Hello Dear Readers! Yes, it's been a horribly long time, and yes, I apologize. For this next installment, I sure hope you have read Daddies, because the ending parallels the events of that story and gives you a good frame of reference. Do dig up Daddies and read! Read it, I tell you!

This is a short, kind of fluffy chapter with a couple of sweet moments thrown in. I hope you enjoy. I do not own Glee, even though I've been working on that. The Klaine in Season 3, Epi 1 made me swoon. SWOON, I tell you.

Enjoy!

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AJ and Gavin sat at the breakfast table, quizzing each other for the physics exam they had in two hours. Gavin leaned back in his chair, flipped his book closed, and sighed.

"My brain is full. If the info isn't in there by now, it's a lost cause."

AJ laughed and closed his book too. "I'm with you there. I'm either going to be brilliant or a total idiot on this test. Come what may, I say!" he said, sounding an awful lot like Blaine.

"Did you know that one of the things I like about you is that you live life on the edge?" Gavin said, grinning. "You, August Hummel-Anderson, are one wild rapscallion!"

"Ooooh, good word, rapscallion!" AJ said, standing and offering a hand to Gavin. "Come on, we'd better head to first period."

Right before reaching their respective classrooms, AJ turned to Gavin and said, "Hey, I almost forgot. The shuttle to the airport will pick us up at my grandparents' house at 7:30am the day we fly out. I was thinking that maybe we should just leave after classes the day before and stay over with Grandma and Grandpa. I'm sure they'll be fine with it."

"If they don't mind, that would be great. Getting up early enough to get to Lima to catch an early shuttle doesn't sound appealing at all," Gavin said. "Let me know either way."

AJ put his arm around Gavin and gave him a hug. "Have a good class," he whispered. For some reason, that low whisper made Gavin blush. He looked shyly at AJ, realizing that in the past weeks, he'd grown to…what? Like AJ? Like wasn't a strong enough descriptor. He didn't think he could say he was in love with AJ, but moments like these made him remember that their lives were headed in the same direction and that someday soon, it was possible they'd be dating.

"You too," Gavin said, smiling. With a glance over his shoulder, Gavin turned and headed into Mr. Madison's American Lit class. AJ was left with a goofy grin on his face as he watched Gavin walk away. The bell rang and told AJ that he was, once again, late for Ms. Galloway's poetry class.

"Crap," he said to himself, as he tried to enter the class under his teacher's radar.

"Mr. Hummel-Anderson, don't you even dare to think that I don't see you entering my class late. Again. I'll see you after school for an hour detention today. Clear?"

"Yes, ma'am," AJ replied. In his mind, an hour after school was way worth those final moments he spent in the hall with Gavin. A smile crossed his face, as he took out his book and read the assigned poem of the day.

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"Okay, boys, do you have everything for your trip?" Carol asked as she walked up the stairs towards Kurt's old room.

"Yeah, we do, Grandma. Besides, we're heading home, so anything we forgot will probably be there!" AJ said.

"True, true. Make sure you set an alarm so you have time for breakfast. I'll see you in the morning!" Carol gave each of the boys a hug and a kiss on the cheek. "It's been wonderful having you boys around!"

"Night, Grandma," both boys chorused, and then laughed.

"Good night AJ. Good night Gavin. Sleep well."

"Your grandparents are the best," Gavin said, looking at AJ.

"Yeah, I'm pretty lucky. Hey, want to watch a movie? I know my dad's stash is around here somewhere," AJ asked.

"Actually, I'm kind of tired, so I think I'll hit the hay. Do you mind?" Gavin asked.

"Not at all. It's probably a good idea. Need anything before you go to sleep? Water? Blanket?"

"No, nothing," Gavin said, "except maybe a hug?" AJ smiled and opened his arms wide. Gavin stepped inside and the boys wrapped their arms around each other. Both sighed contentedly and squeezed a little tighter. When they released, they found themselves face to face. At the same time, both boys leaned in and their lips met in a gentle kiss. Seconds later, they pulled apart and smiled at each other, foreheads touching.

"Was that okay?" AJ whispered.

"Totally okay," Gavin smiled. "I guess I'd best be going," Gavin said as he grabbed his overnight bag. "Finn's room is down the hall on the left?" he asked.

"Yep. Just past the bathroom." AJ replied. Both boys walked to the door. AJ stopped in the doorframe and watched Gavin walk down the hall. Before entering Finn's old room, Gavin turned and smiled at AJ and gave a little wave. AJ blushed and waved back, heading back into the room and falling backwards on the bed. He could not erase the smile from his face, even as he closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.

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"Tell me again, why you are traveling in your Dalton uniforms?" Burt asked the boys at the breakfast table the next morning.

"It's all part of the master plan to make my dads confused," AJ said, grinning into his hot cocoa.

Burt laughed. "Well, you master plan has already worked, because your Daddy Kurt called here a few days ago asking all kinds of questions…"

AJ interrupted, "You didn't tell him about Gavin being the one to come home with me, did you? Because that would ruin everything and then nothing will…"

"Calm down AJ! I didn't tell Kurt a thing. Remember I promised you I'd let you do the talking?" Burt said.

"Thank you Grandpa. I was just worried there."

"Well, no need. Your dad probably hasn't slept all week and he's probably driven Blaine crazy. Have fun at home!" Burt said with a laugh.

"Crazy is right where I want them!" AJ said. Looking at the clock, and then at Gavin, he said, "The shuttle will be here in fifteen minutes. I'm going to go brush my teeth and grab my bag. Want me to get yours?"

"I brought mine down this morning. I'm ready when you are!" Gavin said.

Fifteen minutes later, the boys were properly sent off by the grandparents, and they were tucked away in a shuttle van. They talked quietly on the thirty minute ride to the airport. After they checked in and went through security, they found their gate and waited.

"AJ, I'm really excited to meet your dads, but I'm worried about the whole "hiding-who-I-am-until-we-get-there" thing. Are you sure they'll be okay with this?" Gavin asked.

"Gav, don't worry! My dads have a good sense of humor. And even if they are mad at me for messing with them, they'll get over it quickly. As for you," AJ said, grabbing Gavin's hand and squeezing it, "they are going to love you. Trust me on this, okay?" AJ grinned, catching Gavin's eyes.

"Okay, I'll trust you!" Gavin said, as the first boarding announcement was made.

"That's us!" AJ said, as he stood up and gathered his belongings.

"AJ, they just called for the first class passengers. I don't think it's our turn," Gavin said.

"Uh, sorry I didn't tell you, but I made a little upgrade to our tickets. We're sitting in first class. I hope that's okay," AJ said, turning and smiling at Gavin.

"Dude! I've never flown first class! My mom and dad always do, but they make us kids fly steerage. They always say that we can fly first class when we are working and paying for our own tickets!" AJ said.

"Well, I thought it would be a little treat. I can always change it back if you want me…"

"No! No, we're good!" Gavin said. The boys began moving towards the loading counter, where they checked their tickets, and entered the hallway that would take them to the plane. Their seats were in the last row on the left side of the first class section. Once settled, they waited for the rest of the plane to load. As the plane began to taxi, Gavin grabbed AJ's hand and squeezed. When the squeeze didn't stop, AJ looked at Gavin.

"Are you okay? AJ asked.

"Um, taking off isn't my favorite thing. Kind of babyish, I know. Once we're in the air, I'm fine. I'm fine with landing too. It's just the takeoff that freaks me out a bit."

"And what does this freak out look like, if you don't mind me asking?" AJ grinned.

"Well, first I jump up and rip all my clothes off…kidding!" Gavin said, laughing. "Usually, I just hold on to one of my sibling's hands and I'm fine. If you don't mine, I'll hold on to yours…"

"Totally fine. Glad to be useful," AJ said. "Just relax, okay? It will be fine."

"Thanks. I know." Gavin leaned his head back on the headrest, closing his eyes, and relaxing. AJ felt him squeeze a little harder as the plane's nose lifted. AJ took his other hand and rubbed it over the top of AJ's hand to soothe him. Minutes later, when the plane leveled out a bit and approached cruising altitude, Gavin visibly relaxed and told AJ, "Thanks. You really helped." AJ did a quick side to side glance, checking to see if the coast was clear before he lifted Gavin's hand to his lips and kissed it softly.

"No problem."

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"Thank you," Gavin said to the shuttle driver, after he placed the boys' luggage on the Hummel-Anderson front porch. The driver thanked Gavin for the tip and made his way back to the van.

"Ready?" AJ asked. Gavin nodded his head. "Remember to stand behind me so my dads can't see you. I'll step aside and…"

"I've got it AJ," Gavin said.

"Okay! Showtime!" AJ reached out and rang the bell for his own home. Moments later, the door flew open and Kurt and Blaine stood there, with anxious looks on their faces. "Hi Dads!" AJ said. Just as he was about to step aside and introduce Gavin, a loud popping noise could be heard from inside the house.

"THE DISHWASHER!" Blaine and Kurt yelled together. They immediately turned and ran into the house. AJ grinned and grabbed Gavin's hand and followed them into the kitchen, where the vent on the sink for the dishwasher had blown its top and an Old Faithful-like geyser was spraying the ceiling. Blaine attempted to cover the column with his hands and with a bowl, but both attempts caused water to shoot horizontally instead of vertically. Kurt's voice got higher and higher as each attempt to stop the water failed. AJ pulled out his phone and hit his Grandpa Burt's number, hoping for some fast plumbing tips.

Gavin took in the scene and moved into action. From his work with his dad, he knew that he had to shut off the water supply to the dishwasher, which was under the sink. Kurt stood right in front of the cabinet doors, so Gavin knelt down on the floor and nudged him to the right. After opening the door, Gavin stuck his head in the space, cut the water source, and listened as the geyser slowed. Soon, all he could hear was water dripping from every flat surface to the floor. Bodies shuffled as he backed his way out of the cabinet.

Standing up, Gavin smoothed the front of his drenched Dalton jacket, brushed his hair from his eyes, and started to laugh. Kurt covered his surprised mouth with his hand and gasped. Blaine started a grin that turned into a full-fledged smile.

AJ stood off to the side, his eyes moving from his parents to Gavin and back. "Dad, Dad, meet Gavin."

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Now I feel badly because there doesn't seem to be much to this chapter. Think of it as a bridge, from one wonderful land to another. The bridge is made of candy and the river flowing beneath it is raspberry punch. And the birds in the air fly through marshmallow clouds and…getting carried away, I know. It happens frequently and most times, before I even know what's going on. Take care and sweet dreams!

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