not at school. Learn who each other is in your environment, not the school environment. Now get back up there and make a real unchaperoned date with him!"
Kurt was still leaning against the front door having his excited whispered conversation with Mercedes.
"When are you seeing him again?" she asked.
"Tomorrow when they take me back to school. Why?" Kurt sighed. Tomorrow couldn't come soon enough.
"No, I meant for a date?" Mercedes returned. Kurt's eyebrows furrowed, was that a bad sign that they hadn't discussed a date?
"Well we didn't really set anything up. But we'll see each other at school and stuff. I'm sure that we will talk about it and go."
"School? That…" there was a soft knock on door.
"Hang on Mercedes, someone's at the door" It was really late, maybe Finn was out late too and needed in. He pushed himself away from the door and opened it peaking his head around the edge to see who it was.
Blaine looked shocked at it being opened so soon. But recovered quickly. "Hi!" he breathed. Kurt's face broke into a huge smile as he registered that Blaine had come back. Blaine grabbed Kurt's wrist that was resting on the door jam and pulled him up against his body. He tenderly pressed his lips to Kurt's. Kurt's breath caught slightly in his throat, as he was caught unaware. He immediately let go of the door and threw his arms around Blaine's neck, pulling him in closer and returning the kiss much harder. Within second the kiss became heated Blaine had moved his hands to Kurt's sides to pull him even closer. If that were possible. Instinct took over and Blaine slightly opened his mouth to lick Kurt's bottom lip, begging for entrance. Kurt gasped not expecting it. Embarrassed Blaine pulled away.
"I'm sorry. I had to see. I hope you don't mind."
"Mind?" Kurt pulled Blaine in again and pecked his lips "My knees are shaking. Is that all that brought you back?"
No, actually I was wondering if I could take you out properly next weekend, just you and me? I'd say tomorrow night but I'm sure Wes has plans for curfew and rehearsal. So next weekend will be after Regionals and then we can just focus on us. Like you said before, I think we need to talk about some things but I think that we should give us a try."
"I'd really like that, all of it, us, the date, the talk."
"Okay! I better get Kristen to the hotel. I'll see you tomorrow." Blaine gently placed his lips to Kurt's and then turned and walked to his car turning back once to wave goodnight to Kurt. He had a goofy grin on his face like he was walking on the moon. And Kurt grinned back, and for the life of them neither boy could wipe it away.
When Blaine finally drove away Kurt when back inside, closed the door and slid down it to the floor. He was elated! He hugged his knees to his chest and just sat there too happy to move.
"Kurt?…Kurt…earth to Kurt!" He looked around trying to find the source of the person talking to him and realized it was coming from the cell phone in his hand. He pressed it to his ear.
"Mercedes, I'm so sorry. I forg…" he was interrupted.
"Way to go boy! I can't believe I got to listen to that! Now I think you should go to bed. I am so glad you have a date. We'll talk about it tomorrow at breakfast."
"Uh huh." was all Kurt managed through his smiles. He had a date with Blaine Anderson! They were going to be an 'us'!
"Okay, then meet me at The Breakfast Nook tomorrow morning at eight-thirty." Mercedes commanded. "Mr. Schue wants us at the school by ten-thirty tomorrow morning. So that should be enough time right?"
"Uh huh," Kurt responded again and hung up the phone. He pushed himself up from the floor and made it up the stairs. He knocked on his father and Carole's bedroom door, and heard his father's "Come in." This was the unspoken rule to come tell his father he was home whenever he stayed out late. He stuck his head in the room. His father was sitting up in bed with a book propped up on his knees. He looked up at Kurt. Carole was covered with blankets on her side facing the wall. She was clearly asleep.
"Hey dad. I just wanted to tell you I was home." Kurt whispered.
"Thanks Kurt, I can see you had a good evening."
"It was the best dad! But, I'm kinda tired though so I'm going to bed. And it doesn't look like I'll need a ride tomorrow. Blaine and his sister are staying here in town tonight and will take me in the morning."
"Oh, sounds good. They're sure it's no trouble?"
"Nope not at all. Well goodnight dad. I'm getting up early to go have breakfast with Mercedes too."
"Alright, well sleep well. Goodnight son."
"Thanks dad. Love you."
