Text to Seb.
Blaine: How’s my favorite doing this morning?
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Text to Seb.
Blaine: How’s my favorite doing this morning?
All I Want For Christmas Is You(Friday-December 14, 2018)
Blaine had been at Seb’s house for the last two hours cooking, baking, sipping on wine and loving every single minute of it. It sounded ridiculously sappy but, just being near Seb and Ras made him the most happy, especially when he was allowed to dote. Said boyfriend was working on the final touches of some project that was due tonight by midnight. The fast approaching deadline didn’t stop Seb from sneaking bits of food and a few kisses here and there. Sweet Ras was lying as close as he could to the action in the kitchen without actually being in the kitchen just waiting for the ham bone that he was sure he was going to get just as soon as Blaine was finished. They had every single Christmas light that Blaine had set up glowing, and there were packages under the twinkling tree and stockings were full to bursting. Blaine had mostly stuffed Seb’s full of chap stick, sticks of Eos of course, and candy. Ras’ stocking was full of all the toys he could want from both Seb and Blaine. It was even full on snowing. The ground was covered in fluff. It was all very lovely and perfect.
The only thing that would make it better is if Seb weren't about to go away to Paris for sixteen whole days to visit Sabine’s rather religious family. Blaine wasn’t upset that he didn’t get to go, he got it, the family was a different kind of crazy than the Smythe family, no he was simply not ready to have Seb be so far away from him. Even when he’d been “sick” for three weeks he always knew Seb was less than ten minutes away. Sebastian was not only going to be almost four thousand miles away but he was also going to be in a whole different country than Blaine. Blaine never thought he’d be that crazy boyfriend that stressed about distance but then again, Seb was more than just his boyfriend. They were tied together. He stupidly hoped the red strings couldn’t snap, even knowing that they couldn’t. He promised himself he’d be cool though. At least Seb was going to let him take Ras with him the two weeks instead of sending him to a kennel. Blaine could take Ras to and from school as much as he wanted. He had an excuse and everything. But, LeFay encouraged companionship between witches and animals. Even if they were normal animals like Ras and not familiar like Freya. Seb was also going to let the two of them come into his apartment as they pleased so that Ras could sleep at his own home for a few nights out of the week and Blaine might be a little less lonely. He didn’t mention that part to Seb but, it didn’t take a genius to figure out he was a little (a lot) sad.
Still, tonight was as close to perfect as it could get and it had just begun. He couldn’t keep a smile off of his face as he finally after waiting a little longer than necessary called for Ras and tossed him his ham bone. The pup was in heaven. And Sebastian seemed to be the same as he all put inhaled his share. It made Blaine feel good knowing that he’d paid attention to his mom in the kitchen and it paid off when it came to his own person. He liked doting and even if Seb wanted him to make a full traditional something something course French dinner Blaine would figure it out. After eating (it really was pretty freaking good) Blaine moved the plates to the kitchen and promised to clean up after Seb left in his Uber tomorrow morning. No, he didn’t want to waste their limited Christmas time cleaning. Truth was he could clean it in seconds with the right flick of his hand but, the distraction after Seb left tomorrow would be welcome. He then lead Seb over to the Christmas tree and urged him to sit on the floor as he lifted Seb’s stocking and handed it to him and then took his own and Ras’, though the dog wasn’t in the mood to step away from his ham bone. Perhaps later. He sat crossed legged on the floor in front of Seb and pulled each one of the pretty green and blue tartan clad packages he’d gotten for his boyfriend out from under the tree, recalling what each one of them were.
Sebastian Smythe was actually hard to shop for. He was incredibly practical and the man seemed to buy himself all he needed and then what he wanted. He had things, sure, expensive things. But, he wasn’t want for anything. So, Blaine tried to get creative again. His biggest gift included Ras. He’d taken Sebastian’s beloved companion out last week and gotten him a professional photo shoot at the very river he’d met the two of them. A groomed Ras looked so handsome in his Santa scarf as he sat so proudly next to the empty bench where he’d walloped Blaine on that first day. The dog was even smiling in that puppy way that made Ras irresistible. Remains of Autumn leaves lived under the light powdered sugar dusting of snow that Ras was permitted to run around in after they got the main photo taken care of. The gorgeous photo of Ras next to the bench was full color matte 16x20 photo and Blaine had set it in a sleek black 24x28 heavy frame. It was wrapped prettily and Blaine was excited to see how Seb liked it.
The next gift was a classy photo album. He’d had the photographer take a whole bunch of other photos of Ras running around the park that day, about ten in all including one with Blaine sitting on the infamous bench with Ras all but sitting in his lap. That was the front page of the album. The rest were mostly silly Ras in the “snow”. And photo of Blaine and Seb taken at the haunted house that almost scared his poor boyfriend to death and a photo of Seb and his mother taken secretly by Blaine at Thanksgiving. They looked like they belong in the fifties. Both beautiful with hazy cigarette smoke lazing around the photo. It captured their bond perfectly.
The next package was a pair of quality black gloves and a long scarf that Blaine had hand knitted, yes, knitted, blue and green of course. Seb was always cold and since Blaine dragged him outside in the colder weather a lot he figured he could benefit from them. He’d added a little layer of warming magic that would just very lightly pulse through the gloves and scarf when touched to skin, just a little so that Seb would think it was just the yarn being extra warm.
The next was sort of a silly one but he knew Seb would like it even so. He’d been shopping at Target about two months ago when he spotted this rather big (14inches) Classic Lynda Carter Wonder Woman action figure. She was complete with the Lasso of Truth and looked pretty fierce. He couldn’t pass her up. Seb rarely let his fandom interest show in his home aside from a coffee cup Hunter had gotten him. Diana would be a perfect addition to the mug and his new Christmas tree ornament.
The last Christmas gift was a bit strange for Blaine to do. He wasn’t really a vain person and he didn’t think that Seb was going to ache for him or anything while he was away. Still, he wanted to give him something just in case Seb did, in fact, miss him. He’d bottled up his own scent that he wore everyday. Mixed it as if he were wearing it for himself. He’d put it in a little bottle no bigger than half of his pinky and put it into a little blue box with a snowflake on it. He hoped it sent the right message. Seb could put it on his pillow, or just open it when he wished Blaine were near. If he did. You know. Just in case. He’d even jokingly labeled it “Essence of B.”
He had one more gift for Seb. More for Blaine than Seb really. Seb was going to be so far away from the protection charm he’d placed on Seb’s apartment and Blaine’s magic wouldn’t reach his boyfriend all the way in Paris no matter how much he wanted it to. So, he’d taken a Black Tourmaline, a very powerful protection and healing stone, and charged it by the moon, placed a tiny bit of his magic in it and charmed it for double protection. He’d ask Seb to wear it while he was gone. Seb wouldn’t know that it was actually full of protection. He’d probably roll his eyes and just wear it to appease Blaine’s New Age weirdness but, Blaine was so worried that he didn’t care if Seb didn’t believe it would work.It would and Blaine knew it so that’s what mattered. He really wanted him to wear it. He kept it around his own neck on it’s own cord against his own crystal for added power to give to him later.
“Okay, here. Do your stocking and then open these three first.” He handed Seb the package with the gloves and scarf in it along with the Wonder Woman figure and lastly the little bottle of scent. “We’ll save these two for last.” He patted the album and the large photo of Ras with a grin on his face.
Phone Call//Seblaine.
Blaine: Hey you.
Getaway- Day 2 (August 25, 2018)
It was only the second day of their trip and already Blaine was dreading going back to the city. All he wanted to do was stay here wrapped up on this beach with Sebastian until they were sick of each other. That day wouldn’t come for Blaine so he supposed when they’d go back was up to Seb. After their shower last night, they’d walked up the beach, hand in hand looking for a place to eat as the sun set over the Atlantic and it was all so terribly romantic that Blaine was absolutely beside himself. For a person that stated they weren’t a romantic Sebastian sure did know how to make Blaine feel like he was the only man in the world. Seb could talk all he wanted about only knowing one way to show feelings, but Blaine saw right through it now. They had settled on a little bistro, and the whole thing was perfect. Their night together was even better. Candles lit, windows open, those damn curtains blowing in moonlight and sea breeze as Sebastian let Blaine press him into the plush bed and kiss and touch and feel him until they were both spent an exhausted. Waking up in the morning in twisted sheets tangled around bare bodies as the sun rose in the morning over their sleepy faces. He couldn’t remember a time when he had felt so good. He was so happy it almost hurt.
They’d been out in the sun for hours by this point. A day full of sun, playing crashing waves, a fucking Frisbee and lazy summer kisses on the hot sand. Blaine looked over at Sebastian from his towel where the two of them had been lying face down, eyes closed and dozing in and out for the last forty-five minutes. Blaine didn’t lay out often, but it felt good today, and his muscles were thanking him for it. As much as he loved the moon, it felt like the right time to pay the sun some respect. He audibly sighed as a warm breeze drifted over their bodies. Blaine let his eyes roam over Sebastian’s legs and then up to his beautiful face. He looked serene and content with his cheek pressed against his own towel. The sun had kissed his lovers shoulders delicately and had brought out the rest of his freckles. The dusting of them still as devine as the stars in the night sky to Blaine. If Seb could hear his thoughts he’d probably roll his eyes at how flowery Blaine was thinking. It wouldn't matter because Blaine never had trouble speaking those flowery thoughts anyway. As much as Blaine wanted to stay in this spot and keep dozing, his stomach wasn’t really in the mood for that, it kept emitting little low grumbles. It had to be at least 3 pm. It had been hours since breakfast. Blaine couldn’t exactly check the time right now though because he’d left his phone in their Bungalow and charging next to his temporary bed spot. He’d hardly touched the thing since arriving. He didn’t really miss it either.
Sebastian’s breathing was slow and even, as if he were actually in a deep sleep. Blaine lifted his body a little and propped himself up on his elbows, relishing in the slight burn of the sun on his skin. He shifted himself closer to Sebastian and turned a bit so that he were lying on his hip. He reached out his hand and let his thumb trace down and then up the perfect swoop of Seb’s nose, and then dance over the fullness of Seb’s bottom lip before leaning forward and ghosting a kiss over his mouth and them moving his lips to press a kiss to Seb’s star dusted shoulder.
“Hey sleepyhead.” His voice was a soft murmur against the waves. You gotta wake up now, babe.”
I’m So Heavy(Heavy In Your Arms)//Sept. 7, 2018
Blaine could still recall the events of August 28, the Tuesday evening he came home from his wonderful vacation with Sebastian. It was fresh in his head almost two weeks later, hard to forget when every twitch of his muscles, or inhale and exhale screamed with the memory of that night. To be so high, happy and in love only to have almost all of it ripped away from you was not something a person forgot. Losing one's magic, no matter how temporary, wasn’t like losing a tooth, or even a limb, it was like losing your very soul because that’s where the magic came from. The core part of a witches being. The council was even gentle as they punished him for his five day unexplained absence, but he could still recall the scream that tore from his throat when it left his body in a glowing ball of energy, leaving his throat raw and sore even now. His body was still feverish from the withdraw, but there was coldness that seeped down to his bones. A void, a loss of something so much more than words could ever explain. His head still throbbed and his eyes still hurt to just be open. It had been ten days and he didn’t feel any better. It wasn’t like a normal sickness that got better with time. No, the only thing that would fix his misery was the reinstatement of his magic.
He’d spent week one completely in his bed, only getting up to use the bathroom. His hair was a mess, his face was in dire need of a shave. But, he was physically incapable of doing much with himself. It didn’t help that he missed Sebastian desperately and that he couldn’t explain to his boyfriend why he wasn’t texting or calling much. It was killing him inside that he wasn’t able to communicate properly and he spent week one terrified that Sebastian was going to break up with him. By the next Tuesday he was so sick of quietly crying to himself about it, the hot tears doing nothing for his aching head, that he sent three whole text in a row, trying his hardest not to throw up from the overstimulation. That’s when he discovered that just texting Seb actually made him feel like a person for a moment. The phone call that came later and the incredibly sweet delivery of soup and tea from Sebastian actually made him smile. Even if it was painful. This caused Blaine to spend his second week of punishment trying his hardest to be strong enough to leave the school and make his way to Sebastian.
His friends, Nick and David and his father had all been in to visit them. He’d spoken some to his friends, but couldn’t bring himself to answer their questions. His father hadn’t taken no for an answer and wouldn’t leave until Blaine was beside himself. He could still recall the conversation.
What are you thinking, Blaine? Did we raise an idiot? Five days without word? You know damn well you’re not supposed be gone more than forty-eight hours without permission. There’s a reason for these rules! Where were you? Don’t tell me with friends. No friend is worth this. Some boy? Some stupid Mundane boy that wouldn’t look at you twice if you didn’t charm him? You’re lucky I’m the headmaster and was able to get your punishment down to two weeks, they wanted to give you a month!...
The words hurt, but they weren’t true. Blaine didn’t have to use magic to get Sebastian to look at him and as long as he reminded himself of that his father's words couldn’t get to him much. All the same it made him emotional. He tried his hardest not to let his dad see him down and to keep the emotions under control. He kept his blurry eyes fix on the wall, his back to Will Anderson in defiance. Freya hadn’t left his side in days, and she was sitting curled against Blaine’s stomach tossing murderous looks at Will over Blaine’s side.
I don’t mean to be cruel, but you should know better. They can burn you for this. And don't give me that nonsense about him being your Fate. No person is worth all of this.
Blaine couldn’t stop the snort of annoyance as he muttered words back for the first time. As if you care what happens to me.
He was a little surprised by the words that followed from his father. Of course I care, you’re my son. You’re the last thing I have left of her.
His father’s soft admittance quieted Blaine but left him with a deafening scream in his head. Then why do you treat me like a burden? But he kept his mouth shut and pressed his face into pillow, willing him to leave. He could hear the sure shuffle of his father's feet as he made his way to the door. Sit tight for the next few days, you have an appointment with the Council on Sunday night just before Midnight. Don’t be late. They’ll be giving your magic back.
I’ll make sure I’m back at LeFay by Eleven on Sunday then.
You’re going to leave?
Are you going to try to stop me? Lock me up? I won’t be breaking any rules. I’ll be gone less than forty-eight hours.
You’re too weak to leave, Blaine. You won’t make it very far.
Of course I will. I’m determined. I get it from her, after all.
He had turned slowly to look at his father, he could see the struggle on his face and the slow acceptance. Very well. But, you’re on your own I’m afraid, and if you’re late coming back I can’t promise you won’t face something worse than losing your magic.
Blaine had nodded and knew he had a stunned look on his exhausted face. Surprised that he wasn’t being forced to stay. Thank you. His father let out a disbelieving laugh as he turned on his heel and stalked out of Blaine’s room.
That was Thursday. It was early Friday evening now and Blaine was trying his best to get dressed and look somewhat presentable after his disaster of a shower. It wasn’t that he was incompetent without magic, but he hurt so bad he wasn’t able to gain control of his shaking limbs long enough to do much. He’d already given up on shaving and figured if Sebastian could accept him at sick, sweaty, bearded and wild eyed then he probably wasn’t going to go and leave any time soon.
He gently slipped on a pair of black sweatpants, and carefully shrugged his black LeFay University hoodie over his head, the schools name written in old script over the front right side, the dark purple full moon and crow symbol dancing across the back. He slipped his shoes on and checked his phone once more to make sure that it wasn’t too early before dropping it into his hoodie pocket. His bus was due at 8. And he wanted to time it just right so that he could stay with Sebastian as late as possible on Sunday. His mouth twitched into a smile. He was going to text ahead, but he really just wanted to surprise Sebastian with a visit. Of course Seb might kill him when he saw the state he was in, but it’d be worth it. He dropped a kiss to the top of Freya's annoyed, fluffy head, but even she seemed happy that he was getting out of here for a bit. She’d been doting on him like a mother for days now. She was probably happy for the rest.
He kept his head down as he slowly and painfully made his way down the old and narrow stairs of his school. He didn’t want to talk to anyone and explain what he was doing. None of them would understand, and he knew that if he ran into Nick or David that they’d just try to stop him. He didn’t want to fight with his friends. His feet and legs protested with each step, and by the time he got to front door of the huge school he needed to sit for a moment. He could swear he saw his friends watching from one of the balconies with concerned looks, but when he looked back, they weren’t there. Finally he stood and made his way outside into the pleasant high sixty degree weather, Massachusetts was cooling down nicely in time for Autumn. He loved the cooler weather. Well, normally but, tonight Blaine felt like it were negative sixty. He shivered in his hoodie as a cold sweat trickled down his feverish forehead. He glanced down at the hill he’d have to travel down to get to the road and cursed his lack of magic. He could be to the bus stop by now if he could just pop over there. He shook his head and continued on his short trek. He might as well have been treking to fucking Mordor.
By the time he reached the bottom of the hill he was fighting the urge to throw up, and his breathing was ridiculous. As if he’d never worked out a day in his life. He looked at his phone and his heart sank when he saw that it was 7:45. He’d never make his bus. He should just call Sebastian and have him come get him. The thought made him nervous, what if Seb didn’t want him around because he was too sick? What if he was the type to say he’d do better at home? As he fought with himself on what to do a silver car pulled up to a rest right next to him. As the window rolled down Blaine’s eyes settled on the dark, handsome features of his friend David. Well shit.
“You’re such a dumbass, get in the damn car.” the passenger door opened on it’s own and Blaine contemplated for a moment before shaking his head and getting in.
“If you could just take me to the bus stop…” He mumbled, too embarrassed to look at his friend.
David shook his head and scoffed. “No. It’ll take you six years to get into the bus. “Just tell me where you’re going and I’ll take you.” The thought of telling David where he was going freaked him out beyond belief.
“I can’t do that.” He shook his head fast, causing a burst of pain behind his eyes.
“Yes, you can, Blaine. I know you’re going to see that boy. Your human boy. I know. You must think Nick and I are both stupid. I’ve seen people that meet their Fates before. And you have that look. That over-the-moon-I-can-do-anything look.”
“How do you know he’s human?”
“Because you’re still hiding it. If he were a witch you’d have gushed to us by now. It’s been months.”
Blaine sighed, of course his friends, knew. His father had kinda figured it out as well.
“Don’t worry though, I don’t think the Council knows. They don’t spend as much time around you as those closest to you do. Besides, you’re not giving up any information, so you’re safe for now. But, look Blaine, you’ve got to be fucking careful. I’m worried about you. So is Nick. I know you know what they do to witches that fall in love with Mundanes…” David drummed his thumbs against the steering wheel. “I know what I think you should do, but you have to figure it out on your own.” David paused and shook his head with a deep sigh. Blaine could tell he was afraid. “But, since you’re hellbent on getting yourself killed at least let me take you to his house. Just so I have peace of mind tonight. You don’t have to tell me what his name is, or what he looks like or anything about him, but you’ll kill yourself just getting there at this rate.” Blaine bit his lip and looked over at his friend. David’s kind brown eyes were furrowed in concern as he drove aimlessly. Blaine blinked back an onset of emotion and just nodded before telling him how to get to Sebastian’s street. He told him to part three buildings down figuring that his friend would figure out what he was doing, but that he would be satisfied enough to not question.
“It’s not that I don’t trust you. I know you’d never turn me in, or do anything to cause me strife. But, if the Council or my father caught wind that you knew anything about… this… they could use it against you to get information and I’d never forgive myself. So, it’s best that no one knows, okay?” Blaine explained, his eyes wide. David just nodded and turned to Blaine.
“I get it. Just be safe. Keep your protections up, and your charms and don’t let your guard down for a moment. Your dad may be being nice right now, but don't forget he works on the council.” David stated as if Blaine didn’t know. “Also, you might want to let me magic you to at least have a cough and some sniffles and runny nose on top of your obvious ailments. Don’t get me wrong, you look plenty sick, but I’m not sure you look human sick.” Blaine tried to give a smile as he nodded his consent. David closed his eyes and Blaine could feel the tingle of magic in his body and the feeling of getting even more ill. It was a mild charm, charms not being Davids biggest strength, but it did the trick. He could feel the tickle in his nose and as he took a breath the nasty feel of mucus in his lungs before he started coughing like he had bronchitis and pneumonia on top of everything else. He groaned and shook his head, hating that he had to lie to Sebastian. “Thanks, David.” His voice was nasally and thick. He tried to laugh but coughed instead. He was about to get out of the car when David pressed a bag of cherry cough drops and little thing of tissues into Blaine’s hand. Blaine arched a brow in question.
“My mind is much clearer than yours, I’ve thought of everything before even getting into the car. Now, get out of my car before you get me sick. Go snot on your boy and be careful, Anderson.”
Blaine did as he was told and smiled in thanks againas he closed the door and pushed the tissues into his hoodie pocket. He unwrapped one of the cough drops and sighed as it actually did it’s job, the cool menthol felt good on his throat. He waited until David pulled away and was out of sight before slowly and painfully making his way to Sebastian’s building. He trudged up to the third floor, he could already feel Ras’ energy, even without magic and he could feel Sebastian’s warmth on the other side of the door as he raised his fist and knocked softly.
Carve Your Name Into My Bed Post.//Seblaine Para.
Pairing: Seblaine.
When: Saturday, June 30. Evening.
Location: Snowed-In Cafe/Sebastian’s Cambridge Apartment.
Notes/Warnings: Smut.
Rating: NC-17
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas/Blaine Self Para.
Blaine let himself and Ras back into Sebastian’s empty apartment, one hand containing a giant duffel bag full of Christmas decor and baking ingredients while the other juggling a rambunctious pup that wanted nothing more that to see if his dad were home so he could show off his new Santa dotted handkerchief. Said pup was all but shining after Blaine had taken him to be groomed today. Enjolras didn’t particularly need to be groomed as his dad kept him in tip top shape but, Blaine needed him to look extra special for one of the gifts Seb was to receive for their first Christmas together. He smiled to himself thinking about the wonderful, silly dog running around the park, clad in a big red and green santa clause scarf, from the photographer and all the kisses he’d received. He hoped the photographer got a few good ones of the both of them too, even if the gift was just supposed to be of just be of Ras. He had actually rented a car for the day, loaded it up with a tree and decor both homemade and store bought and then drove himself to meet his boyfriend in the city to get a key to the apartment. Of course Blaine didn’t actually need a key to get in, he could have bypassed his own protection spell and just popped himself in. But, it wouldn’t make any sense to Seb as to how he managed to get inside and it would probably startle Ras.
Once he managed to get the pup and the rest of the decorations into the apartment Blaine sat himself down on the couch and looked around at his surroundings trying to figure out just where to put the 6’5 tree. The apartment was spacious, and over the last six months Blaine had helped fill it up a little more. Made it a bit more homey. Blaine had the suspicion that Seb would have been fine without the little bistro table and rug Blaine had urged him to get but, his boyfriend seemed to actually enjoy eating dinner at their little table sometimes. Their little table? Blaine was probably getting ahead of himself with that, this whole place was Sebastian’s but, it felt nice being a big part of Seb’s home.
After spending a few minutes visualizing what he wanted to do and scratching Ras’ head the whole time Blaine stood up and busied himself with decorating Sebastian’s home. Blaine may not celebrate Christmas in the same way most people did but, he loved decorating. The tree was a decent size, not too big and it was a dark pine. Store bought because he didn’t want to be too over the top. The tree went up followed by warm blue and green lights that twinkled sweetly when you looked at them for more than a few seconds. That part was a big of magic that Blaine figured Seb would think was from a controller. He wanted to charm the whole apartment to extravagance but, again, he needed to keep it simple and cozy. Instead of garland Blaine had chosen a pretty green ribbon with navy blue trim that he had looped around and around the tree like ripples in the ocean.
The ornaments were mostly various shapes of bulbs also in blue and green. There were three special ornaments; one was a photo encased in an ornamental frame shaped like a dog bone that Blaine had taken of Sebastian and Ras one morning from the balcony as they returned from their morning run. Seb had knelt down to give the panting pup a belly rub before coming up the stairs and Blaine had captured the moment perfectly with his phone. The second was a Hallmark Wonder Woman that depicted Gal Gadot as Diana Prince facing a spray of bullets as he entered No Mans Land with just her shield and bravery as protection. And the third Blaine had hesitated to do because it was cliche and sort of silly. But, in the end he had decided to make it anyway. It was a small heart shaped ornament with a photo that Blaine had taken of the two of them from the Island trip where Seb had asked Blaine to be official with him. It simply said 2018 at the top and on the bottom Seb and B’s First Year. Seb would probably think it was terribly cheesy but, Blaine could see his eye rolling smile anyway.
The tree skirt was a simple dark blue velvet and Ras instantly laid his large body under the tree to get the feel of it on his paws. Blaine then took the intricate holly and ivy wreath he’d handmade to honor Yule complete with red berries and an ornate red and white ribbon at the top and hung it up on the out in the hall on the front door. He set out a small circle of more holly and ivy and placed in the center of their little bistro table and placed a solid green candle in the middle of it and modest center piece. Then he placed the blue and green cloth place mats that had little imprints of snowflakes on them at each seat. The last thing he did inside the house was place three hooks on the wall next to the tree and hung a green, blue and silver plaid personalized stocking up for Ras, Seb and then himself. He debated giving one to Freya but, Seb and Freya had yet to meet and it wasn’t like she’d be here on Christmas with them. Perhaps next year.
After the inside was finished, pretty and soft in blues and greens he moved to the outside and put up more warm blue and green lights that looped in a spiral around the railing of the balcony and glittering lighted snowflakes on the sliding glass doors. He didn’t want to overwhelm Seb so he kept the outside simple as well. Ras watched Blaine closely and his eyes were wide like he’d never seen anything like it before.
As a final touch Blaine went into the kitchen and set out the ingredients to make Lemon Shortbread Meltaway cookies. Just to start the season off and to leave something sweet for his hard working boyfriend to come home to. Within two hours the house smelled of lemons and powdered sugar and there were three dozen little powered, icing swirled cookies on a red holiday plate that said It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas in green lettering. Blaine had even let Ras eat two of them without the lemon juice and powered sugar icing. The dog licked his lips in approval and happily went on to chew on one of his toys by the Christmas tree looking so fucking cute in his Santa scarf. Blaine cleaned his mess up and wrapped the cookies in green plastic wrap and set them on the little table. He carried the excess mess down to his rental car, making sure the house was spotless. As he was walking back into the apartment he felt the familiar tingle that always accompanied the closeness of his person. He wanted Seb to walk into a little bit of hand made magic when he came home and he figured if he weren’t there when he came home it would be all the more whimsical. He assumed his boyfriend would call him and tell him to get back over there anyway so he leaned down to Ras and kissed the top of his head.
“Thanks for helping me out today, buddy. Your dads gonna be up here in about two minutes. Give him a kiss for me. Though I’m sure I’ll be back before you know it.” He gave the pup one more pat and then made sure all the house lights were out. All that could be seen was the twinkling glow of blue and green. The smell of baked goods was still lingering softly in the air. Blaine smiled at his work once more and as he heard Seb’s key turn in the door he gently popped himself out of the apartment and into his rental car. And pleased smile on his face. He hoped Seb wasn’t upset by the changes and hoped even harder that he would actually love it. He couldn’t wait to hear from him.
The Dinner (Nov. 22, 2018)
On Thanksgiving morning Blaine awoke slowly, like he usually did, when he woke up with his arms wrapped around Sebastian. It was almost like his unconscious body didn’t want the feeling of his boyfriends familiar pressure against him to disappear so it kept itself flush against him as long as it could before consciousness could catch up to Blaine. Even so, it wasn’t as if a conscious Blaine wanted to move away from the perfect little space against Seb’s warm back anyway. As his brain caught up to his body he burrowed himself closer, irritated that he was awake and the sun wasn’t yet shining through the windows of Sebastian’s childhood bedroom. He pressed his face against the back of Seb’s neck, his nose and then lips nuzzling the light brown of Seb’s hair line and inhaled his comforting scent and willed himself to go back to sleep. He knew it was in vain though as the pit of his stomach gave a little lurch and he realized what day it was. It was Thanksgiving and there was to be a giant dinner where Blaine would have to perform once again. Only this time it was for many people instead of just Seb’s parents. He’d much rather go back to last night where he and Seb had been alone.
He sighed and very gently got himself up, deciding to use his phone for light instead of magic lest Seb wake up or one of his parents walk in and freak out. His phone read 6:36 am over a photo of him and Sebastian taken on his Birthday at the Pumpkin Patch and the house was eerily quiet. Last night after sex and pizza in the basement, Seb had taken Blaine around the house and showed him everything. It was adorable seeing Sebastian’s old school things. A Dalton uniform complete with a navy and red tie that almost mirrored the grey and black tie Blaine had worn at Bishop Academy. A whole bunch of show choir and Lacrosse trophies and a smattering of photos littered the shelves of the bedroom and Blaine couldn't get enough of it. He wanted to know everything and last night was pretty perfect. It was a new day now though and Blaine was once again terrified of making a bad impression with the Smythe family. The whole family. Sure, his mother seemed to like Blaine and his father, well, his father was his father. He pretty much summed up everything Seb had told Blaine about him.
Blaine chewed on his lips as found his bags in the dark and pulled out a pair of dark jeans and a soft navy and white sweater for him to wear the first part of the day. He made sure he had anything he needed and made his way across the large hall the the bathroom Sebastian had shown him he could use last night. Once he showered and shaved with the kit Seb had gotten him, and styled his curls so that they looked presentable he made his way back to the bedroom. The sun was just coming up and the light was peeking through the window and washing over Sebastian’s long, lithe frame under the covers. Blaine had the urge to crawl back into bed and go back to sleep but, it would ruin all he’d just done. Instead he bit his lip again, sighed and made his way back to his bag and found his homemade oil, the spicy sweet one, and dabbed a bit on his neck and pulse points. He spent the next five minutes rummaging around in all of his things looking for the little black tube of chap stick he used for his lips for when he bit them when he was nervous like this and by the end of it he’d even used magic to find it. It wasn’t anywhere. Sighing again he quietly made his way to Seb’s bag and cautiously looked for the little tube of the less than favorable Carmex Seb always had in his pocket. It always struck Blaine as strange that that was the choice of chap stick for Seb, his lips rarely tasted like it. Most of the time they had this fruity strawberry or pomegranate taste and Blaine couldn’t put his finger on what it was. He had almost given up on the Carmex when his fingers closed over an egg shape with a little dent in it and Blaine knew instantly that it was the inconvenient shape of Eos. He smiled to himself as he opened the egg tube and smelled before applying the well used chap stick. He chuckled softly as he licked his lips and tasted the familiar flavor. He held his phone up to show a deep pink egg with a label on the bottom worn, but stating that it was called pomegranate raspberry. He applied the chap stick once again before putting it safely back in Seb’s bag and wondered why he never saw Seb use it. Was it the shape or because mostly girls used the product? He decided that it must be a mix of both. Blaine knew for a fact that Eos made a stick shape in their chap sticks. Maybe Seb didn’t know. He figured he had a great stocking stuffer idea for Seb in any case and grinned to himself as he sat at Seb’s desk in the darker sun streaked room of early morning.
He spend a good hour looking through his depressing, tragedy ridden Facebook feed and his aesthetically pleasing Instagram feed and browsed for a few Yule/Christmas gift ideas for Sebastian, Sam, David, Nick and his father (he couldn’t do everything homemade) to pass the time. But it was driving him insane. He was fucking bored and he didn’t like it. There wasn’t any breakfast to cook, it would be inappropriate for him to ask the kitchen staff if he could help with dinner and there were no animals to play with. He couldn't even pop outside and take a cold morning walk or run because he didn’t even know how he’d plausibly get back in without the use of magic. He hadn’t even brought a book. He glanced once more at his phone and it read 8:08 am. Still early but, he figured it was safe to wake Sebastian up. Technically Seb was on vacation and he assumed Seb want to sleep in but, Blaine really wanted him to be awake. He pressed his berry lips together and crawled up into the bed behind Seb. He wrapped his arm around his boyfriend and leaned in pressing a kiss to the back of his neck, then the side, then the top of his ear before gently blowing across lobe of his ear. His voice was soft and raspy from lack of use when he spoke.
“Baby, wake up. I’m so lonely.”