anyways this cake is great

[motioned]

Who: Kurt and Ahiru
When: Afternoon
Where: Some bakery on the island
Summary: Cake and also copious amounts of cuteness.
Warnings: Feelings.

[For once, everything seemed to really be going right.

Disappearances were still happening, of course; nothing could change the fact that it hurt. But for once, she's not feeling guilty over that pain, or spending time worrying that the rest of her friends would leave. It seems simple, to stop stressing and decide to live in the moment, and it's almost surprising to her that it's taken so long.

But as she goes to meet Kurt at the bakery they'd decided on, there's a spring in her step and an extra lightness that, even as cheerful as she usually is, wasn't present a few weeks before. There's a smile, bright and warm, as she walks into the building and looks around for him.]

Comments

[showbizpanache]

[Kurt had missed cake.

He'd missed a lot of things. While quitting his job seems like a great loss to everyone else--and it would have seemed that way to him, too, some time ago; he could practically hear Rachel scolding him--to him, it's like a weight off his shoulders.

Things didn't magically solve themselves; it's never that easy. Slowly but surely, though, he is winding down--slowing down, which is what he'd desperately needed. With Mercy and Blaine's help his eating has slowly improved. There are good days and bad days, but this seems to be a good one, and he seizes the opportunity.

Catching sight of Ahiru, he pipes up with a wave and a smile.]

Oh, Ahiru! Over here!

[motioned]

[She smiles wider when she spots him, hurrying over to take a seat.]

I'm not late, am I?

[showbizpanache]

Not one bit. Shall I get us some cake? I'm sure they have a few treats here that are made without eggs.

[motioned]

Oh, sure! Um, just angel food for me, if they have something like that. I can pay for it, though!

[showbizpanache]

I know! I'm just going to go grab us a couple slices. I'll be right back.

[He returns with a slice of angel food for her and cassata for him. After he sits he sort of pokes at it a bit, then moves to cut it up into tiny pieces. Slowly he eats one, enjoying how sweet and delicious it is.]

Wow. I haven't had this in forever. I forgot how good it is.

[motioned]

[She takes a bite of her piece, looking up towards him when he speaks.]

What kind is it? It doesn't look like something I've ever had before.

MY FAVORITE KIND OF CAKE THAT'S WHAT

[showbizpanache]

Cassata cake. It's Italian. It's very nice.

[He eats another tiny piece then takes a break. No need to rush it.]

So... Tell me more about this Fakir. [He folds his hand on the table, quirking an eyebrow playfully.]

I ACTUALLY HAVE NEVER HAD IT EITHER

[motioned]

It looks good! Maybe I'll have to try it next time.

[Aaaand flushing a bit, no matter how much she wills herself not to.]

W-Well, um, what do you want to know?

it is actually the best cake ever

[showbizpanache]

Mostly if he's been treating you all right. He seemed sort of... Well, honestly, he seemed like sort of a jerk.

i may have to invest in some soon then

[motioned]

[She brightens a little as she answers.]

Oh, yeah, he has! He's really nice to me. I know he seems like that, but... He's been through a lot, is all.

But even if he can seem a little rude, he's always been there for me.

[showbizpanache]

Well good, that's what matters. And I'll grant that he was probably a tad alarmed that I'd just terrified a bunch of high school students just before we'd talked.

[motioned]

...Probably.

[She takes a bite of cake, pausing a bit awkwardly for a moment, before she decides to switch to a new subject.]

So how are things with Blaine lately?

[showbizpanache]

Oh! Fine.

[He picks at his cake some more, blushing a little.]

We're fine. Really great, actually.

[motioned]

[She smiles at that, thinking about how much they both deserve it.]

Still pre-engaged and everything?

[showbizpanache]

Yep.

[He flashes his ring at her, grinning.]

[motioned]

[She claps her hands together, smiling.]

Oh my gosh, it's so gorgeous, Kurt!

[showbizpanache]

[He giggles.]

Well it's not a real engagement ring. But it's still nice, isn't it?

[motioned]

It's still so romantic... I'm so happy for you both.

[showbizpanache]

Thanks, Ahiru.

[He sighs a bit, and his expression turns melancholy.]

I just wish he'd ask me for real. I'm not sure how long I'm supposed to wait.

[motioned]

[She leans forward a bit, thoughtful.]

Well - you've kind of had highs and lows, right? Maybe he's just waiting to make sure everything stays stable.

And you're both sort of young for it, at least by this world's standards. Not that I really think age matters in stuff like that, but...