Hello fellow FanFiction lovers! First off, I'd like to say thank you for coming to read my Fic; it is very much appreciated!

I'm really sorry this is kind of late, since Christmas was quite a long time ago. I've been lacking in inspiration to write this until now, but hey, it's up finally, so yay!

This is my first story, so I hope it's satisfactory to all my readers.

I think I'll do three parts to this story, maybe even four, but it really depends on whether or not I feel inspired. I will definitely put a second part, and that should be up soon.

Warnings: This story contains multiple moments... filled with adorable Klaine fluff! XD Yeah that's it for this part.

Well, I'd hate to ramble for too long, so I'll just get on with the story. Enjoy!

Glowing Embers

Part 1

Blaine gripped his bag tightly as he waded through the crowded hallway, his eyes looking for one particular brunette. He managed to spot his target through the sea of students, and made his way over.

"Hey!" he said as his hands gently gripped Kurt's shoulders. He felt Kurt jump a little in surprise.

Kurt turned his head to look at Blaine. "Don't do that!"

Blaine laughed. "Sorry, I couldn't help myself."

"Well, aren't you in a good mood today?"

"Maybe I am."

Kurt gave him an "Oh please, you're such a dork" look.

"Hey, I'm just glad today is our last day before winter break."

"Me too," Kurt said with a smile; "because that means now I get to spend even more time with you for two whole weeks."

"You're adorable, you know that?" Blaine said, smiling back at him. He stepped over so he was now beside Kurt. "So, Christmas is in a few days..."

"Yeah," Kurt said, not paying very much attention as he took his History book out of his locker.

"Well?"

"What?"

"Aren't you excited?"

"Well..."

"What?"

Kurt shrugged. "I guess."

Blaine raised his eyebrows at him.

"Oh, don't give me that look! You know how I feel about celebrating religious holidays!"

"Kurt, Christmas isn't all about one's religion. It shouldn't matter based on what you worship or follow or study or whatever. Christmas is about spending time with the people you love, and giving back to those who need love. That's why we all sang for those kids at the homeless shelter."

Kurt sighed. "Yeah, I know."

Blaine took Kurt's hand in his, causing Kurt to look at him worriedly.

"Blaine, we're in public-"

"I don't care. Look, Kurt, Christmas is my favorite holiday-"

"I thought you said it was Valentine's Day."

"Okay, it's one of my favorite holidays! And this is our first Christmas together; I want it to be special."

Kurt just looked at him; a small smile crept across his lips.

"What?"

"You're too good to me sometimes, you know that?"

Blaine grinned. "Well, that's probably because you're too good to me all the time."

"Oh, please!"

There was a pause as the two boys smiled lovingly at each other.

Kurt decided to drop the subject. "Well, I guess we should get to class," he said as he closed his locker.

"Hey, Kurt, hang on a second."

"What?"

Blaine reached into his back pocket. "I wanted to give you this."

"Blaine..."

His hand reappeared, holding what Kurt recognized to be a red ring box.

"Blaine!"

"I guess you could consider it a pre-Christmas present, or even an Advent present."

"But Christmas is in only a couple days; so why are you giving it to me now?"

"Because it isn't your real Christmas present; no, your official present is a lot bigger than what is in this box. But let me tell you, I think you're going to love this just as much. At least, I hope so."

Kurt just stared at the small red box.

"Take it."

"I don't know-"

"Just take it Kurt! Please? I want you to open it now."

Kurt locked eyes with his boyfriend for a moment before he sighed and let Blaine hand him the box.

"Come on, open it," Blaine said in a jokingly impatient tone.

"Alright, alright," Kurt replied. He gently gripped the box's lid and opened it slowly. Kurt's eyes lit up in surprise. "Oh my God! Blaine!"

Blaine sank his hands into his pockets and shrugged shyly. "I know it isn't anything from Elizabeth Taylor, like you wanted…"

Kurt looked back up at him with wide eyes. "Is this what I think it is?"

"…It's a promise ring," Blaine said nervously.

A hand came up to cover Kurt's mouth, and Blaine could have sworn he saw tears start to form in his eyes.

"Kurt…"

Silence…

"Kurt, please, talk to me."

"…I just…Oh Blaine! I don't know what to say!"

"Do you…like it?"

"I love it! But where did you get it?"

"I made it."

"Wait…what?"

"I made it myself. It took forever, but I wanted to make sure it was perfect."

"You made this?"

"Out of gum wrappers… Look," Blaine's eyes lowered to look away from Kurt's, "I know it's not much, but I wanted to get you one for Christmas. It's just…lately my family has been having issues…emotionally and financially. I just can't afford to get you the real thing."

Again, Kurt didn't say anything.

"Come on Kurt! Your silence is killing me!"

A grin formed on Kurt's face. "So…why exactly did you decide to give me a promise ring?"

Blaine refused to meet his gaze.

Kurt reached a hand up to grab Blaine's chin, and he tilted Blaine's head up to lock their eyes again. "Blaine?"

"…Look Kurt, I don't want to make such a big scene, especially in the middle of the school hallway, so I'll just say this: You're going off to New York soon-"

Kurt snorted. "Yeah, if NYADA decides to accept me."

"Kurt!"

"Sorry, sorry, listening!"

"I just… well, I know we'll be apart for quite some time while you're living your dream in the big city, and I'll still be here finishing high school. I just want you to know that no matter what happens in that short time that I won't see your adorable face-"

Kurt grinned as a slight blush spread across his cheeks.

"-I'll still be here, thinking about you every single second, and waiting until I'll get to see you again."

"Oh Blaine!"

Blaine could tell that Kurt was resisting the urge to fling himself into Blaine's arms right then and there.

Kurt took the ring out of the box and slid it on his ring finger. "I love it. It's perfect..." He looked up to meet Blaine's eyes once more. "You're perfect." He seemed to think for a moment, and then he did something Blaine hadn't been expecting. He leaned over and gave Blaine a swift, but sweet, kiss on his cheek. "Thank you, Blaine."

Blaine felt a blush creep across his face, and a shy smile spread across his lips. "I-It's nothing really."

"Oh stop it! Here, I'll tell you what: Come over to my place later, and we can just…sit and talk, hang out for as long as we want."

"…Well-"

"We could snuggle by the fireplace all night, and my step-mom has this absolutely amazing recipe for peppermint mocha lattes; I bet I could get her to make us some."

Blaine just smiled.

"Come on, please, Blaine?" Kurt begged teasingly.

"Alright, alright, I'll be there!"

"Perfect."

Blaine shook his head jokingly. "Like I said, you are so adorable."

Kurt grinned back at him.

"Come on," Blaine said as he nudged Kurt's shoulder. "I'll walk you to class."

"I'd like that."

And with that, the two boys set off down the hall. Blaine gently grabbed Kurt's hand again as they walked. When Kurt didn't protest, he entwined their fingers, for once not caring about who dared to stare.

So...what did you think? Was it okay, at least? Well, leave me reviews to let me know.

Next part should be up sometime soon. Blaine's going over to Kurt's house, yay!