Chapter 12

Kurt woke up early the next morning so he could make a quiche Lorraine and cinnamon rolls for breakfast for everyone. Adam was still fast asleep, so he wrote a note, and left it on his pillow:

"Adam, I'm in the kitchen making breakfast. Come find me when you wake up. I love you. Kurt."

Kurt walked downstairs, and started making breakfast.

Burt walked into the room and said, "Good morning, Kurt. You're up early."

"Good morning, Dad. I wanted to surprise you with breakfast, Dad."

"I miss having you here cooking in my kitchen, Kurt," Burt said. "Carole is a great cook, but no one can make breakfast like you, kid."

"Would you like some coffee?" Kurt asked.

"Sure," Burt replied.

Kurt poured a cup of coffee for Burt, and put it on the table. He stood at the counter rolling out the dough for the cinnamon rolls.

Burt said, "Adam seems like a nice guy."

"Adam is amazing, dad," Kurt said with a smile. "He has been so incredibly supportive of me since we met. I'm really crazy about him. I can talk to him for hours and hours. I've never really had anyone that I can talk to the way Adam and I talk. He knows me better than anyone except you, dad. I'm in love with him, dad."

"This relationship seems to be going so fast," Burt said. "You seemed to be in tight with Blaine at the wedding last month, and now you are all in with another guy."

"Being with Blaine at the wedding was a mistake, obviously, considering what's happened with Blaine these last few weeks," Kurt said, shaking his head in regret. "Adam is different than other guys. He is so patient and understanding. I was really struggling after breaking up with Blaine, and my self-esteem and confidence were completely shot. Adam has helped me regain my confidence and self-esteem, Dad."

Burt walked over to Kurt, and put his hands on Kurt's shoulders. He looked into Kurt's eyes, and said, "Kurt, don't ever let anyone break down your confidence and self-esteem. You are an incredible young man. You are such a talented, smart, and witty young man with an amazing capacity to love and care about others. Don't let anyone break you down because you know that you are a good person."

Kurt smiled at Burt and said, "That's because I have you for a dad. I am the person I am because you raised me. I love you, dad."

"I love you too, Kurt," Burt said. "More than anyone else in this world. You are my hero, kid, because you find a way to make it through no matter what kind of crap is thrown in your path." He pulled Kurt into a tight embrace, and said, "No matter what, I am always here for you."

"I know, Dad," Kurt replied.

Burt released Kurt, and sat back down at the table. Kurt continued his work on the cinnamon rolls.

Burt took a sip of his coffee, and watched his son making the cinnamon rolls. After a few minutes, he said, "Kurt, I was wondering if you ever going to tell me what caused you and Blaine to break up."

Kurt stopped rolling out the cinnamon rolls and looked down at his hands.

"I'm sorry if I'm crossing a line, Kurt," Burt said. "I'm just trying to understand how things changed so quickly. I know something happened last year, and you weren't talking to Blaine for a few weeks. And I know things were a bit tense at times when I brought Blaine to see you at Christmas. I'm just trying to figure out what changed between seeing you dancing with him at the wedding last month that lead to you winding up with Adam."

Kurt rinsed the flour off his hands, and slowly patted them dry with a dish towel to give himself a few moments to think about how he would respond Burt. He leaned against the counter, and looked at his father.

"Blaine cheated on me with some random guy he met through Facebook," Kurt said softly, his voice barely more than a whisper

"He what?" Burt asked fiercely.

"After I left for New York, he was upset that I didn't have time to talk to him when I was at work," Kurt said. "He said he was lonely, and needed me, but I wasn't there. So, he went and slept with some random guy he befriended on Facebook. We had been apart for less than a month, Dad, and he just went running into someone else' bed."

Burt got up and walked over to Kurt again. He pulled Kurt into his arms and said, "I am sorry he did that to you, Kurt. And I'm sorry that I brought Blaine to visit you for Christmas when things were so fractured between you. I wouldn't have brought him to visit you if I knew what he had done to you."

"It's OK, Dad," Kurt said. "It's in the past. I'm not going to dwell on things. Blaine is in my past now. I've moved on."

Keeping his hands on Kurt's shoulders, Burt moved arm's length away from Kurt so he could look into his son's eyes. "Kurt, please promise me that you will always be safe and smart in your relationships. You are an incredible kid, and the most important person in my life. I need to know that you will always be smart and safe."

"I am, Dad," Kurt said. "I promise. I've learned a lot about myself after everything that happened with Blaine, and I've grown as a person, especially in the two months since I met Adam. It took me a few weeks to realize it, but meeting Adam has been one of the best things that has ever happened to me.

"When I was with Blaine, I always felt that I was second best. It was like I was living in his shadow. Blaine was always oblivious to my needs and feelings. It was always about whatever wonderful thing he was doing. And people seemed to view Blaine as being better than me. Everyone just worshipped him the moment he stepped foot on the McKinley campus.

"With Adam, I feel that we are equals," Kurt continued. "We support and lift each other up. Adam is one of the most positive people I have ever met. He sees the good in people and situations. He is probably the least judgmental person I've ever met. He's an amazing guy, Dad."

"I'm happy for you, Kurt," Burt said. "I like Adam a lot. Carole and I were talking last night, and she said she could tell how much Adam loves you by the way he interacts with you. She likes him too."

Kurt smiled and said, "I'm glad that you and Carole like Adam, Dad. I think he's here to stay. And he likes you, Carole, and Finn, too. He said last night was one of the most fun nights he's ever had."

"Well, he certainly fit right into Hummel Hudson family night," Burt said.

Kurt continued his work on the cinnamon rolls. He asked, "How have you been feeling, Dad? I've been so worried about you."

"How many times do I have to tell you that you don't need to worry about me, Kurt?" Burt asked. "I'm going to be fine. After this surgery, I'll have to go to chemo for a while, but I'm going to beat this, Kurt. I have too much to look forward to in life to let this cancer beat me. I'm not going to miss out seeing my kid on Broadway, and winning a Tony Award. I have to continue my fight in Congress to get gay marriage allowed and recognized in all 50 states so because I want to see you get married someday. And I hope one day that you give me some grandkids too. So, I have a lot left to live for, kid."

Kurt's eyes welled with tears as his heart filled with love and pride for his father. He walked over to Burt, and wrapped his arms around him. "I know I say this all the time, but you really are the world's greatest dad. I love you, Dad."

Burt hugged Kurt tightly, and said, "I love you, too, Kurt." He kissed his son.

While Kurt put the finishing touches on breakfast, Burt sat back down at the kitchen table, and sipped his coffee while reading the morning newspaper.

Adam walked into the room, and said, "Good morning, Burt. Good morning, love." He kissed Kurt.

"Good morning, sweetie," Kurt said, as he wrapped his arm around Adam's waist.

"Good morning, Adam," Burt said. "How did you sleep?"

"I slept fine, thank you, Burt," Adam replied. "Something smells wonderful. Can I help you with breakfast, love?"

"I'm just about done, honey," Kurt replied. "Sit down with Dad. I'll make you some tea."

Adam kissed Kurt, and "Well, if you need any help, just let me know, love." He sat down at the table with Burt.

Carole walked into the room and said good morning to everyone. She kissed Burt, Kurt, and Adam, and said, "Kurt, I could smell those cinnamon rolls upstairs, and had to come down and get one while they're hot."

"They'll be ready in two minutes, Carole," Kurt replied.

"I'll go get Finn," Carole replied. "I know he won't want to miss a warm cinnamon roll." She walked out of the room.

"Adam, has Kurt made his homemade cinnamon rolls for you yet?" Burt asked.

"No, he hasn't, Burt," Adam replied.

"Well, these gooey, sticky cinnamon rolls are the best thing you'll ever wrap your mouth around," Burt replied.

Adam and Kurt looked at each other with devilish grins on their faces at Burt's innocent double entendre. Adam said, "You have been holding out on me, love." He winked at Kurt.

"I'll make them for you whenever you want when we get back to New York, Adam," Kurt replied.

"I'll be sure to take you up on that regularly," Adam replied with another wink.

Finn and Carole walked into the room, and joined Adam and Burt at the table. Kurt served everyone a cinnamon roll, and put the quiche on the table.

Adam took a bite of the cinnamon roll, and said, "This is every bit as incredible as you said Burt. You really have been holding out on me, love. Though it's probably a good thing you haven't made them for me yet. I would probably gain 20 pounds a month."

"We'd just have to work off the calories, honey," Kurt said, as he ran his hand up Adam's leg under the table.

"We'd have to do a lot of exercise to work these off," Adam said. "But it would definitely be worth it."

"Absolutely," Kurt said, giving Adam a side eyed glance.

"So, what are you boys planning to do today?" Carole asked.

"I was planning on spending the day with you and Dad," Kurt said.

"I have to get some work done today, Kurt," Burt said. "I have to read through some reports for a vote coming up in Congress. Go out and have some fun. Show Adam around Lima, and we can all go to Breadstix for dinner tonight."

"OK," Kurt said. "Are you ready for an exciting day exploring Lima, Adam?"

"As long as I'm with you, it will be exciting, love," Adam said, and gave Kurt a quick peck on the cheek.

After breakfast, Carole insisted on cleaning up the kitchen. Kurt and Adam went up to Kurt's old bedroom to get ready.

Adam said, "Thank you for making breakfast, love. I'll look forward to eating many more of those cinnamon rolls, just as an excuse to have to work them off." Adam pulled Kurt into his arms, and gave him a series of slow, light kisses from his ear down to the crook of his neck.

Kurt felt his heartbeat quicken as Adam continued to plant small kisses on his neck. He said, "Like you're going to need an excuse for that work out."

Adam laughed softly, and said, "You're absolutely right, love." He continued to plant soft kisses on Kurt's neck and along his jaw until he reached his mouth. He whispered, "I love you, Kurt Hummel," and kissed him passionately.

Kurt and Adam made their way over to the bed as they continued to make out. They fell onto the bed, and continued to make out as they ran their hands all over each other's bodies. After several minutes, they pulled away from each other and lied facing each other on the bed.

Adam ran his hand through Kurt's hair and said, "You are incredible, Kurt. I know you don't want to go any further with your parents and brother in the house, so I am going to get up and take a cold shower now. You've got me all hot and bothered, Kurt. I love you."

"I love you, too, Adam."

Adam kissed Kurt and got out of bed. He walked into the bathroom.

Kurt got out of bed, and fixed his hair, which had gotten mussed up during their make out session. He put got dressed in a pair of jeans and tight gray sweater that he knew was one of Adam's favorites. He sat in the cushy arm chair in his room, and flipped through a magazine while he waited for Adam to finish getting ready.

Adam walked into the room with a towel wrapped around his waist. He said, "I forgot to bring my shaving kit into the bathroom with me. I'll be ready to go as soon as I shave and get dressed." He picked up his shaving kit from the dresser.

Kurt stood up and walked across the room to Adam. He said, "Let me shave you." He took the shaving kit from Adam and they walked into the bathroom. He lathered Adam's face with shaving cream, and slowly shaved Adam's face. As he wiped the excess shaving cream off Adam's face, he said, "I don't know what I did to deserve the love of such a sexy, charming, witty, handsome and sophisticated man. I am so grateful to have you in my life, Adam. I love you."

"I love you, too, Kurt."

They kissed.

"All right, love," Adam said. "Let me get dressed, and then you have to show me around your charming little town."