Author's Notes: Curious to find out what happens after the competition? Here's an epilogue for you! AND there's always a possibility of a sequel depending on the feedback I receive ;) Auf Wiedersehen! (for now)

Having been a thousand things,

why not be endless? - Doty

Kurt sat at his desk carefully sketching one of his latest ideas for the clothing line. It had been several months since the competition, but work was never over. The line was scheduled to launch at the upcoming Fashion Week only a year later. Expectations were exceedingly high. He understood why.

"Perfect," he said, as he set down his sketch pad and pencil, sitting back to admire his finished work. The show wasn't for a few more months, but there was still a lot of work to be done.

"Hey there," came a voice from the doorway.

Kurt turned in his seat, smiling as his eyes met Blaine's.

"I brought you coffee for a bit of inspiration."

"I honestly don't know what I would do without you. But I actually just finished the sketches and would love to go home, relax, and possibly be inspired in another way..." he said coyly, sliding the sketchbook into the drawer to join the sketches Blaine had completed.

"Sounds like a perfect plan," Blaine said grinning, taking Kurt's hand, and leading him out of the back room of the boutique.

"Just give me a second to straighten up." Blaine grabbed the keys, turned the lights off in the shop, and once again grabbed Kurt's hand, interlocking their fingers in the way they fit so perfectly together and led him out the door. He locked it behind them, and they walked out onto the lit up Manhattan sidewalk.

Kurt often felt overwhelmed by the work they still had left to do on their line, but he was incredibly grateful, come what may, to have a loving partner to help him through this and whatever the future held. Kurt imagined what his future would be like with Blaine, and he had something hidden away to make that future happen. He was just waiting for the perfect opportunity.

Ever since the competition ended, Blaine never felt so lucky. The win was one thing, but Kurt was another. The way they cared about each other, complemented each other; they were now inseparable. So when they decided to begin a line as partners, it felt right. Then, after several dates and late nights working on the line, they sort of just fell into place. They spent so much time in each others' presence that, naturally, they took their relationship to the next level and found an apartment together. In business and in love, they were a powerhouse.

Blaine nervously fingered the small red box in the pocket of his jacket as they walked towards their apartment, leaving emBarK behind after yet another long, but productive day.

This. This was good.

Maybe he would do it tonight. Maybe he wouldn't.