A/N: Hey guys, sorry this one took a while to write. I'd started it, and then stopped, and re-written it like five times, so I hope you like this copy of the chapter, because I liked it the most out of all. I do not own Glee, or anything associated with it. I do own Aliyah and Renee though :) Hope you enjoy guys. JusticeIsn'tEasy0083. D.


Chapter Seven: Telling New Directions

February 15th 2021. This is the day that Kurt's line is released, and the media goes wild, with stories about the designer and his family life. This is the week that Kurt's personal life undergoes scrutiny, and Blaine is the one that gets thumped by the paparazzi, whilst picking up the girls from school. It's not like Kurt asked for it to happen, and Blaine doesn't blame him, it's just something that comes with the territory of being a well known designer, and always being in the spotlight. However, this is also the week that Kurt and Blaine will be going back to Lima Ohio for the New Directions reunion, and to tell them, including Kurt's parents, that he's sick, and only has seventeen months to live. Blaine isn't looking forward to the telling part, but he is looking forward to getting out of New York for a couple of weeks, and really wants to see Carole, and his mother, who promised she would be home, and that he and Kurt and the girls could stay in Westerville if they needed. Blaine was quick to take his mother up on the offer to stay there a couple of nights, he knows that she's trying, and even though it's been seven years, Greta Anderson is still trying to come to terms with her only son being gay. They'll just have to wait and see how it turns out... hopefully she and Kurt will have alot in common and can relate to each other in some way, whether it is through fashion, or shopping or something... Aliyah is sitting on Blaine's knee, doing her homework, but Blaine is preoccupied, not with his six year old, but with Kurt, who is looking thinner and paler, and is still on the phone. Aliyah tapped Blaine on the nose, and he gave his attention back to the six year old on his knee, smiling as she worked her way through the spelling sheets.

Kurt had finished his conversation on the phone, and was carrying Renee around the room, pretending that she was an airplane, and making all the noises associated with it. He was smiling, and having fun, and Renee's giggles made Blaine smile, and Aliyah look up at her younger sister to see why she was making so much noise. Kurt lifted Renee onto his shoulders and walked over to Blaine, who was now standing, a small smirk on his face, as Kurt moved to stand beside him, Renee still firmly on his shoulders.

'Look, you're taller than papa. Isn't that awesome? It's cool being taller than papa,' Kurt said, as Renee clapped, and bent down to pat Blaine's head

'Thanks Kurt, now she's going to always pat my head. What happened to the love?' Blaine asked, as Kurt set Renee on the couch, the two year old running off to play

'Oh the love is still here babe; it's just more fun when we're making fun of you being hobbit sized, and twenty-eight. Embrace it babe, it's not going to change,' Kurt said, as Blaine grabbed him around the waist

'If you keep insulting me, I might have to punish you,' Blaine whispered in his ear seducingly, before Aliyah let out a cough, making Blaine remember that he was meant to be helping with homework.

...

With homework, and work out of the way (for now), Kurt, Blaine and the girls sat down to a family lunch, something they try to do at least once a week, so they can keep a sense of "unity" within the house, as Kurt likes to say. Blaine just thinks it's so he can keep an eye on what's going on, and make sure that everyone is doing what they're supposed to, not that Blaine doesn't do anything, in fact, he's learned to cook, can do the washing and change the sheets, he washes the car and mows the lawn, and even though they have a maid that comes, he still prefers to get his hands dirty, and do it all himself. Aliyah was in the middle of a story when the house phone rang loudly. Blaine excused himself to answer the phone in the study, as to not interrupt the girls and Kurt, because usually it's his manager or agent talking about tours or signings or something, and he doesn't like to do business at the kitchen table, during what Kurt has dubbed as "Family Meal Time". It's cute that his husband is still finding titles for things, and Blaine loves it even more when he uses "Klaine Time" even though it was originated by Wes and David. The man on the phone wasn't from Blaine's record company, he was from the New York Times, and he knew that Kurt was sick. Blaine didn't know what to say, he was shocked that the media had wind of the story, and if they wanted to tell the New Directions before the story broke, they would have to do it soon. Blaine didn't answer any questions posed by Tyler Moore of the New York Times, instead he gave his opinion of the man, making up lies, and rumours, and then hung up. Blaine knew what he had said would get out, but it's not like he could do anything about it now. Taking a moment to compose himself, Blaine went back into the dining room to finish lunch and dodged questions from Kurt by lying and saying that it was his manager that had called to finalise tour dates or something, not that he was going on tour, because Kurt's sick, and he needs to spend as much time with him as possible...

When the family had finished eating, and Kurt had finished with the dishes, Blaine suggested that they watch a movie, because it's Saturday, and they have nothing better to do. Neither of them has to work, and the girls don't have school, and the New Directions Reunion is next week, but they haven't packed yet, even though they're leaving on Monday. Blaine is surprised that Kurt hasn't started packing, considering that usually he uses three days to make sure everything is packed perfectly, and they haven't forgotten anything. Blaine flicked the TV on, and sat back on the couch, Aliyah and Renee sitting on their beanbags on the floor, and Kurt preparing the movie, which was going to be the Little Mermaid, because Blaine "hasn't seen it for ages". Kurt joined his husband on the couch, snuggling into Blaine, and resting his head on the shorter mans shoulder. Blaine wrapped his arm around Kurt's waist, and kissed the top of his head, before starting the movie...


Monday Morning

JFK Airport

They arrived at the airport an hour before their scheduled flight. Blaine had taken the girls to get food, whilst Kurt went to find them a table in the cafeteria, so they could relax before getting on the plane back to Ohio. For a Monday, the airport was relatively quiet, and that was unusual, especially for a major airport such as JFK. Kurt looked around at all the other commuters, getting ready for their trip, or making sure their families were all together, and they hadn't left anything behind, not that they would have time to go back to their house and get it if they did. Blaine, Aliyah and Renee arrived back at the table, smiling and being silly, carrying food and drinks, Blaine laughing with Renee as she ran over to Kurt, who lifted her up onto his knee and smiled. The girls hadn't been to Lima before, Kurt and Blaine always insisting that Carole and Burt come to New York to visit them, save them all from the heartache and terror they'd experienced there. Both Kurt and Blaine had talked about this trip for a while, knowing that they'd have to be careful, and try to blend in, and not stand out the way Kurt always used to, not that Blaine had anything against it, it was just that they needed to protect their children, and they couldn't do that, if one of them ended up in the hospital. Kurt was in the middle of telling Renee about the first Christmas Kurt and Blaine had spent together at the Hudmel home, when their flight was called over the PA. The family made their way over to the boarding gate, Blaine in the lead, holding Aliyah's hand, and the tickets.

'Okay girls, I need you to promise me and daddy that you're going to behave, because the plane isn't a place to run around in, it's for sitting and relaxing in, okay?' Blaine said, as he handed the tickets to the girl at the counter, before boarding the plane

'Papa, why is we taking a plane to Lima? Why can't we just drive in the car? Uncle Finn says it's easier to drive...'

'Uncle Finn doesn't know what he's talking about, and is too poor to be able to fly first class like us. Don't believe a word your uncle says,' Blaine replied

'Be nice honey. It's only Finn. As daft as he is, he does seem to have a way of amusing the children...' Kurt said, cocking his head to the side in thought.

Blaine chuckled as he led his family to their seats, Kurt placing Renee in the seat next to him, only to earn a pout from Blaine. Kurt, smiling and shaking his head, tapped his husband on the nose, before clicking on Renee's seatbelt, and sitting back in the chair, letting himself relax, and think about other things, besides the growing pain in his head, and the constant feeling of dizziness he'd been feeling since getting up this morning. Kurt knew it was only going to get worse, and that the medicine he's taking isn't really doing anything to help, but he needs to stay strong for his family, and his friends, at least until they tell them about what's going on, because Mercedes and Finn are the only ones that know, and telling the others is probably going to be the hardest thing to do, given that Kurt wasn't as close to him back then, as he is now. Blaine had settled Aliyah in her seat, pulling out her colouring book from their carryon back to amuse her for the trip. Burt would be meeting them at the airfield, and driving them to the house, because Blaine didn't want to hire a car for the two or so weeks they are down there, even though they'll either end up borrowing Burt's, or hiring one. Sometimes, Kurt wonders why Blaine doesn't just do things before hand, rather than leaving them to the last minute, but then again, it took Blaine months to figure out that he liked Kurt back in highschool, so his obliviousness in this situation isn't surprising...


Flashback: March 2011

Dalton Academy

The moment Blaine Anderson realised he liked Kurt Hummel, was the moment his life changed, or was saved, whichever of the two was preferred. To Wes and David, it was the moment that they would stop hearing Katy Perry on repeat, they would stop hearing about how Blaine knows that he likes Kurt, but is afraid he isn't liked back... this was, until Cameron and Thad pointed out that if Kurt and Blaine started dating, they would most likely be hearing more about Kurt. In unison, Wes and David groaned, knowing Blaine, they'd be waiting another six months for him to ask the boy out, however, when Blaine come to them after hearing Kurt sing Blackbird, and telling them that he has feelings for Kurt and that he wants to ask the boy out, Wes gaped, David held a hand to his heart, Thad fell out of his chair, and Cameron and Trent started dancing around the room chanting something about "Klaine Bitches".

After his "revelation" as Wes had begun to call it, Blaine decided that the way to Kurt's heart, would be to give him a solo/duet at Regional's, so that he would see that the Warblers aren't just robots in uniforms, who just give Blaine all their solos, they're actually people, and they do care about the other members in their group. If this is the way that Kurt and Blaine finally get together, then give the boy all the solos he wants, if Blaine would just ask him out already, rather than sitting here and talking about it... Wes thought as his friend paced in front of him, trying to come up with an awesome way of asking Kurt out that doesn't sound "too cheesy, or condescending, but romantic enough that Kurt will say yes". David was about ready to throw the towel in, when an idea struck him, and he picked up his phone to send Thad a text, finding out where Kurt is, and taking Blaine to him.

'Do you think I should wait until after school when we're like, not in uniform and go over to his house or-'

'Blaine, for the love of our sanity, please, stop talking about it, and just go do it. Kurt is in the common room,' David said, pushing the soloist out the door, and slamming it closed behind him

'Just for that, you and Wes will be the last two to know how it goes...' Blaine yelled through the door

'COME ON BLAINE, WE BOTH KNOW THAT'S NOT HOW IT WILL GO,' Wes shouted back as Blaine walked off, mumbling something to himself about finding new friends.

...

True to his word, Blaine found Kurt in the common room, craft supplies surrounding him, and a glue gun in hand. The minute Blaine had stepped into the room and spoken, he knew there was no turning back. Kurt was watching him, like he was trying to ask the unspoken question Blaine knew he would have to answer, and watching the way Blaine had sat down, or how he was acting. He knew Kurt was good at reading people, especially him, because they had a great friendship, but now Blaine wanted more... he wanted a relationship. One where he could call Kurt his boyfriend, and kiss him whenever, and know that if he ever needed anything, he could call Kurt, even though he sort of does that already, it would be better, because there would be more understanding and... And... Love. There would be more understanding and love... through all the thinking he was doing, Blaine didn't realise that he'd stood to kiss Kurt, until the younger boys hand was caressing his cheek... Blaine pulled back, sitting back down, and rubbing the back of his neck. Kurt looked at him, stunned for a moment, before the two went back in for a heated kiss, that would last until Wes and David started yelling from the door, hi-fiving each other, and shouting that Klaine was finally happening, forcing Kurt to close and lock the doors, pushing Blaine onto one of the couches for a lengthy make-out session, which would turn out to be one of many... not that Blaine minded of course, he was currently pre-occupied with his boyfriends (he loved being able to refer to Kurt that way), tongue in his mouth, and his weight shifting against his...


End Flashback

Lima Ohio, February 17th 2021

Blaine was the first one of the family off the plane. Kurt knew that his husband had a thing with being cramped in the same space for too long, without being able to jump on anything, or break out into song. Aliyah had followed Blaine off the plane, leaving Kurt to pick up Renee, and slowly follow the last few stragglers into the now-overcrowded, airport. Kurt smiled as he saw his father, standing by chairs in the waiting room, hands crossed over his chest in a menacing way. Blaine reached Burt Hummel first, shaking the man's hand, before heading over to grab their bags. Aliyah was talking her grandfather's ear off when Kurt finally reached them, placing Renee on the chair, so she could hug Burt. Carole had appeared beside her step-son, watching as Renee and Aliyah re-told the story about Kurt and Blaine's first kiss to their grandfather, much to Kurt's horror, because his father kept looking between him and Blaine, who had returned with their bags, and Carole, who was listening intently, awing at the right moments, and winking constantly as Kurt and Blaine, both of whom were blushing, even though it was mostly Kurt burning up, and his face turning red, which he was trying to hide from Blaine, but his husband has become rather attentive in the last month or so, and he noticed, handing Kurt the cool washer they'd left out. Carole eyed him concerned, but Kurt brushed it off, as feeling under the weather, which was technically true, but not the full extent, of the definition "under the weather". The six of them stood, following Burt out to where he'd parked the truck. Kurt chuckled, as he and Blaine climbed in the back, Aliyah and Renee between them, as he remembered the time they'd "borrowed" Burt's truck, for an impromptu make-out session.

To anyone that hadn't live in Lima before, the sights might be new and exciting, but to Kurt and Blaine, they were the same, dull, boring, homophobic sights they'd had to put up with all their lives. Kurt noticed that nothing had changed at all. Breadsticks was still there, as was the Lima Bean, and McKinley High hadn't changed from the outside. The Hudmel house was picture perfect, the same as it had been ten years ago, and still the same place that held so many memories for Kurt and Blaine. Aliyah and Renee had never seen the house, given that this is the first time in years that they've been back in Lima, each trying to avoid returning for as long as possible. As Burt pulled up to a stop in the drive, Kurt took a moment to look around as he stepped out of the car. Aliyah and Renee excitedly followed their grandparents into the white, two-story house, leaving Kurt and Blaine outside on the front porch, holding hands, looking up at the monumental house, the house that holds their memories, the house that gave them a safe haven, away from ignorance and prejudice, away from Dalton, it allowed them to be who they are without judgement. For Kurt, it was also the first place that had felt like home for years.

'Lots of good memories here,' Blaine said, breaking the silence

'It hasn't changed much. People are still the same,' Kurt said, nodding to the next door neighbour who was watching them through the curtains, disgust visible on her pallid face

'Let's go inside Kurt. That's the last thing we need,' Blaine said, kissing Kurt, and leading him into the Hudmel house

'Kurt, I made your room up, and put yours and Blaine's bags up there for you, so all you have to do is relax. We're going to set the girls up in the guest room, they'll both be fine sharing the bed, and when Finn and Quinn get here, they can have Finn's room. Dinner will be at six, and Kurt, you're quite welcome to help. Welcome home boys,' Carole said, hugging them both before returning to the lounge where Renee was showing Burt her colourings, and Aliyah watched her sister with awe.

...

It was just after one when Finn and Quinn arrived with April and Lucas, who were immediately ushered into the living room, where April and Renee began playing, and Carole was cooing over seven month old Lucas. Burt greeted his step-son and daughter-in-law, taking Finn's bags up to his old room, and leaving them to join Kurt and Blaine in the dining room, where they were flipping through old pictures from their senior year at Dalton. Quinn took the seat beside Kurt, on the left, and Finn sat opposite Blaine, smiling at the pictures of his brother and Blaine, so happy, without a worry in the world. Finn had been talking alot with Mercedes lately, mostly about Kurt being sick, and how they can't do anything until he tells the rest of the New Directions, which Finn is hoping will be soon, because lying to Quinn isn't going to get him in the good books, it may end up getting him kicked to the curb, or worse... not that he's thinking about it or anything... it's not like it's happened before... well, not with Quinn... the four were interrupted by Lucas' loud crying, and Aliyah's shouting about something or other on the TV. Kurt laughed as his eldest daughter imitated her grandfather when watching the game, praying that Aliyah doesn't grow up to be like her papa and obsess over football, and watching the game... not that he'd mind of course, but Kurt likes to know that they get things from both him and Blaine, not just one or the other...

Carole and Quinn bonded as the latter fed her seven month old son in the lounge, Finn taking the opportunity to talk to Kurt and Blaine about treatments, and how Kurt's been doing, and if there is anything that can be done. Kurt is ignoring the conversation, still flipping through pictures with a smile on his face, which lights up more, each time he remembers something. There is something in his eyes, but Blaine can't point out what it is exactly, but he thinks it's like Kurt's remembering, or something, like he'd forgotten, and the memories are finally coming back to him. that thought scares Blaine so much, that he excuses himself from the conversation with Finn, trudging up the stairs to Kurt's room, and leaning against the doorframe, facing into the room, seeing that nothing has changed, except for the sheets. Everything is still exactly how it had been left ten years ago, and for some reason, this makes Blaine smile. The picture of him and Kurt at graduation from Dalton is still hanging on the wall about the desk, which is still covered with old Dalton textbooks, that Kurt couldn't be bothered selling, the box of memories that they made together before they left for college sits on the floor beside the bed, unopened for ten years, the dust quite clearly indicates this fact. Kurt's favourite scarf still drapes around the end of the bed post, mocking all the times he'd made Kurt wear it, because of the numerous hickeys from their heated make-out sessions.

Further into the room, Blaine notices that Kurt's bookshelf has been tidied, and the picture of Elizabeth still the centre of the small shrine that Blaine had helped Kurt make on the ten year anniversary of her death, sits, untouched by anything. Blaine reaches up to touch the picture of Kurt's mother, whispering that he wishes she could be here to help him through everything that's happening right now. Somehow, talking to Elizabeth helps him a little, lifts a little of the weight that he's been carrying for the last month or so. He can feel the tears forming in his hazel eyes, but Blaine refuses to let them fall, he's saving them for a more opportune time, given that once he starts, he won't be able to stop, and he knows Carole will be concerned. He hasn't even talked to Kurt about what they're going to say, or how they're going to do it... It's not exactly the best conversation starter... "Hey Carole, Burt, we need to tell you that Kurt's dying from cancer... What's for dinner?" Not exactly calming, or caring at all. There is a soft knock on the bedroom door, and then Finn enters the room, half smiling as he joins Blaine at the small shrine.

'You know, Kurt's strong. He can fight this until the end,' Finn said, looking up at Elizabeth with a small smile

'I know, but it's hard. How are we meant to tell people who mean so much to us, that Kurt is dying? How is this even fair? It's not fucking fair Finn,' Blaine said, turning away from the shrine to kick the suitcase

'I know dude, it's not fucking fair. If I could take his place, I would, in a heartbeat. You guys don't deserve this, you don't deserve any of this. None of us do. But we've been through so much together; we can get through this together. I consider you my brother Blaine, we're family,' Finn said placing a hand on Blaine's shoulder

'Thanks Finn, you're right. That still doesn't make it easy, especially the telling Burt and Carole part. I haven't even fully accepted it yet, so telling them is like... you know what, I'm not thinking about this now. Lets just, enjoy the time we have together, until the time comes to spill the beans,' Blaine said, leaving Finn standing in the middle of Kurt's room, a solemn look on his face

...

Dinner time came quicker than Blaine thought. Aliyah and Renee hadn't stopped talking since they arrived, and being at the dinner table, didn't change that. It was only when Aliyah accidently mentioned Kurt's doctor's appointments that the table went silent, Kurt almost choking on the mouthful or drink he'd just taken, or Finn falling off his chair. Blaine looked from his eldest daughter, to Kurt, to Burt and Carole, who were looking at the two boys, shock on their faces... Finn had regained his composure, and spouted out some excuse that Kurt had been sick with food poisoning, and that he was still getting check-ups. After Carole and Burt had scolded them for not calling, the dinner conversation returned to normal, and Kurt shot his brother a thankful look. Over the dinner table wasn't the place to tell his parents that he was dying, especially with children in the room, and Quin, who was still dealing with some stuff going on in her family. Aliyah hadn't said another word, silently looking at her papa for a reason as to why they had lied to grandma and grandpa, but not getting one. If Blaine thought about it, lying in front of the girls wasn't the smartest parenting move, but it's also the only way that they can maintain control over the situation... even if that means setting a bad example...