AN: Translation for the French will be at the bottom of the document. I used google translate so if it is wrong, I am sorry. I hope you all enjoy this. As always, please read and review. A thank you to nardy for actually giving me the correct French. So, the chapter has now been edited and should read correctly for any who are native speakers.
Sebastian had a lot of work to get done... Law School sucked. He'd stopped on the way home to get some much needed coffee and some things to make dinner and then settled in at home to get his work done. Once he was finished with his work he checked the time, pleased to note that it wasn't very late. He knew that Kurt had likely spoken to his father today and Sebastian knew he should talk with his mother.
He cleaned up from dinner, grabbed himself a bottle of water and settled onto the sofa to get comfortable for what might turn into a very long talk. It was hard to tell with his mother. He dialed the number and waited.
"Hello?" Came the light, musical voice of his mother. She always answered the phone in English unless they were actually in France.
"Bonjour Maman." Sebastian says, automatically slipping into French because he knew his mother preferred it and didn't get to speak it often enough in her own opinion.
"Sebastian Mon Chéri, Comment vas tu?"
"Bien Maman, Et toi et papa, comment allez vous?"
"Nous ça va. Et a quoi dois-je l'honneur de ton appel?" Genvieve Smythe inquires.
"J'ai des nouvelles."
"De bonnes nouvelles, j'espère."
"De bonnes nouvelles." Sebastian confirms.
"Alors vas-y, je t'écoute."
"J'ai un petit ami." Sebastian begins
"Et depuis quand? Qui est ce? Dis moi tout je t'en prie." Genvieve giggles. She was quite excited for the news. While she had heard of his romance with Michel, Sebastian was very private about his love life so she was just a little caught off guard by his calling her to inform her of the change in relationship status.
Sebastian chuckled and launched into the story. He regaled her with some of the details of what happened from Thursday onward though he did leave out the more... intimate ones. She listened enrapt until he completely finished his story. She couldn't believe it, it sounded to her like her little boy was in love. Perhaps it might be too soon for him to admit such but the way he went on about this boy, she was almost certain that it would be love. She couldn't be happier for him.
"Serait-ce ce même Kurt que tu connaissais quand tu étais au lycée?" Genvieve asks.
"Lui même. Sebastian affirms, He nearly had to wince at the giggle his mother let out then."Pourquoi est ce que tu ris?"
""Pourquoi je ris ? Je t'en prie Sebastian, je suis contente parce que je me souviens de la façon que tu avais de parler de ce garçon. Oui, ce n'était que remarques assassines et agacement, mais je ne t'avais jamais entendu parler d'un garçon avec autant de passion. Tu adorais ce défi, ce feu... ça te brûlait, mais tu en voulais plus encore, même si tu prétendais le détester.." Genvieve says with a chuckle.
"Mother..." Sebastian groans, reverting to English to chide her.
"Sebastian, think about it. Be honest with yourself, please. Perhaps you did not understand it fully then, but I think you have always had feelings for this Kurt Hummel. I am just happy that you are to a place where finally you can face those feelings... And I am glad that he can return them. I just want my little boy to be happy. You sound happy so of course I am happy for you." Genvieve says, switching to English herself so her son can see how serious she is about this.
"His family still lives in Lima. We may have only become official as of Sunday but... we both have Thanksgiving break around the same time and we'll both be going back to Ohio for the holidays. I'll have to put in an appearance for dinner with his family. Will you and father want to meet Kurt?" Sebastian inquires.
"Of course. Did you really think you needed to ask that, Sebastian? We will meet this boy with whom you have been infatuated for years." She giggles teasing her son.
"If you keep that up mother, I am hanging up the phone."
"Sorry, sorry. I am just happy for you. Now, tell me more about this boy." Genvieve prompts.
Sebastian rolls his eyes even though she cannot see it. He does however comply and gives his mother information as to what Kurt looks like and that he speaks French as well. That he took the class because he loved the language not because he had any real connection to France other than that. But he knew that it would endear Kurt to his mother anyway. He told her about the dessert Kurt had made, and how back in school Kurt was the only person he'd met that had never back down from him and always matched him barb for barb.
"So that is how it started. He gave as good as you dished out. It sounds familiar." Genvieve says with a little laugh.
"What do you mean?"
"It sounds like how things once were between your father and myself. When first I met him, I hated him. Or well I thought I did at least. He was so arrogant - so everything your grandmother despised. Every time he opened his mouth I wanted to hit him. And you know me, Sebastian, I am not a violent woman. But he was so rude... That all changed one evening. We both ended up at the same party. His best friend was dating my good friend and so there we were. I had a little to drink but not a lot. However this one young man was very drunk and very uncaring of the fact that I was not interested. I ended up pinned to a wall with this drunk groping at me... Then suddenly the drunk was gone... and there was your father, standing over the man, very angry. They fought but your father also verbally laid into him. After that, I saw him in a very different light. We started talking and the more I got to know your father, the more I liked him and eventually we fell for each other. But no matter how in love we became, I never let him walk all over me. Any time he goes too far I do not hesitate to tell him so. Though we do not often fight with words, when we do I match him word for word. So yes, it is quite a familiar story to me." She explains, laughing.
Sebastian was rendered temporarily mute at that bit of information. He had never really heard the story of how his parents had gotten together. He wasn't quite sure how he felt about whatever this was between he and Kurt mirroring what happened between his parents in anyway... But admittedly he was more like his father than he wanted to admit and Kurt was definitely more like Genvieve... personality wise though his tongue was far sharper than hers... He forced his mind to not think about that right now.
"So you really didn't like father when you first met him?" Sebastian inquires.
"No, I did not. He has however grown on me over the years. But I have also learned how to work with him and how to work around him. I have learned when I must stand toe to toe with him and when I must step back. It is a learning process and even now there are times when I must adapt... but I love your father so very much, Sebastian. Though it is always hard work to maintain the balance for a happy marriage, it is always worth it." Genvieve explains.
Sebastian chuckles at that. "Well Kurt already knows how to work around me. He doesn't take my shit. He goes toe to toe with me, doesn't back down and calls me out whenever I'm in the wrong. He never hesitates to do it. He has never once outwardly seemed truly intimidated by me. Since we became friends, I've enjoyed the intellectual tete a tete. He is a challenge." Sebastian muses.
Genvieve smiles at hearing those words. "The more you speak of this young man, the more I would like to meet him. He sounds very much like someone worth knowing."
"He is." Sebastian agrees. He and his mother wrap up their conversation and Sebastian cannot help but feel like a small weight has been lifted off his chest. He hadn't even realized he had been worried about what his mother would think but perhaps he shouldn't have been. He should have known his mother would like Kurt. True they hadn't met yet, but there were enough qualities to like about Kurt. He liked Kurt, and he was infinitely harder to please than his mother was.
Speaking of Kurt however...
~ How did your talk with your father go? -S~ He texted.
~ Better than expected though he made me promise to tell Blaine. -K~
~ How did that conversation go? - S~
~ Far more interestingly. Too long to text though. - K~
Sebastian grinned and dialed Kurt then. "So what did you and our dear Blaine talk about?"
"A little of this, a little of that... and how I seem to be a topic you two discuss with some measure of frequency and little measure of decorum." Kurt teases.
Sebastian blushed at that and was ever so glad Kurt couldn't see him right now. "Which time did he tell you about?"
"July before going off to college, when I had to return home to keep Finn from having parties."
"Ah... right then."
"You sound relieved."
"Considering that I may or may not have inadvertently given Blaine Anderson some choice blackmail material were he that sort of person? Yes, I am definitely relieved."
Kurt ponders this. "Hmm I may just have to see what information I can get him to reveal then. Blaine may not be that type of person but I certainly am."
"I shouldn't have said anything should I have?"
"No, you really shouldn't have. But you could save yourself the pain, frustration and possible embarrassment if you just told me yourself." Kurt barters.
"You are an evil, evil man, Kurt Hummel."
"And you love me for it."
"Or in spite of it. I'm still figuring that one out." Sebastian quips back.
"You should be glad however that Blaine told me." Kurt muses.
"Why?"
"Because he is far more trustworthy than you are. And though he might still be highly biased, I actually believe that you two did talk about me. Though I cannot really fathom why, I will take the information in the manner it was intended. Blaine was kindly trying to reinforce the idea that you are in fact serious. So yes, you should be glad that Blaine came clean as it were."
"Well there is that then, I suppose."
"Yes, there is that." Kurt giggles. "So how did your own conversation go?"
"Mother is dying to meet you already. I figured as much. Women seem to fall at your feet and fawn all over you. I'm sure you make many straight men jealous."
"Hardly. Being counted as one of the girls is hardly something to be jealous of. It is merely the benefit of a male mind without the typical male libido fucking everything up. I am always polite and respectful towards women. I often pamper my girls and that is always appreciated. Besides I am a fabulous gossip and an even better fashion consultant." Kurt giggles.
"So it would seem you are and when did you start cursing?"
"Oh I've never been quite as innocent as I made myself out to be, Sebastian. I used to hold myself to a higher standard and then I came to New York and realized how unrealistic that standard was. New York traffic will make even saints curse." Kurt jokes.
"Point." Sebastian chuckles. "So have you told the trio anything yet?"
"No, I haven't had the chance. I need to check my schedule and theirs and coordinate a girl's night in... movies, junkfood and the like."
"Girl's night? Isn't that rude, excluding Kyle?"
"Hardly. He's a bigger girl than Lizzie is sometimes. Kyle's bi and has hit on every member of our little group of friends at least once... He's harmless and hilarious though, he was never my type. I was however quite flattered when he hit on me, once I realized he wasn't joking anyway."
"I stand by my idea that you have the strangest friends."
"Of course my friends are strange. I've been friends with you after all." Kurt teases.
"I don't know why I put up with you."
"Because apparently you think I'm hot. And then there's the fact that I make desserts to die for... and I put up with you."
"I suppose you'll have to do then. No one else in their right minds would put up with me."
"Oh you're not all that bad, Sebastian... though I might have to invest in a gag at some point just to keep your obnoxious mouth shut."
"Don't talk like that Kurt."
"Like the idea, do you?"
"I'm not sure but that was very sexually suggestive Kurt. You know my mind it doesn't need any help finding the gutter."
"No, it doesn't as it seems to live there."
"Your mind seems to end up there quite frequently too. You were after all the one seriously contemplating staying and falling into the trap that is my bed after all." Sebastian points out.
"A moment of weakness - won't happen again." Kurt says in a serious tone.
"I hate you."
"Gaga it sounds like you're pouting. Don't go all pathetic and soft on me, Sebastian. I can't stand pathetic."
"Then perhaps next time instead of doing the proper, honorable thing, I'll just put you over my shoulder, carry you to the bedroom, pin you down and have my way with you." Sebastian purrs.
"Funny, next time, we'll be at my apartment, or have you forgotten?"
"I can work around that."
"What makes you think I'll let you?"
"I can be very persuasive..."
"And when have I ever fallen for your persuasive techniques, 'Bas?"
"I never honestly attempted to persuade you into anything before so you can't say you can resist me."
"I'm sure I'll manage."
"But I already know you don't really want to behave, Kurt. I was there remember."
"That was then, in a very heated moment."
"I can create more heat."
"Damn you Sebastian Smythe."
"Damn me, if you must, but you'll enjoy every minute of it."
"Perhaps." Kurt says in a skeptical tone.
"I'll enjoy the opportunity to convince you."
"I'm sure you will. As lovely as this has been, I should get ready for bed. I have an early workroom assignment tomorrow." Kurt says with a sigh.
"We'll continue the innuendo another night then. Sleep well K."
"You too, 'Bas."
"Goodnight." They said nearly in unison and then hung up.
Scene Translation:
"Hello?" Came the light, musical voice of his mother.
"Hello, mother."
"Sebastian my darling. How are you?"
"Good mother. How are you and father?"
"We are good. To what do I owe the honor of this call?" Genvieve Smythe inquires.
"I have some news."
"Good news, I hope."
"Good news." Sebastian confirms.
"Well then, please do tell."
"I have a boyfriend." Sebastian begins
"When did this happen? Who is he? Please, tell me everything." Genvieve giggles. She was quite excited for the news. While she had heard of his romance with Michel, Sebastian was very private about his love life so she was just a little caught off guard by his calling her to inform her of the change in relationship status.
Sebastian chuckled and launched into the story. He regaled her with some of the details of what happened from Thursday onward though he did leave out the more... intimate ones. She listened enrapt until he completely finished his story. She couldn't believe it, it sounded to her like her little boy was in love. Perhaps it might be too soon for him to admit such but the way he went on about this boy, she was almost certain that it would be love. She couldn't be happier for him.
"Is this the same Kurt that you knew back in school?" Genvieve asks.
"Yes, it is him." Sebastian affirms. He nearly had to wince at the giggle his mother let out then. "Why so happy mother?"
"Why so happy? Please, Sebastian. I am happy because I remember the way you used to speak of this boy. Yes, it was all venom and annoyance but never before had I ever heard you speak so passionately about a boy. You enjoyed the challenge, the fire... it burned you and you wanted more as much as you pretended to hate it." Genvieve says with a chuckle.