Kurt felt numb as he wandered aimlessly around the stores in the departure lounge.

As a private flyer he had access to a private waiting area, but tonight, he didn't want to sit in silence with his thoughts. They were intrusive and miserable, and misery loves company.

He'd turned his phone off about an hour ago, not wanting to be plagued with messages or social media notifications. It was enough. For now, he just wanted to be Kurt.

He checked his watch and saw that he had a little over half an hour until his flight.

Might as well head towards the gate, he said to himself.

"Put your foot down, Ade," Alex urged. "If you go in front of those cabs you can change lanes."

"I don't see any police," Steph said, peering out of the window, "but these bushes make for great hide-outs."

"Yeah, I wouldn't go faster than this-" Alice added.

"Google maps says there's a two minute short-cut via the next exit," Alex suggested, holding out his phone to the front seat.

"Don't. Distract. The driver," Sebastian said, batting Alex' hand away.

The friends went quiet immediately.

"Thanks," Oliver said, looking ahead out of the window.

Sebastian caught Alice's eyes in the rearview mirror and they exchanged a look. The mood was a little subdued after that, but as the airport came closer, Sebastian began feeling nervous again.

"Don't mess up your hair," Elliott warned him, and Sebastian dropped the hand that had been inching towards his neck. They finally got to the airport with fifteen minutes to spare.

"Okay," Alex announced, sitting up as they drove into the parking lot. "Do we all go in and spread out to look for him?"

"He'll be behind security already. I'm not buying all of us a ticket we won't be using!" Sebastian protested. "His dad told me the flight details, I'll just head for the gate and hope the plane hasn't started taxiing."

"And they say romance is dead," Alex teased.

Adrian finished parking and killed the engine. Sebastian took a deep breath and closed his hand around the door handle, bracing himself.

Oliver nudged him with his shoulder.

"Go get the boy," he said. Sebastian blushed and nodded. He opened the door and climbed out of the van.

"Good luck!" Alice yelled after him. They watched him go.

"It's so romantic," Steph mused. "Like in the movies." She sighed. "I wonder when someone famous will come into the music store for me."

Alice glanced at Alex, who was blushing a little. She elbowed him in the ribs. He cleared his throat.

"Maybe, uh, while you wait for your famous guy...you might consider...going on a date with me?" he suggested.

Everyone turned to look at Steph. She blushed. "I'd like that."

Alice beamed from one side to the other, sitting in the middle like she already officiated their vows.

"Two down, two to go," Elliott announced, looking at Alice. "I'm sure we'll soon get some, too." He held up his hand for her to high-five.

She smiled and, rather than slap it, clasped it and pressed softly. "I'm ace, babe. That's not for me. But I'm rooting for you, though."

"Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't-" Elliott started, but Alice shook her head and smiled.

"Now you do," she said, and blew him a kiss.

Meanwhile, Sebastian was standing in line at the security check, a ticket in hand to give him entry to the gates. The lady at the counter had looked at him rather strangely as he asked for a ticket to anywhere, but as he explained he needed to stop what might be the love of his life from flying out of his life, she gave him a stand-by seat on a flight five hours later, giving him enough time to refund it. Now, all he needed was to get through.

"Oh my god!" Someone gasped as Kurt walked along the conveyor belt that took people towards the gates. He looked up and saw a teenage girl on the opposite conveyor, she was clutching her phone in her hand.

"Oh my god!" She said again, starting to fight against the conveyor that was taking her away from him. "Kurt Hummel!"

So much for just being Kurt.

Kurt but his lip and smiled at her. He held up a hand and waved. He saw her snap a picture, and then she was whisked away by the force of the conveyor and crowds of people.

Kurt felt his heart sink at the disappointment that crossed her face. He was reaching the end of the line and checked his watch. He had time; just because he'd had a crap day, didn't mean he couldn't make someone else's.

He stepped off the end of the belt and instead of joining the next one, turned around and joined the one going in the opposite direction. He got off and heard the girl even before he saw her. She was off to the side with her back to him, talking excitedly on the phone.

"You won't believe what just happened! I saw Kurt Hummel at the airport and he waved at me! I literally almost died!"

Kurt smiled and tapped the girl on the shoulder. She glanced at him, screamed, and almost dropped her phone.

"Hi," he said.

"Lou, I'll call you back," the girl mumbled vaguely and hung up the phone, staring at him with huge eyes. Then she snapped on, and started talking rapidly. "Hi! Oh my god, oh my god! I love you! I've been listening to your new album on repeat - it's amazing. Especially Your Room, oh my god, it's so beautiful, I cry every time!"

"Thank you," he said, "I love your bag!"

Her face lit up. "Really? I made it myself!"

"Wow, well that makes it even better," he said. She beamed.

"Will you sign it!?"

"Of course! Do you have a pen?"

She deflated. "No."

"Hold on, maybe I actually have one," Kurt said, and patted down his jacket. With a victorious look, he pulled out a sharpie. "Here we go. What's your name?"

"Ashley."

"Ashley. Okay. Let's see. Dear Ashley, rock your bag and rock the world- Kurt."

Kurt smiled and handed her bag back to her, and posed for a picture. She gushed and blushed the whole time, ecstatic that he'd taken the time to come back for her.

When he walked away five minutes later, his chest felt ten times lighter than it had all day. Being Kurt Hummel superstar wasn't so bad after all.

What felt like hours later, but really had only been about ten minutes, Sebastian made it through security. With no luggage, and looking agitated and nervous as he had, they had deemed him suspect and took him out of the queue for an extra pat down. It had been almost unbearable. Time was ticking away, and with it, his chances of getting to Kurt.

The security guard was very attractive and had given him a few subtle hints - at any other time, Sebastian would probably have slipped him a business card of the shop, but all he wanted now was to get to Kurt.

He searched for the departure timetable and scanned it for Kurt's flight. It wasn't listed. Beginning to panic a little, Sebastian accosted the first person he saw who looked like they might know something.

"Excuse me, is there a special gate for private aircraft?" he asked. "My...friend is on a flight at nine and I don't see it here."

"Gate's 27 to 30, sir. But you can't just-"

Sebastian didn't hear the rest. He ran in the direction the woman had pointed, not caring about anyone in his way.

People. Too many people. Sebastian was parkouring through the crowd, slipping through the smallest openings between people's shoulders, jumping over the occasional suitcase and at one time even hitching a ride on the railing of a conveyor belt because the old lady in front of him wouldn't let him pass. He was pretty sure he heard security come up behind him, but he pushed on. He had to find Kurt, he just had to.

As he travelled further away from the departure lounge and the gate numbers increased, the crowds thinned a little and Sebastian was able to dodge people with a bit more ease. His lungs burnt as he ran but he didn't dare stop. He checked his watch. It was 9:01 pm. He sucked in a breath and hoped to god that Kurt's flight had been delayed.

A sign hung from the ceiling had the numbers '27 to 30' with a big arrow pointing to the right. Sebastian made a sharp turn. That's when he finally saw him.

Through the gap between two women's heads, he could see Kurt standing next to a flight attendant at Gate 28.

Sebastian fought through the crowd.

"Kurt!" he shouted desperately.

He saw Kurt hand over his boarding pass and felt panic surge through him. "MOVE!" he yelled angrily as people crowded around him. "KURT!"

Suddenly, the crowd dispersed, and at first Sebastian thought he had finally made them understand he was really in a hurry. Then he saw why they were parting. Two intimidating security guards were moving through the crowd towards him.

"No," he said as they tried to reach for him. "KUUUUUURT!" he yelled at the top of his lungs. The guards grabbed hold of him, hands locking over his shoulders.

Finally, Kurt looked up. Their eyes locked and Sebastian could see the confusion flicker over Kurt's face.

Sebastian fought against the security guards desperately. This was his very last chance.

"Sebastian?" Kurt said in disbelief as he walked towards the commotion.

The security guards looked up at Kurt and he nodded subtly to let Sebastian through. They hesitated for a moment before finally releasing him.

Sebastian stumbled forward, gasping for air and clutching a stitch in his side.

"H-Hi," he gasped.

"Sebastian? Wh-What are you doing here?" He hardly dared to believe it.

"Trying to- catch up with you-" Sebastian panted, "to say I was wrong."

He straightened up and dropped the hand from his side.

Kurt sucked in a breath and took a tentative step forward. Surely Sebastian wasn't saying what Kurt thought he was...right? Why else is he suddenly in the airport in front of you then?

His heart sped up as hope rushed through his veins and dozens of rom com movie endings flashed in front of his eyes. He swallowed.

"What were you wrong about?" he asked quietly, hardly daring to believe.

"About how it wouldn't work between us. After you left, I realised I didn't say no because of your job, but because I was scared of messing up. And my friends- they're all here in the parking lot, they drove me here- made it quite clear that I should get over myself and try and convince you to give me another chance. Because we can work."

Sebastian breathed out. "Alex, especially, wanted me to tell you that I was an absolute dick, and told me to grovel if I had to." He offered Kurt a grin.

Kurt bit back a laugh and it mixed with a sob, relief and happiness swirling together inside.

"You are a dick," he agreed.

Sebastian's face fell.

Kurt crossed the last distance between them and looked up into his face.

"Are you sure this is what you want?" he whispered.

Sebastian swallowed. "Yes, I'm very sure," he replied, barely daring to breathe.

Kurt felt his heart flutter and couldn't stop the grin that spread across his face. "Alright then."

He closed the gap, wrapped his arms around Sebastian's neck and drew him into a kiss.

Sebastian breathed out in relief and kissed him back, breaking away after a moment to chuckle.

"I guess this means I don't have to use my one-way ticket to-" He held up the crumpled ticket in his hand, "Chicago to escape the wrath of Alex and the others?"

Kurt grinned and looked down at the ticket. "No, you don't...but you could come with me on the plane to New York? I have a really nice apartment...and a big bed."

Sebastian felt his heart skip a beat. "Not too complicated?" he asked.

Kurt kissed him again. "Not anymore."

"Excuse me, Mr Hummel? The flight crew is asking if take-off should be delayed," the flight attendant asked carefully, looking nervous to disturb them.

Kurt offered Sebastian a questioning look.

Sebastian smiled. "Ready for take-off."

As he joined the attendant to take down his passenger information, he typed a quick text to Oliver. Don't wait for me...we're flying to NYC ;)

In the van, Oliver read the text out loud to their friends. They all cheered and shouted, the van rocking a little as they all danced around.

"That's my boy," Alex said proudly.

"Oh my god, you guys, if he can take Kurt to my opening as a date the place is gonna blow up!" Alice said excitedly.

"I hope he won't mess it up again," Elliott said. "No one gets that many chances."

"I don't think he will," Adrian said, glancing at Oliver. "I think he knows how lucky he is this time."

"And the rest, as they say, is history," Sebastian finishes.

"Amazing," the interviewer replies. "A true modern fairy tale. Someone should turn it into a movie!"

"Are you interested in buying the rights?" Kurt jokes, squeezing Sebastian's hand.

"If only I could afford it!" the interviewer replies. "So, Sebastian, you moved in with Kurt in New York?"

"I did, yeah. It was hard giving up my single room for a penthouse but you know, we all make sacrifices…"

"The sacrifice I make every day is bearing with his jokes," Kurt adds drily.

"What about your sheet music store?"

Sebastian smiles. "Steph runs it now, and very well, I might add. She even added a small bistro corner and serves coffees there too. I am told the resident Kurt Hummel fan club meets up there every week."

"It's like, one person," Kurt says humbly, but Sebastian shakes his head. "So many," he whispers.

"Well, I'm sure everyone wants the sheet music of your album My Business, Kurt. I heard it went platinum this week! So, you have a best selling album, you're showbizz' newest power couple - what is next for you guys?"

"Well, there's one thing-" Kurt starts, and he looks at Sebastian questioningly. Sebastian nods.

The interviewer gasps. "Do I hear wedding bells ring?" She curiously eyes their fingers.

Sebastian chuckles. "Ah, no...not yet. But uh, I am going to be an uncle!"

"We are," Kurt corrects him. "Alice offered to be a surrogate for our friends Oliver and Adrian."

"She's seven months along," Sebastian adds enthusiastically and mimes a large belly around himself and blows up his cheeks.

"She looks great," Kurt says sternly. "But it means we'll be taking a step back from public life for a while.. Less touring, more...family." He glances at Sebastian and smiles. "Maybe my next album will be nursery songs."

"Or something with bells," Sebastian adds, and winks at him.

"Who knows," Kurt replies.

Authors' Note: This is it! We've reached the end of this little movie AU. Some of our readers have asked if there'll be more to come - to them we'd like to say: we'll keep on writing KB for as long as there are people who want to read it! So let us know in the comments or on tumblr so we know you're out there :)