A/N: I am honestly glad that the CrissColfer muses were very well received! I'm not going to be writing lunch out as a full chapter, but there will be parts of a conversation replayed! They'll be in italics! But for now, enjoy the chapter.
Chapter 10-Performances and Truths
Blaine headed back to his hotel room after an amazing lunch with Kurt, Darren and Chris. He was performing in just a few short hours, and he needed time to think. He needed time to himself to process every piece of their conversations they'd had. When Darren and Kurt had gone off to speak to each other, Chris took the opportunity of their alone time and spoke with Blaine.
"You do understand how much I care about Kurt."
Chris told Blaine. He'd taken a sip of his wine and smiled warmly at him. Blaine knew what was coming. The protection of Kurt talk. He wasn't going to hurt Kurt. But he wanted to know what Chris was going to say.
"I understand."
"And you do realize that he's got an infant son whom he adores, yes?"
"Yes. And I hope that he'll let me be a bigger part of Jamie's life one day soon."
"Have you two been intimate yet?"
Blaine looked at Chris and sighed. He'd thought about it. There were things he'd wanted to share with Kurt, and that was one of them. He'd wanted to share so many things with Kurt, especially that.
"Well no. We only met four days ago. I'd love to be intimate with him though, eventually. Look, Chris. I understand what you're trying to do. I do love him. And I know that you're trying to protect him. Trust me, it's written all over your face. I cannot wait to be in Jamie's life either. I want to be a father, and whether it be to Jamie or not, I will be one."
And Chris smiled. He could tell that Blaine was being genuine. But he had one more question for Blaine and then he'd stop.
"I love that comment, Blaine. But I do have one more question. If you and Kurt go further in your relationship…are you ready to be a father?"
And before Blaine had a chance to answer, Kurt and Darren had come back over. But it was a question he'd asked himself over and over since he'd found out that Kurt had Jamie. And he needed to interact with Jamie first before he could positively answer that question. Sure he'd wanted to be a father, but he'd wanted to be settled first. But there was something about Kurt. Something that made him want to be everything to Kurt and Jamie and then some. He stepped into his room and looked around. He was surprised to see that the maid staff had been there early. But as he got to the table he noticed a note. And the familiar handwriting made him smile.
"Dearest Blaine,
Dinner was cleaned up last night by an amazing guy, so I figured that during your walk to clear your head, I'd come clean up for you. Your dirty clothes are on their way to the laundry, they'll call you when they're finished. Your breakfast dishes are done. Jamie and I are going on a little exploration while we're here. London Eye first, then Madame Tussaud's. You need to prepare, Mister. So don't think of following us. There's enough time for you to join us. Chris and Darren set up a nanny for me for the performances, so I'll be there to see you tonight. With Rachel.
Go practice! I'll call you later.
All my love,
Kurt."
Blaine knew the answer to the father question before he'd read Kurt's letter. But Kurt's letter reaffirmed everything he already knew. Yes. Yes, he was ready to be a dad. Whether it be for Jamie or anyone else. He was ready now. So, as he settled in for his nap, his phone went off. He grabbed it and looked at it. It was Jeff, who'd stayed behind in New York to oversee business at the studio.
"Blaine,
Your office is completely trashed. No files are missing, nothing taken. Just a note. We think it's from Sebastian, maybe his accomplice in the Wentworth burglary. Said to watch your back. And watch Kurt's too. I've hired someone to watch the bar."
Blaine sat up and immediately called Jeff back. He knew that Kurt was in London with him, and he didn't know if Kurt's brother was running the bar, but this was something he needed to tell Kurt. He spoke with Jeff after securing the security for the bar, and he called Kurt.
"Hello?"
"Baby, it's me."
"Hey sweetie. What's up?"
"Listen Kurt, I got a text from my friend Jeff. My office back in New York was completely trashed. One of the guys that broke into the Wentworth the other night is my ex. Now know I didn't deliberately hide this from you. Who's watching the bar for you?"
"My brother Finn, and my assistant manager Delia. Why? And Blaine, I know you'd never deliberately hide things from me."
"Okay, I've got someone watching the bar now. I'm not sure if Sebastian's going to hit it again just to spite me, or what…but I just want to keep you informed."
"Thanks honey. I'll let Finn and Delia know. Are you practicing?"
"Not at the moment, no."
"Good. Take a nap and relax a couple hours. I know you're exhausted. You can rehearse before you leave for the Hall."
"You always know just what to say."
"I consider myself to be somewhat of a good boyfriend! Sleep. Jamie and I'll be there in a little while if you'd like."
"I would like that. I'd like to get to know Jamie better, if you'll let me."
"I know. And I want you to. And we will, over these two weeks. I promise."
"Okay! I'm going to take a nap."
"Sleep soundly my love. We'll see you soon. I love you."
"Love you too."
Blaine said, hanging up. He walked over to the bed and turned down the sheets and sliding into it, not caring that he was in his clothes still. He immediately drifted off to sleep, not hearing Kurt and Jamie make their way into the room a little while later. Kurt smiled at the sleeping form in the bed and walked around the room tidying up. After getting Blaine's laundry from the service, Kurt looked at the clock. He knew he had to wake Blaine up so he could get to have a little bit of rehearsal time. Kurt decided to kill two birds with one stone. Jamie was getting fussy, and he needed to get Blaine up, so he decided to sing.
"Gettin' born in the state of Mississippi
Papa was a copper and mama was a hippie
In Alabama she would swing a hammer
Price you gotta pay when you pick the panorama
She never knew there was anything more than poor
What in the world? What does your company take me for?"
Kurt grinned as his son calmed down a little bit, but was still a little squirmy. Blaine had flipped over to his back from his side, and Kurt grinned. He knew he was getting some kind of a reaction from Blaine, so he sat down on the edge of the bed and continued singing the next verse.
"Black bandana, sweet Louisiana
Robbin' on a bank in the state of Indiana
She's a runner, a rebel, and a stunner
Oh her merry way sayin' baby what'cha gonna
Lookin' down the barrel of a hot metal forty five
Just another way to survive
California rest in peace
Simultaneous release
California show your teeth
She's my priestess, I'm her priest, yeah, yeah."
Kurt looked down at Jamie who was now asleep in his arms. He stroked his son's cheek softly and looked over at Blaine who's eyes were wide open and staring right at him. Kurt gasped softly and reached up to stroke Blaine's cheek. Blaine sat up and looked at Kurt and Jamie.
"So, you chose Red Hot Chili Peppers to sing to your son?"
"Hey, don't judge me. It was the only song that popped into my head at the time. Now you beautiful, need to get up and ready. Big day and all."
"I'll get up if you keep singing."
Kurt nodded and put Jamie down in his carrier to let his son sleep. He then turned to Blaine and yanked him up out of the bed and kissed him, before starting to sing the next verse.
"She's a lover baby and a fighter
Shoulda seen her coming when it got a little brighter
With a name like Dani California
Day was gonna come when I was gonna mourn ya
A little loaded, she was stealin' another breath
I love my baby to death
California rest in peace
Simultaneous release
California show your teeth
She's my priestess, I'm her priest, yeah, yeah."
Blaine and Kurt danced around the room as Kurt continued singing. Jamie wasn't moving, as he was asleep in his carrier. Blaine walked into the bathroom and started getting ready for the night, as Kurt carried on his singing.
"Who knew the other side of you?
Who knew what others died to prove?
Too true to say goodbye to you
Too true to say, say, say
Push the fader, gifted animator
One for the now and eleven for the later
Never made it up to Minnesota
North Dakota man was gunnin' for the quota"
Blaine came out of the bathroom a little while later, and Kurt was stunned. He had on the suit that he was going to wear for the show and Kurt couldn't keep his hands off of him. He kept straightening things on Blaine, but he was getting seriously turned on. Something about Blaine in a suit did something to him.
"You look amazing, baby."
Kurt said. He knew that he needed to head over to his room and brief the nanny that Darren and Chris had set up for him. He couldn't help it, but he walked over and threw himself into Blaine's arms. Blaine held him and soon enough pulled away.
"I've got to go. I've got a performance to do. But, I'll see you afterwards?"
"Most definitely."
"I love you, Kurt."
"Love you too, Blaine. Kick ass out there."
Kurt said, kissing him and letting him walk out. Kurt picked up Jamie and headed out. He knew that this was Blaine's big night, and he was going to be there for him. And he couldn't wait to see Blaine's performance.
A/N2: Silly Kurt took over with the song! Song he sings to Blaine is 'Dani California' by Red Hot Chili Peppers. Next up, Blaine's performance…and a couple surprises!