Two Steps Beyond
Part 2
By the time Sebastian returned to everyone the atmosphere around them had completely changed. Whether they wanted to or not they couldn't ignore what they saw. "I don't mean to be a party-pooper but I'm going to go in as I'm not going to be the best company anymore. Thanks again for coming guys!" Sebastian then leaned down to give Blaine another kiss. "And B, don't come rushing in on my account. I need some time to myself." After he walked away Cooper wrapped his arm around Blaine's shoulders while Blaine ran his fingers through his hair.
"Blaine, are you going to go in after him?" Santana asked.
"I will, but not now. When he says he wants to be alone, he means it. And judging from his expression I know what this is about. Now, where were we before Bas got up to talk with his Mother?"
When Sebastian walked up the stairs of the deck the guys' Dads were all out on the deck. "Are you okay Seb?" Mr. Anderson asked.
"Yea, thanks again for everything." He then opened the door and walked inside. He was almost through the kitchen and all the Moms when Mrs. Anderson came up behind him.
"Seb, what happened because your Mother didn't look too happy when she left?"
"Gotta love how you just cut straight to the chase."
"You're a lot like both my boys in that if I didn't cut to the chase I wouldn't get answers. You'd just try to gloss over whatever is going on."
"Fine, she tried to talk to me about what happened the other night and got upset when I wouldn't. I don't know why she'd even try, though I guess she assumed I wouldn't throw a fit with all my friends around. And last but not least she's not happy that I'm going to bring Blaine with me when we talk tomorrow before we go to Dave's."
"Today was not the day to try and fix things."
"I told her that very thing."
"May I ask why you're bringing Blaine with you?"
"I'm not comfortable around her by myself anymore and Blaine offered to go with me. And that way we can go straight to Dave's afterwards."
"You do know Blaine's Dad or I would be willing to go with you."
"I appreciate that but I really don't want either of you involved more than you are already. Hell, I don't want Blaine involved but she sort of pulled him into this. I'd ask Lexi but now they have their own set of issues to resolve again. If I'm being honest, I'd rather just forget it all happened but I know that's not going to happen."
"Alright, just remember we're here if you want to talk things through."
"Thanks." Sebastian then kissed her on the cheek before heading upstairs.
It was about an hour later when Blaine came walking into his room to find Sebastian lying in bed with his headphones on and his eyes closed. Now that everyone that was leaving was gone, Blaine changed out of what he was wearing and put on a pair of sweats before getting into bed. "Feeling any better?" He asked once Sebastian turned to look at him.
"A bit."
"What are you listening to?"
"Miles Davis." Blaine just smiled. Whenever Sebastian needed to calm down his go to music was always jazz. And judging from his body language it seemed to be working. "How'd the rest of the conversation go?"
"It was interesting. I'm still convinced Jeff is going to make Nick regret what he said. Nick totally fell into Cooper's set up unlike the three of us. And I'm pretty sure all the guys now think the three of us have kink fetishes."
"If it makes them happy, so be it. I'm sure Lacy's going to laugh at all the new business in the next couple of weeks. Us private school boys are truly living up to our reputations. We're supposedly such good boys, but are truly bad."
"There is a time and place to be bad." Blaine said as he curled up against Sebastian. "And that wasn't implying anything considering where we are. You look like you just need to be tonight."
"You're getting very good at readying me B. Though I wouldn't mind what we talked about after graduation. Getting lost while kissing you might just be what I need, though you deserve better than to be used as something to just make me forget what I'm feeling."
"You wouldn't be using me Bas. No matter how many times we've done things to make the other feel better, it's always about us on the most important level. Our kisses are never meaningless, nor is anything else we choose to do. Plus, if I didn't want to kiss you or do other things to or with you, it wouldn't happen. But if that's what you want, I won't force you to kiss me." Blaine then glanced up at Sebastian and smiled.
"You're adorable, you know that, right?"
"There's that word again."
"What can I say, Santana was right. Sometimes it just fits. Now, are you going to answer?"
"Yes, I know I'm adorable."
"And modest to boot." Sebastian then took his headphones, off since he hadn't been listening to anything since Blaine joined him. Once he set his headphones and iPod on the nightstand he scooted down on the bed so he was face to face with Blaine. They'd just begun to kiss when there was a knock on Blaine's door. "We should probably acknowledge that."
"If we ignore it they could just assume we're sleeping."
"As tempting as that sounds, you haven't been up here long enough to be that sound asleep."
"There you go being the responsible one."
"I don't want your parents to regret letting me stay." Sebastian said while Blaine walked to open the door. When Blaine opened the door he was a bit surprised to see Lexi standing there.
"Come on in." He said before opening the door wider so she could walk in.
"I'm not interrupting am I?"
"That depends on what you think you're interrupting." Sebastian replied. "What do you want?"
"I just wanted to check on you before I went to bed. I saw that something obviously happened between you and Mother before she left since she didn't look too happy."
"I'm fine. It actually felt good to get how I was feeling off my chest."
"If you don't mind me asking, what did you say to her?"
"That she was going to have to work even harder to fix things between us since she dragged Blaine into it this mess."
"Sounds like what I said to her, but instead of Blaine it was Cooper. Though, I did mention Blaine at one point. Dad said she knows she put her foot in her mouth big time."
"At least now I know who I get my tendency of speaking before thinking from."
"Well, since you seem okay right now I'll be going. I just needed to see how you were doing."
"I appreciate that Lexi. Love you."
"Love you too Bas. Night guys!" When she left, Lexi closed the door behind her and the guys got comfortable again.
"So, do you want to pick up where we were or just go to sleep?" Sebastian asked.
"Pick up where we left off."
"Me too."
The next morning when they came downstairs the house was definitely full of activity. "I was hoping you boys would be up soon."
"Morning Nana. Why, are you guys leaving soon?"
"No, but we were hoping to get to spend some time with you and Seb since we didn't get too yesterday."
"Sorry about that."
"That's quite alright Blaine. Yesterday was about you and your friends. Seeing you enjoying yourself made up for it. But now, what is this your Mom is telling us that the two of you are going to be living together in New York."
"Yes Nana, Bas and I are going to be living together. We're actually living near Cooper and Lexi."
"Those sound like some fancy living arrangements Blaine considering where they live." His Grandma said.
"They are."
"And just how did you boys manage something like this?" Blaine looked at Sebastian.
"Why don't you tell them Bas?"
"It's actually my apartment. My grandparents left it to me when they passed away."
"I'm sorry to hear that. We're you close to them?"
"Very, though Lexi was closer since she lived with them for a while. Speaking of, where is my sister?"
"She went out for a run with Cooper, so I'm on grandma duty." Mrs. Anderson replied. "So, if you boys are hungry you need to fend for yourselves."
"We can do that." Blaine replied. "Have you guys eaten yet?"
"No, why? Are you offering to cook?" His grandfather asked.
"If you guys trust me and Bas, sure, we'll cook."
"Don't let him fool you Dad, they are both good cooks."
"Then cook away boys. Impress us."
Breakfast was just about ready then Lexi and Cooper returned. "Whatever you're making Mom smells amazing."
"Thanks, but I'm not cooking. Blaine and Seb are."
"Guys, do we have time to shower?"
"We can make time." Sebastian replied. "You look like you need it."
"I love you too."
"I know. Now go, we can only give you ten minutes tops before it'll be ruined."
"Yes sir."
"Cooper must like you to take that from you Seb."
"He does like him Nana. They give as good as they get. It can get quite entertaining." Once Lexi and Cooper came back down, everyone was already seated and was just waiting for them to start. It was pretty safe from the response that Blaine and Sebastian did impress as his Grandfather had requested.
"Since it's pretty clear both of you can cook, whose going to be doing most of the cooking once you're living together?" Blaine's Grandma asked.
"Probably whoever gets home first?" Blaine replied.
"And if we're both home, we'll do it together." Sebastian added.
"Seems like you boys have things figured out." Nana said.
"We'd like to think so." Blaine said. "Now if you don't mind we're going to start cleaning up as we need to get ready since we have a stop to make before heading to another party.
"You boys go ahead, we'll clean up." Mr. Anderson told them. "It's the least we can do after you made such a wonderful breakfast."
"You won't get any complaints from us." Sebastian replied. "Since there are a lot of dishes." Once they got up for them table and headed out Cooper looked at his Dad.
"Why do I have a feeling I got drafted into dish duty with you?"
"That's because you did. Let's get started because Seb is right, there's a lot."
With the water flowing over them in the shower Blaine wrapped his arms around Sebastian. "I think it's safe to say my grandparents really like you."
"Why do you say that?"
"Instinct, though I really can't blame them. You're pretty special Sebastian Smythe."
"So are you Blaine Anderson. I'm surprised you actually asked me to join you for a shower with them in the house."
"We've behaved well enough that we're allowed to do this while they're still here. It's not like we're having sex, we're just taking a long shower."
"True. We do have to get clean."
When they finally came downstairs Cooper just looked at them. "You two should be squeaky clean with as long as you were in there."
"I have no idea what you're talking about." Blaine said before sliding his arm around Sebastian's waist.
"Right. Now get your butts out back since that's where everyone is."
"Where are you going?"
"To take the grandparents luggage out to their cars."
"We can help."
"No you can't, your presence is requested outside." They both just shrugged their shoulders and headed towards the deck.
"I see Cooper found you." Mrs. Anderson said once they came through the doors.
"I'm sorry Mom, did you need us?"
"No, just your grandparents wanted to see you guys before you left. They were hoping you two weren't going to leave without saying goodbye."
"We wouldn't have done that." Blaine told them. "Though, it's going to need to happen soon, as Bas and I need to get going in a little bit."
"That's alright; we don't want to keep you boys." His grandfather said. "But, can you do us all a favor?"
"Sure, what?"
"Send us a few postcards from your European adventure. It'll make us old folk happy."
"I think we can manage that, what do you think Bas?"
"It might be tough, but we'll find a way to make it happen." When Sebastian answered Blaine couldn't help notice the way his Nana kept looking at them.
"Is there something wrong Nana?"
"I just realized I've yet to see you kiss this handsome boyfriend of yours." Blaine just looked up at Sebastian and smiled. "I just figured I would've seen it at least once considering how long your Mom has said the two of you have been together."
"They're probably just trying to behave dear."
"Kissing is a completely natural thing to do when you're happy and in love. No need to not do it around people."
"You're not wrong Nana." Cooper said as he leaned against the house. "And these two normally do, a lot. Maybe they're just being shy." Blaine and Sebastian just looked at Cooper and shook their heads.
"Is this true boys?"
"Yes Nana. Bas and I are usually pretty affectionate."
"Then what's stopping you. Please tell me you two aren't not kissing because we're here." Cooper, Lexi, and his parents were doing everything not to laugh out loud.
"It's up to you killer; I'm game if you are." Blaine just smiled up at Sebastian. He couldn't believe that his grandparents were basically requesting that he kiss his boyfriend. So as not to disappoint he did just that. The kiss wasn't short, but it wasn't something that either of them would have to be embarrassed about when it was over.
"That's more like it." Blaine just leaned his head against Sebastian's chest at the comment from his Nana.
"I think it's about time for you boys to go if you're going to run that errand before going to Dave's." Mrs. Anderson told them. "Let them know we'll be there after we take Cooper and Lexi to the airport."
"Got it Mom." Blaine then went to give each of his grandparents a hug and kiss goodbye. He was having a few words with his grandfather when he looked over his shoulder and saw both grandmothers giving Sebastian a hug and a kiss as well.
Once they got into Sebastian's car, Sebastian leaned over and slid his hand around Blaine's neck and pulled him close so that he could kiss him. The kiss was a bit messier than the one they'd shared just prior, but it felt so right at that moment. "I just need to say, you're grandparents are awesome." Sebastian said once he settled back in his seat before lowering the top.
"That they are, though I never expected that. I can't believe Nana asked us to kiss."
"Me either."
"I don't think she would've asked if Cooper hadn't added his two cents. But I'm not going to complain since I do enjoy kissing you."
"Your grandparents and my Dad's parents would've gotten along great." Sebastian said as they backed down the driveway.
"Bas, why don't you ever talk about your Mom's parents?"
"We don't have the best relationship. They're not accepting of my choice, as they put it."
"I'm sorry Bas."
"That's alright. Though that is one time my Mother really stood up for me. She tried to get through to them that me being gay isn't a choice, it's who I am. They still think I'll grow out of it, but until I do they'd rather not be a part of my life."
"Their loss, as you're an incredible person."
"Thank you B."
"Now, did that crazy moment with my grandparents put you in a better mood for what you're going to do?"
"I think so, as I'm not fretting over it. And after saying what I did last night I don't have as much pent up frustration. So who knows, maybe something good can come out of it. But if it goes to shit, I know I can blow off some steam when we get to Dave's."
By the time they arrived at Sebastian's, Blaine had a little bit of hope for the day since Sebastian seemed to have an open mind going in. When they walked inside Blaine could see why Lexi didn't want to stay there with the kids as there were boxes everywhere. "Hey boys! I was wondering when you were going to get here."
"Hey Dad. So, where is she?"
"Your Mother is outside. And Seb, please try and listen, because she knows that she's messed up badly."
"I'm glad that she knows that, but I can't make any promises Dad. She crossed a line in a big way."
"She knows."
"If she knows, why does she do it?"
"I wish I had an explanation for you. But just listen to her before rushing to judgment."
When they walked outside, Sebastian's Mother was sitting on one of the chaise loungers. "Hello Mother."
"Hello Seb. Blaine. Please, come sit." Blaine looked up at Sebastian and gave him a reassuring smile. Once they sat down across from her Sebastian slid his hand into Blaine's.
"Dad said you had something you wanted to say."
"I have a lot of things I want to say, but I want to start off by telling you both how sorry I am. I know they might seem like empty words, but they're not. I'm truly appalled at myself for the way I acted that night. And Seb, it was wrong of me to even try and talk to you yesterday about what happened. It was your day to celebrate and nothing more." Sebastian glanced over at Blaine who just gave his hand a squeeze.
"I appreciate the apology Mother, I really do. I just wish that it wasn't necessary."
"Agreed. The worst part of all this is that I don't even know what set me off."
"Which day?"
"Touché. That first day, I had no right asking about that part of your life. And your Dad has reminded me that you and he have had that talk on more than one occasion. So, that is something I will never tread upon again."
"The nuclear meltdown happened when you basically accused me of selling my looks. Lexi got pissed and then the claws came out. And when Lexi had backed you into a corner you played dirty, called both of us out on our mistakes. Then just when I didn't think it could get worse, you dragged Blaine and Cooper into it."
"That was not one of my better moments."
"You think. Blaine here told me he's never seen his Mom that mad before and Cooper said the same thing."
"She had every right to be angry given what I said about her boys."
"It wasn't just because what you said about me and Cooper. It was also about what you said about Bas and Lexi. My Mom cares about both of them."
"I noticed that. And it seems my kids care about her as well considering they call her Mom."
"It's not to be disrespectful Mother; it's just…how it is."
"I understand, you don't need to explain. It just caught me off guard. And considering the way she stood up for all of you to me I can see why. That's how a Mother should react, not how I did."
"That I agree with. So, what are you going to do to fix it?" Sebastian asked. "Because as much as I want to have a relationship with you, I can't if it's going to cause constant stress to my life. I've finally gotten to a place where I'm happy and I'm not going to let you tear it apart."
"I know that, and that's why I have an appointment with a therapist tomorrow morning. I need to find out why I lash out the way I do when I get frustrated. It seems the more I care about someone, the worse it is. The last thing I want is to lose both you and Lexi now that I have you back in my life."
"You don't know how happy that makes me to hear that, but I hope you know that just because I'm happy doesn't mean I'm going to let my guard down."
"I wouldn't expect you two, especially with how I've hurt your recently. All I ask is that you at least allow me the chance to make things up to you, to both of you actually. I've wrong you Blaine as well."
"Well, I'm all for giving people an opportunity to redeem themselves, aren't I Bas?"
"That's correct B, you are. As for me Mother, I will give you a chance. Just know it's going to take time."
"Understood. Now, as much as I'd like to spend time with you both, you should probably get going since you have another party to get to." Once she finished they all stood up. "And Seb, I hope I get to see you before you leave for your trip."
"I'll come by. Good luck tomorrow Mother. It's not easy at first, but it helps if you're open to it."
"Thank you." Mrs. Smythe expected them to just walk away, but Sebastian turned around and gave her a hug and a kiss on the cheek before he and Blaine headed off to Dave's.