A/N: So, chapter four. I don't know whether or not this is where the story seems to suddenly gain more flow, or if i'm stuck in this universe when i'm just writing something, and it's magically appearing on the page, in a slab of words... or even if it makes sense... but you guys are reading it, and favouriting it, so you must like it on some level... Thank you to everyone... Reviews are welcome... JusticeIsn'tEasy0083. D.
Chapter Four: Holly's Fifth Birthday
Holly woke up on the morning of April 3rd and burst into Kurt's bedroom, jumping up and down happily, clapping and shouting about her birthday. Blaine stirred first, sitting up and rubbing his eyes, trying to get his boyfriend to wake up, but Holly wasn't going to let Kurt stay asleep. She catapulted herself onto the bed, and jumped on Kurt's legs, so the countertenor had no choice but to open his eyes and sit up, tickling his daughter as she squealed and rolled around on the bed. Blaine laughed and joined Kurt in tickling the now five year old girl. Kurt hadn't realised that it was six thirty, until he looked at the clock on the bedside table, and groaned, falling back onto the bed, so that Holly could sit on his chest, poking his face. He would have told her to stop, but she and Blaine were having some sort of teacher-student conversation that he'd never understand, and he didn't want to destroy that. He knew that Holly and Blaine would need to bond to be able to get along, and in order to bring him into their life, he has to get along with his daughter. The teacher doesn't seem to be having a hard time, Holly loves having him around. Slowly, trying not to hurt his daughter, he climbs out of bed, and heads into the ensuite bathroom. He and Blaine haven't gotten physical in their relationship yet; they're waiting and just getting to know one another before heading further into their relationship with one another. Holly was telling Blaine all about her party, and how they celebrate with a big shindig every year. Blaine chuckled when she mentioned the year that Kurt brought her a present, and the next day it broke. The designer kissed Holly's cheek, and moved so she could snuggle in between the two of them in the bed.
They've been frequenting each other's houses. Kurt will stay at Blaine's on weekends and Blaine on some weeknights. It works better for Kurt that way, and he doesn't have to worry about Holly, because she always stays with Finn and Quinn on the weekends anyway. He had planned his daughter's fifth birthday two weeks ago, and Blaine was more than happy to spend the day helping him to set up, whilst Holly went out with Santana and Brittany, who had come down especially for the young girl's day. Rachel would also be attending the party, and Blaine was worried that Kurt would freak out and not tell them about their relationship. In fact, he doesn't know why he hasn't. Blaine's told all of his friends about it, and they're happy for both of them, but Kurt's hiding something, and sometimes he wishes his boyfriend would tell him all about it. Holly is great for sharing secrets, but sometimes he just wants to know from Kurt. The teacher laughed and sat up when the doorbell rang. Holly laughed and left the room, leaving Blaine to answer the door. He was expecting maybe Quinn, or Holly's uncle, who he's seen in pictures with Kurt, but when he opened the door he wasn't expecting Wes and David, with big grins on their faces, to barge into the house, eyes wide and mouths open, gaping at the large house. Kurt took his time in the shower, knowing that Blaine would have answered the door, and that it's probably just Quinn or Finn. He heard the bedroom door open and Blaine's voice, mumbling about something. He got out of the shower, dressing quickly in the bathroom, and opened the door to the bedroom, still shirtless. Blaine had never seen Kurt shirtless before, so to have no warning, was like a shock to the system. Kurt smirked, and pulled his white shirt on, buttoning it up, and opening the bedroom door, to find Wes and David in the hall, sitting on the couch, debating whether or not it was expensive.
'Do you two know that it's illegal to break into someone's house?' Kurt asked, raising an eyebrow at the two, who stood suddenly, whilst Wes blushed... clearly he's a fan
'We didn't break in... Blaine opened the door...' Wes replied, not making eye contact with Kurt, cowering behind David when Blaine joined his boyfriend, now fully dressed as well
'I'd appreciate it, if the both of you could leave. I really need to inform my security of matters like this...' Kurt thought, leaving the three men in the hall
'Thanks... you couldn't have waited in the hall like I told you to?' Blaine said, slumping down onto the couch, ignoring his friend's protests that they were let in by Blaine, and that the gate was open, which Blaine thought weird, but didn't question...
Kurt was in the kitchen on the phone when Blaine, Wes, David and Holly joined him. He winked at his boyfriend, and handed Holly her lunch box, so she could pack her bag to go with Santana and Brittany when they arrive. Blaine had never heard Kurt shout until the room went silent and all that could be heard was the loud voice shouting into the phone, at whoever was on the other end. Wonder what that's about? Blaine thought to himself, pouring coffee's for himself, Wes and David. The other two men were flipping through MerBerry magazine, amazed and shocked that their best-friend was dating the world famous designer... it had taken Blaine almost three weeks to convince his two best-friends that they were dating. He'd called Kurt when he was in the middle of a meeting to prove it, which had led to a small argument about not calling during work hours. They had worked it out, but it had been the only thing they'd talked about. Neither had brought up the past again, and everytime Blaine mentioned it, Kurt would freeze up and change the subject. He was trying to understand everything about Kurt, but the designer not talking didn't help. He was knocked out of his thoughts, by Kurt hanging up the phone and throwing it onto the bench. Kurt had taken the day off work so he could be here for Holly's birthday, and as soon as Santana and Brittany come to pick her up, they can be off and doing what they need to be doing. Wes and David already have their list of instructions, they don't need to hang around, but they will, because they haven't met any of Kurt's friends, and they're nosy... more like annoying flies that buzz around and don't go away...Blaine thought to himself, as Kurt kissed his cheek and moved to answer the doorbell, which had just rung.
Blaine watched his boyfriend as he hugged Santana and Brittany, following them through to the living room. Holly ran into Santana's open arms to give the Latina woman a hug. Blaine watched the birthday girl, as she talked animatedly to Santana and Brittany. Wes and David had offered to help set up for the party, which Kurt was thankful for, but also a little weary of the two, he still doesn't know them very well, and from the stories Blaine had told him, he's not really sure he wants to... They're nice guys, just a little quirky... so of the male versions of Brittany... Santana returned Holly to the ground and moved over to where Blaine was standing. As far as he knew, Quinn was still the only person who knew about their relationship, from Kurt's friends and family. he's not really sure what that means for the others, but Kurt talks about them a bit, so he could probably match names to faces... Rachel is the one who used to date Finn, before they broke up, and she started dating Noah Puckerman, who she is now married to, and Finn went on to marry Quinn, who are expecting their first child. Santana was smirking at him, hip jutted out to one side, arms crossed. Blaine, admittedly, was a little intimidated...
'So, no offence, but why are you here? Aren't you Holly's teacher at that fancy school Kurtie can afford?' Santana asked, winking at the designer who rolled his eyes, shaking his head and pushing Wes and David's list of things to do into their hands, before the two headed towards the front door
'I was... parent/teacher conference,' Blaine replied, mentally patting himself on the back... Kurt should be the one to tell them, he doesn't want to put his boyfriend in that position... even though a part of him knows that Santana may be more clued in than either of them think.
'Right, well it's kind of obvious that you like Kurt, so as a warning... you break his heart, I break your face,' Santana said, smirking
'Duly noted,' Blaine replied, knowing it meant more now that it would down the line, when Santana actually finds out that they're dating.
Once they were rid of Santana, Brittany and Holly, Kurt and Blaine started preparing the party. It was all pink and purple streamers and lots of food. Kurt can cook, as Blaine discovered the first morning he woke up here. His boyfriend was ticking things off a list in his hand, managing to also maintain and conversation with Quinn on the phone. The party was scheduled to begin at two. That gives them a little over five hours to prepare everything and wait for the guests to arrive. Kurt was telling Quinn about the food they needed, making lists in his head. Blaine raised his eyebrow, but Kurt just pulled him into a hug, and told him that he needed a way to get rid of them because he has a headache, and he'd rather not leave anyone alone in his house. Blaine agreed, knowing his friends would probably turn the place upside down, following Kurt, as they grabbed jackets, shoes and wallets, before heading out the door and over to the BMW in the driveway. Not that he would ever admit it out loud, but Blaine was surprised to see that Kurt had such an expensive car. He knows that Kurt doesn't really spend much money on himself, so it must have been something extravagant to buy this car... unless his father brought it for him... or his brother... or maybe it's just because he needs a car... Blaine thought, wondering why he was all of a sudden thinking this way... he's never been concerned about the money, and he never will be. Kurt drove in silence, not even the radio playing, only speaking when the pulled into the supermarket car park, and Kurt asked Blaine if he needed anything, whilst they were shopping for tonight...
Blaine followed his boyfriend through the aisles, as they looked for the last minute supplies for Holly's party. It hadn't occurred to either of them that being together in the public eye could become a nightmare, but they'd been luck so far, he wasn't worried. It came with the territory; he was concerned about how his boyfriend would take it. Ever since their first date, Kurt's been trying to protect Blaine. Honestly, he'd rather it be out so they can deal and move on. Kurt was trying to decide between pink or purple streamers when he froze in the middle of the aisle, staring at the opposite end of the lane, squinting, before turning and heading towards the checkouts, Blaine confusedly, trailing behind. Practically before he could think, they were heading back out to the car, climbing inside. Kurt was looking around as though someone was following them... paranoid much Kurt? You're probably seeing things... the designer thought, starting the car, trying to ignore the worried looks from Blaine in the passenger seat. He'd gotten pretty much everything they would need in the two hours they were there anyway, so it's not like he'd have to go back. At this time, Kurt's less worried about his daughter's party anyway. He's more worried about what he thought he saw in the supermarket. They managed to get inside the house, before Kurt launched himself at Blaine, hugging him tightly; unaware of how much it was affecting the other. Three missed calls on the home phone, two from work and one from Finn made Kurt frown at the phone, before he was caught in a passionate embrace by Blaine...
Santana and Brittany had taken Holly out to the park for lunch. They weren't expecting the little girl to want to do anything major, knowing she had a party tonight, and Kurt had invited a bunch of her friends from school. Santana was excited to meet all of Holly's friends. She loves the kids, and knows that both she and Britt will make great parents... one day in the future, when they're ready for that. Brittany is watching the five year old, as she sits on the swing, not even trying to push herself into the air, just moving back and forward lazily. Santana moved over to the girl, kneeling down in front of her and taking her hands.
'So Holly, what's the deal with Daddy and Mr. Anderson?' Santana asked, as the five year old stood up and followed Santana back to the table.
'Daddy's smiling and laughing again. He and Mr. Blaine sleep in the bed together and call each other boyfriend's' Holly replied, plonking herself down on the seat
'They're together? Isn't that a good thing Holl?' the Latina asked, as Britt handed her a lunch box and drink
'I want papa,' Holly replied, missing the look on Santana's face at the mention of Sebastian.
What is she meant to say to that? she's glad Kurt is moving on, and that he's managed to keep the relationship out of the media, but she's a little miffed that the designer didn't tell them himself... give him time San... You know how Kurt is... Holly was distracted by Brittany telling her a story about Lord Tubbington, and quickly stood and moved to the footpath to make a call. If Sebastian is back in town, and he knows its Holly's birthday, then there's a possibility that he will show up at the party. She needs to warn Finn, to make sure the other man doesn't show up, because Kurt's happy, and she hasn't seen him smile in ages... Holly doesn't seem bothered by the fact that she spilled his father's secret. Brittany was talking to her about what she wanted for her birthday, and if she was excited about her party tonight. Santana joined them at the table, ignoring Brittany's questions about whom she was talking to, instead wrapping her arm around Holly and kissing the girls cheek. She smiled back, and thanked the two girls, before running off to play again...
Santana, Brittany and Holly arrived back at the house just before two. Blaine scooped the five year old into his arms, kissing her cheek, before dropping her onto the couch, and following Santana and Brittany into the kitchen, where Quinn and Kurt were finishing the last of the food. The Latina kept smirking at Blaine, and winking at Kurt, who laughed to himself and moved around the bench so he could kiss Blaine's cheek, and prepare himself for Santana's comments, and Brittany's squeal and hug. Quinn winked, silently relieved that he trusted Santana and Brittany enough to tell them about his relationship with Blaine. she's been trying to keep it to herself, when all she really wants to do is shout it to the world, and rub in Rachel's face that she knew first... she has always had a rivalry with the brunette diva, and when Kurt tells the rest of their friends, she's going to savour the moment, and make sure that Rachel knows that she wasn't the first... shit, Mercedes... didn't think of that... Quinn thought, mentally shrugging and moving back over to where Finn was setting up the table with food on it. Not long after, the first guests started arriving, and as soon as Rachel got in the door and spotted Blaine, she was following Kurt around, asking question after question about the man. If she asks him straight up, he'll tell her... otherwise she'll keep guessing until either Santana or Blaine tell her. Kurt managed to dodge the woman for the majority of the time, but she caught him in the kitchen preparing Holly's birthday cake. In her signature I'm-Rachel-Berry-so-I'm-going-to-stand-here-until-you-talk pose, Kurt almost slipped... if she wants to know, she'll have to ask... he thought, placing the final candle of his daughter's birthday cake, reaching for the matches. Rachel glimpsed the scars from Kurt's accident, and pulled the designer into a hug, before Kurt had even a chance to contemplate what was going on...
'I'm happy you're happy Kurt. Blaine's a great guy. I'll have to get to know him, but I'm glad you're happy,'
'Ah, thanks Rach. If you'll let me go, I have a five year old waiting impatiently for her cake, and a room full of people to entertain,' Kurt replied, smiling
'Oh right, sorry' Rachel replied, letting go of Kurt, winking at him, before heading back into the lounge and introducing herself to the man that had made her best-friend happier than he's ever been before
'Now it's started...' Kurt said to himself...
The party went off without too much hassle. Holly's friends spent most of the time outside in the back yard, whilst the adults watched from the patio. Blaine spent most of the afternoon talking to Quinn. No one else seemed to question why he was there, but Finn kept looking at him oddly. Kurt didn't seem to be bothered by the man; he was talking with Rachel and the other woman, who must be Mercedes about Holly's birthday and all of her presents. It was the first birthday she's spent without her papa, and Kurt's surprised that his daughter hasn't come and asked his where Sebastian is. He's not sure how he would answer that question. Puck joins him, handing the designer a beer, and joining in on the conversation Kurt was having with Mercedes and Rachel. He's always been respectful of his wife's need to spend time with her friends, and he understands that sometimes she needs space, and that's cool. But its times like these that he enjoys sitting around with his friends and family, having a couple of beers, and just enjoying the good life. Olivia enjoys playing with Holly and the other kids seem to be getting along fine. He's not since mentioned the failed attempt to thwart Sebastian to the others, nor has he told Kurt that the man is back in town... Holly is going to hate me for hiding it, but she's better off not knowing Sebastian is here... Puck thought, watching as Kurt smiled and laughed... something he hadn't done in a long time... Finn was also watching his brother, a content smile on his face, and Puck knew that the other man would be thinking about the accident, and trying to find a way to stop blaming himself... maybe there's a reason he still feels guilty about it... maybe he hasn't told them everything...
At three thirty, Holly was itching at the bit to open her presents. Kurt had to laugh as his daughter literally pulled him through the house, and over to the large pile of presents sitting on the lounge room table. Blaine smiled, and took a seat beside the birthday girl, whilst Kurt took the other side, and Finn held the camera on the opposite side of the table. Kurt was smiling, watching the excitement on his daughter's face as she opened present after present. When she got to Quinn and Finn's present, she jumped up and went to hug her uncle, causing Blaine to frown, but quickly look away from the taller man, who was watching him... why is he staring at me like I'm some kind of sicko... does he know about Kurt? Does he know that it was all Finn's fault... the thought made the ex-quarterback a little queasy, forcing him to sit down on the arm of the chair, and close his eyes, trying not to go back to that time... he doesn't want to do that here... Quinn doesn't seem to notice her husband's sudden departure from the goings on in the room, but Holly opened her present, a necklace with her name engraved on it, and was hugging the both of them, but Finn still didn't seem himself... Kurt's present to Holly was a card filled with money... two hundred dollars... from both himself and Blaine... who had signed the card, and put in a hundred. Holly hugged them both, kissing Kurt's cheek and Blaine's cheek, before grinning and sitting back on the ground... Well, at least someone can make her happy... Finn thought to himself, leaving the room quickly to stop himself from suffocating... Kurt watched his brother leave the room. Standing quickly, he followed Finn's retreating form to the backyard...
'What's going on brother?' Kurt asked, patting his shoulder
'Does Blaine know? I mean, I know you guys are friends... but have you told him about... what happened...?'
'No, I haven't. I don't know if I'm going to...'
'But Kurt... you have scars all over your body, and you haven't been able to sing for a long time...' Kurt turned away; he didn't need to be told something he already knew. He has scars all over his back, and some on his stomach, and sides. The one on his neck is only visible when you really look closely, and the large scar running from behind his ear to the middle of his skull is a barely there scar, but Kurt knows... Finn can see his brother contemplating what he's going to say next, but he's not afraid of the reaction because whatever it is, he deserves it.
'Finn, I'm not ready to tell Blaine... Why are you pushing this? Stop feeling guilty for something Karofsky did... you're not the one who put me in that wheelchair, or almost strangled me to death... we've talked about this... it's in the past...' Kurt replied, walking off to answer his ringing cell phone, neither of the men realising that they were being watched...
Blaine was wondering where his boyfriend was when both he and Finn hadn't returned from whatever it was they were doing, when they'd left the room fifteen minutes ago. Finn had returned, a little worse for wear, and Blaine was getting worried, afraid that his boyfriend had been kidnapped or run off or something. It's not like Kurt to go somewhere without telling anyone. Quinn was also looking for her brother-in-law, who she managed to locate in his study, head on the table, phone on speaker, a light voice coming through the other end talking about design mix ups and Milan... Damn Hannah must have sent the wrong box to Milan... she's going to get in so much shit when Kurt gets back to work tomorrow... Quinn thought, getting the designers attention, explaining that she and Finn were leaving because she's tired and he's worried about the baby. Kurt smiled from where he was laying his head on the desk, and stood up, moving to hug Quinn, holding on to her like his life depended on it... Quinn just let him hold on, knowing that whatever was brothering Finn, was something to do with Senior year of highschool... that was a hard year for all of them... no doubt there would be a lot of self loathing from Finn tonight, and then in the morning, he will call Kurt and the two will talk everything out like it's nothing... that's how it should be though... Kurt followed Quinn out of the study, and into the hall, where Tina, Mike, Rachel, Puck and Mercedes and Sam were also getting ready to leave. Holly was giving everyone kisses, and hugs and thanking them for her presents and for attending her party... Sam picked the girl up, and twirled her around, telling Kurt that he and Mercedes would make a time for lunch and catch up properly, to which Kurt shook his hand, and took his daughter back from the died-blonde man.
The rest of the occupants left soon after, and Kurt began the slow process of cleaning up, whilst Holly told Blaine about all the presents she'd gotten, whilst he sat on the couch, drinking the beer he still had in his hand. He was very intent on listening the young girl talk, like he could get the behind the scenes scoop on Kurt... he knows that he's slowly falling in love with the designer, and some part of him wants to shout it to the world, let Kurt know that he's not alone anymore, and he'll never have to be... how do you know what Kurt's feeling Blaine? You don't know much about his past... Blaine thought, wondering if it would be safe to ask his boyfriend about it... if Kurt doesn't want to talk about it, then he doesn't have to... I know I'm falling in love with him... I know... I can feel it... Blaine told himself, watching his boyfriend moving around the room, before standing, and pulling Kurt into a kiss, the two sitting back on the couch, and just relaxing... not caring about the mess... they would clean it up tomorrow... Holly climbed onto the couch, and rested her head on Blaine's lap, the teacher smiling as Kurt stood to put a movie on, sitting back on the couch with a wink towards Blaine, and a kiss to his daughters forehead...
Kurt was curled up on the couch with Blaine, a glass of wine, and Bridesmaids playing on the TV. Holly's party had been a hit with the kids, and Quinn even wanted Kurt to throw all the parties for hers and Finn's child when he or she is born. She and Finn refuse to know the sex, but that takes the fun out of everything anyway... the five year old in question was asleep on Blaine's lap. It was so cute; Kurt couldn't ignore the opportunity to take a picture. He stood, moving to get the camera, ignoring Blaine's pout, and protests that he really doesn't need to be photographed. He was about to return to the lounge, when the doorbell rang. Kurt checked the clock... 11pm... Who would be here at this time of night? Kurt thought, opening the door, only to come face to face with the past he thought he'd left behind... Sebastian...
'Hi Kurt...'
TO BE CONTINUED...
Next: We find out more about the accident, in a flashback that Finn has, whilst Kurt is telling Blaine about senior year of highschool. Sebastian is back, but we won't have a chapter on that until chapter six... So the TO BE CONTINUTED... is for chapter six... so stay tuned for that... also, coming up soon... Blaine tell's Kurt he loves him... How will Kurt react?