Title: Little Numbers (15/?)
Pairing: Kurt/Blaine
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: Can contain insane amounts of fluff, sillyness and snark. (Warning should read 'implied sexy times' for this one. Sorry, kids!)
Beta:
secret_chord25 Summary: AU: Blaine sends a text message to a wrong number by accident. Things progress from there.
Notes: As always, many thanks to
pemberley (iloveweasleys on tumblr). That adorable thing Blaine does was her idea! <3 (Vague note is very vague... just read it, okay?)
Chapter 15
Wed 28 Jan (5:37pm)
What?! About *what,* Blaine?
(5:39)
Well, I turned 21.
(5:39)
When??????
(5:40)
About two weeks ago...?
(5:40)
And you didn't tell me?!
(5:41)
...
(5:41)
Wait.
(5:42)
Fuck.
(5:43)
When, *exactly*?
(5:44)
Oh, look. You do know how to swear via text.
(5:45)
Blaine, stop. When?
(5:45)
It's not a big deal.
(5:46)
When??
(5:50)
Blaine, come on.
(5:51)
Fine. January 10.
(5:54)
Oh god.
(5:55)
That was when... And I... shit.
(5:57)
I ruined your birthday.
(5:59)
It's in the past.
(6:00pm)
Are you going to tell me that it's not my fault next?
(6:00)
You didn't know.
(6:01)
I mean, what would you have done differently if you'd known?
(6:02)
Let's move on.
(6:03)
No.
(6:03)
No?
(6:03)
No.
(6:04)
Do you have a DeLorean?
(6:04)
What??
(6:05)
You can't go back in time, can you?
(6:06)
It's okay.
(6:06)
Shit...
(6:07)
What?
(6:09)
You're so used to being let down, aren't you? You're so used to it, it doesn't even surprise you anymore. And now I let you down when I told you to trust me and why don't you hate me yet?! You should hate me. But you're just moving on like nothing happened and you're so *nice* about it. Why are you so nice?
(6:10)
You're rambling.
(6:11)
Blaine.
(6:11)
Do you want me to be angry? Do you want me to hate you?
(6:12)
No.
(6:12)
But maybe that's what you should do.
(6:13)
Oh, shut up.
(6:13)
...
(6:14)
It's okay. Let's not talk about it. I'm over it.
(6:16)
Okay?
(6:16)
Fine. But you can't stop me from trying to make it up to you.
(6:17)
Seriously, Kurt, just let it go.
(6:17)
No.
(6:18)
Stubborn much?
(6:18)
Determined.
(6:20)
And I'm still telling you to let it go.
(6:21)
And I'm still telling you that I don't care.
(6:30)
You know, after what you did, you'd think you'd be nicer. ;)
(6:30)
Oh god, 'after what I did'?!
(6:31)
I'm kidding.
(6:31)
This is not funny. I'm a horrible person.
(6:32)
Do you want me to make you feel better now?
(6:33)
No. God no. I'll just shut up. For now.
(6:33)
Okay.
(6:34)
You really don't have to do anything.
(6:34)
I mean it.
(6:35)
It's fine.
(6:39)
You're actually shutting up, huh?
(6:42)
Okay. Anderson out.
(6:43)
Dork.
(6:55)
Aaand you're ignoring me now.
(6:57)
That's fine. I deserve it.
(6:58)
;)
******
Thurs 29 Jan (10:12am)
Okay, I need to check some things with you.
(10:15)
...Yes?
(10:16)
You mentioned kids. On Christmas.
(10:16)
I... did.
(10:17)
Where is this going?
(10:18)
How old are they?
(10:19)
6 and 9. Honestly, where are you going with this?!
(10:19)
Shhhh.
(10:20)
Perfect.
(10:21)
Do they live in the city?
(10:21)
Yes.
(10:21)
Now tell me.
(10:22)
Patience.
(10:23)
And what's the deal there? Do you know them well?
(10:24)
They're my best friend's brother and sister.
(10:24)
They're like family. No, not *like* family. They are family. And I'm Uncle Blaine. (Don't laugh.)
(10:25)
Now tell me.
(10:26)
It's getting creepy.
(10:26)
Not creepy at all.
(10:27)
Also, excellent. It's like I planned this.
(10:28)
Planned what?!
(10:30)
Kurt.
(10:30)
Now tell me all of you are free tomorrow evening/night and Saturday morning.
(10:31)
Creepy.
(10:31)
Nope. I swear, you'll die!
(10:32)
...
(10:33)
Okay, that was a bad choice of words.
(10:33)
You think?!
(10:34)
I'd have to check with them, but what would I even say?
(10:34)
Tell them it's the chance of a lifetime!
(10:35)
Not enough.
(10:36)
Tell them it's the best present ever and they get to share it with you!
(10:36)
Not enough.
(10:37)
And I told you, you don't have to do this.
(10:39)
But I didn't even have to think of it - *it* came to *me*. It's fate! And if you don't say yes within the next couple of hours, it'll go to someone else.
(10:39)
I thought we were done with mystery?
(10:40)
Not when it involves surprises. Awesome surprises.
(10:42)
Okay, look. Let me make this less creepy for you.
(10:42)
You know that I know someone at the AMNH.
(10:43)
Yesss.
(10:43)
Good, I've got your attention now.
(10:44)
You always had my attention. That was never the problem.
(10:45)
...Good.
(10:45)
So. Did you know that they have sleepovers there each year?
(10:46)
...Why am I asking? You didn't even know about Ocean Hall.
(10:46)
And you're living in the Upper West Side, so how come you've never been to the museum before? You're strange. Very strange indeed.
(10:47)
Is this supposed to make me feel better about myself or...?
(10:48)
Wait. Sleepovers?
(10:50)
Yes, sleepovers. And they're always sold out pretty fast, but there was a group of 20 kids coming in and they just canceled.
(10:51)
You can have one of those spots. For free. If you want to. You better say yes. Like I said, chance of a lifetime.
(10:52)
Where does one even sleep in a museum?!
(10:54)
Yes, where? Where could that be, Blaine? Which room would fit 100 people in sleeping bags?
(10:54)
No.
(10:55)
Oh... oh no. Don't tell me...
(10:56)
Oh yes.
(10:56)
No.
(10:57)
Yes.
(10:58)
!!!!!!!!!
(10:58)
I told you. Not creepy at all.
(11:30)
Just so you know, I did a background check on this before I called them.
(11:32)
That's very responsible of you.
(11:33)
What did they say?
(11:34)
We're in.
(11:35)
Yes!!! Good.
(11:36)
So you should be there around 6pm. The museum closes at 8. They won't let you in after that, not even you.
(11:37)
I feel like a VIP.
(11:38)
Thank you. The kids are super excited.
(11:39)
Good. And you?
(11:39)
Oh... well. It's okay, I guess. There are worse ways to spend a Friday night.
(11:39)
Ha.
(11:40)
:P
(11:41)
You really enjoy teasing me, don't you?
(11:41)
Maybe?
(11:42)
That's okay. For now.
(11:42)
So generous. ;)
******
Fri 30 Jan (10:55pm)
Hey Kurt, do you think your friend would agree to work for us?
(10:59)
...What?
(10:59)
He's the perfect entertainment.
(11:00)
Excuse me?!
(11:01)
He sang with the kids.
(11:01)
He what?
(11:02)
Yeah, it's unheard of. I have no idea how it started, but in the end almost everyone joined in, even the parents. I bet they thought it was part of the program.
(11:03)
Okay... huh.
(11:04)
Now I'm actually sad that I missed that.
(11:05)
I can send you the little snippet I recorded.
(11:06)
(11:12)
Oh my god...
(11:12)
Guitar?!
(11:13)
Yup. I think he stole it from someone there.
(11:14)
Wow. Now I'm *really* sad that I missed it.
(11:14)
Right?! I wasn't kidding when I said that he should work for us.
(11:20)
Is he gay?
(11:22)
...Yes.
(11:22)
I thought you said that your gaydar is the best in the country.
(11:23)
Yeah, well. I didn't really talk to him.
(11:24)
Plus, I'm working. Can't get sidetracked too much.
(11:26)
So, is he taken?
(11:26)
???
(11:27)
Would it be weird if I asked him out on a date?
(11:29)
I... Aren't you with that Spanish guy anymore?
(11:29)
No, we broke up a month ago. We should talk more, Kurt. ;)
(11:30)
Apparently...
(11:30)
So?
(11:32)
Yes, he's single. As far as I know, I mean. I didn't even know you were single, so...
(11:32)
Awesome, okay.
(11:35)
Can you just not... you know.
(11:35)
Not what?
(11:36)
Pull one of your stunts? He's not the kind of guy for one night only.
(11:37)
Who says that's who I am?
(11:37)
I know you. I've seen you do your thing.
(11:38)
You make me sound like a floozy.
(11:38)
I'm sorry, that's not what I meant.
(11:39)
I know. It's okay.
(11:42)
He's awfully tempting though. Mmmh.
(11:42)
He charmed 150 people in 10 seconds, that's something.
(11:43)
Alex.
(11:44)
Relax, I'll treat him like a gentleman. Plus, I think he's old enough to make his own decisions.
(11:45)
If I hear one bad word...
(11:45)
Fine. Noted.
(11:46)
You used to be more fun, Hummel. :P
******
Sat 31 Jan (6:23am)
Best night ever.
(6:24)
What a great bunch of kids, too!
(6:55)
Oh god, why are you up?
(6:56)
Because I forgot to bring earplugs. That was a mistake. Apart from that - best night ever.
(6:56)
Did you sleep at all?
(6:57)
Yeah, for a couple of hours. But I also looked up at the ceiling a lot. Like you said, it was a chance of a lifetime.
(6:59)
Thank you, Kurt.
(6:59)
I'm glad you liked it.
(7:02)
And I heard that you worked for your right to be there. I was impressed.
(7:03)
You and your spies. It's almost adorable how consistent you are.
(7:04)
Not a spy!
(7:04)
A spy would never reveal himself, right?
(7:05)
True.
(8:55am)
And a spy never hands out his phone number, I'd say.
(8:59)
Actually, I've never met any spies, so I wouldn't know. Maybe that's their thing; sneaking up on sleep-mussed, unsuspecting guys and handing out phone numbers to gain their trust.
(9:04)
Don't be silly.
(9:04)
Are you jealous?
(9:04)
What??? No!!
(9:05)
Really? You told me that Ocean Hall was one of your favorite places in NYC and I got to sleep there. I'd be envious.
(9:06)
You think you're so clever.
(9:07)
Why, Kurt, not at all. I'm sure I have no idea what you're talking about.
(9:07)
:P
(9:08)
Shut up.
(9:09)
Mmmh. Always such a morning person.
(9:10)
I think you didn't sleep enough last night.
(9:10)
That is definitely true. I had better things to do.
(9:11)
You should get some coffee.
(9:11)
Yes, sir.
~~~
(2:03pm)
I think someone's mad at me.
(2:05)
I'm not mad.
(2:06)
Is everything about you? ;)
(2:10)
It's Mr Sourpants here.
(2:12)
He's doing the “you left me all alone for one night, you horrible human being, now look at my sad eyes all day and deal with it” thing.
(2:13)
Oh, *that* thing.
(2:14)
I'm constantly going back and forth between heartbreak and denial.
(2:15)
Can't you bribe him with Central Park?
(2:15)
No, he didn't feel like it. Sad eyes all day. *All day.* There's only so much I can take.
(2:17)
Oh, this reminds me.
(2:17)
I'd like you to meet someone.
(2:18)
Okay...?
(2:22)
Say hello to James Benroy the 3rd.
(2:24)
Ahhhhhh!
(2:24)
He's so FLUFFY!!!
(2:26)
Are you kidding with the name?
(2:26)
No. How dare you?
(2:27)
Whoa, okay. Just asking.
(2:28)
Just messing.
(2:28)
I get the James - but Benroy?!
(2:29)
Means 'Son of a Lion.'
(2:29)
Ohhhh, okay, that does make sense.
(2:29)
That's adorable.
(2:30)
Thank you.
(2:42)
I'm telling Ethan tonight. About... this.
(2:44)
Oh.
(2:45)
From fluffy pets to reality in a heartbeat...
(2:47)
You're really going through with it, huh?
(2:48)
Fluffy pets are very real.
(2:48)
But yes, I am.
(2:50)
That's... I'm happy for you.
(2:51)
?
(2:52)
Your relationship seems to be solid. You're not scared.
(2:54)
So you probably don't need me to wish you good luck.
(2:55)
I could always use some luck. And you're allowed to say it.
~~~
Sun 1 Feb (8:55am)
Incoming Call
“What are you doing?!”
“Good morning to you too, honey!”
“...What can I do for you at this hour?”
“Why are we whispering?”
“Well, unlike some of us, Ethan is still asleep.”
“Busy night? Wait... am I on speakerphone?”
“...What do you want, Rachel?”
“I just want to know how it went.”
“Hold on for a second... Shhhh no, go back to sleep. I'll be right back... Okay. What did you say?”
“How did it go?”
“Good... I think. I mean, he wanted me to stay, so that's something.”
“He marked his territory, huh?”
“Oh my god, stop it!”
“What?! It's true.”
“Is this going somewhere?”
“Sorry. All I wanted to know is if you're okay.”
“Yes. We talked about it. He didn't like it, but there was no fighting. It's going to be fine.”
“Okay. But I want more details once you get home lat- ...Kurt?”
“No, it's Rache- ...Ah! I think... I gotta go. Bye!”
“Kurt?!”
(9:02am)
Like I said. Marking his territory.
~~~
(12:04pm)
Maybe *you* should've warned *me* about Blaine. Just saying.
(12:10)
Excuse me?!
(12:11)
'Not the guy for one night' my ass.
(12:13)
...
(12:13)
That's not... He wouldn't. No.
(12:14)
Are you sure?
(12:16)
Am I sure? Am I sure that we went out for drinks and ended up at my place? Yes. Am I sure that he then screwed my brains out all night and left in the morning without a word or even a note? Yeah, I'm pretty sure. ;)
(12:18)
…
(12:18)
Do you always have to be so crude?
(12:19)
Sorryyyyy.
(12:20)
And I'm not mad at you, if that's what you're worried about. It was great. I'm not looking for a boyfriend right now, anyway.
(12:21)
Maybe I should thank you.
(12:21)
Yes, I should thank you.
(12:22)
You're impossible.
(12:23)
I'm also very well rested, if you know what I mean.
(12:25)
...Shut up.
(12:26)
;)
~~~
(1:23pm)
Outgoing Call
“Hey Blaine. What's up?”
“I'm a horrible, horrible person.”
Next chapter ~~~
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