Chapter 6

Kurt could feel Blaine staring between himself and Liam but all Kurt could do was stare at Liam. Why was he here of all places? Liam had been Kurt's last real relationship and sure it wasn't love but it was pretty close. And worst of all, Liam had been the "one that got away." As far as Kurt could tell, their relationship had been perfect until Liam randomly ended it. Kurt could have seen himself marry this boy and grow old together but instead that fantasy was snatched away on a fatal Valentine's day.

Kurt called upon all his courage to finally speak to the boy in front of him. "L-Liam. W-what are you doing here?" Great, he was stuttering.

Liam was smiling at Kurt and pulled him into a strong embrace. "It's so good to see you, I've missed you so much."

Kurt awkwardly hugged Liam back but his focus was suddenly on what Blaine was making of the situation in front of him. He pulled away and for good measure stepped back from where Liam stood. "Yeah, it's been a long time."

Liam was still smiling, unaware of Blaine's presence. "I hardly ever see you around at school anymore. I know it's my own fault but I was wondering if maybe you'd want to catch up some time?"

Kurt was hesitant to reply with Blaine sitting right there but he also didn't want to be rude. And if he was being honest with himself, he really needed to know why Liam dumped him in the first place. "Sure, my number's still the same. Just text me whenever and we can get lunch." That seemed pretty safe.

"I will. Gosh it's just so great to see you." Liam's eyes traveled down to the vest Kurt was wearing. "I see you still like that vest I got you. I knew you would."

Kurt had completely forgotten that Liam had even bought this vest as a birthday gift for him. He just really liked the vest. "Oh yeah, I did like it. Thanks. Well, I'll talk to you later then, bye!" Kurt was done being awkward and he could feel Blaine pulling away from him already. It was time for damage control. Without another word to Liam, Kurt grabbed Blaine's hand and pulled them away from the area deeper into the park.

Blaine still hadn't said anything as they walked down the path out of the park toward the upper east side. Kurt had refused to let go of Blaine's hand the entire walk for fear of losing him. It was time to say something…anything.

"I'm sorry about Liam ruining our date. He's nobody important but likes to think he's still relevant."

Blaine finally gave a small smile and looked over at Kurt, "It's alright. I guess I was just worried he was an ex-boyfriend or something and maybe there was some sort of history between you two? I mean, apparently you wore a gift from him to our date."

Kurt looked down at his feet and stopped walking halting Blaine as well. "Look Blaine, I'm really sorry about him. Liam is just an ex and we were together for a while before he dumped me for no reason on Valentine's day. I really don't have any feelings for him at all. I mean he's kind of a jerk in my eyes now for doing that to me. I completely forgot he was the one who bought me this vest to be honest. I just really liked it and it seems like something I would buy myself anyway." He dared to look up at Blaine who was smiling a little more now and seemed to relax a little. "Also, that lunch with him is never going to happen, I just wanted him to leave."

Blaine grasped tighter to Kurt's hand and led them down a street toward a cafe. "Good. Because I kind of like you Kurt."

Kurt was sure he had actual heart eyes from staring at Blaine. "I kind of like you too Blaine."

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After a lovely meal, Blaine insisted on paying for lunch since he was the one who asked out Kurt.

"Fine. But I pay next time."

Blaine smiled. "So there's a next time?"

"Of course there's a next time."

Blaine looked down and softly laughed. Kurt absolutely loved when he did that. It was about the most adorable thing on the planet.

"I hope your brother and his girlfriend can keep each other occupied a few more hours. There's somewhere I wanted to take you but I want it to be a surprise." Blaine grabbed Kurt's hand and led them out of the cafe toward 5th avenue.

"They can keep themselves occupied. I told you Rachel is obsessed with moving to Broadway one day."

They stopped outside a department store and Kurt looked up. His eyes widened as he looked at "Valentino" in gold letters on a huge building.

Blaine was smiling and looked shy now. "My brother just did an add with Valentino so he's here now and said we could come see the designs and stuff if we wanted. I know you love fashion so I thought-"

He was cut off by Kurt throwing himself into Blaine's arms. "This is so incredible! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!" He hugged Blaine to tight hoping to convey what this meant to him. In all of Kurt's times coming to Manhattan, he had never once gone into a fashion icon's store.

"Of course." Blaine led them up to the first floor where they were greeted by a thin woman in her 40's.

"Blaine, darling, we're so glad you could come! Your brother is through the doors finishing the photo shoot." The lady spoke with a British accent and if Kurt didn't know better, she was flirting with Blaine. She looped her arm through his and led him through the doors but Blaine kept a firm grasp on Kurt's hand as well.

Kurt was awestruck at the magnificence of this place. It was so beautiful with people everywhere. It was exactly the type of place Kurt could picture himself in the future. Clothes and accessories scattered around the room with the most extraordinary outfits Kurt had ever seen. They entered the photo shoot where loud music was playing and a man was posing with his hands on his hips and a sort of wicked smiled. If Kurt was being honest, the man was beautiful. He was a model after all. Soft wavy hair and a chiseled jawline, there was no doubt that this was Blaine's brother. They definitely had an attractive gene in their family somewhere. Cooper had bright blue eyes and a smoldering smile that made Kurt weak in the knees. He was gorgeous.

The music finally stopped. The lady that had been there before was gone and the photographer went to the back to talk to a man who had his back turned to all of them.

"Cooper!" Blaine called out to his brother.

Cooper looked up and smiled the same mega watt smile that Blaine had. Definitely brothers.

"Blaine! Oh man I didn't think you guys would make it." Cooper looked over at Kurt. "Is this him? They boyfriend?"

Kurt and Blaine both turned scarlet at Cooper's statement.

"This is Kurt, Kurt this is my brother Cooper."

"Nice to meet you Kurt, you're pretty handsome." Cooper shook hands with Kurt and all Kurt could do was blush.

"Yeah you too, I'm a big fan! I have all your Vogue covers in my room!"

"Wow, that's awesome! Well let me show you around then." Cooper took Kurt's arm and led him on a tour. Kurt glanced back at Blaine but noticed the annoyed look on his face. Kurt felt bad about his obvious crush on Blaine's brother but it was hard to ignore a model that you admired since you were a pre-teen!

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After the tour, Cooper gave Kurt a signed headshot and the number to Valentino's agency if he wanted to submit some original designs. Kurt professedly thanked him over and over again. The brother's said their goodbyes and left the building. On the walk downstairs, Kurt felt brave and reached for Blaine's hand. Blaine actually looked up in surprise and his faltered smile came back to life just a bit.

"That was amazing Blaine. Thank you."

"I didn't do anything, it was all Cooper."

"You didn't have to take me here. So thank you."

"Of course." Blaine smiled a little but it seemed hesitant. "Sorry, I'm just used to kind of being in my brother's shadow. I love Coop but I just wish that sometimes people would stop comparing us. I sound so winy." He dropped Kurt's hand but kept up pace with Kurt and his smile was still intact.

Kurt turned toward Blaine and put his arm through Blaine's. "I understand. He's a model and its easy to ogle his body but Blaine, you're incredible in your own way. I doubt your brother has a voice like yours or can sing like a dream. Or ace Calculus in his sleep." This got a laugh out of Blaine. "Plus at the end of the day, you're the one I want to do this with." Kurt stopped walking and turned to face Blaine. He leaned in slowly and pulled Blaine into a fierce kiss. This kiss was passionate and full of adrenaline. Kurt moved his hands to Blaine's neck and wrapped him in a soft embrace. Blaine's hands moved down to Kurt's waist and this moment right there was the picture perfect movie moment Kurt had only dreamed of.