singforevermore asked you: 2012-10-05 08:28 Klaine finding out that their surrogate is pregnant.
(this is from my longer story, "Hard to Come By," which I had better finish soon before people rise up with torches and pitchforks.)
Kurt glanced surreptitiously down at his watch. Blaine should have been out of that meeting twenty minutes ago, he thought irritably.
It had been a miserable day for him at work. The spring line was way behind schedule, and he'd spent most of the day running around like a maniac. All he'd wanted was to go home and faceplant in bed while Blaine made dinner, but no, of course Blaine had to attend an emergency department meeting.
Kurt shifted his weight impatiently from one foot to the other. If only Blaine's office was open, he thought. All I want to do is sit down.
He heard footsteps down the hall and straightened as Blaine walked towards him, his coat halfway on and his briefcase in his hand. "It's about time," Kurt said irritably before he could stop himself. "What was that meeting about? Solving world peace?"
"There wasn't a meeting," Blaine said, clearly equally as irritable as he brushed past Kurt, still struggling into his coat.
"Wait, what? Are you sure?" Kurt asked.
"Yes, I'm sure," Blaine snapped, thrusting his hands deep in the pockets of his coat. "I walked all over the building looking for it. Nobody's here but the janitors, who saw me circling like a vulture for an hour and a half."
Kurt rolled his eyes and followed him outside into the gray February slush. "Who told you about the meeting?" he asked.
Blaine plunged two fingers into his mouth and whistled loudly. A cab pulled up to the curb. "When I got up this morning, Lucy had left a note on the fridge saying the school called a department meeting at five," he said, climbing into the cab. Kurt followed, pulling his coat tighter around himself. Fashion didn't always necessitate warmth. "Maybe one of my students prank-called the house or something."
Kurt burrowed into his coat. "I hate your students," he said bitterly.
"Today, I do too," Blaine said. He leaned his elbow on the door handle and gazed out the window. "God, all I want to do is go home and sleep."
"No, that's what my plan was," Kurt objected. "I wanted to take a nap while you made dinner."
Blaine glanced over at him. "Maybe we can talk Lucy into making dinner," he said. "We can both take a nap."
"I don't think that's a good idea," Kurt said. "Lucy needs her rest."
Blaine turned away, facing forward, watching the streets rush past. "Kurt, we need to stop this," he said quietly.
"Stop what?" Kurt asked, his heart turning over in his chest.
Blaine took a deep breath. "I don't think Lucy's pregnant," he said.
It felt like someone had ripped his heart out of his body and stomped on it. "Please don't say that," Kurt said, shaking his head. "Please don't. Maybe it's just-"
"It's been over a month," Blaine said softly. "I don't…I don't think it's meant to be, babe."
Kurt turned sharply to glare out the window. "No," he said between his teeth. "I told you I don't want to talk about it."
"Kurt…"
The cab pulled up to their apartment building and Kurt strode out, head held high and his jaw clenched. "Kurt!" Blaine called, hastily handing over their fare to the cab driver and following him up the steps. "Kurt, wait."
"We are not discussing this right now," Kurt said, breezing through the lobby and leaving his husband behind. He ducked into the elevator and jammed the 'close doors' button, and it wasn't until the doors clanged shut that he reached up to rub at his wet eyes.
The elevator continued its slow journey upwards, pausing every so often for people to join him. He smiled thinly as the new passengers stared curiously at him, his red-rimmed eyes gazing straight ahead, until the doors opened on his floor to reveal Blaine leaning heavily against the wall, panting.
Some of the tension drained from Kurt's shoulders. "Blaine?" he ventured.
"You're right," Blaine said, his breathing coming fast and heavy. "You asked me to stop talking about it, and I didn't. I'm sorry. We're both tired and hungry and cranky and…I'm sorry."
Kurt's shoulders sagged. "Can we just go home?" he said meekly.
Blaine smiled, clearly relieved, and he held out his hand. Kurt linked his fingers through his as they walked down the hall together. "Did you seriously run all the way up here?" he asked.
Blaine grinned, one side of his mouth tilting more than the other. "It was just a few stairs," he said, fumbling to get his key out of his pocket and stick it in the lock. "Although you might have to get me a glass of water while I collapse on the living room floor."
"I can manage that," Kurt said, smiling as he walked into the foyer and turned on the lights. He stopped dead in his tracks, his smile fading. "Oh my god. Blaine."
Blaine struggled to untangle his scarf from his neck. "What?" he asked, and then he glanced up, his mouth falling open.
A large banner hung over their kitchen table, proclaiming "congratulations!" in round, cheerful blue letters. Underneath it lay a total of six pregnancy tests and a bright green envelope.
"Oh my god," Kurt breathed. "Oh my god. Blaine. I can't look."
Blaine stood completely still by the door, his scarf dangling from his hand. "I can't either," he said in a small voice. "Oh, god, it's like a train wreck. I can't look away."
Kurt picked up the envelope with shaking fingers and pulled out a card. "Dearest darlingest Kurt and Blaine," he read, his voice echoing in the thick silence of their apartment. A dropped pin would have sounded like a gunshot.
"I didn't want to say anything until I was completely, one-hundred-percent sure. You've probably guessed that. But I went to the doctor for the blood test today, and I know for sure now." He took a deep shuddering breath and looked up.
Blaine had gone completely pale. "What's it say?" he whispered.
The card shook in Kurt's hands. "She's pregnant," he said. He dropped the card on the table and flung his arms around Blaine's neck. "She's pregnant. Oh god."
Blaine latched one arm tightly around Kurt's waist, pulling him tight against his side, and fumbled for the card. "I went ahead and scheduled the first ultrasound for tomorrow. I knew you boys would be too excited to wait any longer," he continued reading, his voice trembling. "I'm staying the night with Jo and Wes so you can have some time to yourselves to celebrate. I ordered from your favorite place and it should be there pretty soon. Sorry about the fake meeting, Blaine, but I didn't know how else to make sure you'd both be home at the same time. I'll see you both tomorrow at the doctor's office, eleven o'clock. I love you both. Congratulations, daddies."
The note fluttered to the table beside the six tests, all marked with cheerful little pink plus signs. "Oh my god," Blaine marveled, staring blankly. "Oh…oh my god."
Kurt covered his mouth with his hands. "We're going to be daddies," he cried. "We're going to have a baby. Our baby."
Blaine turned to him slowly, the biggest, dopiest grin imaginable spreading across his face. "Say that again," he said.
"Our baby," Kurt said. He tucked his fingers in the lapels of Blaine's jacket and dragged him a little closer. "Blaine. We're going to have a baby."
Blaine let out a giddy little whoop and flung his arms around Kurt, seizing him and pulling him in tight for a kiss.
Over the past year, I've made a lot of new friends online who mean so much to me. I don't know what I would've done without them. And with the beginning of my new school year coming up I just wanted to thank everyone who made my last one amazing through the internet.
Ciara - You are: The Brittany to my Santana, the Julian to my Logan, the Reed to my Shane, the Spiderman/Peter Parker to my Mary Jane and my amazing internet boyfriend! <3 I love you more than words can describe and I hope you know that. You are fantastic and magical and simply make my day, and life, even brighter. You are one of my best friends and I promise you that we are going to meet IRL someday.
Riley - I don't even know where to start with you, my lovely gay soulmate. <3 You somehow became one of my best friends in a few months. I simply adore you. You are so sweet and such a good person, no matter how much you try to convince me to think otherwise. When I talk to you, I can't help but smile or laugh over how ridiculous you can be. But I love you for everything you do. :)
Madi - You were always one of my closest friends and one of the ones that I've had the longest. You are so amazing and you inspire me to be a better person. You make me so pround and I love you so much, because you are simply wonderful and amazing and I'm running out of words that I haven't already used, but any you can come up with (that are positive) it was made for you.
Annie - Annie, you're weird. You're weird and it is fantastic. You make me laugh so hard I feel like I could die. You are worth everything to me and I love you <3 AND IF YOU CHANGE BECAUSE OF SOMEONE, I WILL BEAT YOU BECAUSE YOU ARE PERFECT.
Wes - You are so awesome, I can't even begin to describe you. We actually only recently became closer, but I LOVE YOU. You're hilarious and fantastic and superb~ Don't forget that. :)
Willow - You are literally one of the sweetest most magical people I've ever met. You need to know how perfect you are! You are so funny and thoughtful and kind and I just can't say how much you mean to me :) I love you.
Irene - I'm really hoping you don't change your tumblr URL before I finish this XD Irene: You are perfect. I am so inspired by you; the art you make, the hilarious jokes you tell, and the things you write. I miss you so much, my goshness, we should hang out more! But I want you to know that you are one of my best friends and I love you!
MJay - MJAY YOU'RE FANTASTICAL. I love you so much and you are such an amazing friend. <3 You're hilarious and kind and smart and honest and I love that about you. :) Stay amazing.
Cinnie - You are the Kurt to my Blaine and I adore you. You are amazing and perfect, no matter what anyone else says. You brighten my day and are one of my closest friends. Thank-you so much for trusting me and for being the lovely person that you are. I love you <3
Sam - Sam, you need to just stop being awesome and making me feel so dull compared to you. Jaykay! But you are a star and you shine so bright, I might just be blinded. You're talented and funny and I love you <3
Lily - Lily! You mean the world to me. You're funny and smart and kind and magical and you make me feel better <3 Plus, you're always really cuddly which is awesome. You are beautiful, inside and out, and one of my best friends. I. love. you. <3
Tabby - You are the panda to my giraffe. <3 You may think otherwise, but you are perfect. You need to know how truly special you are. You're different and it's one of the things that makes you so wonderful. I love you.
Jason - My lovely Jason. You inspire me so much and I adore you. Don't let anyone or anything get you down because you are perfect. You are so sweet and you make me smile <3 I love you.
Jahna - You are amazing! I love love love love love you and your constant glee project talk and the fact that somehow I am unable to troll you. :) you're beautiful and amazing and <3 I just really love you.
Jono - My other best gay (Riley is my first). I love you more than words can describe, even if we haven't talked in a while. We need to go do that! XD you're so weird and funny and I adore you. :) Please don't change.
Meg - I just met you, but you have a special place in my heart, just like all my other friends. You're super sweet and I would love to get to know you better. I love you. <3
Payton - YOU ARE SO WONDERFUL I CAN'T-- I just really love you, okay? okay. :) You don't even need an explination or long speech, because you should already know how truly amazing you are. <3
To everyone: When I needed someone, you guys were always there. And I know I may not have mentioned you specifically, but that doesn't mean I don't love you just as much! <3 and if I did mention you, this still applies: You are all so important to me. You are worth everything and you are some of my best friend :)
Thank-you for being wonderful and letting me into your lives.
I'm having a terrible week. It (mostly) has to do with the health of my dad and grandpa. Message me if you want to talk because I don't feel comfortable giving details here. I'm not sure how much - if at all - I'm going to be around to RP for a little while. If you would like to start a thread, again send me a message and I'll see what I can do.
Thank you so much to everyone who has been supporting me, especially: Madi, Tasha, Tiana, Susan, and Orla.
Madi woke up to find her room filled with colorful balls. She noticed that each of them had something written on it, from one word ‘perfect’ to entire sentences ‘you light up our world like nobody else’. “Tweedles,” she muttered, her tone laced with affection. Graceful, intelligent, creative; she shifted through them to get to her desk. “Dearest Tiger Lily. We would like to take this opportunity to invite the fairest princess of all - you - to the Dalton Academy Prom. It would be a great honor and a privilege if you would accompany us.”
“This year’s theme is Disney,” a familiar voice chimed in from the doorway. Ethan.
“We know Rapunzel is your favorite princess.” Evan.
“And if you’ll have us, we would-”
“love to be your Flynn-”
“or Eugene, if you prefer.”
Madi smiled brightly. “This is,” she looked around, “completely crazy... and I love it.” She hugged them both. “Of course I will go to prom with you!”
“Wonderful! We will leave you-”
“to discuss preparations with your sister.”
Each twin kissed a cheek before disappearing.
“Took them long enough,” Mandy noted after a quick survey of the room. “Okay. I’m going to attempt to find something large enough to store all of these. I will return shortly to help you clean up.” She walked out of the room, then poked her head back in. “I’m really happy for you.”
*****
Blaine had vacated his room in Windsor so they could get ready there. Her older sister was putting the finishing touches on when Madi spoke. “Thank you for doing this. I couldn’t have asked for a better big sissy.”
Mandy smiled fondly. “You’re welcome. And I couldn’t have asked for a better little sister. You look beautiful, by the way.” She handed her sister a mirror.
“Oh,” Madi breathed as she studied her reflection. “It’s incredible.” Her dress could have been made by Disney, and her braided hair with flowers throughout added to the ensemble. The makeup enhanced her natural beauty.
Mandy placed a gentle hand on Madi’s shoulder. She was dressed as Belle in a yellow ball gown. “Are you ready for this? Our Princes are waiting.”
The sisters shared a hug. “Everyone is going to love you,” Mandy whispered in her ear. Madi followed her down the stairs.
Ethan and Evan stepped forward to meet her, dressed identically.
“You are without a doubt,” Evan began.
“The most beautiful girl,” Ethan continued.
“We have ever seen.” Evan turned to his twin. “Wouldn’t you say there is-”
“Something missing?” Ethan pulled a tiger lily from behind his back.
She held out her wrist so that he could fasten the corsage. Each of them offered her an arm which she accepted. They made their way across campus to Orion Hall, where Disney Prom was about to begin.
*****
She laughed and danced with her dates all night. They shared a table with Mandy and Blaine when they needed a break.
The twins spun Madi between them during Friend Like Me. She danced a jive with Evan, who then handed her to Ethan for Once Upon a Dream. Finally she danced to a lively version of A Dream Is A Wish with Blaine. On the final note of the song, someone tapped her on the shoulder.
“Excuse me. May I cut in?” Mandy directed her question at Blaine who smiled and walked away. “Enjoying your prom?” She wondered aloud. Her eyes sparkled and her face was flushed.
“Yes! This night has been amazing. I wish it didn’t have to end,” Madi confessed. “It looks as though you are having a pretty wonderful time yourself.”
“Well, it’s not over yet.” Mandy smiled mysteriously. “Of course I am! Now come on. Dance with me!” She grabbed Madi’s hands and pulled her to the middle of the dance floor. “I can show you the world,” she began.
Madi shook her head. “One dance with my dates and you’re acting like a conspirator.” She giggled at her sister’s antics. “Shining, shimmering, splendid,” Madi joined in.
They spent the rest of the song singing along.
*****
“Attention please.” Justin Bancroft, Hanover Prefect, announced from on stage. Once the hall was silent he continued. “On behalf of Dalton Academy, we would like to thank everyone for being here and we hope the rest of your night is magical. Now, it is time to crown our 2012 Prom King and Queen.”
Once the hall was completely silent he continued. “Your Prom King is... or rather, your Prom Kings are... Ethan and Evan.”
The Tweedles wore matching grins as they hopped onto the stage. They walked over to Logan Wright who stared at them with a mildly perplexed look. “What am I meant to do with this?” He held up the singular crown.
“You could keep it. Or...” Evan started, glancing into the audience at Julian.
“-you could give it to someone else,” Ethan finished with a knowing smile.
Justin, who had monitored the exchange, turned back to the crowd. “And your Prom Queen is... Madison!”
“Madi, what are you waiting for? He called your name. Go get coronated!” Mandy gave her younger sister a gentle push toward the stage.
Ethan and Evan were there to help her up the steps to Charlie, who carefully placed the tiara on her head. “Congratulations,” the Windsor Prefect said. She flashed him a bright smile in return before she was whisked away by her Princes. No, she amended, her Kings. They were prom royalty.
“And now for the first dance,” called Justin and the music started up again. I See The Light, from Tangled. She danced with her boyfriends as her sister watched, her hand clasped tightly in Blaine’s. This was her prom night. It was everything she wanted and more than she could have ever dreamed. It was perfect.
