A/N: First of all I would like to sincerely apologize for the delay.
Here is a little story of why it took so long.
I crawled under a rock and all I did was read fanfiction nonstop for a long period of time (I lost track). For some reason that's all I did and I couldn't stop. I'd cry, I'd laugh, but mostly cry. Most of the stories I read ended up being WIPs. I got annoyed that they didn't update and then I realized I am writing a story that hasn't been updated! So I crawled from under my rock and started working. Then I got writer's block. So I read all of the wonderful reviews you all wrote and pulled through for the fans! Okay, so this is long and most people are going to skip over it so here is chapter 7. Sorry again!
The smell of eggs and pancakes filled Kurt's nostrils as he headed closer to the entrance of the dining hall. He could practically taste the chocolate chips from the pancakes melting in his mouth. He was just about to enter when a hand snaked around his waist and steered him in another direction. The smell changed from eggs and pancakes to the sweet aroma that was Blaine.
"Blaine, I'm hungry," Kurt pouted.
"I want to show you something first. I promise you will get to eat." He gave Kurt a kiss on the cheek as if to show he meant what he said.
"Fine," Kurt slumped his shoulders in defeat. He let Blaine carry him away through the brightly lit halls of the castle.
"If all the chocolate chip pancakes are gone before I get there you are going to be in serious trouble."
Blaine chuckled, "I like it when you are cranky, it's cute."
Kurt didn't want to be cute, he just wanted to eat breakfast. But Blaine's hand was around his waist and their bodies were touching closely and bumping against each other as they walked and Blaine just called him cute… so he guessed he could ignore his growling stomach for a little while longer.
They were walking towards the back of the castle to the large wooden doors that led out into the magnificent and beautiful garden.
"May I ask where we are going?"
"No."
Kurt mumbled something about Blaine being lucky he is beautiful or he would leave him and go eat, right now.
"What was that?" Blaine asked with a cheeky grin.
"Oh nothing. Nothing at all," Kurt said ignoring Blaine's grin grow wider.
"I thought I heard the words Blaine is beautiful in the same sentence."
"No, you must of been mistaken. I said birds are beautiful. I really love birds."
"I don't think I heard that."
"Then you just get your ears checked out if you are hearing things."
"Well, if it's any constellation I think you are beautiful. More beautiful than birds."
Kurt ducted his head and blushed. Everyday he has been asking himself how did he get so lucky? He had the worst life and each day was harder than the next. Then, all of a sudden, he moves away to a magical place and meets Blaine. It has been three days since Kurt confessed his feelings to Blaine and asked him to be his date to the ball. His days have been the same, going to his learning sessions, preparing for the ball, hanging out with the New Directions but now Kurt knew Blaine's true feelings so everything was different in a way. He was able to touch Blaine, hold his hand, hug him. It just felt right, and no one cared that they were two boys. Blaine would pull him behind a corner as they were walking together and steal kisses from him. It felt magical kissing Blaine. His breath never failed to be taken away, he never wanted it to end. Blaine would pull away slowly from the kiss and look deep into Kurt's eyes. He had never seen so much compassion in one's eyes, no one ever looked at him the way Blaine does. He felt his legs would give out sometimes. Blaine would caress his cheek with his thumb, kiss him on the nose and then grab his hand and pull him away from the wall as they continued walking to their destination.
Blaine led Kurt out the tall and beautifully carved doors and the brightness of the sun hit him in the face, causing his eyes to squint, Blaine's grip still tight and firm around his waist.
They walked down a winding pathway through all the many colorful flowers. Kurt always enjoyed the garden, how could you be sad when you are surrounded by beautiful flowers?
The path led into a circular patch with a round table with two chairs. On the table were carnations in a small vase. There was a cart near the chairs with a lid on it.
Blaine led them to the set up and finally released his hand from Kurt's waist. He pulled out one of the chairs and motioned for Kurt to sit.
Kurt was in awe as he sat. Blaine did all of this just for him
Blaine lifted the led on the cart revealing two plates with eggs, bacon and yes, chocolate chip pancakes.
"Blaine!"
"I'd thought maybe we can eat breakfast together and alone this morning.
Kurt was beaming, "I can't believe you did this."
Blaine placed the plates on the table and brought out silverware.
"Thank you," Kurt said sincerely. "This is truly amazing. You are amazing."
Blaine smiled back affectionately.
The brightness of the sun amplified the intensity of Blaine's eyes and they were shinning brighter. Kurt got lost in Blaine's glittering eyes until he heard his stomach growl. Blaine must of heard it too because he laughed. "Maybe we should eat instead of gazing at each other's eyes adoringly. Plenty of time for that later."
"Good idea," Kurt said and he dug into his pancakes.
Blaine took a few bites and then set his fork down.
Frowning, Kurt said, "everything okay?"
"Yeah, I almost forgot something. I'll be right back. Keep eating." He pushed his chair out and stood up walking away from the path and into grass with surrounding flower bushes. Kurt took another bite and watched Blaine disappear into the outskirts of the trees.
He came back with something in his hand. It was two flowers. The flowers had many small petals that formed a circle and the color of the flowers was a mixture of blue, grey and green. They looked strangely familiar to Kurt.
"I got us flowers," Blaine said happily showing them to Kurt. He stood by Kurt and unpinned his light pink flower from his shirt that he wears everyday.
Blaine was putting the flower he found in the garden in the light pink flowers place when Kurt said, "wait."
Blaine froze his hand and raised his head to look at Kurt.
"This is the same flower you put on me when we went into town."
"Yep, it took me forever to find it again." Blaine finished pinning it and stood back to admire it.
Kurt looked down and brushed his hand's over the soft petals. The beautiful flower, right over his heart.
Kurt remembered Beiste saying people who are in a relationship wear matching flowers to show they are together. Kurt flashed back to him and Blaine sitting on a bench watching the people walk buy with shopping bags as they ate corn. A tall, blond man walked by smiling at Kurt. The man's eyes trailed down Kurt and stopped at the flower on his chest. The man turned back, his gaze downcast with a slight frown and continued walking on.
"Blaine…" he said.
"Yeah?" he said innocently.
"Did you put this flower on me when we went into town so people would leave me alone thinking I was in a relationship."
"Yes, I did." Blaine said proudly. "And I am glad I did, one guy looked like he was about to purpose to you until he saw the flower…. Plus I wanted you all for myself."
"Well…" Kurt said slowly. "I am shocked and flattered at the same time."
Blaine laughed and sat across from Kurt to finish his breakfast.
"I am sorry if I was being headstrong but it was your first time in town and you were wearing that shirt that fit you perfectly and I knew people would be all over you."
"Uh… what?" What Blaine said made no sense to him at all. The fact that people would even pursue him was just ridiculous to Kurt.
"I said you were wearing that shirt that matched your eyes and it fit over your chest tightly and you had the sleeves rolled up showing your forearms, which are very lovely by the way. I like-"
"Blaine." Kurt cut him off.
"Yeah?"
But Kurt didn't have an answer. He didn't know what to say.
Blaine took a bite of his pancakes.
"Do…" Kurt tried to find the words. "Do people really find me attractive."
Blaine placed his fork down. "What? Of course. Have you looked at yourself in the mirror lately?"
"Well, yeah but-"
"Kurt, you are truly beautiful and not just physically. If I had to look at nothing else but you for the rest of my life I would be very much content."
"…oh."
Well this turned out to be a very emotional breakfast for Kurt.
Since Kurt confessed his feelings for Blaine, Blaine was able to confess his as well. And Blaine hasn't missed a chance to tell Kurt how he feels everyday.
Blaine likes Kurt more than he likes puppies. Blaine likes Kurt like Finn and Puck like video games. Blaine likes Kurt as much as Kurt likes fashion.
Although Kurt loved having Blaine say those things he was a little off. Kurt wanted to correct him and say that he loves fashion and Puck and Finn certainly love video games, not just like, and ask him 'Am I still in comparison with those things?'.
Kurt was still getting used to Blaine and his compliments, he had never got them before and suddenly he was getting them all the time.
Kurt composed himself from suddenly being flustered and began to speak, "well you shouldn't be the only one who gives the compliments in this relationship. I am warning you to get ready."
Blaine was beaming and Kurt went back to eating his breakfast.
Blaine frowned slightly and said, "well? Aren't you going to compliment me?"
Kurt looked up from his food, "not right now. You are expecting it. It has to be when you are caught off guard."
"Fine." And he went back to eating his breakfast.
They ate and talked casually until Kurt had his learning sessions soon. Of course, Blaine walked him there. Before they departed Kurt whispered in Blaine's ear, "You have eyes that outshine the stars." He knew it was cheesy but he still said it because it was true and he knew Blaine would like it.
Blaine did because he his face looked star struck with affection as Kurt walked in through the door before Blaine could have a chance to respond.
Kurt went though his usual lessons with Mr. Shue still learning about Tangerine history and with Beiste he learned all about Tangelos, the Tangella currency.
Carole, Corals designer and Burt's love interest, was finishing up on the final touches with Corals dress so he decided to help her today. Hand embroidering flowers goes by faster with an extra set of hands. He also thought it was a great opportunity to mention his father and how wonderful he was.
He always enjoyed hand stitching, and embroidering and he was damn good at it as well. He was just as fast as Carole and she had been doing this a long time.
"Kurt where have you been all my life? Would it be alright if I adopted you?" she joked.
Kurt laughed, he loved how well they were able to get along and joke.
"I don't think the world could handle us if we were mother and son. We would blow them out of the park."
Carole laughed back. Kurt thought this would be the best opportunity to mention his father.
"Plus, I am sure my dad would never give me up. He is a great dad and he loves me."
Carole smiled to herself while she was pulling the thread through the fabric. Kurt was in.
"He must be a good man if he raised you."
"Yes, the best. Have you met him yet?"
"Yes," her smile widened automatically. "We ran into each other a few times." She was staring off into the distance thinking about something and Kurt knew the odds were in his father's favor.
They were silent for a while as they concentrated on the flower patterns. Purple and gold flowers and vines were entwined all around the dress, the gold giving it a soft shimmer in the light. Coral was going to look stunning. Kurt had also picked out his tux. It was all black with a white shirt and light pink tie, as customary for the prince. Blaine already has his suit picked out too which he won't let Kurt anywhere near it. Kurt swore Blaine was acting like they were getting married or something.
A shiver was sent down Kurt's spine and the hair's on his neck stood up. He had never thought about marrying Blaine before. He suppose it would be an amazing life having Blaine as a husband. He smiled to himself as he pictured living with Blaine forever.
Carole was talking about the disadvantages with silk with an arm wrapped around him from behind. He smelt Blaine as he kissed Kurt's neck then nuzzled into him.
"Ready for dance lessons?"
Kurt turned around and hugged him. "Yes, how was practice?" Kurt pulled out from the hug and Blaine stole a quick kiss from him. "It was fun. We learned a new song for the ball and we are tying to get down the moves."
"Sounds fun."
Kurt turned to Carole. "Thank you for letting me help. I have to learn ballroom dancing now."
"No, thank you, Kurt. I finished in half the time with your help."
"It was all my pleasure. See you later."
"Have fun!" She said as they walked out.
They went to the choir room to dance because the actual ballroom where it will be help is far to vast.
Mr. Shue was there along with Brittany and Santana talking quietly to each other.
"Hello, Kurt and Blaine, Brittany and Santana are going to be helping us out. They are very skilled in different forms of dancing."
"Hi, Kurt, you must be good at dancing since you are good at Twister," Brittany said.
"I don't know. I have never danced before," Kurt confessed.
"Don't worry, I can teach you."
"You've never danced before?" Blaine asked Kurt.
"Well, not in front of everyone."
"Hmm, well if it makes you feel better I'm not that good at dancing and I don't know how to ballroom dance either."
Kurt has seen Blaine dance in the songs New Directions put on for Kurt. And Kurt strongly disagrees with Blaine.
"We have our traditional Tangella dance, called the Ta-Ta, that you have to learn and everyone will also do it. So let's start with that," Mr. Shue said.
"Well, I know that so I can be your partner," Blaine said stepping closer to Kurt.
"Brittany and Santana will show you what it looks like then we will go step by step from there."
Mr. Shue put on music and it was a classical style of the Tangella national anthem.
Brittany and Santana stood in front of each other while their hands clasped and Santana's other hand was on Brittany's shoulder and Brittany's other hand was on her waist. The movements started out smooth. They were flowing in the small space around in a shape Kurt couldn't figure out. Then the pace picked up. It went from smooth to fast and then back to smooth. Brittany and Santana moved with such grace, compared to them, he will probably look like a waddling penguin.
Mr. Shue stopped the music and the girls stopped dancing. "Your turn."
Blaine stepped in front of Kurt and Kurt raised his hand to place his in Blaine's. Blaine placed his hand on Kurt's hip and dragged him closer. Kurt resisted the urged to just fill the small distance between them all the way and instead placed his hand on Blaine's shoulder.
They began teaching Kurt the dance moves. The Ta-Ta is a rather complex dance so it took Kurt the whole lesson to learn it. But by the end he got it down perfect, it also helped that Blaine was patient with him and gave him advice and tips.
They said goodbye and will be back tomorrow to learn other dances.
Kurt and Blaine decided to play a game of bowling and they found Kurt's dad in the bowling room.
"You know there is other games in the castle then bowling." Kurt said when he walked in just when his dad rolled a spilt.
"I know, I just love bowling," he said as he cursed the spilt that was hard to hit.
He rolled another and only hit one pin.
"So what did you do today, kid?" Kurt and Blaine joined in the game as Kurt told Burt about his lessons and the Ta-Ta he learned. Blaine and Burt even seem to get along very well. Burt asked Blaine about New Directions and Burt seemed to be genuinely interested.
When Kurt first told his dad that he and Blaine were now together Burt patted him on the shoulder and said, 'about time.' and 'I like him. I am happy for you'. He couldn't have asked for a better dad.
"So dad," Kurt said. "I talked to Carole today."
He stopped feeling out the balls weight and looked at Kurt. "Really? What did she say?"
"I told her you are a good man and she agreed! You should definitely go for it. She is amazing."
"I will. I will ask her today."
"No time like the present," Kurt said.
"You're right. I am going to go find her." He put his ball back on the rack and left the two alone.
"You are a good match maker." Blaine said to Kurt.
"It was all them."
Blaine ended up beating Kurt at their game.
