OK so I'm kinda literally writing both chapters for this and the OC at the same time right now. People have been asking for a new one of this and well the other...people are kind of demanding answers so I write this in a tizzy and hopefully it meets your expectations. This will be an odd chapter with a lot of small things going on so without further ramblings I give you the next chapter...which of course means I own nothing but the idea. Enjoy lovlies enjoy. R&R

Chapter 7 – First Step and Loose Ends

(KPOV)

"Hey Kurt! How's my boy?"

"Hi dad. I left you a message when I got in yesterday. You guys weren't home?" I had tried calling my dad and Carol when I was getting ready last night for my date with Blaine saying that I was in and settled but I had to settle for their answering machine.

"Sorry bout that kiddo. Mrs. Leinerman next door invited us over for dinner with the new neighbours down the street...and Carol said I had to go and play nice." I playfully scoffed at my dad because I honestly knew how much he hated small talk. He wasn't a very talkative guy to begin with, especially when he was uncomfortable with new people. He obviously only went to appease Carol and it was at moments like this where I saw how much Carol meant to my dad. I was grateful for that woman for so many reasons. She gave my dad a reason to live besides me, his son, and because of her I got a mother figure again and the best brother a guy could ask for, even if he was a dunce sometimes.

"It's ok dad, but I'm glad you got the message on the machine. It's been tiring here and I've only been here about 18 hours." I rubbed my neck as I sat down on Blaine's bed. He was in the shower and I was taking a breather from our conversation to check in with my dad and let him know I was going to be fine.

"You sound tired Kurt. Did you sleep ok last night? Any dreams?" His voice was laden with concern and I couldn't blame him; he knew how bad it got sometimes.

"Yeah I had dreams again...but it was ok: I got calmed down."

"How kid? I mean you were never very calm without Finn around I mean. He called this morning to see how you were doing for your first night by the way."

Aww Finn...you're cute when you try.

"That was sweet of him dad. I'll call him later and let him know I'm ok. But um yeah...a lot has happened since I got on the plane yesterday..". I sighed and I could hear his brow furrowing over the phone I swear.

"Kurt?...". So I took a deep breath and decided to tell my dad everything that had gone on between me and Blaine. Well not everything. I neglected the details of our kisses and intimate touches but I think I gave him enough specifics that he got the gist of how we felt about one another.

"Ok kid let me see if I follow. Blaine and you made up right?"

"Yes"

"You guys went on a date then?"

"Yes."

"And he took care of you last night by letting you stay overnight...in his bed?"

"Daaaaaad!" He was really only focusing on the fact that I shared a bed with Blaine last night.

"Ok, ok I'm sorry but he took care of you? He didn't force anything on you? Or hurt you again?" He tone was softening was the questions flowed.

"Yes, no and no. Dad this is the first time that I was able to open up to anyone about how wrecked I've been. He's promised that he'd never leave me again and I told him everything that happened. I also told him that he kind of caused the beginning of my breakdown and he's really upset about it and wants to make it right...and dad I actually believe him. He cares about me." I smiled sincerely about this for what I thought was the first time in years.

"So...ok...is h-he your b-boy-friend now then son?"

At that point Blaine had come into the bedroom after tapping lightly. It was funny that he was asking permission to enter his own room but the sentiment was there.

"Hey sorry to interrupt. I was just gonna grab a change of clothes...oh sorry you're still on the phone."

"No, its ok." I still had the receiver to my mouth then and my dad seemed to choke on my words.

"No? He's not your boyfriend! After all that you aren't together? I don't see how that's ok..."

"No no no dad I was talking to Blaine." My dad wanted me and him to be together?

"Oh sorry kid...wait can I talk to Blaine for a moment?" That was when my hands started to shake a little as I settled on Blaine's face.

"Um sure dad...hold on." I covered the receiver and whispered to Blaine, "my dad wants to talk to you".

I think that Blaine might have turned a colour of white that looked closer to my natural skin tone as he gulped audibly and with trembling hands grabbed the cell from my hands. He took a relaxing breath before addressing my dad. It was a funny sight. Blaine was standing in his slightly girly dressing robe with a towel around his neck trying to stand up straighter to talk to my dad over the phone, it was really cute.

(BPOV)

"Hello ." I tried to steady my voice but it had been a long time since I spoke with this man and considering our last meeting was barely cordial I was nervous as hell because I didn't know what he wanted to talk about. What had Kurt told him about us?

"Hello Blaine. How have you been son?" OK so far so good.

"Um I've been alright I guess sir. How have you, Carol and Finn been keeping?" Just play it polite Anderson.

"We've been alright thanks. Hearts still tickin. Carol is as lovely as ever and Finn's off at college kickin butt but that's not why I wanted to talk to you son." Oh shit here it comes. The stay the hell away from my son speech. You don't deserve him thing. He was probably right anyway. Just take it and respect the man's wishes. You've put this family through hell

"Well sir, what can I do for you?" It was an honest question. Oh crap here it comes...

"Blaine, you hurt Kurt in a very deep way and as his father I should be ready to fly there and teach you a thing or two about manners and loyalty..." Oh god it was worse than I thought. He thought I betrayed his son and that I was on the chopping block. I sat on the other side of the bed from Kurt who was looking at me suspiciously but with a trained sympathetic eye. I think he knew that I was getting the third degree.

"but..." But? There's a but?

"But I'm going to only say this once and I want you to pay attention kid. Kurt is my everything and seeing the torment he had gone through in the last year or so has been really hard on me as a father. I want him to be happy. You've got one chance Blaine. Kurt cares about you more than you think. He was devastated when you left; like his world disappeared and I never want to see that happen again."

I was gobsmacked but he paused obviously waiting for my response.

"Yes sir." I don't think my voice was very confident.

"I don't want to be this overbearing father but hell with it I'm going to. His last boyfriend was anything but kind to him and it took all my resolve not to lock Kurt up forever so that no one could ever hurt my boy again. So I ask you this kid: Are you Kurt's boyfriend now?"

Without missing a beat I responded with a very confident, "yes sir as long as he'll have me." I turned to Kurt who was shyly smiling at me as if he was involved in the conversation all along.

"Its about time you two screwed your heads on properly. Now I repeat DO NOT hurt my boy! You have one chance kid to not screw this up... ",he breathed out rather emotionally at this point so I interjected

"I will do everything in my power to not mess this up sir, I won't leave until I'm ordered away by Kurt himself. I can't see my life without him. I missed him so much."

There was too long of a pause and for a moment I thought that I needed to say more but I was cut off from my thoughts by another sigh from the intimidating man on the other end of the line.

"Ok Blaine. You have my blessing...for now. Please take care of my boy, and if you force anything on him I swear..."

"I know I know shot gun, I've been warned but there will be no need. Seeing him upset would probably kill me anyway."

"Good to hear kid. Tell Kurt I say bye ok? I gotta run and tell him to call his brother... he worries."

"I will Mr. Hummel and sir?"

"Yeah Blaine?"

"Thank you...for trusting me again."

"Just keep your promise and everything will be fine. I'm glad you two found one another again. Two halves don't always find each other to make them whole. I hope that's what this is for you two. Goodbye Blaine."

"Bye Mr. Hummel."

I hung up the phone and looked over at Kurt and I realized that I meant every word that I said to this man's father. I really would do anything to keep him happy. One chance was all I needed. I pulled him into an embrace and we both lightly cried. I know that he was budding with questions about what his dad and I talked about but for now no words were necessary. I would tell him later but for now I needed to hold onto my hopeful other half as tight as I could.

(KPOV)

My first 24 hours in New York had been emotionally draining but the rest of the next two weeks had been completely exhausting in every other way as well.

I spent most of my time running around the streets and parks of the university campus as I tried to figure out where the hell I needed to go. Rach and Mercedes had some experience with the campus already and came along for the trips on occasion to help me out. I had eventually found the admissions building and I was setting up my course schedule for the upcoming semester. I met with the career counsellors and my schedule looked pretty good actually with most of my classes in the early morning which I preferred.

Plus I needed to try and figure out my future dorm issue and I got plenty of run around involving this subject. It was looking like I would not be getting into a room until the Christmas break. On top of all that I was still trying to organize my stuff at the apartment, get my banking set up, buy school supplies, and lastly but definitely not least try and spend time with my boyfriend. That's right Blaine was my boyfriend now.

We met for coffee like we always used to, we'd usually go to his work no less because most days he had to start work right after our coffee. Sometimes when it was really busy he would start really early and take his break so he could sit with me to continue our ritual. He was attentive and sweet and we never did anything more than kiss on occasion; but always with loving touches and lingering glances.

We were taking it slow because we both came to the agreement that we didn't want to screw this up but Blaine also understood that I had been in an abusive relationship not too long ago and my head wasn't clear from the fog that still lingered there. I was still very nervous and scared about getting too close physically and emotionally.

Blaine had come over to spend time with Mercedes, Rach and me on occasion too. He even cooked for all 4 of us one night, making his Blaine payaya which was a huge hit with the girls. It was like we were back in high school again, and my girls were starting to finally fully give Blaine the seal of approval. We evenspent a night together on couch together because we had fallen asleep watching a late movie. Sleeping next to Blaine had become one of my new favourite things and I wish I could wake up to him every day.

Finn on the other hand was skeptic of our new relationship. I had spoken to him almost every night since my second day here. The talks were usually at night and they usually revolved around Finn's concern over Blaine's attentiveness towards me. He was just being brotherly I know but he was extremely worried that he would hurt me again. I told him that I had found a therapist in town and was continuing my therapy, taking my medication accordingly and that Blaine hadn't been anything but great to me. He seemed to relax a little at this but I told him that this weekend I wouldn't need to talk to him as much because I was spending the entire weekend with him since he took a couple vacation days that were owed to him. Blaine wanted to spend the whole weekend before school started showing me 'his New York' before I got too busy to spend time with him. Finn began to give me the `be safe and he better not hurt you` speech before I said goodnight. Still the best brother ever.

I laughed at the memory of Blaine giving me those stupid puppy dog eyes and pouting because he thought I'd be too busy to see him. Silly boy of course I'd want nothing more than to see him in between my classes. He made me feel warm, safe and wanted in every way.

As I lay in bed well couch actually but that's just a case of semantics as I began to drift into a sound sleep awaiting tomorrow...Friday the beginning of my weekend with Blaine. Granted Jess would be there on Friday but she was going to see her mom that weekend and would be gone from Saturday morning until Monday after work so it was basically just us. With a smile I drifted off to sleep hoping the dreams wouldn't come tonight because I had a great feeling about this weekend.

Ok so shortish I know but the next will be super long being the entire weekend in one chapter. R&R please. 3 Klaine love :)