Chapter14
Blaine walked out into the kitchen of Kurt's loft. Kurt was sitting down, a tabe full of food lying in front of him. Blaine eyed the food, then Kurt. He watched as a small smile came upon Kurt's face, thus causing himself to smile.
"What's all this?" Blaine asked eyeing the food once more.
"It's the breakfast I made you as a congratulations for opening night,"Kurt said, smiling brighter.
"Well, personally, I thought last night was congratulating enough." Blaine said smirking and sitting down next to Kurt.
"You are a naughty, naughty boy Anderson." Kurt said giving a plate to Blaine.
"I didn't hear you protesting last night so you're just as naughty as I am."
"I am not! I am a sophisticated young man who would like to enjoy breakfast without talking about the things that happened last night."
"Ok, I'll enjoy it." Blaine said eating a piece of bacon.
"Thank you, now are we going to eat in peace?" Kurt asked.
"Yes, we are." Blaine said happily before taking Kurt's hand in his own.
Both boys continued their breakfast, just talking lightly about pretty much anything. Every once in a while they would steal, quick, affectionate glances at each other because why not? They were in love and nothing could make either man happier. After breakfast, the two boys got ready and went to the theatre for that days performance. Both were so distracted, they didn't even realize that they were holding hands until Elliot came upon them and said…
"You two lovebirds better unwind your hands before Becca sees."
"What?" Kurt said looking down at his hand, that was indeed interwoven with Blaine's. He quickly pulled his hand away.
Blaine was a little disappointed by the action, but knew it had to be done. Just then Elliot spoke up again.
"I wish I had what you guys had, you are both really lucky. I'm sorry you have to hide," he said.
"Thanks Elliot," Kurt said smiling.
"Hey Blaine, we should probably head to hair and makeup, shows gonna start in a few hours." Eliot said to Blaine.
"Yeah, totally. See you after the show," Blaine said to Kurt, kissing him on the cheek.
Kurt watched the two boys walk away and sighed contently to himself before heading to his studio.
/
During intermission, Kurt got a knock on the door by a very handsome man.
"Hey stranger," Blaine said walking in.
"Hey," Kurt replied looking up from his magazine.
"That's all you have to say to me? I'm kinda hurt," Blaine said jokingly.
"Well what do you want me to say?" Kurt asked.
Blaine thought for a moment and then said, "Tell me that I look really hot in this costume."
"What?" Kurt asked surprised.
"Tell me that I look really hot in this costume," Blaine repeated.
Kurt stood up, walked over to Blaine and in one quick movement, slammed Blaine against the door.
"You look super, mega, foxy, hot in that costume." Kurt said, voice low and eyes dark.
"Well, that certainly was unexspec-" Blaine tried, but was cut off by Kurt's lips on his own.
The kiss was slow and passionate. Blaine was pinned against the door, Kurt's hands holding Blaine's hands above his head. Kurt licked Blaine's bottom lip asking for entrance. Blaine gladly accepted. Their tongues swirled together causing both boys to moan into each others mouths.
Kurt pulled away, gasping for air. "We need to stop or else we're going to be ripping each others clothes off soon."
"Come on, just a little longer?" Blaine asked as the lights flickered, signifying the end of intermission.
"Nope, you have to get on stage." Kurt said.
Blaine pouted, pecked Kurton the lips and left the room, leaving a very flustered Kurt alone and very turned on.
/
After the show Blaine was, once again, in Kurt's studio.
"Hey, I was wondering if you wanted to go out tonight." Blaine asked.
"Depends on where," Kurt said packing his things.
"It's this restaurant just around the corner, about four blocks away." Blaine a=explained.
"And what's this restaurant like?" Kurt asked.
"Oh it's just a simple restaurant, just like any other." Blaine said.
"Well, I guess. Come on, I'm ready. Lets go see this simple restaurant," Kurt said walking out with Blaine following behind. Little did he know that Blaine was grinning like a madman behind him.
/
Blaine led Kurt into the restaurant and they were seated soon after. They ordered and while waiting Kurt noticed a little stage by their seats.
"What's the stage for?" he asked.
"Oh, that's for their karaoke nights." Blaine said.
"K-Karoake?" Kurt asked.
"Yeah and that's why I wanted to come tonight. Karaoke night is tonight!" Blaine said excitedly.
"T-Tonight?" Kurt stuttered.
"Yeah, and I arranged for us to sing too." Blaine said, oblivious to the look on Kurt's face.
"Blaine I can't," Kurt said.
"Can't what?" Blaine asked.
"Sing. I can't sing tonight."
"Oh come on, you'll be fine. Rachel said you were the only competition for her in your high school glee club. I also really want ot hear you sing."
"Blaine I honestly can't."
"Why not?"
Kurt looked at Blaine. Could he tell Blaine his secret? He'd never told anyone, not even Rachel.
"Kurt, why can't you song tonight?" Blaine asked taking Kurt's hand.
"Because…" Kurt said trailing off.
"Kurt please tell me."
"I can't it's a secret. A secret not even Rachel knows."
"Kurt you know you can tell me anything, I won't judge you."
Kurt looked up, realizing that he had lowered his head in thought. Blaine saw that there were tears forming in his eyes. Whatever this secret was, it must be serious.
"When I first came here, I had the dream of making it big. Getting a lead role in a Broadway show. I was young and hopeful, and also very unprepared," Kurt explained, sniffing here and there.
"There was a job open for the role for the musical Aspects of Love, so I went to audition. I got the role and was so happy," Kurt continued. "The opening night was thrilling, I was so happy that I was doing what I dreamed of. The next day I read the reviews for the show, that's when all my dreams were crushed."
"Kurt, what happened?" Blaine asked seeing as Kurt was now crying.
"The review said that my voice was 'too high'. That I sounded too much like a girl. It said that I wasn't worthy of the spotlight because I was 'too gay'. They told me to go back to my loser hometown and never come back."
"Oh Kurt."
"I soon quit my role and spent many days locked in the loft. Not daring to go anywhere near the harsh, cruel world outside. I never told Rachel about why I was so upset. She didn't push to know, but she was always there for me. Eventually she got me out of my funk, it was then that I decided if the world doesn't want me on Broadway, that I should do something else I Iove. So I took up fashion. My designs soon took off and then I became very popular. I was glad I was making something of myself, but I'll never forget the pain I felt after reading that review. I haven't sung since," Kurt finished.
"Kurt, I'm so sorry." Blaine said.
"It's fine. It was a long time ago and I'm over it, but I haven't tried singing since. I've been too afraid."
"Kurt, I'm sure you are an amazing singer. Forget those reviewers opinions, they didn't mean anything. Kurt, let me hear you sing, just once."
"I can't, I'll just get rejected like last time." Kurt said.
"No they won't Kurt. This is just a small restaurant, no one will criticize. I'll come sing with you just please. I want to hear the voice of the man I love," Blaine pleaded.
Kurt looked into Blaine's eyes. He saw love, kindness, passion and Kurt knew what he had to do. He got up, refusing to look at Blaine and walked out the door. Blaine was left alone at the table.
/
Once outside, Kurt went over to the manager who was talking to a family sitting outside.
"Hello, excuse me, may I ask you a question?" Kurt asked politely.
"Of course," the manager replied.
"May I sing tonight for the karoake?"
"Sure! We love to see people sing, go ahead."
"Thank you," Kurt said, walking back into the restaurant.
/
Blaine was about to leave when he saw Kurt reenter. He didn't look at Blaine, he just kept walking. At first Blaine was confused as to where Kurt was going until he saw where Kurt's gaze was. It was right on the stage. Kurt was going to sing.
/
Kurt walked up to the stage. He walked to the center and turned on the mic.
"Um, hi everyone. I'm Kurt Hummel and I would like to sing for you tonight." Kurt said frightened to death.
He took a deep breath as the music began playing. He glanced at Blaine, gave him a quick smile and then, with one last breath, began to sing.