"Okay. You have everything you need. Don't forget that you can call me for any reason if you need to but I think you guys will get along just fine." Paige put the diaper bag on the table, "I hope you have a great time together." She handed Gabriel to Blaine, "Merry Christmas boys! I'll see you Sunday at five!" She smiled as Kurt softly closed the loft door behind her.
Kurt turned and looked at Blaine who was holding the little boy close, kissing his forehead sweetly, "We really have him here." Kurt walked over to Blaine, "I wasn't sure if she was really going to leave him."
Blaine shifted Gabriel to one arm and put the other around Kurt's shoulders pulling him in for a group hug. He couldn't help the thought that filtered through his mind about them being a family, "I'm so happy right now." Blaine breathed.
"Me too." Kurt agreed holding onto Blaine and Gabe.
Once they got Gabriel's things settled, Blaine sat on the floor playing with Gabe while Kurt put the finishing touches on their lunch. He checked to make sure the soup was still simmering and added a few more spices to it. Kurt double checked the ingredient list that hung on the fridge for Christmas dinner, made sure the pies he made earlier were still looking good, and that nothing for tomorrow was missed. He then joined Blaine and Gabe in the living room. Kurt watched in amazement how Blaine interacted with the toddler. Blaine loved this little boy so much. You could see it in his eyes. You could tell by the way he held Gabriel close when he wanted a hug. How he kissed his check and told him he loved him when Gabe wanted to cry. You could see the love pour out of him as he gave his time to this little boy. Kurt sat quietly tinking about the possible future. Blaine and Kurt watching children who look like them grow up, find love, get married, have kids, and watch the cycle repeat itself. Kurt looked under the tree. The gifts were piled high underneath. Granted a lot were to Kurt or Blaine from one another but Gabe's gifts were there too along with Burt and Carole's. Kurt smiled as he stared at the tree. Blaine had managed to convince Kurt that Santa needed to come. Even if Gabriel wouldn't understand it. So hidden in a corner of Rachel's old room, now used as a spare bedroom or their music room on account of them moving the piano into the room after Rachel left, was a box full of presents and a stocking for everyone. Kurt turned his attention back to the toddler in the room. He was currently very interested in the shape sorter Blaine had pulled out for him to play with. Kurt couldn't help but feel his heart swell with love. Gabe rubbed his eyes as he yawned. He pouted as he tried to put a square plastic shape into the star shaped hole. Blaine scooped him up in his arms and softly sung:
Come stop your crying
It will be alright
Just take my hand
Hold it tight
I will protect you
From all around you
I will be here
Don't you cry
Blaine snuggled Gabriel to his chest:
For one so small
You seem so strong
My arms will hold you,
Keep you safe and warm
This bond between us
Can't be broken
I will be here
Don't you cry
'Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
Slowly as not to jostle him too much Blaine made his way to their bedroom where the playpen was set up for Gabriel to sleep in:
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be in my heart, always
Why can't they understand the way we feel?
They just don't trust what they can't explain
I know we're different but deep inside us
We're not that different at all
And you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
Kurt quietly joined in as he watched the love of his life lay a sleeping toddler down carefully:
Don't listen to them
'Cause what do they know
We need each other
To have, to hold
They'll see in time
I know
When destiny calls you
You must be strong
I may not be with you
But you've got to hold on
They'll see in time
I know
We'll show them together
'Cause you'll be in my heart
Believe me you'll be in my heart
I'll be there from this day on,
Now and forever more
Blaine placed the soft fluffy green frog blanket on top of Gabe. Carefully tucking him in:
Oh, you'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart, always
Always
I'll be with you
I'll be there for you always
Always and always
Just look over your shoulder
Just look over your shoulder
Just look over your shoulder
I'll be there
Always
With one last look Kurt and Blaine tiptoed out of their room and shut the curtain. Sure it didn't keep the noise out but it did shield him from the sunlight streaming through the loft. The two adults made their way to the kitchen. Gabe would nap while Kurt and Blaine ate lunch. By the time they were done Gabriel should be up and ready to eat. Blaine took two water bottles out of the fridge and set them on the table.
"What time is dad's flight supposed to get in?" Kurt asked Blaine. He couldn't remember off the top of his head and his phone, which had the details of the flight, was on the coffee table.
"I think he said they should be here by sixish." Blaine replied taking a sip of his water bottle he had retrieved earlier, "You want to take Gabriel to the park after lunch? It's not too cold and it's only snowing a little."
Kurt smiled, "That sounds like fun." He moved around the kitchen grabbing mismatched bowls and spoons.
"Kurt." Blaine said using that tone that meant he wanted Kurt's attention for something serious.
Kurt turned around to see Blaine's hand stretched out towards him. He gingerly curled his fingers around Blaine's wrist and allowed himself to be tugged into Blaine's lap. Blaine's free hand slowly traveled up and down Kurt's spine sending tiny shocks through Kurt's body. His eyes looked everywhere but into Kurt's.
"What is it honey?" Kurt asked.
"I'm just so happy to be with you. To have Gabe here. To have your dad and Carole coming to visit. I love you so much. I just wanted you to know. I know I don't say it enough or probably even show it enough but…." His heartfelt speech was cut off by Kurt's lips on his. Kurt moved his hands to either side of Blaine's face softly caressing his skin. Blaine pulled Kurt closer. Soft moans and quick breaths were shared. Blaine's hands roamed over Kurt's lower back as the kiss deepened. Kurt's mouth moved to Blaine's jaw, his neck, his adam's apple. Kissing, licking, sucking softly.
Blaine whined when Kurt moved his mouth away for a moment, "I love you." He said honestly. He hated when Blaine thought he wasn't enough. Blaine's insecurities would take hold and he couldn't help but think the worst, "You tell me all the time. I never, ever, doubt that you love me. You show me you love me in so many ways. Only you would still get up and make breakfast in bed every Sunday just because you can. You are the only one who I can watch a scary movie with because I know I can hide in your arms. You are the only one who I can argue with and know you will still be here and never leave me. You are the one I can count on to slip notes into my notebook so when I'm at school and you're not in the same class, you're still there because you still left a piece of you with me. You are the only one that makes me feel the way I do every day." Kurt caressed the side of Blaine's face, "Don't ever, for a moment, think that you aren't doing enough to show me how much you care or to tell me how much you love me because you do. I see it in your eyes when you look at me, I feel it in your hands when you touch me and I feel it in my heart when I think about you. Blaine Anderson. I love you. I will always love you." Kurt embraced Blaine tightly not wanting to let him go. Ever since they had once broken up, Blaine was so scared all the time that something would happen and they would get split up again and it would be something he would have done. It was so long ago but Blaine still never fully got over almost losing Kurt. He wasn't sure if he could handle that again. Blaine's arms tightened around Kurt's waist, holding him impossibly close. He just wanted to sit there with Kurt in his arms and a little boy asleep in the playpen. This was home. This is where Blaine had always wanted to be.
A short while later Gabe had woken up from his nap, Blaine fed him lunch while Kurt packed the diaper bag. After dressing Gabriel in a pair of blue jeans, a black and white striped turtleneck, his bright orange winter coat, and orange and blue stripped mittens they were finally able to get out the door. Blaine carried Gabe on his hip and slipped Kurt's left hand in his, as they walked down the street to the park. He had noticed a small playground only a few blocks from their apartment once when he was walking Molly and Gabe to the subway after Monday night dinner. Blaine let the toddler get down and play when they reached their destination. Blaine happily chased the toddler around, lightly tossing snow at him, helping him up and down the slide while Kurt sat on one of the benches and watched. He couldn't help but notice the group of parents that seemed to be together watching Blaine and Gabe intently. Kurt felt uneasiness in the pit of his stomach. 'Please let them be nice or just keep their mouths shut.'He thought.
Blaine came running up behind Gabe, "He needs a tissue." He stated holding the little boy's hand.
Kurt smiled and dug out the travel pack of Puffs that he tossed in the diaper bag, "Here you go, Sweetie." He said wiping Gabriel's nose.
"Nose!" Gabe exclaimed proudly pointing to it.
"Smart boy!" Kurt smiled. Blaine kissed Kurt quickly on the check then took Gabe's hand and led him back to the playground area. Kurt pulled his phone out and snapped a few photos of them playing together.
He turned his head when he heard whispering behind him.
"Do you see that?"
"What's wrong with them? Bringing a child up like that?"
"Ugh. Disgusting."
"There are small children here."
"Exactly. I don't want to have my kids ask me questions about that."
Before Kurt could say a word to the group of parents who obviously had a problem with him he heard an authoritative voice above all of them, "Excuse me." The man bellowed, "There a problem here?"
The group, who had no problems speaking their minds a few moments ago, was now speechless, "Good." He said, "I just thought I'd check." The man crossed his arms and stared at the group as if he was daring them to say something. Slowly they gathered up their children and walked away leaving Kurt, Blaine, Gabe, and one other family there. The man who chased them off sat down next to Kurt.
"Hi." He said warmly, "I'm Preston."
"Kurt." Kurt shook the man's hand.
"Your son is adorable. Looks just like your husband." He nodded towards Gabe, "He looks like he's having a blast. Is he your first one?" He said striking up conversation.
"Uh…He's not my…" Kurt stuttered. Someone actually seemed nice enough and wanted to talk to him about Blaine and Gabe. Granted he was wrong about it being his son but that was easily corrected if he could speak properly.
"I'm sorry. I just assumed with what they were saying and the ring that he was your husband." Preston apologized.
"Fiancé, yes. Son, no." Kurt explained quickly, "We are sort-of babysitting." He took a quick breath, "His mom passed away and she was a good friend of my fiancé's so we thought it would be nice to spend the holiday with him so he's not alone or with strangers."
"That's really sweet of you." Preston said.
"It was mostly his idea." Kurt said pointing to Blaine, "He loves kids. He has such a big heart." Kurt gushed. Kurt smiled, "Do you have kids?"
"Two. That's my son, Oliver." He pointed to the little boy in the multi-color winter coat, "And my wife, Genevieve is nursing our daughter, Scarlett." He pointed to the young woman sitting closer to the slide who was holding a small bundle of purple in her arms, "Ollie is almost three and Scarlett is fourteen months."
"Gabriel is two but I don't remember off hand if he's closer to two or three. And my fiancé's name is Blaine." Kurt smiled, "So you come here often?" Kurt sighed, "Sorry. That sounded like a really really bad pick up line." He laughed.
Preston chuckled, "We live close by so Gen and the kids are here a lot. More than I am." He smiled, "I travel a lot for work."
"What do you do?" Kurt asked politely.
"I work for the FBI. Nothing as exciting as running around chasing criminals. I just work in the IT department, and my wife is in college at Tish for her degree in acting. She just picked up this part-time acting gig for a TV show. It's just a few apperances but it's still exciting."
"What show?" Kurt said excitedly.
"It's called 'Chloe's Closet'. I don't want to ruin anything if you watch it but haven't heard the rumors."
"No way!" Kurt exclaimed, "Blaine and I absolutely love that show! Who is she? Is she the rumored girlfriend?" Kurt asked enthusiastically. He watched that show religiously and when he wasn't home he DVR'd the episodes.
"Yup, Gen just picked up the role of 'Amelia'. Chloe's new girlfriend." Preston chuckled.
"That is so cool! Oh my gosh! Wait till I tell Blaine!" Kurt smiled, "We watch that show all the time! I work for and it is one of the biggest topics we gossip about."
"Oh wow! Gen would love to hear more about working at Vogue. That woman is all about clothes." He waved at his wife, "What does your fiancé do?"
"Oh well we both go to NYADA, and we both work at the Spotlight Diner." Kurt said still giddy from hearing about his favorite show.
"Wow so you're in school, work at a diner and do Vogue?" Preston clarified, "That's a lot. I'm impressed."
"It's a lot but I love it." Kurt watched as Blaine helped Gabriel down the slide, "I'm lucky that I can do some of the work from home through my laptop so that gives us time between school and the diner."
"That's good." Preston stood up, "Excuse me one second. I'm going to go grab Scarlett so Gen can play with Ollie." Kurt waived Blaine over as Preston went to his wife.
"Make a friend?" Blaine teased.
"Oh my gosh, Blaine! His wife is Chloe's new girlfriend on Chloe's Closet!" Kurt exclaimed.
"What!" Blaine looked around, "That is so neat!"
"I know!" Kurt exclaimed.
Preston walked back over to the bench where Kurt was seated with his daughter in his arms, "Hi, I'm Preston." He extended his hand to Blaine.
"Hi. I'm Blaine. Kurt's…"
"Fiancé. He talks about you a lot." Preston smiled shaking Blaine's hand. Kurt felt the tips of his ears turn red.
"So I've heard." Blaine smiled remembering his first conversation with Elliot when he finally moved to New York City, "Nice to meet you." Blaine said. He turned his attention to back to Gabe; he looked over his shoulder at Kurt with a flirty glint in his eye.
"How long have you two been together?" He asked.
"We have been together for a little over…" Kurt quickly did math in his head, "Three and a half years. It will be four years in March. We've been engaged for a year and two months. To the day actually." He said as he thought about it. He didn't count their break up since deep down Kurt never felt like they fully broke up, they just took a break for a little while, "We've known each other since I was sixteen, and he was seventeen."
"Oh wow. Another high school couple." Preston smiled, "Our five year anniversary is coming up in February. We got married at seventeen for her, eighteen for me. We dated for four years before that, but we've know each other since middle school."
"Aw. That's so sweet." Kurt smiled.
Preston held his daughter tightly, "Hey, we are going to head out of here. She's getting chilly and Ollie's probably soaked to the bone. Maybe the kids can get together sometime? Gen is always looking for playmates for Ollie. Can I give you our numbers?" He asked.
"Sure. I mean I don't know when we will have Gabe but if we have him for a long weekend or something I'm sure he'd love to have someone to play with." Kurt and Preston exchanged numbers and goodbyes. Blaine came bounding up as their new acquaintances left.
"Gabe's getting cold. Want to head back home?" Blaine leaned over Kurt flirtatiously, "Grab coffee on the way?"
Kurt leaned towards Blaine meeting his lips, "Only if you know my coffee order." His blue eyes twinkled.
Blaine pulled Kurt up to a standing position. His fingers lacing through Kurt's, "Always." He breathed as he kissed Kurt once again. Their intimate moment was cut short when a tiny hand wrapped around Kurt's leg tugging at his pants.
"Up!" Demanded the young boy.
Kurt grinned as he picked Gabe up and kissed him on the check. He grabbed Blaine's hand and held it tight. They walked hand in hand a few blocks north to the small coffee shop around the block from the loft.
"I'll take a medium drip and a nonfat mocha for the love of my life." Blaine said proudly, "Also a hot chocolate for the mini-love of my life." Blaine smiled as he watched Kurt sit on one of the loveseats that were placed around the shop.
"Name?" The barista asked.
"Blaine." He said absentmindedly. He quickly paid for their coffees. As soon as they were done he walked over to Kurt.
"He's almost asleep." Kurt said softly.
Blaine put the drinks down and pulled out his phone, "This is too cute." He snapped a picture of Kurt snuggling Gabe in his arms. The two made small talk as they drank their coffee opting to take Gabe's hot chocolate home for him to drink later. Once they were finished Blaine took both cups and tossed them in the nearest trash can. Kurt shifted Gabe and stood up to follow Blaine out of the shop. They walked down the street as a light snow began to fall again. Kurt smiled as he heard bells ring in the distance. Blaine softly started to sing:
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?
In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight,
We're happy tonight.
Walking in a winter wonderland
Blaine smiled at Kurt who took over the next verse:
Gone away is the bluebird,
Here to stay is a new bird
He sings a love song,
While we stroll along
Walking in a winter wonderland.
Kurt chastely kissed Blaine before he could join Kurt in singing the rest of the song:
In the meadow we can build a snowman,
Will pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say: Are you married?
We'll say: No man,
But you can do the job
When you're in town.
Blaine caressed Kurt's hand, grazing over his engagement ring:
Later on, we'll conspire,
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid,
The plans that we've made,
Walking in a winter wonderland
In the meadow we can build a snowman,
Will pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say: Are you married?
We'll say: No man,
But you can do the job
When you're in town.
Later on, we'll conspire,
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid,
The plans that we've made,
Walking in a winter wonderland
Walking in a winter wonderland
Walking in a winter wonderland
Kurt went high as Blaine sung low, to end their duet.
Carefully as not to wake Gabe, Kurt shifted him so he could pull Blaine into his embrace. Before they knew it they were back at the loft and Gabe was up. Cranky because he was wet, cold and being tugged out of the clothes he was in. Kurt changed Gabriel's diaper, dried him off and pulled fresh clothes out. A pair of steel grey dress pants, white button up shirt, red vest, and of course a matching steel grey bowtie. Once socks were on they emerged from the bedroom.
"I told you he'd look adorable." Blaine smirked. He had picked out the outfit when he saw the bowtie on display while shopping one day.
"I never said he wouldn't. I just said that you have an addiction." He pointed to the bowtie as he set Gabe on the floor with a few toys.
"You want to talk about fashion addictions?" Blaine joked.
"Darling. There is an entire dresser drawer dedicated to your bowties." Kurt teased.
"And we have two for your scarves." Blaine nudged Kurt's shoulder lightly.
"Yes. But I work for Vogue. I have to be fashion forward." Kurt leaned against the smaller boy's frame.
"And I have a hot fiancé who works there so I need to look good too." Blaine tried to reason.
"He can't possibly as hot as my fiancé." Kurt teased.
"Hmmm. I don't know. My fiancé, he's a pretty stunning guy." Blaine smiled at Kurt. They played this game often. One trying to get the other to crack, seeing how long they can toss 'fiancé' around before one slips up and says husband.
"And I recall telling my fiancé that he is so delicious that just the thought of him can turn me on." Kurt whispered sensually.
Blaine smirked, "Better watch it." He said as Kurt scooted closer, "My fiancé is a jealous man. He won't take too kindly to all this touching." He chuckled softly.
"Maybe there should be more touching. I happen to love touching my fiancé." Kurt kissed Blaine's neck, "I love you." He said.
Blaine pulled back from Kurt so he could look in his eyes, "I love you, Kurt." He said sealing his sentence with a kiss.
The rest of the afternoon was filled with cuddles, playtime, soft words between Blaine and Kurt, laughter, and fun. Kurt had started dinner and was moving around the kitchen humming along to Christmas carols in his head when he felt Blaine's strong arms wrap around his waist. Kurt tingled as Blaine's lips crashed onto his neck.
"Gabe is napping." Blaine said softly.
"Mmmm." Kurt tilted his neck to give Blaine better access
"So I was thinking we had some time on our hands." His voice was dark and husky.
"I'm supposed to be cooking dinner." Kurt said coyly.
Blaine nuzzled the crook of Kurt's neck, "Dinner looks like it can watch itself for a few minutes." Blaine tried again.
Kurt just laughed and started to sing:
I really can't stay
Blaine caught on quickly:
(But baby, it's cold outside)
Kurt and Blaine picked up the song like it was only yesterday they were singing it around Dalton:
I've got to go away
(but baby, it's cold outside)
This evening has been
(Been hoping that you'd drop in)
So very nice
(I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice)
My mother will start to worry
(Beautiful, what's your hurry?)
My father will be pacing the floor
(Listen to the fireplace roar)
So really, I'd better scurry
(Beautiful, please don't hurry)
But maybe just a half a drink more
(Put some records on while I pour)
Blaine and Kurt danced around the kitchen:
The neighbors might think
(Baby, it's bad out there)
Say, what's in this drink?
(no cabs to be had out there)
I wish I knew how
(Your eyes are like starlight)
To break this spell
(I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell)
I ought to say no, no, no, sir
(Mind if I move in closer?)
Blaine tugged Kurt's hand and pull into his arms:
At least I'm gonna say that I tried
(What's the sense in hurting my pride?)
I really can't stay
(Baby, don't hold out)
Oh but it's cold outside(both)
Kurt wiggled out of Blaine's grasp after meeting him for a quick kiss:
I simply must go
(But baby, it's cold outside)
The answer is no
(But baby, it's cold outside)
This welcome has been
(How lucky that you dropped in)
So nice and warm
(Look out the window at that storm)
My sister will be suspicious
(Gosh, your lips look delicious)
My brother will be there at the door
(Waves upon a tropical shore)
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious
(Ooh, your lips are delicious)
But maybe just a cigarette more
(Never such a blizzard before)
The couple danced their way from the kitchen to the living room:
I've got to get home
(But baby, you'll freeze out there)
Say, lend me your coat
(It's up to your knees out there)
You've really been grand
(I thrill when you touch my hand)
But don't you see
(How can you do this thing to me?)
There's bound to be talk tomorrow
(Think of my life long sorrow)
At least there will be plenty implied
(If you caught pneumonia and died)
I really can't stay
(Get over that hold out)
Blaine playfully pushed Kurt onto the couch and crawled on top of him:
Oh, but it's cold outside
(Oh, but it's cold outside)
They both ended the song soft and breathy. Kurt loved having Blaine's weight on top of him. It was as if he was a security blanket Kurt could cling too. Their lips met in a flash. Kurt's legs wrapping around Blaine pulling him close, one of Blaine's hands slide down Kurt's body, while the other caressed the side of Kurt's face. Kurt felt himself twitch as Blaine's touch sent electric shocks throughout Kurt's body.
"Oh God." Kurt said, "As much as I want to do this the slow way, we'd probably be better off a little quicker so we don't wake him up." Kurt nodded to their bedroom where Gabe was napping. Blaine grunted in response and started fumbling with Kurt's pants. After popping the button he started to pull the zipper down slowly.
"Whoa!" They heard from the loft door. Both heads snapped to the side to see Burt and Carole with their mouths open. Carole had her hand up to her eyes and Burt's eyes were practically outside his head, "Sorry. We should have knocked." Burt said with a knowing smirk on his face, "Let's go put these bags away while they uh…wrap up."
As soon as they left the room and shut the curtain to Rachel's old room Blaine burst into a fit of giggles. Kurt threw his head back onto the couch cushion, "I think I'm going to die of embarrassment." Kurt felt Blaine put his head on his chest, "It's not funny." Kurt tried not to laugh but it was contagious.
"Cockblocked by your dad." Blaine laughed, "That is funny." He retorted.
Kurt sighed. He lightly shoved Blaine, "Okay, off." He laughed.
Blaine leaned down close to Kurt's ear and whispered, "We will have to finish this later."
Kurt kissed Blaine in response before Blaine shimmied his way off Kurt. After adjusting their clothes, fixing hair and thinking about anything except what they were doing they were ready to greet their guests.
"You boys all set?" Burt called out not able to hide the humor in his voice.
"Yup." Blaine said with a smirk aimed towards Kurt. Blaine took a seat at the kitchen table. Burt and Carole sat down with Blaine while Kurt checked on dinner.
"So looks like things are good here." Burt said winking at Kurt.
"Couldn't be better." Blaine said popping a chunk of cucumber into his mouth. Kurt shooed his hand away while he chopped up the rest of the vegetables.
"I'm glad to hear that." Carole said sweetly.
Kurt sat down after he put the salad in the fridge, "I thought you were going to call me when you landed." Kurt said to his father.
"We thought it would be a nice surprise." Burt chuckled and shook his head a bit, "I didn't realize it would be that big of a surprise though."
Kurt's face flushed with embarrassment, "It's good that you two are like that still. Stay that way as long as you can because soon you'll become your father and I. Sitting at home eating a tub of ice cream between watching two TV shows at once." Carole smiled.
"So I saw the stack of gifts in the bedroom." Burt smiled. Kurt and Blaine had filled them in on their holiday guest. Burt and Carole loved the idea of having a little one around to spend the holiday with, "Are there toys for other kids left at the toy store or did you buy them all?"
"It's not all toys. We bought him clothes too." Kurt stated.
"Of course there are." Burt took a sip of his soda that Kurt had handed him, "I'm not sure who is worse. You or Blaine."
"Kurt." Blaine answered quickly.
"I'm not the one that bought him four bowties and several outfits to match each one, and insisted he wear one for dinner tonight." Kurt tattled.
"No honey. You're the one that came home with five bags of clothes because Isabelle let you use the company credit card to buy them. I believe you said her words were 'just in case you want to get a nice photo of the three of you, he will have a great wardrobe.' So it's defiantly you. Not me." Blaine said smugly.
"Yea, yea. I'll just let you win this one, B." Kurt said knowing he couldn't win the argument anyway. Kurt smiled at Blaine.
"Bane! Kur!" A little voice yelled, "Up!"
"I'll get him." Kurt offered getting up from the table. Kurt walked into their bedroom and picked Gabe up out of the playpen. He changed his diaper, put his bowtie back on, smoothed out his hair and carried him back into the kitchen, "Do you remember everyone Gabe?" He asked holding the toddler tightly.
"Oh he's so handsome!" Carole exclaimed. Kurt and Blaine had texted both of them pictures but with his little bowtie on, his sweet little outfit, and his fine brown hair he looked even more adorable than any picture she saw, "Hi honey." She said softly.
Gabe looked from Kurt to Blaine and buried his head in Kurt's chest, "Hey. Can you say 'hi'? Blaine rubbed Gabe's back soothingly.
"No." Was the short response.
"Can you wave?" Blaine asked smiling slightly.
"No." Gabe gripped Kurt's shirt tighter.
"Okay." Blaine sighed.
Burt got up and smiled, "Hey buddy. Want to play?" He opened his arms. Gabe lifted his head to see who was talking to him. He carefully studied Burt for a moment before reaching for him. Burt laughed as the little boy climbed into his arms.
"Pay Dab-dilla." He said with a smile.
"Okay. Let's go find some toys." Burt walked into the living room and sat down on the floor leaving the other three adults stunned.
"How did you do that?" Blaine asked.
Burt chuckled, "When Kurt was little he hated when someone was over and he had to greet them. He just wanted to do his own thing and not be bothered. So asking him if he wanted to play was always better than asking him to say 'hi' to someone he didn't know. Once he was concentrated on playing he'd jabber on to whoever happened to take the time to sit with him." Burt passed a toy car back and forth with Gabe.
Blaine joined Burt and Gabe on the floor while Kurt and Carole finished preparing dinner. The night passed uneventfully. Gabe was passed around and doted on by everyone. Burt snuck him a bite of pie before dinner was done and Carole let him get away with not eating his vegetables. Blaine was just as bad. He let Gabe sit in his lap for the meal instead of making him sit in the booster chair at the table. Then again, Kurt wasn't too innocent either. He was the one that let Gabe play with a few toys at the table. After dinner and dessert they all sat around the living room watching Christmas classics such as: "Frosty the Snowman", "Little Drummer Boy", "Rudolf", and "The Year Without A Santa Clause". Then just before they put Gabriel to bed they let him watch "The Polar Express". Blaine and Kurt happily sang along to all the songs while Burt and Carole watched their two boys in a different light. They saw how they would be when they became fathers. They saw the way Kurt's arm was wrapped around Blaine. How Blaine was leaning into Kurt with Gabe wrapped between the two of them. They watched as Blaine's fingers curled around Kurt's. How Kurt ran his fingers through Gabe's hair absentmindedly. They watched as Kurt dropped small kisses onto the top of Blaine's head during the movie when they assumed no one was watching them. The smile on Blaine's face and the way his eyes lit up every time Gabriel snuggled in deeper. Burt and Carole knew this was a small window into the future and they were determined to soak up every bit of it.
Songs used: You'll Be In My Heart by Phil Collins: /git6DCXSqjE
Winter Wonderland by Michel Buble: /17731HiOiXg
Baby It's Cold Outside Glee: /BgdLdl60EMA