AN: I think this chapter will open up to new opportunities but two of the main themes will still be the stripping and Kurt's illness.

Chapter Seven

Welcome to my silly life

Blaine felt very awkward as he and Kurt made his way to the diner that June wanted to meet in. Despite the fact that today was a bad day for Kurt, the brunette had decided that he was going to come with Blaine (though not eat with June) and also pick out a formal blue shirt and brown trousers for Blaine. They were holding hands and approaching the diner as June arrived in a limo.

"June," Blaine smiled weakly, trying to hide the huge insecurity that he felt in this moment, "How are you? I hope I'm not running late."

"I think I've told you Blaine, I don't believe that someone of high regard could be running late, of course you're not at that level yet, but I feel someday soon you will achieve that. No, when you feel you are running late it just means that everyone else has arrived early," she smiled as she picked up her designer purse.

Kurt quickly looked at Blaine, pressed a kiss to his cheek, and said softly into his ear, "I'll see you later," he nodded to June, "Ms Dolloway, it's nice to see you again," he said though he felt that it was quite a bit of a concealed lie.

Kurt turned to leave, but June beckoned him to come back with a simple move of her fingers.

"You," she said in a strict voice that Kurt had learned to associate with a small amount of terror due to June's authority, "I would feel uncomfortable if you didn't eat with Blaine and myself, especially given your condition."

"It's fine," Kurt smiled as he looked at Blaine, "I was just going to do some shopping and meet up with Blaine later."

June shook her head as if refusing this idea, "No, shopping you can do at any time, don't make me insist that you eat with us, I feel a desire to open up doors for the both of you, of course you might need to slip in through the side entrance whilst Blaine goes in through the front."

Blaine shifted awkwardly, but Kurt nodded.

"Then I'd be delighted to, I always have such an interest in what Blaine is doing and I support him one-hundred percent," Kurt repeated as Blaine reached for Kurt's hand.

"Then let's not waste any more time outside, we need to go in and the two of you need to eat something good for you."

Kurt nervously nodded, not sure if he was being seen as a charity case or not, but there was an enormous possibility that he was.

Once they were sitting down, June looked at Blaine, "Try the salmon dear, and you" god, both guys hated it when she used that term for Kurt, it made it seem that Kurt was just this disgusting insect that June had to be associated with. Blaine very much disapproved of it and Blaine disliked June a little more each time it was used. Did he respect her and admire her? Yes. Did he hate the way she would treat the love of his life? Yes. "You can order a salad."

Kurt gripped Blaine's hand under the table as Blaine looked at him not sure whether to argue back as June had agreed to pay for the meal. Kurt knew this and he could feel the hesitation within Blaine so quickly added, "A salad sounds good, what about the Waldorf?"

"Excellent choice," June said with a tight lipped smile. "Blaine, I do want you to do another showcase for me like before, you were so impressive in it."

Blaine tried not to reflect on the types of showcases that he had been doing lately, he didn't want to think about those prospects and he feared that one day June would discover this secret second life that he held to. "I would love to do that, thank you very much," he nodded as Kurt smiled.

As much as Kurt disliked June Dolloway, he felt exceptionally proud of his future husband and wanted the best for him. He would always want the best for Blaine.

"Is there a way that Kurt could be included again, it would mean a lot to me and I think he showed his talents last time," Blaine spoke up as Kurt smiled wider, keeping his eyes and concentration on the table despite how much he adored his man.

"As long as he feels up to it," June replied, "I would like to have full song approval before it happens though, the last showcase was a success for all three of us and I was given a lot of credit for that duet, but I dislike being shocked Blaine and so I think it would be best for us to discuss exactly what will happen."

"Thank you, I'm sure Kurt won't disappoint you," Blaine said with a warm smile as Kurt nodded.

"I would be horrified to do so," he added and June sighed.

"However, given the fact that he isn't in the best of health, I don't think it should be listed on the program, there are too many variables that would go wrong in a situation like that." June turned towards Kurt and Blaine wasn't sure if she was being ironic or just curious as she asked him, "How is being HIV positive treating you?"

Blaine's eyes widened in disbelief that this was a conversation that this was actually happening and Kurt squeezed Blaine's knee in an attempt to stop him from reacting.

"It's been a struggle for the both of us," Kurt answered honestly, "but we are coping okay and it's only making us stronger in mental and emotional terms, Blaine is a very supportive partner for me."

Blaine smiled softly and Kurt started to rub his arm, wanting to keep him calm and confident about the situation that they were both facing.

"And finances," June said, "I assume that someone of your position isn't equipped to deal with the vast range of treatments that you require."

Blaine shifted nervously in his seat, he didn't want to tell June the truth and he honestly believed that she could see right through him. "We're doing what we can to pay the hospital bills," he replied as Kurt nodded in agreement.

"It's hard, but I've made some priorities and Blaine has made some priorities and we are really trying to help one another through this. I know how much Blaine loves me now and what he is willing to go through for me and I think that that is strengthening our relationship." Kurt wanted to hide Blaine's job from June, he knew how much that would jeopardize their work relationship.

"Well Blaine, if you would ever like to make some real money I have a few positions I can open up for you," June offered as Blaine felt his gut shrink. He had a contract with the bar that he couldn't get out of and he wanted to take care of Kurt, he knew Kurt would be okay taking care of himself, but Blaine was so scared of everything.

"I'm sure Blaine would love to hear about them," Kurt spoke up, "Thank you Ms Dolloway," he said as Blaine put his hand to his wrist. This would definitely be a hard discussion for when he got home.

Could he achieve everything he wanted and what about Kurt? Would Kurt be okay if it meant he had to temporarily stop attending NYADA?