Soon enough they were all settled in their apartment and had started school. Ian was doing particularly well in his classes. He came home and kissed Bryan. "Hey babe. How was school?"
"Awful..I have this new dance teacher and she's the devil.." Bryan sighed, resting his head on Ian's shoulder.
"How so?" Ian asked.
"She's Cassandra July's daughter..Adriana..She hates me, I swear..Ask Austin." Bryan said seriously.
Ian raised an eyebrow to the boy across from them. "That can't be true."
"She's just pushing him because she knows he can do better." Austin said, pouring himself some water.
"She's made it her personal mission to make my life a living hell.." Bryan groaned.
"Don't let her get to you. I know you can do it." Ian said softly.
Bryan sighed deeply, "Thank you.."
"Well if anything Bryan, the living room is big enough..If we clear some of this furniture out, we would have enough space. I could help you."
"That would be great. Ian, do you mind helping while I change?"
"Not at all.." Ian said, kissing Bryan's forehead. Bryan smiled, thanking Ian before hurrying to their room.
"We can just..Push the couches to the side I guess." Austin said, walking into the living room.
"I know what you're doing." Ian said as he followed.
Austin froze. "Excuse me?.."
"I'm not blind, you know. I know you like him."
"I like him as a friend Ian..You don't have to worry about me.." Austin said pushing the coffee table to the side.
"I'm just letting you know you should back off." Ian said simply, pushing the couch to the opposite side.
"There's nothing to back off of." Austin chuckled.
Ian helped Austin move the last of the stuff and looked up at the taller. "I swear, if you try anything with him, it'll be the last thing you do."
"Noted.." Austin said in an almost challenging tone.
Ian was about to say something when Bryan came back out. "This'll be more than enough space." Bryan grinned.
"Ready?" Austin asked, smiling wide. Bryan nodded, walking over to Austin. The redhead grabbed his waist and Bryan began counting as they did their routine. Ian watched carefully and he swore he saw Austin look up at him as he moved his hands to Bryan's hips.
The next couple of months went by. Bryan was still having problems with his teacher and he swore Ian just didn't understand. He and Austin bonded over school and became best friends. Of course, Bryan was naive to the fact that Austin wanted him. The more time that passed, the less the boys saw of each other. Ian had finished workshop and had moved onto the floor at school. He loved working with the clients. Even though there was one that always flirted a little too much with him. But it was a part of life and he put up with it to be polite. After all, at least it was a hot guy. Ian had gotten a job and helped pay for groceries and whatnot. But with work and school, he barely got to see his boyfriend. One day, he had had enough of it and took a night off of work to go home early and be with Bryan. He got there and saw his boyfriend practicing with Austin.
"Hey babe.."
"Hey.." Bryan said, walking away from Austin.
"I thought we could spend some time together." Ian said softly.
"I'm practicing..We're getting evaluated tomorrow, and if I fuck up, its over half of my grade.." Bryan said, looking up at Ian.
"Baby, I miss you. We never see each other.."
"Well, it wouldn't be like that if you would be here at night." Bryan said, wiping his face.
"If I was, how would you have anything to eat? We'd be completely broke." Ian said seriously.
"We get money from your parents and Kurt and Blaine." Bryan said, walking past Ian and into the kitchen.
"They won't be paying forever, Bryan. I'm sorry. But I don't want to rely on them our whole lives."
"I'm not saying I do either, but we'll be able to get real jobs after school. And Austin has a job after school, and he's here more than you are." Bryan said, opening the fridge and pulling out a bottled water.
"Of course. I forgot. Austin is just so perfect. Well, I'm not him. I am working my ass off to make this work for us!" Ian said, following his boyfriend.
Austin bit his lip and walked out of the room while Bryan spun around. "You act like you're the only one putting in effort, Ian!"
"All you care about is your school! The only reason I came to New York was you! You picked out a school for me! You wanted this! I'm trying, Bryan! But if you can't even spend an hour with me, how am I supposed to feel?!"
"I don't only care about my school okay?! I'm here every day, cleaning and making dinner, you act like that's nothing! And I thought you were happy with that school Ian! You sure as hell tell me how much you love it every day when I am under constant insults and criticism!" Bryan yelled back.
"I do love it. But I know how stressed you are. That's why I don't tell you when I completely fail at something at school! I don't tell you about this client that's constantly asking me out. I don't want to add to your stress. I just want to see you!" Ian yelled. He knew Bryan did things. But he felt unwanted around the apartment.
"And I want to see you, just..Fuck, Ian! I don't want to be the reason you're stressed! This is just too much!"
"You haven't been stressing me out until now. I just want one night. One night to help you relax and be happy..with me.."
"I am happy with you Ian..I just really need to practice this. If I fail. I'll have to pay to retake the class Austin offered to help me pay if I did, but I don't want it to come to that.." Bryan sighed.
"Don't worry about it." Ian said quietly.
"Ian.." Bryan said. "Baby, I want to, it's just Austin thinks-"
Ian took a deep breath as the name made his blood boil. "Why does everything have to be about him?!"
"What?..Ian, what are you talking about?.."
"It's always about him! Austin thinks this. Austin can help me with that. Always Austin!"
"Are you seriously jealous of my best friend?.." Bryan asked, incredulously.
"If you didn't make everything about him, I wouldn't have to be!"
"Oh my god! I can't believe what I'm hearing right now!" Bryan said, turning and walking away from Ian.
"Yup. Walk away. Go off with your 'best friend'."
"Oh, fuck you, Ian!" Bryan snapped. "Why don't you go off with that guy that 'asks you out every day'?! Yeah, I bet he'd be /real/ happy to spend some time with you!"
"Maybe I will! Not that you'd fucking care!" Ian yelled, storming off and slamming the door behind him.
Bryan stood there, seething before the tears came all at once. He leaned back against the wall and sank to the floor as he sobbed.
Ian walked for a while before giving up. He needed somewhere to stay. He decided he would call Rob, his client, and ask for a place to hang out until things calmed down. He happily agreed, but Ian insisted that he sleep on the couch, declining the offer of sharing a bed more than once.
Back at the apartment, Bryan composed himself the best he could before walking to Austin 's room. He knocked before opening the door.
"Hey..Um..Do you.. Want to finish practicing?"
"Are you sure you're up for it? We can just talk first if you want." Austin said softly.
"I'm fine. Is your back okay to lift me?.."
"My back is fine." Austin said, trying not to laugh. "I'm not much older than you."
Bryan gave a weak smile. "Come on."
They went into the living room and started to practice the number, Austin holding Bryan closer than usual. They practiced for a while before taking a break. "You're so going to pass."
"Thanks.." Bryan said quietly, sitting on the counter.
Austin sat next to his roommate. "I'm sorry.. I haven't meant to cause any problems with you two.."
"It's not your fault..He just thinks that..You want me.."
"I know. He tells me all the time. You remember the first night you were here?" Austin asked.
"Mhmm?.."
"When he went to get water, he was gloating about the hickeys and scratch marks you gave him.."
Bryan looked down. "I'm so, so sorry..He is such an ass.."
"It's fine. I just.. Bryan, you deserve so much more."
"I don't know..Everyone says that..But..He's my first love.."
"That call it a first for a reason.." Austin said, looking at Bryan.
Bryan looked up at Austin, biting his lip. "I love him.."
"I know. But he treats you like shit. I mean, yes he does buy some of the food. But you're the one here cooking for him. You clean. All while doing everything you can to make it at school. He doesn't understand you."
Bryan looked down. "H-He's not bad to me.."
"You don't see it because you want everything to be perfect. But, Bryan, you can do so much better. You deserve someone that supports you and isn't going to get in your way." Austin said seriously.
"Austin..Why are you saying all of this?.." Bryan asked, looking over at his best friend.
"Bryan, you're my best friend. I care about you so much. I hate to see you putting yourself through this. And.. I do like you. But I am serious when I say I'm not trying to come between you two."
Bryan looked down once again. "So..You do?..Want me?.."
"I do." Austin admitted. "But I never had any plans to act on my feelings because I know you're in a relationship."
Bryan stared at Austin with wide eyes before grabbing his hand. Austin smiled lightly, turning his hand over and lacing their fingers together. Bryan swallowed hard. "Austin..I.."
"What is it?" Austin asked.
Bryan put his free hand on the back of Austin's neck. "I want you.." he whispered.
"Are you sure?" Austin asked as his eyes darkened.
Bryan just leaned in his lips less than an inch away from Austin's. "You're so amazing..You understand me..I want to..I just..Please.."
Austin nodded, leaning in and pressing their lips together. Bryan inhaled sharply pulling Austin closer as Austin invaded his senses. The new taste..The new feel of his lips and tongue, how his body reacted.. It was all so new. Austin let out a low moan, wrapping his arms around Bryan tightly as he finally got to taste him. Bryan whined as Austin got down from the counter and stood between his legs. Austin grabbed Bryan by his hips and looked into his eyes. "I've wanted this for so long."
Bryan ran his hands through Austin's hair. "Please..I-I need you..I..Just..I can't think..I can't..Just please."
Austin nodded, quickly pulling off their shirts and pressing their lips together. Bryan moaned deeply, shoving all reason and concerns from his mind as he let himself be felt and understood and wanted. Austin slid his hands under Bryan and cupped his ass, squeezing lightly. Bryan gave a high moan, pulling the taller's hair lightly. "Austin.."
Austin moaned as he rocked their hips together. "D-Do you..Condom?.." Bryan whispered.
"Yes," Austin said, just as quietly.
"Go get it..Now."
Austin hurried off and came back with a little bottle of lube and a condom. Bryan was completely undressed laying back on the counter. "Holy shit.." Austin whispered as his breathing sped up.
Bryan bit his lip, arching his back. "Please.."
Austin quickly undressed and hopped onto the counter between Bryan's legs. "Do you want me to prep you?"
Bryan nodded bending his knees and resting his feet on the counter. Austin put the condom on and slicked himself up before pressing a finger inside the beautiful boy before him. Bryan cried out at the intrusion. It had been so long since he and Ian had done anything. "Are you okay..?" Austin asked softly.
"Don't stop.." Bryan whined. Austin nodded, waiting a minute before adding another. Bryan writhed against the counter, moaning loudly. The taller worked his way up to three fingers and brushed over Bryan's prostate. Bryan moaned loudly, "Austin..Fuck me."
Austin pulled out, lifting Bryan's legs and letting them on his shoulders before pushing into him. Bryan arched his back, looking up at Austin. "Ohmyfuckinggod.." Austin moaned as the impossibly tight heat surrounded him.
"Go..Just go.." Bryan said quickly. Austin looked into Bryan's eyes as he began to thrust. Bryan wrapped his legs around Austin's neck, his moans quickly escalating. "Say my name..Please.." Austin breathed out.
"A-Austin!" Bryan panted, pulling his own hair.
Austin thrust faster, revealing in the moans. "Louder."
Bryan was practically shaking. It was all so new and different.
"Yes, more! Austin!"
Austin pressed his lips to Bryan's neck, biting lightly as he started to pump the younger in time with his thrusts. Bryan gasped as he was bent more, making Austin go deeper. "Oh fuck..A-Austin..S-Say something.."
"You're so fucking sexy.. Screaming my name as you take me.." Austin breathed out. Bryan couldn't help but notice it didn't have the same effect that Ian put on him. He closed his eyes, pulling Austin's hair. It was thicker, less smooth than Ian's. "Bryan.." Austin whined as his thrusts became erratic.
"G-Gonna come.." Bryan panted.
"Me too..Come, Bryan." Austin whispered in Bryan's ear as he came inside him. Bryan arched his back, crying out as he came clawing down Austin's back. Austin moaned loudly at the pleasure filled pain. Bryan panted harshly as he let his head fall back, melting in Austin's arms. Austin pulled out and laid on the counter next to Bryan. "You're so amazing.."
Bryan closed his eyes before sitting up. "Austin..I..That was amazing..But..Please..Please don't tell Ian.."
"What..?" Austin asked, looking at Bryan like he couldn't believe what he was saying.
"Austin..I just cheated on my boyfriend.." Bryan whispered.
"I guess I..I thought you'd..leave him.." Austin said as he sat up.
Bryan looked down. "I can't..I'm so sorry.."
Austin turned so Bryan couldn't see him before getting down and walking to his room. Bryan brought his knees to his chest. He had hurt two people now. He wasn't thinking right..He loved Ian, but he was too angry before to see reason. He couldn't tell Ian..
The next morning Bryan knocked on Austin's door, his eyes red from lack of sleep. Austin sighed, getting up and opening the door but not looking at Bryan. "Austin..I'm really, really sorry..I..I shouldn't have done that to you..I was angry..I wasn't thinking right..I never wanted to hurt you..And I don't want to lose you as a friend.."
"I don't know what to say.." Austin whispered.
"I just want you to forgive me.."
"I told you I liked you.."
"I know..I know..And I'm sure I could like you too Austin..You're perfect.." Bryan said softly,
"But..Someone already has my heart.."
"Don't." Austin said angrily. "Don't try to tell me how you could like me. You don't."
Bryan looked down. "I'm sorry.."
"I can't do this right now." Austin whispered before closing his door.
Bryan watched as the door closed in front of him, staring at it a moment before going to the bedroom and calling Ian.
Ian was laying on Rob's couch after a long night of ignoring his client's passes at him. He sighed when his phone rang. "Hello?"
"Ian?..I'm so sorry.." Bryan said quietly. "I'm sorry.."
"For what?"
"Last night..I appreciate everything you do..Just..Can we go to breakfast?.."
"Don't you have your thing today? That evaluation?" Ian asked.
"That's not until twelve.."
"Oh.. Well.. I have class but I can be a little late.."
"Okay..I'll meet you at the cafe down the street from the apartment..I love you.."
"I love you too.." Ian said before hanging up.
Bryan got to the cafe first and waited for Ian. He showed up a few minutes later in the same clothes from the previous day.
"Hey...Where did you stay last night?.."
"Rob's." Ian said as he sat down.
"Rob?..Who's Rob?..."
"The guy I told you about. I don't want to fight about this, Bryan. I don't know anyone here. His couch was a hell of a lot better than the street."
Bryan nodded. "I'm sorry about last night.."
"It's fine." Ian sighed.
"No...It's not.." Bryan whispered. He had to tell Ian.
"Why?" Ian asked.
"I..I.." Bryan stammered, he was shaking as he took a sip of water.
"What is it, Bryan?"
"I slept with Austin.."
Ian felt his heart stop. Time seemed to freeze as he felt like Bryan was stomping all over his heart. Tears quickly filled his eyes as his mind registered what was being said. "W-What..?"
"I'm so sorry. I was hurt and..A-Angry..I didn't think.." Bryan said as he began to cry. Ian shook his head. He couldn't believe this. He loved Bryan more than anything. How could he have done this? "It didn't mean anything..It didn't..He was putting all this stuff in my head about how you weren't good for me..A-And how you didn't understand me..I didn't believe him..But it didn't mean anything, Ian." Bryan said quickly.
"You cheated on me.." Ian whispered, unable to look at Bryan. "I used to be scared it would be me that would do that. But I never expected you to.."
"I never thought I w-would either Ian..I..I love you..I love you.." Bryan gasped.
"No.."
"I do..I love you.." Bryan said desperately.
"I-I can't do this right n-now.." Ian gasped as his tears came more freely. He got up and quickly ran out of the cafe. Bryan ran after him, calling his name. But Ian ran faster. He didn't know where he'd go. He just knew he couldn't be here. Bryan lost Ian in the crowd and panted as he looked around helplessly.
Ian ran until he couldn't handle it. Before he knew it, he found himself at his school. He went inside, tears still flowing and found the campus manager. He asked them to block his schedule for the day and requested to take a leave for a week.
When he was finished it was almost noon. He knew there was no way Bryan would be missing school. Ian knew he had to act quick. He ran to the apartment and packed a suitcase. He got out as fast as he could and called his work, letting them know he'd be gone and apologized for the short notice. When he had everything worked out, he headed to the airport, calling his sister along the way.
Naomi saw her phone light up and Smiled at Thea. "It's Ian!" She said before answering. "Hey baby brother!"
"Mimi.." Ian whispered.
"Ian..What's wrong?.."
"I-I...I'm going to..the airport.. Coming home.."
"With Bryan?.."
"No."
She gasped. "What happened?.."
"He..He.." Ian got out before a loud sob overcame him. "H-He cheated.."
"Oh my god...oh...Oh my fucking god.." Naomi whispered.
"I'll text you when I-I get my ticket.. Tell you when I'll be there.."
"Okay..I love you..Be safe..." Naomi whispered.
"Love you too.."
She hung up and looked at Thea. "We need to go to Kurt and Blaine's..Bryan cheated on Ian.."
"What?!" Thea asked, eyes wide as she pulled out her phone and called Kurt.
Kurt was cooking lunch for Blaine, who had just come home to eat when Thea called.
"Hey you. Wanna come over for some lunch?"
"Hey... We're coming over. Have Blaine call in please. We need to talk.."
"Umm..Alright.." Kurt said.
"We'll be there soon," Thea said before getting off the phone.
Kurt hung up and turned to. Blaine. "Hey baby..Apparently Thea needs to talk to us, so she said for you to call in."
"It'll take that long?" Blaine asked. "What's it about?"
"I don't know.."
Blaine gasped. "What if Naomi proposed?!"
Kurt grinned, bouncing a bit. "Oh god!"
Blaine kissed Kurt deeply. "I'm so excited!"
Kurt smiled, kissing Blaine again. "Well, let me finish breakfast.." He said, giggling and turning back to the stove while Blaine went to call in.
The girls arrived fifteen minutes later and walked in. "Hey.."
"Hey. I made you guys some food too." Kurt smiled, kissing them both on the cheek.
"Thanks," Thea said softly.
"I'm sorry. I'm not hungry.." Naomi said quietly.
"What's wrong?.." Kurt asked, his smile slowly fading.
"I got a call from Ian. He's on his way home.."
"With Bryan?..."
"No.." Naomi said, shaking her head.
Kurt went paler than usual. "Blaine?...Blaine, come in here." He called.
"Why?.."
Blaine walked out just as Thea said, "Bryan cheated on him."
Blaine froze. "No."
"I don't know if he's staying or just needs some time. But Ian's coming home.."
"Bryan wouldn't do that.." Blaine said seriously.
"He told Ian this morning." Naomi said quietly. "I just thought..Ian would like it if he knew he'd still have you and Kurt."
"Of course he does.." Kurt said softly. "Ian is family and we love him.."
"Thank you."
Kurt nodded. "I think I should call Bryan.."
Blaine sat down, not knowing what to say. Bryan loved Ian. He wouldn't just go and cheat on him. Ian had to have done something..Said something that would've pushed Bryan over the edge. He wasn't exactly a perfect angel.
Kurt went into the bedroom and called Bryan. Bryan had just finished his evaluation and was in the bathroom, crying. He did well, perfect. But the song he performed and danced to was for Ian. It tore a new hole in his heart. He saw his phone was ringing and tried to compose himself before answering. "H-Hello?.."
"Hey Bryan.." Kurt said softly.
"Hi.." Bryan whispered.
"Are you okay?"
"Yeah..I-I..Um..I just finished my evaluation for dance..I passed.." He sniffed.
"That's good, sweetie.." Kurt said, chewing on his lip.
"Yeah.." Bryan said as tears clouded his vision once more.
"Talk to me.."
"Kurt..I..I fucked up.." Bryan got out before starting to sob, his chest burning as he took heaving breaths.
"It'll be okay, Bryan. I promise."
"No..No..I..I can't..I can't..I hate m-myself...I'm.." Bryan got out, his breathing frantic.
"Bryan, Bryan. Take a deep breath. Calm down, okay?" Kurt said softly.
Bryan closed his mouth, trying to breath slowly as the sobs shook his thin frame. A couple escaped as he took small, sharp breaths.
"Just give him some time, sweetie. He's on his way home now.."
"He-He's coming back to the apartment?.." Bryan asked. His heart lifted at the thought of Ian coming home. They'd talk about this..They'd get through it and Bryan would sleep in Ian's arms ..
"No.. He's on his way to the airport, Bryan.. We'll talk to him."
Bryan choked back another sob, tears streaming down his face. "Kurt..I need you..I need you, I need..I..I can't.." Bryan got out.
"Yes you can, sweetie. Blaine and I have been through so much. You two can do this. He just needs time." Kurt said softly. "We love you both so much. You'll be okay."
Bryan shook his head and looked down as he sank to the floor, pulling his hair. "You don't understand..I-Ian's so insecure..A-And he always..w-was terrified that I would..Be with someone else.."
"He needs to calm down before he can talk about it. Just give him time. Focus on school, okay? He'll come around."
Bryan couldn't even fathom how Kurt could expect him to be calm at this point.
"I need him..."
"And you'll have him. He just needs to be alone right now."
Bryan nodded, sniffing. "I'm alone now..Ian's gone..Austin won't speak to me..I'm scared.."
"He'll be back, Bryan. Just think about school right now. Don't stress out too much."
"You know I will.."
"You've got to try, Bryan."
Bryan just shook his head, looking down. He hated this. He hated himself.
"Go home. Take a bath and just let it out, sweetie."
"Thank you.." Bryan whispered.
"I'm always here, Bryan."
"Kurt?...What if..What if he doesn't come back?.."
"Then it'll be hard but you'll get through it."
"Okay.."
"Try to rest, okay?"
"Okay.." Bryan said again, his voice dull as he sniffed.
"We'll call you tonight.."
"Alright..I love you.." Bryan said, wiping his eyes.
"I love you too, Bryan."
"Tell everyone I miss them.." Bryan said. "Bye, Kurt.."
"I will sweetie. Bye." Kurt said before getting off and sighing. Blaine walked into the bedroom, changing into some comfortable clothes.
"He's not doing too well."
Blaine sighed. "I miss him.."
"Me too baby."
"I just can't believe he could do something like this.."
"Me neither.."
"It just makes me wonder what Ian did." Blaine said.
"What do you mean?"
"Well..Bryan wouldn't just do that for no reason.." Blaine said seriously.
"We don't know what happened."
"Do you really think Bryan would just go and have sex with someone?" Blaine asked.
"No. But Ian is heartbroken. He wouldn't have done something for Bryan to go do that." Kurt said seriously.
"And didn't you just say Bryan was just as hurt?" Blaine asked
"Because of what he did, Blaine. He kept saying how he fucked up. Not Ian."
"You know how he always blames himself."
"Okay. But we don't know what happened so don't go blaming Ian." Kurt said, raising his voice slightly.
"I'm not blaming Ian. I'm just saying he must've done something. Bryan wouldn't cheat for no reason.." Blaine defended.
"Okay, Blaine. Sorry, you seem to forget. Not everyone can be as perfect as you. We can't all live up to be you."
"I never said anything about anyone being perfect, Kurt. But god, you of all people should know there's two sides to a story." Blaine said bitterly.
"And what is that supposed to mean?!"
"Figure it out." Blaine said.
"Thanks, Blaine." Kurt spat, shaking his head as he walked out.
Blaine sighed deeply following Kurt. "Baby, I didn't mean.."
"We'll talk later, Blaine. We have company."
Blaine nodded, sighing softly and grabbing Kurt's hand.
"When does Ian get in?"
"He just called me. He'll be in tonight."Naomi said quietly.
"I'm sorry, Naomi.." Kurt said softly.
She nodded. "He'll be okay. But.. I don't want him around Bryan anymore."
"Excuse me?" Blaine said quickly.
"I don't want them around each other. Bryan has hurt him too much." Naomi said seriously.
"And how do you know Ian didn't start this?" Blaine asked.
"I'm pretty sure Ian didn't tell him to go fuck someone, Blaine." Naomi said, her voice raising slightly.
"Bryan has caused him too much heart ache..When he fucking pushed him, when he was texting and openly flirting with that guy and now, he's fucking someone else! I'm not letting my brother get hurt anymore!"
"Well maybe Bryan would feel more secure if Ian didn't have the past that he has." Blaine said, definding his son.
"Are you kidding me?!" Naomi yelled. "Who are you to judge him?! You don't know what he's been through, Blaine!"
"You think I don't know about his sex and drug phase?"
"And he changed! He changed for Bryan because he loves him!" Naomi spat. "Everyone thinks Bryan is so perfect. That he's an angel and he can do no wrong..Well who's been the one that's fucked up the relationship the past three times?!"
"He had no right to push Ian. I never said Bryan was perfect. But he sure as hell is a lot closer to perfect that Ian ever will be!" Blaine yelled back. "And their eighteen! What does he know about love?" he spat, making Kurt look down as he remembered how in love they had been.
"Oh, so you're saying Bryan is too good for Ian?!" Naomi asked. "Because last time I checked, Ian doesn't have to take fucking crazy pills when he's sad!"
Blaine's mouth dropped. He was about to say something else when Kurt stepped in. "Jesus Christ! We're not in high school! Yes, Ian has a past. So do does Bryan. We all do. We don't even know why Bryan slept with someone else. So stop blaming them! You don't know what happened! Naomi, go get everything ready at your place. Go pick Ian up and be there for him. Blaine.. I don't even know where to begin with you. But we won't get anywhere if you two keep arguing like kids!"
They were both silent, looking at the ground and Thea grabbed Naomi's hand. "Come on baby.."
Naomi nodded, getting up and following her girlfriend.
They left and Blaine couldn't even look at Kurt. "I-I..I don't know what came over me.."
"You have no idea how many hurtful things you just said." Kurt said, the disappointment thick in his voice.
"Were you listening to her?" Blaine asked seriously.
"I was. And I'm in no way saying she was right. But I'm not engaged to her. How can you judge Ian on his past? He did what he did to get what his uncle did out of his mind. I did the same thing. But I didn't have a reason. I threw my life away. He's working on himself. How can you say you're in love with me but judge him for things that weren't nearly as bad as what I've done?"
"Baby I am in love with you..I could never judge you for that..But Bryan is our son..I just want to protect him.."
"So do I. But we have no idea what sent him to someone else." Kurt said softly.
"But Kurt..He's not a.." Blaine stopped himself.
"Let's talk to both of them before we make any assumptions."
"Alright.."
Kurt sat down next to Blaine. "Please.."
"We'll have them over.." Blaine said.
"Good. I don't care what happens. Ian will be part of this family."
Blaine nodded. "I know.."
Kurt sighed. "What exactly did you mean earlier..?"
""What?" Blaine asked.
"When you said that I should know about there being two sides to every story.."
"Because..When you left..I was hurt..And angry..I thought you were happy with your life in New York..But you were dealing with problems of your own.." Blaine said softly.
"Can I ask you something?"
"Of course.."
"I want you to be one hundred percent honest. Do you think any less of me because of the things I've done..?"
Blaine looked up into Kurt's eyes. "I don't..I think you're stronger..But..It hurts to know that you thought so little of yourself that you had to turn to..That..for money..Because you're my world..It hurts me to think about it..But do I think any less of you?...No.." Blaine said, grabbing Kurt's hands.
Kurt held his breath as he felt his tears coming. "I love you.."
"I love you too Kurt..Forever.." Blaine said softly. Kurt gave a small smile as he leaned in and cuddled up to Blaine. Blaine pet Kurt's hair, sighing deeply. "I'm just worried about Bryan..Up there alone.."
"I know.. He sounded so upset. He wasn't even happy that he passed his evaluation."
Blaine looked down. He was so scared for him. Bryan needed someone with him.
"We'll figure something out."
Blaine nodded.