A quick A/N before letting you read the chapter. First, I wanted to say hi to the new followers, thank you for reading me, I am so so happy about that :)
Otherwise, Klaine meets in this chapter - finally. Also, it is more longer :) Don't hesitate to let me know your reactions 'cause I'm pretty glad with that chapter :)
Hope you'll enjoy it as much I'm happy to share it with you :D
Disclaimers : Nothing belongs to me except the character of Alex.
Warnings : For that chapter, mentions of bp and mpreg, slight dirty talk (blink and you'll miss it). Dont' like, don't read.
Chapter three
We tell Kurt to come at the agency as soon as possible after he first called. Once he's there, we make him fill a file before sending him home, telling him he'll receive a call if people are interested in him. The whole process makes Kurt's head spin. With the lack of sleep, he can't help but think he prostitutes his body somehow.
Once he's back to the loft, he's surprised with the sight of Rachel making out with some guy - Brian ? - and he's not really pleased. He bitches at her and Rachel, offended, tells him to not turn his frustration on her. He doesn't listen what she says and withdraws behind his curtains.
He all but collapses on his bed and falls asleep immediately. He's woken up by his phone two hours before his shift. Groggy, he puts time to find his smartphone but finally grabs it and answers without looking at the ID.
"Hello ?" "Mr Hummel ? This is Ellen Ross from the surrogate Agency. I looked at your file with attention and it came to me you'll be the perfect candidate for a couple who's waiting for a carrier for long months now." Oh - it is all Kurt can say while his heart races up in his chest.
"Before I call them, I wanted to speak to you. I want to be sure you're serious about this and you are not going to bolt. The last thing this couple needs it's false hope."
Kurt takes a deep breath and in a short second, he thinks about how the pregnancy is going to change his life - all the good things like the bad - before nodding for himself - he's not backing out. "Yeah, I'm sure." He says with a strong voice.
"Very well then. I will contact the couple and set up an appointment. What about in two days ? Eleven o'clock ?"
"Perfect." Kurt hears himself say. After this, the lady finishes the conversation politely before hanging up.
Kurt gets ready for work without thinking about it. He feels like something is off in him and all his shift happens in a blur. Elliot tries to make the conversation - a concern expression on his face - but Kurt doesn't even react.
He skips dinner and goes directly to bed, ignoring the attempts of Rachel to talk. He is already asleep before he even hits the mattress.
The freakout happens the next day. Kurt doesn't wake up peacefully, enjoying that special moment between the sleep and the reality. No, he all but jumps off his bed and runs to the bathroom before heaving violently.
All he can think about is : one day. One day before meeting the couple who wants him to carry their child. One day before signing a contract which will lead him to be pregnant. One day before having some money and going back to his dreams.
Kurt panics all the day. There is not a single moment where he feels peaceful. He's restless, jumpy and he ignores Rachel for the second day this week. He has other things in mind that her little problems and even if she tries to apologize, Kurt is not ready to hear her out now.
The day passes quickly and finally, the day of the appointment arrives.
Kurt actually sleeps the night before and doesn't feel panic the slightest when he wakes up. Actually, when we think about yesterday and his internal freakout, he is very calm.
He dresses up with care, trying to make a good impression at the first moment the mysterious couple will see him. The agency is pretty far from his home and Kurt decides to go early. He doesn't want to be late. He's very careful to not be too close with people in the subway, not wanting to see his clothes rumpled.
Kurt arrives at the agency five minutes past eleven. He goes to the reception and introduces himself. "Hi, I'm Kurt Hummel, I have an appointment with Ellen Ross at 11." The receptionist checks and nods. "Yes. Mr. Davenport and Mr. Anderson are already inside. They are not finished discussing for now nonetheless. If they want to meet you, I receive a call and then you can go in the office."
Kurt nods and goes to take a seat. The first magazine on the pile in front of him is Vogue so Kurt grabs him even so he already read it. His nerves are back and he finally realises the couple can send him back because he doesn't look like they want. The chestnut brown hair finds himself praying he will do.
Kurt doesn't have to worry about that. The minute Blaine sees his photo, he's won over. Kurt is the most beautiful person he has ever seen and he can't wait to meet him. The idea of that wonderful boy carrying is child is outstanding. Blaine has to restrain the want to pinch himself - to be sure he's not dreaming.
Blaines looks at Alex with his best puppy eyes and right now, he has the same face that a kid would have if we told him he could have a dog. Alex eyes Blaine skeptically before looking back at the photo. He wonders if the kid is not underage. He has this baby face who's upset Alex. "He does have chestnut brown hair." He finally says.
"Yes, I know but he's pale and has blue eyes like you. I think he's perfect." Alex doesn't think so. This Kurt is still not the idea he had in mind for a surrogate and he wants to look for a woman but Blaine has already settled his opinion and Alex can't bear to say no to him. "Fine, he will do."
Blaine almost jumps off his sit. He feels so happy right now and wants to go home and have sex to celebrate but in the same time, he wants to meet Kurt.
Ellen Ross looks at the couple with a fond smile before she picks up her phone and calls the stantard. "Is Mr Hummel is here ? Very well then, he can come in."
Blaine's heart stammers in his chest of excitement and he turns his look to the door. Soon enough, a beautiful man enters in the office and Blaine has to remember how to breathe.
Kurt is more beautiful in reality that he was in the photo. Blaine is not even sure how this is possible. He's tall and thin but he can tell all his body his well-defined by some muscles. His skin is white and seems soft. His hair is perfectly styled and Blaine instantly hopes his child will have Kurt's hair and not his awful curls. Blaine can't help but look at his lips for one moment before finding his beautiful blue eyes. It's like watching the sea at the horizon. Blaine has to stop himself of thinking Kurt has a boypussy - otherwise he's going to have a really embarrassing boner.
Kurt is perfect.
The said Kurt closes the door before he takes two tiny steps in the office, obviously shy and nervous. "Hi, I'm Kurt Hummel."
Alex' face frowns in distaste when he hears his voice. Can a guy speak so highly ? What if his child has the same voice ? At least, he looks more legal in reality.
Blaine stands up so abruptly the chair almost falls. "Hi, I'm Blaine Anderson and this is my boyfriend, Alex."
Kurt shakes his hand and can't help but shiver when he feels the soft skin of Blaine. His fingers are warm against his and he blushes deeply when he sees the way Blaine looks at him. His eyes are big and bright, their wonderful color - hazel - almost appears like gold. Kurt tries to not devour Blaine with his eyes. The guy is truly handsome.
His boyfriend is more like a greek God. Even being sit, he seems tall. His hair is more darker that Blaine's one and his eyes are blue like ice. He's outstanding but in a way that makes Kurt uncomfortable. Blaine is warmer and seems comfy. Kurt wonders how old is he. Probably in his early thirties.
"Take a sit, Kurt."
Kurt nods and he's grateful that the last empty chair is on Blaine's side. Alex looks at him like he's a bug which has to be crushed.
At the moment Kurt's bottom is on the chair, Ellen Ross gets into the details of the pregnancy and how everything is going to work. There are so many information and words that at the end, Kurt doesn't remember a damn thing.
He is relieved for a short second when Ellen Ross hands them their contracts but then, she suggests they should read them and Kurt already knows he is not going to understand a damn word.
"I let you read it babe, you're the lawyer here." Alex has a cocky smile and gently takes the contract. Kurt feels a pang of jealousy in his chest. He would like to have someone at his side to help him understand the damn contract. At least, Alex and Blaine seem to be fully in love and Kurt is happy to help them start a family - even so he eyes Blaine a little too much.
He's not reading the contract ; he pretends to do it and instead of, he gives himself a warning - there is no way he does something as stupid as developing a crush for the father of his surrogate baby. No. Way.
"Everything is fine." Alex finally says. He gives back the contract to Blaine who signs it up. Kurt does too - if everything is fine for Alex, so everything has to be fine for Kurt. He is surprised when Alex doesn't sign up. He can't help but ask why.
"And why would I sign this ?" is Alex's answer. His voice is cold and not without reminding Kurt the ones of his bullies in high shcool.
Blaine notices how Kurt shields a little and throws Alex a look. Alex glares him back and they have a quiet conversation before Alex sighs.
"Blaine and I aren't married and he's gonna be the biological father so for now, I'm not legally involved. I will adopt the baby once he's born."
Kurt nods in understanding and suddenly realises he is going to carry Blaine's child. The idea cheers him up - he feels a lot more comfortable with Blaine. Alex doesn't seem to like him very much.
They exchange some last few words with Ellen Ross before being dismissed politely. The three of them stand awkwardly in the hall. Blaine desperately wants to spend more time with Kurt. His future is in front of him and Blaine feels eager for more. He's going to offer to go take a coffee at the Starbucks he sees not far away but Alex cuts him off.
"Well, it was nice meeting you Kurt. I guess we'll see you soon. You're ready to go honey ?" Blaine looks up and wonders if something is wrong with Alex. He seems a little weird.
"Actually, I thought we could take Kurt for a coffee. Try to know him a little better, don't you think ?" Alex makes a face. "You know I can't, I have to go home and work." Blaine nods. "Well, go home. And I can stay with Kurt. If I go home with you, I'm gonna be bored."
Blaine's eyes suddenly open wide. "Oh God, maybe we hold you back Kurt ? I totally understand if you have somewhere else to go."
Kurt is finally glad someone seems to remember he's still here but can't be mad at Blaine and his very odd but cute antics. "I'm okay with a coffee." His voice sounds a little cracky and Kurt hates himself for that. No crush.
Alex doesn't seem pleased at all but sighs in defeat. "Fine. I will see you at home." He leans in and kisses Blaine shortly before leaving the building.
They walk to the coffee in a comfortable silence. The streets are crowded as usual and Kurt is busy to avoid people instead of doing conversation. The Starbucks, however, is mostly empty and there is no one in the line. A barista comes as soon as he sees them to take their commands.
"I will take a medium drip and you Kurt ?" "A grande non-fat mocha please." Kurt goes to find his wallet but Blaine puts his hand on him. Kurt's eyes go wide, surprised by the nice touch - something he's definitely not used to. "I'm paying Kurt." Kurt immediately protests. "What ? No, I can pay for my own coffee." Blaine offers him a fond smile. "I know, don't worry. But you're going to carry my child Kurt. You don't know how much this means for me. So please, allow me the favor to buy you a coffee." Kurt can't find a way to say no. Blaine seems so nice and eager to please him and Kurt feels himself blush. Also, he deeply persuades that Blaine knows he has a puppy look and uses it every time he wants something. He's so sure of that.
Kurt simply nods in answer and Blaine beams at him. He pays for their order and then, they go to take a sit - next to a window.
Kurt takes a sip of his coffee before putting it down, waiting for Blaine to start the conversation - Kurt is sure he will humiliate himself because he can't stand how much Blaine is beautiful and anyway, Blaine invited him. But Blaine doesn't say anything at all and Kurt starts to feel awkward. Does Blaine finally change his mind and doesn't want to know Kurt after all ?
Blaine notices Kurt's change of attitude and curses himself for making Kurt uncomfortable. He has never regreted sucking so much to not be natural with people. 'Cause Blaine blurts out things. "God, I'm sorry, am I making you uncomfortable ? I'm so making you uncomfortable, I just... I suck for this you know ? Meeting new people without making a fool of myself. Like right now." Yeah, Blaine blurts things like that.
Kurt can't help but laugh a little. Blaine is adorable and to know is as nervous as Kurt is makes the things a little more easy. "It's okay, Blaine, you're nervous, I am too. I mean, I never thought I will meet someone one day because I am their surrogate. And you don't make me uncomfortable, you just wasn't saying anything and you're the one who invited me here. Twice."
Blaine laughs a little, nervous, and goes to pass a hand in his hair before he thinks better because there is gel and he is going to regret this one. "Yeah, I'm sorry for that. I'm just so grateful, you know, for what you're doing. I was afraid if I opened my mouth I'd do something stupid like singing your praises."
Kurt blushes at the idea even if it's kind of funny. He does understand why Blaine is grateful but still, Kurt is being paid and also, he's not the only to do this, is he ?
"Hum... Ellen Ross said to me you and your boyfriend had waited for a long time for... someone like me ?" Blaine nods, sadness in his eyes. "It was about six months we were waiting for. We were almost ready to take a woman but then you came. You're a miracle Kurt."
Blaine's voice is so sincere that Kurt blushes. Blaines does sing his praises right now and Kurt isn't used to that. He wants to hate himself for feeling so flattered. The guy is just grateful for what he's doing and yet Kurt knows he's already crushing. He remembers all too well what he felt for Finn all these years ago. He did not end up well. Why Kurt has to be attracted by guys he'll never have ?
"I'm... I'm just doing this for money, you know that. I'm not some kind of a saint. But I'm glad you can start a family. You seem ready to be a father. I'm sure you'll be a good one."
Blaine's smile looks almost painful. Both of them take a sip of their coffee before Blaine frowns. "Kurt... Can I ask you a question ?"
Kurt nods, a little nervous. He wonders if Blaine is going to ask him personal details. He already filled a pretty embarrassing questionnaire two days ago but maybe Blaine doesn't have seen it. He hopes he's not going to ask how many sexual partners he got - Kurt realises with a pinch in the chest that when Blaine said he wanted to know Kurt, he was not him as a person but him as the surrogate.
"Your parents aren't homophobic, are they ?" Blaine knows life can be expansive ; it was when he was a student but even if his parents were not supportive of his choices, they loved him enough to give him money. He guesses if Kurt had help from his family, he would not have to do that. Blaine can't tell he would not do it if he had the choice.
"What ?" The shock expression on Kurt's face makes Blaine realise he assumes things too fast. "Gosh, I'm sorry Kurt. I didn't want to be presumptuous. I guess I would like to know why a beautiful person like you needs money so badly. It was not a good way to ask. I'm really sorry."
Kurt is amazed by Blaine. He arrives to make Kurt feel offended and flattered with just a few words. He also realises they can't stop to apologize to each other. This meeting is really awkward.
"Well, no, my dad is really supportive of my sexuality. And he tries to give me money but it's not enough. I didn't tell him I was struggling because he already has been through so much I don't want to give him more worries. I was an intern in Vogue and it's fashion. You just need to have new clothes every week if you want to be respect. I tried for a while but at the end, I had to quit and find a real job. But I spent too much money on clothes. So, yeah..."
Kurt is surprised with his honesty. It may be the first time he opens himself with a stranger yet Blaine doesn't feel like a stranger.
"I see. You know your father would like to know if his son is in trouble." Blaine sees Kurt smile politely and he knows he's not going to convince Kurt to talk to his father. It's not his place either way.
"Look at you, talking like a daddy." Kurt teases. Blaine laughs at loud and the tension between the two eases a little. Blaine takes another sip of his coffee before asking a new question - less controversial. "So, Vogue uh ? I'm impressed."
The lit of delight in Kurt's eyes makes Blaine proud of his choice of question. Kurt throws himself in a conversation on Vogue and he's more than pleased when he realised that Blaine understands what he's talking about and he's able to give good arguments.
"Alex is not so much in design but I like it. Of course, I will never as fashionable you are. I never thought someone could make a hippotamus pin look appealing but you manage this one very well."
For the umpteenth time, Kurt can feel his cheeks heat up but then again, he's really pleased by how Blaine makes him feel.
"Well, I love fashion since I'm three. I always thought I would be in Broadway but maybe NYADA wasn't my dream after all." "NYADA ? I almost attempted there before changing my mind and I went to NYU." "Really ? What are you doing by the way ? Is it bold to ask your age ?"
Blaine laughs at Kurt's question ; the boy looks so innocent and sweet. Blaine still fights all thought about Kurt's anatomy because Kurt is too beautiful and perfect to be true. Blaine knows he feels that way because Kurt is going to carry his child but still ; Kurt is truly adorable.
"No, it's not bold at all. I'm thirty-one. Alex too. And I'm a producer. I have my own business and it works quite well."
Kurt's eye pop wide open when he realises who Blaine is. "Oh my God. You are that Blaine Anderson. Oh my God I'm gonna carry the child of Blaine Anderson... Oh god, I can't believe I said that. I'm so sorry, I didn't mean it that way. I'm not a stalker just for you know. I'm just a big fan of your work."
Blaine has to restrain himself to not burst into laughter. "Don't worry, I know. And thanks for the compliment."
They finish their coffees talking about music and they realise how much they have the same tastes. In few a hours, Kurt has the feeling he finds a best friend and it is so weird to think about Blaine like that. But it does feel right. He's almost sad when he realises soon they will leave.
"Blaine ?" He asks with a soft - almost shy - voice. "Yeah ?" "I'm... It's scary for me to know I'm going to have a baby but I'm really glad it will be yours." Blaine's smile almost makes him turn into jelly. "And I'm so happy we find you Kurt. They were other carriers but you are definitely the best."
There is a nice silence between the two of you. Kurt figures out it may be his clue to leave but suddenly Blaine raises his hand. He almost takes Kurt's between his fingers but he stops before. He's not sure if he can do such a thing. "I wanted to ask. Will it be okay if I'm here when we do the insemination ? I would like to hold your hand. I totally understand if you're not comfortable with that. I just... I want to be involved in the pregnancy with how much you'll let me be. It will be my child from the beginning, not just at the moment you'll give birth to him."
Blaine knows he says the wrong thing at the minute he sees tears in Kurt's eyes. "Oh God, no, don't cry. I'm sorry. It's okay. We don't have to spend time together. I will take whatever you give me."
"No, Blaine. I'm the one who's sorry. I didn't mean to cry. It's just... It had been a very long week... And oh god, I can't believe I'm gonna say that but... I have a very little experience with sex and doing all of this it's like... Jumping in eight feet of water when you don't know how to swim. And I was so afraid of doing this alone."
"Kurt." Blaines breathes out, his heart broken to see the boy in so much pain. This time, he doesn't hesitate to take his hand and squeezes it gently.
"You don't use to people being nice with you, don't you ?" Kurt shakes his head, his vision blurs because of the tears. Blaine feels like he's been hit in the chest and his breath has been stolen with the need he has to take care of this young boy he met three hours ago.
"It's gonna be okay. I will be here all the long. It's normal when you're giving me the best gift I can think about. And I could tell the minute I saw you you're a wonderful person. One day, you'll find someone who deserves you."
Neither Kurt nor Blaine can believe they bounded so strongly in a few hours. It's so unrealistic to feel so close with a person you just met. It's a thing you only see in the books but still, it's real.
They hold hands for what feels like hours and Blaine has a hard time letting Kurt go. Yet, they both have a life they have to come back. Alex probably finished his work and waits for Blaine. The moment he let go Kurt's hand, he almost wants to run in Alex' arm and have hot sex with him - he feels the need to be close with a human being, naked and warm. However, he doesn't go before promising Kurt everything will be okay.
Kurt believes him.