Part 12

Once the reception kicked into full gear, it didn't take long till Blaine and Sebastian were surrounded by the guys. "How in the hell did you two get your hands on that?" Thad asked.

"What can I say, the headmaster still loves us." Blaine replied. "When Bas and I went home prior to what would've been the wedding last year, we stopped by Dalton. The headmaster happened to be in the office when we walked in and basically told us we had free reign. While other Warbler groups have come close, we're the only National Champions and he hasn't forgotten any of us."

"That still doesn't say how you got your hands on the original gavel." David said.

"You cut B off before he finished." Sebastian said as he wrapped his arms around Blaine from behind. "Please continue."

"Thank you Bas. Well, when we made our way into the Warbler common room, there it sat in a glass enclosed case."

"It was in a case?" Nick asked.

"Yes. Once Brandon graduated, there wasn't any more room to engrave initials, so they ordered a new one with a slightly longer handle and started it off, with Wes, David, and Thad's initials."

"So, Wes's were the first initials?" Jeff said.

"Correct. Then Bas got the brilliant idea of asking for it since Wes was getting married and it would be the perfect gift."

"He was hesitant, but B convinced him how much it meant to Wes and how it signified…"

"We get it." Thad said. "So now there isn't one in the case anymore."

"That is where you're wrong. The headmaster had a replica made to keep in the common room and had the original one sent to us." Blaine told them.

"Are you sure it's the original and not the replica?" Trent asked.

"It's the original as there is a bit of wear from being held and used. That is most definitely the gavel Wes wielded with authority."

"The case looked like it had engraving on it." Dave said.

"It does. It has the Dalton logo on it as well as the Warbler logo. Plus one of Wes's favorite quotes out of the Dalton history book in regards to the Warblers." Sebastian said. "I'm sure Hailey will gladly let you all see it. While we gave it to Hailey, it's definitely a gift for both of them."

When it came time for the bouquet toss all of the girls were still sitting down. "Don't tell us you girls aren't taking part?" Hunter said as a bunch of the guys walked up to them.

"We're not." Rachel said. "Britt and I are each getting married soon and well, I don't know why Santana and Quinn aren't taking part."

"Oh, they're taking part." Hailey said as she walked up to them. "As are the two of you. You're not married yet so you're still classified as single."

"I wouldn't mess with her girls; she now wields the gavel of power." Wes said. "Plus, you girls need to show the others how it's really done."

"Ladies?" Quinn said. "I'm game if you are."

"What the hell!" Santana said as she got up from her seat. "Let's do this!" She then finished her glass of champagne before walking over to Nick and giving him one heck of a kiss before heading towards the dance floor followed by the rest of the girls.

"What's with the smirk?" Blaine asked Nick as they guys headed that way as well, curious to see if one of their girls was going to walk away with the bouquet.

"Nothing."

"You are so smitten."

"Same could be said for you."

"Not going to deny that. Just let Bas and I know when you need us."

"Will do."

As the girls took the floor, they all started to give Dave a hard time since most of the bridesmaids were on the floor. "If Steph catches that you better run." Flint said with a laugh.

"I'll be ready."

"Anyone else notice the girls are all in front considering how they weren't going to do it?" Hunter said. "I think they all objected too much."

"Agreed." Jeff said. "Look at them all, they've got their game faces on."

"Are we going to take bets again?" Beat asked. "Think, Hailey caught the one at Flint's wedding and Britt caught the one at James's. I say the odds are in favor of one of our girls catching it."

"If you're taking bets, my money is on Santana." Brooke said as she and Nicole walked up to the group. "With Britt and Rachel getting married they won't try as hard. And well, Quinn is currently single. So, Santana."

"What about Steph?" Trent asked.

"I think she's afraid of what Wes might do to Dave if she catches it." Nicole said. "It took a bit for Wes to recover. It wasn't so much that they're together, but how he found out."

"What, seeing Dave walking shirtless out of his sister's bedroom was a bit much?" Thad said with a laugh.

"Shirtless and only wearing boxers, but yea." Brooke said. "Hailey filled us in on everything. It took so much for her not to laugh at what was going on. I mean, it's not like they're kids anymore."

"True, but she will always be his little sister." Hunter said.

Soon the music began and Hailey began bobbing around with the toss bouquet in her hand. They all watched and waited, but soon they saw Wes give her a wink and she tossed it over her head. When it came towards them, Quinn gave Santana a shove out in front and Rachel, Brittany, and Stephanie basically blocked the other girls so that no one could get in her way. Hailey turned around just in time to see the bouquet land in Santana's hands. Santana began to giggle as the rest of the girls cheered and those around them walked away. "While that's supposed to mean she's the next to get married, we'll give you a bit of leeway." David said as he put his arm around Nick. "But not too much."

"I'll keep that in mind." Nick replied as the girls returned. "Nicely done."

"Thank you, though I'd like to thank my girls for helping me succeed." Santana said before giving Nick another kiss. "Gonna make us perfect tonight?"

"I'll see what I can do, but my competition might be a bit tougher." Nick then gave her a kiss before most of the guys headed off.

"You planned on going after that bouquet all along, didn't you?" Sebastian asked as he and Blaine walked up beside her.

"Maybe, aren't you joining them?"

"Ladies undergarments aren't our thing." Sebastian said with a wink. "Plus, with my cat-like reflexes they wouldn't stand a chance."

"Modest as always, huh Seb?"

"But of course."

"How do you put up with him Blaine?"

"Haven't we had this conversation before?"

"You've had it with Nicky, not me."

"Well, I put up with him the same way Nick does with you. And I mean that in the best way possible."

"Oh, I know that as there really isn't a mean bone in your body. What do you think the chances are of Wes aiming for Nicky?"

"Strong." James said. "He told us earlier if you caught the bouquet, Nick would be his intended target. And you know the other guys will do to him what the girls did for you. No one is going to best the Warblers."

Much as James had predicted, the guys made it so Nick walked away with the garter. "Are you going to let Nick put it on you?" Blaine asked as the guys headed towards them.

"Are you?" Nick asked as he twirled the garter around his finger.

"Should I ladies?"

"Of course, it's Nick and not some random dude. Heck, if it was any of the guys I'd let them." Quinn said.

"Quinn's right, it's Nick, it would be silly not to let him." Rachel said.

"Britt?" Santana turned but found Brittany sitting on Jeff's lap kissing him.

"I think it's safe to presume Britt would agree with the others." Thad said. "So go head out on that dance floor and let Nick slide it up your leg, just don't do anything else while you're down there Nick." The rest of them began to laugh as Nick looked at Thad wide-eyed and Santana actually started to blush a bit. After giving each other a look, they headed back onto the dance floor to meet Hailey and Wes.

"He's going to kick your ass the first chance he gets." Hunter told him.

"At least none of the parents were around." Dave said.

"True, but he's still going to do it."

Once the evening began to wind down, Hailey was dancing with Blaine when the photographer came up to her wanting to get some last pictures of her and Wes. "While I don't want to leave you, it looks as though I'm leaving you in capable hands." Hailey said to him before kissing him on the cheek. "Take good care of him Seb."

"It's one of my specialties." Sebastian said as he took Blaine's hand. After Hailey walked away, the music changed and another slow song came on. "Care to dance?"

"I'd love too." Closing the night out dancing together was just what each of them needed. "They're both absolutely beaming today."

"Do you really blame them?" Sebastian replied as Blaine leaned his head against him. "They should've been mister and misses last year. But considering the locale, I can see why they waited. Plus as they both said, it's not as though anything was going to change in a year."

"Very true. Oh, and I think we're going shopping shortly after we come home from vacation."

"I figured as much considering the conversation the three of us had." Sebastian then pointed over to where Nick and Santana were dancing. "They're in their own little world. Makes me laugh thinking how people reacted when they first got together."

"You mean that they thought Nick was using her. I still don't get that as no one convinces Santana to do anything she doesn't want to do. After all these years they really do look foolish."

"They looked foolish then." Sebastian said. "Considering you're Rachel's man of honor, have you seen the guest list?"

"Not since all the RSVPs came back, why?"

"Curious."

"You're wondering just how many from McKinley will be coming."

"I am, but we can talk about that later. I'd much rather talk about us right now."

"What would you like to talk about Bas?"

"How I can't wait for us to get away from everything."

"I feel the same way. Monday morning the alarm going off will be a pleasant thing to hear. Then once we arrive I can't wait to dive right into the water."

"So you're usual routine."

"This time I'm going to try and beat you into the water."

"Good luck with that killer. You know I'll strip right out of my clothes the instant we're in the house. But I'm all for any persuasive tactics you might think of to distract me." When Sebastian wiggled his eyebrows, Blaine smiled. Even after all this time, Sebastian could still turn a relatively innocent conversation perverse.

"We'll need to talk about that later."

"Why later?"

"That would be because he doesn't want us hearing whatever you two were talking about." Gregory said as they walked up to them. "I'm sure it's safer that way."

"It probably is." Sebastian said. "Are you two leaving us already?"

"We are." Carolyn said. "But we couldn't call it a night without saying goodnight to you both."

"Goodnight versus good-bye must mean you're attending brunch tomorrow." Blaine said.

"We are. Wes's parents insisted. The rest of the parents will be staying as well."

"Sounds good. And thank you once again for getting that gift from our room Dad."

"It was my pleasure." Gregory replied. "I'm pretty sure Wes is beyond grateful and Hailey's going to tease him relentlessly."

"She will." Blaine then gave his Mom a kiss on the cheek. "We'll see you tomorrow."

"We will see you then." Carolyn replied before giving each of the boys a kiss on the cheek. "Don't stay up too late."

"We'll try not to." Sebastian replied. "Good night!"

"Good night boys!"

"I know I've said this before, but you get your adorableness from your Mom." Sebastian said before kissing Blaine's forehead as his parents walked away. "She's always going to look out for us, isn't she?"

"Yep, so you better get used to it."

When they began their walk back to the Inn they spotted Dave and Stephanie in front of them. "You two better hope Wes didn't forget anything." Sebastian called out causing them to look back.

"I personally helped Brandon pack up his room so we're safe." Stephanie said once they reached them. "All of his things are in the bridal suite. The next time I see my older brother will be tomorrow at brunch."

"Alright, we were just looking out of you both." Sebastian replied as they all continued on their way.

"Have either of you seen James or Flint?" Blaine asked.

"They headed back earlier." Dave replied. "The girls were tired, especially Brooke. So Flint asked that we all try to keep it down this evening. No frat house antics."

"I don't think that's going to be a problem." Blaine said. "After everything that's been going on, I'm ready to crash."

"Same here." Sebastian added. "We must be getting old."

"I thought the same thing, but we were all up early." Dave reminded them. "So we get a pass for today. Are the other guys coming for brunch tomorrow or later today depending on what time it is?"

"They are." Blaine said. "Basically anyone who traveled a decent distance got invited. By the way, was that Hailey's cousin I saw midway through the reception?"

"It was." Stephanie replied. "Wes couldn't believe he had the audacity to show up."

"What did he have to say?" Sebastian asked.

"He actually apologized to them both for his childish behavior. Said that once he calmed down, he understood why they did what they did."

"That's good. I noticed that when what I thought it was him talking with them, both sets of parents were nearby"

"They were and my parents had Flint and James nearby ready to escort him out. Thankfully they weren't needed. I was pretty sure if he did anything all of you would've helped."

"You're right. It was basically agreed upon that no one was going to mess up this day for them."

"Well, since Seb stepped up the only crisis we had was quickly resolved."

They hadn't realized how long they'd been talking till they reached the Inn. "And this is where we bid the two of you goodnight." Sebastian said.

"How'd you know?" Dave asked.

"I see that bottle of wine in your hand and I'm pretty sure you plan on enjoying it out here and not inside."

"We do as it's a gorgeous night. Night guys!"

"Night." Blaine replied before they headed in and up to bed. Once inside their room, Blaine closed the door as Sebastian collapsed on the bed. "You don't look as tired anymore Bas." Blaine said as he hung up his jacket.

"What can I say, the fresh air invigorated me."

"We were outside all day so there is a flaw in your logic." He replied as he continued to get undressed. "So you need to think of something better."

"Maybe I was conserving my energy till I had a better reason to use it." Sebastian said as he pushed himself up on his elbows. "Though, we did dance quite a bit this evening."

"That we did." Blaine said as he climbed onto the bed wearing only his boxers. "We definitely enjoyed ourselves tonight as did everyone else from what I saw."

"I think you're correct." While Sebastian answered, Blaine began undoing his tie. "Want something?"

"Thought you'd be more comfortable out of all this." Blaine said as he started on the buttons on the vest. "But if you'd rather lie like this, who am I to object." Once Blaine sat back Sebastian turned to face him.

"You're a tease B."

"I am no such thing. I was only trying to help, but you didn't want the help." The angelic look on his face only riled Sebastian up more, as he knew the affect it had on him.

"Where did you get that idea? Ever think I was enjoying what you were doing."

"You have an interesting way of showing it." Once the words left Blaine's mouth, he got the reaction he wanted as Sebastian practically pounced on top of him. "We're supposed to behave Bas."

"This is one of the reasons I called you a tease B. You know exactly the affect you have on me when you undress slowly, then begin to undress me." While he spoke, Sebastian slowly lowered himself down upon Blaine. "And now you say we can't do anything."

"I never said we couldn't do anything, just that we need to behave. Take that as you may. Personally I was hoping we could pick up where we left off this morning. But that might result in us both needing to take a cold shower. Though, our ability to be quiet has gotten much better again."

"That it has, who would've ever thought we would've needed to be quiet again." Sebastian then kissed Blaine softly on the lips before getting up off of the bed. "But I don't mind. Goes to show there truly is now a time and place for everything." While Sebastian got undressed, Blaine moved the pillows around on the bed. "Getting comfortable?"

"Trying to." Blaine replied.

"What's going through your mind as I can tell you're thinking?" Sebastian asked as he got back onto the bed. "And you don't have that look on your face, so I know you're not thinking of ways to ravish me. So what gives?"

"We can talk about it later."

"B."

"Bas, we can talk about it later." Blaine replied as he curled up next to him. "Right now I don't want to talk."

"What do you want to do?"

"This." Blaine then pulled himself up enough to kiss Sebastian and it didn't take them long to pick up where they'd been earlier that morning.

Once they loaded their bags into the car, the guys gave the Inn one last look over to make sure no one had forgotten anything before heading down for brunch. When they got down there, it didn't come as much of a surprise that everyone else was already there. "Being married suits you." Blaine said as they walked up to Wes and Hailey.

"It does." Wes replied. "Thank you again for everything you guys did yesterday."

"You are very welcome. When are you guys leaving for your honeymoon?"

"This afternoon. We're going straight to the airport from here." Hailey said.

"Original plans or new ones?" Sebastian asked.

"New. We're going to Bermuda for the week. So we're going to relax as well as play some golf."

"The two of you playing golf, never." Blaine replied as he feigned shock at what she'd said. "Just remember no one expects to see a ton of vacation shots so no one will ever know if you two get out and about."

"Blaine." Hailey gasped quietly. "I would've expected that from Seb but not you."

"He's not nearly as innocent as one would think." Sebastian replied. "But you're right, that's definitely something I would say."

"Don't worry, we plan on enjoying ourselves." Wes told him. "No worries there."

"We didn't have any, just a friendly reminder." Blaine said. "And remember, practice makes perfect. That's something I hope you don't need a reminder for."

"No, we've got that cover."

"Hey, no hogging the newlywed's guys." Jeff said as they approached. "The rest of us would like to talk to them before they leave."

"Relax; they're not leaving till after brunch." Sebastian said. "You'll have plenty of time to talk to them. Come now B, let's go be polite and say hello to your parents." As they walked away Wes couldn't help but laugh.

"What's so funny?" Nick asked.

"Nothing." Wes said as he shook his head. "Are you all set for your ride back to the city?"

"We are." Nick replied.

"I'm pretty sure I told you this yesterday, but this place is absolutely beautiful." Santana told them. "While I understood why you were so upset last year, seeing this place truly puts things into perspective."

"Yea, I might've gone off the deep end last year. But I had my heart set on this place and luckily Wes understood. I know a wedding is about us and the commitment we were making, yet…"

"You don't have to explain yourself to us, we get it."

"Now Britt, Jeff, are you two starting to get excited?" Hailey asked as Wes slid his arm around her waist.

"A little, but we still have time." Jeff replied as Brittany nodded in agreement. "Right now, our minds are more on Rachel and Brody's wedding than ours. But once theirs is over I'm sure our minds will be mainly on ours."

"Why mainly?" Wes asked.

"Come now, you know exactly why." Jeff said. "Just as I know you're probably thinking about it already."

"Have they picked their best men yet?"

"Cooper and Hunter."

"Not surprising." Santana replied. "If anyone thought differently they would've been delusional. I mean, don't take this personally Jeff, but if you anyone thought you weren't going to choose Nicky as yours they would've been categorized in the same manner."

"Much like my girl choosing you."

"Speaking of Rachel and Brody, where are they?" Hailey asked.

"Last I saw they were talking with Blaine's parents." Brittany replied. "Rachel feels bad that they're having to travel back out this way so soon after just being here."

"Knowing Mrs. Anderson, she's telling her it's not a big deal." Nick said. "If her and Mr. A didn't want to come they wouldn't, but they RSVP'd knowing Wes and Hailey's wedding was just prior. Plus, it'll give them a chance to spend more time with the newest addition to the family."

"Have you seen her yet?" Wes asked.

"Jeff and I have." Brittany said. "If you want to see her, ask Blaine and Sebby as they each have pictures of her on their phones. She's adorable."

"That's not surprising." Hailey replied.

"Which part?" Santana asked.

"Both. Blaine and Seb are doting Uncles so of course they'd have pictures on their phones already. And considering Cooper and Lexi's other kids, her being adorable isn't surprising."

"Now, even though we're going to be gone, if anything crazy comes up let us know." Wes said. "For all we know Blaine and Seb are going to decide to get married shortly after they come home. It would be nice for us to be prepared."

"You don't have to worry about that." Hunter said as he, Thad, and Beat approached.

"You sound sure of that." Nick said. "Know something we don't?"

"I know that they want to actually enjoy being engaged for a bit, so there won't be an instant wedding. Cass spoke with Lexi and they haven't even talked date or details yet, so relax and enjoy. Nothing crazy is going to happen."

"Thank you for that reassurance Hunter." Hailey told him. "I don't blame them one bit. Getting engaged is a good feeling." She then kissed Wes on the cheek. "But nothing beats getting married."

"Nice save dear." Wes said with a smile and Hailey could only shake her head.

With the cars packed everyone was ready to go shortly after brunch ended, but no one was going anywhere till Wes and Hailey were on their way. Once they were gone everyone headed towards the parking lot. "Are you guys still following us back to the city?" Blaine asked his parents.

"Yes, if that's alright with you two." Gregory replied. "Just don't lose us Seb."

"I won't, but make sure you set your GPS just in case."

"I plan on it."

"Are you boys going to stop by Cooper and Lexi's first or are you going straight home?" Carolyn asked.

"We're going to swing by, but we're not staying long." Blaine replied. "We'd like to see the kids again before we leave."

"Nice to know we rank so highly." Gregory replied with a laugh.

"We just spent a good portion of the weekend with you and Mom so that's not fair. We probably would've gone straight home if Jocelyn and Braeden didn't ask us to come over."

"And we know you two can't say no to them."

"We can, but this wasn't a time where it was necessary." Sebastian replied. "We owe it to them after going MIA prior to finals. B and I had been taking the kids at least once a week so Lexi and Cooper could have some quiet prior to Gabrielle's arrival but then finals brought that to a screeching halt."

"So they're going through Uncle withdraw." Blaine told them. "Once we get back from our trip we going to try and get back to a more normal schedule."

"One last question before we head off." Carolyn said. "Now that all your friends and their families know you two got engaged, do you still want us to wait to tell the Grandparents?"

"I'd say no, but they're going to want to talk to us and doing that while we're on vacation is going to be hard."

"How about I tell them and just let them know you two are on vacation and they're going to have to wait?"

"Use your best judgment." Blaine told her. "That okay Bas?"

"Works for me, I'm sure your parents will figure out the best way to tell them. Just be sure we get to hear the full reaction after we come home."

"That can be arranged." Gregory told them. "But knowing them the way we do, they're going to be less patient than we are regarding details."

"We already plan on discussing things while we're on vacation." Blaine replied. "So, how about we get heading home so we all can get some time together there before Bas and I need to leave."