A/N: Hello... I got a lovely review today... and more followers... people who love this story... Thank you so much. I love all of you, and I hope you keep reading. This chapter... well it's called the magnificent event, and you're probably thinking... "OMG something huge is going to happen" well read it first, before you judge... just remember... this is FICTION! I know people have been reviewing and some have said it's stupid or doesn't make sense... Seriously, I found a fiction the other day that had the two main protagonist's abducted by aliens, and then they were sent back to earth... so if you think my story is stupid... that takes the cake... ladies and Gentlemen... Ignoring my rant... Enjoy. JusticeIsn'tEasy0083. D.

Chapter Thirteen: The Magnificent Event

Blaine had wanted to take Kurt to Westerville ever since their trip to Lima a few months back. Wes and David had given him a reason to return to Dalton as well, for what they called "the magnificent event" or more formally known as 'The Warblers all get together at Dalton and drink and laugh'. Surprisingly, the school actually lets them do it, either that, or they have no idea, but it's still fun, and Blaine wants Kurt to attend with him, having already cleared it with Nick, Jeff and Wes and David. Apparently, the Warblers were becoming soft in their old ages, so Wes had proposed an annual Dalton sleepover... even though they're not students, and haven't been for years. Kurt looks like he'd rather be anywhere than listening to the insane plans that Wes and David have for the weekend. Blaine's not sure whether he's upset at that, or if he understands where his boyfriend is coming from. It's not like Kurt's actually ever been to a Dalton sleepover, so he can't possibly know what Wevid are actually like. Then again, ever since Blaine moved in with Kurt, the former council members have been showing up randomly at Kurt's house, making themselves at home, and leaving just before Blaine has to face his boyfriend. Wes puts it down to not knowing Kurt, and having been banned from the house ages ago, for sneaking in or something. Blaine thinks his friends are idiots... now so more than ever...

Westerville is about three hours away from Lima, which Kurt was actually surprised about. He thought it would only be like thirty minutes, but the three hour drive from his parent's house told him differently. They didn't talk much on the way, he just let Blaine drive, and he doesn't need the distraction of Kurt's thoughts filling the silence that is perfectly fine. It's not doing anyone any damage, and as far as Kurt's concerned, he likes the silence. It's calming; he's always thought that, even since highschool. Back then though, the silence was overwhelming, and it felt almost like it was going to choke him, to not let him through the void, when really, it was just warning him... it was the signal he should have paid attention to. Quinn had been keeping in touch with Sue, as had Santana and Brittany, but after giving birth to her baby girl; she should have been more focussed on Brianna Lorraine Hudson. Kurt smiled at the name and the picture on his phone. Finn was the doting father, always cooing about the little girl, and whenever he held his daughter, his eyes lit up. Quinn had never seen Finn that... emotionally attached to anyone or anything... but that's the moment she realised why she loves him... and it's beautiful... even Kurt can agree that his brother has accepted the father role with no worries whatsoever... he thanked Kurt for it... having shown him what it means to be a father... It had been a moment... one that none of them will ever forget...

When Blaine pulled into a two story house in the nicer part of Westerville, Kurt couldn't help but gape at the sight. Sure, the house he had lived in was nice, but not as nice as this one. It was simply indescribable to Kurt, and he began to wonder if maybe Blaine hadn't told him the entire story... they got out of the car, and Blaine immediately took his hand. Wes had told him once, that Blaine's parents weren't accepting of him, and they didn't have a good relationship, so walking into the lion's den, isn't the best choice of action, then again, maybe Wes was mistaken, or wrong... or maybe this is all a dream, and any moment, Kurt is going to wake up and realise that he's been dreaming... Blaine knock's on the mahogany door, waiting, bouncing on the balls of his feet. The door opened to reveal a woman, who looked in her late thirties, early forties, wearing a blue shirt, and jeans. She smiled brightly, and pulled Blaine into a hug, practically crushing him, and kissing his cheek.

'Oh sweetie, you look fabulous. Have you been working out?' the woman asked

'I go to the gym a few times a week. It's good to see you too Aunt Elisha,' Blaine replied 'Aunt Elisha, this is my boyfriend, Kurt,' Blaine added, turning to grab Kurt's hand, as Elisha, clapped and practically squealed

'It's nice to meet you Kurt. Blaine has told us so much about you,' Elisha said, hugging the designer, who mumbled something about knowing nothing, but it went on deaf ears, and Blaine cringed

The interior of the house was almost as nice as Kurt's, but there were subtle differences, in the colour pallet and the furniture, was less market than Kurt's. That didn't bother him though, what bothers him more, is that Blaine knows more about his life, than Kurt knows about Blaine's... isn't the whole point to be honest with one another? Haven't they lost enough through not being honest with each other? Elisha led them through to the lounge, and told them to sit down, whilst she gets them refreshments. Blaine seemed to catch on that Kurt was a little pissed with him, and kissed his cheek, promising to explain everything, the moment they get to their hotel. Which wasn't far from his Aunt and Uncles apparently, but he couldn't not come and see them... when he's in Westerville, it's the only chance he has to catch up on all the family Goss, without actually having to see his parents... who hate him... which is what Blaine was saying when Elisha returned with a tray of food, drinks and who Kurt assumed was her husband. Blaine introduced his uncle James to Kurt, and the two shook hands, James explaining that their eldest daughter was a huge fan of Kurt's work, and when she's not in New York, she always makes sure to show off the designs she's wearing in Westerville. Kurt just smiles, and listens to Blaine talk about work, and their relationship and Holly... his Aunt smiles cheerfully and claps when she learns that Kurt has a five year old, and Blaine just smiles proudly as does Kurt... pulling out his phone to show a photo of his daughter and Blaine at the park, laughing... happy...

They didn't stay long at the house. Blaine had a feeling that his parents would show up, and he'd be put in a situation he'd rather avoid, so they decided to call it a day, and head to the hotel. Kurt was still annoyed with Blaine, and he still doesn't know if he really wants to spend the night in his boyfriend's alma mater, with a bunch of guys whom he doesn't know, or two whom he doesn't particularly like. Nick and Jeff are fine, he can understand them because they're normal, but Wes and David have this weird need to just show up unannounced at the house, and make themselves at home, and Blaine has every right to have his friends over, but not those two... he will not have those two in his house, and if that means he has to break some bridges than he will. Santana has been texting him all day, asking him different things about Holly and what she can and can't wear or eat. He knows that she's only doing it, because he told her to keep him distracted from what's going on, so he doesn't mind answering the different texts about his daughter, who is staying with her aunts for a couple of days, whilst Blaine revisits his highschool, and catches up with the Warblers... okay, so don't get him wrong, he's excited to see photo's and hear stories about what his boyfriend was like in highschool, but that's all he's excited for.

To: Kurtie Hummel

Sanny and Holly were wondering if it's alright that we take her to the opening night of Rachel's show at Maine's for Hudmel, Lopez and Co? Olivia is going to be there, but we thought we'd just check with you first.

From: Brittany Pierce

Kurt smiled down at his phone, picturing his best-friend asking him in his head, and chuckling to himself about it. Rachel never stopped to think for a moment, she would just come out and ask what was on her mind. It didn't bother him that much, except at times when he wasn't in the mood to deal with her attitude, and then he'd snap.

To: Brittany Pierce

Of course you can. Rachel would expect her to be there. It's lucky I'm in Westerville, or she'd probably chain Blaine and I together, just to force us both to attend. I love that woman, but she drives me insane. The little purple dress in the closet should be perfect. She hasn't worn it yet; it's from the newer range, so Holly can be the only one with it!

From: Kurtie Hummel

He smiled, satisfied with himself, and turned to focus out the window. He'd never really been to Westerville before. There was never a need to drive two hours from Lima to a town where there's really nothing. A mall, a corner store, a couple of bars, but that's about it. Blaine seemed to understand his need for silence... either that, or he's contemplating starting an argument, because Kurt's being all weird and what-not. It's not that he enjoys it or anything... it's simply that he needs time to process everything, and begin to understand his boyfriend, as well as said man understands him. Kurt doesn't like not knowing someone... he's a little strange about not having all the facts about people... and when the time comes, he'll end up out on his arse, mending another broken heart. The reply text from Brittany catches his attention, and he smiles at the response... Brittany's ;) winkey face says it all, and he knows that Holly will look smashing in her dress. Rachel will fume because he didn't make one for Olivia, but it's not like they're twins... they're not even related... Blaine drives down another street, and if Kurt had of been paying attention, he'd notice the subtle differences, but he's not really... just staring out the window as if something is going to jump up and do something shocking. He's being stupid now... he's been in the car for too long... needs to get out and stretch his legs. His wish was granted when Blaine pulled into the parking lot of Westerville Court Hotel... Kurt couldn't help but gape at the building in front of him...

Their hotel room overlooked the road out the front, and the town around it. They were on the eighth floor, apparently, because it was the only floor that was decent for people like them to stay in, without having to worry about small creatures or things like that. It kind of freaked Kurt out, but he realised that Blaine was kidding around, when they reached their room on the eighth floor. Apparently Blaine's parents are partners in the hotel, so he gets a discount and gets to choose the room he wants. Their bags are placed on the bed, and Kurt moves slowly around the room, stopping at the window facing the entrance, and looks out over Westerville. His dad used to tell him about this place. He's been here a few times over the years for business... Holly would love it here... there are so many places for her to run around, and it seems like a nice town to live in... Kurt likes Philadelphia though... he used to live just outside of Westerville, and he'd rather not move back to Ohio. Kurt heads back into the lounge area to find Blaine on his cell, talking loudly to someone who he deems as Wes when he sarcastically starts mocking his and David's couple name and arguing that they've been branded, and they should deal with it, the same way he and Kurt do... it takes the designer a moment to realise that they've apparently been "branded" before he chuckles, and moves to begin unpacking their things... well the things they need...

'Oh my god I'm going to kill him!' Blaine said, falling back onto their large queen bed, arm over his eyes

'Why? What has the annoying one done this time?' Kurt asked, and Blaine chuckled at Kurt's nickname for his best-friend

'Nothing, he's just annoying...' Blaine replied, smiling

'Tell me about growing up here...' Kurt asked, sitting down on the bed, leaning against the headboard, smiling as Blaine crawled up to sit beside him, taking his hand

They talked for what seemed like hours. Kurt felt like he could rest a little easier now that he knew a little more about Blaine's life, than he did before. It seemed to be the day was just dragging slowly, and with the drive, and the pressure of meeting all of Blaine's school-mates, it wasn't putting the designer in the bed mood... he just wants to go to sleep, and then they can wake tomorrow, and go to Dalton, and get this weekend over with. He's tired of putting on this happy front, when he feels like everything is about to fall apart... he doesn't know when, how, or why... he just knows that it will... Holly, Santana and Brittany would just about be ready to go out to the banquet, and the vision of Holly in her dress makes Kurt smile a little... that little girl changed his life in the best way... maybe he's just not looking hard enough at the other things that have changed his life for the best... maybe, the person sitting right next to him is one of those good things... could it be that Kurt is finally able to be happy without the fear of a rejection? It's one thing to want someone, it's another to long for them... and he's certainly longing for Blaine... whenever they're apart... maybe that's a good thing...

Back in Philadelphia...

Back in Philadelphia...Santana was more than nervous. The only thing keeping her sane, was the fact that Holly was talking non-stop about something she did at school the other day, and how Kurt always told her that she could be anyone, and do anything she wanted... she believes him, and even though she's only six, she has a thought that maybe she might want to be an artist... like a real one, not one who paints on the street, but one who has a gallery, and sells paintings, like they do on that show that her aunts watch with her... the one's she's not meant to see... but that's her little secret... Brittany was conversing with one of their main buyers, and Santana couldn't tell whether or not she was annoyed at the fact that he was flirting with her, or that she's nervous about what's she about to do... it shouldn't be this difficult... of course, she's never done it before herself, but she's been asked. Kurt was chivalrous enough to ask after they got knocked up... she knew it would never work, because they're both gay, and sooner or later, that would have gotten the better of them... she loves Kurt like a brother... and Holly like the niece that she is... but this is different, because Brittany is the woman she loves... she's loved since highschool... asking the blonde woman is making her nervous, because she has to get it right... she only gets on chance to do it... and it's tonight... whilst they're dressed up in their best clothes, and in a place that Santana knows like the back of her hand...

Her office, on the eighth floor of the building, had been decorated with roses, and candles, soft coloured pillows on the couch, and the photo of the two of them in Hawaii two years ago on her desk. She and Holly had talked about the design, and the six year old was adamant that this would be the winner... you can't argue with a Hummel... seriously, she's tried and failed many times... of course, putting a six year old in charge of finding Brittany, and then her way back to the office, probably wasn't the smartest plan... then again... Holly is smarter and more mature than most kids her age... her father has taught her well... and her grandfather is like a super ninja or something... as Santana found out back when she and Kurt were... well whatever they were doing... Brittany and Holly arrived back a few moments later, and the blonde woman couldn't help but be surprised at the sudden decoration of her girlfriend's office. Holly just grinned, and moved over to sit on the couch in the corner of the room, with her colouring book. Santana took a deep breath, before walking over to Brittany, and kneeling down on one knee, the look of surprise on the blondes face just fuelling her motivation.

'Brittany S. Pierce... I have loved you for a long time, and even with all the things we've been through, and the problems we've encountered, faced and defeated together, I've never once wavered in that love... those things only made us stronger... and they will continue to make us stronger... Will you marry me, and make me the happiest person alive?' Santana asked, opening the small velvet box, to reveal two matching silver bands, encrusted with diamonds...

'OMG YES! Yes... forever yes!' Brittany replied, hugging Santana, as they each took turns to put their rings on one another's fingers... sharing a kiss afterwards, and chuckling at Holly, who was grinning and clapping

'Holly... she said yes... hi-five' Santana said, kneeling down to hug her niece, Brittany sweeping them both into her arms, and whispering that she loves them both...

'Yay, I can't wait to tell daddy and papa Blaine...' Holly said, returning to her colouring, the two women looking shocked.

Papa Blaine? They'd have to tell Kurt about this... later though, they have a party to attend, and people to spread their news too... suppose she should start planning the engagement party?

Back in Westerville...

Back in Westerville... the hallowed halls of Dalton Academy aren't like the pristine chapel stone floors and walls that Kurt expected. He feels like he's just stepped into a fairytale castle or something... only it's a school, and people actually board here... Blaine hadn't stopped talking about this school, his life in Westerville, and some of the shenanigans that he and the other Warblers got up to in their four years of highschool life... Some of them were a surprise to Kurt... he never knew this man back when he was a boy in highschool... had he taken Puckerman's words to heart back then, they may have met, but highschool was probably the worst time in his life, and he'd rather not listen to Puckerman... he would have ended up in a ditch otherwise... they walk down another hall (Kurt swears they all look the same) and into a rather large room, with couches, and a fireplace. Their makeshift choir room where they would rehearse... it's also the main common room, where they'll be sleeping overnight. They take a seat on one of the couches, and Blaine stops talking, giving Kurt a moment to catch up with the conversation, before smiling and nodding... asking yet another question... Blaine answers them the best he can... there are some things he wants to tell his boyfriend, rather than one of the Warblers... especially Wes.

When Kurt asks him where he sees himself in five years, Blaine's reply takes Kurt aback... he realises that whilst Blaine wants to be married in five years, Kurt can't see himself ever wanting that... having another child is something they can talk about, but he's never been the type of person to ever want to get married... just because they can, doesn't mean that they should... it's not a solution to a problem... it's a piece of paper, that just sits in a file and doesn't see the light of day again... Blaine's description of the little boy he envisions in his head though... Kurt can see that... the curly haired young boy... he'd be adorable... he's not sure whether it's that... or something else that makes him say it, but before he can take it back, it's out there, and Blaine's looking at him like he's just told him he won a cruise around the Caribbean...

'Will you be Holly's papa? She's already calling you papa Blaine anyway so...'

'I would be honoured...' Blaine replied, leaning in to kiss Kurt, smiling

'Seriously guys, we love you and all, but we don't need to see that!' Nick said jokingly, plonking himself down beside Kurt, smiling

'Jealous...' Blaine mutters, but it's drowned out by Jeff's yelling about Wes always getting the best spot... the three on the couch just roll their eyes...

Not long after everyone had arrived, Blaine had disappeared into the crowd of former Warblers, leaving Kurt with Nick and Jeff, who were bickering with one another about something petty. Kurt couldn't help but listen to their conversation. He's not trying to eavesdrop, he's not that sort of person, but it's nice to hear how he and Blaine sound when they do exactly the same thing. That thought makes him smile a little, and then he's being approached by three other Warblers, and Blaine, who introduces them as Cameron, Thad and Ryan. He shakes their hands, and smiles, watching Blaine, who looks completely comfortable in amongst all the others... it kind of makes Kurt a little jealous... he has this amazing relationship with everyone he went to school with, and apart from the New Directions, Kurt doesn't really have that... he can't just walk up to one of the random's, and say something, without the fear of getting hurt... even now, he probably wouldn't approach someone, unless he had to... of course, Blaine isn't like him... the teacher is charismatic and confident around people he used to go to school with... Kurt couldn't step foot in that school until he was forced to with Quinn... if he can help it, there will be no need to attend the McKinley High school reunion... he wouldn't go if Finn dragged him there, or bribed him with anything... he's shut that part of his life... in fact, he doesn't know why he even thought about it... He tries to focus on the story that Thad is telling about the council, and how they should never have replaced Zac in early years, but Nick was adamant that the replacement was well needed... Kurt was lost at that point, just nodding and smiling to show that he was listening... it seemed to work...

Wes had decided at that point, to interrupt the conversations to play silly little games, pretending they were back in highschool, and adding that it was compulsory for all of the Warblers to play. Kurt was happy that he hadn't been included, and moved over to sit behind Blaine on the couch, whilst his boyfriend chose the floor, making Kurt roll his eyes, and chuckle. Blaine may be just a little tipsy... maybe... but Kurt's sure that he's not exactly sober, which doesn't bother him, because he's driving home anyway. They'd already discussed that before they left the hotel room. Spin the Bottle in an all boy's school is always interesting. Blaine had chosen to sit out, given that Kurt doesn't know all that much yet, but whilst they play, he tells the stories about all their times they did this... Kurt's surprised a little; especially because it took Wevid so long to figure out they were gay, even though they'd kissed numerous times before. Cameron and Thad had to kiss one another, and the Nick and Wes, which was funny to watch, especially when Jeff and David started glaring at the others respective partner. Blaine just laughed, and watched his idiot friends... the game only lasted until Wes got bored, and then suggested memory lane... stories about their pasts etc... Kurt wasn't looking forward to this... he has a feeling that this isn't going to end in any way that is good... Wes is smirking, and he knows that means the man is up to something... probably trying to mess with Kurt... well he's messing with the wrong designer... on the wrong day too... he's really not in the mood, so when Wes brings up past relationships, and starts talking about Sebastian in great details, of which he shouldn't know... Kurt snaps and to be honest, Blaine had seen it coming... Wes mentioning their relationship again drew Kurt to the edge and the designer cracked, losing his cool and completely going off at Wes... even Cameron looked scared

'I am seriously so fucking sick of the shit that you pull!' Kurt said, looking to Blaine, who didn't say anything... he's not taking sides, although from the look on Kurt's face, it was the wrong decision

'Take a look around Kurt. The world isn't fucking perfect, no matter how many times you try to make it that way. I don't know what Blaine sees in you,' Wes replied, and Kurt turned to Blaine to support...

'You're just going to stand there?' Kurt asked, and when Blaine didn't say anything he added 'Fine, fuck you Blaine' before storming out of the common room, and towards the exit... he'd call a taxi if he had to... he just wanted to get away from Blaine and the Warblers... he doesn't need them... he doesn't even know why he bothered...

It's three am when the knock on the hotel door wakes him. Nick is holding a drunken Blaine up by his arm, Jeff on his other side, holding Blaine's bags. Apparently, according to Nick, they had to bring him home, because no one wanted to deal with him in the morning, and Wes was cracking more hissy's, and they thought it better Kurt not come back to get him, which he agreed with, thanking Nick, and helping his boyfriend inside, dumping him on the couch, and ignoring his ramblings about looking sexy, and having nice hair... he wouldn't let what happened at the school just float away... obviously Blaine isn't in his right mind at the moment, but Kurt loves him... as drunk as he is, and kneels down beside him to place a soft kiss to his forehead, removing his shoes, and jacket, holding off Blaine's advances, and snuggling the man, when he gets all child-like and curls up to him... Blaine's mumbling incoherently, and Kurt really wants to go back to bed and sleep, leave Blaine here on the couch, but he's unsure of how he's going to do that... Blaine doesn't know what he's saying... if he does, he sure wouldn't have said what he did... Kurt could have sworn, in that moment, that his boyfriend was sober, but when Blaine propped himself up, taking Kurt's face in his hands, and flat-out asking the man to marry him... he could have sworn that he wasn't ask drunk as they thought he was... Kurt just told Blaine to go to sleep, which he did, flopping down onto the couch, Kurt making his break for the bedroom... he really hopes that Blaine doesn't remember any of this... he really hopes...

Blaine rolls onto his back on the couch, and rubs his face. Maybe he's not as drunk as he made the Warblers think he was, and maybe he was afraid that he was losing Kurt, either way, he'd just asked Kurt to marry him, and his boyfriend probably thinks he's wasted, and won't remember it... but it's not a hard thing to forget. The look in Kurt's eyes... as though he wanted to answer, but was afraid... afraid that Blaine isn't drunk and that instead of talking about signing adoption papers for Holly, they would be talking about a wedding... one that Kurt didn't want... because Kurt doesn't want to get married... he doesn't want to risk losing Blaine... he's never been in the position like this before... proposing "drunkenly" to your boyfriend, and not getting an answer... he shouldn't be analysing this, but clearly Kurt is confused... he doesn't know where they stand anymore... or even if Kurt was going to say yes...

A/N: In case you're confused, and I know that some of you will be, I had to put in the Philadelphia part to set up the next chapter, which is why there are line brakes, and bold writing. Next Chapter: The ramifications of Blaine's drunken proposal... was he really as drunk as the Warblers thought? Does he remember asking Kurt? Also, Quinn and Finn's baby party, combined with the Brittana engagement party... Lots of stuff going on... Oh, and in case you didn't pick it up in this chapter... Kurt won the custody battle... but that doesn't mean Sebastian has disappeared... oh no, he'll be back... and so will the Warblers... A catastrophic event turns all their lives upside down... Stay tuned! Thanks. JusticeIsn'tEasy0083. D.