A/N This chapter is written by the amazing Em, if you cant tell by now we are taking it in turns to write chapters :') this is a short A/N because i will write a longer one at the end so red on young ones!
Disclaimer - Neither me nor Em own Glee, that is currently in the hands of one Ryan Murphy, we unfortunately don't own it yet. if we did, i suppose it would be rather different...
SUNDAY JUNE 30TH – DARREN AND CHRIS' HOUSE- 7:00AM
Darren groaned as he opened his eyes. Why did he have quite that much to drink last night? That was a stupid idea. He tried to move but he felt a pair of arms draped across his waist. He turned and looked at the beautiful man lying next to him and he slowly removed his man's arms from around his waist. He turned to look at the glowing red numbers next to him. Then he saw the date. 30th June 2013. It was here. The day when he finally was reunited with his second family and all of a sudden he was overcome with emotion which made his already throbbing head hurt even more.
He turned to look at the stunning man who was lying in their bed. The same man that he had met through Glee nearly 5 years ago. He got up so he could go and get some aspirin for him and Chris who he had no doubt would need some too. He put the water and the aspirin on the bedside table and put the radio on very quietly so he wouldn't wake Chris up. He tried to silently dance around the room to celebrate the day, only he wasn't very silent.
Chris could hear the floorboards in their bedroom creaking and his eyes flung open, only to be met by the most ridiculous sight he had ever seen. Darren was dancing all around the room and rocking his head back and forth and looking a bit like a 5 year old despite the fact he was nearly 30.
Chris' giggle made Darren stop suddenly as he went a very deep shade of red.
'Why are you so happy, gorgeous?' Chris smiled at the way his boyfriend blushed.
'It's the 30th today!' Darren whispered, slightly embarrassed for being that excited about the meeting today.
'Oh my god! Dare we're going back!' Chris jumped up as he realised what today. He would get to see them all again.
'We're going back! We're going back! I wonder how everyone is. Some of them may have families. Oh my god Dare! I have to get ready, I don't want to look a mess' Chris squealed as he stood up on the bed and started jumping up and down.
'I know Chris!' Darren said as he grabbed his boyfriend's hip and lifted him of the bed and spun him around over his head. He lowered Chris down and kissed his nose.
'Even better I get to take you along as my one and only!' Darren giggled. Chris looked Darren in the eye and smiled. That meant more to Chris than anyone could imagine.
They stood like that for several minutes. Happy just swaying to the music in each others arms.
'We should get breakfast, we need to get going in about an hour.' Darren said and turned to go into the kitchen.
'I love you Dare.' Chris said. Darren turned to look Chris in the eye
'I love you too. It's always been you for me, I was just blind to see it.' Darren said with a note of seriousness Chris had never heard before. And then just like that Darren turned away and continued to walk into the kitchen.
The next hour was spent eating cereal, showering and stealing kisses.
'Have you got all your stuff for you performance?' Chris asked Darren.
'Yup, my guitar is all I need to serenade you' Darren winked. 'Have you got all your stuff?'
'Yes, I can beat you. My voice is all I need to serenade you' Chris replied happy to have got one over on Darren
'Please tell me what you are singing. Pretty please with cherries on top and sprinkles and all nice stuff' Darren pleaded with Chris. They had been having this argument all morning and Chris still wouldn't tell Darren.
'No. You will just have to wait and see. Won't you?' Chris winked and walked out of the door before Darren had a chance to pull a puppy dog face and win Chris over.
The ride over to the studio was comfortable but they could both feel the nerves building in the pit of the stomach. Darren's nerves settled slightly when he felt Chris' hand rest on his knee. At least he knew that Chris would still love him even if the audition thing didn't go well.
They pulled into the studio and Darren instinctively pulled into his old parking space despite the fact that it now had a different name of it. They both climbed out of the car and reached for each other's hands. All the memories came flooding back; the slightly random games of tag in the car parks, the late nights in the studios and spending lunch in each other's trailers. Then the memories of the other cast members; Amber and her trailer parties, Mark and his dog that he used to walk around the set and Cory and his many trips and falls around the set.
They turned to look at each other and knew they were both thinking the same things. They moved closer to each other because that was both what they needed. They walked slowly towards the reception and just took in everything that was their past.
The smiling lady in reception was different from what they used to know but that wasn't really surprising, it had been 5 years after all.
'Um hi. We are here for the Glee reunion thing.' Chris said politely.
'Ohh of course! I assume you're Chris Colfer and Darren Criss as they are the only people I haven't ticked off.' They lady said with such enthusiasm that the couple couldn't help but smile back at her.
'Just follow the corridor round and it's the last room on the left. Everyone else is already there in there. Have fun!'
The couple thanked her and walked along the brightly coloured corridor until they came to the last door on the left. Before the entered they both turned to look at each other.
'This is it Dare. We're going back. I love you, don't forget that. Ever.'
'I love you too Chris and I absolutely can't wait to be back on the TV with you. Come on, let's go' and with that Darren grabbed Chris' hand and opened the door.
The sound that erupted when they went into the room was deafening and they were both immediately pulled apart by various cast members. Darren was pulled away by Mark and Chord who immediately started talking like they had before they had gone their separate ways.
Chris was pulled away by Ashley, Jenna, Dianna and Lea. Lea pounced on him and asked him how the last few days had been.
'Amazing, we are all finally sorted and I couldn't be happier' Chris replied with a glowing in his eye that Lea hadn't seen before. She knew that they were destined to be together. They chatted for several minutes whilst Chris kept staring at Darren across the room with a dark lust in his eyes that had been there since the emotional exchange in the corridor. Oh, the things Chris was going to do to Darren when they got home. A loud cough at the front of the room made everyone fall silent. Chris looked up and saw Ryan, his fairy godfather as he used to call him, stood at the front of the room.
'Welcome back guys. Hope you guys are all well and approve of this idea.' Ryan laughed and then continued; 'I was missing you guys a few months ago and put the idea forward to bring you guys back and the big bosses at Fox said that they would love to do the show so I rang all you guys up, luckily some of you saved me phone calls by being in the same house.' He winked at Chris and then turned to Darren and did the same. The whole room giggled as the couple blushed.
'Right on with you songs. I have no doubt you guys will still be amazing but just need to check, so Darren you're up first.'
Darren got up and walked to the temporary stage that had been set up at the front of the conference room especially for this occasion. He picked up his guitar and played the opening chords to Teenage Dream. Only this wasn't the original version, this was Darren's new and improved version that he had written especially for Chris and this meeting.
I think you're perfect
When you hair is a mess
I think you're funny
When you tell the punchline wrong
I knew you get me
So I let my walls come down
Before you came back
I was alright, but things
Were kinda heavy
You brought me to life
Now every February
You'll be my Valentine
Darren looked straight into Chris' eyes as he sang. He meant every word and wanted to make sure Chris knew that.
Let's just talk all through the night
There's no need to rush
We can dance, until we die
You and I, will be young forever
You make me feel
Like I'm livin' a
Teenage dream
The way you turn me on
I can't sleep
Let's run away and
Don't ever look back,
Don't ever look back
My heart skips
When you look at me
Just one touch
Now baby I believe
This is real
So take a chance and
Don't ever look back,
Chris' eyes begin to fill with tears as the man he loved danced around the stage singing a beautiful version of the song that meant more to Chris that anyone would ever know.
When you're around me,
Life's like a movie scene
I wasn't happy,
Until you became my king
I finally got you,
My missing puzzle piece
I'm complete
Let's just talk all through the night
There's no need to rush
We can dance, until we die
You and I, will be young forever
You make me feel
Like I'm livin' a
Teenage dream
The way you turn me on
I can't sleep
Let's run away and
Don't ever look back,
Don't ever look back
My heart stops
When you look at me
Just one touch
Now baby I believe
This is real
So take a chance and
Don't ever look back,
Don't ever look back
Darren jumped off the stage and began to make his way towards Chris, who had tears streaming down his face. Darren sang the last few lines directly in front of Chris.
I'mma get your heart racing
If that's what you need,
In this teenage dream tonight
Let you rest your head on me,
If that's what you need,
In this teenage dream tonight
Once Darren had finished Chris jumped up and smashed their lips together in a brief but passionate kiss.
'Thank you baby' Chris whispered and sat back down.
Darren turned to face the rest of the room who all had tears in their eyes. Their baby Chris finally had everything he deserved.
'That was fabulous Darren. Thank you. Next up, Lea'.
Lea got up and sang 'Don't rain on my parade' beautifully as expected. Next up was Amber, then Mark and then everyone else. It was just Chris left and Darren was anxious to know which song Chris was going to sing.
'Last but not least, Chris!'
'Thanks Ryan. I don't quite know how I am going to follow that fabulous performance by Dianna but I hope that you guys like the song, it's by a little company called Starkid'. Chris turned to look at Darren and saw his eyes fill with such love as he stared at Chris in amazement
Darren's breath hitched in his throat. How had Chris got the music? What song was he going to sing? Darren found out soon enough as the opening chords played.
Home,
I've heard the word before,
but it never meant much more
than just a thing I've never had.
A "place,"
They say, "Hey, know your place!"
But I've never had a place to even know,
or a face that I could go to
if I needed someone there...
I'm laughing
it's hard to hide a smile
My god, it's been a while
since I have had a reason to.
To think
it's been here all along
somewhere to belong,
and a reason,
a something-to-believe-in
I've finally found it,
a place where I'm wanted...
This must be how it feels to have a home
I used to dream about it
but never schemed or counted
on fantasies or wishes-
it breaks a man to see what he misses
So many nights I'd pray
for a better life, a better day
but I never thought that it'd come true
now that it's here, I don't know what to do
and I'm trying not to cry
This must be how it feels
to have a home
I've finally made it
I've hoped and I've waited
and for the first time in my life, I don't feel so alone
My heart starts to heal
to know that it's real.
This is how it must feel
to have a home!
Chris finished up and everyone in the room had tears streaming down their faces as this was exactly what they all felt. Chris' song choice was perfect.
Darren couldn't contain himself anymore. He rushed forward and pulled Chris into the most bone-crushing hug Chris had ever experienced.
'You guys are all amazing and I can't wait for filming to start next month. The basic plan is that all the couples that were together at the end of Glee will still be together so that will be Kurt and Blaine, Finn and Rachel, and Mike and Tina. The rest of you will either, still be single and free or a new cast member will be added to play your partner. Those of you who will need a partner will need to help with casting sessions next week to find someone who you can get along with. The first episode will be a New Directions reunion and I need all your guys help to think of a name because mind has gone blank.'
The room was immediately filled with cheers and shouts of ideas for names. Darren and Chris looked at each other from where they were sitting and smiled. This was where the both needed to be.
A/N we hope you enjoyed it a lot :) i know Em enjoyed writing it :') so the songs in here were Teenage Dream by Katy Perry (that had a twist too it we hope you liked it) and To Have A Home written and Performed by Darren Criss + Starkid Productions :)
in the next chapter there will be a twist, but its for a good reason so please dont hate us, it will all become apparent soon! :) so we hope you liked the chapter and we should update within the next week, if i get it written but you never know it may be earlier or later you will have to wait and see ;) so we love you all we love your reviews also ;) (hint hint) so review and tell us what yaal think :)
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