A/N: Hey guys, another chapter for another day. I've been on a role. In the last two days, i've posted three chapters... woo! Go me. Okay, so a little smut in this one, but there's not much. I don't know if I'm any good at writing it, so I just do little bits, but just a warning. Also some language, but that's to be expected. Enjoy lovelies... JusticeIsn'tEasy0083. D. (This chapters picks up right when Part One Left off and is also the longest chapter so far!)
Chapter Eight: Ten Year Reunion – New Directions Part Two
Blaine and Kurt didn't bother stopping to talk to Burt and Carole when they got home, mostly because Kurt was bleeding, and Blaine just wanted to get him upstairs, so he could call the doctor and find out how to stop it. They needn't have worried, neither Burt nor Carole was home when they arrived, leaving them enough time to get Kurt cleaned up, and hopefully ready for tonight. Kurt practically collapsed to his knees in the bathroom, head in the toilet bowl, throwing up his lunch he'd consumed not even half an hour ago. Blaine was grabbing towels and wet cloths, and pulling off Kurt's jacket and shirt, until he was in a singlet and jeans. The elder of the two, knelt down beside Kurt, rubbing his back in what he hoped was a comforting manner. Kurt had wrapped his arms around his body, leaning his forehead on the edge of the toilet. Blaine was wiping Kurt's nose when Aliyah and April entered the bathroom, eyes wide at the sight of Kurt. Blaine stood quickly, lifting Kurt and carrying him out to the bed, tucking him in, before ushering his niece and daughter out of the room, and downstairs into the lounge, where Finn, Quinn and Burt were sitting, watching the TV. When the girls were pre-occupied, Blaine headed back upstairs to the bedroom, where Kurt was now snuggled down under the covers, his head barely noticeable from beneath his cave. Blaine couldn't help it, he had to get it out, and seeing Kurt the way he was, it was heart wrenching... Blaine fell to his knees beside the bed, taking Kurt's hand, and placing light kisses to his palm, letting his tears fall, all the pent up emotion being brought to the surface.
Somewhere in his cry-fest, Blaine had curled up with Kurt in bed, making so he was facing his husband, lightly caressing his cheek, and pressing kisses to all visible bits of skin. Kurt stirred, his eyes fluttering open to meet Blaine's hazel ones, noticing the shining tears in his husbands eyes, Kurt wrapped himself around Blaine, kissing him square on the lips, telling him wordlessly, that he's alright, and they're alright, and that their love can conquer anything, even boyfriend-stealers, and homophobic attacks. Blaine wraps his arms around Kurt's waist, pulling his husband closer as Kurt kisses down Blaine's neck, smirking against the skin as Blaine moans from the sensation, as Kurt lifts Blaine's shirt over his head, and moves his way down Blaine's toned chest. Kurt makes quick work of Blaine's pants, practically tearing them off, and throwing them across the room, as he moves to suck Blaine's now hardened erection, causing him to buck his hips, and Kurt to hold him down, as he resumes moving his mouth up and down, humming and bringing Blaine as close to the edge as possible.
'Kurt... god... c-close,'
'Let go baby,' Kurt replies, moving his mouth back in time to swallow
'Oh god...' Blaine says as Kurt moves back to snuggle with his husband
'I love you, and I'm sorry you had to see me before. I-I-It shouldn't be like this Blaine. It's not fair,' Kurt said, leaning up to kiss Blaine chastely, before letting Blaine up to dress in boxers and sweatpants and crawl back into the warmth.
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By the time four pm rolled around, the Hudmel house was a buzz of activity. Mercedes and Sam had arrived with Rachel and Puck at three thirty, and were currently in the lounge with Finn and Quinn, talking and yelling loudly. Kurt had slept soundly for three hours, and Blaine noticed when the showered together (because nothing is better than shower sex), that he was looking a lot better than he had at one. Renee had found her way into Kurt's bedroom, and was sitting on the floor, looking at the pictures in the picture boxes, smiling cheekily when Blaine found her, kneeling beside his youngest daughter, and tickling her sides, making her squeal and giggle. Kurt had only just stepped out of the shower, when Rachel poked her head through the door. She smiled when she saw Blaine and Renee rolling around on the floor, but was shocked into silence when Kurt came out of the bathroom, shirtless. Rachel was just watching her friend, as he walked around the room, carelessly, looking through a large suitcase, before pulling out a shirt, and throwing it on, turning around, to smirk at Rachel, who was suddenly aware that Kurt had caught her staring at him. It's not like she hadn't seen Kurt shirtless before, but the scars on his back from the attack three years ago were still visible, and Rachel hadn't seen them before, let alone on Kurt, who had abs... Why didn't she know this in highschool? Why didn't anyone know this in highschool? She'd be having talk with Kurt and Blaine later about hiding the fact that Kurt was ripped, and could have beaten Puck to a pulp if had so chosen.
Blaine was leaning against the wall near the bedroom door, watching Rachel staring at husband, and amused expression on his face, which Rachel noticed, explaining that she and Puck would be leaving to help set up, and they would see them all later, to which Kurt replied with a wink, and Rachel blushed and walked off. Kurt chuckled to himself, lightly kissing Blaine, before following Rachel down to the lounge, where Mercedes watched her best-friend interacting with people, like his whole world wasn't collapsing around him. She could see the pain behind Blaine's eyes, and even though they laughed and smiled at things, she couldn't tell if they were true or not. But then again, Kurt and Blaine have always been good at hiding their feelings...
It had started out like any other Saturday, but ended in the worst way possible. Wes, David, Nick, Jeff, Kurt and Blaine had decided to head to the mall for the opening of a new gaming store or something that Nick and Wes wanted to check out, and dragging the other's along with them, was just an added bonus. Kurt was reluctant to head to the Westerville mall without Puck or Finn, even knowing that Wes, David, Nick, Jeff and Blaine would be there didn't ease his mind. Blaine took Kurt's hand in the back seat of Wes' car, as they pulled into a car space, and Wes killed the engine, grinning at them madly, before stepping out of the car, and heading into the mall, the others lagging behind. Kurt and Blaine didn't walk close together like Nick and Jeff, in fact, they weren't even touching, and that's what killed Kurt a little inside, knowing that here, they can't be how they are at Dalton. No matter how much they want to be. There was a line at the gaming store, Typical Blaine thought as they joined the end of the line, Nick and Jeff shooting them annoyed glances. Wes was bouncing on the balls of his feet, he didn't seem to care that he would be here all day waiting to get in and see the store, which would most likely hold so much joy for him.
Blaine had been distracted by what Kurt was wearing, which is why he missed the conversation about how Nick and Jeff were going to find food, and for them to hold the spot, whilst Wes and David moved up a little in the line. It's also why he didn't notice the other boy, staring at them, with such determination that Blaine shivered a little. Kurt didn't seem to notice the boy staring at him, and Blaine wasn't sure whether he like that better, or if he would have rathered Kurt noticed and said something Kurt-like to the boy, to make him back off. He's my boyfriend... not that guys... who is that guy anyway? What gives him the right to look at MY boyfriend like that? Blaine's inner-monologue played over and over until Nick and Jeff returned with food, and distracted Blaine long enough to not see which way the boy went. At least he's not watching Kurt like a piece of meat anymore... Blaine thought as Kurt stole one of his red vines playfully, and laughed when Blaine pouted in response. The line moved ever so slowly, and ten minutes turned into a hour, and hour into two, and by twelve, they were tired, bored and ready to call it a day, when Wes' shouts alerted Kurt and Blaine to the fact that they were inside the new store, listening to Wes and Nick running around like kids, shouting to each other in a way they never would at Dalton. Kurt, Blaine, Jeff and David went over to the seats and waited for their friends to get bored with what they were doing, so they could leave, and Blaine could take Kurt back to Dalton, and wash all his boyfriend's fear away with a make-out session and some Disney movies.
...
It didn't take long for Nick and Wes to claim they were bored, and wanted to go home, in fact, according to David, it took them half an hour to figure that out. They all shared exasperated glances, before following Wes and Nick out of the store, and back towards the car park. They had been so wrapped up in the conversation; they didn't notice that Kurt had stopped to look at something, until Blaine had reached the doors without him. David was already running back inside, spotting Kurt immediately, looking at cards in the newsagents. Blaine remembered something about a birthday in the Hudmel family, but he couldn't remember, his mind too focused on the four jocks (they were wearing McKinley Titan Jackets), watching Kurt with disgust on their faces. Blaine pointed this out to David, who held back to talk with the others about getting Kurt out of there safely. Of course, that's when the shouting started...
'Hey Hummel, what brings you to these parts? Thought you'd be at that fancy gay school with all the other fags?' One of the boys, Azimio, Blaine thought, shouted
'This is Westerville, not Lima. Leave me alone. Don't you have freshmen to annoy?' Kurt said, more annoyed than afraid
'Don't push us Hummel. You're lucky we haven't shown up at that school of yours to bash the shit out of you for getting Karofsky expelled,' Azimio said, pushing Kurt up against the wall
'You wouldn't be smart enough to know how to get into the school. You're too stupid to know what day of the week it is,' Kurt said, bored, like he'd done this a million times.
The punch to the face was what set Blaine off. Nick and Jeff holding him back didn't do anything, as Blaine slammed into the bully, knocking him to the ground, before grabbing Kurt's hand, and sprinting towards the exit. Kurt and Blaine reached the car before the others, both panting, Kurt clutching his left cheek. They were joined by the other four no long after, none of them saying a word, instead getting into the car and heading back to Dalton...
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When Mercedes, Blaine and Kurt met up that night, she knew that something was off with her boys, but they had their emotions in check, laughing and plastering fake smiles on their faces. She knew it was an act, because she could see Kurt's facade, and it was breaking. He looked like he was about to break down, but was fighting hard to stay strong. It was then she knew that Kurt and Blaine are the masters of hiding their emotions, and she's the master of reading right through them...
Mercedes, Sam, Finn, Quinn, Kurt and Blaine headed out the door of the Hudmel house just on five thirty, to make the trip to McKinley. Blaine had to practically carry Kurt to the car, his husband's indecision about telling their friends about his condition making him reluctant to attend. At Blaine's insistence, Kurt had climbed into the passenger seat of the hire car Blaine got (Kurt knew he'd give in after Burt's truck had broken down on him the other night), and buckled up, waving to his parents, who were quite happy to stay home and baby sit Aliyah, Talia (Mercedes and Sam's eldest daughter), April, Renee, Lucas and James (Sam and Mercedes' son), knowing that they don't get much time with their grandchildren, or "metaphorical" grandchildren. As Blaine reversed out the drive and took off down the road towards McKinley, he remembered the first time him and Kurt had to leave Aliyah at home without them there, back when she was first born, and they had both been called into work. It had killed Blaine to not have Aliyah close to him, and when he got home, Kurt found him curled up on the couch, baby Aliyah in his arms. That picture sits on one of the many tables in their house, thanks to Kurt, who thought it would be funny to photograph it. Looking back now, Blaine is glad that he did...
...
There were loud noises emanating from the McKinley High's Gymnasium as Kurt, Blaine, Quinn, Finn and Sam and Mercedes headed towards the location of the Ten Year Reunion. Blaine didn't know why he and Kurt had been Invited, given that they'd attended and graduated from Dalton, rather than McKinley, but both knew it was because of the New Directions and because, according to Mercedes and Sam, both were "honorary members". If Wes had been there, he would have thrown a gasket, or at least his gavel, at the news that Blaine and Kurt were practically members of the rival show choir... not that it matters now... it has been ten years... Blaine watched as Mercedes, Kurt and Quinn all hooked arms, and practically strutted into the gym, all of their partners watching on with smiles and laughing to themselves. Blaine wanted Kurt to get his mind off of everything... and it's not like they'd planned a late night, of course, telling the ND Members was going to be worry enough for Kurt, who had already changed his mind several times, before Blaine practically had to shove him into the car and drive here. Finn and Sam walked into the loud gym, looking around for other people they know/knew. Blaine, of course, having never attended McKinley at any point in time, only knew the members of ND, and followed Mercedes, Kurt and Quinn to the table in the far corner with "NEW DIRECTIONS: Glee Club" written on the large name-card in the middle of the round table. It was large enough to fit all the members of the club, but of course, was still far enough away from the other tables to avoid the... well... none Glee members...
'Blaine Warbler... Hummel- Anderson. What are you doing here?' Rachel asked jokingly, as Kurt and Blaine took their seats, and Rachel returned with Puck in tow
'Rachel... it's nice to see you too. Puck, how's things?' Blaine asked, shaking the mow- hawked man's hand
'Ah, same old you know. Nothing at this school has changed much in ten years man... still the same old fucked up system... How are you and my boy Kurt?' Puck asked, earning a small smile from Kurt, who was seated in between Blaine and Quinn
'We're both... well actually we have something to tell you all, but we're going to wait until everyone is here,' Blaine replied, causing Mike and Sam to look over at them, with prying expressions on their faces, to which Blaine signalled to them to wait for the others
...
The gym filled quickly, with each person arriving, the louder the hall became. Kurt had his eyes closed, trying to adjust to the noise. Blaine took his hand, smiling supportively, as the rest of the glee club members arrived, and Principal Schuester, (much to the surprise of the whole glee club), walked onto the stage to welcome everyone there, and start the music, which, for now, would be just songs from a random I-Pod, but the Glee Club was performing a few numbers later. Schuester headed back to the table, greeting everyone as he sat down, and even shook Blaine's hand.
'So, what's this thing you have to tell us?' Sam said, third beer in his hand, as the other members silenced and turned their eyes to them
'Kurt... I don't want this to ruin anyone's night, so please, just process the information, and then spend the rest of the night happy okay? Kurt has a tumour... it's cancerous, and has started spreading; it's now in his bones. There's... nothing they can do... he has... at the most... eighteen months to live,' Blaine said, squeezing Kurt's hand
'W-what? How could you not tell us? We're your family Kurt and these guys...'
'We only just found out ourselves. I don't have the energy to fight with you just please, don't pity me, enjoy what time you have left with me,' Kurt said, hugging Mercedes over the table
'For Kurt, I'm going to make this night the best ever,' Puck said, as the other members of New Directions cheered in agreement.
...
Puck, true to his word, was the first one up on the stage, dedicating his song to Kurt, and making sure that everyone in the gym knew that the ND guys would beat up anyone that laid a hand on, or made fun of Kurt and Blaine. Even in the ten years it's been since they were at McKinley, people still don't understand or accept, and it pisses everyone off. Puck belted out the opening lines to" I'll Be There For You" by the 'Remembrandts ', the rest of the glee club singing along, as Kurt and Blaine linked hands and listened to the support their friends were giving them. Mercedes has tears in her eyes, as did all the glee girls, Tina breaking down halfway through the song, and standing to hug Kurt, who just let her sob onto his shoulder, not even caring that his outfit would have tear stains for the rest of the night...Blaine watched the interaction between Tina and Kurt, noting the building of tears in his own eyes. He wouldn't do that here, not in this place. He would save it until his husband was tucked up in bed, and he could go and talk to Carole about everything. Finn looked relieved that he and Mercedes didn't have to walk around on eggshells anymore, hiding the truth from the others. Puck sang through all the noise, his eyes not leaving the Glee table, even though people were shouting insults and slurs. Blaine wondered if the slushy machine still worked, and he could get there and back without anyone noticing, so he could throw slushies on all the people that threw them on their friends. An idea popped into his head, and he turned to Sam and Artie to put it into motion.
Kurt watched Puck on the stage, tears filling his bright blue eyes. He wouldn't let himself break down, because he knew that everyone needed him to be strong, they need him to fight for as long as he can, to stay alive, even though he's got seventeen months left, he still needs his strength. Schuester and Emma hadn't moved yet, but they were looking between Kurt and Blaine, who had just left with Artie and the other ND guys, their eyes filled with pain and sorrow, and pity. Will didn't want to see one of his former students, the student, who even though sang in the background, and stood out for his fashion sense, lit up the room with the spark that he did have, and all the times that he stood up to those who would bring him down. Before his transfer the attack, and his transfer to Dalton, Will had promised himself that Kurt would be given a solo, just so he could prove to the boy that he isn't invisible amongst the likes of Mercedes and Rachel and Finn, and that he is loved, and noticed and people do care for him. He never got the chance though, not after the attack by David Karofsky and the football players, the one that prompted Kurt's transfer. Emma had stood, pulling Kurt into the tightest hug she'd ever given. She too had looked to Kurt like he was someone she needed to protect from the world, a friend, a son almost. Will thought all his glee kids were like his family, not in the creepy way, but in the way most people dream of having a family... united, funny, and exciting. He didn't know much about Blaine, he'd only met the boy twice in the time he and Kurt had been dating back in highschool, but Will knew that with Blaine, Kurt would be alright... until he saw them perform at Sectionals, and Kurt was once again, in the background.
'Kurt, I am so proud of everything you've done with your life. I'm so proud of the man you've become, the father, and husband you are. The friend you are to all of us, and the son you are to me... I-I'm proud to know you, and I will never forget the light and spirit that you brought to glee,' Schuester said, pulling Kurt into a hug
'You don't know how much hearing you say that means to me Mr. Schue. Thank you for everything you did for me back then... I- thank you,' Kurt replied, hugging his glee teacher once more
'Hey Kurt, how about you take the solo for this next song?' Rachel asked, taking his hand as they walked towards the stage, the opening chords for "Because of You" by Kelly Clarkson filling the gym
'This one, we'd like to dedicate to Mr. and Mrs. Schuester, and also to Blaine, because he's not from McKinley...' Kurt said into the microphone before starting to sing.
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To say the night was a hit, would be a lie. After Kurt and the New Directions had finished their song, they had stepped off the stage, only to be met with Blaine and Mike, pushing the slushie machine into the middle of the room, somehow, connecting a hose, and pointing it at all the people who used to slushie them. Kurt knew this wouldn't end well, but couldn't help laughing, when Blaine shouted "Asta La' Vista," squirted almost every jock or popular person with the blue substance, Mike stepping out of the firing zone, as Blaine took revenge for all the glee kids. Will couldn't help but laugh at the man eccentricities. The one time he'd spoken to Kurt about Blaine, he'd told him that he was the epitome of a five year old at times, and that he embraced his inner child at the least opportune times. He hadn't pushed Kurt to talk much about Dalton, not wanting Kurt to assume he was only talking to him to gain information. Will would never do that, and even though Rachel suggested it, he threw it down, knowing how disappointed Kurt would have been. It didn't help them win nationals, but Will was proud the Warblers had placed first, and even went so far as to congratulate them with handshakes and hugs. Blaine kicked the slushie machine over, and the glee club cheered, dancing around, and clapping loudly, as Kurt pulled Blaine in for a kiss in the middle of the gym, knowing that the people who tormented them for so long, no longer matter to them anymore, because all they have is each other, and right now, that's the most important thing...
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As the night came to a close, Blaine asked if he could perform a song for Kurt, and the others had immediately jumped at the chance to help. Kurt was smiling, having not been serenaded by Blaine since their anniversary, and relishing in the fact that his friends, no, his family, were so willing to help out, no questions asked, not even Rachel complained when she didn't get the solo, knowing that this was something Blaine needed to do, because he needed to tell Kurt how he's feeling, and he knows Finn will like his song choice to, the taller man struggling to hold back the tears. Blaine took the stage, setting everything up, as Kurt watched from the table, a fond look on his face.
'This song is for my beautiful husband... Kurt Hummel-Anderson...' Blaine said, as he started playing...
(A/N: Title of this song at the end of this chapter. I do not own this song)
Take a breath
I pull myself together
Just another step till I reach the door
You'll never know the way it tears me up inside to see you
(Ahahaha)
I wish that I could tell you something
(Ahahaha)
To take it all away
All of the New Directions joined together for the chorus, their voices melodic and supportive, lifting the tension that had filled the room.
Sometimes I wish I could save you
And there're so many things that I want you to know
I won't give up till it's over
If it takes you forever I want you to know
Blaine's took the solo again, looking directly at Kurt as he sang, stepping off the stage and walking towards his husband.
When I hear your voice
Its drowning in a whisper
It's just skin and bones
There's nothing left to take
And no matter what I do I can't make you feel better
(Ahahaha)
If only I could find the answer
(Ahahaha)
To help me understand
Once again, everyone joined in to the chorus, now all were surrounding Kurt, who had tears in his eyes, sitting back against the chair, eyes drifting closed so he could let the song and the voices consume him, and bring him to the happy place...
Sometimes I wish I could save you
And there're so many things that I want you to know
I won't give up till it's over
If it takes you forever I want you to know
Blaine and Finn broke into the bridge together, Finn taking the first line, followed by Blaine. The rest of the New Directions, including Will and Emma were moving around, changing their formation so they could all see Kurt...
That if you fall, stumble down
I'll pick you up off the ground
If you lose faith in you
I'll give you strength to pull through
Tell me you won't give up cause I'll be waiting if you fall
Oh you know I'll be there for you
(Ahahaha)
If only I could find the answer
To take it all away
Sometimes I wish I could save you
And there're so many things that I want you to know
I won't give up till it's over
If it takes you forever I want you to know
(Oh)
I wish I could save you
I want you to know
(Ohohh)
On the last line of the song, Blaine was kneeling in front of Kurt, holding his hands, tears in his eyes. The rest of the members joining hands, sort of the way they had when they thought Glee Club had been cancelled, and they sang in the auditorium...
I wish I could save you (oh)
The music died out, and Kurt was standing, hugging Blaine, whispering 'I love you' to him over and over. Everyone was crying, that was, until Puck made a joke, and all of the New Directions Members converged on Kurt and Blaine, hugging them, letting Kurt know that they're not giving up, and they will all be waiting if he falls... no matter what happens, Kurt knows that he's got people who love him... now all he has to do is tell his parents...
A/N: Song is "Save You" by Simple Plan, off their self titled album. I do not own this song, but I think it fits really well. :)