Chapter 6

Kurt had gone through the first class anxious for Blaine's text. He didn't want to have to text him first because he didn't want to feel like a stalker. He was sure that Blaine would text when he was ready.

He was able to keep that mind set until the middle of the second class and he finally broke done and took out his phone to text Blaine.

Hey... sorry if this is too early of a text. Or if you're still in the doctor or something. You can ignore this message. No hard feelings. :)

Blaine had just walked out the door that went outside when he took out his phone. He needed to feel normal for two seconds and the only way he could think to do that was by talking to Kurt, but before he could start typing a message he received one from Kurt. A smile broke out across his face, which was something he didn't think was possible in his current state. He quickly sent back a message and took a seat on the curb outside the doctor's office.

Not a chance. I couldn't ignore you if I tried. ;) I'm just getting some air. It's always so stuffy in the doctor's office. What's up with you?

From Kurt: I'm tragically bored. English class needs to die.

Blaine chuckled and sent back his reply.

I would much rather be in English right now. :)

From Kurt: No way! I would much rather be at the doctor.

Ew. :P

From Kurt: Lol! What? The doctor isn't that bad.

It totally is.

From Kurt: Are you one of those people with a doctor phobia or something? ;)

Blaine sighed and looked down at Kurt's message disappointed. At this point he had no other choice but to lie to Kurt, again. He was really starting to get sick of all the lying but what was his other choice? Tell Kurt and lose the best friend he's had in years? No, thank you.

No. Just a strong distaste, that's all.

From Kurt: Sure... ;)

Blaine was started to get slightly uncomfortable so he decided to change the subject to something that wouldn't force him to make up anymore new lies.

:P So... speaking of English, I was going to ask you about that project coming up. She said we needed a partner...

From Kurt: Yeah...

Well if you already have one that's fine, but I was just wondering if you wanted to maybe work together?

Blaine didn't know why he was so nervous about Kurt saying yes. He knew the boy probably already had a partner by now. He was actually probably one of the only ones that didn't have one.

From Kurt: I would be honored. :)

Blaine couldn't stop himself from smiling so wide that it was starting to get physically painful. He couldn't believe that he would actually have an excuse to see Kurt after school now. However, when he texted back he tried his best to seem much more composed about the whole thing.

Awesome :) we can talk about when and where we can start the project today at lunch.

From Kurt: Yay! You'll be at lunch? :D

Blaine laughed and blushed a little at Kurt's enthusiasm as he wrote back his response.

Yep! :) So save me a seat. I just have to talk to my parents about something and then I'll be there.

From Kurt: Hurry! I miss you!

Lol! I will, I promise! I have to go but I'll see you in a couple hours.

From Kurt: Can't wait! ;)

Blaine was still smiling as he stood and walked himself back into the office. The smile didn't leave his face until he walked in and saw his sister curled up in his mother's lap, tear streaks down her face. This was something that bothered the hell out of him. His parents always insisted on bringing Sophie to the doctor visits because she "has a right to know what's going on." Blaine didn't see it that way. Looking at the girl's face all he saw was pain and he knew that it was because of him. She shouldn't have to go to the doctor just to be told that her brother was getting closer to death. She was practically a baby for Christ's sake!

Everyone in the room stared at him as he reached out and took his sister into his arms, who readily gripped onto him, and took his seat back on the examination table. She rested her head on his shoulder and whispered into his ear, "I don't want you to go anywhere, Blainey..."

He reached his arms around his sister, trying his best not to cry at the broken sound of her voice, and signed out 'Are we done here?'

The doctor nodded. "Just about. I just was telling your parents that I wanted to see you again in two weeks."

Blaine nodded. 'Anything else?'

"One more thing... Your mother tells me you're driving." He said nervously.

Blaine sighed and nodded his head. He knew this day would come soon enough. The day when his illness had become so unpredictable that he could no longer be allowed to drive himself anywhere. It was like he was reverting back to childhood and every time something else got taken away he felt like an even bigger burden on his family.

"Well I feel as though it is no longer safe for you to operate a motor vehicle in your condition. Your headaches are worsening and it concerns me to have you on the road if your illness is clearly worsening. These things are just too unpredictable..."

Blaine could tell the doctor hated giving him this news. Driving was just one more thing to take away to make him feel less normal and less capable. And Blaine could tell that he wished he wasn't the one who had to give him this restriction.

He nodded and hopped down from the table, his sister still clutched to him as he gently rubbed her back. He nodded towards the door, signaling that he was ready to leave. His parents stood and walked out the door, Blaine and his sister following behind. He thanked the doctor quickly before walking out and following his parents to the car.

The whole ride home his sister wouldn't let go of him and his parents allowed her to just sit in his lap. He could feel her silently crying and that was what finally broke down all of his resolve and he let his own silent tears fall along with her. He wasn't sad that he was going to die. He had come to grips with that a couple years ago. He was sad that his sister had been put through so much at such a young age. One thing was for sure. His sister wouldn't be going to another one of his doctor visits. He would make sure of it.

They dropped Sophie off at school which ended up being more difficult than usual. Their dad had to physically pull her off of Blaine and the only way they could get her to stop crying and actually go to school was by Blaine promising that he would be there when she got home.

On the way to Blaine's school he told his parents to take him home and that he needed to talk to them. Reluctantly they agreed and they were all currently sitting around the dining room table. Blaine figured that in this situation I was probably best to just be blunt. 'Sophie isn't coming to anymore doctor visits.'

His mom spoke up first, looking at him sadly but also condescendingly. "Blaine, we know it isn't easy. It's hard on all of us. But Sophie-"

'Is a child! She doesn't need to go with us to hear some doctor say that he brother is going to die any day now! I don't care what you guys think or say, it's my doctor visits and I am telling you that she isn't going to another one.' He was never this demanding with his parents but this was something he felt strongly about and he was tired of watching his sister break more and more with each trip to the doctor.

His dad put his head in his hands and Blaine couldn't tell how he felt on the topic but his mom only tried to defend her point even more. "Blaine, she has a right to know exactly what is happening. Life isn't always perfect but she'll be a stronger adult because of all this."

Blaine shook his head. If he could have yelled he would but he knew that was impossible. Still he was sure his mother knew how angry he was because she was speaking as if she was trying to calm him down. 'I said she isn't going to the appointments anymore and I meant it.'

"She's my daughter so it really isn't up to you." She responded harshly.

Blaine could only think of one way to get through to his mother at this point. 'If she goes then I won't.'

She shook her head dismissively. "Blaine you can't just not go to the appointments, it would only make things harder on your body."

'It's my body so it really isn't up to you.' He responded coldly.

She glared at him, knowing that she wasn't winning the argument. "You don't control this household-" she began before his father cut in.

"Sophie stays home." He said firmly.

His mother looked at him in shock, as did Blaine. He was sure that his father would take his mom's side on this.

"Excuse me?" she replied.

"You heard me. Blaine's right. You saw Sophie today. She doesn't need to be around this anymore. It's just cruel."

Blaine smiled at his father. 'Thank you.'

He nodded in reply as their mother got up, storming out of the room. He got up, ignoring her outburst and addressed Blaine. "You need a ride to school?"

Blaine nodded and stood up, following his father out to the car. It was nice to know someone was on his side. It was even nicer to know that he would be able to see Kurt in less than an hour.