ANDDD Chapter 21 is here! Just a few side notes - Jane Lynch is AMAZING as Miss Hannigan... I loved it. Secondly it's almost my turn to see Darren. Yea! As always Brittany is my main squeeze and I love her! Oh yes and over 100 follows! I'm seriously blown away! Thank you all. I never thought that this story would get that reaction!
As the week went on Blaine began acting strangely. Blaine thought that he was being slick and that everything was going over Kurt's head, but he couldn't have been more wrong. Kurt noticed everything. It wasn't that he was being distant or mean in anyway, no. He was being a little secretive, sneaking off to make phone calls, and acting like a giddy school girl.
Friday night they sat in their new living room, Santana hauled off in her 'apartment' upstairs with Brittany, curled on the couch watching a movie. Kurt couldn't help but notice that Blaine was holding him extra tight and close, their legs and arms entwined, Blaine's head resting on Kurt's shoulder. Kurt lost his resolve.
"Blaine." He asked, pulling away slightly.
"Yes, my love." Blaine replied with in a sing song voice.
"What's been up with you?"
Blaine sat up and a moment of panic ran through him. Shit, he knows. Shit, I suck at surprises. "What do you mean?"
"I mean, you've been acting strange. Making secret phone calls, being a primo cuddle monster, giddy. I mean, it's odd. Not that I mind the extra lovey dovey, I'm just not used to it."
Think, think, think. Quickly. If Blaine was good at anything, it was thinking on his toes. He should have been a lawyer. "Oh, I'm just so happy. I mean we have our own home, our own family. Look at this. I, I haven't been this happy in a long time and I just don't want to let it go, not even for a moment."
Kurt smiled wide. "Oh babe, that's sweet. But, that doesn't explain the phone calls."
"Oh, those. That's nothing. I have just been planning an extra special date for us tomorrow and I was confirming plans."
Kurt clapped his hands and squealed. Blaine would never tire of his reactions. "Ooh, where are we going?"
"Well that, my dear, is a surprise."
"Well, if it's a surprise how am I supposed to know what to wear?"
"Kurt, you always not what to wear." He replied with a wink.
"But of course. Now let's get back to the movie; it's almost the best part." Kurt kissed him quickly and they both returned to their previous positions. Both men had a smile cemented to their faces for the rest of the and anticipation woke both men up far earlier than they should have been on a child free Saturday. It was seven am, the central air conditioner already up and running for the North East summer heat and humidity. The air was cool and calm as both men slowly opened their eyes, not wanting to wake up the other, so they stayed peacefully content, still in each other's arms, breaths still shallow, just enjoying being together.
It took a few minutes before they realized that they both were awake. "Mmm, morning babe. Why are you up so early?" Blaine asked, tucking himself deeper into Kurt's embrace.
"Same as you probably. I'm excited to find out where we are going on this fantastic date today."
"Oh I promise, it will be a date to end all dates. But I'm so tired right now. I just - don't wanna close my eyes, I don't wanna fall asleep cuz I'd miss ya babe-"
Kurt laughed, hugging him tightly. "I'm done with you. And you wouldn't be so tired if you didn't keep me up until one am. We aren't spring chickens anymore."
"Are you calling me old? 'Cause I will have you know Hummel – I can still go like a teenager."
"Yea? I'll be the judge of that."
By the time the sun was high in the sky the men were on their way to the Bronx. Kurt was most definitely skeptical.
"Blaine, why are we going to the Bronx?" He asked with one eye raised.
"Because my love, you will see when we get there. Now relax and trust me. This is going to be amazing." Kurt eyed him suspicious and returned his attention to playing with the stray curls at the base of Blaine's neck.
Blaine, for the four thousandth time that day, checked his pocked for the box before wrapping his arm around Kurt's waist pulling him in closely for the duration of the subway ride.
Before long Blaine was holding Kurt's left hand, unconsciously running circles over his ring finger as they walked the short distance to their destination.
"Blaine, what are you doing? That tickles!" Kurt laughed out as he tried to pull his hand away from Blaine's grip.
"I'm sorry babe." He smirked and held Kurt's hand tighter, bringing it to his lips. He pressed a gentle kiss to Kurt's fingers, causing the taller man to blush. "Oh hey, look. We're here." Blaine said as he stopped short, Kurt quickly turning around.
"Wave Hill?! Oh my goodness Blaine, I have always wanted to come here!"
"I'm glad you're happy."
"Always with you Blaine." He exclaimed, wrapping his arms strongly around Blaine's neck.
"I love you so much." Blaine spoke softly into Kurt's ear.
"I love you too, baby."
"Come on, let's go in."
The two strolled through the Aquatic Garden, Conifer Slope, Elliptical Garden, Abrons Woodlans, Kerlin Overlook and the Observatory, pausing for pictures and to just enjoy the view. It was breathtakingly beautiful. This place a little place of heaven amidst the concrete jungles on the cities.
About an hour later they two men finally came to Blaine's destination; the Pergola. Oh my God, it's beautiful. Kurt thought as Blaine led him hand in hand to the stunning terrace.
Blaine saw the expression on Kurt's face and smiled. Kurt's eyes were full of amazement and wonder. This is perfect.
Kurt turned his back to Blaine and looked at the stunning view and Blaine seized his opportunity. He reached into his pocket and took out the box that he guarded with his life.
An older couple who were standing close to them smiled encouragingly and the woman stopped her husband to watch. Blaine looked out to the field and saw Cooper flashing him a huge thumbs up with his camera, ready to capture the perfect moment.
"Blaine, I can't believe that there is all this serene beauty right here so close to home." Blaine didn't answer Kurt, just dropped to one knee, waiting to him to turn around. A small crowd of familiar faces began to draw, standing behind Blaine - smiles on their faces, most in amazement that Blaine was this clueless.
"Blaine?" Kurt began to wonder why he wasn't answering him, assuming he walked away. He turned around slowly and didn't see Blaine right away, but what he did see confused the young man even more. "Rachel? Santana? Brittany? Kiki? Dad? Mom? Lili? Wha-" His thoughts interrupted by a clearing of someone's throat.
When he looked down towards the sound emotions overcame him and he had to choke back tears. Blaine was there kneeling a box in one hand, other arm stretched out for his hand. "Oh my God Blaine-"
Blaine took Kurt's hands in his own and began to speak. "Kurt, I didn't know that it was possible to feel something like this before you came. Before Santana dragged you into my life I was just living day to day. My only concern was Michi and I accepted the fact that I was destined to be alone. Life had a way of dealing me the bad hand. Liliana was the only reason I kept living. When I met you I realized that I was also waiting for you.
"Kurt you swept me off my feet that day at the office. I couldn't believe my luck that day at the bar. I was in an absolute state of shock that you just happened to walk into my life again, it was fate. There is nothing else that could honestly describe what happened between the two of us. The universe brought us together many times through the years and I am so happy that I can call myself yours and you mine.
"You have been nothing but supportive when it comes to our past and I will never be able to explain to you how grateful I am for that. You have held my hand when I needed support, wiped my tears when I needed to cry. You constantly go out of your way to make sure that Tony is not forgotten and a part of our family. That means more to me than you will ever possibly know."
"Now, in front of our closest friends and family I want to ask you if you will do the pleasure of making me the happiest man alive. Kurt, will you marry me?"
There was no holding back now, tears were streaming down his face and he laughed out a choked sob. "Oh my God, I just - I can't believe this is happening. YES, yes of course I will marry you." As Blaine placed the ring on his finger and cheer erupted from the crowd; family, friends, and strangers alike.
All of the cheers of congratulations were lost on the two men who were now wrapped tightly in each other's embrace, faces buried in each other's shoulders, murmuring year laced 'I love you's back and forth. All except for one tiny member of their family gave them their space to be alone. Liliana was having none of that. She hopped down from her Papa Bear's grip and ran over to her daddies.
With a gentle pull on their shirts with each of her hands she got their attentions. "Daddies?" They looked down at her, with tears staining their eyes before Kurt quickly bent down to pick the petite girl up.
"Daddies? Why is everybody happy that you guys are crying? Why are you sad? Papa Bear said that we were coming home early to make you happy."
Kurt smiled wide as Liliana wiped a stray tear from his face. "Oh sweetheart, we aren't crying because we're sad. We are crying because we are happy. Daddy asked me to marry him."
The little girl shrieked and began to excited clap her hands which got a chuckle out of Burt. Kurt was sure he heard a 'she's her father's daughter' but he couldn't be sure nor did he care. "Oh you know what this means right?"
"We are going to be a family."
"No Daddy Kurt, we already are a family." She indignantly replied. "I get to get a beautiful dress! Oh my! I want one with lots of fluff and bows." She clapped her hands over her mouth and got lost in get own imagination.
The entirety of their friends and family began to laugh at her antics. Yes, Liliana was most definitely her father's daughter.
"Blaine, I can't believe you did all this. So this, is why you have been so weird?"
"Yea, I'm sorry, I just wanted it to be perfect for you."
"No Blaine, don't you ever apologize for that, you made me the happiest person in the world, well, save Michi."
Blaine just smiled and planted a kiss to his lips, earning them a look from their little girl. The two men looked at each other and turned their attention back to the dramatic little girl in their arms. They each plant a huge, wet kiss on her cheeks and she screamed while frantically trying to wipe it off.
"COOTIES!"
Through their laughter the two men whispered another 'I love you' to their pride and joy and turned to their loved ones.
"We're getting married" Kurt exclaimed and another eruption of cheers broke up. His father was the first one over to congratulate his son - sons.
"Dad-"
"I love you son and I'm so happy you found them."
"I love you too." Kurt began to softly cry in his father's embrace once more, so grateful to even have this moment with him after everything they have been through.
After his dad, everyone came up offering their congratulations and hugs with Rachel taking up the end.
"Oh Rachel, thank you for being here. I know I have been such a shitty friend over the years."
Rachel pressed a petite finger to his lips to stop him. "Kurt, don't be. I know how much you went through, I understand Kurt. I missed you and I really want to be friends again."
"Rach, no matter how horrible of a friend I was, you never stopped being my friend. Now come here and give me a hug." She raised to her tip toes and wrapped her arms, the best she could, around his shoulders. "I love you Rachel Berry."
"I love you too Kurt."
After a few minutes his attention returned to his beautiful boy- fiancé- who was chatting animatedly with their friends. Seriously how does life get better than this?
Several hours later Blaine, Kurt, Liliana, Santana, Brittany, Cooper, Burt, and Carole were all sitting around the new patio set (which Burt bought for the housewarming - much to Kurt and Blaine's surprise) and the bench. Blaine was happily grilling his rapidly expanding family dinner. Cooper surprised him with a 'really awesome' grill that can use either gas or charcoal - Blaine is in love.
Cooper and Brittany took the night off of their jobs; Cooper having the understudy cover for him, Brittany having the assistant covering her class and calling out of the bar. Kiki and Rachel went their separate ways, Rachel having to work and Kiki wanting to give the family some private time – much to their resistance. The entire family was chatting animatedly, wine was flowing freely, the melody of their laughter wafted through the wind. There was nothing but joy. Kurt most definitely has never been happier, Blaine was on cloud nine, Burt felt better than he has in years, Carole thought the only thing that would make the moment better would be to have all of her boys and grandchildren together, and Liliana was telling Brittany all about her dress - because priorities.
"Cooper come over here and take the hotdogs and cheeseburgers off while I turn the chicken."
Cooper hopped up from the seat and ran over to help his brother. "This is a really awesome grill isn't it?" He mentioned as he grabbed the tongs and spatula.
"Oh my goodness it is. I can't wait to get to use it with charcoal. This is so awesome! Thank you so much!"
Burt heard chatter about the grill and happily moved his chair over to join the conversation. Kurt just looked at his dad and smiled. "They are such boys." He said passionately. The sight at the two men he loved more than life together was almost too much to take.
"That would be the point Kurt."
"Oh stuff it Santana. You know what I mean." He replied with an eye roll but couldn't stay mad when he say Liliana lying against her chest, Brittany braiding her hair. Today is perfect. There is no possible way that this could be better.
"Kurt this really is a beautiful house. It's perfect for you guys. I didn't even know they made backyards this big in New York." Carole mentioned to Kurt.
"Oh I know and everything just worked perfectly with the sale. Seriously, I didn't even know it was possible for everything to go so smoothly. The inspector said it was well taken care of, only will need a few minor repairs in the coming years. I can't wait to really get settled here. I love it."
"I agree, it's wonderful. I was honestly terrified when these two got closer." Santana admitted, Snixx retreating yet again in front of her best friend, girlfriend, daughter and mother. "I figured that they would start their life together and I would lose her again. I mean I always knew that eventually Kurt and I would go on our separate ways – but with this situation I was so scared." Carole nodded at her knowingly and Brittany held her hand.
"Santana, you know that I would have never let that happen. Even if we decide to go our own ways one day, you wanting to go on your own, not be stuck with us all the time, we would have went above and beyond to make sure you had as much time as possible with her. I, we, would never let that happen. I love you too much."
Santana weakly smiled and looked down at Liliana. Damn if she was going to cry in front of everybody.
Brittany was the one to change the topic. "So Kurt, now that you're engaged have you put any thought into the details? When it would be? You know."
"As of yet, I think Liliana has. Honestly she might be the one planning it. I know I want something small and intimate. But I guess after everyone's gone home and we have settled in we will start talking about it. I do know that I don't want a long engagement."
"Kurt no matter what, it's going to be perfect!" Brittany exclaimed.
Now it was Liliana's turn to change the topic. "Daddy Kurt! I still didn't see my new room? Do I still have a room?"
Kurt chuckled at the little girl. "Of course you do, let's go get Daddy." Liliana jumped out of her mother's arms and ran over to get Blaine. Santana followed behind the two as they walked behind Liliana.
"Daddy! It's time to go see my room!" She exclaimed excitedly, causing Blaine to hand over the utensils.
"Absolutely, Uncle Coop and Papa Bear can finish this up. After you see it, it will be time for dinner."
She clapped animatedly and let her Dads lead the way. The men led her to the white door in the hall. Her "Liliana" plaque adorned this door, much to her joy.
She opened the door and gasped. "It's so much like my old room! Look Daddy! It's the color Papa made it." She made random commentaries about how beautiful everything is and stopped short when she saw the pictures hanging on the wall. "Daddy, its Papa. He looks so beautiful and happy. Do you think he's happy in Heaven Daddy?"
All three adults' hearts stopped beating for a moment. Kurt and Santana taking a step back, him wrapping his arm around her, giving the two their space. Blaine sat on the bed and lifted her into his lap.
"You know what Baby Girl, I think he is. All he wanted was for us to be happy. If you have a smile on your face, he's happy. But you know that he is always going to be a part of you right? He's going to be right here in your heart forever." He pressed his finger gently over her heart. "Forever and always."
And we are going to be happy, forever and always.
So there is only a couple of chapters next and an epilogue - maybe a sequel :) Who knows! Until next time!