Hey guys, once again thanks for the lovely responses. Once again, not a lot happens in this chapter but it really shows how Kurt and Blaine are right now and, of course, some lovely tumblr comments too, although not as many as normal. Hope you enjoyed and please stick around, because the next chapter's a good 'un!
The weeks go by and the distance between the boys becomes harder and harder. Kurt doesn't film as much, causing his twitter mentions to be filled with subscribers constantly asking when his next video will be up, and Blaine's vlogs lack their usual cheerfulness. Every day Blaine's comments included phrases like;
Blaine, I miss seeing you're beautiful smile, you looked so sad!
This vlog was so short today and you didn't look well, hope you okay, buddy!
Honestly, both Kurt and Blaine were so tired of missing each other. Their daily thoughts were consumed with the other. They tried to talk as much as they could, but with Kurt's final exams and graduation coming up, they just couldn't find the time. Furthermore, high school wasn't the only stress Kurt had going on in his life;
"Kurt bud", Burt started one night over dinner, "I heard your NYU college application has to be in soon, and you only have a week left for Parsons". Kurt sighed; he was hoping he wouldn't have to have this conversation so soon.
"I haven't even started them yet, dad".
"What?! Why not, this is what you've wanted since you knew what fashion was".
"I know, now I'm just torn…"
"Don't tell me you're going to do YouTube full time? You know I support you with that like crazy, but I just don't see it being a stable career until you're sixty".
"No, I know, I'm not thinking about that, it's just…I'm not sure New York's where I want to be". Burt finally stopped eating at this statement and looked Kurt fully in the eyes.
"Okay, now I'm confused. Kurt, you love this city more than you love me, where else could you possibly want to go?"
"Los Angeles", Kurt said bluntly, causing Burt to gape.
"What on earth? Kurt, you have never mentioned wanting to live in LA in your whole life. You hate warm weather, and you said yourself that the traffic pollution clogged your skin or something".
"I know…it was just a thought", Kurt replied, looking defeated. Burt sighed loudly,
"Look Kurt, I want you to do whatever makes you happy. If that's heading off to the other side of the country? Then I'll be sad but I'll get over it. This just seems kind of sudden, buddy. Make sure whatever you choose is what you really want".
"I will", Kurt said with a smile, and the pair continued their dinner.
Over the other side of the country, Blaine was depressed.
"Wes, I feel like crap. I have no motivation to do videos anymore".
"I know Blaine, everyone's noticed. Your last video was two minutes long, for heaven's sake. What can I do to get you into it again?"
"Bring Kurt here and never let him leave", Blaine deadpanned. Wes was having a hard time hearing his friend as Blaine's face was smooshed into a pillow as he had flopped onto the sofa in despair moments before.
"Yeah, I don't think that would go down very well, you know, legally", Wes replied, "I'm sorry you miss him so much Blaine, I really do. I wish I could do something to make you feel better".
"I know Wes, it's just hard. And I don't want to disappoint any of my subscribers, but it's so difficult".
"Look, let's go out to a club tonight and get totally wasted until we can't even remember our own names. You can film it, put it in your vlog, and hey presto, you've got a hilarious vlog as you are a ridiculous drunk!"
Blaine thought about it for a second. He really felt too depressed to go out, but it had been a while and he really wanted to make a good vlog for his audience. "I'm in", he finally said and headed off to take a much needed shower.
Meanwhile, Kurt was finishing his night time ritual and listening to the beautiful harmonies of Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth when his phone rang. Seeing it was Blaine, he picked up quickly, excited to hear his warm voice.
"Hey Blaine, I was just thinking about you!" He said breathlessly.
"Hey! Kurt! You're my favourite, you know that?" Blaine slurred.
"What? Blaine, are you feeling alright?"
"No Kurt, I miss you so, so, so much, you know that? So much, like a lot. Like, too much".
"Okay, I get it Blaine", Kurt interjected. He wanted to laugh but he was too confused to do so.
"Say you miss me too, please".
"I miss you too, Blaine".
"Wish I could be with you right now. I-I-I lurve you Kurt", Blaine said, emphasising the 'lurve'. It was then that it clicked for Kurt;
"Blaine, are you drunk?!"
"Mmmmmmm", was the response Kurt received, "I went out with Wes and we got super wasted. Well, I got super wasted; Wes is being an old man and only has one beer. Hey Wes, you're an old man!"
"Are you having fun, Blaine?" Kurt asked.
"Not as much fun as if you were here! Can you come here and dance with me?"
"No Blaine", Kurt said. He felt an explanation as to why he couldn't be there would be lost on the drunken man, "I'm going to go now, okay?" Kurt ignored the sounds of Blaine's protests and continued, "I'm glad you're having fun, but make sure you don't drink too much and stick with Wes. Promise, baby?"
"I promise Kurt, but only because I love you so much".
"You're a dork", Kurt laughed.
"You're MY dork! Make sure everyone at school knows that, okay?"
"Okay, I'll tell them all tomorrow, Blaine", Kurt said, laughing again, "love you".
"I LOVE YOU", was the shouted response on the other end. Hanging up, Kurt was contemplative. It was so nice to speak to Blaine, even when he wouldn't remember it the next day. Sometimes he worried that Blaine wasn't taking care of himself. Kurt had seen his most recent vlogs and he saw how down his boyfriend had been. Knowing that he was loosening up and having some fun put Kurt's mind at ease, and he fell into a deep sleep.
KurtTheVlogger: Stuck between a rock and a hard place right now, guys!
KurtTheVlogger: It's college decision time, and I need to choose where I want to go…any advice?
KurtTheVlogger: I've always dreamed of college in New York, but recently, LA is where my heart is…
Oh my god…this is total retaliation from Seb's tweet! Seb tries to drop us a clue (total red herring) and so Kurt sends one right back!
"LA is where my heart is", can someone engrave that on my tombstone please! These boy's will be the death of me! #klaine
This is so sweet! That's enough confirmation for me, right there. I don't need anything else. #klaineison
This is a vague tweet…don't read too much into it, Klainers #lolklainers