I wrote this today when I was supposed to be packing, and forgot about it, so sorry.
BlairPOV-
''So what does that mean for us,'' Ryder asks, sitting across from me at the table., ''People do a lot worse than this, and they still work it out. Please don't be mad-''
''I'm not mad at you. Or Penny,'' I avoid his eyes.
''You're not?,'' I can hear his shock without even looking at him.
''No. I think if you honestly wanted to cheat on me, you wouldn't have told me after two kisses.''
''I don't have feelings for her,'' he repeats ,''And no clothes came off. Not really.''
''So you keep saying,'' I run my finger around the brim of my teacup ,''But I still think that it was wrong. The only reason I'm forgiving you is because I … I get why you did it. In high school, you'd do it to spite me. Now, you were looking for something to distract you. For you, that was Penny. For me, that was work. I get it. But it can't happen again. Because if it does, I'm gone.''
''I get that,'' he nods ,''You can trust me. And if you want me to get another job somewhere else-''
''I am not asking that, Ryder. Just tell her it can never happen again, and it'd better not happen again. Because I refuse to put up with another toxic relationship,'' I stress ,''But for what it's worth, you are treating me better than Kate did. I'd say that's progress.''
''So… we're good,'' he asks, reaching for my hand, and I take his with a sigh.
''I don't know if I love you too much, or if I'm making a stupid decision, but yeah. We're good. We do need to address the giant elephant in the room: you don't want the baby,'' I look at him ,''You did tell me that's why all of this happened.''
''I just… I'm scared, Blair,'' he groans.
''I'm not? Do you know how scared I was with Grace? It's ten times more intense now, because we'll be raising her,'' I remind him.
''You are eighteen. What about NYADA? Being a performer,'' he asks, and I guess i see where he's coming from.
''Okay. So, what, adoption,'' I look back at the table ,''Because I don't… I don't think I can do that again. We don't know anyone looking to adopt right now. And I would not want a closed adoption, but that's what they may agree too. With us, I know we have a good support system, and this baby will be loved. I am keeping this baby, whether you're involved or not.''
If we're going to have an adult conversation, I want to at least tell the truth like you have.
''I want to raise the baby,'' he says after a long, long silence, ''And I don't want to lose you.''
''Please don't choose the baby because you want us to stay together,'' I let out a breathy laugh ,''I'll figure this out if you honestly, truly don't want to be involved with the baby.''
''As worried as I was about the kissing thing, I was even more worried about telling you how scared I was about our baby. But the more that I think about it, I can not imagine having our kid be born, and we not be apart of their daily lives. So… if you say we can do this, then we can,'' Ryder rubs his thumb on the back of my hand.
''I am so glad to hear you say that,'' I admit ,''Because… we are going to have to work on us at the same time. Our kid is the priority, but I would like to make this work. So that means that you have to be just as honest with me as I with you. And I have to give you more credit, because you aren't Kate. We have both hurt each other because we've been hurt. And I'm tired of that. I know I'm the only one you've slept with since we've been together, you're the only one I've slept with… ever. And I'd love to keep it that way.''
''Me too,'' he smiles a bit ,''I do love you.''
''I love you, too. And I forgive you, if only because I don't want this negativity to affect my life. I think that I have made it very clear that I'm not going to be walked over,'' I remind him, and he looks down ,''But I think that, if we both try, we can work it out.''
''So… we're still together?''
''Yes, Ryder,'' I smile at him ,''We're still together. And we're keeping the baby?''
''We're keeping the baby,'' he nods ,''We have twenty-eight weeks to get ready. And… I know I've broken this promise, but I also have known what it's like to lose you. Or even be afraid that I'd lose you. So… I'd rather have my girlfriend than a one night stand anytime.''
''I'm not your girlfriend,'' I raise my eyebrow, and smirk at his panicked expression ,''I'm your fiancee'. If you still want to get married.''
Please do. We have been through too much to give up now. I think we can really make it now.
''Of course I do,'' he nods, and lets out a yawn, ''Now, please, let's get some sleep. I have class tomorrow, and work, and you have work.''
''So we're gonna make it,'' I tell him.
It's not a question. I know we will. Because every time we go through something like this, as unhealthy as it should be, we come out stronger. And I know that this was the last time
''We're gonna make it. One day you're going to performing for large , crowds and I'll be making movies, and we'll have an incredible kid, and we'll be married. I'm gonna treat you right,'' he promises, running his hand over the ring, ''Because I'm pretty sure I couldn't do this without you.''
''I was thinking the same thing. That you'd be lost without me,'' I joke, and he lets out a genuine laugh before leading me to the bedroom.
We've done this before, and it always ends in us back together. Because for every moment we've spent screaming at eachother, there's a moment where he makes me fall in love all over again. So maybe we aren't like normal couples, but we've both finally, finally, finally realized how much we'd lose. It's not right that he cheated on me, but we've hurt each other far worse. I'm not completely innocent, neither is he, and I've made it clear that I won't tolerate being treated like crap anymore.
This time is different, no matter what anyone else would say. Everything's gonna be ours, and no one's gonna take it away from us. We're in love, we're engaged, and we have a child on the way.
But I know that, in the end, everything would have been worth it.
RoryPOV-
''So what does that mean,'' I ask and he shrugs a bit.
''She's being honest with you,'' Ryder tells me, ''I wasn't completely honest with Blair. And I kept it in and did something I regret. And she took me back, amazingly.''
''She loves you, idiot,'' I playfully push him ,''But I know what happened. Don't hurt my sister like that, because you know she wouldn't do that to you.''
''I know,'' he admits ,''And we talked it out instead of fighting. I'd say that's progress.''
''For you two? Definitely,'' I joke, then look to wear Penny is helping a customer ,''Did you talk to her?''
''We both agreed. She apologized to Blair, saying she thought she should because she did initiate the kiss when I was vulnerable. But it's my fault as much as it is hers. Besides,'' he looks up when Penny laughs at whatever the guy she's helping says ,''I think she's moving on. And I won't lose Blair. So, yeah, it worked out. Now, back to you. What are you guys gonna do about the babies?''
''Sugar thinks adoption would be the best, but I want to raise them. Yes, I know we are technically teenagers. But we're married and have good support systems, so I don't see why we can't do this.''
What is the real reason that Sugar doesn't want to keep our baby?
''For me it was the fact I don't think I can make a good dad. There's no doubt Blair will be a fantastic mom, but I...''
''You love Blair, she loves you, and you both love the baby,'' I reassure him ,''I know that, despite past pains, you're going to make it.''
''And you believe that you and Sugar could make it, you need to reassure her. I wasn't always there for Blair, and I treat her like trap sometimes, but I am here now. And that's what matters.''
''I love Sugar, and I love this baby.''
''She loves the baby, too, Rory,'' Ryder reminds me ,''Otherwise she wouldn't be so worried.''
''So you think she's honestly just afraid of messing this up,'' I ask as I put in a new CD.
''Aren't we all,'' he asks, running a hand through his hair as a girl buys her CDs.
When she's gone, I continue the conversation, ''So what are you saying?''
''Look, I know Blair and I make the same mistakes. But it feels better to talk it out, because then you don't say the same stupid things you do in the heat of the moment during a fight. Which is why Blair and I had so many unresolved issues, that we thought were taken care of, before last night. So, talk to her.''
''You know,'' I begin after a long silence, ''For someone who is in a relationship he thinks is toxic, you give fantastic advice. And I wouldn't worry about you and Blair. You both have matured, because you would have kept the whole thing a secret in high school. And I get that you were more scared of losing her because of the baby than the cheating. So… thanks. I am so out of my element right now.''
But at least I know that we have to honestly talk this through, without the subtle undertone of hostility that has been present these last few days.
''It's a gift I have, giving others advice and not taking it myself. But I have too much to lose now, and so do you. So, like you and Blair give the relationships as much as they deserve, so should Sugar and I,'' he tells me, and I honestly think that, for once, he and Blair are gonna be okay.
He is so right, though. Whatever Sugar decides to do, I am just as involved as she is. These are my babies, too. We need to make this decision together, sit down and really talk it through.
We may be you, technically still teenagers, also adults at the same time. It's a weird transition, but I honestly think that we can do this.
Now I just have to convince my wife the same thing.
BPOV-
One crying toddler is one thing, and Kurt and I can usually take care of Grace's meltdowns quickly enough. Two crying toddlers?
That means one sleepless night.
Grace is pretty easy going, but this may be the worse night she's had in a year. Her ear infection is bothering her, and there's a thunderstorm raging outside.
Both of which prove to be highly unpleasant to her, and Jacob. Which is why Kurt is comforting her as I hold Jacob.
He and Grace had toddled toward our room an hour ago, at the beginning of the thunderstorm.
''Would we classify this as a tantrum,'' Kurt asks, and I shrug as Jacob's cries finally lower to whimpers.
''Hey, buddy,'' I smile, grabbing a tissue and wiping at his eyes, ''Feeling better.''
''I don't like thunderstorms,'' he explains, and I nod.
''Me either. But I'm glad that you came to us,'' I comfort him.
It means that you at least trust us enough to protect you.
''When I was little, I was afraid of thunderstorms, too,'' I wipe some more of the four-year-old's tears, ''Now I'm not.''
''R-really,'' he asks, looking at me in wonder, and making me laugh.
''Nope. Because my big brother, Cooper, told me that the lightning and thunder can't hurt me when I'm indoors, and staying safe. So, tomorrow, when I get off work, we can go to the library and get a book out that explains lightning and thunder better than I can.''
''Okay,'' he yawns, then sleepily nuzzles into me, ''Night, Blaine.''
''Night, Jacob,'' I hold him as he drifts off to sleep.
I look over to Kurt, who has finally gotten Grace to sleep.
He slides into bed, cradling her to his chest.
Having younger kids in the house is so amazing. It's not easy, caring for two toddlers, but it's not impossible.
''When I was afraid of thunderstorms, my mom and dad used to tell me it was just the angels bowling and taking pictures,'' he tells me, looking from Jacob to Grace ,''So I told her that her Uncle Finn and grandma Elizabeth were doing that.''
''I know you miss them,'' I tell him, ''But your dad and Carole will be here soon.''
''True,'' he nods ,''Here, ready to spoil all four of these kids rotten.''
''And telling us that it's their right as grandparents,'' I laugh quietly, careful not to wake them.
It's been great having them here. Jacob and Grace play together as well as a four-year-old and almost-two-year old can, and Jade is such a burst of energy. Liam is quiet, but he's such a gentleman. And he's gotten into two honors classes after his placement test.
No matter how long those kids are here, Kurt and I will treat them like our kids.
So I'm glad I am doing this with the most loving, caring man that I have ever met. And I can not wait for Cooper, Burt, and Carole to meet them. Even mom mom is coming, insisting on seeing Gracie.
And Kurt and I have made more time for each other, even if it's just to talk. He has calmed my fears about the Adam situation, even though I know that I never had to worry about it deep down inside.
And our kids, despite hitting major bumps in the road, are working it out in their own relationships.
For the first time in a long time, I am completely happy and secure and confident and just…
So content with the life that I have.
Because when I was younger, I only dreamed of being this happy. Now, I am living the dream, despite how harsh reality can be.
But I won't think about that now. For now, I'll focus on the good, and delete the negative.
Because I have had enough of that, and thinking about it only makes it come true.
So do you think that Sugar and Rory should keep the babies? And I promise Ryder and Blair have worked it out, that's it :) it just ties in more with the lyrics of the song.
Disclaimer- glee belongs to Fox and Ryan Murphy.
