A/N: Apologies for the wait in an update of this; but I have been trying to weigh up whether or not to continue that of the story where this initially came from "Everywhere You Look" and have as such decided to discontinue with that; but a more detailed reason as to why that is, is in an author note on that story.
So this chapter sees Blaine's relationship progressing to the point of him feeling confident enough to start introducing Hannah to his friends; and that of course does mean Juanita, who definitely was fond of Mikki; so that does in itself cause some challenges.
Also as well, it does see Hannah continuing to form a bond with that of Blaine's family as well; as the move forwards in their relationship with one another; and ultimately to the point of a forever with each other, and if you are reading the other stories that link in with this, you will know what I mean by that.
As always all characters you see belong to their respective owners; but all those that you don't recognize belong to me, at least in some way within this universe.
Thanks for reading and you all know what to do at the end.
Love,
KJ xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Chapter 11 –
Spending the week, from Monday to that of Saturday morning; staying at Hannah's house, since it was closer to that of the school where they both would be teaching; the morning of the Saturday after having chose to spend one more night at his girlfriend's place, after the working week was over; Blaine and Hannah headed over to what was essentially that of his home still, for breakfast.
Entering through the kitchen door, and seeing Puck at the stove cooking what looked to be scrambled eggs and Sam at the kitchen table placing a jug of orange juice to it; he smiled at the familiarity of it all.
"Hey man" said Sam, looking to the two of them with a smile. "Hannah"
"Yeah, hey everyone" replied Blaine; as Hannah who standing next to him also added in a "Hello" as well, and upon seeing her uncle, Alyson who was helping to set the table; screamed and dumped the cutlery down to run over to him, throwing her arms around him.
"Uncle Blaine, you're back" she said, as he looked to her with a laugh and also hugged her as well.
"By that reaction" he said, giving his niece a smile. "I am going to assume you've missed me"
"Missed you heaps" said Alyson, nodding. "And you're not allowed to leave again"
"Aly we spoke as to why Uncle Blaine hasn't been here this week" said Puck, from over where he was cooking. "And we also said, we can't expect him to stay with us forever"
"We know what you said Dad" said Beth, who had been getting the bread from the toaster when her uncle had entered and walking over to Blaine, and placing the toast to the table. "Still doesn't mean we can't miss Uncle Blaine"
"Of course it doesn't" replied Blaine, as he gave the oldest of his three nieces a hug. "And I missed you all so much; it was very quiet without the three of you around"
"So that means you won't do it again" said Alyson, looking to Blaine with a nod; who in turn just gave her a smile; as she looked to Hannah. "No more taking my uncle away, blondie"
"Hey, be nice" said Blaine, looking to her and then to Sam and Puck.
"I'm sorry Aly" said Hannah, giving the young girl a small smile. "If it's constellation I have bought him back haven't I"
"I guess, you have" replied Alyson, giving a shrug of her shoulders. "And I think Dad should just let you stay here now instead"
"Okay different subject" said Blaine, with a laugh; looking over to Puck who in turn looked to him with raised eyebrows. "Where may I ask is my other niece?"
"Penny is sleeping over at a friends' from school" replied Puck. "She'll be home a little later"
"Okay, yeah missed her as well" said Blaine with a nod; as Puck who had finished cooking headed over to the table with a plate of scrambled eggs, bacon and also some sausage as well.
"So how's the teaching been going?" asked Puck as he placed what he'd cooked down to the table; all of them taking a seat to start eating the breakfast.
"It's been great" replied Blaine, with a nod; as he took some bacon placing it to his plate. "I thought it might be hard with Marley being my boss in some ways; but it's actually been okay"
"So you're easily able to separate that now?" asked Sam, looking to his friend with a smile; as Blaine gave a nod.
"Not easy, granted" he replied, looking in return to his friend. "But I'm sure it will get easier as it goes on"
"Are you going to be here this week, Uncle Blaine?" asked Alyson, looking to him; and he in turn looked to his niece.
"I'll be here a few nights, yeah" replied Blaine, with a nod and giving her a smile. "Just last week with it being my first week, you remember how scary that can be starting something new"
"Sure" replied Alyson, with a nod. "And you were there when I got home to make sure I was okay; so I hope Hannah made you feel okay as well"
"Umm, yeah she did" replied Blaine, with a laugh as Hannah also gave a small chuckle as well; to which Puck and Sam both looked to them at interest with.
"Not appropriate breakfast conversations" said Puck, looking to his brother in law with a smile, as Sam gave a laugh and looking to his friend. "And especially not one that I need my daughters to be hearing of at their age"
"So what are the plans for today?" asked Sam, looking to the two other adults present at the table.
"Well tonight we're going to be having dinner with Nicky and Juanita" said Blaine. "So hence why I am not eating much here, not that I don't love your cooking Puck, just you know Red Lobster"
"Approve" replied Puck, with a nod.
"And apart from that nothing else much really" replied Blaine. "Thinking maybe that Hannah and I can hang out here for a bit with the girls, maybe do some stuff with them"
"I was going shopping with Connie" said Beth, looking to her uncle. "Her mom was going to drop us off at the mall"
"Well maybe if it's okay with you Beth?" asked Hannah. "I could come along as well, I do need to be getting something new to wear tonight; and you could help me pick it out"
"I can do that, yeah" replied Beth, looking to the Hannah with a nod.
"Okay great, I'll introduce myself to Connie's mom when she gets here; so she knows me" said Hannah, giving Beth a smile. "So she won't have to be worried about anything"
"Connie lives next door, so I was just heading over to her house when I was ready" replied Beth.
"Well we will do that then" said Hannah, with a laugh and smile to the young girl; as Alyson piped up with "Can I come as well"
"Of course you can" replied Hannah, giving her a smile; as Beth also replied with "No"
"Beth, let your sister go along as well too please" said Puck, looking to his daughter.
"But dad, she'll want to go to all the kids stores" replied Beth, looking to him. "And that isn't where Connie and I, or even Hannah would want to go"
"I think we can get around all of them" said Hannah, looking to the older of the two girls with a smile. "I'm an excellent shopper, know where to find all the bargains"
"Fine" replied Beth, with a sigh and looking to Hannah, and then to Puck. "The little brat can come as well"
"I'm not a brat" replied Alyson, looking to her older sister. "You're mean, I want to spend time with Hannah too"
"And that's really nice of you both wanting to do that" said Blaine, looking to his nieces with a smile.
"It is" said Hannah, with a nod. "And I know where going to have lots of fun together"; and the six of them continued breakfast before Hannah, along with Alyson and Beth headed to the mall with that of Connie also; for a girls day out of shopping.
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That same evening having finally organised with Nick and Juanita, to go out to dinner with them; Blaine and Hannah headed to Red Lobster, where they had agreed to have their meet up.
"I have to say I'm more nervous about meeting this Juanita friend of yours" said Hannah, with a laugh. "Then I was meeting your parents and all that"
"Why is that?" asked Blaine, with a laugh as he found a car space and pulled into it; then quickly glancing to his girlfriend.
"Because from what you have said regarding her" replied Hannah, still with a small laugh. "She is rather scary"
"Not that scary" said Blaine, with a smile as he switched off the car's ignition. "More so she's fiercely loyal to those who she calls friends, and that can sometimes come across as her being a little scary"
"Okay" replied Hannah, with a nod. "I just hope I can get along with her, because I feel that if I didn't it could be very much mean end of us, if that were to be the case"
"I'm sure she will love you" said Blaine, as the two of them got out of the car and started heading towards the restaurant entrance.
"Did she love your ex girlfriend?" asked Hannah, as Blaine took her hand and shaking his head.
"I think they tolerated one another, for the sake of myself and Nick" replied Blaine. "But I don't think they particularly were fond of each other"
"Okay now I'm nervous" said Hannah, as Blaine opened the door to the restaurant to let them both walk inside.
"Don't be" said Blaine, looking to her and shaking his head again. "It was more to do with what Mikki did as a career, that saw them clash; and therefore since you're not even in that same area, you have nothing to worry about"
"She was a journalist" said Hannah, looking to her boyfriend. "How in the world would she have hated that"
"Because she's a cop, or in that general field of work" replied Blaine, as they stood near the sign that said 'Please Wait to Be Seated' and he saw Nick and Juanita already seated over at a table; with Nick giving a wave to his friend. "And she thinks they are scum of the earth"
"Oh" said Hannah, as one of the servers for the Red Lobster came over to them.
"Hi, table for two?" she asked, looking to them.
"Actually, those who we're having dinner with" replied Blaine, looking to her with a smile. "They're already here"
"Well go on through then" she replied, giving her a smile as Blaine nodded.
"Thank you very much" he said and looked to Hannah, who had seen Nick wave to them just before and was looking over to where they were nervously. "It will be fine, come on"
"Yeah fine" replied Hannah, with a nod as they started to walk over to the table. "Deep breaths, it will be fine"
"Yes it will be" replied Blaine, giving her a hand a quick squeeze before letting it go as they neared the table.
"Hey Blainers" said Nick, with a smile to his friend as he approached and stood up; giving him a quick hug. "How goes the crazy world of being a teacher?"
"Umm yeah it's been good" replied Blaine, with a nod; as Juanita stood up also, from her seat. "Interesting"
"Well I'm sure they are learning heaps from you" said Juanita, with a smile as Blaine gave her a quick hug also. "We've always been saying you have heaps of talent, and it's a shame to waste it"
"Yeah" replied Blaine, with a nod. "So I guess introductions then"
"That would probably be best Blaine" said Juanita, with a laugh. "As your girlfriend does look like she is ready to throw up"
"I'm fine" said Hannah, with a laugh as Blaine took her hand; giving her a smile and then looking to Nick and Juanita.
"So this is Hannah" he said. "And this is Nick and Juanita"
"Hi, it's really nice to meet the both of you" said Hannah, with a smile to them both.
"You as well" said Nick as he sat down at the table again, something which Juanita did also. "We've heard lots about you from Blaine"
"Yes Blaine has spoke about you two both a lot as well" replied Hannah, with a smile to him; as she and Blaine took at seat at the table opposite that of Nick and Juanita.
"I can guarantee all lies" said Nick, with a laugh and looking to Hannah. "Although I will gladly share some truths about Blaine with you, if you're interested"
"You want me to be telling Juanita, some truths about you?" asked Blaine, looking to his friend with a laugh also. "I bet there are still things she doesn't know about her fiancé"
"If you don't think I don't know how to extract information out of people, Blaine" said Juanita, looking to him with a smile also. "Then you really don't know me that well now", which in turn got a look of raised eyebrows from Blaine, as Juanita gave a little laugh. "Although in saying that some people I have met in the past, have been exceptionally good at lying"
"So the two of you are engaged?" asked Hannah, looking to Juanita and then Nick; as Juanita gave a nod, glad of the change of subject from her, with the previous one seeming to make Blaine just that little bit uncomfortable.
"Yes, only since Thanksgiving though" she replied, giving the blonde a small smile. "Nick asked me in front of my whole family, when he came around to my parent's place the day of it"
"Congratulations" said Hannah, looking to both of them with a smile.
"Thank you" replied Nick, looking to her with a smile also. "You took Blaine to your family for Thanksgiving, he was saying the other week"
"I did, yes" said Hannah, with a nod.
"Hopefully he was on his best behavior" said Juanita, with a laugh and looked to Blaine with a smile.
"Of course I was" replied Blaine, with a laugh. "What did you possibly think I would do?"
"Oh, I don't know" said Juanita, with a smile to him. "Do you remember when you first met me?"
"Okay, please do not tell Hannah about that" said Blaine, looking to his friend's fiancée and shaking his head.
"What happened when he first met you?" asked Hannah, looking to Juanita and then to Blaine who was still shaking his head.
"He came onto me with a really lame pick up line" replied Juanita, with a laugh. "Although it was a rather good one also, so I do have to give him points for that"
"And for also trying" said Nick, with a laugh.
"You tried a pick up line on your friend's girlfriend when you first met her?" asked Hannah, looking to Blaine, taken back by what she was hearing.
"No" replied Blaine, shaking his head and looking to his girlfriend; and then quickly to Juanita. "Hate you so much right now"
"No you don't" replied Juanita, with a smile. "Everyone loves me"
"Hmm" said Blaine, and turned back to Hannah. "I tried a line on Juanita, when she came to the Smash Club to look for evidence after it had gotten broken into; and at the time she wasn't going out with Nick, although unbeknownst to me or anyone else, they'd actually met already; and Nick had also flirted with her as well at the gym"
"So you didn't try to hit on someone's girlfriend" said Hannah; and Blaine looked to her shaking his head.
"No, I wouldn't do that. At least not knowingly" replied Blaine, giving her a reassuring smile. "I may have inadvertently in the past done so, but it's not something I plan to do in the future"
"Yeah, you're so whipped right now" said Nick, with a laugh; and Blaine looked to his friend with a laugh also.
"Says that guy who was so freaking scared of proposing to his girlfriend; and chose to do it front of her whole entire family" replied Blaine, giving him a smile.
"You haven't met all my family" said Juanita, with a laugh; as Blaine laughed as well. "If you think I'm scary, well my brothers have nothing on me"
"Yeah, and I wasn't going to have the brunt of my soon to be brother in laws, hating me" said Nick. "So I figured if none of them were liking me asking Juanita, at least my death would be quick and painless"
"Oh it wouldn't be painless" replied Juanita, looking to her fiancé with a smile. "All of them know how to inflict the maximum amount of hurt, believe me"
"I'm guessing you're okay though?" asked Hannah, with a laugh. "And they didn't do anything"
"No they didn't" replied Nick, looking to her and shaking his head. "I think they were relieved that Juanita was finally engaged"
"Okay, shut up" said Juanita, with a laugh as she looked to her fiancée. "So shall we order"
"Yes, I'm starved" replied Blaine, with a nod. "Didn't eat much all day, knowing that we were going to be coming here"
"Same" said Nick, with a laugh and looking to his friend; and the four of them continued to talk and get to know one another over that of dinner.
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Having had their main meals, and Hannah finding that Blaine's friends were quite easy to get along with; excusing herself shortly before desserts came around, she went to go to the bathroom of the restaurant; with something Juanita also said she was needing as well, which got a stern 'be nice' from Nick before they both headed in that direction.
Standing at the wash basins, after both having used the facilities; Juanita leaned against the vanity of the bathroom, shaking off the water from her hands after washing them, and looked to Hannah.
"So you really like Blaine?" asked Juanita, looking to her; and Hannah grabbing some paper towel from the dispenser and quickly drying her hands, looked to Juanita.
"I do, yes" replied Hannah, with a nod; as she disposed of the paper towel into the nearby bin. "He's a really sweet guy, and kind and funny; virtually all things you could ask for in a partner"
"That's good to hear you say" said Juanita looking to her with a smile. "You're nothing like she who will not be named"
"I've heard enough about who she is" replied Hannah, with a small laugh. "To know her name is Mikki; and besides that Marley who is her younger sister is one of my best friends here, and it's because of being a bridesmaid at her wedding, that I got to meet Blaine"
"Oh, I know all that" said Juanita, with a nod. "I just also don't think it's wise to say her name in front of a mirror; she's evil enough that she could be almost like Bloody Mary if you say her name enough in front of one and jump through and kill us"
"I thought you were a scientist?" asked Hannah, with a laugh. "Didn't pick you for being one to believe in that sort of stuff"
"The stuff I see" replied Juanita, with a small smile to her. "Believe me that isn't nothing to believing in that of a little bit of harmless spooky fun"
"I guess you do see some pretty bad stuff in your work" said Hannah, looking to her with a smile as well.
"I do yes" replied Juanita, with a nod. "And it was one thing that irked me about Mikki"
"You said her name" said Hannah, looking to her with a laugh; as Juanita gave a laugh also.
"Yes" she replied. "Well what made me didn't like that of the many things about her, was that she would often ask me questions as to what has happened at things I've been investigating; and I don't know if you are even aware as to why that is all levels of inappropriate as there are things that we just can't share with the media at all; so for her to think just because she was Blaine's girlfriend for that short fleeting moment, that meant she could rifle me for inside information and further her career, really made me hate her"
"She is actually reporting the news now in South Carolina" said Hannah, looking to the other female. "So I guess she's furthered her career"
"Yeah, I'm sure she was a snake whilst doing so as well" replied Juanita. "People like her, make my job so much harder"
"I guess so" said Hannah, looking to her with a small nod; and also smile. "So what are your thoughts on me?"
"On you?" asked Juanita, looking to her with a smile. "That really depends, on one thing"
"What one thing?" asked Hannah, looking to her also; not sure what the other female could possibly even be angling with that question.
"Do you talk with any of your ex boyfriends still?" asked Juanita, looking to her as she crossed her arms in front of her chest. "Not that I think that is wrong, as I still talk with a few of mine. But what my relationship with them is; is not at all like the one shall not be named had with her ex. I certainly don't still tell Adam or Chad or Martin, that I love them and I will certainly never get back with any of them"
"I don't speak with any of my exes" replied Hannah, shaking her head. "And even if I did, I could never really see myself being with them again; there were reasons that we broke up and I wouldn't ever be thinking I could be with them again"
"Good" said Juanita, with a nod of her head. "That is what I wanted to hear; because the last thing I want is to see Blaine hurt again. He doesn't deserve to be treated that way, no one actually deserves to be treated that way; and what his ex did to him was beyond that of cruel"
"I think so too" replied Hannah. "And I promise you, there is nothing that you need to be worrying about with me"
"Glad to hear it" said Juanita, giving the blonde a smile. "Come on, we better get back out to the guys; otherwise they might be thinking I have hurt you or something"
"I get the feeling that this tough girl" said Hannah, as the two of them went to walk out of the bathroom. "It's a bit of act now"
"Kind of" replied Juanita, as she opened the bathroom door; the two of them heading back to the where the guys were. "That's not to say though, I can't inflict the maximum damage on someone if needed. I haven't studied multiple styles of martial arts for nearly all my life, just for fun. If need be I can and will do what I have to do in a situation where I feel the need arises to protect myself and that of my family and friends"
"Hopefully I'll never see that" said Hannah, with a laugh.
"Play your cards correctly" replied Juanita, with a smile to her. "And you never will"
"Okay" said Hannah, with a nod of her head; and the two of the walked back over to where Blaine and Nick were talking still, and sat down with the two guys again and continued on with what was to be the first of many double dates with the two of them.
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After having finished their evening out with Nick and Juanita; Blaine who had driven that evening drove Hannah back around to her house, and pulling into the drive way; turned off the engine of the car.
"So you can come in for a little bit, can't you?" asked Hannah, with a smile as she took her seat belt off.
"Yeah" replied Blaine, looking to her with a nod as he also removed his seat belt as well. "But I do have to go back to Puck's tonight, since I did promise my nieces that I would be there when they woke up in the morning"
"That's fine" said Hannah, with a smile as they got out of the car and headed up to the front door of her house. "Those girls really love you"
"And I love them as well" replied Blaine with a nod, as Hannah unlocked the door and the two of them walked inside. "I would do anything for them and also anything to protect them"
"It's definitely one of the things that I do very much love about you" said Hannah, as she closed the door and they headed up to the main level of her house. "Seeing you with your nieces, makes me think that one day when the time is right you'll be a great dad"
"Yeah, I hope so" replied Blaine, with a nod; as they walked into the living area. "It's one thing to be great with my nieces though, it's a whole entirely different thing to be good with your own kids"
"I'm sure you'll be wonderful" said Hannah, with a smile. "So coffee, or tea?"
"Umm tea" replied Blaine, looking to her with a nod, and Hannah nodding also headed towards her kitchen to make them some tea.
Smiling as his girlfriend headed away, and going to sit on the sofa; he grabbed his phone from his pocket; and saw that a text message had come through from Nick.
Had a good time with you and Hannah tonight; and got to say I, as well as Juanita, do really like her. And I have been told to tell you by my fiancée, still can't get use to that...holy crap, I have a fiancée! Anyway, she said and I quote, 'you hurt Hannah, and my fist will meet your face'. So I would take that as approval from her! Happy for you man, you deserve it! Call me soon, and we will do coffee! N ;)
Laughing as he read over what his friend has sent and thinking it was very much like Juanita to say what she had, but also find it interesting at the same time; since she'd never expressed that sentiment towards Mikki when he was going out with her; he typed back a message.
Thanks for this evening, and making Hannah feel comfortable. She was really nervous to begin with, as I think my telling her how your fiancée can kind of be; did scare her a little bit. And yes, you do have a fiancée, a soon to be ball and chain and of course the one who is going to definitely be the boss in your marriage! But tell the better half of the two of you; that I will not hurt Hannah. She's an amazing girl, as you have probably already seen; and I do think I maybe even see a future with her! Did I just write that? Don't you dare tell your better half, I said that! Catch up for coffee soon be good, I think I will be needing to implement that teacher buddy system we said we'd always do back in college! Talk soon, B ;)
Hitting send on the message to Nick, as Hannah came back into the living area with two cups of tea; she held the one out for Blaine to him, and he took it as she also then sat down next to him on the sofa.
"So seems like you made a good impression on Juanita" said Blaine, as he put his phone down on the arm of the sofa and relaxed against the back of the sofa; slipping his arm around Hannah's shoulder as she also sat back.
"Really?" asked Hannah, looking to him as she took a sip of her tea; and Blaine nodded.
"Yeah, Nick texted me" replied Blaine with a small laugh. "Told me that if I hurt you, Juanita is apparently going to punch me in the face"
"We had a little talk in the bathroom when we were in there" said Hannah, with a laugh. "And whilst it was clear she cared about you, I didn't think that would extend to me as quickly as that"
"Well Juanita is a good judge of character" replied Blaine, looking to Hannah with a smile. "So if she is willing to say that, then she must have really liked you"
"Yeah" replied Hannah, nodding her head. "I guess I was nervous about nothing then"
"Exactly" said Blaine, with a smile to her. "You had nothing to worry about"
"And I can't get over Jen, being Juanita's sister in law" said Hannah, with a laugh. "That was something I wasn't expecting"
"Yeah, me either. I didn't link it at all when Jen introduced herself as Jen Scott; that she and Juanita could possibly have a connection" replied Blaine. "And then Courtney being one of her best friends, just a small world indeed"
"It is" replied Hannah, with a nod; and the two of them continued to talk some more, before Blaine headed back around to his current place of residence; feeling fully confident in that of his current relationship, something which he had never felt before in any of his short term flings or even that of his previous ill fated relationship with Mikki; and he couldn't help but wonder if all those things were set out to test him, before he ultimately did find that one person he was really destined to be with.
End Note: Naturally I wanted Hannah to feel okay with that of Blaine's friends; and also as well it was important that Juanita see her in a totally different light to as how she saw Mikki; something which you will see later on in 'Live While We're Young' - when Blaine and Mikki are for the short time together in that.
The connecting of characters, and having Jen be Juanita's sister in law; and Courtney be her best friend...it's all part of my grand plan now for this extended lot of stories.
I do once again quickly apologize for not being able to finish 'Everywhere You Look', but I do feel that this version of Blaine in these stories, is much more suited to being with Hannah; just as Mikki is more suited to be with Seb.
Anyway, thanks for reading as always; and I will be back with another story update soon.
Love always,
KJ xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo