BlairPOV-
''I can't believe this is our senior prom,'' I smile at Sugar, who nods while she curls Lilly's hair.
''And, of course, the glee club is performing,'' Harmony reminds me as she helps Amber with her makeup.
''And thi is the last night we all have together,'' Courtney sighs, helping Dottie steam her dress.
The last dance of high school.
''Damn it, I'm crying,'' Amber laughs, wiping at her eyes.
''And now you ruined it,'' Harmony teases, reaching for a makeup wipe.
We are getting ready at Sugar's apartment, since it's just as big as ours but she has a bigger room than I do.
''We do still have my bridal shower, and my bachelorette party,'' Sugar smiles a bit.
She's so lucky. We are going wedding dress shopping to find the best one for her on Monday. Rory loves her so much, and they're wedding is going to be beautiful. If Ryder proposed right now…
No, I won't get my hopes up. Maybe he will some day.
''And Ryder will probably pop the question soon,'' Courtney jokes, setting the steamer down.
''Yeah right,'' I let out a breathy laugh ,''I'm just amazed we've gone so long without a major fight. But we may be going to you and Joe's wedding.''
''We're not even going to discuss marriage until we've graduated,'' she shakes her head ,''Especially since my major may take longer. I want to be a doctor.''
''I can see it now,'' Harmony gushes ,''And your kids are going to be too talented. Of course they will have to compete with my little Emmy and Tony.''
''I'm naming my kids after Disney princesses,'' Sugar admits.
''You guys are awesome. I'm actually going to miss you next year,'' Lilly sighs, running a hand across the silk fabric of her red dress.
''I love this,'' Sugar looks at the red ball gown ,''And it goes perfect with your skin tone.''
Sugar had been our go to girl for our dresses. And she's done an amazing job.
Lilly's dress is perfect for her slender figure, and it makes her skin glow.
Amber's dress is a yellow cap sleeve ball gown, Courtney's is a white mermaid dress, Harmony has a purple, strapless, tea length dress, and my dress is an ice blue mermaid dress with silver beaded cap sleeves.
But Sugar's dress is so perfect for her personality. It's a sparkly, strapless ball gown, and she looked gorgeous trying it on at the store.
''It's three thirty. We have to be there at four thirty, so we'd better start getting ready. The boys are gonna be here soon.''
Hunter and I are going as friends, and I made sure Ryder knew that was clear. Besides, he went with a girl to a wedding as just friends.
He can trust me, and I can trust him.
''You know, you look gorgeous,'' Sugar smiles as she zips my dress up for me, then turning so I can do the same for her ,''And I saw some cute crop tops that would look good on you. And high waisted shorts. You don't have to, but we can go shopping tomorrow if you want.
''Sugar, I honestly feel gorgeous. For the first time in months, really. And I might take you up on that offer. I wanna dress less preppy, more… sexy''
The dress fits perfectly, and I don't feel ashamed of my curves. And the silver heels are actually comfortable. We decided to just straighten my hair and use a silver headband instead.
And I do feel beautiful. I've forgotten what that's like.
If this is my last night with my friends, I'm gonna make it the best night.
RoryPOV-
''You are such a dork,'' Sugar laughs as I attempt to dance with her.
''You're killing the mood, babe,'' I joke, and she laughs harder.
''If you dance like that at our wedding, I'm going to be furious,'' she smiles, taking my hand and pulling me closer ,''You can stop doing the robot.'
''You are absolutely no fun,'' I wrap my arms around her waist as it shifts to a slow song, sung by Courtney and Joe.
''I've finally figured out a good song for our first dance,'' she tells me, and I nod to show I am listening ,''Well, all of our friends have songs for their relationships. Jake and Marley, Courtney and Joe, and Blair and Ryder do at least. I like Marry Me by Train. What do you think?''
''I like it. I was considering it, myself,'' I admit ,''And I liked that song that Sam and Mercedes had at their wedding. So Much in Love, the cover by All-4-One is a capella. I'm sure Hunter, James, Mike and Danny would not mind performing it when we walk down the aisle.''
''Perfect,'' she beams ,''We can ask them in glee on Monday.''
Everything is coming so fast. Nationals is next week, then final exams start when we get back, then the senior banquet and graduation…. and then the wedding.
Sugar's gotten into Parsons, and I've gotten into Columbia University, NYU, and NYADA. NYADA is amazing, and they also offer the option of participating in certain programs in case you don't want to limit your career to Broadway.
But I think Columbia would be my final choice, considering what I want to do.
I've imagined my future a thousand times, and Sugar is always in it. No matter what. We've discussed everything, from where to live to how many children we want.
After our talk, I have no more doubts. I know I am ready for this, and Sugar has made it extremely clear that she is ready.
''One more month,'' she raises her head from my shoulder ,''You and your dad have been such a big help. And Blair sat with me while I tried on dresses for an hour and a half. I haven't officially asked her to be my maid of honor… do you think she will say yes?''
''Definitely,'' I nod ,''You two are best friends. Isn't that who you ask? Since you don't have a sister?''
''I guess you are right,'' she leans up on her toes to kiss me ,''I have to go get ready to perform. I'll see you in a minute.''
''Hey,'' Courtney walks over ,''You look handsome.''
''Thanks. You look beautiful. Do you… wanna dance,'' I ask, taking her hand when she nods.
''This is like the freshman homecoming dance,'' she laughs, wrapping her arms around my neck as I place my hands on her waist.
''True. But I will not be stepping on your feet every other step this time,'' I explain.
''I'm really happy for you, you know. You and Sugar are good together. I will admit I was so jealous when you two started dating. But now I know it was for the best. I mean, she's just as crazy about you as you are about her. And Joe is good for me. He's like the guy version personality wise.''
''That is true,'' I agree ,''And it works out. We are with the right people, and you and I have managed to become best friends again.''
And as long as Joe treats you right, that's good. You deserve it.
''Well, I'd better go find Joe. I'll talk to you later,'' she kisses my cheek, and leaves.
Sugar catches my eye from stage, sending me a smile and a wave as Harmony sings her part of the song.
I am definitely sure I made the right choice. There's no doubt in my mind, or in Sugar's.
And I hope that it stays that way.
SugarPOV-
''Blair,'' I whisper to her later that night ,''You awake?''
It's after prom, when I'm sleeping over at her place.
''I am now,'' she mutters, turning to face me in her double bed ,''What's up?''
''I need to ask you something. And if you scream or squeal, I will take it back. Do you want to be my maid of honor,'' I ask.
''Are you kidding me? Yes,'' she whispers excitedly, one of the first real smiles she has had in a week lighting up her face ,''I'm happy for you and Rory.''
''Thanks. And who knows? Maybe wedding bells will be chiming for you and Ryder soon, yeah?,'' I tease.
''I doubt it,'' she gives a sad smile ,''Maybe one day. But not soon. I'm independent, but I do want him to be the one to have talked about it, he said he wants to marry me. But before he left he was acting really, really weird. And he just acts strange when we video chat or talk.''
''I'm sure it's nothing. He's probably just stressed about his exams and classes. He loves you, you know that,'' I reassure her.
''I know. I mean… I'd love to get married now like you and Rory are. Or even just engaged, but I don't see it happening.''
''Would you say 'yes'? That's the big question,'' I remind her.
''I… I don't know. Quite frankly, it through me for a loop when you and Rory announced that you were engaged. I mean… how did you know you were ready? You're eighteen.''
''I love him. If we know we are gonna spend the rest of our lives together, why wait,'' I explain.
''I don't know. I think you two will be fine. No cold feet?''
''No cold feet,'' I nod.
''Good. Because you have my brother head over heels for you.''
And he has me head over heels for him
RyderPOV-
''Dude, your girlfriend is smokin' hot,'' my roommate, Adam, hands me my phone back.
Blair sent me a picture of her in her prom dress, and Adam basically took my phone out of my hand while I was looking at it.
''Cut it out,'' I look at him, and he holds his hands up in mock surrender.
''I'm just stating facts. You know I'm with Emma,'' he reminds me ,''So how did it go when you popped the question.''
''I, uh… I didn't,'' I admit.
I freaked out. Twice.
Adam throws his pillow at me then ,''Dude, you have had that ring since December. What the hell?''
''She's going through a lot right now. I can't… she doesn't need the extra pressure.''
''You can ask her, that doesn't mean you have to get ready now,'' he sits back on his bed ,''What are you scared of?''
''Her saying no, her saying never, her finding someone else-''
''And all of those things are more likely to happen if you don't propose now,'' he says before going to answer whoever knocked on the door.
''Hey, Ryder,'' Tiffany smiles before looking at Adam, ''Ready to go, babe?''
''Hang on,'' he nods towards his bed and closes the door ,''We need a girl's opinion.''
''What's up,'' she sits across from me, folding her legs.
''Our dear, sweet Ryder over here as a girlfriend back home. And he wants to propose,'' Adam explains.
''Awww, you are proposing to Blair? That's sweet,'' Tiffany gushes ,''You have the ring?''
I nod, reaching over into my bag and pulling it out,'' It's not as nice as the one her brother got for his sister, but it's what I could afford.''
''It's gorgeous, Ryder. And the price doesn't matter. She knows you love her,'' Tiffany reassures me, closing the box and giving it back ,''But what does that have to do with me?''
''Ryder's too afraid to ask her,'' Adam explains.
''You can't be afraid. You have to try, Ryder,'' Tiffany comforts me a bit ,''The worse she could say is no.''
That may be the worse she can say, but I don't think I can handle that.
''Look, I'm not one to be particularly romantic,'' Adam begins ,''But when love someone, it means being vulnerable. So if she is open to you, you have to be open to her.''
Tiffany and I both look at him in shock, since Adam has never been one to admit his feelings.
''Dude, just propose to her,'' he blushes ,''Don't you go back for her graduation? And then you're gonna be going to NYU to be closer to her. So just ask. You've got nothing to lose.''
Actually, I have the love of my life to lose. Adam and Tiffany are right, though. The worse she can say is ''No''. We've been through so much together that I should be willing to take this risk. And maybe she'll say yes.
All I can do right now is hope.
KPOV-
''I thought you'd never go to sleep,'' I tell Grace, lying her in Blaine and my bed.
It's storming outside, and this will hopefully keep her calm if she wakes up.
Blaine holds her close, pressing a kiss to her head ,''Can you believe she is almost two?''
''It does seem like she was born just yesterday,'' I quietly agree, crawling into the bed. ''I love you. Have I ever told you that,'' Blaine beams at me.
''I love you, too.''
No one can ever take that away from us. We are busier than ever. It's only ten in the morning, but I have to leave for the studio in a couple of hours. And Blaine will be busy until Wednesday, getting the glee kids ready for nationals. Once in California, I will be busy meeting potential clients and he will be monitoring the kids along with Dani.
I have to hand it to Blaine. I would never be able to handle all of those kids.
Lilly, James, Mike, Dottie, Amber, Jason, Danny, Hunter, Blair, Rory, Sugar, Harmony, and Courtney. That's thirteen kids, and they barely fit the requirements.
From what Blaine told me, the competition this year is stiff. And they are going to try for the third championship, but he'd be just as proud of them if they came in last.
And that right there is why I love Blaine. I can be a bit pessimistic at times, and Blaine always sees the silver lining in even the darkest of my storm clouds. For him, my loving husband, the glass is always half full. Blaine happens to be one of the most energetic, optimistic, lively people I have ever met.
Sometimes, I just sit back in awe of how I got so lucky. With everything happening lately, my head has been spending. We may not always have time for much needed alone time, but we do find ways to listen. Whenever I am working late, he calls me while he makes dinner or gets Grace ready for bed.
He has been especially helpful this last month. It seem to really hit me that my eighteen year old son is actually getting married in a month. He is making one of the biggest commitments of his life. I support them if this is what they really want, but I can not lie and say that I would be disappointed if they decided to wait.
And Blaine is trying to play it cool, but I know he is nervous about the fact that our eighteen year old daughter may be next. Blair and Ryder have been through so much together, though. And it's not like we did not see this coming. Both Blaine and I knew it was a matter of time.
They're young, they're in love, and the seem to be one hundred percent sure that this is what they want. Truth be told, if Blaine and I had met earlier in life, in high school, I'd do the same thing. If we were in our kids' shoes, I would have definitely agreed to marry Blaine so young.
But the way that things worked out is enough for me. Blaine and I are finally married, raising a wonderful family that we plan to expand. It's honestly like being in a dream.
Blaine's light snores fill the air as Grace snuggles closer to his sleeping form. If I needed any further confirmation that Blaine is my soulmate- and I didn't- it comes from watching him with Grace. He's a great dad, good teacher, and the best husband I could ever ask for.
This is one dream I know I won't wake up from.
Nationals is in the next chapter!
Disclaimer- glee belongs to Fox and Ryan Murphy.