A/N: Another chapter. Hope you guys like it. I also hope you're enjoying this story, as much as I enjoy writing it... it's nice to let your imagination run free for a while... Anyway, thanks for the reviews and favourites... they mean alot. Enjoy. JusticeIsn'tEasy0083. D.
Chapter Twenty: Surprises
Kurt had gotten a lift home with Nick, letting his husband go out with Wes and David, who apparently, was going 'bar hoping'. Kurt knew Blaine would need time to blow off steam, and decided to let him go, considering that Nick had also talked him into it, given that Jeff was going also, and it would be worse if Blaine was left alone with Wevid... Rachel was waiting up for Kurt when he arrived home. Finn, Quinn and Puck were already asleep, obviously, and Burt and Carole had probably already left for their mixer in Cleveland. Kurt was relieved that his father and Carole weren't home, he really wasn't in the mood to deal with any of their dramas or lectures right now. Rachel followed Kurt into the lounge, and the two curled up together, and put on a musical, one Kurt didn't recognise. Rachel was humming along to the music, whilst Kurt just sat there with Rachel, trying desperately to keep his eyes open until Blaine got home, but knowing he'd give in any moment. Rachel smiled, and let Kurt fall asleep on her shoulder, before moving off the couch, and placing a blanket over her best-friend, before moving to sit in the arm chair.
Wesley,
We've known each other for a while now, and I think that this letter will help you with, not only your grieving, but with everyone else's. I know that you love David, and Blaine, they're like, your brothers, or whatever you want to call them, and I know that it's going to be hard for you, dealing with Blaine and the girls, and not having me there or anything. I don't want you to be afraid to cry Wes. I know that you've always said that crying is for those who are weak, and can't deal with pain, but I need you to promise me, that you will cry. I want you to cry, get angry, let Blaine punch you if it makes him feel better. I want you to give in to your emotions, and don't let anyone else judge you for feeling, because I sure as hell won't, and I don't think Blaine or David with either. I know you Wes, I know you better than most of the Warblers, and sure, we've had our moments, but I consider you one of my closest friends, and I wouldn't have you any other way. If you weren't a gavel-wielding-idiot, you wouldn't be Wes, and then you'd be no fun at all. It's your uniqueness that makes you who you are.
I need to clear some things up, because Nick was telling me at the reunion that you think I blame you for something things that happened years ago. Okay, first, the whole "Sebastian" thing. You weren't to know that your cousin would start stalking Blaine, or that he would try to break us up, and ruin our chances at Nationals. I'm glad he's getting help Wes, but it's not your fault. Sure, you may have introduced him to us, but it was Sebastian who went after Blaine...it was Sebastian who sabotaged National's, and it was Sebastian who had his cake, and ate it too. You can't blame yourself, and I don't blame you Wes, I blame Sebastian... second, that time you walked in on Blaine and I and we had that massive fight which lasted a week... that was actually Rachel and Finn's fault, not yours. We got mad at you, yes, but when we realised that it wasn't actually the Warblers, and made it right, we forgot to mention to you that you had nothing to do with it... so just, sorry for that. I shouldn't have gone off on you like that, and you can stop blaming yourself, and even though you probably can't get those images out of your head... (Trust me; I've walked in on Finn before... not a pretty sight... OMG I need to cleanse my eyes...), I just thought an apology would be in order, even though it's ten years past due.
Don't let the world hold you back Wes. There are so many things you still have to do with your life. Remember your list that you made back in senior year? I know you still have it, because you don't give up that easily, and it's completely unlike you to throw things out... I bet you've still got Warbler notes from back when you were first on the council. Do all the things on that list...? I know some of them may be extreme, but take Blaine and David with you... go to Italy, like you wanted, and the Alps. Fly to Australia and see the Great Barrier Reef and the Sydney Opera House... hell, if I wasn't sick, I would take Blaine to Australia myself... take care of everyone, including yourself... here's my job for you... I want you to do those things on your list, in any order, and then tick them off once they're done... look after my man, and my girls, and for the love of all things MerBerry, don't let Blaine stop singing and recording... I'm trusting you with this Wesley, he's your responsibility after I'm gone... or now, because you won't be reading this until after I'm gone so... Don't let Blaine give up... DO NOT LET HIM... Understand me Wesley?
'Obstacles are there in life for a reason. That reason, although undetermined, gives us strength and hope, that should we overcome these obstacles, what is waiting for us on the other side, will ultimately be our saving grace...'
Don't let your dreams go Wes; treasure them, and the one that you love...
Always and Forever,
Kurt Elizabeth Hummel-Anderson
Flashback: Dalton Academy, Senior Year
Random Moment, Before National's, 2011
Kurt hadn't been to a Warbler rehearsal for two weeks, and it was beginning to worry Nick and Jeff. Since Kurt had started at Dalton last year, the three had become good friends, bonding over their boyfriend's, and other things that Kurt would usually talk about with Mercedes and the girls. Which is why it shocked Nick, when his best-friend didn't come to rehearsal again, and he was left with Wes, David, and Thad, asking him a million and one questions, about their MIA counter-tenor... Come to think of it, Nick noticed also, that Blaine has been absent for the last two weeks as well... those two will be the death of me Nick thought, as Wes banged his gavel to start the latest meeting. They were halfway through discussing Blaine's solo, when said boy barged into the room and straight over to Wes and the council members, before turning to face the rest of the room. Apparently, Blaine and Kurt had been in a fight, and were blaming Wes because of his incessant need to meddle in their relationship, even though Wes had no idea what they're talking about. Nick managed to slip out of the room, and make it to Kurt and Blaine's dorm room, before anyone noticed... Kurt was sitting on the floor, knees tucked up to his chest, sobbing softly. Nick sat down beside Kurt, pulling his friend into a one armed shoulder hug, and trying to make him laugh, which is what Nick does best. Of course, it only works, if Kurt's not a sobbing mess and muttering threats under his breath...
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When Blaine got back to the room, Kurt was asleep, much to the surprise of Nick, who had spent the last two hours trying to get his best-friend to talk to him about what was going on. Blaine smiled at Nick, going over to kiss Kurt, before ushering his friend out of the room, and into the hall. If Nick wasn't a patient person, he'd be beating down Blaine's door to find out what was going on, but considering that being in a relationship with Jeff has taught him patience, Nick believes himself a very patient person... however in this case, he's finding it harder and harder to wait for Blaine to tell him what's going on...
'I'm sorry for what I said to you and Jeff last week. Kurt and I were in a fight, and we thought it was Wes' fault, but it wasn't, so we're sorry,'
'It's cool man, but why were you yelling at Wes before?'
'Seems I have a problem with people picking on my boyfriend, and Wes was... being Wes. So, we're cool?'
'Yep, all good... I gotta find Jeff...' Nick said, smiling and walking off to find his boyfriend.
Blaine just smiled, before heading back into his and Kurt's dorm room. His boyfriend was still sleeping soundly... after they had discovered that it had actually been Finn and Rachel who had been meddling in their relationship, Blaine had gone to apologise to Wes, but of course, the head Warbler seemed to think the rules didn't apply to him, and told Blaine off for being late, which is why the argument had begun in the first place... that, and the fact that Nick was acting weirdly, hurrying off to find Jeff, who he's in the middle of the "Niff" war with... something isn't right... Blaine decided that taking things into his own hands with Finn and Rachel would be more trouble than it's worth, so he climbed into bed, curling up to Kurt, and tried to wash away the last two weeks of pain, and hurt... not that it would be easy... but he could try...
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When Kurt woke, it was to his boyfriend and Nick, talking over the movie that was playing, and doing their math homework. The countertenor sat up, shooting a glare at the two for making him wake, before climbing off the bed, and stalking into the bathroom. Nick looked at Blaine, who was cringing, knowing that Kurt only shot that glare when he was really pissed off, and sighed... of all the things, Nick wished he and Jeff weren't in the middle of a war at the moment... he would give anything to be able to hold his boyfriend again... or to even have him glare at him, and still love him, the way Kurt does with Blaine... Nick would give anything just to talk to Jeff again... but of course, his boyfriend is stubborn, and won't give up without a fight... hence the Niff war, as the Warblers had started calling it. Kurt emerged from the bathroom, and walked straight over to his phone, picking it up, and dialling a number. Blaine stood and moved to stand behind Kurt, wrapping his arms around his boyfriend's waist, resting his head, on Kurt's shoulder. Nick couldn't tell who Kurt was on the phone with, until his friend started yelling at some guy named 'Finn'. That must be Kurt's step-brother... Nick thought, as Kurt started yelling into the phone in French... Blaine swooned, sighing, and sitting down on the couch, eyes following Kurt. They're so in love... Nick thought... Wish I had that with Jeff...
End Flashback
When Blaine arrived back at the Hudmel house, it was two am. Wes dropped him off, and walked him to the front door, before Blaine drunkenly fumbled with his keys, managing to get the correct ones and open the door. Somewhere in the back of his mind, he knew he had to be quiet, because there were at least eight other people in the house, who would be asleep, but the immature part, which was drunk, just wanted to shout, and sing. Blaine headed for the lounge, noticing his husband was asleep on the couch. Rachel was in the kitchen when Blaine entered the room; looking for... something... he had no idea what he'd gone in there for... 'Oh my god... I wonder if this is how Kurt feels when he forgets something.' Blaine thought to himself, as he took a glass of water from Rachel, before the woman informed him she was going to be, and to be quiet, or he'll have to deal with Puck. Blaine grinned to no one in particular, and walked back into the lounge, kneeling down beside the couch, and poking Kurt's cheek childishly. Kurt stirred, opening his eyes, and earning a kiss from Blaine, who was bouncing up and down like a child. Kurt stood, placing a hand over his husbands mouth, before pulling him towards the stairs, and up, before pushing him unceremoniously into the bedroom, and closing the door... Kurt doesn't like to be woken, and he certainly doesn't like to be woken by Blaine, coming home drunk...
Blaine giggled childishly as Kurt flicked on the light, smirking at his husband's sudden eagerness to change and get into bed. Kurt would have obliged, but Blaine's drunk, and he'd rather not take advantage of that, especially when Blaine comes home drunk, and starts acting like a child... it's cute, Kurt admits that, but somewhere along the line... it becomes annoying, and right now, at two-thirty in the morning, Kurt just wants to sleep... even though he'll be up half the morning, taking care of his drunk husband... he made a mental note to kill Wes, before moving to help Blaine take his shirt off, whilst he just sat there, grinning like it's Christmas day...
'Looks like you had fun Blaine...' Kurt said
'You're so fucking hot... can I keep you?' Blaine asked, trying to grab hold of Kurt's t-shirt
'I'm already yours silly that is what we got married for...'
'I love being married to you... you're hot, and funny, and awesome... Woooo, Kurtie, this is fun... ugh, I don't feel so good...' Blaine replied
'Sleep my love, you'll feel better,' Kurt replied, tucking him in, and placing a soft kiss on his forehead
'Mmm-Kay... love you,' Blaine replied, snuggling up to Kurt
'Love you too,' the man replied, smiling as Blaine snuggled closer to him, arms automatically going around his waist.
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Blaine woke the next morning, with a hangover, and pounding in his head. Kurt was curled up beside him, sleeping contently. Blaine smiled, rubbing his eyes, before sitting up... he realised that he'd been out all night/morning, and that Kurt had somehow managed to get him to bed, other than that... the night was a blur... well, he remembers everything at the reunion, but nothing after it... not even getting home... deciding not to wake Kurt again (Blaine would be in serious trouble for that...), the curly haired man climbed out of bed, and pulled on sweatpants and a t-shirt, before heading downstairs, where the smell of food made him gag, and Rachel and Quinn sniggering and laughing at him, did nothing to ease his hangover... of course, Finn had to make it worse by shoving pancakes right under his nose, and making Blaine sprint to the bathroom. He stood to wash his hands when he noticed it... his wedding ring was missing... 'Shit shit, fuck fuck... Kurt is going to fucking kill me... oh shit... shit...' were the only words Blaine could come up with as he practically sprinted out of the bathroom and up to his and Kurt's room, in search of his phone...
When he found it, Blaine noticed he had three missed calls and two texts... one from Nick and one from Wes... deciding to read the one from Nick first... Blaine opened the text...
To: Blaine Anderson
If you wake up in the morning, to find your wedding ring missing, call Wes, because he and David apparently "borrowed" it. Don't tell Kurt, he'll flip. Meet us at the Lima Bean at eleven if you want it back in one piece...
From: Nick Bradley-Duval
'"Borrowed"? What the fuck could Wes and David have borrowed my ring for' Blaine thought as he made note of the time... ten thirty... he has enough time to shower, and dress, get to and from the Lima Bean, before Kurt finds out that he lost-no that David 'stole' his wedding ring... Wes' text... Blaine pressed open, and almost dropped his phone...
To: Blaine Anderson
I know that you're probably pissed right now, and I hope that you're not going to hate me for the rest of my life... but I kind of... sort of... misplaced your wedding ring, and I can't find it... so ah... yeah... I know you probably got a message from Nick, but... yeah
From: Wes Montgomery
'I'm going to kill that fucking gavel-wielding barstard, if it's the last thing I do... why did I get drunk with them? I could have just come home with Kurt... everything would be fine...' Blaine thought, rushing to get himself ready to meet Nick... luckily, his husband was still asleep when he left, but he was caught on the way out of the house by Finn, who was paying more attention to what he was reading, than Blaine's ring-less finger, but, having caught the man off guard, and making him drop everything, Blaine was caught between picking it all up, and being late to meet Nick... giving in, he bent down to pick it up, knowing for sure that Finn would see his ring-less finger, and start asking questions...
'Ah dude, where the hell is your wedding ring?' Finn asked, drawing the attention of Quinn and Rachel who grabbed his hand and gasped when they noticed the missing silver band
'I am going to get it right now... I swear to god Nick has it... it was a sick joke on Wes' behalf when I was drunk last night... don't tell Kurt...'
'If you don't come back with that ring, I'll make you tell Kurt...' Rachel said, pushing Blaine out the door
'He's in so much shit...' Finn said, smirking as he watched his brother-in-law stumble into the Navigator.
Blaine got to the Lima Bean just on eleven, and walked in, to find a hung-over Wes, and David, sitting at the table with Nick and Jeff, who was also looking hung-over, and extremely guilty. Blaine didn't want to be invited to sit, instead sitting down, right beside Wes and smirking when the man look up at him, guilty expression, and dug into his pocket, pulling out a shiny silver band... Blaine made sure it was his actual ring... (he and Kurt had got each other's rings engraved...), before slipping it onto his finger, and whacking Wes over the head, earning a groan from the man who was sitting hand linked with... David's... 'What... When... they... 'Blaine was completely confused, and Nick wasn't helping, but smirking at him, and looking knowingly between the two former council members, before announcing that he was getting coffee. At the word coffee, Wes' head shot up, and he practically lunged across the table to hug Nick, who shook the man off, laughing and leaving Blaine and Jeff to ponder why their friends are holding hands... in public... like they're a couple... 'Must still be drunk' Blaine thought... 'It's the only logical explanation' he told himself... 'Wes isn't gay... he would have told me... he would have told Kurt... this... 'Blaine banged his head lightly against the table, looking up when Nick placed a coffee in front of him. he'd been so worried about getting his ring back, he'd forgotten about his hangover until now... picking up the coffee like it was his last life line, Blaine sipped, and looked between Nick and Jeff, who were now both sniggering...
Blaine's phone chimed with a text, making the other four men stop their conversation, and look over at Blaine, who was staring wide eyed at his phone... he barely heard Nick mutter something about 'being in deep shit', before he was out of his seat... the message running through his head...
To: Blaine Anderson
You best get home ASAP. Kurt is furious with you for some reason... and I don't think it has anything to do with you losing your wedding ring... by the way, please let me know that you found it, so I can stop Kurt from trying to attempt murder on Wes...
From: Finn Hudson-Hummel
If he wasn't in such a hurry to get home, he would have been more illiterate in his response to Finn, but given that Kurt was mad... he couldn't really care... he'd totally forgotten that Kurt doesn't like waking up alone, because it makes him... well... it's hard for both of them...
To: Finn Hudson-Hummel
On my way hme... got d ring... Nick had... tell Kurt he's not to kill Wes... but there is something he should know... b hme soon... try 2 keep him calm...
From: Blaine Hummel-Anderson
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Blaine was just getting out of the car when the front door opened, and Kurt stepped outside, arms crossed, jaw set, looking as if he was about ready to explode... Blaine smiled sheepishly, running a hand through his hair, before noticing Kurt's expression softens just a little... 'okay, that's a good sign' Blaine thought, slowly walking towards Kurt, who merely held out his phone, and smirked, watching Blaine cringe when he saw the picture... 'Wes you barstard...' Blaine thought, handing the phone of his ring and a ransom note, (so his friends are weird... sue him...), back to Kurt, and kissing his husband's cheek, before holding up his left hand, to show Kurt that he had his ring, and there was no need to send out the search party... Kurt didn't smile, simply turning around and walking back inside, to join Aliyah, Renee, and Bailey at the kitchen table, where Rachel, Puck and Quinn were talking, whilst Finn fed youngest son Lucas, and Quinn played with their daughter April's hair... Blaine closed the front door, smiling when Renee ran over to him. He picked his youngest daughter up, and kissed her forehead, before following Kurt into the dining room, and taking the spare seat beside him...
'So, what is this fantastic news I should know about Wes?' Kurt asked, sipping his coffee
'He and David were holding hands in the Lima Bean this morning, and Nick and Jeff looked sheepish about something... I didn't get a chance to ask, but... I think Wevid finally emerged...' Blaine said
'How the fuc-dge didn't we see that one coming?' Kurt asked, chuckling
'No idea, but it's strange... I always pictured Wes and David as straight... not that there's anything wrong with them being gay... just... wow,' Blaine said, smiling and kissing Renee's head
'What's gay daddy?' Aliyah asked, laughing when Kurt choked on his coffee, and Blaine's mouth fell open, until he was gaping at his eldest daughter...
Finn was smiling, as was Puck and Rachel. Aliyah simply watched he father, as he sighed and moved to take his cup to the kitchen. Quinn pulled her niece in for a hug, before laughing at Blaine's expression, and moving to help Kurt in the kitchen... 'the reunion had been good for them' she noted, upon seeing Kurt's smile... from where she was standing, she could see Blaine, now back to normal, and talking with Puck about something, all happy, like everything they could ever possibly want in the world, is right there with them, and they don't need anything else... Quinn had to pull Kurt in for a hug... she hadn't gotten the chance to hug he brother-in-law much, considering he was very touchy... even now, with the cancer and everything, he'll still flinch sometimes, when Finn pats him on the shoulder, or stands too close, or when Puck calls him dude, and them playfully punches him on the arm... Rachel has noticed too, and even though it kills them to see their friend fading away from them slowly, they've also noticed that, even thought Kurt is sick, and Blaine is falling apart slowly, they still have each other, and they still have their families... no matter what surprises are thrown their way... they still have what matters, and that's the thing that's going to save them all in the end... well, Quinn hopes anyway...
She's so caught up with her thoughts, that she doesn't realise Kurt is speaking to her, until he's tapping her on the shoulder, and asking her if she's alright... Quinn replies that she's fine, and continues Kurt's previous conversation about the new line, and how Maddie (his assistant) is going to cope with everything after he's gone... Kurt doesn't seem to be bothered by that fact anymore... but Quinn is, and in some way, it irks her to think that Kurt's alright with the fact that he's going to die... it makes her think that he's done... but then she sees Kurt and Blaine just looking at each other lovingly, and she knows that everything she's been thinking about Kurt giving up is a lie, because Kurt wouldn't do that to Blaine... he wouldn't do that to his girls... and her certainly wouldn't do it to his friends... 'Kurt's not giving up... he's fighting with everything he has left...' Quinn realised, as Blaine kissed his husband as he sat back down at the table, Quinn just smiling at how they're all so comfortable with them now, and how it could have been so much different... the only thing that would surprise her now, would be Kurt giving up, or stopping work... not that it's going to happen or anything...
That night, after their talk with Wes and David about their 'relationship', Kurt and Blaine fell into the throws of romance, letting all their emotions built up from their fight, and Dalton reunion, out into their love-making... As Blaine snuggles down with his husband beside him, he can't help but smile... knowing that anymore surprises... they're going to face together...
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