"Good Morning America! I am here with Blaine Anderson and his fiancé, Kurt Hummel, and boy do we have some questions for you two." The hostess's face was lit up, her smile a brilliantly white crescent. Kurt smiled nervously at the camera, his lips pulling around his face.
"Thank you for having us. Bright and early in the morning. We are so excited to be here. Aren't we, Kurt?" Blaine nudged Kurt who drew his gaze in from the lens and toward Blaine.
"So excited."
The woman laughed at Kurt's nervousness. "Well let's start on a happy note. When's the wedding?" She squealed at them.
"We're actually going to keep it a surprise. But we promise we will let everyone know right after it happens. We just want a chance to really enjoy it with our family and friends."
"So it's a private affair?"
"Very much so." Blaine winked at the camera.
"So, Kurt proposed while you two were in Ohio visiting family for the holidays. But it seems something else happened as well. We've been researching all about the concert and Kurt being rushed to the hospital but it's still a little unclear why. Kurt, are you okay now? What happened?" The woman reached a hand out and drew it back sensing Kurt's unfamiliarity with her. Blaine placed a hand on Kurt's where it rested on his chair's armrest.
Kurt looked over to Blaine. They hadn't discussed how they would go about answering this. They didn't think anyone would directly ask. Blaine nodded and squeezed his hand.
"I was attacked."
"Oh my. Are you okay? How badly were you injured?"
"I suffered a cracked rib and many cuts and bruises, but I'm almost completely healed now. The staff at the hospital I was staying in were astounding. They helped me through recovery quickly."
"I'm sure being Blaine's fiancé has its perks."
"I'm positive the hospital treated me just the same as any other patient."
The hostess continued smiling, not wanting to make it obvious he had pointed out her flaw in judgment on behalf of the hospital's morality. "Of course." She switched back to journalist mode, "So this is happening as Blaine is performing on stage. What happens next?"
Blaine looked down and blushed. "Well I found out backstage what had happened. I tried to keep performing but I was a complete wreck, I started bawling during a song." Kurt smiled and leaned in.
"This next part is my favorite."
"Then this little boy, Joseph. Who we met in the park a few days before. He stood up on his seat and yelled at me to go. I thought he was being crazy he was just a little kid, but then everyone was yelling at me to go."
"So you left the concert?"
"I had to do what my fans wanted. So I took off and sprinted out of the building and drove to the hospital."
"Like a gallant knight."
"Like a lovesick puppy." Blaine laughed, correcting Kurt. "I had to actually lie to get back to Kurt's room. The staff was cool about it afterwards. They made fun of me for it the whole week."
"So, your fans are just sitting there midway through a performance that they told you to leave."
"Actually, our friend Mercedes Jones finished up the concert for me. Her and Rachel Berry brought down the house from what I hear. I must say the people in the crowd were probably much more pleased with those two ladies than with anything I could have given them." Blaine chuckled and Kurt swatted at his arm for being self-deprecating.
"Well it sounds like quite a night." The hostess took a deep breath.
"It was. Definitely not one of my favorites." Blaine's voice softened, and he looked over at Kurt.
"Well Kurt, we here at Good Morning America wish you the best of luck and hope you recover fully. We also congratulate you two on the engagement and with that we have a surprise."
"I hate surprises." Kurt mumbled toward Blaine.
"You'll love this one." The hostess giggled and gestured toward the entryway to the stage where they sat. "We were so proud to hear about this little boy that understands the true meaning of love we just had to fly him out here to fulfill one of his wishes. To be the ring bearer at your wedding. Since you won't let us in on when that is, we have something else."
As she spoke, Joseph was pushed through the doorway by the stage manager. He was dressed in a little kid tux and was carrying a pillow.
"Oh my God." Blaine laughed and got out of his chair.
"Aww." Kurt squealed at his little suit.
"You two stand over here." The hostess pulled the guys away from their seats and stood them facing each other at one side of the stage. "Cue the music." She shouted, making Kurt jump.
The wedding march played over head and they were laughing as Joseph waddled up to them. Taking his job very seriously. He held the pillow without letting it wobble in the slightest. He marched to the rhythm with a stoic face. As he got nearer they looked down to see Ring Pop's laid carefully over the pillow.
Joseph stopped right beside them and they both squatted down to be on his level. Blaine placed an arm on Kurt's back to help him down. Once they had each taken a knee and smiled at Joseph, he let his face light up.
"You are the best ring bearer we could ever have asked for." Blaine smiled as Joseph handed him a Ring Pop.
"You get the red one, Blaine Anderson, because you wear the color red a lot."
"I'm flattered."
"And I picked this blue one for you Kurt."
"Thank you, Joseph. It's lovely." Kurt held his hand out and Joseph carefully set in on his palm.
They stayed down talking to Joseph as the hostess wrapped up her segment.
"There you have it America. A sneak peek at Klaine's wedding featuring the biggest Klainer out there as ring bearer."
"Bye America!" Kurt called from the ground, allowing Blaine to try and put the Ring Pop on his pinky finger.
"Yeah bye." Blaine yelled bumping Ring Pop's with Joseph, who had taken a third one out of his pocket, before they began eating them.
The hostess just laughed as the camera panned back over the desk. "If that isn't the sweetest thing I've seen in a while." One of the reporters said. Looking over at the boys still kneeling next to Joseph on the floor. "Anyway, back to the fish crisis in Thailand."
The boys were finally shooed off stage, but they kept with Joseph until they found his mother waiting in a lobby area.
"Oh Joseph you did such a good job honey!" His mother ran up and hugged him.
"You did a good job raising him." Kurt laughed and Joseph turned around and grinned up at him before putting the Ring Pop back in his mouth. Blaine was also sucking on his and Kurt and the mother cackled at how similar they actually were.
Blaine looked at them confused before removing the Ring Pop from his mouth. He took it off his pinky and handed it to Kurt to hold. Joseph was fidgeting with his bowtie with his Ring Pop still in his mouth while Blaine squatted down in front of him.
"Thank you, Joseph. I mean it. Thank you so much for telling me to go to Kurt. You are a very brave young man and I am so proud of you for standing up for what you believe in. Even I couldn't do that."
"I just did what I thought Blaine Anderson would do."
"You did more than what Blaine Anderson would do, bud." Blaine put a hand on his shoulder and tried to fight back tears.
"Why are you crying? Kurt is okay now."
Blaine laughed through a sob and Joseph leaned in to hug him. "My mom said you should always hug people when they cry. It makes them feel like they're not alone. You're not alone, Blaine Anderson."
Blaine held the little boy tight and mumbled, "No Joseph. I'm not alone."
Joseph pulled away after Blaine stopped crying and looked around, Blaine still had tears in his eyes and Kurt and Joseph's mother also had a few drops.
"Why is everyone crying now?" Joseph looked at them all genuinely confused. His mother put an arm around his shoulder and drew him against her leg.
Blaine laughed and wiped his nose. "Did the GMA studio take care of your flight and everything. They provided you a place to stay? I'm so glad you guys were able to make it out, I will take care of whatever they have left out. Did they give you tickets to the show tonight?"
"They took care of everything. Thank you though. Yes, we have tickets to the show. Hopefully a full one this time." Joseph's mom chuckled and Blaine smiled shyly.
"Yes. It will be a full show and Kurt will be handcuffed to the amps backstage, so he can't go off and get into trouble."
Kurt scoffed and Blaine leaned into him grinning.
"We're going to open up soundcheck for a select group of people, I would love to see you guys there. I will get your names on the list. It's at 5 and everyone that is coming is going to be allowed on stage and back stage to see how things work."
"That's too kind."
"Believe me, it's not nearly kind enough." Blaine smiled at her and looked down at Joseph, "A high five before I go?"
His cheeks pulled up into a full faced smile as he jumped to high five Blaine. Blaine laughed and looped an arm through Kurt's. They left the studio to a crowd shoving handmade posters and cell phones at them.
Blaine leaned over the railing to snap pictures with people and sign their posters. It took them nearly an hour to get through the crowd because Blaine was trying to get to as many people as possible. Some things were even handed up from the back of the crowd which he kindly signed standing on his tippy toes and offering goofy faces for the people in the back to get pictures of him.
Kurt followed along slowly. Ignoring the aching in his ribs. A few people asked for pictures with him and he politely obliged. Blaine sensed his withdrawnness and smiled at a few other people before guiding Kurt by the lower back to their vehicle. Jeff was waiting by it, ready to load them in and drive off.
After Kurt was in, Jeff walked around to the driver's side. Blaine turned for one last wave at the remaining few towards the end of the crowd when a man jumped the railing and ran toward him.
"Blaine!" Kurt yelled from the open backseat. The man grabbed Blaine before he had a chance to hop in the car.
The guy was large. He didn't seem like a crazed fan just trying to touch Blaine Anderson. He grabbed Blaine around the throat. Blaine lifted his arms and elbowed the man's elbows, trying to break the grip. It only partially worked, as Blaine was much shorter than him. He threw a few punches at the guy's ribs. Which successfully distracted him enough for Blaine to take a step away. The guy was back up and Blaine held his fists ready to fight.
Suddenly Jeff was there. He kicked the man in the side of the knee bringing him down. He held him as the studio's security finally ran over. Unaware of the mishap because of the shrill screams coming from the fans.
They handcuffed the man and as they pulled him up, he looked right at Blaine. Blaine stared back locking eyes with his attacker. "Who are you?"
"You thought he was mad before. He is mad now." The guy grunted as the security guards yanked him away. Blaine just looked after him dumbfounded.
He realized that entire scene had played out in front of people.
"Oh my God Blaine are you okay?"
"You're so strong."
"That was badass."
"That man tried to hurt my love, he must pay."
All these words swirled around Blaine. He let his gaze leave the stranger that had attacked him and he swiped over the crowd once more before smiling a small fake smile and turning to Kurt, who was leaning out the door looking at Blaine with concern, confusion, and many other emotions all held in his eyebrows.
"Are you okay?" He mouthed.
Blaine nodded and scooted next to him in the backseat, closing the door and falling against him in one swift movement.
"What even happened?"
"I don't know. He just attacked me." Blaine looked up at Kurt, Kurt's arms still protectively around him. "He said I thought he was mad before, he's mad now."
"What does that even mean? Who is mad?"
Blaine just shrugged and put his face in Kurt's chest. "I don't know. Sebastian?"
"This is ridiculous. How did he even get over that fence thing? Where were the studio's guards?"
"Blaine I'm sorry. I was helping Kurt—" Jeff looked at him through the rearview mirror.
"Don't be, Jeff. Your job was to protect Kurt."
"Yeah. But I should have been there."
"No, you were exactly where you needed to be. Kurt is safe. I'm not hurt. Everything is okay."
"What about the concert?" Kurt whispered.
"It will go on as the show must always do."
"The show must go all over the place." Blaine looked up at Kurt with a small grin.
"What?" He chuckled.
Kurt smiled down at him, "Finn used to say it. I thought it would make you laugh."
"You're the best." Blaine nuzzled his face into Kurt's neck and kissed it.
