Five Years Later

by Aquaria245

Never would Blaine have imagined after what was probably the happiest moment of his life, that his life would be in it's current state or he would've gone through the things that he has when he wasn't even out of college yet.

21. Chapter 21

Five Years Later

Part 21

When they woke up in bed on Saturday, neither was in a rush to move. And considering how they'd spent a good part of their time on Friday night, it was understandable. Though once they collapsed in bed, they both knew they'd over done it a bit. "When are you leaving me today Killer?" Sebastian asked once Blaine sat up in bed slightly.

"Not as early as I thought as we got quite a bit done between classes yesterday." Blaine replied while running his hand over Sebastian's chest. "Is that alright?"

"Certainly. But I'm assuming that doesn't mean I'll get to see what you're wearing."

"Correct. Just remember your promise to me."

"No laughing."

"Yep."

"And if I do?"

"We'll be going straight to bed once we get home and I'm talking to sleep."

"Seriously?" Sebastian replied, slightly shocked that Blaine went to that extreme and placed his hand over Blaine's. When Blaine smiled at him, Sebastian wasn't quite sure how to take it but Blaine turned his hand and squeezed Sebastian's.

"Are you going to be able to do that Bas?"

"Yes."

While Blaine and Sebastian were enjoying a quiet morning, Rachel was tearing the loft apart trying to find the perfect outfit for that evening. After her talk with Blaine, she realized that she had gotten in a bit of a funk and needed to start living again. Something Santana had been telling her for quite a while. "You realize none of the fashions from that era look good on me, right?" Rachel said as Santana walked towards her. "I'm going to look like an idiot."

"Rach, you just need to find the right look, something you're comfortable in. That's going to make all the difference in the world." Santana replied as she stood in front of the clothing racks. "If you don't have the confidence in it, it won't work."

"Trust me, I know." Rachel then plopped down on her bed. "I'm fun, right?"

"Yes." Santana said before sitting down beside her. "This is about not wanting to feel like an outcast around Blaine's new friends, isn't it." Rachel nodded. "You do realize, these aren't really new people in Blaine's life. I mean, it's the Warblers. And well, he's known his band since his first and second year at NYADA. You just never took the time to get to know them, much like Kurt. But then again, Blaine wasn't really supposed to have a life outside of him."

"Santana."

"It's true Rachel and you know it." Santana then got back off the bed and walked to the racks. "But let's get back to finding you an outfit. Did you ask Blaine for any ideas when you saw him?"

"I did and he gave me a bunch yet…"

"You're not comfortable." Santana said as she glanced back over her shoulder. "Why don't we go to the thrift shop and see if we can find anything?"

"Really?"

"Yes. So go grab your purse and we'll get going." No sooner did Santana finish, did Rachel pop off the bed and give her a hug. Once she let go, Santana watched as she went to grab her purse before heading off to get hers as well. While she did so, she began to think about what Rachel could possibly wear that evening. They were just about to leave when there was a knock on their door causing Santana to roll her eyes. "If that is him, we're not staying. We've got to find you an outfit." Rachel nodded before opening the door and low and behold, it was Kurt.

"This really isn't a good time Kurt." Rachel said as she and Santana walked out into the hall before locking up behind them. "We're on our way out."

"It never seems to be a good time lately." Kurt replied. "I'm beginning to think you're ignoring me."

"I'm not."

"You could have fooled me."

"Kurt, we're on our way out as Rachel needs to find an outfit for a party tonight." Santana replied as she began to walk towards the stairs followed by Rachel. "So this can't wait."

"You're buying something for a party, that's not like you." Kurt said as they headed down the stairs. In that moment, Santana realized she shouldn't have said what she did. "Why the change?"

"It's a themed party and appropriate dress is required." Rachel replied.

"What's the theme, I might be able to help." Kurt told her causing her to look at Santana who shrugged her shoulders as Kurt could be a big help.

"It's the nineties." Santana replied.

"That's a bit unusual."

"Maybe, but it is what it is." Santana said. "So, are you able to help us or should we go at it alone?"

"If you want my help, I will gladly do so."

"I appreciate that Kurt." Rachel replied. "But I do have one request before we go any further as I want to enjoy this."

"What would that be?"

"No talk about Blaine." Santana couldn't help but smirk, but she was glad Rachel said something as she was about to if he was going to help. The last thing she was going to put up with is listening to Kurt pump Rachel for information about Blaine and what's happening in his life. Once Kurt nodded, Santana looked at him.

"I promise. If I mention him, feel free to tell me to live."

"Trust me, I will." Santana said before they all headed down the street towards the thrift shop. Even though being around him nowadays irked Santana to no end, he really was a godsend in helping find something for Rachel to wear. "You really found your niche Kurt." Santana told him while they waited for Rachel to change back into her normal clothes.

"Thank you." Kurt replied, slightly shocked by the compliment. "Once I went back to work for Isabelle I realized what a big mistake I made in leaving. While I enjoy singing and performing, it's not my passion."

"Do you think part of the change might've come because of Rachel and well, Blaine?"

"I thought we weren't talking about him."

"It's not about him. But I think being around him and Rachel you wanted to prove you were just as good as they were." Santana honestly said as she looked at him.

"Maybe." Kurt said as Rachel came walking out, clothes in hand. "Are you happy with it Rachel?"

"I am, thank you again for helping us." Rachel said before going to pay for her outfit so they could head on home.

Later that evening after taking a shower, Sebastian stretched out on Blaine's bed and watched him pull a garment bag out of the closet. Try as he might, Blaine still didn't let slip what he was wearing that night even though Sebastian had shared what he was wearing. Blaine couldn't help but laugh as he wondered just how Sebastian was going to look in his outfit. When he watched Blaine put on a rather small pair of briefs, Sebastian rolled onto his back before reaching out for Blaine. "Want something?" Blaine asked as he pulled a t-shirt on over his head.

"Putting something like that on before leaving is unfair B."

"And why is that?"

"They accentuate your ass as well as other things." Blaine smiled down at him as Sebastian ran his hands up his thighs. "Please tell me you're wearing them for a reason." Blaine nodded before he stepped away from Sebastian to put on his jeans. "How will I find you once I arrive as from what I heard, this party is going to be packed?"

"It won't be too hard." Blaine replied. "Just remember to not be late or else you might miss my performance."

"Trust me; I wouldn't miss that for the world." Once he spoke, Blaine didn't know how Sebastian did it, but soon he was tumbling onto the bed and onto Sebastian. Before he could protest, Sebastian leaned up and kissed him softly. "Now get going so you're not late." Blaine smiled down at him before rolling off of him to put on his shoes and head on his way.

It wasn't long after Blaine left did Sebastian get up and start getting ready. Thankfully it wasn't going to take him long as his hair was going to be done in a similar manner to how he normally wears it. And what he was wearing wasn't too outside the norm either except for how it fit. After looking at himself in the mirror, Sebastian had to admit he didn't look too bad. Yet at the same time he could only wonder why Blaine was so sure he was going to laugh at whatever he was wearing that night.

When Sebastian arrived the loft Talia was throwing the party at, the party was already in full swing. The sight of everyone dressed as they were certainly brought a smile to his face while he went to go and grab a beer. As he was doing so, he felt a tap on his shoulder and was thinking it was Blaine but was surprised to see Jeff behind him. "Interesting look Sterling."

"The same could be said for you." Jeff replied as he grabbed a beer as well. "While we look a bit, different you really need to see the girls."

"I'm assuming when you say girls you're referring to Morgan and Talia." Jeff nodded. "How are they dressed?"

"They're embracing the movie Clueless." When Sebastian cocked an eyebrow, Jeff smiled. "They look amazing. Justin is walking around calling Talia, Cher."

"I will have to find them. By chance, have you seen Blaine?"

"Last I saw, he was heading behind the curtain to finish getting ready." Sebastian nodded before taking a swig of his beer. And after he did he spotted Hunter and Kimberly out on the dance floor. From what he could see, Hunter was more than enjoying the fact she was wearing a crop top that evening.

"Have you seen anyone else?" Sebastian asked while continuing to look around.

"Nick and Wes are around here somewhere as is Thad."

"What about Rachel and Santana?"

"I haven't seen them." Jeff replied just as Morgan came walking up beside him, sliding her arm around him in the process. Sebastian shook his head as Jeff leaned down and kissed her.

"You look great." Sebastian told her once the two of them were done kissing.

"Thank you." She replied with a smile. "You look really good as well. Channeling some old school 90210?"

"I am. By chance do you know what Blaine's doing with the guys?"

"I do actually." The smile she had on her face when she answered brought Sebastian closer to her. "I'm not telling Sebastian."

"Why not?"

"It's because you need to experience it all at once. And well, Talia and I both think you'll more than approve."

"B thinks I'm going to laugh."

"You won't."

"You seem pretty sure about that." Jeff said as he looked down at her. "Sebastian might not see it the same way you girls do."

"He will." Talia said as she walked up and joined them. After giving Sebastian a hug, he took in her outfit and Jeff was right, it was perfect. "I think Sebastian is going to have a similar response to the one we had when we saw the guys do their final dress run through."

"What response would that be?" Sebastian asked.

"What fun would that be to share?" Talia said as she caressed Sebastian's cheek. The devious smirk on her face was something Sebastian admired as few would dare tease him in that manner. Yet, Talia as well as Morgan were more than comfortable being themselves around him. "Just know, you won't be laughing." Talia then hooked her arm through Morgan's before the two headed off.

"Sebastian, what are you thinking?" Thad said as he came walking up to them.

"He's trying to figure out exactly what Morgan and Talia were implying." Jeff replied. Sebastian nodded in agreement as he continued to enjoy his beer. While the three of them stood there they were soon joined by Nick and Wes as well as Hunter and Kimberly. "It looks as though we're only waiting on Rachel and Santana now."

"Here comes Rachel." Wes said as he spotted her in the crowd. Soon the others followed Wes's eyes and spotted her walking towards them.

"You look great!" Kimberly said once Rachel was beside them. "You make a very good Charlotte."

"You know?"

"It's one of my favorite shows."

"You look great as well."

"Thank you."

"All of you look great." Rachel said as Thad handed her a drink which she sipped without even asking what was in it. "Where is Blaine?"

"Getting ready to perform." Sebastian replied. "So if you all don't mind, I want to get up close so I don't miss anything." They all nodded and followed Sebastian towards the stage that was set up in the room.

While they were finding a place to get ready, Talia was sitting in front of Blaine putting on his eyeliner. "You should know Sebastian looks incredible. Not that it would surprise you."

"It doesn't, but thanks for telling me." Blaine replied as she finished up. "Why again are we wearing these outfits since they're not from that album?"

"It's because Morgan and I like the look." She then placed her hand on Blaine's bicep which was now covered in a henna tattoo. "And while you guys could've sung a bunch of different songs, we like this one."

"No other reason?"

"Maybe we want to see Sebastian's reaction when you sing, am I sexual, while doing a body roll." Blaine shook his head as he should've known better. If Sam could see him he'd be laughing his ass off at him. For all the times he got on him for being able to do one so flawlessly, who would've imagined that years later he would've had to basically perfect it. "Should I bring a drool bucket for him since his sweet boy isn't looking all that innocent right now?"

"What makes you think I'm all that innocent?" Blaine replied with a smirk.

"True, for all I know you're a true freak in the best sense of the word." Talia told him. "But seeing you like this is so different Blaine."

"That's why I'm afraid Bas is going to laugh."

"Blaine, Morgan and I talked about this and that's not how he's going to react. If anything, I wouldn't be surprised if he tried to whisk you off as you look hot as hell." When Blaine just looked at her, she nodded before calling Morgan over who agreed with her completely. "Now go and do your thing Blaine Anderson." She then kissed him on the cheek before getting up to head back out with Morgan as they wanted to be with the others when this performance went down.

When they came back out some of their other friends who were performing were just finishing up as they made their way to Sebastian and the others. Once Sebastian felt an arm slide through his he looked down at Talia who smiled up at him before taking her phone out to record much as Morgan was doing. On their way out they decided they needed footage of the guys performing but also proof of Sebastian's reaction to it all for Blaine. The way the two girls were looking at one another, it certainly peaked everyone else's interest in what they were going to see.

But the instant the music started, Rachel and Kimberly both smiled as they knew the song. Then once the lights started to come on over the stage Sebastian's expression instantly changed the moment he laid eyes on Blaine. He didn't care about anything else going on as Blaine was his only priority. Talia even tugged on his sleeve enough to ask if he needed that drool bucket she'd mentioned to Blaine. The rest of Blaine's friends were as shocked then the instant Blaine did the body roll Talia didn't know what to make out of the sound Sebastian made. But his response was pretty similar to every female in the house as all the guys had done it.

Before the song was even halfway over, Blaine had removed his button up shirt exposing his bare arms which were covered with a few tattoos. Considering the way Blaine dressed, no one would have a clue the body he had underneath but that night people were getting a good view. By the time the song ended, Talia kept her hold on Sebastian as the guys took their bows before exiting the stage. "Is there a reason you're not letting go?" Sebastian asked as he looked down at her.

"He'll be right out, but do me a favor."

"What?"

"Don't leave."

"What are you implying Talia?"

"Sebastian, do you really want me to say what I'm thinking?"

"Fine. We won't leave right away. But you can't deny me some time with him."

"I'm not." She then placed a key into Sebastian's hand. "There is a small room on the backside of the curtain that you two can use for a little bit of privacy." When Sebastian smirked, she leaned up and kissed him in the cheek. "Just don't get carried away as it's not sound proof."

"We won't."

It was only a few minutes later when Blaine and the guys joined the party and not surprisingly none of them had changed. Before Blaine could even reach Sebastian, Wes stopped him and looked at him. "This is a look I can honestly say I never expected from you." That got Blaine to smile in response. "That expression doesn't really fit your ensemble."

"You don't think so?" Blaine replied and Wes shook his head. "You should've seen some of the get-ups they got me into at McKinley."

"And what precisely did they get you into?" Sebastian asked as he came up behind Blaine and wrapped his arms tightly around him. And in that moment, without anything else being said, Blaine could feel just how his performance affected his boyfriend.

"Knowing the New Directions, it must've been interesting." Rachel said as she approached as well and took a good look at Blaine.

"That's putting it mildly." Blaine responded before looking over his shoulder and being met by a kiss from Sebastian. "Should I even ask what you guys thought?"

"You killed it." Nick told him as the others had surrounded them once Sebastian had his arms around Blaine. "But we're a bit curious when you learned how to do a body roll."

"Sam?" Rachel said a bit of hesitation in her voice and Blaine nodded.

"Is this the same Sam that I met?" Sebastian asked.

"It is." Blaine replied. "When his family was struggling…Sam stripped. But I had to really practice to get it right for tonight."

"It was hot!" Kimberly said earning her a look from Hunter. "What, it was." And that response got the rest of the girls to back her statement. Hunter just shook his head before leaning down to give her a kiss.

"Is Santana here?" Blaine asked upon looking around and noticing she was missing.

"No, as she had to go in a bit early and I'm supposed to tell you, she's not happy about it."

"Send her a picture of what she missed out on." Thad said with a smile. "Because I have a feeling she wouldn't believe you if you describe Blaine in this moment." Rachel looked at Thad before looking at Blaine. The next thing they all saw was Rachel take out her phone and snap a picture of Blaine. "Don't you want him by himself?"

"No. Santana will approve of seeing him like this with Sebastian."

After talking for only a bit longer, all the couples went to dance leaving Rachel with Nick, Wes, and Thad. Since she was on her own that evening, the three guys decided they'd take it upon themselves to see to it that she had a good time. And that point was only reinforced when someone didn't want to take no for an answer when Rachel declined their dance invite. So while she spent a bulk of her time with those three, after a few dances Sebastian took Blaine by the hand and headed back towards the room Talia had given him the key for.

Once they were inside and the door was locked, promptly took a seat and pulled Blaine onto his lap. Before Blaine could even gather his thoughts Sebastian was undoing Blaine's pants. Yet before he could pull his briefs down any, Blaine stopped him. "What?" Sebastian asked as he looked up at him, his eyes heavy with his desire for Blaine.

"We're not doing this here." Blaine told him while taking Sebastian's hands in his.

"May I ask why as you're just as aroused as I am at this moment?" Sebastian replied. "Hell, I've been aroused ever since I laid eyes on you on that stage B. Then once you started to dance I lost any bit of self-control I had. To quote Kimberly, that was hot."

"I'm glad you thought so. But that doesn't mean we're having sex right now."

"B, you're going to kill me here or give me the worst case of blue balls ever."

"You're that hot for me Sebastian?" Sebastian nodded which caused Blaine to get up off of his lap and look around the room. Once he spotted a blanket, he grabbed it before tossing it onto the ground in front of Sebastian before closing up his pants again. "Since that's the case, I'll help take the edge off." While he spoke, Sebastian watched as Blaine knelt down on the blanket in front of him. "That is if you want me to?"

"I want." Sebastian replied and with that Blaine undid Sebastian's pants. And remembering the reminder Talia gave him, Sebastian made a point to keep his responses in check as the last thing he wanted was anyone beyond that door knowing Blaine was blowing him in that moment.

While they were in their own little world, Rachel came up to Jeff who was getting something to drink for he and Morgan. "What may I do for you Miss Berry?" Jeff asked the instant he spotted her.

"Do you know where Blaine is?"

"Last I saw he and Sebastian were heading off somewhere. And if I wasn't mistaken from the looks on their faces I'd presume they were going to have a little make-out session. So, maybe I can help you with whatever it is you need Blaine for." Rachel smiled at him as it was nice seeing how comfortable all of the Warblers were with Blaine and Sebastian's relationship.

"I appreciate that, but there isn't really anything you can do. You see, I wanted to show Blaine Santana's response to the picture I took at Thad's recommendation."

"Was she surprised?"

"Yes. She didn't believe it was Blaine at first. But the instant she spotted Sebastian nuzzling his neck she knew for certain it was."

"Amazing what a little nuzzling can do." Jeff said with a smile. "Do you mind if I ask you something Rachel?" Rachel shook her head. "Are you okay being around the two of them as I'm sure it's got to be a bit awkward?"

"I am now. I'm sure you all heard about my initial reaction to finding out they were together."

"We did, but weren't really surprised considering your relationship with Kurt. We all appreciate the fact that you haven't told Kurt that the two of them are together."

"It's not my place to tell him. And as you've all said numerous times, it's none of his business. I hope you all realize that things could get ugly once he finds out."

"We know." Jeff said as he looked over at Morgan who was dancing with Todd. "That's why I'd like you to do us a favor."

"Name it."

"Should he find out when one of us isn't around, call us."

"You can count on it."

Once the next week started, Blaine began making the trip into Manhattan more as Sebastian was preparing for finals and it was easier for him to do at his home as he didn't have to transport so many materials. And since Blaine could essentially rehearse anywhere, he was back to making the trip. The only days he didn't was when he had evening band rehearsals for their next gig. Luckily on one of the days, he finished class sooner than he'd expected so it gave him some time to finish up his Christmas shopping. While he'd gotten gifts for his parents and Cooper, he was still on the search for the perfect gift for Sebastian.

Considering the amount of time they'd been together, Blaine didn't want to go too overboard, but he didn't want to downplay things either. He'd even gone as far as speaking to Hunter and Thad about some of Sebastian's other interests. One of the things Blaine loved in Sebastian's apartment were all the photos he had throughout and was honestly shocked to find out that Sebastian had taken them. It seemed that whenever he went to Europe on holiday, he spent a bulk of his time taking pictures. So after talking to them and finding out how big of a passion of Sebastian's it was he did a bit of snooping one of the days he headed over to Sebastian's before class. Knowing Sebastian kept his camera in his office, he was a bit surprised when he opened the closet to see all the photography equipment he actually had.

It was during this bit of snooping, he found Sebastian's camera bag which had certainly seen better days. From looking at it, you could tell Sebastian took it everywhere. So, Blaine decided on getting Sebastian a new bag along with something a bit more personal. When he was in the camera store, he was a bit surprised to see how expensive a bag like Sebastian's was. But considering the amount of gear it held, it began to make more sense. Then with some help from the salesman, he was told this was actually the newest version of the bag Sebastian owned. And it was actually used by quite a few professional photographers. Once he heard that, Blaine smiled before choosing the color he wanted so the salesman could box it up. After that was done, Blaine began looking around the store at everything else. While he enjoyed taking pictures, he'd never gone about it to this extreme. But from seeing the pictures Sebastian had taken, there was no denying he had an eye for it.

With his purchase in hand, Blaine knew he had to head home as arriving at Sebastian's with a bag from a camera store would certainly raise a few eyebrows. He was just coming around the corner towards his building when he saw Santana walking towards him. "You do know you can call me." Blaine said with a laugh after giving her a hug. "Showing up looking at me can be a bit risky." He continued as they headed inside. "I mean…"

"I know, especially since you've been at Sebastian's most of this week." Santana finished. "But, I took a chance that you'd be here."

"You lucked out. But I'm only here so that I can drop off Bas's Christmas gift."

"Care to share what you got him?"

"Not really." Blaine replied as they climbed the stairs. "Now, what brings you by?"

"I wanted to discuss a certain performance from this weekend with you." Once she spoke, Blaine couldn't stop the smile that crept to his face. "Yes, that one Mr. Anderson. Who knew you had it in you?"

"What you don't expect something like that from me?"

"Um, no." Santana told him. "But, considering who I see around Sebastian, I really shouldn't be surprised. You're like an entirely different person Blaine."

"I'm not that different Santana."

"Fine, that was poorly worded. You're way more relaxed and well, fun now." She paused long enough for Blaine to open his door and for them to walk in. "How did Mr. Grab-ass react to your little performance?" She continued as she followed Blaine into his office so he could put the bag away.

"He thoroughly enjoyed it."

"I bet he did." When Blaine looked over his shoulder at her, Santana could only smile. "Who knew you could make such a sexy bad boy."

"Did you just call me sexy?" Blaine asked as he was slightly surprised by what he'd heard.

"I did, but don't tell Berry who was going on and on about how you looked. And while the initial picture she sent was hot, it didn't do you justice Anderson. Are you still sporting those tattoos?"

"I am. I'll have them till they wear off."

"What does Sebastian think of them?"

"He likes them, though admits as many as I currently have is a bit out of character for me and he's right."

"Have you ever considered getting a real one?"

"I have actually."

"Well, at least now you know Sebastian wouldn't mind if you did."

"Are you implying I wouldn't get one if Bas didn't approve?"

"No, but I know you Blaine and you'd take his feelings into consideration." By this point they were back in Blaine's living room. "How do your parents feel about the fact that you're not coming home for Christmas?"

"They understand considering I'm performing around the holidays. It would be a bit of a tease for me to only come home for a couple of days. Plus, knowing I'm not going to be alone makes it easier for them to accept."

"So I take it you're spending Christmas with Sebastian."

"I am, but does that really surprise you."

"No as I told Rachel I'd be shocked if you weren't."

"What are you doing for the holidays?"

"We're both staying here as we're both working. The holidays are a great time to make lots of money in tips."

"True. I should give you a heads up as you should expect to find an invitation in the mail soon."

"For?"

"Thad is having a party and you're both invited."

"I'm always up for a good party."

"Well, then you should enjoy yourself should you be able to make it. Bas told me Thad has thrown some great parties over the years."

"Then I will keep a look out for it and give Rachel a heads up." Santana then looked at Blaine who still had his coat on. "And I'll be going as it's clear you want to get going to Sebastian's."

"Is it that obvious?"

"Only in that you never took your coat off." Santana replied as they headed for the door. "Just remember, he's got studying to do so try and keep your hands to yourself."

"That might be tough, but I'll try."