Thanks to everyone who is following, has favorited, commented, etc. on this fic! This is a short(ish) chapter, and I know it may seem like it doesn't follow the previous story line, but bear with me and just read along. Everything will tie together eventually. I wasn't actually planning on writing anything from Kurt's POV because I'm positive I will not do him the justice he deserves (I'm pretty sure I don't do Blaine justice either, but Kurt's always been my favorite character so I want to make sure he doesn't act ooc too much). This chapter just came to me and I had to add it in. It actually may change some of the story line I had originally planned... dun dun dun! Hope you enjoy reading this as much as I did writing it! Also, I do not own Kurt or Blaine or anything Glee related… if I did, well, it might push the boundaries a bit too much for family-friendly TV.

Kurt was sitting in his usual corner of the coffee shop where he and Blaine always used to come. He didn't know what it was about the small, quaint shop, but he loved coming here. It was a light tan color with dimmed lights, which made it cozy, and it always smelled so nice (what coffee shop doesn't smell wonderful?). Kurt loved the smell of coffee, the bitter yet slightly sweet taste, the warmth when it travels down his throat. Ok, maybe he shouldn't be thinking about bitter, warm liquids travelling down his throat right now. Not a coffee-shop-appropriate pondering topic.

What was he thinking about again? Oh right, the coffee shop and how great it was. It actually reminded him of the Lima Bean in many ways; the lighting, the atmosphere, but mostly the memories. Many secrets, emotions, and tears were shed over countless cups of coffee in Lima. It was the one place in that small country town where he had his first real argument with his ex boyfriend. It was also where he first heard I love you from that same man.

There were so many memories made here at this coffee shop in New York too. Blaine asking Kurt about his first day at work. Kurt making some snide remark about the outfit that girl was wearing that was at least 2 sizes too small and not flattering in any way whatsoever, and then watching Blaine's eyes crinkle as he chuckled at Kurt's catty honesty. Talking about the city, jobs, movies, music and concerts. Then there was a more recent memory… actually a memory that only happened a week ago. Blaine had recently contacted him again and wanted to see how Kurt was doing, so he asked him to meet for coffee. Kurt wasn't sure at first, but then decided that just talking couldn't hurt anything. He actually missed Blaine and it would be nice to see him, even if he had been a complete ass (then again, so had Kurt, though he would never admit it aloud). So, Kurt decided to meet his ...friend(?) and catch up on everything in life. He had not planned for what was about to go down that afternoon a week ago.

"Hi," Blaine spoke softly and timidly, "do you mind if I sit down?"

"You called and asked me to meet you here Blaine," replied Kurt, a bit of annoyance creeping into his voice, but then realized he shouldn't really be a bitch. Blaine had asked him here to talk and maybe make things right, so a little more calmly, he replied, "of course you should sit down."

Blaine did as he was told and Kurt saw him quickly glance at the table, then look straight at Kurt through dark eyelashes. He could see the gleam of excitement and nervousness alight in Blaine's eyes. Those beautiful hazel eyes that he loved staring into and sometimes lost himself if he looked for too long. He knew the look on Blaine's face though. The older boy was about to say something important. As angry as Kurt had been the past couple of months with Blaine, he had missed his best friend and was hoping that Blaine would just be straight with him (no pun intended).

"Kurt… I," Blaine started, then looked sheepishly away, looking like he might not continue.

"…Yeah?" Kurt encouraged.

Taking a few deep breaths and seeming to gather his courage, Blaine started again.

"Kurt, I was a total and complete jackass to you. I was lonely and felt sorry for myself, and I hurt you because of that. I never, ever, wanted to hurt you and I'm so sorry. I don't even know how to express it in words*," his eyes were slightly glistening with tears and Kurt could hear the emotion in his voice. He usually only heard that type of emotion when Blaine sang, but here he was talking so openly about his feelings, something that had always seemed difficult for Blaine to do.

"I really messed up Kurt, and I've been trying to figure out how to get over you these past couple of months, but I just can't. You mean everything to me Kurt… I love you. I love you like I've never loved anyone else before and…," Blaine paused at this, looking at Kurt. Kurt felt himself flush by the compliments and utter sincerity in Blaine's words.

"…And that's why I…," taking a deep breath, Blaine continued, "I want to get back together."

Although this didn't surprise Kurt after everything Blaine had been saying, it still took him a minute to recover from the shock of it. The look on Blaine's face was so sincere and broken and lost that Kurt just wanted to reach out and tell him everything was going to work out. That yes, he would love to get back together. He knew that this boy loved him and cared about him. But, hadn't they broken up because things weren't working out and they just couldn't seem to fix the problem? What if they just went back to exactly how things were before? Kurt missed Blaine, but he wasn't sure he was ready to go back into a relationship with someone he wasn't sure he could fully trust. He knew Blaine's intentions were good, but getting hurt like that again… He needed some time to think about it.

"…Blaine," he stated softly, reaching over to grab the other boy's hand, "I love you too, but sometimes love isn't all you need in a relationship. I need to know that we have honesty, friendship, trust… loyalty. I can't get hurt again, and I can't hurt you again. It broke my heart to see you so lost and confused. And it broke my heart to see you with someone else. These past few months without you have been torture. But right now, I think I need some time to think things over. Can you give me a little while to think about it?"

Blaine looked at his hands, contemplating his answer, then looked at Kurt with those beautiful, expectant hazel eyes and slowly nodded his head in understanding, disappointment slightly etched over his features.

"Kurt, I don't want to pressure you in to anything. I love you and I want you to know that I truly am sorry about everything. I want to try this again, but if you're not ready or don't want to, that's ok. I can wait for an answer… just, let me know when you reach a decision. I'll honor whatever you want. Because honestly, I just want you to be happy," Then he stood up and left, glancing once over his shoulder to give Kurt a slight smile and nod before walking out the door.

Now Kurt was sitting in the same place, at the same table, waiting for the same man who had said all of those wonderful words and just wanted him to be happy. It had taken Kurt a very long time to come to a decision. It was one of the most difficult decisions he had ever made in his life; even more difficult than choosing fashion over musical theater for his college major. He looked at the situation in every way possible and finally, after considering all of his options, he made the decision two days ago. And today, he would be telling Blaine.

As he sees a curly haired, dark figure walking through the door, Kurt straightens up in his chair, pushes his hair out of his eyes, takes a small sip of his coffee, and takes a deep breath.

"This is it," he mutters under his breath.

I sure hope I'm making the right choice.

So, I know that's a mean place to leave you guys hanging, but don't worry, I've already started chapter 4 and it should be up asap. It will start to tie some things together and also open some different scenarios/problems/developments entirely for our favorite couple. Expect angsty-romance-dramedy!

* A/N: I just realized that makes it sound like he's going to be singing an apology to Kurt, lol!