Kurt snuggled into Blaine's arms, his forehead resting on his hard chest. It was nice to finally have some time off so he can actually sleep with his boyfriend. He missed having this kind of intimate alone time with him.

"Were you alright back there? I could tell something was bothering you."

Kurt decided not to look at his face, it would just pressure him to answer and he didn't want to make Blaine nervous.

It was silent for a few minutes, the tension hanging over them. This was how talks always began, awkwardly.

A sigh escaped Blaine's lips as he opened his mouth, ready to let it all out. "I'm scared to see my parents."

They locked eyes and Kurt could see the fear in Blaine's, it broke his heart.

"Why are you scared babe? You've done nothing wrong and they haven't even spoken to you since June." Kurt only wished that he could make it all go away and see him smile. He hated when Blaine was hurting like this, especially when it was because of his parents.

Biting his lip Blaine looked up to the ceiling. It was hard for him to talk about this. He hated feeling weak around Kurt because he always felt as though he was the rock in the relationship.

"When they find out, if they haven't already, that I changed my major to music they are going to look at me as if I'm more of a failure than I already was. I try so hard to make them proud Kurt.. So hard." He admitted, tears sliding down his cheeks slowly.

Kurt held his boyfriend tightly, just letting him cry. There wasn't much else to say.

Blaine stood under the stream of water, basking in the heat, letting it relax him. He didn't want to break down like that in front of Kurt but he couldn't help it. He's held it in for so long that it was bound to happen sometime.

There were arms around his waist, he didn't even hear anything. "How are you feeling?" Kurt asked lightly, resting his head on Blaine's shoulder gently, pressing a kiss to his wet skin.

It was the first time Blaine had smiled all morning. "I'm alright. Thank you.. For last night." He took a deep breath, feeling his muscle's relax under Kurt's gentle touch. "I needed that."

"No need to thank me. I did it because I love you, because everyone needs their time to vent, and I just want you to be happy Blaine. That's it."

They were silent, just standing under the water together, Kurt hugging Blaine.

"I love you so much, Kurt. I honestly think you have no idea how much." Kurt smiled widely and snuggled his face into his boyfriend's back. He wanted the rest of his life to be like this.

Finn sat in the kitchen while his mom was making breakfast. He decided to let Rachel sleep in a bit so he can spend some quality time with her.

"So Finn, how are you and Rachel doing sweetie?" Carole asked, looking back at her son with a huge smile.

His mom loved Rachel, always has. She's been waiting for the call where she's told that they are engaged to be married.

Finn shrugged his shoulders and smiled widely, failing at hiding his blush. "We've been doing real good mom. In love, happy, what more could you possibly ask for in a relationship?"

"Oh you know, a proposal probably." She hinted with a smirk as she prepared everyone's plates.

"That was a rhetorical question." Finn told her, not wanting to talk about that subject. He was nervous about stuff like that.

Carole pulled her eyebrows together in confusion but decided to bypass it for her son's sake.

"Breakfast is ready!" She yelled out of the kitchen so she could rally up the troops. She wanted to go and do some last minute Christmas shopping.

"What did you get for Finn, Rachel?" Carole wondered as she walked around the mall with her, Kurt and Blaine. They were like a package deal, you can't bring one somewhere without the other. If anyone was going to get married first it would probably be them.

Rachel smiled widely and looked to her boyfriend's mom. "Well... If you must know, I got him this really nice watch and a new hockey stick, his is all old and gross."

Everyone laughed at her comment, going from store to store on a mission for Burt's gift. They wanted to get him something big as a family, to show their appreciation for him.

"I think a tool kit this large is a great idea. He could use it for the shop." Blaine suggested, looking into it so he can get a better idea of how much it comes with. He was the expert about this out of all of them.

Carole considered it and looked at Kurt and Rachel, wondering what they thought, the three having a silent conversation.

Blaine stared in amazement at how they were doing this. Him and Kurt did sometimes but most of time he just played along to make Kurt happy, he usually had no clue about what was going on.

"Its a fantastic idea honey." Kurt said, kissing his boyfriend's cheek quickly.

Rachel smiled adoringly at her friend's and turned to Carole who had the same expression on her face. Kurt and Blaine were way more than a couple, they were best friends, a team.

"Well guys lets get this show on the road! Christmas is finally complete!" Carole announced excitedly as she walked to the register, all her kids following.

They may not be her biological children but she loved them just the same. She always considered Kurt a son to her while Rachel was practically her daughter in law, and Blaine her son in law. They were family and she loved them to death.

Blaine was a hell of a lot more social tonight, his mind clear and worry free. "I remember the first time Kurt and I played in the snow together. It was hilarious actually. He was afraid that I was going to mess up his hair!"

Kurt glared playfully at his boyfriend as his family laughed at the story. Deep down though he wanted to kiss the life out of Blaine because of how happy he looked, it was infectious.

"I'm ready to turn in for the night! Tomorrow is Christmas Eve so we need to get up early to prep food and such." Carole announced with a fading laugh.

Everyone followed suit with her and began to stand, stretch and walk to their rooms, saying good nights.

Burt took a seat on the bed and rubbed his face tiredly, Carole waiting for him to speak. "I'm worried about those boys." He said simply. Burt didn't even have to mention what he was worried about because she already knew.

"I'm sure they can handle it. There is no way the two of them will let the Anderson's disrespect them. The second they say anything to Blaine, Kurt will defend him, you know that. Same for Blaine with defending Kurt, he will give his life for your son and you know it."

Carole sighed as she lied down, worried for the boys as well. She just wanted this game with the Anderson's to end, it was stressful.

"I know that honey, but I'm still nervous." Burt lied down next to his wife and took a deep breath, wishing the Anderson's would just leave Blaine alone. "They're just kids."

So since chapter 8 was so short I am giving you all 9 early! I hope all of you enjoy! Have very happy holidays everyone! Love you all and thank you so much for reading and giving me a chance! It means a lot! :)