Reaction time! We also finally see a Kurt/ Burt conversation and see a peak into their dynamic. Also threw in a little Kurt's mom mention. Next chapter will be coming tomorrow and will involve the pack and much more wolf action! Hope you all like!
As always, unbeta'd so I apologize for any and all errors.
"Well babe, now or never."
"I'd prefer never."
Sebastian rolled his eyes and chucked. Although an alpha, the other boy still had a flair for the dramatic.
Despite his words, Kurt took a breath and opened the door of his bedroom which led to the main floor. As they neared the living room, they could hear the voices from the rest of the young members of their pack suddenly cease.
Puck, and Nick were sitting on the couch, both limply holding a game controller to the game paused on the tv. Jeff sat on the floor by Nick, using the other boy's legs as a back rest. Next to him, Kelly sat cross legged with a large book open on her lap. In the corner, Santana and Brittany were cuddled up in Burt's lazy boy. All of them now stared at the two boys as they entered. Well, most of them; Santana was smirking and Brittany looked more curious than surprised like everyone else.
Kurt and Sebastian paused inside the doorway, the later shifting uncomfortably under the intensity of all the looks. Kurt stole a glance at the boy next to him. Taking in the way he tried to settle into his patented smirk and casual stance, the way his spine was rod straight and his arms were crossed gave evidence to his discomfort. Seeing this made Kurt's alpha instincts twitch. It's noticeable to all in the room when this happened, as he stood taller, chin lifted slightly, and stared down the rest of the pack until each averted their eyes in a small sign of submission. Still, they didn't move. Kurt sighed, shoulders loosing their stiffness.
"Alright, out with it. Let's get this over with."
He doesn't need to elaborate, and Puck is the first to speak.
"Dude, get some!"
This causes the rest of the tension in the room to lift as Kurt flung a nearby pillow at the his face.
"I said it before and I'll say it again, wanky! Though Smythe if you hurt my boy Hummel I will personally gut you," Santana states, before turning her attention back to the blonde on her lap.
Nick's the next to speak. "Kurt, you're my alpha, and I trust you in your decisions. Even if I don't completely understand them at the moment."
"Gee thanks Nick, way to be a friend," Sebastian retorts, a bit of hurt seeping into his voice.
"C'mon Seb, you know how you've been. You can't really fault us for not completely understanding this. Especially with the way you acted towards Kurt," Jeff offered from the floor, "but like Nicky said, we trust Kurt. And we trust you too. I think we are more shocked he's decided to put up with you of all people, than we are that you'll be an alpha."
Sebastian relaxed a bit, though Kurt could still see a little of the hurt in his eyes. He knew there wasn't much he could say to help; Sebastian had done a lot in his past to create the image people had of him. He was going to have to work to change it.
He did however, reach out and give Sebastian's hand a soft squeeze.
"Guys," Kurt interjected, deciding it was time he had his say, "you're right, it is my decision, and you do need to have faith that I'll always have the best interest of the pack at heart. Sebastian and I aren't mating yet, we are taking everything slow. From here on out, I'm not holding any of his past against him and neither should you."
Slowly, the rest of the group nodded and voiced their agreement to that, and normal conversation began to pick back up. Kurt and Sebastian ended up joining to group, the alpha parking himself with Jeff and Kelly and the submissive joining Puck and Nick in some sports video game that held absolutely no interest with Kurt. The young pack members remained this way most of the late morning and into the early afternoon. They all pitched in an ordered a few pizzas around noon and then trickled out soon after the food was gone. Soon it was just Kurt, Sebastian and Puck.
Kurt walked Sebastian to the door when it was time for him to go.
"I'll text you later Princess," the boy smirked, though it evolved into a smile, letting the other boy know he meant it now as an inside joke.
Kurt huffed in mock annoyance before reaching out and grabbing Sebastian's shirt collar to drag him in for a kiss.
"Mmm maybe I'll sext you later then.." the taller boy said with a wink when they finally came up for air. This earned him a thump on the forehead.
"Out!" the young alpha said in faux seriousness.
Sebastian chuckled and stole a final peck before jogging out to Uber he'd ordered a few minutes before. Kurt smiled and rolled his eyes.
"You really do like him huh?" Puck said from behind him.
"Yeah Noah, I really do."
Puck stood a minute, looking like he was considering something. "He seems to calm you, better then the rest of us can. Even Blaine."
Kurt's eyes widened. He had been so wrapped up in what everyones reactions were going to be that he'd not even noticed to absence of his best friend. Puck saw this and rest a large hand on his shoulder.
"He left right after he came back up from your room. He's hurt but he'll come around. You just need to have a one on one talk with him. You can't help your wolf seems to have chosen Sebastian, and he's got to accept that. You're the alpha; it's ultimately your decision".
Kurt nodded in agreement. He really was not looking forward to seeing the hurt in his friends eyes, but Blaine deserved honesty and to hear everything from Kurt himself.
"Noah, when did you become so great at giving advice?" He asked honestly. It still amazed him at times, just how much the other boy had grown up in the last few years. And not just physically.
"Meh, just because Puckzilla is a badass, doesn't mean he can't get his inner 'Yoda' on," Puck replied as he threw on his jacket.
Well, maybe not completely grown up.
Still, after scolding Puck once again on referring to himself in third person, Kurt smiled and hugged his future beta goodbye.
"I will say though," Puck yelled over his shoulder when he got to his car, "I definitely wouldn't want to be you when you tell Burt who you've picked!"
Puck's laugh followed him as he sped away before Kurt could react. In fact, the smaller boy stood frozen at the front door long after Puck's car has disappeared.
Telling his dad was one thing Kurt was not looking forward too.
Shit.
For the rest of the afternoon, Kurt tried to busy himself with cleaning the house and making his father's favorite cookies (sugar free of course). By the time he had finished vacuuming the downstairs for the third time, he heard the rumble of Burt's truck pulling into the driveway.
A few minutes later the familiar scent of lumber, grass and warmth filled the house, followed by the heavy footsteps of the larger man.
"Kurt? You downstairs? How was your weekend son?"
Kurt took a steadying breath before ascending to face the music. He found his father in the kitchen, drooling over the freshly baked cookies.
"Mmm white chocolate, macadamia nut.. my favorite!" The Alpha turned a suspicious eye to his son. "Hmm you never make these… are you in trouble? Wait, am I in trouble? Did Puckerman end up in the pound again?" He teased. Upon seeing the serious, almost frightened look in the boy's eyes he straightened, all playfulness replaced by concern. Taking a seat at the kitchen table, he pulled out the chair next to him.
"C'mon kid, you're scaring me. What's going on?"
Kurt sat gingerly, eyes slowly coming to meet his father's.
"Dad, I… I think I've found my mate."
"That's wonderful son! Why all the timidness? You know how much I like Blaine! I think you two will be a fine alpha pair!"
"No Dad," the young wolf said quietly, "Not Blaine."
A look of surprise crossed the elder's face.
"Oh, no? Huh, well then who—"
"—Sebastian."
This caused Burt to lean back slightly in his chair. Studying Kurt's face he could tell the boy was serious.
"Sebastian…Smythe? The boy who used to make fun of you? I mean don't get me wrong, his folks are lovely people, and great wolves. But kid, I thought you hated him!"
Kurt ran a finger over the wood grain on the surface in front of him.
"I did.. until suddenly I didn't. I don't know, I can't explain it, I was just all the one moment he was there and I wanted, no needed, him to be mine." He shrugged his shoulders and looked at his father. "What was it like with you and mom?"
"Well son…I gotta say, it was exactly like that." The older man's eyes got a far away look in them as he reminisced about his first love.
Elaine Hummel had been and might always be the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. From the moment he saw her, Burt knew his heart would be forever lost. It had been a cool October evening at his pack's monthly run, when the newest family to join had arrived; a man, his wife, and their only daughter. Her golden brown hair had shown in the moonlight, her brilliant blue eyes damn near glowing. The same blue eyes in fact, that now stared timidly up at him.
Kurt was almost the spitting image of his mother with his delicate features and kind heart. Though over the years, he had definitely grown to be quite the Hummel in his bravery, leadership, and loyalty to his pack, adding a good deal of muscle to boot. Burt had no doubt in his mind his son would be a fierce alpha; even more so then his old man. It was this realization that made the him glance down at the nervous young wolf beside him.
"Kurt, you know I have always been, and will always be your number one fan. I think you know what is best for you and your pack, and I have to trust you."
He gave the boy's shoulder a squeeze as Kurt let out a relieved breath.
"Thanks dad," he smiled.
"Always kiddo. But know that if he hurts you I'll feet him to Puck."
Kurt didn't doubt that for a second.
"Dually noted."
"Good! Well now that I know that, how did Blaine take it?"
Kurt cringed, not wanted to explain his dad how exactly the boy had found out.
"Uh, not well. He actually left before I had a chance to talk to him one on one."
"Well, give the boy a little time and then go talk to him. He's your best friend; I'd hate for anyone to come between you two. On the other hand you are going to be his alpha one day, he needs to know there are some things you need that he might not understand."
"Yes Dad."
"Great! Now, more importantly, what are the chances these cookies aren't 'suger-free'?" he asked as he got up to grab some.
"Meh, slim to none," Kurt laughed as he strolled out of the kitchen. He felt a weight lift from his shoulders after speaking to his dad, though he still worried about Blaine.
The sudden **ping** of his cell phone pulled him from his thoughts. A smile spread across his face as he read the text.
Sebastian: You me and the moon tonight?