Two Steps Beyond
Part 165
Time seemed to stand still as they waited for Brittany to appear. With it being opening night, most of the cast made their way back out into the theater instead of leaving straight out the stage door. No sooner did Brittany appear, did she spot her friends and family and go running towards them. Her parents looked on proudly as Brittany ran straight into Jeff's arms and he spun her around in excitement. It wasn't till after they shared a kiss did she go and see everyone else, starting with her parents. No sooner did her parents congratulate her did Jeff's parents and sisters followed by Ally. As much as her friends wanted to congratulate her, they all knew they had to wait their turn.
Once Brittany made the rounds she couldn't help but laugh as her arms were filled with flowers to the point her Mom as well as Mrs. Sterling had to help her. Before they got ready to leave, Jeff decided to give Brittany the gift he'd gotten for her. Brittany's eyes grew wide as she opened the box of the pendant, she couldn't believe Jeff had gotten her something like this. She was shaking so badly, that she had to have Jeff put it on her. As he put it around her neck, Jeff got a reassuring smile from his parents. It was clear they approved of what he had done for this moment in Brittany's life. Since Jeff had given her his gift, Nick and Santana proceeded to give her their gift as did Blaine and Sebastian.
"You guys know you could've told us you were doing something like this." Beat said quietly to Blaine as Sebastian put the bracelet on Brittany. "Our flowers seem a little underwhelming."
"It's the thought that counts." Blaine replied. "We didn't decide to get her something till Monday. Nothing is stopping you from getting her something later on if you want. But you know Britt; she didn't expect anything for any of us. Us being here was more than enough for her."
"As much as I'd like to leave with you guys, I need to head out back through the stage doors. We've been told there is quite the crowd waiting for us. I just want to thank you all so much for coming; it truly means so much to me."
"It was our pleasure Britt." Hunter told her. "We'll be waiting for you around front." Brittany smiled, and gave Jeff one last hug and kiss before heading back once more. "How you feeling?" Hunter asked Jeff as they headed out.
"Proud."
"You've got every right to be. She was amazing." Cooper told him. "She was clearly in her element up there."
"Like Britt said, I can't even begin to thank you all for coming tonight. I know a Thursday opening wasn't convenient for those of you that had to come from far away, so thank you so much for being here."
"We wouldn't have missed this." Flint told him. "I know we could've come tomorrow night, but it wouldn't have felt right missing her big moment. We wouldn't be us if we didn't support the big moments in each other's lives or those of our loved ones. And this moment for Brittany was definitely big."
"Just remember, this is only the start." Blaine told him. "You do know that most of our parents are going to be coming out to see the show next week as well."
"That I know, and I can't believe they're coming either. It really isn't necessary."
"It is to them. You try telling the rest of our parents it's not necessary."
"Blaine's right dear." Mrs. Sterling said as she and Mr. Sterling walked up next to him. "They can't wait to come and support Brittany."
"What is it?" Nick asked as Santana tightened her hold on his hand.
"I'm just really happy for Britt. Jeff's right, there really are no words to describe the support everyone has shown her."
"That's what friends do." Nick then kissed her on the cheek. "You've got to know the guys see you and Brittany as their friends as well, not just as mine and Jeff's girlfriends."
"I know." Santana then looked around. "Where are the girls?" Her words caused Nick to look around as well, but soon they both began to laugh. "I should've known." There walking behind them were Ally and Megan talking with Hunter and David. "Good thing they're both such good sports."
"I thought you told them Hunter has a girlfriend."
"I did. But that's not going to stop them from talking to him. I think David got pulled into the conversation by default. He was probably talking with Hunter when they came up to him. Where are we going next?"
"I have no clue. We should probably ask Jeff."
They had plenty of time to talk with Jeff since it seemed to take the cast forever to make their way from the stage door to the sidewalk. Those that had early class waited till Brittany appeared so they could say goodnight while the rest all went out to grab something to eat. Once they were seated, the conversation soon went back to the show and everyone shared their opinions with Brittany. Not surprisingly, she wasn't thrilled with the girl playing Amber either. It seemed that while the rest of the cast got along, she didn't spend time with the rest of them unless she had to. Those words were all Rachel and Brody needed to hear to understand some of the discord on stage.
"Has your director talked to her about her performance?" Rachel asked.
"As far as I know, yes. And I know the producer and director both spoke to her after the show today. Her performances in rehearsal can be really hit or miss."
"Brody, since you were at auditions what is your take on all this?" Dave asked.
"She was really good at the audition which makes me wonder what was going on. It's not like it was her first show so your guess is as good as mine. But I think I'm going to give my friend a call tomorrow and see his take on things. From my point of view, she was the only week spot in the show. Everyone else was incredible."
When Sebastian arrived at school Friday morning he was more tired than he realized. After picking up another coffee since he'd down his one from home on the train he headed towards the union to get some work done prior to his first class. He was just getting to work when he heard the chairs around him pull out. "Morning." Sebastian said as he glanced up from his book. "
"You look tired, late night last night?" Nate asked even though he was pretty sure he knew the answer.
"Yes actually, we all went out to get something to eat after Brittany's show last night."
"That's right, how was it?" Michael asked.
"It was really good except for one person. But the rest of the cast more than made up for it." Sebastian told them. "And Britt was really good. Aren't you seeing it tonight?"
"Yes, Dylan got tickets for tonight since last night sold-out pretty fast. How is Brittany?"
"She was really happy afterwards. She couldn't believe we all came to support her. Does she know you're coming tonight?"
"I think so since Dylan told Jeff. Are you guys going?" Michael asked Nate and John.
"We are actually. We are taking the girls on Sunday. For an off-Broadway show it's not an easy ticket to get." John said. "At least knowing you, Blaine, and all of your friends were there last night makes sense why tickets were difficult to come by."
"Yea." Sebastian replied. "Even Brittany's parents as well as Jeff's family came out for the show. She was a bit overwhelmed by all the support. I know she'd love to see you all so if you wait afterwards, be sure to say hi to her."
"We will." Nate said.
While Sebastian was having this conversation with the guys, Blaine and Jeff were having a similar conversation at NYU. "Was she still sleeping when you left?" Dylan asked.
"She was, but I know she didn't plan on sleeping too late since my family, her parents, as well as Nick's sister are in town. I'm pretty sure she plans on taking them around town while the rest of us are in class. Thankfully though, most of us aren't in class late so she'll be able to get a nap in before her performance tonight."
"How long is the family in town for?" Bryan asked.
"Till Sunday." Jeff replied. "When are you all leaving for break?"
"We leave Sunday night." Dylan replied.
"Same here." Bryan replied. "Mexico here I come."
"Should we be on the lookout for you making a fool of yourself in any videos that might surface?" Blaine asked.
"If it was a couple years ago, yes. But I think I've outgrown the utter idiot stage. Blaine, when are you and Seb leaving?"
"Tomorrow morning. And before you wonder, there will be no crazy video available since we're not going to a Spring Break hotspot."
"Where are you guys going?" Dylan asked.
"Grand Cayman."
"Didn't you guys go there for Thanksgiving?"
"We did and since we enjoyed our time so much we're going back. Our week is going to be spent diving and relaxing which is just what we both need."
"And we're sure you're leaving a few things out and we appreciate that." Jeff said with a laugh. "I will be thinking of you all as I wander the city."
"Come now, I'm sure you and Brittany will enjoy yourselves even if you're just staying in the city." Blaine told him. "And if I recall, she told you to go on the trip with the rest of the guys and you declined."
"That's because I didn't want her spending the first week of her show here in the city alone. And it wouldn't have felt right going to Florida and partying without her. The only reason Nick is going is because Santana is going to be away working and she threatened to kick his ass if he didn't go."
"From the time we've spent with Santana, I believe her when she says something like that." Dylan said.
"You're right, she would and Nick would prefer to not piss her off." Blaine said. "He loves her too much. So, if him going on vacation with the guys makes her happy, he'll do it. Personally, Bas and I are glad she gave him the kick in the ass to go without her."
"Goes to show she trusts him. I don't know many girlfriends that would send their boyfriends to Florida to party without them." Bryan said.
"If you knew the road they took to get to where they are, you'd understand that they have a unique trust and understanding of each other." Jeff told him. "Santana knows Nick would never do anything to hurt her. Just as he knows she'd never do something to hurt him."
Sebastian was leaving his last class of the day when his phone rang. He expected it to be Blaine, but was surprised to see that it was his Dad. "Hey, what can I do for you?" Sebastian said as he made his way to the subway.
"I can't remember if you and Blaine are going to be in town when your Mother and I arrive."
"Are you arriving tonight?"
"No, we arrive on Sunday. I take it from that response you guys fly out early tomorrow."
"We do. We're trying to make the most of our time break."
"Are you boys going diving again?"
"We are actually. Safe to say, Blaine is hooked. And since Cooper and Lexi came down last time we didn't get in as much diving as we expected, but we don't regret it."
"Make sure you hit the reef on the far side of the island."
"We plan too." Sebastian replied. "I figured it was a bit much for Blaine's first outing, but since he loves it so much I know he'll enjoy it. But if you can think of any other spots we should hit just send me an email or text with them. We're not flying back until late next Saturday so we have lots of time."
"If I think of any other spots I will let you know."
"Is there any other reason you're calling because I can't help but think there is more to it?" Sebastian said as he walked down the steps towards the subway. "From the sound, I think you know where I am so if I drop you I'll call you when I get back home."
"It's something little, but I thought you'd appreciate it."
"What would that be?"
"Since your Mother and I already told you our thoughts about your performance after Cooper and Lexi sent those discs. I thought you'd like to know your Mom actually printed out one of the photos of you and Blaine and has it on the piano."
"You're kidding?"
"Nope. It was there on the piano when I came home from work the other day."
"She only keeps family pictures on there and well…Blaine isn't family."
"Technically he is since he's Cooper's brother. But it isn't like that; the picture is up there because it's you and Blaine. She knows Blaine's an important part of your life and that you both love each other." When Sebastian got quiet, Mr. Smythe had to ask a few times if he was still there as he was afraid the call had been dropped. "Seb?"
"I…I just can't believe she did that."
"Seb, she's always supported you and loved you. She just had issues she's needed to work through. I thought you realized that over Christmas."
"I did. This is just something I never expected."
"Well, I can tell you we had friends over the other night and she was quick to show them a picture of Lexi, Cooper, and the kids as well as you and Blaine. She was definitely the proud Mother in that moment."
"After what I saw over Christmas, I can believe it. Though that doesn't mean I'm not shocked. It's just still surprising to me. It's such a change. Part of me is still expecting things to go wrong. But the longer it goes, the easier it gets to accept things are changing."
"I know and that's all I ask. But I thought you'd like to know that little tidbit. It might seem insignificant to some, but I knew you'd know what it meant. Well, you're probably almost home so I'll let you go. I'm sure you still have a bit of packing to do."
"You're right, I do. But thank you for calling and I will talk to you once Blaine and I come home."
"Alright. You boys have a wonderful time!"
"We plan on it. Bye Dad!'
"Bye Seb!"
When Sebastian walked into the apartment he was surprised to see their bag as well as all their gear in the foyer. "B, are you here?" He called out as he walked down the hallway. Sebastian heard a faint response so he knew Blaine was home. Upon reaching the living room, he didn't see Blaine so he called out once more and Blaine replied that he was in the bedroom. "Well, what are you doing home already?" Sebastian asked once he spotted Blaine stretched across their bed in only a pair of boxer briefs.
"My last class was canceled." Blaine couldn't help but smile as he noticed the change in Sebastian's expression. "See something you like?"
"Very much so." Sebastian replied as he set his bag down. "This is my sort of surprise since I'd gotten used to getting home before you some days. May I join you?"
"I was hoping you would. We're all packed so we have nothing that needs our attention this evening. Unless you have something planned that I don't know of."
"Nothing at all actually." Sebastian replied as he began to change out of his clothes. "Only plan I had was packing but I saw you finished doing that for us."
"There wasn't much to do. Your dive gear was already packed and well, we really don't need much in terms of clothing since we plan on being nudists once more."
"Speaking of, you did pack sunscreen, right?" Sebastian said as he joined Blaine on the bed. "Don't want any sensitive parts of us burnt."
"No, don't want that. So yea, sunscreen is packed. What do you say we get a head start on break?" Blaine said as he closed the distance between them. "That is, if you want to?"
"Do you really think I'd object?" Sebastian said as he wrapped an arm around Blaine. "I couldn't think of a better way to start our break." The next thing Blaine felt were Sebastian's lips on his, which is what he'd been wanting since he'd heard Sebastian come through the door that day. He didn't know when it quite came over him, but he knew he'd never been happier finding out the last of his classes had been canceled. So the fact that he made it home before Sebastian it allowed him to get everything done so they had the whole evening to themselves.
Once he felt himself being rolled onto his back and Sebastian's body above his, Blaine wrapped his arms tightly around him, pulling Sebastian even closer if possible. Sebastian responded by moving his hips just enough which caused their erections to rub against the other. Their kiss broke as he both moaned softly and while Blaine tried to bring Sebastian's lips back to his, Sebastian smirked and moved his attention to Blaine's neck. As much as Blaine wanted to keep kissing Sebastian, he couldn't deny how good his lips felt on his neck.
When his lips found the sweet spot on Blaine's neck, instinctively his body arched up off the bed and against Sebastian's. As his body relaxed, it was the opening Sebastian needed to move his hand between them. Once Sebastian's hand wrapped around him, Blaine's moans echoed throughout their bedroom. While Sebastian could've kept stroking him, he needed more as well as Blaine was having quite the effect on him. Blaine knew this was true when he felt Sebastian rutting against his leg. No sooner did Sebastian's lips reach the top of Blaine's boxer briefs did Blaine lift his hips off of the bed.
Sebastian didn't even remove them; he just pulled them down enough so that Blaine was fully exposed. Before Blaine had a chance to say anything, Sebastian took him completely into his mouth, not even bothering to tease him. With the fervor Sebastian moved over him, it was clear Sebastian wanted this as much as Blaine did. And while Sebastian was always eager, there seemed more to it this time around. While one of his hands drifted to the top of Sebastian's head the other gripped the sheet tightly beneath him. In patented form Sebastian kept bring Blaine close to the edge but didn't take him over till Blaine's moans were an incoherent mess.
Once Sebastian took him over, Blaine became a shaking mess beneath him due to the extent of the climax he'd experienced. Blaine's eyes were still heavy when Sebastian crawled up over him and looked down upon him. As he licked his lips slowly, Blaine reached up and snaked a hand around Sebastian's neck and pulled him into a kiss. "How you feeling killer?" Sebastian asked once it broke.
"That was…you're beyond talented Bas."
"I'm glad you approve." He replied in only a manner Sebastian could, with a smirk across his face.
"I think it's time I returned the favor."
"No rush B, I can wait."
"You can, but I don't want to. So please, lay down." There was a glint in Blaine's eyes that Sebastian didn't even bother to question. Soon he was lying on his back and Blaine was kneeling next to him. "Let's get these off of you." Sebastian nodded and raised his hips off of the bed so Blaine could pull his boxers off. With as long as Sebastian's legs were Blaine ended up getting off of the bed to remove them and tossed them into the hamper along with his own. When Blaine didn't immediately return to the bed, Sebastian propped himself up on his elbows."
"B?"
"Just lie back Bas." Sebastian did as he was asked, but couldn't help wonder what Blaine was up to. But once he heard the closet door open he had a good idea what was going to happen. Upon returning, Blaine noticed a smirk on Sebastian's face. "So you don't mind?"
"Not at all, unless you want me to."
"No, I'm glad that you don't mind since I'm positive you're going to enjoy it."
"You would know."
"I would." Blaine replied as he crawled back onto their bed. Since Sebastian knew what Blaine had in mind, he moved his legs apart so that Blaine could settle himself between them. "Eager, aren't we?" Sebastian just smiled up at him. While Blaine prepped Sebastian he leaned over just enough so that he could flick his tongue over the tip of Sebastian's cock. When Sebastian jerked his hips in response, Blaine coated the vibrator with a bit of lube before sliding it in. "You okay?"
"Yes." Sebastian replied as Blaine straddled his lap. Him Blaine sitting just below where he knew Sebastian wanted him, he hit the first button on the remote. As he'd expected, Sebastian jerked his hips off of the bed. Blaine watched as Sebastian's face contorted slightly, it wasn't till he looked completely comfortable did he click the remote once more. This time around Sebastian had a more pleasurable look in his face as he was more used to the sensation. Once he reached out towards Blaine, Blaine rose up onto his knees and positioned himself over Sebastian. "B?" It was in that moment; Sebastian realized he hadn't prepped Blaine.
"Relax, Bas." As the words left Blaine's mouth he lowered himself onto Sebastian.
"You knew full well what you wanted, didn't you?" Sebastian asked as he reached out and placed his hands on Blaine's thighs.
"I did and I knew you wouldn't object."
While the conversation might've seemed odd to some, it allowed Blaine to adjust while he continued to tease Sebastian. Remember the feeling all too well from when Sebastian had done this to him, Blaine couldn't wait for Sebastian to experience it himself. While he'd been tempted over Valentine's weekend, they did so many other things that weekend they didn't quite get around to it. It didn't take long for them to find their rhythm and this time around Sebastian was a bit more enthusiastic than usual do to the added sensation.
With as good as it felt, Blaine clicked the remote once more which caused them both to moan loudly as it sent Sebastian's body into overdrive which caused his thrust to brush Blaine's prostate once more. Even with as sensitive as Sebastian was, he moved one of his hands off of Blaine's thigh to his erection, wanting them both to go over together. Blaine was more sensitive than he realized since it only took a few stokes of Sebastian's hand to send him over. And as he did, he unintentionally, flicked the remote which sent Sebastian over the edge. He thrust so forcefully, beneath Blaine that he almost knocked him off of his lap.
Realizing what he'd done Blaine quickly turned the remote off and by doing so Sebastian finally relaxed began to relax beneath him. "That…" Sebastian couldn't even speak as his entire body was sensitive.
"I know Bas, I know." Blaine went to get up off of him but Sebastian stopped him.
"Please don't."
"I won't till you want me to Bas, promise."