A/N: I'm Back! First of all, I am beyond sorry for the horribly long wait! You are all so amazing and don't deserve the wait I've put you all through. I feel terrible! The only excuse I have is that my life has been a whirlwind of crazy and busy lately and there is too much to list. I can tell you all that everything is finally normal again and you can start expecting regular updates again. Also, keep in mind that I will NEVER abandon this or any of my other stories! I am extremely thankful for your patience as well as your support, the reviews and alerts have been amazing and I appreciate each and every one of you more than you will ever know! Now, since I've made you all wait long enough, here is the next chapter. Please review and Enjoy!

Ch.9*So This Is Love*

Kurt's POV

Kurt's heart jolted when their eyes finally met for the first time in what felt like forever. His breath caught as he took in Sebastian's expression. The Prince's eyes were glassy and his mouth was propped open as if in shock, his gaze never wavering from Kurt's. Kurt had to fight back the urge to just run into those strong looking arms the way he has been dreaming of ever since they first met. He wanted to ring out the bells, fling out his arms, and sing out the news that he has finally found Sebastian again. The man he loves is literally at the very bottom of the staircase that he is standing on.

Without even realizing he was doing it, Kurt began to descend the staircase coming closer and closer to where Sebastian was standing and staring. He finally came to the bottom and the Prince was only an arms length away. Apparently that was too much for Sebastian because he instantly reached out for Kurt's hand, pulling him so he was about an inch away from his body.

"Kurt. You're here. You came. You're here! I thought I'd never see you again.",Sebastian exclaimed, pulling Kurt into his arms and flush against his body.

Kurt could hear and feel Sebastian's erratic heartbeats from where the side of his head was resting against Sebastian's broad chest, as well as his breath against his hair. Sebastian's arms, which really are as strong as they look, held him tightly, lovingly, one around his waist and the other around his back. Escape was not an option with how tight Sebastian was holding him, not that he would ever dream of escaping. He was exactly where he wanted to be.

Taking a deep breath and inhaling the deliciously manly smell of Sebastian, Kurt sighed,"I'm here. I didn't think I would be, but I am. I thought I'd never see you again either. I'm so glad I was wrong."

Sebastian's arms tightened just a little bit more,"You're just as beautiful as I remembered. I was almost convinced that I had dreamt you. But here you are and you're still an angel with the dust of the stars in your eyes.",he took the arm from around Kurt's back and brought his hand up to Kurt's chin, gently lifting it so that they were looking into each others eyes,"So beautiful. I have thought of no one and nothing else but you ever since the moment we met in the marketplace. You consume me, Kurt. Everything about you just makes my heart and soul scream for you and only you. I know it's crazy, but I love you, Kurt. I love you so much and, like I told my parents, I want to marry you. It's you or no one for me."

Kurt's eyes had widened and began to tear up half way through Sebastian's speech,"You..? You love me?"

Sebastian smiled down at him,"Of course, I love you! I didn't stutter, did I?",he replied, teasingly.

"You love me? You love me. You love me!",Kurt felt pressure building in his chest as his happiness grew, "Oh Sebastian! I love you too!"

"You do?",Sebastian looked extremely vulnerable.

The pressure finally boiled over and Kurt let out the largest burst of laughter he's experienced in years. He clung tightly to Sebastian's jacket as tears of happiness and love poured down his cheeks.

"Yes I love you! I never thought my feelings would be reciprocated."

Sebastian beamed at him,"Your feelings are more than reciprocated, beautiful. Now, I have something to ask you.",he pulled back and held Kurt's hands between his,"Will you dance with me?"

"I would be delighted, Your Highness.",he giggled, "Is there a reason why you didn't tell me that you are the Prince?"

Sebastian laughed as he pulled Kurt out to the dance floor, effectively continuing to ignore the eyes and silence of every person in the ballroom,"I could just imagine how that conversation would go. Hello my name is Sebastian. I'm the Prince of Lima and heir to the throne. I've also fallen instantly in love with you and don't worry about running into me. So tell me about you. I'm pretty sure that would have made things a thousand times more awkward. Besides, I think it may be better this way. That way we know that we can talk to each other and be around each other normally. I know there's still so much that we have to learn about each other, but I really hope that now that we've found each other that we can do just that."

Kurt smiled,"I hope so."

The hours passed on with the two of them never leaving the others side. They danced and mingled with many nobles, royals, and important people. Kurt was having a wonderful time until Sebastian said the words that he had been both excited for and dreading.

"Kurt, I'd like to introduce you to my parents."

Kurt tensed but nodded, preparing to face the inevitable. He felt the arm that was wrapped around his waist tugging him forward and he went, albeit a little hesitantly. They approached the King and Queen in no time and Sebastian grabbed his mother's hand.

"Mother. Father. There is someone very important that I want you both to meet.",they both turned and their kind eyes landed on Kurt,"This is Kurt, the man I was telling you both about."

King Carl was the first to speak,"So this is the man who has stolen our son's heart? It's very nice to meet you, bro. I'm Carl and this is April.",he explained as he shook Kurt's hand, warmly.

The Queen, April, didn't bother with handshakes and instead went right in for a hug, "So here's my Seb-babies soon-to-be-hubby, huh? Good to meet ya, Kurt! You can go ahead and call me, Mom!"

Kurt smiled, trying to hide his shock, and opened his mouth to answer but Sebastian beat him to it.

"Mother! Do you always have to be so obnoxious and inappropriate?"

She looked genuinely confused,"What did I do?"

Sebastian just rolled his eyes and began to hurriedly drag Kurt away. Kurt quickly tossed over his shoulder,"It was very nice to meet you!"

"I'm so sorry, Kurt! I am so, so sorry! They are ridiculous and have no filter and I just..."

Kurt put a finger up to his lips, effectively silencing him,"They are amazing Sebastian. I wish I could've had more time to talk with them.",he answers, mockingly,"But I understand. Besides, I would rather be with you."

Sebastian looked overjoyed at his statement,"Is that really what you want, Kurt? To be with me?"

Kurt paused for only a second before he found himself looking his Prince dead in the eye,"More than anything."

Sebastian looked contemplative for a few moments before he asked,"Would you take a walk with me in the garden, my love?"

Kurt felt a shiver run down his spine,"I would love to, my darling.",he mimicked.

Sebastian took his hand and led him outside. They walked, hand in hand for a while until they approached a gorgeous water fountain that rested in the very middle of the garden, the glow of the moon reflected on the marble of the fountain. Sebastian moved Kurt so that they were sitting on the edge and placed both of Kurt's hands in his, resting them on his lap.

"Kurt I know that this is only our second time meeting and being so in love so soon is very sudden, but I can't lose you again. I need to be with you always. Loving you, taking care of you, seeing you, I just need you, Kurt. You are what I have lived for since I met you and nothing will ever be the same for me again. But you have no idea how happy that makes me because what I was doing before wasn't living. I spent every moment of everyday hating the solitude and expectations of my life, dreading the moment I would have to marry and become King because it had all been decided for me. I never had any say on anything in my life, my parents and parliament even threatened to choose my spouse for me on many occasions. I want the person I marry to be my choice. But then I met you and fell in love, which wasn't my choice at all, and I am really glad I did. You and my love for you has given me the opportunity to make a decision of my own for basically the first time.",he paused as he stood up, before kneeling down on one knee in front of Kurt and pulling a small, black velvet box from the inside of his jacket.

"Oh my God!",Kurt exclaimed, placing his free hand over his mouth as his eyes teared up again.

Sebastian took a deep breath as his eyes locked with Kurt's again and he opened the box, revealing a gorgeous white gold diamond mens ring,"Kurt I want to spend everyday with you for the rest of my life. I want to have a family with you and rule this kingdom with you by my side. You've given my life a purpose outside of my birth right and I want you to be the choice that I will finally get to make on my own. I've spent every moment that we've been apart longing for the moment that we'd be together again. I've learned that it physically pains me to be away from you and that shows me more than anything how much I need to be with you forever. You are my life now, Kurt. I love you so much. Will you do me the honor of making me the happiest man in the world? Kurt, will you marry me?"

The tears were streaming freely down his face now. Sebastian, heir to the throne of Lima and the love of his life, just proposed to him. He didn't hesitate a second before he answered.

"Yes! Oh yes! Yes! I'll marry you Sebastian!"

Sebastian's face broke out into the biggest smile Kurt had ever seen as he stood up, scooping Kurt into his arms and spinning him. Kurt giggled along with Sebastian as he was spun around in his fiancees arms. When Sebastian put him back on the ground and, finally, slipped the ring on his finger, it took everything in him not to collapse.

"We're really going to get married!",Kurt exclaimed, breathlessly.

Sebastian's only answer was cupping Kurt's face and tilting his head back, slightly. Kurt's breath hitched, he knew what was coming and it was something he had been dreaming of, anxiously. He felt Sebastian's soft but firm lips press against his in a tender but passionate kiss. The kiss started out slowly as they explored the uncharted territory, making Kurt sigh softly. That was obviously the only reassurance Sebastian needed because the next thing Kurt knew, he could feel an insistent tongue swipe his bottom lip, clearly asking for permission that Kurt was all too happy to give. He opened his mouth and that magnificent tongue began to tangle with his, fighting for dominance that Kurt let Sebastian have. They continued to kiss for what seemed like hours but was really only a few minutes before they reluctantly pulled away, the need to breathe rudely interrupting their moment. Sebastian's forehead rested against Kurt's as they both smiled and giggled while trying to catch their breath. Sebastian was the first to break their comfortable silence.

"I believe an engagement announcement is in order, don't you?"

Kurt couldn't help the little bounce on his heels as he whispered in Sebastian's ear,"I do."

Sebastian released a groan and attacked Kurt's mouth with his own with more fervor then Kurt ever thought was possible. Kurt greedily drank it all in and gave back as good as he got. Kurt broke away first this time.

"Let's go make that announcement."

Sebastian wrapped his arm back around Kurt's waist as they walked back into the ballroom, smiles on their faces and eyes only for each other. Which is how they hadn't seen the person who had been outside with them and was witnessing the whole thing. And they were not happy.

Dun Dun Dun! Thank you all so much again for reading this and please leave me a review. Also, I am so sorry once again for the wait! I love you all! Brownie points if anyone can tell me what song inspired some of the dialogue at the beginning of this chapter. Hint: Some of the dialogue are lyrics from the song.

Also, if any of you lovely readers are artistic and would like to make some cover art for this, please feel free. FanFiction offers the option for cover art now so to have one would be awesome!

Here is a link to Kurt's engagement ring. It's the ring on the bottom of the page. I know the link looks weird but FF wouldn't let me do it any other way.

(http) : / / buyantiqueweddingrings (dot CoM slash) tag/ mens-diamond-wedding-bands