DISCLAIMER: As unfortunate as it may seem, I still don't own Blaine, Kurt, or Glee. What I wouldn't do...
CHAPTER TWO
I follow Blaine outside and a shiver instantly runs down my spine. The temperature is rare, though we're in Ohio.
"It's cold outside," I say. Cuddle weather, I think, but I know better than to say so.
"Perfect for what I have planned," Blaine turns and says with a smile, his eyes like starlight. "Follow me."
I smile and follow behind him. The Dalton Academy uniform jackets aren't very warm, so my teeth are chattering. On any other day like today, I would be inside with a steaming cup of cocoa, watching old reruns of What Not to Wear and Project Runway. Any sane person would be doing the same, but if I have to freeze to spend time with Blaine, it's definitely worth it.
Blaine stops in front of an old storage shed. I wonder what we're doing here. I put my hands on my hips and survey the place.
"This is a very... quaint little place," I remark. Blaine chuckles. Ooh, that sound... No. I need to get over this.
"We'll only be here for a moment. I just need to grab something," he says, and he opens the shed and bends over. I simply stare at him, admiring him. I honestly can't help it.
Blaine stands up and hands me a pair of gloves.
"Put these on. Your hands are like ice," he says, handing me the gloves and smiling. He then takes a hat from the shack.
"Here..." he murmurs, placing it snugly on my head. He smiles. "Perfect."
I smile, too. No, you are, I think. I shake my head at my own thoughts. I've never been the world's biggest hopeless romantic, but I sure seem to be turning into one.
"I hope you know how to ice skate," Blaine says, smiling still. I gasp. It's been years.
"I haven't been since I was a little kid. You might have to help me out a bit," I say, smiling widely.
"I love helping," he says, then turns to walk towards the frozen lake.
I trail behind him, and we stop at a bench next to the lake to put on our skates. As we lace up, I try to make general conversation.
"You know, I'm really enjoying Dalton Academy so far. It's such an improvement from McKinley," I say, then wince at the bad memories. I stand up and wobble on my skates.
"Well, I'm glad for that," Blaine replies, standing. He's completely steady on his skates. "You shouldn't have to deal with all that bullying that happened there. You don't deserve it."
He sees me wobbling and grabs my arm to steady me. An electric shock races through me when he touches my arm. Amazing. That's never even happened with Finn before... Whoa. He's my stepbrother now. I need to stop living in the past.
"I know I should've stood up to them sooner. I'm finally happy now," I say with a smile, looking into Blaine's eyes. "Thanks to you."
AN: Uh oh. Kurt's getting fiesty with his feelings. Anyways, the chapters seem to be getting longer and longer, so bear with me while I get through the boring stuff. :)