Chapter 7
When Kurt woke up on Sunday, Adam wasn't in bed. He got up, brushed his teeth, put on his robe, and slippers and walked into the kitchen to see if he could find Adam. Liam was sitting at the kitchen table reading the Sunday paper.
"Good morning, Liam," Kurt said.
"Good morning, Kurt," Liam said. "How did you sleep?"
"Very well, thank you, Liam," Kurt replied. "Do you know where Adam is?"
"He ran out to do an errand," Liam replied. "He was hoping to be back before you woke up, but I guess he didn't expect you to be up so soon. Can I fix you some breakfast?"
"Sit and relax, Liam," Kurt replied. "I can fend for myself." He made himself tea and a bagel, and sat down with Liam.
Liam asked," Are you ready to go to court tomorrow?"
"I'm a bit nervous, but I am ready," Kurt replied. "Thank you for your suggestion of making a copy of the voicemails and texts to bring with us. I hope this will stop Blaine."
"I do too, Kurt," Liam replied.
Adam walked into the room and said, "Oh, good morning, darling. I didn't expect you would be up this early." He leaned down to kiss Kurt.
"Good morning, Adam," Kurt said.
Adam sat down next to Kurt and took his hand. He said, "Hello, dad."
"Hello, son," Liam replied.
"So, Kurt, it's been a crazy few days, and I was thinking that you could use a fun day out to escape for a while. I've made some plans for us today," Adam said. "So, be ready for a day of surprises, darling."
"Where are we going?" Kurt asked.
"It's a surprise, love," Adam replied. "Just be ready at 1:00."
"OK," Kurt said.
At 1:00, Kurt met Adam in the living room, where he was chatting with Rachel and Santana. Adam stood up and smiled when he saw Kurt. He said, "And here's my dashing boyfriend now. Are you ready to have some fun, darling?"
Kurt replied, "Yes, I am. Are you going to tell me what we're doing yet?"
"Not yet," Adam said.
"You're going to love it, Kurt," Rachel said. "I am so jealous."
"I'm a little jealous, too," Santana said. "If I weren't a lesbian, and Adam wasn't gay, I would be trying to steal him from you."
Adam said, "That's enough discussion. Kurt and I have to be somewhere. Kurt, why don't you leave your cell phone here? I know that you are still getting unwanted texts and voicemails, and I want today to be about you, not the insanity."
Kurt said, "OK." He took out his phone, and put it on the end table.
Adam put his arm out, and said, "Ready to go, darling?"
Kurt laced his arm through Adam's and said, "I'm ready."
"Have fun, Kurt," Rachel said.
Adam and Kurt walked out of the apartment, and took the elevator down to the lobby.
Adam said, "We're going to midtown. Do you want to walk, hop in a cab, or take the subway?"
Kurt said, "It's surprisingly nice out today. Let's walk."
Adam said, "OK. We can cut through the park."
Kurt and Adam chatted as they walked arm in arm to mid-town.
"So, how would you like to see Wicked this afternoon, darling?" Adam asked.
"I'd love to see it," Kurt replied. "You got tickets for us?"
Adam said, "Yes, I did. I called in a favor, and got us some great house seats for the show. And this is only the beginning of your day of surprises."
They walked into the theatre, and went to their seats. They were perfect seats, seven rows from the stage dead center.
"Wow, these seats are amazing, honey," Kurt said. "Thank you." He kissed Adam.
"You'll have to thank Jessica Scott, the actress playing Elphaba after the show, Kurt," Adam said. "She graduated from NYADA last year, and she's one of my closest friends. I guess you could call her my Rachel. She's going to give us a backstage tour after the show."
Kurt said, "I can't believe you arranged that. Thank you so much. You are amazing." He kissed Adam again.
"I have a couple more tricks up my sleeve today, darling," Adam said with a smile.
"Did I ever tell you that I've actually sung on this stage?" Kurt asked.
"Really? When?" Adam asked.
"When we were here for the show choir national championship two years ago, Rachel and I snuck into the theatre," Kurt said. "We got caught, but the usher let us sing on the stage anyways. Rachel and I sang 'For Good.' It was amazing."
"You performed at the show choir national championship two years ago?" Adam asked.
"Yes," Kurt replied.
"I was there," Adam said. "I was looking for new song ideas for the Apples, so I went to see what other show choirs were doing. What did you sing? Perhaps I remember your group."
"We performed original songs," Kurt said. "And if you remember us, it's probably not because of the songs. Finn kissed Rachel at the end."
"Yes, I remember that," Adam said. "The silence in the theatre was deafening, which is unfortunate because you were really great. That second song had so much energy."
"It was a tough loss, but it was at that point, one of the best weekends of my life," Kurt said.
The orchestra started playing the opening notes to the show. Adam took Kurt's hand, as the show started, and smiled at Kurt. Kurt smiled back.
When the cast started performing "As Long As Your Mine," Adam looked at Kurt, and saw how enthralled he was in the performance. When the song ended, Kurt turned to look at Adam with a look of joy and passion. Adam kissed Kurt's hand.
Kurt smiled at Adam and squeezed his hand.
When the show ended, Adam and Kurt made their way backstage, and were directed to Jessica's dressing room. She was still in her costume and make up.
"Hello, Adam," she said.
"Hello, sweetie," Adam said. "Jessica, this is my boyfriend Kurt Hummel. Kurt, this is my best friend, Jessica Scott."
Kurt said, "Hi, Jessica. You are amazing. I loved every second of the show."
"Thanks, Kurt," Jessica replied. "It's so great to finally meet you. Adam has told me so much about you. I was at the Winter Showcase with him when you sang 'Being Alive.' You had this clown moved to tears with your performance."
"It was absolutely breathtaking," Adam said.
"It really was fantastic, Kurt," Jessica said.
"Thanks you, Jessica," Kurt replied.
Adam said, "Jess, can we get pictures with you before you get out of costume?"
Jessica replied, "Sure."
They snapped some pictures, and when Jessica finished getting out of her costume and makeup, she gave them a backstage tour. Kurt was so enthusiastic about everything they saw. Adam was enjoying watching Kurt's excitement, and couldn't keep a smile off his face.
Jessica looked at Adam and said, "I have never seen you like this, Adam. You have it bad for Kurt."
"He's a remarkable man," Adam said. He reached for Kurt's hand and said, "And I am very blessed to have him in my life." He wrapped an arm around Kurt.
Kurt said, "I'm the lucky one, Adam."
They kissed.
Adam said, "Well, thanks for the tour, Jess, but we have to run. We have dinner reservations."
Jessica said, "Bye, Kurt. It was so nice to meet you." She hugged Kurt.
"It was nice to meet you, too, Jessica," Kurt said. "Thank you for the tour. This was fantastic and you were fantastic in the show."
Jessica said, "Thank you, Kurt."
Adam said, "Bye, Jess. I love you, baby." He hugged and kissed Jessica.
Jessica said, "I love you too, Adam. Let's have a dinner double date soon. I want to get to know the guy who has captured your heart."
Adam smiled and said, "Absolutely. We'll set something up soon."
Kurt and Adam walked outside.
Kurt said, "Jessica is amazing. What a voice."
Adam said, "She really is amazing. She will win a Tony one day."
"Thank you for this, honey," Kurt said.
"The day isn't over yet, darling," Adam said. "How does dinner at DelFriscos sound?"
"That sounds perfect, Adam," Kurt replied.
"Let's go," Adam said. "I'm famished."
They walked to DelFriscos, and were seated at a quiet table in the back of the restaurant near a cozy fireplace.
"Did you pull some strings to get us this table, Mr. Crawford?" Kurt asked.
"What can I say, Mr. Hummel?" Adam said with a smile. "You are dating a hopeless romantic. And nothing is too good for my handsome, charming, talented, intelligent, and sexy boyfriend. The sky's the limit for you, Mr. Hummel." He reached for Kurt's hand.
Kurt said, "You are too good to be true."
"I could say the same thing about you, Kurt," Adam said. "I am so happy we met, love."
Kurt smiled, and said, "Me, too."
"I know we've only known each other for a month, but I feel so connected to you," Adam said. "And I'm looking forward to getting to know you even better."
They continued to chat, sharing stories about their families and childhoods, as they dined on filet mignon, and chocolate soufflé.
After dinner, they walked outside. Adam said, "Can you handle one more surprise this evening, Kurt?"
"You have another trick up your sleeve?" Kurt asked. "You really know how to impress a guy, Adam."
"Well, I just want to make sure you are having a great time, love," Adam said. "I love looking out over the city at night, so I was thinking we could go to the observation deck at Rockefeller Center."
"OK," Kurt replied.
They walked to Rockefeller Center, and took the elevator up to the observation deck.
Adam said, "I know that it's getting cold out, but would you like to go out on the outside observation deck?"
"Sure," Kurt replied.
They walked out on the deck, and they were amongst the few hearty souls who were braving the cold for the breathtaking view of the Manhattan city lights. They stood in a quiet corner of the deck overlooking the Empire State Building.
Adam stood behind Kurt, and wrapped his arms around Kurt. He rested his chin on Kurt's shoulder, and said, "I love looking out over the city at night. The lights are just breathtaking. I like to just think about all goes on in this city, and what all the people are doing. It just makes me feel so alive.
"This city is yours, Kurt," Adam said. "You have everything this city has to offer at your fingertips, and you are going to take this city by storm. I have no doubt in my mind that I will be sitting in a house seat watching you make your Broadway debut someday. You have so much promise, Kurt, and I look forward to supporting you, and cheering you on every step of the way."
Kurt turned around in Adam's arms, and wrapped his arms around Adam. He said, "Thank you, Adam, for all you've done for me this week. Other than my dad, I don't think anyone has been so supportive of me. Today was just amazing. I can't believe you did all this for me." He took Adam's face in his hands and said, "I love you, Adam."
Adam said, "I love you too, Kurt."
They kissed deeply, and then held each other closely.
"Are you shivering, love?" Adam asked. "We can go back inside."
"I just want to be in your arms, honey," Kurt replied.
"Why don't we head back to my dad's place now," Adam said.
"Can we stay at your apartment tonight, Adam?" Kurt asked. "I'm going to be honest and tell you that I'm not ready to have sex yet, but I would like to just spend the night alone with you. No roommates, no cell phones, no distractions. Just you me, talking, and kissing, and sleeping."
Adam said, "OK, love. Let's go."
As they walked to Adam's apartment, they called Adam's father, and Rachel to let them know they wouldn't be going back to Adam's father's apartment that night.
Adam said, "Do you want some wine, love?"
"No," Kurt said. "I just want to get in bed and be near you."
They went into Adam's bedroom.
"I don't have pajamas like yours, but I do have some pajama bottoms and a t-shirt," Adam said.
"That's fine," Kurt said.
Adam took pajama bottoms and t-shirts out of his dresser and handed them to Kurt.
They changed and got into bed. They kissed, cuddled, and talked until they fell asleep.