But Anyway

AN: So apparently the first time this didn't post, or people couldn't read it so I'm posting it again. Sorry about that!

Last chapter and it's not as short as I thought it would be so that's a plus! Full author's note at the bottom so read on!

Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Glee. All mistakes are mine.

Chapter 10:

Whistling a quiet tune Kurt strode into the clinic, a paper bag in one hand and his satchel draped over his shoulder. The sun was shining high in the sky as a light breeze danced around. Simply put it was a beautiful late summer day in Ohio. Kurt opened the door and stepped into the small clinic. He said hello to the ladies working at the front desk who waved back before he opened the door to the back room and slipped through.

He bypassed the exam rooms and followed the hallway into the back where the cats and dogs who required extra care or stayed the night were kept. Blaine was kneeling in front of one of the cages, and it appeared that he was checking something on a cat but Kurt couldn't really tell. He made sure to stay in the middle of the room, not wanting to touch anything since he hadn't washed his hands and he would hate to make any of the animals sick.

"Hey you!" He called out cheerfully, smiling when Blaine closed the cage door and stood up. Kurt waited patiently for him to wash his hands and hang up his lab coat before he pulled Kurt into a quick kiss.

"Hi, oh my lunch thank you."

Kurt chuckled at how easily Blaine's attention was diverted by food.

"No problem, so you sounded like there was something else that you wanted to tell me before, besides asking for free food."

Looking up from the paper bag, Blaine nodded and set the bag in his office before he came back and took Kurt's hand, leading him further into the back room.

"So I know you just moved in and are probably settling into the house and living together," Blaine began, stopping when he got to the edge of the wall making sure Kurt was far enough behind him that he couldn't see anything yet. "I have a little present for you, well for us … a way to start this new chapter of our lives together."

Kurt gave him a confused look but Blaine was all smiles, he gave Kurt a peck then moved to stand behind him, placing his hands over Kurt's eyes.

"Blaine?"

"Shh, now take two steps forward."

Following Blaine's instructions and letting the press of Blaine's chest against his back keep him stable and upright, Kurt took two hesitant steps forward.

"Okay, now keep your eyes closed," Blaine instructed and Kurt felt his warm hands leave his face.

The only hint was the sound of rustling and muffled yips but Kurt couldn't tell if it was from the cages around him or whatever it was in front of him that Blaine was trying to keep a surprise.

"You can open your eyes."

Ever so slowly, Kurt let his eyes flitter open. He blinked rapidly trying to readjust to the harsh florescent lights before he looked down. Nestled in the belly of a drowsy looking Boston terrier was a small litter of puppies, at most only a few days old.

"They were born a couple days ago and the lady who owns Patches here said I could have one if I wanted. I was thinking that it would be the perfect way to expand our little family. It will be us, Indy, and whatever little one you pick."

Words seemed to escape Kurt as he stared down at the tiny puppies then back at Blaine who was beaming next to him. "I-I really? We can have one?"

"Yep!" Blaine said, wrapping one arm around his waist while Kurt turned back to look at the puppies.

It suddenly felt like the weight of the world was on his shoulder as Kurt looked back at the puppies. There were only a few noticeable variations between the puppies. All were black and white, but the coloring patterns differed between the small scraps of fur. All the puppies were around the same size, except for one who was smaller, probably the runt Kurt noted.

"How am I supposed to decide?"

"Well," Blaine trailed off, not really knowing the answer because he couldn't choose either, "Do you want a girl or a boy?"

"Girl." Kurt answered automatically. "Unless you want a boy, it's just I don't know, I feel like Indy should have another girl in the house."

It was strange reasoning but Blaine didn't argue, "Well then that makes our decision easy, the runt of the litter is the only girl."

Kurt looked back down to the tiny puppy, huddled between her brothers and he knew then that she was the puppy he wanted. "Perfect."

Blaine pressed a kiss to Kurt's temple and they stood there watching the puppies for a few minutes before Kurt sighed, "What are we going to name her?"

"Um how did you name Indy?"

It seemed strange in a way as Kurt thought back over the past few months. In day to day life he never thought about the fact that he had only known Blaine for five months, and had Indy for the same amount of time. They both fit so perfectly into his life that his time before them seemed to just fade into the background.

"Indy is short for Independence," Kurt explained turning slightly into Blaine's arm, "Adopting her was the moment I decided to turn my life around, stop waiting for things to happen and make things happen. It was a major turning point and I have a lot to owe her for that." He paused, watching at Blaine's face filled with amazement that still made Kurt blush, "But anyway I think … Nova would be a good name."

"Nova," Blaine repeated letting the name slide off his tongue. He liked it, it was simple easy to say but still unique. "I like it, but just out of curiosity, any reason you choose that name?"

"It means new, like a new beginning." Kurt answered, looking back at Blaine from where he was gazing down at the puppies that were starting drift asleep.

Blaine was silent, pondering before he laughed and Kurt gave him a strange look, "No it's just, our dogs have deep meanings to their names is all, but I like it."

Kurt's face softened and he stared at Blaine with aw, "You just called them 'ours'."

"Yeah I guess I did." Blaine replied.

Kurt took Blaine's hand and stared listing off his ideas for the perfect collar and what new things they should get for the newest edition to their family. Because that's what they were. A family.

It had taken a while, a few to many drinks, blurry nights with random strangers before Kurt found the one. Found Blaine. But through it all he realized that it's not where or how you find love that's important. What matters what you do once you find it ... and Kurt planned on never letting go.

The End

AN: A huge thank you to everyone who has read this story! Your comments, alerts, and favorites kept me going and I can't say enough how much it means to me.

There won't be a sequel to this story, for me this story is just as it's supposed to be. Also I posted a picture of Nova under the 'But Anyway' tab on my tumblr if you want to see what she looks like.

Thoughts on this chapter or the story as a whole? I'd love to know what everyone thought! :)