The One Where the Heat Goes Out
Living in New York City definitely has its advantages; anything and everything never more than minutes away, having the ability to be who you are without having to worry about being judged or discriminated against and most importantly; it was home. But there were disadvantages; like frequent power outages in the middle of winter that caused Kurt and Blaine to be without heat in their tiny apartment for long periods of time.
So that is why, on this December 24th Kurt and Blaine are snuggled up on the large recliner in their living room by the lit fire place. With their close proximity both men fit perfectly on the chair. Blaine was sitting with Kurt pressed right up beside him with his legs draped lazily over Blaine's. His head rests on his boyfriend's shoulder and his hand on Blaine's stomach.
Both men are clad in loose grey sweatpants and warm Dalton hoodies they'd acquired back in high school. Both men were 25 now but they'd always kept their Dalton hoodies out and ready for wear; Dalton had been such a big part of their relationship that neither Blaine nor Kurt were able to get rid of the old alum.
Snow falls in light blankets over the restless city. It's fluffy and light creating a spangled canvas outside their window. Light from the solar street lamps shine onto the black sky giving it dimension and colour; it's stunning.
Blaine entwines his fingers loosely with Kurt's that rest on his stomach. The silence in their apartment is filled with unspoken thoughts that both know the other already knows therefore there needn't a reason to repeat them aloud. But soon, the thought-filled silence becomes deafening with the need to speak; to say something, anything to fill the empty space.
"I love you" he decides is his best course of action. He knows how much Kurt loves to just sit in silence and be together and he doesn't want to disturb him but he needs to use his vocal chords.
"I love you too Blaine" Kurt comments back absentmindedly. It's an automatic reflex after almost 9 years together. He rubs smooth circles over the knuckle on Blaine's thumb. It's soothing for both of them. But it's cold in their apartment, despite the fire and it's starting to be uncomfortable. "Hey babe?"
"Yeah Sweetheart?" Blaine asks back encouragingly, glad that Kurt caught his bait. He was really tired of sitting in silence and doing nothing; it's exhausting.
"Can you go get us a blanket? I'm so cold" he complains. Blaine is up in a flash, eager to please and soon he returns with all the blankets they own.
"You asked for blankets my Prince?" Blaine bows chivalrously. He knows Kurt can see straight through his act to where he's going but he also knows Kurt can't resist his charms, he's certain he'll get his way.
"Yeah, honey no. I asked for a blanket. Not every single blanket that we own!| Kurt fakes annoyance. He does in fact know where Blaine is going and also knows that Blaine is unbelievably adorable when he gets these ideas. Kurt couldn't possibly say no to his doting darling.
"Let's make a fort!" Blaine cries aloud into the cold apartment. He jumps up onto the couch and starts placing pillows and blankets strategically around their tiny living room.
Soon their entire living room is covered in Blaine's creation. There is a small part directly in front of the fire that is set up with a bunch of pillows and soft blankets for them to sit. Blaine pulls Kurt to the spot by the hand pulling him down so he's lying on his side. Blaine presses his chest against Kurt's back and wraps him in a sweet embrace.
Kurt drinks in Blaine's intoxicating scent that is surrounding all his senses. Had he been doing something it would have been very distracting. He feels Blaine's strong toned arms wrapped firmly and gently at the same time around his chest, he smells Blaine's scent; a mixture of his cologne, coffee, peppermint and just…Blaine, and he hears Blaine's shallow breathes over his shoulder where Blaine's head is resting.
"I love you so much you know" Blaine says with a peppermint kiss to the back of his lover's neck.
"Marry me?" Kurt asks. It's totally spontaneous and sudden but Kurt knows in that moment, when he's snuggled up close by the fire with no heat but all the warmth he needs radiating from Blaine they are forever.
Blaine turns looks down over Kurt's broad shoulder to stare lovingly straight into the man's eyes. The warmth and sureness bursting from his faith gives him all the answers he needs. "Yes" he whispers.
It's the start of their forever. And it's damn near perfect; if only the heat would come back on!
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