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Ch.10*A Day Out In Lima*
Kurt's POV
The morning finally arrived and Kurt could not be happier. After last night's horrendous dinner, a little retail therapy with his new friend was exactly what the young prince needed. Kurt was in the process of doing his morning skin care routine when a loud knock was heard at his door,"Come in!"
The door swung open to reveal Brittney, his maid,"Kurt your daddy wants you for breakfast! I think you should'nt go! Kurt he wants to EAT you for breakfast! I'm kind of scared to have a human eater for a king!",she exclaimed with wide eyes.
Kurt had to bite back a laugh,"Brit my father is not a cannibal, or human eater as you call them. He does not want to eat me for breakfast! He wants me to come down and eat my breakfast with everyone else."
Brittney looked confused,"Well then why did he say he wants you for breakfast? That's really confusing cuz that's the same thing he says when he asks me for bacon instead of fruit."
Kurt shook his head and made a mental note to scold his father for his sneaky, bad eating habits later,"It is allright Brit. That is not what he meant. Please tell him that I will be down shortly."
Brit, still confused, nodded,"Ok unicorn. But he wants you to hurry cuz everyone is already down there and he has an inactment."
Before Kurt could correct her, it was announcement not inactment, she was already out the door. Finishing up his preparation for the day, Kurt stood and made his way out of his bedchamber and down to the dining hall.
He, unhappily, walked into the hall to see many faces he did not wish to see that morning. However, still being the well mannered young man that he was, he bid everyone a good morning before walking over to kiss his father and stepmother on their cheeks. He turned to see that the only empty spot available was between Blaine and Sebastian, yet again. Grinding his teeth he, begrudgingly, took his seat and began to eat his breakfast.
Conversation was scarce that morning and was getting on his last nerve,"Father.",he cut into the silence,"Brittney told me that you had an announcement to make."
Burt clapped his hands, making Quinn jump and nearly drop her forkful of blueberry waffle into her lap, and stood up,"I do have an announcement to make! I have decided that we are going to have a ball to celebrate the arrival of Prince Blaine and his companions just as we did for Prince Sebastian. Not to mention that all of the countries in this part of the world have been having some issues with each other lately and I believe a ball will be the perfect way to bring everyone together once again. The people of Lima are also very interested in you Blaine. They want to know who their Prince may or may not be marrying. We can kill a few birds with one stone as they say. It will be held in two weeks time due to preparations and all that. Invitations were sent out first thing this morning so we already have the ball rolling." With another clap of his hands, Burt sat back down and resumed eating his breakfast.
Suddenly everyone began talking excitedly and on top of each other. Sebastian it seemed could'nt care less as he said,"So, Kurt darling, have you decided if you are going to go for a stroll with me today? Maybe we could also go see the performers who just came to town. I hear they are doing a wonderful rendition of Shakespeare's Hamlet and I know you love Shakespeare."
Once again before he could answer Blaine cut in,"I would still love to go riding with you through Lima. Such a beautful place would only be more beautiful if you were out there with me. Have you chosen to go with me Kurt?"
Sebastian prepared to answer but Kurt cut in first,"Neither. I am going shopping with Lady Rachel."
Sebastian looked confused while Blaine looked surprised,"You're going shopping with Rachel Berry-Abrams?",Blaine blanched,"Rachel does'nt shop!"
Kurt sighed,"Yes I am going shopping with Rachel Berry-Abrams and it was her idea. It appears that she and I are both finished with our meals so if you two would excuse me we will be leaving now."
Sebastian and Blaine both politely stood while Kurt and Rachel stood and made to leave, but not before Burt cut in,"Take someone with you Kurt. It is a dangerous world out there especially for a prince and a young noblewoman."
Kurt and Rachel both looked at each other and had to bite back their witty retorts at being treated like they could'nt take care of themselves,"We will take Nick and Jeff with us father. Do not worry." Burt nodded and the pair walked out of the dining hall, leaving Blaine and Sebastian to look after them with stunned expressions on their faces.
Kurt sent Brittney to fetch Nick and Jeff and to have someone ready a carriage for them. While they waited at the front of the palace Rachel turned to Kurt and beamed,"I am very excited about the ball! I think it's great that your dad is trying to bring all of the countries of Ohio together again. I just hope it works! And, of course, I love being celebrated."
Kurt laughed,"We all do, Rachel, we all do. I hope it works, as well. Father does not want to have to choose sides or for their to be war and neither do I. But enough about that! I am so glad that we chose today to go shopping. We can shop for our outfits and accessories today!"
Rachel grimaced,"Yeah that's the part I'm not so excited about."
Kurt looked at her as if she had suddenly grown two heads,"What are you talking about?"
She sighed as she looked down at her choice of clothing,"Look at me Kurt. I am a woman who does'nt look, talk, or act like one and for the ball I'm gonna have to. I normally would say fuck it but I refuse to embaress your wonderful father in anyway. He has been so kind and welcoming and he's throwing a ball for us and it's the least I could do. But I don't know anything about girlie shit! I wear mens clothes, no make-up, and my hair is thrown back in a messy bun or ponytail every day."
Kurt nodded,"Rachel Berry-Abrams, you are a lucky little tomboy today! You have Kurt Elizabeth Hummel right here at your service. I am going to help you to transform from this", he gestured at her,"into a proper young noblewoman who will be the belle of the ball with all eyes on her. You will be a modern day Cinderella. They will not even recognize you."
Rachel smiled and clapped her hands together while she bounced on the balls of her feet excitedly,"Really Kurt? You'll do that for me? You'll help me?"
Kurt wrapped her in a hug,"Of course Rach! After all, what are friends for?"
Rachel laughed at his use of her words from last night as she hugged him back. Just then, a carriage was pulling in front of them with Nick and Jeff on horses at each side. "Ready when you are, Kurt!",Jeff said cheerfully.
Kurt and Rachel broke apart and climbed into the carriage ready to make their way into the marketplace of Lima.
*At the Marketplace about 10 minutes later*
They pulled in front of Kurt's favorite clothing store which was convenient enough to sell both men and women's clothing and nothing but the best. Once inside, they were immediately greeted by the owner of the shop, Holly Holiday,"Hola Sweet cheeks!" She came up to Kurt and hugged him tightly as he giggled and hugged back. When Holly finally pulled away her eyes landed on Rachel,"Honey! Whoever he was he is not worth this!",she pointed to Rachel's clothes.
Rachel looked down at herself and then back up at Kurt with confusion clearly written on her face. Holly snorted,"Sweetie, just because he turns out to be a no-account jackass does'nt mean you should let yourself go and forget you're a woman. And you're a really pretty one at that! Course, It'd be easier to see if you were'nt hiding behind this hideous menswear that you're sporting. The best way for revenge, is to show that you are still a strong, smart, independent, and sexy woman without him while still looking your best. Cuz when you do that, it is so much easier to find a new man who will make your old man crazy with jealousy. That's how it's done! What you're doing now is showing him that you can't live without him and that he wins! Nuh-uh! Not when Holly Holiday's around, baby! We are gonna fix this! At least, i'm assuming that's why you're all here."
Before Rachel could say a word, Kurt cut in,"Not exactly Holly. Rachel is not dressed this way because she is depressed over a man. She likes this. She is a complete tomboy! We are here because my father is throwing a ball in two weeks time and we have to transform Rachel into a lady for that. I knew if anyone could do it that it would be you."
Holly clucked her tongue before looking back at Rachel,"Girlfriend! I understand being a tomboy but this is too far! I'm not saying change yourself! Hell! Never ever change yourself for anyone! But you could at least look smokin' while doing it! Show everyone that you can still beat the boys and be irresistable at the same time! Men will go crazy for you!"
Rachel nodded her head as she pursed her lips,"You know what? You're right! I never get looked at as anything besides being one of the guys and as much as I like that, I still wanna guy to want me! I don't wanna be alone forever! But I wanna wait to do that until the ball!"
Holly nodded,"You here for ball clothes too, Baby Doll?"
Kurt nodded,"I have two suitors who are both incredibly handsome and I can not choose between them. I want them both eating out of the palm of my hand! Will you help us, Holly?"
Holly beamed at them,"I thought you'd never ask!"
It was a few hours later when they had finally selected their ball clothes, as well as many other outfits, shoes, and accessories, before they left Holly Holiday's shop with smiles plastered on their faces. Rachel all but skipped to the cafe they had decided on for lunch,"I love her Kurt! Holly is amazing!"
Kurt nodded as he, Nick, and Jeff hurried to catch up with her,"I know that is why I only go to Holly for all of my wardrobe needs."
They arrived at the cafe where the hostess stuttered upon seeing Kurt but led them to a private boothe in the back. The four squeezed in and picked up their menus,Kurt never had the heart to send Nick and Jeff away to their own table like he was expected to. A waitress walked up, obviously recognizing Kurt but doing a much better job at handling it then the hostess did,"Hello! My name is Sugar and I will be your waitress today! May I start you off with some drinks?"
They all tried to ignore her nasally tone and big scary eyes as Kurt began,"I would like a raspberry iced tea please."
Sugar nodded and wrote it down before turning to Rachel who said,"Scotch. Light ice."
Everyone starred at her in shock,"What?",she asked.
Sugar lifted her eyebrows but jotted it down before turning to Nick,"And for you hottie?",she added with a big smile and flirtacious wink at the end.
Nick cleared his throat and looked down nervously,"Lemon iced tea please."
She made a show of writing it down,"Excellent choice! Would you like a side of I get off in an hour with that?"
Before Nick could answer Jeff all but growled,"No he would'nt! He's taken! But I would like for you to stop flirting with my man and get me an iced water without the lemon!"
She narrowed her eyes at him, not at all phased by his words or tone, and wrote out his drink order,"I'll be right back with those.",she huffed as she stormed away.
Nick put his hand on Jeff's shaking back,"Honey we talked about this. You have to control your jealousy issues. That was not the best way to handle the situation."
Jeff nodded and leaned his head on Nick's shoulder,"I know baby but I can't handle the way she was looking at you and talking to you. I was about to go crazy!"
Kurt and Rachel watched as Nick continued to try to comfort Jeff. "You two are just too adorable!",Rachel squealed.
Kurt laughed,"They are are'nt they?"
Nick and Jeff looked up at them and smiled. "When you've been with each other your whole lives and are in love I guess you just can't help it.",Nick said before leaning in to kiss Jeff.
Kurt sighed,"It must be nice to be in love. I have always wanted to be. In a way I suppose I am already with both Blaine and Sebastian. My feelings for Sebastian continue to grow and I fell for Blaine the moment I saw him. I just can not choose. A part of me is terrified to get to know Blaine because I know it will just make this decision more difficult."
Rachel nodded,"Or easier. Maybe if you get to know Blaine then you will realize that you do or don't love him more then Sebastian. Maybe Blaine could be the one. I mean Sebastian's been in Lima for a while now and you've still not married him. That has to mean something right? Blaine deserves a chance doesn't he?"
Before Kurt could respond, Sugar came back with their drinks,"Here you go guys! So are we ready to order?"
They ordered their food and conversation turned to topics such as their families, Dalton, fashion, and hobbies. Once they had finished and Kurt paid, he refused to let anyone else, they left the cafe and made their way back to the palace. Kurt, whose mind had never left the subject of his suitors, was hoping that Rachel was right.
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