[A/N] So, this story seems to be coming to me better now and I have some plans so I hope you're liking it because I'm enjoying writing it. I once again haven't had time to read over for spelling mistakes and grammar mistakes, so please be sure to tell me via review or PM if there's anything big. I like to just get things posted because if I read over them then I worry they're not good enough and I'd probably end up never posting anything. So yeah, here's chapter 4, I hope you like! And be sure to leave feedback as feedback is like a drug to me and without it I may go insane. Thank you!
Blaine could not stop smiling. He couldn't stop smiling when he woke up on Sunday morning. He couldn't stop smiling when he went to pick Harmony up from his parents' house. He couldn't stop smiling as he went over every single detail of his date over the phone to Cooper and then to Mel. He couldn't stop smiling when he went into work. And he certainly couldn't stop smiling when, at 4 o'clock, he heard a voice say "I'll have my usual."
Blaine looked up from the cash register to see Kurt, a grin on his face, holding out his money. He took the money out of Kurt's hand, allowing their skin to brush, and set to work making Kurt his grande non-fat mocha. He finally handed it over and Kurt looked behind him to make sure that there were no more waiting customers.
"Thank you. Say, I don't suppose you have a break any time soon. I wanted to talk," Kurt said.
"Mel's still sick, so she's not in, but I can ask Lucy who's covering for her to take over for 10 minutes?" Blaine suggested.
"Sounds good," said Kurt, and sauntered off to his usual spot. Blaine quickly found Lucy and explained the situation, and Lucy just gave him a friendly punch on the shoulder and told him to 'go get him'.
Blaine took a seat opposite Kurt, who was sipping his coffee, and crossed his legs at the ankles. "Hey," he muttered.
Kurt glanced over at Blaine and swallowed his mouthful of coffee. "Hi."
"What did you want to talk about?" asked Blaine.
"Well, I first wanted to tell you that I had a really good time on Saturday," Kurt started.
"Me too," Blaine affirmed.
"And that I'd really like to go out with you again," Kurt continued.
"Me too," Blaine repeated.
"And that I was wondering if you'd like to go out with me this Saturday," Kurt finished.
"I would love that," Blaine assured him. "But I also wanted to talk about something else, before we went out again."
"Go on," Kurt prompted.
"What do you want out of this?" Blaine asked. Kurt raised his eyebrows in a questioning glance, so Blaine specified. "I mean, out of us. Us going on dates. Did you want a relationship, or were just looking for a bit of fun?
Kurt tilted his head slightly in thought for a moment. "Look, Blaine, I'm not really the kind of guy who throws himself around. If I go out with someone it has to be because I really like them and want to be with them. And you're the first guy I've gone out with who I haven't actually known properly before the asking them on a date. If I knew that I didn't want to get to know you more and I didn't want to try and pursue a relationship with you then I wouldn't have asked you to go out again." He paused a moment, as if collecting his thoughts before continuing. "I'm a hopeless romantic. I'm not looking for some one to sleep with or just a temporary bit of fun. I'm looking for love and a permanent relationship. And I'm sorry if that's a bit much to lay on you now, but that's what I want." With that, Kurt looked down into his coffee, avoiding Blaine's eyes.
Blaine reached across the table and laid his hand over Kurt's, causing Kurt to look up. "Kurt," he whispered. "It's not too much, trust me. That's exactly what I wanted to hear. I just wanted to know because I can't really do casual relationships. I've not just got me to think about, I have my daughter. And I don't want to start something with you if you're not looking for a relationship. I can't do that to me or to her."
"So what did you want to do?" asked Kurt.
"I want to go out with you again. I want to get to know you more, and I want us to both be sure before we do anything. If everything works out, I'd like to be your boyfriend. If that's what you want too," Blaine suggested.
"That is what I want," Kurt confirmed. "But you're right about us needing to make sure it's what we want first. So, how about this. We set ourselves a time slot and during that time slot we go on some more dates, get to know each other more and then at the end we sit down and talk about what we both want and go from there."
"That sounds perfect." His eyes looked down at the table for a second before looking up. "But, I should also probably say this now. Harmony is the most important thing in my life. I really like you, Kurt, and I really hope that this works out, but I've got to tell you now that if Harmony doesn't want me to date you then I can't. I don't think she won't, but I thought you should know. And you should know that if you date me, you get the whole package. If you date me, you'll be as much a part of Harmony's life as mine. So if you're not ready for settling down or kids or any of that, then you should probably say so now. I know it's a lot and you're young and this is all fast, but I can't let her get hurt because she grows attached to you and then you suddenly decide you can't do this."
"I completely understand that. And I am ready, trust me. I've always wanted kids, and the reason I've never had a serious boyfriend before is because non of them wanted what I want. They've never wanted to settle down and have kids and be a family," Kurt explained. "I want that. I want someone to come home to. I want family days out and to have my parents over for dinner and for my dad to have someone to spoil rotten. I don't want to come and play house for a bit with you and then leave."
"I really hope that this works out," Blaine said, giving Kurt's hand a squeeze. "Look, I'd better get back to work, but how about I make you dinner on Friday and we can talk some more."
"That sounds perfect," Kurt replied.
"Great. Be at mine for 7?" Blaine instructed.
"Perfect. And I'll see you tomorrow, around 4," Kurt said.
"See you," Blaine repeated, and with one last squeeze of his hand, Blaine got up to get back to work.
The week seemed to be going extremely slow after that. Blaine managed to see Kurt for a couple of minutes each day, but it wasn't enough. When he finally finished work on Friday, Blaine rushed home to get ready. He'd talked to Laura and explained about Kurt and Laura had suggested that Harmony stay at hers for the night to save Blaine from picking her up and dropping her at his parents' house. When he got home he began cooking the dinner he'd prepared that morning, showered and changed and did his hair all as fast as he could. .
When Kurt knocked on the door to his apartment and he opened it, Blaine was once again left breathless. He'd been sure to tell Kurt to dress more casually, but Kurt still managed to look like a supermodel. He wore tight - tight - black jeans, a crisp blue shirt, a black tie and a dark blue sweater. The outfit not only emphasised his perfect pale skin and the shape of his body, but also brought out the beautiful blues in his eyes, that were usually blended with the greens and greys around them.
"You look perfect," Blaine sighed, then blushed as soon as he realised he'd spoken out loud.
Kurt chuckled and reached up to tweak the corner of the collar on Blaine's polo shirt. "You look perfect too. Something smells good."
"Thanks," Blaine said. "Come on in." Blaine opened the door wider and gestured for Kurt to enter. The apartment looked different to last time he'd been here. Blaine had tidied a lot and moved some furniture around. The dinner table was moved away from the wall and he'd set it up with a table cloth an tea candles. The curtain rail had been lined with the fairy lights from Harmony's room, giving the whole room a slight glow and creating a more romantic atmosphere.
"This is amazing," Kurt commented, toeing off his shoes near the door.
"I thought it might be a bit nicer than how my apartment usually looks," Blaine chuckled. "Have a seat. Would you like a drink? I don't drink alcohol, but I got a bottle of wine if you'd like some."
"That sounds good, thank you," Kurt replied. Blaine hurried off to the kitchen and returned with a glass on wine and a glass of soda. He then announced that dinner was done and that he's be two more seconds before hurrying off to serve it. He came back shortly with two plates and set them down on the table.
"I thought maybe I'd stick with the Italian theme and made lasagne. You do like it, don't you?" Blaine asked, biting his lip nervously as he took a seat opposite Kurt.
"I love it," Kurt assured him, picking up his fork to begin eating. "So, shall we talk about what we're doing now?"
"We may as well get it over and done with," Blaine said. "I've been thinking. How about we make the time slot one month from now. So February 18th?"
"That seems fair," Kurt said. "And that's a Monday, so we could have our last date before the time is up on the 16th or the 17th and then I could meet you after work to discuss what we're going to do."
"That sounds perfect," Blaine replied. "And what are we going to discuss?"
"Well, first of all, whether we want to continue dating. Then we'll talk about how we're going to do everything. I know you don't want me to meet Harmony properly yet and I understand, but I honestly can't wait to spend some time with both of you. So maybe we can talk about that then." Kurt finished by taking a bite of lasagne.
"Yeah. Okay, that sounds good," Blaine said. "This is easier than I thought it would be."
"I think so too," Kurt chuckled. "I think I should say now, Blaine, that I really like you and I really really hope that this works out between us."
"I hope so too," Blaine replied with a smile.
After that their talk was more casual. The told each other about their weeks. Kurt talked about an awkward customer who had not liked any of his suggestions and Blaine talked about a woman who had insisted her coffee be a certain temperature before she drank it. Kurt talked about his dad's new addiction to teleshopping and how he was attempting to put a stop to it and Blaine talked about how Cooper and Lara were moving in with his parents the following week up until he got married. It was nice to have someone to talk to like that. Blaine had visions of maybe a year from now, when he would come home from work and have dinner with Kurt and Harmony and talk about their day, but he didn't voice this picture as he thought it might be too soon. After all, they had only been on one date and had barely known each other a fortnight.
Following dinner, they sat on the couch, sharing a cheese cake and continued talking for hours. Kurt began getting a little giggly after two thirds of the bottle of wine and Blaine found it absolutely adorable. Before they knew it, it was the early hours of the morning and Kurt decided it was probably time to get home, until he realised he'd been drinking.
"Shit, I completely forgot. Why did I buy wine?" Blaine groaned.
"No, it's my fault too," Kurt assured him. "I accepted the wine didn't I? I'll just take a cab and come and get my car in the morning."
"I can drive you home, if you want," Blaine offered.
"No, don't worry. It's late and I believe you have a little girl to pick up in the morning so you should probably get some sleep. I'll call a cab now," Kurt insisted.
Kurt and Blaine continued to talk until the cab came. Blaine walked Kurt to the door and wrapped his arms around the man, hugging him tightly. "Thank you for coming over tonight," he whispered into his ear.
"Thank you for cooking me dinner. I've had a great time and I can't wait to see you again," Kurt replied.
"Text me when you get home?" Blaine asked.
Kurt chuckled, sending puffs of warm air into Blaine's neck. "Of course."
And with that, Kurt unraveled himself from Blaine and walked towards the cab, stopping to wave before he got in.
The next day Blaine rang Laura's doorbell with a huge smile still on his face. He was a little disappointed as when he'd woken up, Kurt's car was already gone, but that didn't stop his smile from the night before. Laura answered and immediately wrapped Blaine up in a huge hug.
"Wow, Blaine, you're practically glowing," Laura commented as soon as she pulled away. "Did you sleep with him?"
"What? No!" Blaine spluttered, and was immediately saved by Harmony who came rushing out of the living room and squeezed Blaine around the waist.
"Daddy, I missed you!" she exclaimed. Blaine chuckled and unwrapped her arms so that he could bend down and hug her properly.
"I missed you too, baby. But to make up for it, me and you are going to have a special daddy/daughter day. We can bake some cookies for grandma and grandpa if you like," Blaine suggested.
"I would," Harmony agreed. Blaine gave her a kiss on the cheek before standing and tapping her back.
"Go and get your things so I can talk to your Aunt Laura," he instructed, and so Harmony rushed off to the guest room to pack. Blaine turned back to Laura. "Thanks so much for looking after her. It means a lot."
"Don't mention it," Laura insisted. "I told you I'll babysit when you need me, and you're probably going to need me a whole lot more now that you're dating."
"I have my mom and dad to babysit, I can't leave Harmony with you too much. And anyway, let's not get too excited, okay? We've only been on two dates," Blaine sighed.
"Yeah, but look how happy you are just from two dates. You like this guy and he seems to like you and I'm sure you're going to date for a long time," Laura concluded. "And from the size of that smile, I'd say he's at least a good kisser."
"I wouldn't erm know. We haven't kissed yet," Blaine confessed.
"You haven't?" asked Laura. Blaine shook his head. "Wow this guy must be really something if you have a smile like that and you haven't even kissed."
"We're taking it slow. Remember, I'm not very experienced," mumbled Blaine.
Laura reached up and squeezed his shoulder. "Remember what I always used to say. You're going to be a great boyfriend one day, and Kurt will be lucky to have you."
"Thanks, Laur," Blaine said, reaching out to hug Laura once more. "And thanks for being such a good friend to me. I honestly don't know what we'd have done without you in our lives."
"Well, I'm glad to have you guys in my life," Laura chuckled holding Blaine tightly.
"Daddy, I have my things," Harmony interrupted.
"Okay, princess, let's go have our daddy/daughter day! What do you say to Aunt Laura?"
"Thank you for having me, Aunt Laura," Harmony recited and ran to give Laura a hug and a kiss.
"It was my pleasure, sweetheart. See you on Monday," Laura said. She saw them out giving them a wave as they drove away.
The rest of the day was dedicated to spending some time with Harmony. As promised, they made cookies using a heart shape cutter and put on Harmony's favourite Disney CD whilst they waited for them to bake, singing along loudly and dancing around the apartment. When the cookies had finished, Blaine put a few in Tupperware boxes to take to his parents' house the next day and the others they nibbled on as they watched Tangled. When it was late, they got into their pyjamas and cuddled on the couch until it was time for Harmony to go to bed.
"Daddy, can you tell me a story?" Harmony asked once she'd settled under her duvet.
"Sure, princess, did you want me to read you a chapter of Harry Potter?" Blaine suggested.
"No, I want you to tell me one of your stories. About a prince," Harmony said eagerly.
"Okay then. Once upon a time, there was a very brave, handsome prince, who lived in a magical kingdom far away. The prince had a lot of responsibilities and would one day become king of the whole kingdom, but first he had to get married. The king and queen suggested he held a grand ball to find someone and so they set up a huge party in the castle. The prince came down, looking as handsome as ever in his suit and went to find the love of his life. He danced with many people, but didn't feel a thing, until he looked to the top of the grand staircase and saw a new guest. She had -"
"He," Harmony interrupted.
"What?" Blaine asked.
"I want the prince to meet a prince," Harmony explained. "Because you said boys can love boys."
Blaine couldn't help but smile at Harmony's suggestion and so corrected himself. "He had beautiful blue eyes and perfect brown hair and wore the most amazing suit designed by the kingdom's best tailor. The prince was instantly in love and had to meet the man he saw before him. So he climbed the stairs, two at a time and introduced himself to the man and asked him to dance. They danced all night, until the party was finished and only then did the prince kiss the beautiful man. They fell in love and married almost immediately and they lived happily ever after. That alright?"
Blaine watched Harmony as she nodded, rubbing her eyes sleepily. "That was a good story, daddy. I can't wait for you to marry your prince." Blaine chuckled.
"Maybe one day, princess. Now, you go to sleep, alright? I love you."
"I love you too," Harmony whispered, before closing her eyes and snuggling further into her pillow.
Blaine dropped another kiss onto her forehead and wandered out of her room, switching off the light on the way out, and made his way into the living room. He dropped down onto the couch and switched on the TV, but instead of watching it, he thought of what Harmony had said. He'd never thought he'd get married, but after everything that was going on with Kurt, he decided nothing was impossible.
When he went to sleep that night, Blaine dreamed of marrying his prince.