Klaine Fanfiction
Chapter 3
Blaine huffed a shaky breath out of his constricted airway, his fingers drumming nervously on his knees. He had been sitting on his bed this way for the last hour and a half, arguing with himself. Is it still too early to go downstairs? Blaine and Kurt were planning on meeting in the common room for their own Christmas celebration before they both left for the break. And Blaine was freaking out. After Wes and David's epiphany the week before, Blaine had immediately started writing his song for Kurt. The lyrics just poured out of him, his bottled up emotions finally taking shape. But as the day of their date (it's not a date, Blaine reminded himself again) loomed closer his nerves got the best of him. His pacing had nearly wore a hole in the floor of his room; Wes threatened to chuck his Advanced Physics textbook at him for the constant lovesick sighing; and, although he would tell no one this had happened, Blaine had almost been sick because he was just so unbelievably nervous. And now Blaine was just waiting. Waiting and tapping, trying to control the butterflies in his stomach. He finally couldn't take it anymore, he had to see Kurt, had to get to their date. Not a date, it's not a date, he reminded himself, it's just a night where I bare my soul to the man I love and will then no doubt be rejected… Blaine mentally shook himself. He couldn't think that way, not with what he was about to do.
He approached the common room door slowly, futilely attempting to regain his façade of confidence. He pushed the door open, his eyes settling on Kurt almost instantly. The younger teen was perched on the edge of the couch looking very uncomfortable. That's odd, Blaine mused, he looks as nervous as I feel…Blaine felt hope tentatively rise in his chest. Could he…? Blaine's thoughts were cut off as Kurt let out a strangled squeak, finally noticing Blaine hovering in the doorway.
"Uh…hey," Such a way with words, Blaine berated himself.
"Hi," Kurt breathed, "you startled me."
"Sorry, um…" Blaine trailed off, looking around awkwardly. Confidence, Blaine. "Uh, are you okay? You like you're going to bolt out of here at any sudden movements." Blaine attempted to joke as he lowered himself down onto the couch next to Kurt.
"I'm fine, it's just…cold in here." Kurt cringed inwardly at his poor lie—the fireplace was burning merrily and his cheeks were flushed due to Blaine's close proximity. Thankfully Blaine's only response was a raised eyebrow as he changed the subject.
"So…should we exchange gifts?"
Kurt's stomach clenched uncomfortably. This was it.
"Sure, you first!" Kurt suggested hopefully. This way, if Blaine gave him something that was clearly a token of friendship, Kurt could simply say that he ordered Blaine something fabulous online, and he would never have to know about Kurt's true feelings. Kurt snapped out of his reverie as Blaine responded.
"No you first, I insist."
Ever the gentleman, Kurt thought grudgingly. I guess I just have to get my humiliation over with. Kurt's stomach rose into his throat as he picked up the bulky package he had hidden behind his satchel. Hardly daring to breathe Kurt thrust the gift into Blaine's hands.
Blaine gave Kurt a crooked smile as he carefully began to unwrap the present. He tried to ignore the way Kurt's gaze was piercing through him as he removed the final piece of tape and let the wrapping fall to the floor. Barely managing to contain a gasp of surprise, Blaine looked down at the collage Kurt had made for him. It was so… them. Blaine took in every picture, loving every little detail Kurt had been sure to include—their Sectionals picture; the Teenage Dream lyrics; and that one little word, courage, that had some how ended up meaning so much. It's perfect, Blaine thought looking up at the beautiful boy in front of him.
Kurt felt his face blanch, and heard a ringing in his ears as he studied Blaine's reaction. His face was impassive as he quietly studied the collage. Oh no. No, no, no. What have I done? How could I have been so stupid?
Eventually Blaine smiled and placed the collage gently on the table, standing up slowly.
"W-what are you doing?" Kurt demanded, not being able to handle the silence any longer.
"I'm giving you your Christmas gift." Blaine said simply, before turning towards the piano.
"What? Blaine I don't—" Kurt shivered as Blaine suddenly put a finger to Kurt's lips, softly shushing him.
"Just listen…please." Blaine's hazel eyes smouldered into Kurt's blue ones for a moment before he went and took a place at the piano. Composing himself, Blaine began to play the song that meant so much to him, hoping Kurt would understand what he was trying to say.
I've been alone
Surrounded by darkness
I've seen how heartless
The world can be
Kurt's heart began pounding in his chest—It felt like this song was about him, but that couldn't be right…
I've seen you crying
You felt like it's hopeless
I'll always do my best
To make you see
Baby, you're not alone
Cause you're here with me
And nothing's ever gonna bring us down
Cause nothing can keep me from lovin' you
And you know it's true
It don't matter what'll come to be
Our love is all we need to make it through
Kurt's eyes snapped up to meet Blaine's. Love? Okay, there was definitely no way this song could be about him… Blaine was just singing to him, it didn't mean anything.
Now I know it ain't easy
But it ain't hard trying
Every time I see you smiling
And I feel you so close to me
And you tell me
Baby, you're not alone
Cause you're here with me
And nothing's ever gonna bring us down
Cause nothing can keep me from lovin' you
And you know it's true
It don't matter what'll come to be
Our love is all we need to make it through
I still have trouble
I trip and stumble
Trying to make sense of things sometimes
I look for reasons
But I don't need 'em
All I need is to look in your eyes
And I realize
Blaine's voice nearly cracked with emotion. He needed Kurt to know he was sorry for avoiding him, that he just got scared of the intensity of his feelings.
Baby I'm not alone
Cause you're here with me
And nothing's ever gonna take us down
Cause nothing can keep me from lovin' you
And you know it's true
It don't matter what'll come to be
Our love is all we need to make it through
Cause you're here with me
And nothing's ever gonna bring us down
Cause nothing, nothing, nothing can keep me from lovin' you
And you know it's true
It don't matter what'll come to be
You know our love is all we need
Our love is all we need to make it through
Blaine's voice trailed off and he hopefully looked at Kurt. The countertenor appeared very flustered and was determinedly staring at the floor. Blaine got up and kneeled in front of Kurt. He reached out a cautious hand and tenderly brought Kurt's head up until he was looking him in the eyes. Blaine tried to make sense of the emotions he read in them.
"I wrote that song for you, Kurt" said Blaine, stating what he thought was obvious. Kurt's eyes began to fill with tears.
"What is it? What's wrong?" Blaine pulled the brunette into a protective embrace.
"I-I just can't believe this is actually happening," Kurt mumbled into his shoulder. "This can't be real."
Blaine pulled Kurt out of his arms and looked at him. "Kurt, I assure you this is very real. I really like you Kurt."
Kurt gave a watery smile, "I really like you too Blaine."
Blaine gave a smile that matched Kurt's, "well with that all settled there's only one thing left to do," Blaine stood, pulling Kurt up beside him and grabbing his hands. "Kurt Hummel—will you be my boyfriend?"
"Of course."
Later, as they walked out to their cars, Blaine looked up and smiled.
"Look, it's snowing," he said, squeezing his boyfriend's hand.
"How very romantic," Kurt sighed, wondering yet again how one night could be so perfect.
They lingered over the goodbye, neither one wanting to say it, but both knowing they had to go home to their families. Finally Blaine leaned forward and his lips brushed Kurt's cheek ever so lightly.
"Merry Christmas, Kurt" he breathed.
"Merry Christmas, Blaine" Kurt sighed and got into his car, humming his song under his breath.
Thanks for all the reviews, story alerts, favourites and all that! Seriously, my inbox is crammed and I really appreciate it! =')
Whew! That chapter seemed so difficult to write for some reason! I didn't think I was going to get it done because I'm super anal-retentive with my work so I spend far too much time fixing the little stuff… Anyway, I wasn't quite as confident with this chapter at first…I dunno…I think I like it now, but what I really hope is that you guys like it!
Also what do you guys want to see in the next chapter? I was thinking like first date adorableness, but is there anything cutesy they should do? I'd really like to stay away from a typical dinner date scenario…let me know your thoughts please =D
Shoutout to -LoveArrows for the song recommendation! I tried my best to use it, but in the end I fell back on Not Alone because I liked how it worked [also does anyone else think it's weird how perfectly Not Alone fits in the Klaine storyline? It's seriously totally awesome ;)] Anywho, "Even Though" is a great song and at the top of my Darren Criss playlist now, so thanks! =)
[Mini Spoiler Alert]
I wrote part of this in a coffee shop, and while I was writing "Misery" came on the radio! It was so awesome, and I felt very in tune with Klaine at that moment =P
—Please, pleaseeee review, because it's the best thing ever—