"Well, Blaine" Kurt said, as they walked into the chemo ward for what they hoped would be the last time ever.

"It's almost done. This is the last time we'll be doing this, if everything goes according to plan. Once we get out of here, what are you gonna do?"

Kurt held out his arm in front of Blaine's mouth, as if he was holding a microphone in Blaine's face.

"I'm going to Disney World!" Blaine enthusiastically replied.

The boys both broke into a fit of giggles.

They knew it was probably inappropriate to laugh in the chemo ward, which they had nickname "the sad depression-filled hole from hell" after their second visit. The mood was always somber in the room, but they just couldn't help but be cheerful today. All they could think about was that this might be the last time they would ever have to do this.

Jamie greeted them warmly, as she always did, but this time she greeted them not only with a smile and small talk about the latest issue of Vogue, which Kurt always had with him to keep him company while Blaine slept, but she had ice cream for the two boys, as well.

Blaine could barely be contained in all of his excitement, which thoroughly amused both Kurt and Jamie.

"I just thought you boys deserved an extra little treat today, with this being your last chemo and everything. Also, I figured this would be a little something for you to remember me by. I know a lot of patients would like nothing more than to just forget their time here... I mean, it is pretty depressing, but you two really touched me, and I loved getting to know both of you. You two are strong. You're going to make it. I can tell. And I would love to think that I could be just a small little part in your big story."

Kurt had teared up at Jamie's words, and was wiping furiously at his eyes with the back of his hand, refusing to cry. So instead, he jumped out of his seat next to Blaine and hugged Jamie, saying he could never forget her kindness during these past six months. Blaine, who didn't quite have the relationship with Jamie that Kurt did, considering he slept through most of his time in the chemo ward, simply smiled at her, shook her hand, and backed up Kurt's thanks.

Then Jamie set to work with hooking up Blaine's last chemo, while the boys lapped happily away at their ice cream, ready to have this over with. Ready for their future to begin.

It's the last day of school before winter break, and Kurt was antsy as ever. Exams were that week, so he was tired and just ready to go home and spend his three week break with Blaine. Blaine's last chemo was just the week before, so he was still recovering, and, like always, it pained Kurt to not be there with him. Blaine would be taking his exams when he got back from winter break- his teachers had been extremely understanding throughout these past six months, and that didn't change during exam week. Kurt and Blaine decided that Kurt would be the one to help Blaine study, since Kurt would be done with his exams already and, therefore, it wouldn't provide too much stress on the young boy. Plus, Kurt would have the upper hand on the exams, having already taken them, so he would be able to tell Blaine exactly what to study.

Kurt was in his last class of the day before winter break officially started, and he had already finished his exam, so he was just sitting there, waiting for the rest of the class to finish so that the teacher could dismiss them. Kurt was staring at the wall, mind lost in the middle of a daydream involving him and Blaine and an elaborate wedding, when his phone began to vibrate in his pocket, causing him to slightly jump out of his seat.

Kurt pulled the phone out of his pocket and looked at it under his desk. It was from Blaine.

Kurt's heart immediately began to beat a mile a minute. He made sure to tell Blaine every morning before he went to school without him to call him if he needed him for anything. But Blaine had never once texted him, always too weak to even pick up the phone. Blaine usually just slept all day on those days of recovery, only waking up to take his pain killers and go back to sleep.

But Blaine's chemo had been four days ago, so he should have been on the side of recovery at this point. And he had seemed to be doing alright when Kurt had left him this morning. He couldn't possibly figure out what Blaine needed him for.

Kurt opened up the text, and physically had to restrain himself from laughing out loud.

Hey there sexy. I miss you! Can't wait for you to be home soon so we can spend these three weeks together. It will be just like the beginning of summer. -Blaine

Kurt smiled to himself. So Blaine was perfectly fine. He just missed him. Kurt could handle that.

I miss you too. Just finished my last exam and am waiting for the teacher to let us go. And then I'll be rushing home to be with you. -Kurt

Kurt glanced up at the clock. Only 10 more minutes to go. His phone buzzed again.

I haven't been able to think of anything else other than you all day. Thought I would let you know. I love you. -Blaine

Kurt was sure he now looked like an idiot, he was smiling so big. He quickly typed out a reply.

I was just thinking of you, too. To be completely honest, I was planning our wedding. -hides face in shame- -Kurt

Kurt waited anxiously for a reply. He and Blaine had always been honest, but he really hoped he was making things awkward or crossing the line. Kurt didn't have to wait long for a response, though, because Blaine's reply came faster than Kurt thought was possible.

That is adorable. Describe it to me! -Blaine

Kurt continued to text Blaine the details of their wedding for the next 10 minutes, until finally, class was dismissed, and Kurt all but ran out the door, knowing that the boy he loved was waiting for him at home.

Four days after winter break began, Blaine was feeling much better- especially after spending those days cuddling with Kurt in bed and watching musicals. So the boys decided they should go out and get some Christmas shopping done, since Christmas was now only a week and a half away.

Kurt and Blaine shopped together, buying various items for their parents- yes, Blaine still felt obligated to buy something for his parents, even though they weren't present in his life anymore. He figured the least he could do was buy a little thank you gift for "taking care of him" for the past 17 years. Kurt called it a "parting gift". Either way, Blaine bought his mother a nice necklace and his dad a pocket watch. Kurt bought Carole some new dresses, Finn the new video game he had been begging for, and his dad some new tools for the shop. Blaine bought Carole a necklace (one that was much nice than the one he bought for his real mom), Finn some CD's that he thought the boy might like, and Burt another baseball cap, this one for the Buckeyes.

After taking care of everyone on their shopping list, the boys only had one another left to shop for. Blaine convinced Kurt to part ways after saying he would have his cell phone on and that he wasn't feeling weak. Kurt was worried that Blaine might pass out again after their long day of shopping, but he finally caved, only because he wanted Blaine's Christmas present to be a surprise. So they parted ways, promising to text one another when they were done.

Blaine already knew what he was going to buy for Kurt, but he had something else up his sleeve as well. He just hoped it would go according to plan.

Blaine pulled out his cellphone and dialed a familiar number.

"Hello, Dr. Patrick? This is Blaine Anderson. I was calling to see if we could get my follow-up appointment re-scheduled to before Christmas? Yes? Great! No, I'll be going by myself this time."

"WAKE UP! WAKE UP! IT'S CHRISTMAS, KURT! WAKE UP! COME ON!"

Kurt groaned, slowly opening his eyes from his deep slumber, only to be greeted by Blaine jumping up and down on the bed, screaming at the top of his lungs. Kurt rolled over.

"Kurtttttt. Come on! It's Christmas! Don't you want presents?"

Blaine stopped jumping on the bed and laid down beside Kurt, cuddling into him, placing soft kisses along the back of Kurt's neck.

Kurt groaned again- this time a groan of a different sort, then turned to face his boyfriend, giving him a sweet kiss on the lips.

"Yeah, ok. Let's go downstairs." Kurt said after eventually pulling away from Blaine's mouth.

The two boys made their way downstairs, hand in hand, and were greeted by an enthusiastic Finn, already digging into his presents from Burt and Carole, who were sitting on the couch, watching the teenager with an amused expression on their faces.

"Morning, dad. Carole." Kurt said, making his presence known.

Burt and Carole looked over at Blaine and Kurt, smiling at them.

"Good morning, boys! Merry Christmas!" Carole greeted, happily.

"Go ahead and join Finn. There are plenty of presents for you two." Burt added.

The next hour was spent with the teenagers opening presents from "Santa Claus".

Blaine couldn't believe that he had received just as many presents as Kurt and Finn. He knew that Carole and Burt considered him family, but he was still overwhelmed at how literally they meant that. It gave Blaine a warm feeling in his stomach and he was glad that he could truly call the place he had lived for the past six months home.

Finally, it was time for the family to exchange more personal gifts. Carole, Burt, and Finn all loved their presents from Kurt and Blaine, thanking the boys warmly.

Then it was Kurt's turn to give Blaine his gift. Blaine's face lit up as he opened the large box, filled with an assortment of fabulous hats.

"I wanted to make sure that my boyfriend continued to look stylish until his hair grew back. Not that you don't totally rock that look. But still... got to keep you up to date on the latest styles."

Blaine smiled at his boyfriend, then leaned in for a short kiss, aware that Kurt's family was watching them.

Blaine had considered giving Kurt his gift upstairs, away from the watchful eye of his family, but decided that he wanted his new family to witness this as well. So Blaine dug into his pocket and pulled out a small velvet box, and positioned himself in front of Kurt so that he was kneeling down on one knee.

Kurt gasped.

"Blaine? You're not... you're not proposing, are you?"

Blaine laughed.

"No. At least, not yet."

Blaine opened the box to reveal a simply silver ring, with one small diamond in the center of the band.

"This is a promise ring. A promise that we will be together forever. That I will always love you. That we will always take care of one another. I didn't want to give this to you until I was sure that I would be able to keep this promise. And now I know that I can."

Kurt gave Blaine a confused look. Blaine reached out and grabbed Kurt's hands.

"I went to the doctor Kurt. I went early, by myself. I'm completely cancer-free. They did all the tests and they're 100% sure that the cancer is gone... and it's not coming back. We'll never have to go through this again. I'll never leave you. I'm ready for our life to begin together."

Kurt burst into tears, pulling his boyfriend close, kissing him passionately on the mouth, not caring that his family was watching. But his family was too busy crying tears of joy to care anyway.

And then Blaine slipped the ring onto Kurt's finger and pulled him into a tight hug.

Kurt whispered into his ear,

"We already have begun our life together. But now, we'll just get our happily-ever-after."

And 7 years later, Blaine stayed true to his promise.

Kurt was all smiles as the church doors opened and he saw his beautiful, wonderful, healthy Blaine, hair curly as ever, smiling back at him at the front of the church. And as Teenage Dream started to play, Kurt began his walk down the aisle, escorted by his father, ready to face whatever else life would throw at him, because he knew he could handle anything as long as Blaine was by his side.

The End.

A/N: Ok, so I know it says "the end", but that's a lie. I have an epilogue for you guys. :)

Also, I have a few ideas for one shots set in this story, so be on the look out for those as well!

And another thing... SO MANY REVIEWS FOR THAT LAST CHAPTER! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! YOU GUYS ROCK MY WORLD!

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