The Reunion
A/N : I don't Own or have Rights to Glee, I just like writing about the Odd ships enjoy
Chapter 5
Lunch before Fashion
The last time I saw my parents I was still in Fashion school I admit right now I feel like a bad son and once we got into the town car that I had rented for the day. I had checked my phone and saw a text from my father
Kurt, were at that Italian place down by time square the one that we took you too for graduation dinner – Dad
Looking to David I smile
"Guess we are meeting my parents for Lunch after all there waiting for us we might not get there til 10 though by the looks of traffic" I glance back down at my phone then to David he's looking at me odd then smiles just a bit
"What's going thru your mind Kurt?" he asks, with a sigh and another glance down at my phone to reply to my father
were on our way – Kurt
"I feel like a bad son, right now Finns got the child of the year award I bet you, I haven't truly talked to my father since Blaine and I" stopping my words trying to hold back the tears as I feel David's hand back on my the tears are gone "separated well split up to be honest" looking up to David I smile continuing my thoughts "Finn's talked to them they go to every game that he's played for the jets whether his ass is on the field or the bench" I say with a chuckle "When they can they make it to a performance of Rachel's, I just feel like, know I know I pushed every one away the last six months I was being selfish and I know I can be stubborn but I did it to myself and now im feeling guilty for it" I sigh and rest my nicely groomed hair against the headrest of the seat rolling it to look at David "Tell me i'm right?" I ask for my own verbal death sentence he lifts my hand and kisses it, and my eyes widen then close then my body almost hums and I hate the slacks im in.
"Your not a bad son, you've just had a hard time and yes you have pushed everyone out but they probably understand hell I know I do 6 years with someone then you find out there a douche who can't settle for the priceless beauty they get to hold every night, he should've been kissing your ass everyday for the privilege of being with you" his words were like knives and I could see him ripping Blaine apart in my mind, but I also start to feel my heart swell with his tender words. He likes me my mind tells me and my heart is agreeing but I can't feel the need to tell him just yet if my thoughts are correct. I smile blush a bit, our eyes still holding one anothers
"T-Thank you David" I don't know why I stuttered over that word but I feel my heart racing I feel my urges pushing me and its not even 11 am this is not normal this is not something that I need to control I close my eyes for a moment and think of anything I think of Blaine and Sebastian again and im instantly in control of myself once more.
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I see him close his eyes and I just want to lean in and kiss him, then I see him sigh in relief and I know what he's doing he's trying to control himself i've seen him do this many occasions before with naughty innuendo's while out with him and Blaine, I wonder what he gets to control him from his actions, I saw the fire in his eyes I seen it this morning when we were backstage, I know I should take this slow approach this slow especially since in about perhaps 15 mins we will be in front of his parents having a great lunch and talking about the impending fame and rise to success that Kurt will have, I feel like a proud boyfriend and I don't even have that title, yet. The rides quiet the rest of the way I can't find myself to strike up a conversation the traffic is usual new york traffic and makes me a tad angry because yet not all in the same moment angry because we can't move to our next location, yet not because I get to spend a few more moments in Kurt's presence just the two of us and I know I feel greedy monopolizing his time but I can't help it, ever, well at least in this moment. And before I admit that im greedy to myself we arrive in front of the blasted lunch place as we pull up to the curb again I am out of the car and proffering my hand to the lovely gentleman that was seated next to me I wink at him as I escort him into the restaurant and look around for Burt and Carol spotting them I gesture towards them to Kurt and I see his eyes light up then fall knowing he might get a lecture about his behavior I lean in and whisper
"I'm here right beside you" words that a boyfriend would say again scolding myself for thinking my place higher in his life then what it is, turning his head I am rewarded when he beams slightly
"Thank you, I needed that" he confesses as we make our way to the booth that his parents reside in our arms no longer touching instantly missing that warmth that is Kurt he slides into the booth as I slide in next to him seeing the shocked look on both of his parents faces
"Hello, Mr. & Mrs. Hummel" I smile as they both reply with there own Hello's
"Hello Carol, Dad. Thanks for meeting us here" Kurt sounds like a hurt puppy and I want to grab his hand and rub it but I also don't want to make his parents feel awkward.
"Hello Son," Burt says and I can tell there's a bit of hurt in that response.
"Hello Kurt" Carol says with a small smile I know they both hurt not hearing from there son I can see it on there faces "How has work been" she urges on with a conversation trying not to pay attention to the stare im receiving from Burt Hummel.
"It's been, it's keeping me distracted, which I should apologize for, my lack of communication this year hasn't been the greatest and I just well you know why but still I'm apologizing for my rash cutting off of both of you" Kurt says in the most polite way.
"Kurt you don't have to apologize I, I mean your father and I understand greatly that's a long time to have in a relationship to have the pieces all crumble down to ash" she says and I know that there will be tears soon and I don't give a flying leap about odd looks I grab Kurt's hand feeling him squeeze mine I hear a gruff noise from Burt
"So, David when did you get into town?" he says trying so hard to interrogate me
"Last night, I actually am moving into town." I say with a smile turning to face him from Kurt feeling his hand squeeze mine once more
"Moving? So where are you living?" feeling the lasers that are Burt's eyes pierce me he is okay with me but still is leary with me after 6 years i'd say I deserve it, but Kurt's forgiven me and that's the only persons forgiveness that i'll ever take into consideration because he was the only person I truly hurt.
"He's living with me" Kurt says before I can answer continuing "Stop interrogating him please he's been a good friend for a long time, has stood by my side and I shut him out too and besides that he warned me about Blaine and I never listened" his words of defending make me smile
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The Next moment the waitress is interrupting our quiet conversation with a sorry and asks if were ready to order our drinks since my parents already have split a bottle of wine between them it seems I smile to her
"Water with a lemon please" looking back to my parents I hear David order a sprite and I turn to him with a smile our hands still conjoined I had no idea that i'd need his support and the warmth that spreads thru my hand with each squeeze makes my heart race and I kind of want to go someplace private and kiss him hard. The urge keeps growing from last night and I can't help it the way he's treated me today I feel like a king.
"So, he's living with you" my father continues, trying to goad me on a good day, he's pissed at me and I know it but im not going to let it ruin my day and my mood.
"Yes, I made a deal with him, he can have my guest room and help me pay a few bills. Not that I need it after today but it's a way he can contribute" smiling to Dave I feel him squeeze my hand in return at the sentiment that I put into that answer and I feel my insides melt to know that i've affected him. I I didn't think I could feel this way again and sure as hell hope it doesn't fade anytime soon.
"That sounds good honey" Carol says taking a sip of her wine as the waitress comes back with our drinks and asks if were ready to order with a quick 'yes' out of all of us she starts off with Carol ordering Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken in it, to my father who orders Lasagna much to my grimace. I ordered the Shrimp Caprese, with a smile I hear David order chicken Parmesan. Taking a drink of my water I hear her tell us she'll put the orders in and that she'll be right back with the salad and bread. One of the many reasons I enjoy this place. The healthy salad, within minutes she's back with the Italian dressing doused salad and the warm bread sticks and I can see that David is nervous I give his hand another squeeze before we separate our hands to eat as I take another sip of water I dive into grabbing my share of salad and taking a bite with appreciation towards the taste of the dressing and salad itself.
"So, you still working for the sports agency?" My dad begins yet again interrogating David
"Yes sir, I am I just transferred to the New York office hopefully that will help me with more clients and possibly a higher position in the company" he says with pride and I swell with pride and I scold myself 'he's not your boyfriend Kurt'. Although my brain tells me with reason that I should be proud of him he's always had success with what he's done, he maintained a 4.0 in college, while working at an intern and having a slew of boyfriends I swear he's a genius.
"Well I wish you luck" my father tells him in between bites, and that strikes me as odd that my father went from being an ass to a nice guy maybe because were not holding hands anymore or because lunch is being served or because maybe the wine's kicked in?
"So how's working in politics doing you Dad?" trying to negate anymore questioning of David so he can munch on the salad and bread stick that lay untouched on his plate as my father launches in to his story of D.C. And how supporting the arts is something he's very interested in and that he's proud of supporting as well as a few other hot subject issues like gay rights, making me beam at his answer to try to get Ohio to legalize gay marriage has been a pressing subject for him.
"Im proud of you dad" I say as he finishes his little story, taking a few bites I smile to Carol
"So Rachel's pregnant" and with a gasp she asks me if I'd ever consider doing baby couture or if i'd ever consider a baby line in general or if i'd help with the baby shower and she's positively beaming at the idea that she's becoming a grandmother.
Once that conversations done I can feel David next to me relaxing a bit more, probably due to the bread and the sprite, and the tiny bit of salad he had. As the meal has then arrived we all begin to dig in, I begin to pick each shrimp up and de-tail it wondering why the cook staff doesn't do that before cooking it I finish and then mix up the pasta and begin to enjoy it as the others have already started in on there meals
"So, David how's Paul and Judy?" My dad asks as Carol looks to David in curiosity, im kind of curious too when I had first heard that the Fabray's and Karofsky's were joining in marriage I was kind of shocked. Who knew that Quinn's mother would be into David's dad. Which must be very awkward for David and Quinn.
"There good as far as I know, I haven't heard from my dad, Although to be honest I haven't really checked my phone since this morning before we left the apartment" when he says the apartment I feel tingles running up my spine, our place, and immediately im chewing the inside of my check because I know im already losing the war with my good and bad, dating him would be good, I would like to be able to relax and be with someone again, but on the other hand I still feel it's too soon and I don't want to screw things up between the two of us.
"That's good, well were heading back to Lima after the show, well after we go visit Rachel and Finn but I should stop by and say hi to Paul and Judy" he says with a smile towards David and im stunned my father is actually genuinely being nice and I should have to mark this down somewhere that hell has officially frozen over or pigs can fly!
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I feel nervous at Lunch, I am hardly eating, I see him blush a lot out of the corner of my eyes and I feel under scrutiny from his father with each question but am stunned when he asks about my dad and my step mom happy that he's genuinely happy. I am elated to be sitting here with Kurt. The waitress comes and collects our plates asks if we wish to have dessert and we all decline looking at the clock it's already almost 12:30 and some of the models are probably already there getting there hair and make up done and Kurt I can tell is starting to look nervous.
"Um, I kind of have to leave already im truly sorry I'll see you after the show, before you leave" He says to his parents and I can tell he doesn't want them to be mad at him and they truly aren't
"Go, we'll see how fabulous and famous you become in about 5 hrs" his dad laughs and I laugh a bit as I scoot out and thank them for a wonderful lunch as I shake both of there hands since they aren't quite leaving yet. I offer my arm to escort Kurt out and I can feel him latch on to me and I can't help but beam in pride and be proud that I have this amazing person on my arm
"Are you okay?" I ask in wonderment knowing he's a bit late back to the show for prepping
"No, I have written everything out to the T and we will get there before one and if there's something that's been started that hasn't been approved or has been that I don't like we have enough time to fix it" he says with a smile and is confident in his answer I can tell by the way he''s holding himself and the beam that is gracing his face once back at the town car I open the door
"Kind Sir" I wink at him as he once again slides in myself following as I close the door and we ask to be taken back to the show.
The Car starts up and I feel Kurt's hand on me, I move my head faster than I thought to the side then down seeing our hands together clasped and hope spreads thru me, and I know it's false hope well apart of me hopes it's not but I can't give into my own thoughts at the moment. Im here for him I know he's getting nervous it's inching closer to time and he needs to have someone keep him calm and I don't know what else to do other than hold his hand.
"Kurt, what are you most looking forward to tonight?" I asked as he smiles at the delight that im trying to distract him
"offers for my collection from various places people wanting to buy my pieces so I can open my first store" he smiles with pride he wants a store like Prada, Gucci and others' those are the only few I can remember other than he worked in the fashion part of Dior the actual design portion that's where he learned to branch off and create his own fashion.
"Well when we get there im going to go grab us two champagnes to toast to that so you can relax a bit you should've had a glass of wine with lunch" I said feeling like a concerned boyfriend again telling myself that I can't be that way. He nods knowing im right.
"Okay" he whispers.
We make it back to the show's venue before 1 like he said and we head back after making sure Kurt had put everyone needed on the VIP list, as well as making sure that I had a backstage pass to be with him telling them I was his assistant laughing as we made our way back I procured us two champagnes as I smiled handing one to him
"A Toast Mr. Kurt Hummel, in hopes that K. Beth becomes just as big as Prada, Gucci and Dior" our glasses Clink and I have a feeling in the pit of my stomach that tonight's the beginning of things that neither one of us expected.
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His Toast to me, to my company makes my insides flutter and I sip the champagne and he's right I'm calming once the glass is completely gone he takes it delivering it back to staff as I check each girl and the few guys that have been already done to make sure they are ready to go. I'm nervous excited and scared all in one as I take the garment bags and hang them at each dressing table for each person I know im not a big name but tonight's my night right after my show is one other show and I'm the newbie between the two of us and i've seen there line and there good more of a gothic feel but something I give them kudos for.
"Alright I need you to make sure that once there all in there outfits that the fitting is correct" I tell each assistant to the models that i've assigned from my design team there nodding with enthusiasm tonight is a big night for all of us and the excitement and nerves are in the air. As I turn from giving my final orders as it inches closer to call time I smile when I see David watching me with eyes of wonderment, pride, and utter happiness and I can't imagine ever not having liked this man anymore than I do now and I know that tonight's got more promise for me than anything else.
A/N : Let me know how this is Turning out please !