Two days later find both Kurt and Blaine packing a suitcase for Kurt's return to New York in his bedroom. The atmosphere feels heavy with sadness, neither wanting to leave the other, but knowing they have to. Blaine needs to go back to school and Kurt needs to go back to college and work.
The night before they stayed over at Blaine's house, trying to help him settle in again and they sat down to watch a movie together with his mom. They cuddled close but still felt a little uneasy around someone who before hated who they were and what they had. Blaine didn't sleep that well knowing of his loves departure the next day, making him nervous because he won't have Kurt there when he needs him, to reassure and guide him.
They zip up the case, set it onto the floor and they look into each other's eyes having one of their silent conversations. It's an upsetting time for the two of them, having to leave each other again, but this time new promises are made and bridges are rebuilt.
Kurt opens his arms for a warm embrace, which Blaine falls happily into, snuggling in close. He doesn't want to let go but he can't anchor Kurt here for the next few months till he graduates, Kurt needs to go back to his life where he'll set it up nice and comfy for Blaine to stroll into in the summer.
No more tears, they ran out last night after long, drawn out conversations and now all they have left to give is kisses and warm hugs. They stay completely silent as they hold hands coming out of the room, down the stairs and out to the car.
Burt grabs his suitcase and loads it into the trunk and walks round to the driver's side where he finds Carole in the passenger's seat. Both boys remain silent as they cuddle closely in the backseat, fearing if they start to speak they'll break down again.
They make it to the airport where Blaine sighs heavily into Kurt's neck where he's situated himself. He knows all he has to do is wait a few weeks and he'll see him again, have him back in his arms.
They exit the car with heavy hearts and interlace their fingers once more. The little family make their way as far as they can to wave off Kurt or his flight.
Carole kisses him on the cheek, hugging him a little. He moves onto his father who brings him into a bone crushing hug which Kurt takes advantage of by being so close to his ear, "Take care of him for me..." He whispers so quietly.
"Always..." Burt whispers back trying to will the tears away.
Kurt moves onto Blaine and hugs him fiercely, burying his face into his warm neck. He whispers into his ear only for Blaine to hear, "I'm never saying goodbye to you..."
That almost breaks Blaine as he recounts the day he sung 'Somewhere only we know' in the McKinley court yard, feeling a little foolish for being so upset over a thirty minute distance between them. Now it's thousands of miles.
A single tear tracks down his face but Kurt quickly catches with his thumb, and kisses Blaine like it's the last time he ever will. He doesn't care that they are in the middle of an airport in Ohio, he needs to feel Blaine's lips on his, reassuring him that they'll be okay. And they will. He knows they will. One last kiss and they separate so Kurt can pick up his suitcase and starts to walk away.
Blaine's tears are rolling down his face at the sight of his retreating boyfriend and is surprised when he sees him turn around to blow a small kiss in his direction. Blaine laughs through his tears and returns the kiss before he backs away with Burt and Carole at either side of him.
He feels Burt put a strong arm around his shoulders, grateful for it as it grounds him a little. "Not long now buddy..."
Blaine sniffles slightly and nods at the ground, hoping time will fast forward itself...
Later that night Blaine is in his room with his laptop open awaiting Kurt's Skype call. Not even two seconds later Kurt's beautiful face pops up on the screen and he has a wide smile on his face at the sight of his boyfriend snuggled up with Margaret Thatcher dog.
"Hey you, how are you and Margaret doing?" He asks sitting back against the pillows himself, feeling happy that he can see him even if it's through a screen.
"We're a little down..." He points the stuffed animal's face down imitating its emotions, which elicits a laugh from Kurt. "But we're feeling a little better now because you're here."
Kurt smiles adoringly at his boyfriend feeling a warmth radiating through his chest. Blaine's words never fail to make his stomach swoop. "Well that's good because I feel the same way."
Blaine smiles back, but turns serious suddenly. "I miss you..."
Kurt whines, wanting to hold his boyfriend so badly. "I miss you too..."
"When are you back here again...?" He asks already knowing the answer but still hoping for an earlier date.
Kurt hates to crush that sliver of hope he has, but he seriously can't take off any more time from work or school. "I'll be there in about a month honey B, I'm sorry."
Blaine's face falls once again, knowing he just set himself up for disappointment and plasters a smile onto his face. "It's okay, it's not your fault. I can wait..."
"Hey, you don't have to hide your emotions from me B, I know this sucks but we can make it through together."
Blaine sighs deeply and runs his eyes with the palms of his hands. "No. You're right. You're right. You're always right. Yeah...we can do this."
Kurt smiles a little and quickly changes the subject. They talk for a few hours before Blaine yawns loudly in the middle of his sentence. Kurt laughs at his cuteness and says, "Honey B if you're tired just go to sleep, we can talk tomorrow..."
"No..." He whines. "M' not tired..." His eyes begin to droop and his head falls onto his pillow.
Kurt squeals internally at him, loving his sleepy little face. "Uh huh and I'm not gay."
This causes Blaine to laugh softly but is interrupted when he yawns once again, his eyes slipping closed. "Can you sing to me for a bit please...?"
Kurt smiles at him and starts to sing ever so quietly,
"Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise."
That's as far as Kurt gets before he hears the distinct sounds of Blaine snoring softly. Kurt smiles once more and whispers to the screen in front of him, "Goodnight honey B..." He drifts off into a peaceful sleep.