When Kurt decided to branch away from a corporation and start ‘Hummel Experimentation Research Facility’ his only goal was to make a truly waterproof fabric for the boots of his dreams (completed and mass produced within six-months) and to create a light-weight, black pigment for women like Carol who have sensitive yes but still want to wear mascara (he’s still working on that one).

But now he’s in his late twenties, successful, smart, and somehow still single.

While creating a love potion (elixir, he prefers to call it) isn’t exactly the way he wants to start a relationship, but he doesn’t have the best luck at meeting guys.

Until he met Blaine.

Blaine, who’s in the heart of grad school and interning for Kurt. Blaine, who has a true passion for science and who always buys Kurt a cup of coffee on Fridays with his own money- even though he can just use the company credit card.

Blaine, the perfect test subject.

He’s always willing to try out Kurt’s latest concoctions. Mostly it was when he was helping a local perfume store create a musky ocean scent, but still.

“Blaine can you come here a second?” Kurt shouts into the hallway, where Blaine is most likely changing out the coffee pot in the break room or checking Kurt’s schedule for the week.

He pours the soft pink fluid into a vintage perfume bottle, and labels it “Version X06”.

“What do you need boss?” Blaine asks, grabbing a pair of goggles and walking over to Kurt.

“Close your eyes for a second,” Kurt says, and sprays a heavy amount when Blaine complies.

The mist is a lot thicker than he anticipated, and he’s about to write it down in his report when Blaine opens his eyes.

“Sooo,” Kurt whispers once he realizes how close he is to Blaine. “Do you feel any different?”

“Nope,” Blaine replies, voice as light as ever. “I mean, other than smelling better.”

“Oh okay,” Kurt says defeated. “I guess if you don’t feel anything you can go.”

“Oh I definitely feel something,” Blaine whispers as he leaves the room.

Kurt goes back to his calculations. I had to have worked. He double checks his steps. Makes sure the combination of vanilla and jasmine didn’t overpower the chemicals. It doesn’t make any sense. The only way Blaine couldn’t have fallen in love with him was if he-

Oh.