Kurt sighed as he looked at his watch again. It was only 8:30 and he was so tired. He wanted to go home. Or better, get his office back. Working with Chandler made his life more complicated than it already was. He knew Blaine had told the man to back off but it didn't seem like Chandler understood it. Or he just didn't care, Kurt couldn't tell.
Since the play they had seen together, Chandler tried to convince him to spend some time together outside work. First, it looked all innocent. Having lunch together, helping Kurt to get ideas for his articles... but then he asked Kurt to go out for dinner with him. Kurt said 'no' immediately. Things with Blaine started getting better and he really tried to show the man they can make it together. He needed Blaine. And he knew very well how much Blaine hated hated Chandler. So he didn't talk about him at home and tried to spend just as much time at work as he really needed.
Chandler asked him out again. And again. The last time, he seemed so determined that it almost made Kurt scared of him. And the texts he had sent... it just made everything worse.
"Hey, Kurt" Chandler greeted him the other day and Kurt jumped from his voice. He didn't expect Chandler to come so early.
"Hey" Kurt smiled briefly and went back to work.
"I brought you coffee" Chandler said happily and put the cup on his desk.
"I don't drink coffee" Kurt said immediately. "You know, I'm pregnant."
"Oh" Chandler said in surprise. "God, I forgot it. Let me bring you some tea instead."
"Thank you, but I had a glass of orange juice in the morning. That's enough" Kurt replied and looked down at his work again.
"Are you free tonight?" Chandler asked without giving Kurt a second of silence.
"No" Kurt answered, squeezing the pen in his hand. He just started working and he was full of stress. Why couldn't Chandler give him some time to work in peace? "I have a date tonight. Now could you leave me alone for a few minutes? I have to finish this."
"Oh" Chandler said. "With Blaine?"
Kurt sighed and rubbed his forehead. Did he not hear his last sentences?
"Of course. Who else?" he asked, leaving his work for a minute to talk with Chandler.
"Well, I thought you aren't together" Chandler said.
"We are" Kurt said instantly. "And I would really like to talk about it more but we have work to finish. Right?"
It was a little harsh but he didn't care. He had to finish this article and get back home in time to change clothes for his date with Blaine. He wanted to look fantastic and he wouldn't let anyone ruin his choice.
~ o ~
Later that day, when Chandler went out for lunch, he walked to Isabelle's office and knocked on the door.
"Hey" he smiled, lifting the copy of his article.
"Oh, I've just gotten your e-mail. Kurt, this is great, I love it and our readers will, too" Isabelle said excitedly.
"I hope you're right" Kurt said and sat down. "I enjoyed writing this one. The question is if our readers love maternity clothes."
"Of course they do" Isabelle replied. "And I talked to Anna about your idea. She hasn't read your article yet but she was really excited. Next week, we're going to meet a fashion designer and do an interview with her. Anna wants you to be there, too. And if you would like, you could share your experiences about pregnancy and maternity clothes."
"Are you serious?" Kurt smiled.
"Yes. We want to update a few more articles about pregnancy and if you're in, one of them could be about you."
"I don't know what to say" Kurt said hesitantly.
"Say 'yes'" Isabelle said happily. "Our readers love you and I think it's about time to share the news with them."
"I..." Kurt started and then smiled. "Okay. I'm in."
"That's what I wanted to hear" Isabelle said. "Think about what you want. It can be a report or a pregnancy blog, anything you want."
"Thank you. I really appreciate it" Kurt said.
"You're welcome" Isabelle said and leaned back on his chair.
"There's something else I wanted to talk with you about" Kurt said after a short pause.
"What is it?" Isabelle asked.
"Chandler" Kurt sighed.
"He told me you get along well" Isabelle smiled.
"Yes. I mean... He helps me with the work but if I can be honest with you, I'm not really comfortable around him" Kurt said honestly.
"Is there something wrong with him?" Isabelle asked.
"I just... I can't really work effectively since he's there. I always worked alone and I think it's the best for me. I wanted to ask you if you could give him another job" Kurt said.
It wasn't everything but it was almost the truth. Kurt didn't want to tell Isabelle about the million times when Chandler asked him out or when he 'accidentally' touched him, just like only an hour ago, causing Kurt to jumped back. He tried to believe that it was just an accident again but he wasn't sure anymore. He decided to not talk about it as he had no proof that it was true. Maybe he was just overreacting. But sometimes the man was kind of creepy, especially when Kurt found him standing right behind him, staring at him with lustful eyes.
"Oh" Isabelle replied. "I didn't know you feel that way. But if you're sure you don't want him to help you..."
"I don't" Kurt said immediately.
"Then I think I can give him something else to work on" Isabelle said.
"Thank you" Kurt said, smiling widely.
"Just tell him I want to talk to him when he gets back" Isabelle smiled.
Kurt swallowed and nodded. Chandler won't be happy but it's the right thing to do.
~ o ~
Kurt was glad to leave work after that horrible afternoon. He had told Chandler that Isabelle wanted to talk to him and the man went to find the woman immediately. But when he came back for his things... Kurt thought he would try to kill him. He didn't say much, something that was so odd since he couldn't shut his mouth for a second, but his eyes were so cold it made Kurt stay in the corner of his office as Chandler gathered his things. And when he was finally gone, Kurt let out a shaky breath and he collapsed on his chair.
When he left his office, he looked around to make sure Chandler wasn't there. He rushed to the elevator and only when the doors were closed behind him, he was able to calm down. When he stepped out, he looked back and shook his head. Okay, probably he was overreacting. Chandler wasn't dangerous, just... too enthusiastic? Yes, that's it. There's nothing wrong with the man. Perhaps the pregnancy hormones made him paranoid.
He checked the time on his phone and his eyes widened. It was 6.17. Blaine was probably ready and waiting for him. He sent a quick text to Blaine to let him know he was on his way and chose the shortest way to get home.
It was almost 7 when he finally arrived, rushing into the apartment, panting.
"I'm sorry, just give me 5 minutes..." he started and walked into his room.
"You don't have to hurry, I called the restaurant and told them we will be late" Blaine said as he followed Kurt.
The other man was standing in front of his wardrobe, searching frantically.
"I wanted to be here in time, but..."
"You had a hard day, I get it" Blaine said.
"Yes, but I should come home in time" Kurt sighed. "I can't do this when the baby will be here. I have to get home in time to spend time with my family."
He grabbed a black shirt and tossed it towards his bed. The shirt fell to the ground and Blaine stepped forward immediately to take it.
"What about this one?" Kurt asked, showing him his jeans.
"I think it would be great" Blaine replied but Kurt shook his head.
"No, I have to find another shirt" Kurt said and took his shirt from Blaine.
"I think they would be fine" Blaine said and stepped to Kurt.
"No, they aren't. What about this one?" Kurt asked and showed Blaine another shirt.
"It's great" Blaine answered.
"You said that before."
"Because the other was great, too" Blaine said.
Kurt sighed and sat down on his bed.
"I wanted to look fabulous for you" he said quietly. He didn't have to look at his reflexion to know he was far from looking good.
"You're always fabulous" Blaine said and pulled him up from the bed. "Come on, let's get dressed and show New York what a beautiful man I'm dating tonight."
Kurt smiled and walked into the bathroom to get ready.
~ o ~
"God, this is amazing" Kurt said as he swallowed a mouthful of pasta.
They were in a small Italian restaurant, enjoying their dinner. Kurt had a new craving for pasta and Blaine thought it would be a good idea to bring the pregnant man here.
"I agree" Blaine said, watching Kurt. "Don't get me wrong, I love cheeseburger, but the amount we ate in the past months..."
"I know. I don't think I'll be able to eat any more fast food after the baby is born" Kurt said, smiling.
"Don't say that. Of course we will eat fast food. I think the baby will be a great fan of it" Blaine smiled.
"I can't believe it's the 18th week already. Just a little more and we will be parents. Can you believe it?" Kurt asked.
"Yes. I can't wait to see our son" Blaine said.
"I think it's a girl" Kurt replied.
"We will find out soon" Blaine smiled. "If we're lucky. I hope Sebastian will be able to tell us the gender next week."
"I will eat chocolate before our appointment to make the little one move more. We have to find out the gender. I want to buy the baby's things" Kurt said.
"We should find out what we have to buy first" Blaine muttered. "All I know we need dozens of diaper."
"I've found a list about what we need" Kurt said. After his almost-panic attack he had made a research to find out what they have to buy for the baby.
"Great" Blaine nodded. "We can buy a few things after the ultrasound. I'm free for the whole day."
"I think we can... Oh, wait" Kurt said, frowning.
"What's wrong?" Blaine asked when Kurt didn't continue.
"I have an interview next week. Isabelle hasn't told me which day, I just hope it won't be the day of the ultrasound" Kurt said.
"Well, you should ask tomorrow" Blaine recommended.
"I will" Kurt nodded. "But let's talk about something else now. We have a date after all."
"What do you want to talk about, Mr Hummel?" Blaine asked and grabbed Kurt's hand.
"Well, Mr Anderson, first I have to tell you that you look fantastic tonight" Kurt said, squeezing Blaine's hand.
"I could tell you the same" Blaine winked. "And I'm so happy we can do this again. I... I really want to be with you like earlier. Okay, well, not marry you. No, I want to marry you, I mean I think I want, I just..."
"Blaine, stop" Kurt laughed. "I understand. I want to be with you, too. And we will see, maybe this time we can make it. I don't think it's time to talk about big plans because we don't know what the future will bring for us. I don't want to do the same mistakes. Let's just enjoy our time together and talk about the more serious things later, when we get there."
"You're right" Blaine said and nodded. "We have a beautiful night. Would you go for a walk with me after dinner?"
"Of course" Kurt smiled.
It was past midnight when the two men finally got home. They walked through the city, holding each other's hands and sharing sweet kisses. When it was time to go to sleep, Kurt found so hard to let go of Blaine's hand. He gave the man a kiss before opening his door and as he closed it behind him, he thought about the future, that maybe someday soon he won't have to say 'good night' in front of his door, that they can fall asleep in each other's ars, like he wanted to.
Next time they will find out the baby's gender. Do you have more tips? Is it a boy or a girl?:)