Note: The beginning of this chapter begins directly following the end of Chapter 8, which is different since it usually skips between 2-3 weeks. From there, it should be self-explanatory when they begin.

Shit, shit, shit, shit, shit.

Blaine took a deep breath as he got into the car five minutes after saying goodbye to Kurt at the airport. That was unlike any goodbye they had ever had. That one… Well, none of them felt good but that one… it felt like they were leaving disconnected, detached… He had never felt detached from Kurt. They'd had a connection since the very first time they had met.

This wasn't good.

This wasn't good at all.

He took another deep breath, staring down at his car keys that were laying in his lap. He hadn't even started his car.

I would have given failing the mock trial over feeling like this.

Don't be ridiculous. School is important.

You can't be one of those people who places relationships over everything.

Blaine leaned his head on the steering wheel. Everything was going to be okay. He and Kurt are meant to be together. Nobody could ever make him feel the way Kurt does. Nobody could make Kurt feel the way he did, right? Kurt had said that. Did Kurt still feel that way?

Had he ruined everything they'd built by coming to Harvard?

Maybe he should have stayed in Ohio, stayed close to Kurt.

After all, who lived with their boyfriend for four years and then moved out for three to go to school? That wasn't how people did things, right? He should have waited the year like stupid asshole Derek had said. He should have waited the year, they could have lived half way between. Parsons and Harvard were four hours apart but he'd driven an hour and a half every day to UK. He would have waited, driven an extra thirty minutes. Why didn't he see that before? Why was he so dumb?

Calm down.

Two more deep breaths in and out, then he put the keys into his ignition and turned on the car. There was no reason for him to sit in his car in an airport parking lot and panicking himself into an anxiety attack. Everything would be okay. He had to find a way to make it okay.

Only how was he supposed to do that when he hadn't even meant to do anything wrong in the first place?

The only thing he could do that would make it go away was to propose to Kurt.

Blaine pulled out of the parking lot. If he was near having a panic attack at the thought of losing Kurt, what was there to lose?

When had he gone from afraid to completely open up to Kurt, to take that leap, to him being terrified of losing Kurt?

He'd never exactly had to be afraid he was losing Kurt and it was definitely putting things into perspective. And fast.

They wanted the house with the red door, a porch swing, two girls.

They had talked about all of these things and made plans for the future. Maybe Blaine was being a bit silly by not at least putting some of these things into action. Kurt wanted a ring and a promise of marriage. That did come before buying a house and having kids… It was only reasonable for Blaine to do it at some point, right? Wasn't losing him for sure worse than being afraid of making a commitment that would bring them closer together?

This was his family's fault. He would not have been too afraid to propose if he hadn't been hurt so many times before. The only people he could fully trust were Wes and David. He should have been able to trust Kurt completely, and he almost did… but he was so scared to take that final leap.

"You are not dumb." Blaine said out loud. "You are scared and that's normal. Yes, your situation is different than others but most people are afraid to propose… It's normal… You love Kurt, you want to spend the rest of your life with him… so you're going to do it."

He took another deep breath.

I'm going to propose to Kurt. Because he's worth it.

…

"What's the big emergency?" Wes asked, looking alarmed when Blaine came into the house twenty minutes after his life changing decision.

"I think I'm about to lose Kurt." Blaine ran to his room and came back out with his laptop. "I'm not letting that happen."

"Wait, what?" Wes arched his eyebrow. "Lose Kurt?"

"He regrets coming to see me."

"He does not regret coming to see you." Wes rolled his eyes.

"He said so himself. He then went on about how it wasn't right of me to expect him to just have a promise ring for the rest of his life and, Wes, I think he might be right." Blaine sat his laptop on the kitchen table.

"Wait… are you going to propose to Kurt?"

"If it's the only way I can keep him, then yes." Blaine said simply, sitting at the table next to Wes before logging onto his account.

"You can't just run in here and make a decision like that because a trip didn't go hunky-dory." Wes pulled the laptop away from him. "You need to talk about this. Did you get in another wreck and hit your head?"

"I need Kurt in my life. I love him and I am willing to do anything to keep him happy." Blaine took a deep breath. "Even if that means proposing."

"Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Let's… Let's just talk this through, okay? There is a reason that you haven't proposed yet and that reason is as important as the reason you want to jump the gun and do it. Kurt's not going anywhere, Blaine. He loves you."

"Then why do I feel like he just said bye to me?" Blaine asked miserably, swallowing. "Why do I feel like he came up here expecting this big spectacular time together and I ruined the one good thing that I have going for me?"

"First of all," Wes raised his voice to get Blaine's attention. "Kurt is not the 'one good thing' that you have in your life, alright? You have David and I, our families, and the fact that you're at Harvard Law. You have a lot of good things going for you."

"It's different. Kurt… He… I'm in love with him. And maybe I'm not ready yet but if that is what it takes to keep him happy, then I have to do it, Wes. I have to do it because I can't… I can't lose him." Blaine rambled. He couldn't tell if he was calming himself or making him more nervous, but he couldn't lose Kurt.

"You sound like a crazy person right now, storming in here and acting like you have to propose to save your relationship. You and Kurt aren't even on the rocks." Wes said, clearly trying to be the reasonable one. Since when was Wes the reasonable one? And for the record, Blaine thought he was being perfectly reasonable. Maybe.

"He thinks we have been since I came here in August. He thinks that he's been abandoned… that was mainly the fight, but… he feels like we aren't even in a relationship and my God I am so stupid to think I could just come here and not propose to him. I am such an idiot." Blaine resisted the urge to smack himself upside the head.

"Blaine, calm down."

"I hurt him, Wes." Blaine took a deep breath, suddenly fighting the urge to cry. Why was this affecting him so much? Was it nerves? Or was he not making the right decision? "I hurt him and that's the last thing I ever wanted to do. H-He thinks I'm shutting him out. I didn't mean to but I can't l-lose him."

"But you also can't go and propose to make stuff go away. That's doing it for the wrong reasons." Wes said gently, setting the laptop on the counter away from his reach. "Stop freaking out. Wipe your eyes, get a drink of water, and we'll talk it through. You have to have a clear head, though, or it will be pointless."

Blaine nodded, wiping his eyes and grabbing a water bottle.

"You can't propose to Kurt because you're afraid to lose him. You have to be ready… You have to want to settle down, to spend the rest of your life with him, you can see yourself raising kids together, you make long term plans together… Do you and Kurt even have plans once you both graduate from school? You'll graduate from here when he graduates Parsons. Did you two even talk about it?" Wes asked.

"When have I had time to even think about that?" Blaine asked.

"Well if you're suddenly this committed to proposing, shouldn't you at least talk about it? Before you go out and start searching for rings?"

"We want a house with a red door and a porch swing and a dog and two girls. We want it all, okay? Have we made a step by step plan to get there? No. But we have discussed this since we became a serious couple—and when has our relationship not been serious? It was from the very beginning because I swear, the second I knew I liked him was the second I fell in love with him. I can't picture myself with anyone else because he is the one. There is nobody else I want to be with. You and David used to call him Perfect for Blaine Hummel before we started dating and you're right. I love him, I love him, I love him and I can't lose him, Wes." Blaine rambled, barely stopping to take a breath.

"If you feel that way, just answer me one thing… Why didn't you propose sooner? Why have you been holding off? You used to make jokes about marrying Kurt and it's like every single year that passes, you just get more and more… I don't know what the word is. But why? Why do you do that?"

"I'm afraid." Blaine swallowed and looked up at the ceiling. "I'm so used to being shit on by people I get close to… and I feel like if I open up… and he says no… or if he hurts me… I don't know what I'll do. Because mentally, I've built so much of my life around him… As I've gotten older, I guess it's just been like… 'Well this is the time you're supposed to do it' and it freaks me out because I'm so afraid I'll open myself up that last bit and that I'll be hurt."

"Why do you think he'll hurt you?"

"I don't even know if I do… I'm just scared. It's such a big jump but I just… I have to do it."

"What happens if after school he wants to live in New York or California? You don't like big cities like that."

"I would do anything to make him happy… and just being with him is all that I really need to be happy." Blaine swallowed.

"If you're going to do this… then you need to be sure you're not only doing it because you're afraid he's going to leave you. You need to do it because you're ready for that next step. You, not Kurt. You." Wes eyed him. "You don't have to do anything you're not ready for, Blaine. He'll understand… especially if you talk to him—really talk to him about why you're scared. He loves you."

"I'm ready. Who isn't scared when they propose? I may have a better excuse for being scared but it doesn't change the fact that I want to spend the rest of my life with him and that there's no sense in putting it off longer than necessary." Blaine's voice came out firm and confident—something that didn't usually happen when he talked of marriage.

"Are you sure?" Wes asked.

"Positive." Blaine nodded, moving and grabbing his laptop. "Thanks for the talk, Wes."

"I don't think he listened to a damn thing I said." Wes muttered as Blaine left the room. "I tried."

***LTC***

"You look horrible."

Kurt looked up from his tablet the next afternoon, startled.

"No. You really do. What's wrong?" Alec said, dropping his bag and sitting next to Kurt in one of the lecture halls inside CCAD.

"Nothing." Kurt said, lip threatening to tremble.

"Kurt?" Alec asked. "What happened? Is Blaine okay? Your family?"

Kurt stood after some girl looked at them, leaving the lecture hall. Alec followed, not even grabbing their stuff. "Everyone is fine. Everyone but me is fine."

"What's wrong with you?"

Kurt wiped his eyes, looking up at the ceiling. "I'm so sad r-right now."

"Why?" Alec asked.

Kurt broke down in sobs, covering his face.

Alec darted forward, arms going around him. "Shh, Kurt. It's okay. It's alright."

Kurt buried his face, which he was still covering with his hands, in Alec's shoulder. They only had five minutes until class. It was not the time for this. He had to grow up.

"Shh, shh, shh." Alec soothed, hand going up and down his back. "Shh, Kurt. It's alright."

"I-I'm sorry." Kurt cried.

Alec slowly pulled away. "I'll be right back. Wait here."

Kurt nodded, trying his hardest to not cry and failing miserably.

Alec went into the classroom and came out with their things. "Come on."

"We have class."

"If you think you can sit through a lecture like this, you're insane." Alec said, putting Kurt's tablet into his messenger bag and then putting it over Kurt's shoulder. "We haven't missed a class. It's fine."

Kurt nodded, following Alec out of the school and trying to ignore people who were sending confused looks their way. They didn't stop walking until they reached the outside of the building, in the back where they could have some privacy.

Kurt took several deep breaths, trying to calm down. Alec watched him but did not press for information since the last two times asking had not worked. If Kurt wanted to talk, he would.

"T-The trip was h-horrible." Kurt watery hiccoughed.

"What happened?"

"He wasn't h-happy to see me." Kurt began to cry again. "W-We argued and I t-told him I r-regretted going."

"Do you?"

Kurt nodded, wiping his eyes. "I-I-It's not the s-same. I l-love him b-but it's not the same. I don't know i-if I can d-do this anymore, Alec."

Alec leaned over, wrapping an arm around Kurt.

"I-It's so hard to f-feel like I-I'm being p-pushed out of his l-life. W-We don't t-talk about th-things. Everyone else is m-moving forward and we're m-moving so slow we're g-going backwards. I c-can't do it anymore. I c-can't."

"Hey, calm down. This doesn't mean you can't do it. You two are a good couple, Kurt. You love him. Anyone who sees you can tell how in love with him you are and he clearly feels the same way." Alec said reasonably. "Problems can be easily fixed."

"Not t-these ones. I can't… I can't even think about it without crying. I have been progressively crying more and more and more since Christmas. How long am I supposed to l-live like t-this? H-He's i-in Massachusetts having the time o-of his life. L-Living with his b-best friend, s-staring at his h-hot study partner w-who is n-no doubt g-gay. L-Liking where he lives. A-And I'm in Ohio. I'm in Ohio a-alone."

"He's more alone there than you are here." Alec responded. "And don't you want him to be happy? You should want him to like school."

"I w-want him to be h-happy. I just m-miss him so m-much. I w-want to be with him. I want him to w-want to be with me." Kurt's face screwed up and he buried his face in his knees. "I c-can't anymore."

"It's hard, Kurt. It's really hard. I know how hard it was—is—for me and Eric is closer. But I know that you can do it now if I could when I was so much younger." Alec scooted closer again, arm going back around him. "It's going to be okay but you've got to tell him what you're telling me or it's going to be harder to fix."

"It's already too broken to fix."

"Not until it's over, it's not." Alec whispered. "You can turn it around. The semester is almost over. Soon you'll be closer. Soon you'll see him more. It makes a world of difference."

"See, t-the thing is he's f-fine without me!" Kurt cried.

"No. He isn't. He misses you just as much as you miss him." Alec promised, rocking him a bit. "Don't give up on him, okay? You have to talk to him and give him the chance to make you feel better, to work on it. And I'm not saying he's done anything wrong. I'm saying I know how hard it can be to be apart. It sucks for everyone involved but sometimes you will both have different needs that need to be met and he may not know what those are for you or something. You just can't give up on this, Kurt. You can't."

"I d-didn't think it would be this hard." Kurt clutched Alec's shirt, crying into it.

"It will be okay. It'll all be okay." Alec frowned. "But you're so right. It is hard and you've got to work at it or it won't work. You need to talk to him. What is happening right now isn't working. You two need to work together to find what works."

Kurt nodded, not sitting up.

"It'll all be okay." Alec repeated, rubbing Kurt's back in an attempt to comfort him. "It'll all be okay."

Kurt stayed for five more minutes before he abruptly sat up, wiping his face off. "I'm sorry."

"Don't apologize." Alec gave him a sad smile. "Just promise me that you'll try to—that you will talk to Blaine about this?"

"I can t-try but sometimes we aren't the best at talking." Kurt sniffled a bit and looked up at the cloudy sky.

"Get better." Alec shrugged as if it was the simplest thing in the world. "You think you two will last forever if you can't even talk to him about what's wrong?"

"Sometimes we're good about it and others we're horrible. Lately we've been worse than horrible." Kurt scoffed a bit and shook his head, having calmed down almost completely. "I miss how it was right before he went to Harvard. We spent so much time together and were so close… I really felt like he was going to propose to me."

"I think he's scared… I mean, Eric is older than Blaine and we only just got engaged. We were together almost eight years." Alec shrugged a bit. "He's not going anywhere, Kurt. He loves you. Give him time and he'll come around. I never thought Eric would come around."

"Really?" Kurt sniffled.

"He's 'not marriage material.'" Alec snorted. "That's what he said two hours before we had sex for the first time."

Kurt laughed quietly.

"And I still had sex with him. Does that tell you how smart I was when I was fourteen?" Alec snorted again and watched two girls walk by, cutting through the back of their building to get to an adjacent one.

"Fourteen?" Kurt gasped.

"Yep. He was very persuasive—Okay, I didn't need much persuading. Look at him."

Kurt laughed, and was amazed by how it made him feel even a little better. "I don't think I would have needed much persuading either."

Alec laughed loudly. "I'll tell him you said that. He'll get a kick out of it. He thinks he's starting to look old. He's twenty-freaking-five."

"Well it was almost four years ago that I met him." Kurt teased.

Alec laughed again. "Oh, that is too good. You know he's hot, though."

Kurt shook his head, smiling.

"Boys." Alec sighed.

"Boys." Kurt sniffled again, wiping his eyes one last time. "Thanks for listening to me and letting me cry on you."

"Anytime." Alec smiled sadly and squeezed his hand affectionately before standing. "It'll work out. You two are meant to be. It has to."

Kurt forced a smile this time and stood as well. "I hope you're right."

***LTC***

You don't even have money for a ring right now.

Blaine pushed the thought aside, wondering into a Tiffany's.

He wasn't going to buy it now, of course, but he would never propose with anything other than a Tiffany's ring and it couldn't have hurt to have a price estimate, right?

"What can I help you find today?" A cheerful woman asked as soon as he walked in. "An engagement ring?"

Blaine's eyebrow shot up. "Yes?"

"We have some great ones she'll love right over—."

"Do you have any men's engagement rings?" Blaine interrupted.

"We sure do. They're going to be right over here." She said, not showing any hint of disgust. She led him to a section of the store, stepping behind the counter. "Are there any that you'd like to see? Or did you have a certain one in mind?"

"I'm not actually buying today." Blaine admitted.

"If you want to take a look at any, still, let me know." She smiled. "How long have you two been together?"

"Six years." Blaine smiled.

"I'm sure he's ready for a ring." She laughed.

"Oh, he is." Blaine said, staring at the rings on display. They were all gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous. The thought of buying one of these rings for Kurt had his stomach tied up in knots, although he couldn't tell if it was anxiety or excitement. Lately there seemed to be a combination of both when he thought about doing it. Proposing. In the near future.

He backed away, putting his hands into his pockets and smiling at the woman. "Thanks. Have a good day."

"You too. Come back and see us!" She called after him.

Blaine rushed to his car and got in, driving back to his house. Wes' car wasn't home yet but his other roommate's was. Lovely. He made his way into the house, ignoring the feeling of Asshole's eyes on him as he went to his room, and changed into sweat pants and a t-shirt. He and Adrian, who happened to also play soccer in school and liked to go running, had gone on a few walks together over the last several weeks and if Wes wasn't there to distract him, maybe Adrian would.

He heard his roommate mumbling under his breath as he went out of the house and began walking down the street in the direction of Adrian's complex. Less than a minute later, Adrian opened the door.

"Hey, you free?"

"Yeah." Adrian nodded, stepping out and not even bothering to lock his door. "Walking?"

"Yeah. I thought I'd see if you wanted to come."

"Sure." Adrian said cheerfully.

"Did you start that introduction yet?" Blaine asked as they began to walk down the block.

"Let's not talk about that." Adrian groaned. "It's not going too well for me to tell you the truth."

"I haven't tried to start." Blaine admitted.

"Weird. You're always on top of stuff." Adrian commented. "Did I miss an apocalypse warning or something?"

"No. I've just been distracted." Blaine laughed.

"Oh?" Adrian asked. "Why?"

"I'm thinking of proposing to my boyfriend."

"Yeah, I'd be pretty distracted if I was going to propose to a guy too." Adrian laughed this time. "Congrats, Blaine. You two made an adorable couple. He's cute."

"The cutest." Blaine agreed. "I really love him."

Adrian smiled. "Well don't stress about it. That's a good thing. Be happy about it!"

Blaine's smile grew. "I am. It's kind of freaky, though."

"Of course it is. You're 'taking the plunge.'" Adrian laughed. "You'll be alright, though. It seems like you care about him a lot. He clearly cares about you enough to surprise you with a visit. If you love each other, go for it."

Blaine nodded. "Enough about it, though. It's kind of making me sick to my stomach."

"Okay. Well, I propose we go meet tomorrow and work on our introductions together." Adrian suggested to change the subject. "I'll help you with you concluding statement if you help me with the thesis statement."

"That's very fair." Blaine nodded as they came to a stop, once again in front of Adrian's house.

"Sweet." Adrian smiled brightly. "I better get to work on some of our reading, but I will see you bright and early tomorrow in class?"

"Sure will." Blaine smiled back. "Have a good night, Adrian."

"You too, Blaine." Adrian waved.

***LTC***

Maybe spending all of the money he had saved for spring break to fly in to Lima wasn't Blaine's brightest idea but one week after looking at prospective engagement rings was a good a time as any, right?

He didn't know when he decided he was for sure going to propose. Maybe it was in the car on the way home from the airport, after his talk with Wes, after looking at rings… All he knew was the fact that he had to show Kurt just how invested in their relationship he really was. He needed Kurt to know they still mattered, they were still perfect forever, that Kurt wasn't the only one that cared about their relationship.

It was obvious that changes needed to be made to rectify the problem, and Blaine was stepping up. He was going to do it. What other choice did he have? Would he have been proposing if he wasn't worried he would lose Kurt? Not yet. But would he have proposed eventually? Of course he would have.

Blaine swallowed as the taxi got closer and closer to the garage. He was about to do it. About to ask Burt a question that would change his life forever. As soon as he asked it, he couldn't take it back.

Was he absolutely sure about this? He still had time to change his mind. If he had the taxi driver turn around, nobody would ever know. He'd made sure to know that nobody knew he was coming just in case he did change his mind. (Nobody but Wes, that is, but that was a given.)

He had to do it. He had to show Kurt that he was serious. And in all honestly, Blaine was worried Kurt would leave him if he didn't propose. He loved Kurt so, so, so much. Nothing scared Blaine more than the thought of losing him. Not even proposals or marriage.

"Up here on the left." Blaine said, grabbing cash.

You can still change your mind.

Blaine handed the cash to the driver and climbed out, grabbing his messenger bag. He'd only brought a change of clothes for tomorrow. Because he had left immediately after his morning class that day and had no classes tomorrow, he was able to actually spend the night with Kurt. While Kurt was taking his midterms Blaine would be able to safely talk to Burt without fear of being overheard and ruining the surprise. Afterwards, he would get to be with his boyfriend—future fiancé.

Blaine shook the thoughts out of his head, walking into the garage. He glanced around the room but did not see Burt.

"Uh… Is Burt here?" He asked somewhat anxiously, stepping up to someone who he vaguely remembered seeing before—either when asking permission to get Kurt a puppy or when Kurt and his dad got into it, he wasn't really sure which.

"Boss, your adopted son is here!" The guy yelled.

"Finn's visiting his fiancé in—Blaine?" Burt asked, stepping out of the office.

"Hey!" Blaine said brightly. It was definitely too late to turn back now, but Blaine found himself okay with that. This was happening. He was going to propose to Kurt.

"Hey, kid! What are you doing here?" Burt asked, going to hug Blaine and then backing up. "I would but I'm dirty."

Blaine shrugged and hugged him anyway.

"Kurt won't be home until way later. He's got midterms." Burt said after they pulled away.

"I know that… I actually came to see you."

Burt's eyebrow shot up. "To see me?"

"Yeah." Blaine gave a big smile. "I hope you haven't had lunch yet."

"Jeff, I'm going to head out with Blaine. Can you and Joe hold down the shop until I get back?"

"Sure can." Jeff said, taking a seat behind the desk.

"It's a wonder I still have a business with people like him as employees." Burt said gruffly, although clearly teasing, as he led Blaine from the garage. "Are you gonna tell Kurt you're here?"

"Well I was hoping I could stay at the house tonight." Blaine laughed as they both got into Burt's truck. "He'll probably notice me."

Burt chuckled, driving towards a diner. "I'm sure he's going to be happy to see you. Kid misses you an awful lot, Blaine."

"I miss him too." Blaine sighed a bit. "I wish I could see him more."

"You boys do what you can and you'll be fine." Burt said confidently, pulling into a parking lot of a diner and getting out of his truck.

…

"So, what is this about? You all of a sudden flying down here to talk?" Burt raised his eyebrow, eyes twinkling. "I think I know what it's about."

Blaine looked at the ceiling, taking a deep breath. "Kurt means everything to me and—."

"Yes. You don't even have to ask, Blaine. You didn't have to make the trip." Burt interrupted before Blaine could even look back at him. "You know you've been a part of this family since the day you walked into Kurt's life."

"So you mean it's okay that I lost your house and garage in a drunken bet against a Harvard guru?" Blaine joked.

Burt chuckled.

"I spent money I don't even have to come here and ask. I had this speech planned." Blaine laughed, looking embarrassed.

"Wait, how did you get here?" Burt asked, confused.

"I used the money I've been saving up for spring break." Blaine admitted. "I just… I had to ask before I chickened out… and I wanted to ask in person."

"Don't worry. I'll transfer some money into your account next week so you can still fly down for spring break." Burt said gruffly. "But level with me, kid. Why now?"

Blaine looked hesitant.

"Kurt said you and he were on the rocks." Burt admitted. "Are you doing this because you want to or because he wants you to?"

"I love him more than life itself. I'd die for him." Blaine responded seriously, making eye contact. "The stuff going on with Kurt and I is playing a part in it, but… Even if I'm scared, I need to just do it…" He trailed off. "Were you scared when you proposed?"

"There is a difference between nerves and being scared." Burt said. "Nerves are normal… but if you're scared, it may be too soon. You don't want to rush something like this."

"I know I want to be with him forever." Blaine said. "I think I'm ready."

"If you're sure." Burt said, face breaking into a smile. "This is the best news I've heard in a long time, Blaine. For a while I was afraid he'd never find someone and then you came along and…" he trailed off, shaking his head. "I'm really glad that I'll be able to call you my son."

Blaine stood, going around the table and hugging him.

"Have you told Carole yet?"

Blaine laughed. "No. I didn't think she'd be able to keep it from you and I wanted you to be the first to know."

Burt pulled back, squeezing his shoulder. "She's going to be very happy."

"Well I'm happy… I want everyone to be happy." Blaine let out a nervous laugh.

"Everyone will be." Burt grinned again. "When are you going to do it?"

"I was thinking spring break maybe… Wes and I are going to go and find a ring when I get back when we both have some free time. If not spring break, maybe over the summer in New York… maybe in Central Park… or if I do it over spring break, I have no idea where." Blaine groaned. "I'll come up with something."

"You will." Burt nodded.

"Do you know what time Kurt gets home from classes today?" Blaine asked.

"A few hours." Burt said. "Give me enough time to fix a car or two and we'll head home, alright?"

Blaine smiled happily. "Sure. Should I just wait at the garage?"

"You sure should." Burt grinned, eyes still twinkling. "I always hoped you'd be my son in law, Blaine. From the beginning. Nobody else is good enough for Kurt. Nobody."

Blaine's smile grew. "I just hope he says yes."

"He will. There's no doubt about that, kiddo." Burt said, taking a bite of his of his food. "Don't you even worry about that."