Chapter 14
Now that the court hearing was over it was time to think about graduation. The fact was Kurt was graduating and Blaine wasn't. Blaine hated the thought of keeping Kurt in Ohio for one more year, but he couldn't uproot Addie and take her to New York just to follow Kurt. They were engaged now. He hoped that that would help, but it just made things more complicated.
"Kurt, what are we going to do about New York?" Blaine asked after dinner one night.
"What do you mean?" Kurt said.
"Kurt, we can't stop putting this off. You're graduating and I'm not. You won't be happy here; you have to go to New York." Blaine replied.
"I think I can make my own decisions and decide where'll be happy. I choose to be here with you and Addie." Kurt replied.
"I know you. You say you'll be happy, but you won't and being here will make you resent me and Addie." Blaine said.
"That wouldn't happen." Kurt said before Blaine cut him off.
"Stop lying to yourself. Honey, I love you, but I want you to be happy. I'm not saying we break up, but I think you need to go to New York for this year. Get settled in, maybe get us an apartment. I know New York is our future, but I think your future needs to begin sooner than mine." Blaine said.
"No, I won't leave you." Kurt said.
"You're not leaving me. You're just getting a head start." Blaine said. Kurt flat out could not take it anymore and got up from his chair and ran down the hallway into their room and slammed the door. Blaine could hear him crying, and felt horrible, but he needed to understand. Addie came wandering out of her room.
"Dada, why is Daddy Kurt sad?" she asked quietly.
"Come here sweetie." Blaine said as he held his arms out towards her. She walked over and sat on his lap. "Baby, you know how Daddy Kurt is in 12th grade and Dada is in 11th grade?" Blaine asked.
"Yes" Addie replied.
"Well in school there are only 12 grades so after that you're all done. So, Daddy Kurt is all done, but Dada has to one more grade to go." He said. "Do you remember how we talked about how we were going to go and live in New York? In another apartment, but this one would be in a giant building?" Blaine asked.
"Yeah, you said we could go on underground trains, and see the giant green lady will the crown and fire stick." Addie replied.
"Well, Daddy Kurt might have to go there first and get us a house and some furniture." Blaine explained.
"So he will go on like a Monday and we'll go on Tuesday?" Addie asked.
"No, baby, Daddy Kurt will go for a year while Dada finishes school." Blaine said.
"So, will I go with Daddy Kurt?" Addie asked.
"No sweetie, you would be staying with me." Blaine replied.
"But, I love Daddy Kurt. I'll miss him." Addie said as she inched her way off of Blaine's lap. She ran down the hallway and pounded on their bedroom door.
"Daddy Kurt! Don't go!" She screamed. Kurt opened the door and saw Addie sobbing. He bent down and pulled Addie into his arms. "Don't go away! Stay with me!" Addie cried. She was crying so hysterically at this point that she was almost hyperventilating.
"Shh Shh I'm not going anywhere. Just breathe baby." Kurt soothed. Eventually Addie stopped crying and they settled into their bed. Kurt held her close and they both fell asleep. Blaine wandered in an hour later and they were both still sleeping. Blaine untangled Addie from Kurt's arms and carried her across the hall to her room. Then he went back and changed into his pajamas and settled into bed with Kurt.
"We aren't done talking about this." Blaine whispered into his ear. Kurt didn't stir, but Blaine knew he had heard him. A week went by and Kurt still managed to slip around the New York conversation and he was about to get past it for one more day. It was graduation day. Kurt was in their bedroom getting ready and Blaine was getting Addie ready.
"So Daddy Kurt has no more school?" Addie asked.
"Nope, he's all done, until he goes to New York." Blaine said.
"When WE go to New York, Dada, He's not going without us." Addie said as she emphasized the word we.
"Okay, whatever." Blaine replied. Kurt walked out of the room.
"I'm leaving for graduation rehearsal okay?" Kurt yelled as he went out the door.
"See you later!" Blaine yelled back. After both Blaine and Addie finished getting ready, they ran out to the store. "Pick out some flowers for Daddy Kurt." He said.
"There are so many flowers." Addie said in amazement.
"Well, what is Daddy Kurt's favorite color?" Blaine asked.
"He likes blue." Addie replied. Blaine looked through the flowers and settled on some purple and blue tulips.
"Okay, we have to get these. We have to go now because we are going to be late and Daddy Kurt will be really mad." Blaine said as he picked up Addie and rushed to the counter.
"Is this all sir?" the cashier asked.
"Yes." Blaine replied as he tried desperately to grab some cash out of his pocket. He had to shift Addie to the other side and still couldn't get it out. The cashier looked inpatient and gave him an annoyed looking face. Finally, he got the cash out and practically threw it at her.
"In a hurry?" the cashier asked with a laugh.
"Yeah, my boyfriend is graduating from high school tonight." Blaine said. The girls face went blank. She looked at him, and then at Addie. She started moving at a slower pace. She was clearly homophobic.
"Please, can you hurry?" Blaine asked politely. She nodded, but didn't move any faster. When she finished ringing them up she looked Blaine in the face.
"What you're doing is sin and subjecting a child to this way of living is just horrible." She said. Blaine wasn't surprised, but he was pissed off and late.
"Addie, cover your ears." Blaine said. Addie lifted her hands to her ears. Then, Blaine looked the cashier in the face.
"Fuck you, you're a homophobic bitch." Blaine said before grabbing the flowers and almost bolting out the door. They were really late and Kurt was going to be so pissed. When they got to McKinley the ceremony was about to begin. Blaine rushed in to where Burt and Carole were sitting.
"Nice to see you kid." Burt said with a laugh as Addie reached out of Blaine's arms and into Burt's. Principal Figgins began calling the seniors. He got to Mike, Quinn, Mercedes, Puck, Santana and Finn. Blaine and Addie clapped for each and every one of them. Finally, he called Kurt's name. Kurt came out from behind the curtain at the top of the stairs. He walked by them and stopped to give Addie a kiss on the head. He received his diploma and moved the tassel on his hat to the other side.
"Woohoo! Go Daddy Kurt!" Addie yelled. Finally, they called Rachel and the ceremony was over.
"Burt, I need to talk to you." Blaine said.
"Okay, kid. Sure, what do you want to talk about?" Burt asked.
"Not in front of …" Blaine replied point to Addie.
"Peanut, stay here with Carole, while I go talk to you Dada." Burt said. Addie reached her arms over to Carole and she took her into her arms. Blaine and Burt walked out of auditorium and into the hallway.
"So, what is it kid?" Burt asked.
"I need your help with something." Blaine said. Burt nodded. "Both you and I know that Kurt will not be happy here for another year. He will resent me and Addie for holding him back. He says he won't but I know that's not true. He has to be in New York."
"I believe you, but we both know that Kurt can be very stubborn." Burt replied.
"I know, but I was thinking if we planned everything for him in advance then he couldn't say no. I will pay for everything, but I can't do anything without Kurt finding out about it. So, I need you and Carole to help me find an apartment for Kurt, and for Addie and I when we move up there." Blaine said.
"Kid, I know that you love my son. I know that my son loves your daughter and I love her like she's my own grandchild, but do you really think you guys are ready to be out in the world alone like that?" Burt asked.
"In all respects, we have already been doing that." Blaine said.
"Yes, but you still had people here to help if you need it." Burt said.
"We still will! Rachel is going to New York too, but we don't need her. Kurt and I can raise Addie ourselves. I could raise Addie by myself; in fact I did for three years!" Blaine said a little louder than planned.
"Calm down, I get it. I'll help you okay! But you need to make me a promise." Burt said.
"Okay, what?" Blaine asked.
"You need to promise to bring that gorgeous little girl back to visit because if you don't Carole and I will go crazy and show up at your doorstep unexpected." Burt said.
"Deal, I promise we will visit." Blaine said.
"I will get Carole looking for apartments; she'll most likely be able to find one overnight. She has family in New York, plus the internet isn't really my thing. Regardless Carole and I will come over tomorrow and do "Operation New York"" Burt replied.
"Good, hopefully he'll listen to you. Plus, I have the hardest part anyway." Blaine said.
"Oh yeah, what's that?" Burt said with a laugh.
"Telling Addie and making her understand." Blaine replied.
"Ooh, that is tougher." Burt said. They had just finished talking when they saw Addie, Carole, Kurt, and Finn walking down the hallway. Blaine ran to Kurt. He pulled him in and lifted him up and spun him around.
"I'm so proud of you." Blaine said. "And, to show you how proud I am we're having a celebratory lunch tomorrow with all of you guys. It's a celebration for you too Finn, bring Rachel okay?"
"Well, I'm thrilled about that lunch, but right now I'm starving so I say we go out for a celebratory dinner." Kurt said with a smile.
"I agree, how about Breadstix?" Blaine said. Everybody nodded. They exited the school for the last time as seniors for Finn and Kurt. They could no longer avoid the New York conversation. The time had come and Blaine was determined to make Kurt listen because it was for his best interest, even if he didn't agree.
I wanted to thank all of my followers who reported EllaDavies story last night. "Klaine Doorstep Baby" has been taken down and EllaDavies profile was deleted. I want to say a big thanks to Carolyn Sheppard and Annie Greymouse who told me about her. Overall I wanted to thank you all for being so supportive and for the nice reviews encouraging me to keep writing. I will be finishing this story in about 2 or 3 more chapters and I'm working on background for a new fic called "Miracles" staring Klaine again. I hope you will all tune into read it!