Disclaimer: I do not own these characters. I happily afford the creators of Glee all of the deserving credit. I just want to spread their magic.
Chapter 25
Blaine had set his alarm so he could livestream Kurt's TV appearance. He was in his house, reclining on the sofa in front of roaring fire he'd built as soon as he got home. An array of Chinese takeout containers were scattered on the low table in front him. It was late when he finished and he had rushed home to get set up to watch Kurt.
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Earlier that evening…
It was 4:00 and Blaine was running behind. It was one thing he absolutely hated; making his patients wait. But he also didn't like to rush anyone, so it was a balance of moving through an appointment while devoting his full attention to the patient and their questions. A car accident with multiple victims presented two cases for which the ER resident requested a neuro opinion requiring his expertise. Blaine had spent the last hour in the Emergency Room getting those patients stabilized. Now, he could already tell that he was going to have to work through his planned dinner break.
4:30 and Chris Carroll arrived for his scheduled meeting time. Annie explained that Dr. Anderson wouldn't be able to see him yet and offered to reschedule. Blaine was just coming out of exam room 1 when he saw the young doctor and remembered that he had requested a meeting. He walked toward the reception area, wanting to extend his apologies.
"Dr. Carroll. I'm sorry. It's been a wild day."
"I know. Annie was just explaining that you still need to clear the rest of your appointments before we could talk. It's fine. I can come back later."
"That, or it may need to be tomorrow. I have to be home tonight by 10. It will be late before I'm free here and I still have to go on rounds."
The intern didn't want to lose any time he could spend with his handsome mentor. He had inquired around and confirmed his suspicion that Blaine was gay. "Maybe I could join you for rounds," he blurted, then realizing he should clarify the reason for inviting himself, added, "It would be a good learning experience, shadowing you."
Blaine took a moment to think, wary of the overeager intrusion, but thought he was being probably being paranoid and agreed. "Yes, that could work. I'll call you when I'm ready to start and you can meet me on the floor."
"Right! That would be great." He raised his hand to brush Blaine's bicep as a thank you and subtly but purposefully flicked the pen out of Blaine's hand when he pulled back his own hand. Blaine had to bend over to pick it up and the blond doctor watched as the curve of Blaine's ass presented itself. He quickly made a move at the same time, making sure to bump hips and drags his fingers suggestively over Blaine's in a motion of gripping the thin object. "Here, let me." He uttered while making eye contact with Blaine, capturing and holding the hazel eyes and hoping to convey his attraction. Blaine had frozen at the suggestive touch and now the searching stare of the young man next to him. He knew that his next move was critical in defining and maintaining the professional relationship, yet not alienating the son of a prominent board member.
"Errr…ummmm, Dr. Carroll. I've got it. Thank you." Taking the pen in hand himself, and rising, he continued with a decisive tone, "I think that we should reschedule for some time tomorrow. I don't know when I'll get to start my rounds and I have two in the ER I have to attend, so I really don't want to keep you waiting all night." He was effectively shutting down any chances for another encounter the rest of the day.
He looked at Annie who had been observing the entire exchange. "Annie, do I have any time open tomorrow that I could see Dr. Carroll?" Blaine's request was curt, so Annie checked quickly.
"You don't have any free time tomorrow, Dr. Anderson. You have to go to Columbus in the afternoon for an AMA meeting and you're supposed to have dinner with head of the Chairman of the university."
"What about the next day?" Dr. Carroll asked hopefully.
"It's already booked. And, there are two back-to-back Skype consult sessions in the evening. They want to talk about that new procedure you presented in Los Angeles." Annie was still researching Blaine's schedule, looking to find an open block of time for Dr. Carroll.
Blaine was almost relieved, so he suggested, "I'm afraid I don't have much time soon. But I'll see you on the morning teaching rounds. Don't hesitate to ask your questions then as they relate to what we'll be seeing. Maybe we can work in a cup of coffee."
"Yeah. Okay." He was visibly discouraged, but tried to cover it with a thin-lipped smile that Blaine missed because he had already turned around to go back into the examining area. Annie saw it, though, and was now wary of the doctor's real intentions. She suspected he must be gay and really, who wouldn't be attracted to her boss. Most of the women she knew swooned in the presence of the kind and caring, polite and good-looking physician.
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Back to the present…
Blaine was looking forward to seeing Kurt on TV. This was the first time he was going to watch a live interview, and he was hungry for a glimpse of his absent fiancé.
Kurt had texted him to let Blaine know what time he would be on the air. The text also hinted of a surprise in his appearance, but not giving away what the surprise would be. Blaine knew that Kurt wasn't afraid of taking risks in his designs, so he was sure that Kurt was going to be wearing some outlandish outfit that would only be worn in the high fashion world and not on the streets of Lima, Ohio.
Taking a sip of his Shevkoff and soda, Blaine smiled around the curve of the glass. Images of a delectably naked Kurt, without the trappings of fashion and fabric, danced in his dream world; whirling and twirling until Blaine finally captures the ethereal beauty in the confines of his loving embrace. Blaine delivers a deep kiss, drawing the breath from his lover in this dream, and marvels at the exquisite sounds and tantalizing movements produced by his lips' caress.
The alarm startled him and Blaine reluctantly broke his dreamy thoughts to concentrate on adjusting his laptop into the best viewing position. He heard music that surely signified the opening of the German morning talk show. He listened to the drone of the host as they delivered news of the day and listed their guest line up. He perked up when he heard Kurt's name and the host saying that Kurt would be in the first segment.
After a commercial break, the cameras opened with a shot of the host who was standing and welcoming a German celebrity. The crowd was cheering madly for the man known as Marck. Devilishly handsome and having the reputation of a playboy, the studio guests greeted him enthusiastically. He stood before the audience with arms out, smiling broadly. Then, turning slowly, he allowed them time to fully appreciate what he was wearing and how it fit. After all, he was wearing an original, not yet released, KH Design ensemble and he wanted to flaunt it to the German spectators.
Once the gallery quieted, the host took a deep breath in anticipation of announcing his next guest. He had seen Kurt backstage and knew the designer was going to create quite a sensation when he entered the stage.
"And now, the infamous designer responsible for Marck's fabulous look today, Kurt Hummel!"
Blaine pressed closer to the laptop screen, unaware that he was holding his breath. He had just witnessed the excitement of Marck's introduction; he had no idea of what to expect for Kurt. Kurt's figure finally appeared on the screen and Blaine's mouth dropped open. He was momentarily stunned at this version of his designer fiancé; sex appeal oozing from the fluid way he carried his body, emphasized by the carefully constructed look from his hair to his eyes to the cling of soft fabrics to waist and thighs.
Kurt came from the left side of the stage area. Head held high with determination in his stride, he joined the talk show host and the German celebrity as he waved to the crowd, blowing kisses with a flutter of his fingers. Marck made a dramatic sweep of a bow to Kurt and took hold of Kurt's delicate long fingers to place his lips on them in a soft nibbling kiss. Kurt cooed at the man, withdrawing his hand and fanning it lazily at his face. He was playing the part of a swooning fanboy to perfection and the audience was buying it, already putting the two together as the next, new "it" couple.
Jealously flared in Blaine as another man touched his betrothed, still not over the shock of seeing Kurt like this. "Mine," he grunted to the silent room.
The building roil in his stomach was stoked as the two men hugged Kurt amidst the chanting crowd before all were seated and the spectators quieted.
The interview was conducted in German, with an interpreter for Kurt. After talking with Marck about his plans for the upcoming year, the interviewer focused on Kurt's new line. Kurt described the creative process that produces fashion and relayed the vision that created the suit that Marck was wearing. He was asked about his future plans, and it wasn't until Blaine heard the word 'doctor' that he realized Kurt was talking about their relationship.
"My future plans include a certain extremely handsome doctor who brings light to my life and love to my heart." He flashed his engagement ring for the crowd, beaming with pride and devotion. Kurt motioned for the cameraman to focus directly on him as he looked right into the camera. All kinds of emotions were swirling in the blue-green oceans that Blaine could willingly drown in. He was captivated by the close-up shot and drawn to the petal pink lips as they murmured to no one but him, "Blaine, I love you. If you're watching, know how much I love you. I can't wait to marry you. I'll be home soon. I promise."
The crowd erupted at being party to such a personal message. The applause and acceptance for Kurt and his obvious love for another man was invigorating and inspiring.
After replaying the clip several times, Blaine forced himself to turn off his computer. He took one last sip of his now diluted drink and padded his way to his bedroom. He knew he would sleep well tonight. Kurt loves Blaine. He knew that, but Kurt just told the world. Blaine would do anything for this exquisite jewel of a man. And he was determined to make the tough choices so he could spend the rest of his life with his love and soul mate.