Since Blaine's make-up exams were a special case, it took less time to grade them and Blaine was told to expect a call from Madame Tibideaux a few days after his last exam.

When the day finally arrived, they waited with baited breaths as Blaine shakily checked and double-checked that his phone was charged and his ringer was not on silent.

They were sitting next to each other on the couch and they were both leaning forward as though being closer to the phone on the coffee table would make a difference. Blaine was gripping Kurt's hand tightly and his jaw was clenched as his leg bounced up and down. Kurt had already told him to stop shaking his leg but every time he would stop, he would just start back after a minute so Kurt stopped telling him.

Kurt had a good feeling about the grades but there was a part of him that was scared of what could happen if he was wrong. He really wasn't sure how Blaine would react to bad news.

Kurt gave Blaine's hand a little squeeze and smiled at him reassuringly. Blaine smiled back but Kurt could see the worry in his eyes.

"Blaine, just remember that no matter what happens, you did your best and there's nothing more you could have done," Kurt said softly.

Blaine took a deep breath and rubbed his forehead while he nodded at what Kurt said.

"If it's bad news, you still have options and we'll figure out something else, okay?" Kurt continued.

Blaine nodded again.

"I know. Thanks," he said quietly.

Blaine turned to stare intently at his phone again and Kurt sighed.

A loud ringing sound soon echoed through the room and Blaine jumped before fumbling for his phone and pushing it to his ear.

Kurt held his breath as he watched Blaine's facial expressions change while he spoke into the phone. He kept saying "yes" and "I understand" with a serious tone but he didn't seem happy or upset. Kurt squeezed Blaine's hand tighter and tried his best to read his expressions but he started second-guessing himself. A small smile crept onto Blaine's face but Kurt wasn't sure if it was a sad or happy smile. When Blaine finally hung up the phone, his expression remained neutral and he closed his eyes while letting out a big sigh.

Kurt was freaking out and he couldn't hold his breath any longer.

"Well? What did she say?" Kurt asked urgently.

Blaine looked up at Kurt and a huge grin spread across his face as he chuckled lightly.

"She said I got great marks in everything and I get to stay at NYADA" he sounded more relieved than excited but Kurt's eyes lit up at the news.

"Oh my God, Blaine! That's amazing!" Kurt shouted.

"Yea, I guess it is." Blaine sounded mildly amused but distant.

Kurt grabbed his shoulders and shook him lightly.

"Blaine! Why aren't you excited? This is such good news!"

Blaine rubbed his eyes and looked up at Kurt. He looked like he wanted to smile but he was trying not to.

"I just-I can't believe this is real. Did she really just tell me that? Is everything really okay?"

"Yes, Blaine! This is real! You're back at NYADA, everything's good! You know Madame Tibideaux would never lie about something like this; if she said it, then it has to be true," Kurt said confidently.

Blaine thought about it for a second before he came to the realization that Kurt was right. He turned to look at Kurt with his eyes wide and his mouth open in shock.

"Oh my God Kurt, it's really over! I'm free, it's summer!" He said excitedly as he grabbed Kurt's shoulders too.

"Yes, Blaine! You're done! You got through!

"Kurt, this is exactly what I wanted! This is amazing!"

"I know! That's what I've been trying to tell you, silly!" Kurt started laughing at how long it took for Blaine to figure it out and Blaine started giggling too.

"Wow, I'm so dumb," Blaine said, exasperatedly.

Kurt snorted and shook his head in amusement before speaking sarcastically.

"Well, I guess you should do those exams again, and maybe you'll get smarter," Kurt smirked.

Blaine laughed loudly and Kurt joined in. Blaine felt a lot of his stress and anxiousness melt away as they laughed together. When they stopped laughing they beamed at each other and Kurt could swear he saw a hint of love in Blaine's eyes. Kurt wouldn't let himself think about it for too long though.

Blaine let go of Kurt's shoulders and turned to look around the room. He seemed to be in a happy daze as he smiled at the furniture. Kurt couldn't help but smile to himself as he watched Blaine.

Blaine soon brought his attention back to Kurt and Kurt stared at him with admiration as he spoke sincerely.

"Blaine, I am so proud of you. There aren't many people who can study a year's worth of material in one week and get such great results. After everything you went through to get here, you really deserve this and I'm so happy for you."

Blaine's cheeks turned slightly pink as he looked down and tilted his head to the side. He seems flustered by what Kurt said and he grinned sheepishly as he looked back up at Kurt.

"Kurt, you're being too nice, it really wasn't that impressive."

"It was, Blaine! You should be really proud of yourself."

Blaine smiled wider and he looked like he was about to cry with joy. He took a breath before shaking his head and looking at Kurt seriously.

"No, Kurt I can't take all the credit. You know I couldn't have done any of this without you. You're the one who should be praised for how much you helped me this week."

"It's was nothing, B. I'm just glad that everything worked out."

"It wasn't nothing. You basically saved my life twice this week; once when you found me and again when you helped me with the exams. Kurt, you are the only reason that I'm here today and that I did so well."

Kurt looked at Blaine seriously as he thought of the words "you are the only reason I'm here today." He gave Blaine a small smile and Blaine returned the smile before he spoke softly.

"Thank you so much, Kurt. Thank you, thank you, thank y-…" his voice got muffled by Kurt's shirt as he wrapped Kurt in a big hug and continued to say thank him. Kurt hugged him tightly but he was concerned as he could sense that something was off about his voice. They soon broke apart from the hug and Blaine stared at Kurt intensely. Kurt didn't know what to do but before he could think about it more, he found himself getting lost in Blaine's eyes. Blaine cupped Kurt's face and Kurt didn't seem to notice but he did notice when Blaine spoke in a low voice.

"I love you so much, Kurt" he whispered as he moved his head closer to Kurt's. Kurt was surprised and a little alarmed but he moved his head closer to Blaine's and whispered back to him.

"I love you too, Blaine. Always."

They both instinctively moved in closer but Kurt stopped himself when their lips were millimeters apart. He looked at Blaine cautiously and Blaine could see that his face was saying, "Are you sure?" Blaine smiled at how considerate Kurt was being before he pulled Kurt's face in and kissed him slowly.

The kiss was soft and full of love as Kurt tried to convey everything he was feeling and Blaine did the same.

Blaine exhaled into the kiss and he felt himself melt. It felt right, it felt familiar and it felt so comfortable. As the kiss deepened, Blaine pressed his tongue inside Kurt's mouth and Kurt did the same, causing something to shift. Love turned into passion and passion turned into hunger as they continued to kiss and kiss and kiss. Kurt wrapped his hands around Blaine's neck and pulled him in while Blaine's hands traveled down Kurt's body.

Blaine felt relief engulf him and he realized that maybe some of the tension he was feeling this week wasn't about school. Somehow, this kiss felt calming in ways he didn't know he needed until now.

Kurt had also been burying everything he was feeling for Blaine this week as he knew he couldn't do anything about it. He was happy to finally let all the barriers he had up collapse and he got lost in the moment.

Blaine slowly broke apart from the kiss but only to pepper small kisses across Kurt's cheek, his jaw and his neck while Kurt tried to stop himself from moaning. He grabbed at Blaine's shirt and started to undo the buttons though his vision was slightly blurry.

"Oh my god, Blaine…I missed you so much" he whispered in a low tone that was only reserved for times like these.

Blaine stopped and looked up at Kurt, his eyes wide and full of lust.

"I missed you t-" Kurt cut him off with a rough kiss to his mouth. Blaine smiled as Kurt started kissing his neck.

"Kurt," Blaine whispered, "Kurt, I want you so bad."

Kurt felt every cell in his body tingle from the tone of Blaine's voice. He grabbed Blaine by the shoulders and led him to the bedroom as they both struggled to take off the last remaining articles of each other's clothing. Kurt pushed Blaine into the bed and giggled as Blaine's head collided with a fluffy pillow. They kissed passionately a few more times before Kurt quickly pulled away, looking hesitantly at Blaine.

"What? What happened?" Blaine asked

"You're sure you want to do this, right?" Kurt asked hopefully.

Blaine smiled and kissed the palm of Kurt's hand that was currently on his cheek.

"Yes, yes I've never been more sure." Blaine said while pulled Kurt's body closer to him. Kurt grinned as their lips crashed into each other's for what seemed like the hundredth time that evening.

They continued to kiss and do lots of other things that "friends" don't do to each other until they were both starving and forced to order take-out as they were too "busy" to cook. They couldn't keep their hands off of each other all throughout dinner and throughout the night as they exchanged glances, laughs, kisses and other bodily fluids.

They stayed up way past their usual bedtime and Kurt wished the night would never end but he knew the morning of uncomfortable conversations was inevitable.