Oct. 20, 2012, 1:52 p.m.
Tormented: Chapter 7
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Blaine had his first class with him and bribed the teacher to let them sit next to each other. In there second class though, they had different lessons, so Blaine asked Wes is he could just check to see if Kurt seemed okay.
This sort of routine continued till lunch, where they had say together and chatted a little, but Kurt seemed a little reserved and didn't contribute to the conversation much. Blaine was worried but also thankful they weren't interrupted by any one (namely Jeff and Nick).
For their next classes, Blaine had been in everyone. Their Chemistry teacher was strict and wouldn't let them sit besides each other, insisting it would screw up the current seating plan. Every time Blaine looked over at Kurt that lesson, he looked a little sad. They caught each others eyes a few times and Blaine swore he saw Kurt blush before he had turned back to his work.
They then strolled back to the dorm, heaps of homework to do. Kurt had politely asked Blaine for help as he was behind and had a lot more than anyone else.
However, ten minutes into the little study session, Kurt had passed out on his bed. Blaine watched him for a little while before deciding that he finally looked peaceful. Blaine had a theory that Kurt had been so exhausted from the nightmares and the heaps of work, that he just couldn't stay awake much longer. Blaine was happy though. Kurt obviously wasn't having nightmares so that meant he was okay. Blaine decided that he'd do Kurt's homework for him. He finished it all quickly and then reread it before deciding that Kurt would get A's in everything and then went to do his own homework.
At six, he forced himself to wake Kurt for dinner. He was drowsy but he'd definitely had a good sleep. Kurt had been worried about his homework, and complained at Blaine once he'd found out Blaine did it all. Blaine just brushed them off and took Kurt to dinner. They ate in silence, occasionally bringing something up in hopes of a conversation, but it never lasted long.
That night Kurt had woke up screaming again. And Blaine had rushed to the rescue and cuddled him all night again.
This all became a routine for them. The classes, Blaine doing Kurt's homework when he passed out every afternoon, eating breakfast/lunch/dinner in silence with the occasional short topic, the nightmares...
After a week, Blaine had given up all hope of sleeping in his bed, and went to sleep besides Kurt, so he could comfort Kurt faster. Kurt had tried pushing him to his own bed with no luck.
The only times Blaine left Kurt's side was the occasional warbler meeting, and on weekends when he took Kurt to see his family. Kurt stayed with them while Blaine spent the weekend with Quinn.
After two weeks since Kurt had first started coming to Dalton, there was a slight change for the better. Their conversations lasted longer and Kurt would throw in the odd bitchy comment here and there. Blaine was happy that Kurt was slowly improving.
It was only a month after his transfer when Blaine started to see a real improvement.
It was a Thursday and they were halfway through dinner when Kurt said, coming as a complete (but definitely pleasant) surprise to Blaine.
"Blaine... I was wondering if maybe I could possibly join the warblers?" Blaine had stared at him wide eyed. "It's just... I miss singing... It helped me... In a way... And I just... I want to feel the way I did when I used to perform. Like I could do anything... You know?" Blaine nodded.
"Yeah, I know what you mean. Of course. Let me just text Wes and get you an audition for tomorrow... Are you sure about this, Kurt?" Their eyes locked, and Blaine knew the answer before he said it.
"Positive." He said with a small, shy smile. Blaine then proceeded to get his phone out to text someone who was only sitting across the room.
Hey, set up an audition for Kurt tomorrow?
He'd got replied almost ten seconds after.
Sure! You didn't pressure him? Or is this a legit improvement of his condition?
Legit. And condition?
Dude, the guy screams every night. Half the school know there's something wrong. And you have me looking out for him in every class your not in! And he's had you practically hidden away for a month!
Sorry. I hadn't known he wakes others up. Why hasn't anyone complained? Surely it must be bothering them?
Because we all know something bad happened to him after your outburst at Jeff. He told everyone your pretty defensive over Kurt. So no one complains because they know he must be having a pretty rough time.
Wow... If he knew it would mean a lot to him. But I'm bit telling him because he'd get paranoid and ask to move dorms or something because he's bothering people...
Anyway, he can audition tomorrow when the meeting starts. Normal time. If he decides not to then it's okay.
Thanks Wes. You're a great friend.
I know.
Blaine shook his head at Wes' last text. By the time this conversation was over Kurt had finished eating and Blaine just scrapped his half eating food into the bin, assuring Kurt he wasn't that hungry.
They then went back to their dorm and Blaine finished his homework. He then hurriedly got changed into his pajamas (his Dalton sweatpants and an areosmith shirt), in the bathroom before heading back in to see Kurt lying on his bed testing on his phone. Upon seeing Blaine walk in, he finished his text and placed his phone on his bedside table. Blaine went to turn of the light and then went to Kurt's bed and got under the covers and then wrapped his arms around Kurt. They laid in silence for awhile before Blaine asked him a question.
"What are you going to sing tomorrow?" he whispered. Kurt was quiet for at least two minutes before he answered.
"I want to hold your hand, by the beatles." Blaine nodded. He knew the song, but he wanted to hear Kurt sing it. He hasn't actually heard Kurt sing. He thinks he must have a nice singing voice... Because his normal voice is perfect already...
"Warblers, today, Kurt Hummel will be auditioning to join. I believe he has music ready?" Kurt nodded and handed a CD to the closest warbler. He went to go out it in boombox. "Whenever you're ready, Kurt." Wes said.
Kurt stood, shooting a nervous glance at Blaine before nodding at the random warbler and sang on his cue.
Oh yeah, I'll tell you something,
I think you'll understand.
When I say something,
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
Kurt's singing voice was extraordinary. And he was a countertenor. Blaine found his performance simply outstanding. And when he finished, he had tears in his eyes. Blaine assumed this song obviously meant a lot to him.
"Well," Wes said, scanning the room of awestruck warblers, his eyes lingering on Blaine. "I think it's safe to say you're in." Wes shot Kurt a smile and it was returned. And it was genuine too. Kurt was smiling! Kurt was feeling happy in that moment, like he couldn't remember what happened. And Blaine couldn't help but smile too.
That night, they didn't set an alarm for the morning as they didn't have to get up for school. And that night, as Blaine was nice again spooning Kurt, neither boy woke up that night. Kurt didn't have nightmares. And they (and the rest of Dalton) slept without a disturbance.
Well, if you don't count the girl flinging the door open at ten in the morning to find both boys still sleeping in the same bed, spooning.
Comments
I'm glad Kurt's joined the Warblers and can be happy again :) It's such a shame about his nightmares, but i love the spooning and how sweet they are.
Omg