Kurt never ceased to surprise Blaine with the many ways he made him realized just how crazy he was about him. As he opened the door to his house to discover that Kurt was practically bouncing with excitement and he found himself reminded why once again. Before he could ponder it further Kurt gave him a large hug and a kiss on the cheek as he stepped inside.

“My, aren't we in a good mood?” Blaine commented as he shut the front door and started to walk to his bedroom.

“And why wouldn't I be? I have exciting news!” Kurt said happily.

“Are you going to tell me the big news or do I have to beg?” Blaine asked as he stepped into his room making his puppy dog face at Kurt.

“Don't you tempt me, Blaine! How would you like the idea of us going to the Sound of Music Sing-A-Long at the El Royal theatre this Friday?” he asked him with a big smile on his face.

Now it was Blaine's turn to get excited, “Only of course I would love it! I've never gone to it before. Even if I had, I'd love to go with you, Kurt.” Blaine replied as he tackled Kurt in a big hug.

Kurt laughed, happy that he was with someone like Blaine who appreciated a classic musical event as much as he did. “Well then now that that's decided. The next big question is; do we dress up for it?” Kurt asked him.

“Do you really need to ask that, Kurt?” Blaine replied with a smirk.

Kurt smiled and came over to give Blaine a long kiss, “God, I love you so much.” he muttered.

Blaine returned Kurt's kiss with enthusiasm, they broke apart for a moment, breathing hard. “I'll even let you pick out my costume for me...” he muttered softly.

That comment brought any hold Kurt had over his rising libido to come crashing down as he grabbed hold of Blaine aggressively and hauled him over to the bed and pushed him down on it with a hard thud. Blaine was almost taken aback by how Kurt was acting right now, but all thought came to a halt when Kurt began to kiss him with a desire new to them both. As Kurt wriggled on top of Blaine and they explored each other’s mouths with their tongues, it was very easy for Blaine to reach Kurt's pace. Both of them knew they should stop before it went too far, but it felt too good to be thinking properly.

When all of a suddenly they heard the front door open and they froze in place. Kurt then realized his hand was on Blaine's hip and he quickly removed it.

“Of all the days my dad could have come home early!” Blaine hissed in frustration.

Kurt sighed and climbed off of Blaine and sat up, “It's just as well... because if you noticed I had already begun to violate our no hands below the belt rule. If I continued that for much longer... I'm not sure we could have stopped even if your dad started banging on your bedroom door with his fists.” Kurt admitted.

Blaine laughed at that, “You’re probably right.” He then saw the look Kurt was glaring at him playfully. “Okay, I know you’re right.” he added with a sheepish smile.
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Kurt found himself once again walking into his Dad’s workshop with his forgotten breakfast. It had happened so many times Kurt was beginning to think Burt was doing it on purpose. It was becoming an ever harder challenge to get his Dad to eat healthy, but Kurt wouldn't give up on it. As he stepped into the shop he found his dad working on a car.

“Hey Dad.” he called as he walked past him.

“Hey, there's my boy.” Burt simply replied.

“You forgot your breakfast. Susan Summers says that skipping breakfast is suicide.” Kurt said in a slightly annoyed tone.

Burt glanced inside the lunch bad Kurt had just handed him. “What's this?”

“It's an egg white wrap on a sprouted wheat tortilla, half a grapefruit and a green drink.” Kurt answered.

“Where's my usual breakfast?”

“A coke and two slim jims?”

“Yeah, breakfast of champions.”

“Dad you are not a kid anymore, you have to start taking care of yourself.”

“Well I guess with enough hot sauce this will be all right.” Burt muttered as he tossed the bag onto his work desk. “Hey don't forget, Friday night dinner is at six instead of seven this week. Carole has to work the night shift that night.” Burt reminded him.

Kurt, who had been using the car's rear view mirror to inspect his face and teeth at that moment, looked over as his dad. “I can't do this Friday, it’s the Sing-A-Long Sound of music at the El Royal theatre, Blaine and I are going. It's a once a year event.” he explained.

Burt stopped to turn to look at Kurt, the disappointment on his face was easy to read. “And last week you had to camp out early so you could be first in line for those Grey’s anatomy DVD’s. Which Blaine also went to you with.”

“Season six, Dad.” Kurt corrected him. “And you said you were fine with Blaine joining me for that.”

“Kay, those Friday night dinners are a ritual in our family, one your Mom started.” Burt pointed out to his son.

“I know but, I'm a teenager with a boyfriend, Friday nights are kind of important to me. Why are you making me feel guilty about this? I of all people know how important the relationships between you and Carole is. ”

“Those dinners are more than important, they're sacred. Okay the whole plan of having something sacred... is that... it takes precedence over anything else you got going on. Now I know how much having some like Blaine in your life means to you. But no one should become a stranger to their family, Kurt.”

“Sing-A-long sound of music is important to me. But Blaine even more so and I've already invited him to it and we are both really looking forward to going together.” Kurt replied.

“You think I don't know that, wasn't I the one who bought you that Maria bonnet when you were six. I also like Blaine and I'd even like him to join us for a Friday dinner in the future.”

Kurt rolled his eyes at his dad, “Not the bonnet again.” Kurt whispered lightly.

“The point is, if you start giving up stuff like Friday night dinner. Then you got nothing to hold onto. Okay let's face it, Kurt, if we don't schedule it then we don't hang out and if we don't hang out, then our lives they just go right by each other and we don't share very much.” Burt told Kurt as he tried to explain things to him to make him understand.

“I'm sorry Dad, but I'm not giving up something that I look forward to all year and for the first time. Not to mention I get to share it with someone I truly love, just for another dinner.” Kurt replied, he walked past his dad and headed for the exit. “Maybe we can do it on Thursday or something.” he muttered and turned to face his dad again.

“I gotta tell yah, Kurt, I'm real disappointed in you.” Burt said in reply.

Kurt just stood there and looked at his dad, as much as he hated to hear those words coming from him. He wasn't about to give in and say anything in response. So Kurt simply walked away from his dad and out of the garage without another word.

After what had happened with his dad that morning, Kurt knew the only real cure to his current bad mood would be to see Blaine's smiling face. So when it was finally time for Glee club he entered the choir room and noticed Blaine was already seated and patting the empty chair beside him, beckoning Kurt to join him. Kurt took a moment to burn Blaine's warm smile into his memory and came over to join him. Neither of them even noticed as the room began to fill up with the rest of the glee club, they were too focused on each other.

But when Mr Schuester finally stepped in and called everyone's attention to the front, they reluctantly gave in and broke their focus. But before Will could begin with their weekly assignment, Finn raised his hand to speak.

Kurt hadn't really been listening that much at first until Finn had said he had found a man and Kurt exchanged a confused look with Blaine. But when Finn continued and it turned out that man was just Jesus, Kurt rolled his eyes in annoyance. The last thing he ever wanted to happen was the subject of religion to ever enter the choir room. Now for some reason Finn was suddenly full of faith and didn't seem to care if anyone else didn't share his enthusiasm on the subject.

Blaine, on the other hand, was just as surprised by the outcome and sat there in silence as Finn announced he wanted to sing praise and worship songs for their weekly assignment. Now Blaine had nothing against Christianity or any other religions, he felt people should be free to believe in what they wanted to. But Blaine felt that singing about what some people might not share the same beliefs was a bad idea. Even though he and Kurt had never really discussed religion before, all it took was one glance in his direction and it was plain to see Kurt Hummel was not happy with the idea. His assumptions turned out to be true as he watched as Kurt and the others began to argue over it. Blaine was still the newest member of the group and despite his warm welcome so far, he was reluctant to over step things and he had to admit he wasn't comfortable enough to join in on such a hot topic yet.

When Puck came down to sing his song, the argument was put aside for the moment, much to Blaine's relief. As the music began to play Blaine's couldn't help but begin to clap and jam along to the beat. Music just had that effect on him, no matter what the situation was, it could let the bad things be quickly forgotten, if only for a moment. So when Santana and Artie came over to dance, Blaine didn't hesitate to join them. Soon everyone else followed his lead and they all ended up on the dance floor.

All except Kurt, who was silently glaring at them in sheer annoyance. Kurt had certainly been surprised when Blaine had gotten up to dance. But he quickly assured himself he wasn't exactly angry at Blaine for that and was relieved. It didn't mean he had to give into peer pressure and join in himself though. So in an act of defiance Kurt got up and walked over to come to perch on one of the chairs next to the piano. Then he brought out his phone and began to search the internet, trying his best to ignore everyone in protest.

As the song came to an end everyone else cheered and quickly told Puck how good the song had been. It was then that Blaine finally noticed Kurt off on his own to the side, wondering if it was safe to approach his obviously annoyed boyfriend at that moment, he stepped off to the side and waited for everyone else to leave. When he and Kurt were finally alone, Blaine took a deep breath and gave Kurt a sheepish smile and he approached him.

“Um... are you okay?” Blaine asked awkwardly.

Kurt finally glanced up at Blaine and forced himself to smile lightly because he didn't want to make Blaine feel guilty all of a sudden. After all he hadn't done anything wrong, so it wouldn't be fair for Kurt to be angry at him. “I'm just not happy about this whole singing spiritual music in glee club idea.” Kurt began to explain. He got up from his chair and rested his hands on Blaine's shoulders for a moment. “But I'm not mad at you, Blaine.” he added.

Blaine gave a sigh of relief, “Boy, I’m glad to hear that! Then let me walk you to your French class?” Blaine asked as he offered Kurt his arm.

Kurt found himself once again looking at Blaine with a warm look, as he felt truly touched by such a simple gesture. He nodded and didn't hesitate to take hold of Blaine's arm, “Yes, yes you may.” Kurt replied and with that they headed out of the choir room together.
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Blaine had been sitting in math class as he tried his best to copy the notes on the board quickly enough. When all of a sudden he saw a flash of movement outside, when it finally stopped Blaine was surprised to see it was Finn, who had come to a quick stop once he arrived at the classroom door. Without even pausing to catch his breath he stepped inside, his eyes focused on Blaine.

“I... Blaine... I need to talk to...” he muttered, Finn didn't even bother to look at the teacher at all.

Blaine shot right up in alarm, panic filling him at what could be so wrong for Finn to act this way. As he hurried over to where Blaine was, Finn just grabbed his shoulder and pulled him out of the room before Blaine could even say anything. Blaine saw the look on Finn's face and his mind quickly began to panic even more. Finally Blaine couldn't take it anymore. “God dammit, Finn. Just tell me what's going on!” Blaine yelled out. When he knew it could only have something to do with Kurt. “Is Kurt okay?” Blaine demanded.

“Kurt's fine! It's Burt... he's... he's had a heart attack at work! Kurt just called me.... he's heading to the hospital with Miss Pillsbury and Mr Schue right now.” Finn blurted out.

Blaine simply stood there in shock as the news hit him like nothing he had ever felt before. It was coming down on him, almost chocking him and Blaine began to feel that it was hard to breath. Until he realized what state Kurt would be at this moment and any concern for himself was quickly forgotten. Blaine felt the rush as adrenaline as he bolted forward, he had been planning to run straight to the parking lot. Until Finn reached out and grabbed his arm, hauling him backwards. Blaine began to fight him but Finns firm grip tightened with all of the taller man's strength.

“You don't think I tried to do that the second Kurt called me?” Finn blurted out.

Blaine just looked at Finn in disbelief, he knew his arm should be hurting by how hard Finn was holding it, but Blaine just felt numb.

“Look, I know you love him and you want to be there for Kurt. But right now, what he needs is to see his dad alone. We're also not immediate family either, so I dunno if they'd even let us in right now anyway. I already told Kurt we'd meet him there as soon as schools over.” Finn explained to Blaine, he still was holding onto his arm to keep him in place.

Blaine glanced at the clock, the school day was still hours away from being over. He struggled to break free of Finn for a moment, before finally giving up. “I know you're right, Finn. I just don't know what to do.” Blaine said softly.

“I don't think any of us do...” Finn agreed, “Can I let you go now? I don't think I have it in me to tackle you to the ground but I will if I have to.”

Blaine simply nodded and Finn finally let him go. Blaine glanced at his arm and knew there would be a bruise where Finn's fingers had dug into his arm soon. But he didn't care; all he cared about was finding Kurt and being at his side.

Finn just stood there helplessly for a moment as he watched Blaine try to deal with it all. It was amazing that Blaine had reacted this way it was like Burt was his own father. Or rather, it simply showed how much Blaine loved Kurt. Knowing there was nothing neither of them could do right now but wait. Finn just patted Blaine's shoulder lightly, “I'll meet you at your car the second schools over. My Mom’s probably going to get there before we do anyway.” Finn explained. He watched as Blaine nodded, it was clear he was trying to regain his composer. “Oh and Kurt told me to tell you that he'll need you more than anyone else when we get there.”

After Finn left, Blaine just stood there for a moment as he came to lean against the nearby wall. Blaine knew he had to be strong so he could be there for Kurt later. But try as he might all he could picture was Burt, wonderful caring Burt, the father he wished he had had lying unconscious in a hospital bed. It was hard but Blaine eventually found his way back to class. Although he really didn't hear any of it as he sat there in silence. Blaine found himself constantly watching the clock as he just wished the day would finally be over. He wanted to call Kurt more than anything but Blaine in his heart knew it wasn't the right time. Kurt's full focus would right now be on his father and waiting to hear what his fate was.

When the moment Blaine had waiting for finally came, he just began to run to his car. Not stopping at his locker or for anything else. As he sprinted through the hallways he barely missed the students in his path until he finally made it to the parking lot. Once there he raced over to his car and threw the door opened and piled inside. Blaine was relieved to see Finn running up to the car and got into the passenger seat next to him.

“I'll get my Mom to bring me here later to get my car, let's just go.” Finn muttered.

Blaine didn't need any more encouragement than that, so he pulled out from his parking spot and headed straight to the hospital. Forcing himself to make sure he didn't end up speeding along the way. During the drive Finn and Blaine remained awkwardly silent, neither of them knowing what to say to each other.

The long silence was finally broken when Finn's phone suddenly rang and he fumbled to answer it.
“Mom! How is he? Is he....” Finn blurted out. He paused, Carole was clearly explaining things to him. “Okay... yeah Blaine and I are on our way over right now. How's Kurt?” he asked, there was another long pause. “Kay thanks, Mom... we'll see you soon.” Finn said and hung up.

“Burt has had a heart attack, most of the details I really don't understand... Except he's comatose and they don't know if he'll wake up.” Finn said softly.

“Oh god Burt... what about Kurt?” was all Blaine could say.

“He's... mom said he's in a pretty bad state right now. I can't blame him, I mean if it was my mom...” Finn admitted.

Blaine just nodded and let the task of driving keep his mind busy when finally they arrived at the hospital's parking lot. After they paid for parking the two of them sprinted to the front door to find Carole waiting for them both at the front desk.

As soon as she caught sight of them both she ran up and hugged Finn tightly, she had obviously been crying. The two of them just clung together for a moment and Blaine found himself feeling very torn. Part of him wanted to find Kurt right away while another part of him knew it would be rude to just leave. Carole then looked over at Blaine and she let go of Finn to come over to give him a soft hug.

Blaine simply hugged her back, grateful for her small offer of comfort.

“Kurt's down the hall to the right, he needs you.” She told Blaine softly.

Blaine finally let her go and nodded, he tensed up as Carole touched his back and lead him to Burt's room. When they reached the door, Blaine walked forward until he saw Kurt's figure sitting beside the bed. As he got closer Blaine saw Burt's still form lying on there, Kurt's hand holding onto his motionless one tightly. Blaine hesitated for a moment but Carole nudged him forward.

Kurt heard their footsteps and turned to see who the source was and Blaine felt like his heart had split in two. As he saw Kurt's tear streaked face and it was almost like it was only the shell of the once proud and superior Kurt Hummel. What remained now was the remains of a young man in total emotional shock.

“Blaine...” Kurt said weakly.

Blaine simply stopped a few feet in front of his boyfriend and opened his arms up and held them there. He didn't say anything to urge Kurt to take the support he was offering. Blaine just waited to see if Kurt would allow him to help.

When Kurt didn't move at first Carole squeezed Blaine's shoulder lightly and came over to Kurt. She told them both she'd be waiting outside the room with Finn if they needed her. Kurt nodded, his eyes never leaving Blaine's face. He was scared and not use to the idea of depending on someone else when he was filled with so much pain.

Blaine noticed this, but refused to put his arms down. “Kurt... please let me help you.” Blaine pleaded.

Kurt then just slowly began to walk towards Blaine and stepped into his arms. Once he felt the soft caress of Blaine's fingertips touch his sides he let it all go. So much that Kurt almost fell into his arms as he began to shake uncontrollably. With Blaine finally here to offer his support, Kurt allowed himself to cry his feeling all out. But even then he held himself back enough that only Blaine would notice it.

All Blaine knew he could do at that moment was hold onto Kurt and listen as he let it all out. Because he knew as hard as it was for Blaine to listen to it, it was something Kurt needed to do. That if he and Kurt had never met, Kurt might have kept it all bottled up inside. Blaine simply rubbed Kurt's back soothingly and whispered to him, not really saying anything.

Kurt just continued to cling to Blaine as he cried as he buried his face into Blaine's neck and realized Blaine was crying too.

“Let's go sit down, Kurt...” Blaine said softly and led them out of the room.

Kurt didn't even have the energy to fight him and let Blaine slowly take him out of the room. He noticed that Finn and Carole were nowhere in sight. Kurt was glad because he couldn't deal with facing anyone right now. Blaine took them to the seats outside the door and pulled Kurt down to sit, without saying anything he simply rearranged them so they could still cling onto each other.

Only a few hours ago Kurt had been sitting at these very chairs as he waited with Mr Schuester and Miss Pillsbury to hear what had happened to his dad. It didn't escape him that he had felt even more alone with two people at his side. Because as much as they sympathized and cared about Kurt, they weren't the right person. They weren't Blaine Anderson.

As time went slowly by, neither of them could bring themselves to say anything. Whenever Kurt felt like he was ready to say something, the pain struck him even harder than before. But Blaine didn't press him to speak, he wasn't asking Kurt to do anything. He just simply whispered to him warm words and rocked them back and forth. “I'm not ready to face this, Blaine... I can't... I don't know how...” Kurt finally said with a soft sob.

“You... you don't have to do anything, Kurt.” Blaine simply told him. As much as Blaine wished he had the perfect words to tell Kurt, try as he might he couldn't think of anything. All Blaine knew was he couldn't bring himself to pacify Kurt with false hopes. All he could do was hold onto Kurt and wait together.

They didn't even notice when Carole and Finn quietly walked up to them both. Blaine finally noticed them and gave them a warm smile. Kurt's head had come to rest on Blaine's shoulder; his red eyes were closed shut.

“Hey boys, if you plan to staying here for a while... you can miss school if you want to tomorrow Kurt.” Carole told him softly.

Kurt glanced up at Carole weekly and sighed as he pulled away from Blaine's embrace finally. But the second he was free Kurt grabbed hold of Blaine's hand, still wanting him close. “No, I'll go to school tomorrow.” he replied weekly as he wiped the tears away from his eyes with his free hand.

“You don't have to...” Carole began.

“I want to, thank you Carole, but it's my decision. I could use the distraction to get me through the wait. The doctors already promised to call me the second there's any change.” Kurt explained.

“Alright... Then I'm going to stay with Burt tonight. It's fine really, I want to. You can head home when you’re ready.” Carole replied.

Kurt could only nod in reply and forced himself to stand up he realized his hand was still firmly holding Blaine's. After staring at it for a moment he looked back at Carole and then to Blaine. “I'm just going to go say goodbye to my Dad... I know it's silly....” Kurt muttered.

“No, it's not honey.” Carole told him with a warm smile.

Blaine nodded in agreement and gave Kurt's hand a squeeze before Blaine felt him finally let go and his hand dropped to his side. Kurt then slowly headed towards his dads room, when he was finally inside Blaine turned to Carole. Blaine took a deep breath and let it out slowly, his face, like Kurt's was red from his own tears.

“I know it's asking a lot... but could I stay with Kurt tonight? He really shouldn't be alone. I just know once he recovers enough from the shock... he'll start pushing people away. As he begins to pile all the pain on himself since he's not use to depending on other people. I might not be able to make things better for Burt. But I can at least try to be there for Kurt during all this... because I don't know if he's in a place where he'd ask me to...” Blaine began to blurt out. But he simply stopped talking when Carole came over and gave him a hug, holding him tightly.

“Shh, Blaine it's alright. I don't think anyone else would be better suited to look after Kurt through this. I also know Burt would agree with me as well, so I'll leave him in your care tonight.” Carole told him as she pulled away from the hug.

Blaine fought back the tears that were ready to well up again and he forced himself to smile. “Thank you, Burt is lucky to have someone like you in his life.” Blaine told her softly. He then glanced over to where Finn was sitting close by.

“I'll stay here with my Mom for a while still. I'll have her drive me over to school and get Kurt's car. Then mom can drive my car back later... since Burt was supposed to pick...” Finn began but couldn't finish. Carole came over and sat down beside him, bringing her arm to rest over his shoulder. “I'll come back later on tonight. I know Kurt could use some time alone with you, I would just get in the way and probably make it harder for him to feel better.” Finn added.

“Thanks Finn, I know Kurt will appreciate it.” Blaine said softly.

Kurt chose that moment to return to where they all were, as soon as Blaine saw him he went over to Kurt and took hold of his hand again. Kurt gave him a grateful smile, Blaine just seemed to know when Kurt would need him and how much help he needed without having to say a word.

Blaine noticed how tired Kurt looked and hoped once they made it to his house, he'd be able to get some rest somehow. Blaine silently began to vow it would be his mission to see that he did for the night. As Kurt made his way over to where Carole and Finn were sitting, he just watched his boyfriend talk to them for a moment. He could tell Kurt was trying to regain his composure and look strong, but Blaine could also tell it was all just an act. That no matter how strong of a person Kurt was, it was too soon for him to come to terms with everything that had happened so quickly. Once Kurt handed his car keys over to Finn, he allowed Finn to give him a light pat on the shoulder. After Carole gave him another light hug, Kurt finally let Blaine lead him out of the building and to where he had parked the car.

The drive to Kurt's house was as silent as Blaine's drive with Finn to the hospital had been. Kurt was thankful that Blaine wasn't trying to get him to speak yet. As much as he loved Blaine and knew how amazing he was being right now. Kurt knew if Blaine started to try to pacify or question him, in his pain stricken state. Kurt might end up getting all defensive and say the wrong thing in response. Finally Kurt decided he couldn't stay silent any longer. That Blaine deserved some sort of recognition for his actions, even if Blaine wouldn't expect them.

“Thank you for driving me home, Blaine.” Kurt finally told him.

“I'm not just driving you home Kurt, I'm staying over for the night. I already got Carole's permission to.” Blaine explained in reply.

“...But what about your parents?” Kurt asked.

“I'll call my mom when we get to your house. I'll explain to her what has happened, I'll just say that Carole and Finn are there with us. My parents will be fine with it, even if they weren't I'm still staying. That is... if you'll let me.” Blaine answered.

“I'd... I want you to stay, Blaine... no... I need you to.” Kurt replied softly.

“Then it's settled.” Blaine said as he pulled into Kurt's driveway.

Blaine was relieved to see Kurt didn't press the decision any further. Once they arrived at their destination, Blaine set to parking his car in the driveway. Before Blaine could come over to open Kurt's door for him, he watched as his boyfriend climbed out alone. After thinking about it quickly, Blaine decided to just let Kurt make it on his own, at least till they were inside. So Blaine just began to walk behind him as he slowly stepped up to the front door. But Kurt began to fumble with the keys and dropped them, showing his mind was still back at the hospital with his dad.

“Let me.” Blaine muttered as he bent down to retrieve the keys. Once Blaine had the door unlocked he ushered Kurt inside and watched him stumble through the hallway. Kurt then came to a complete halt and stopped moving all together.

Worried Blaine hurried over to come around and face him, placing a hand on his shoulder. One look at Kurt's face and he saw the emotional wall that Kurt had begun to the build back at the hospital was falling down fast.

“Are you hungry?” Blaine asked him.

Kurt just shook his head, the very idea of food made him begin to feel nauseated. “No... I can't eat right now.” Kurt muttered as he fought the urge to throw up.

Blaine sighed, he knew the suggestion would be a long shot. As much as he wanted Kurt to eat to regain some of his energy from the emotional drain the day had cause. Blaine had to admit he didn't feel very hungry either. “Why don't we go lie down on your bed then?”

Kurt, who had been looking at the floor, turned his head to look up at Blaine's handsome features. But all he could see at that moment was the selfless comfort Blaine was offering and it brought with it a whole new flood of emotions. But the bad came along with the good unfortunately and Kurt found himself begin to cry. Only this time he was too tired to fight it and just let them come. “.... yes...” Was all he could manage to say in reply.

Blaine wrapped his arm around Kurt's waist and began to lead them both down the stairs to Kurt's and Finn's basement bedroom. After that he guided Kurt slowly to his bed and got him to sit down on the foot of it. Blaine then let go of Kurt and knelt down on the floor in front of him. Blaine touched Kurt's leg gently and he noticed Kurt tense up from the contact. “Relax baby, I'm just going to get these boots of yours off.” Blaine explained. When Kurt didn't protest Blaine began to unzip his stylish knee boots and pulled them off his legs gently. Blaine then placed them on the floor next to the bed. With that step done Blaine decided Kurt should lose his grey jacket next, because he knew if Kurt was in his right mind he'd complain that it could get wrinkled. Blaine kicked off his own shoes and climbed onto the bed and came to sit behind Kurt.

“Jacket's next, love.” Blaine told him softly and Kurt just nodded. Once he got the jacket off Blaine figured it would be okay to simply fold it and place it on the floor next to Kurt's boots. As long as he remembered to hang it away properly later and didn't end up stepping on it. With the task of getting Kurt ready to rest done, Blaine shuffled backwards on the bed until he was lying down. He rested his head on Kurt's pillow and held his arms out of Kurt as an offering for him to take. Kurt turned to see what Blaine was up to and his heart skipped at beat as he stared as his boyfriends open arms. It was like they were beckoning him to give in and finally let himself take everything Blaine was offering him and not feel weak if he did so. Even with everything Blaine had done for Kurt so far, it was hard to allow himself to depend on anyone this much. Blaine could read the hesitation and doubt in Kurt's eyes so much that it made his own heart race. Blaine knew that Kurt's reluctance to let Blaine help him had nothing to do with their relationship and what it meant to Kurt. What others might have seen as an act of being cold, Blaine knew all it really was that for the first time, Kurt Hummel was coming to terms that he didn't have to face the pain alone just be able to cope and survive.

“Kurt, it's okay.” Blaine said soothingly.

Kurt turned to look at Blaine and knew that for once he could allow himself to take what Blaine was offering him and not feel weak about it.

Kurt knew that Blaine was right, so he finally allowed himself to crawl over and join Blaine on the bed. He stretched out beside him and before Blaine could grab hold of him, Kurt latched onto him with all the strength he had left. Taking in all the love and acceptance Blaine was offering because it was everything he needed to make it through the night. Blaine responded to his touched and wrapped his arms around Kurt's waist and pulled him in closer. Kurt brought his head to rest against Blaine's chest and felt Blaine kiss him on the forehead lightly. It wasn't that Kurt didn't want to depend on Blaine to help him cope. It was just he was so use to putting a wall around himself to deal with any sort of pain. That combined with how facing the hard things alone before had made him a stronger person. Except when his mother had died he had been too young to get through it alone, but his dad had been there. Which only made Kurt realize the fact that this time he was facing that he could lose him was more than he could bare.

Blaine felt more than heard when Kurt had begun to cry again. Only this time it had started out softly and suddenly got louder and more desperate sounding. Back at the hospital when Blaine had held him, his cries had been silent and controlled. So that Blaine was the only one who would notice he had been crying at all. It touched him that now they he and Kurt were truly alone, safe in Blaine's arms and away from prying eyes. Kurt finally had allowed himself to come totally unhinged with grief and let himself cry without holding anything back.

“The worst... the worst thing is... the last thing he said to me was that he was disappointed with me and I just walked away from him.” Kurt wept. “What if that's the last thing I ever hear from him?”

“Shh, Kurt...” Blaine began, he paused as he tried to think of the right thing to say in response. “I won't lie to you and say everything will be alright. Neither of us know that. But what I do know, Kurt, is that your Dad is a fighter. I know that even right now he is fighting to come back to you.”

Kurt pulled his head to look up at Blaine's face for a moment and kissed the side of his mouth lightly. He couldn't smile just yet, but he wanted to let Blaine know he was helping him recover ever so slightly. He returned to rest his head back on Blaine's chest and closed his eyes. Letting the comforting rhythm of Blaine's beating heart combined with his quiet breathing begin to sooth him. It took a while but finally about an hour later Kurt was begging to feel better, for the first time since Mr Schuester and Miss Pillsbury had come to his French class that morning.

Blaine felt Kurt begin to stir in his arms, he had hoped that Kurt might have been able to fall asleep. But as Kurt pulled his head up to look right into Blaine's eyes, it seemed that was still far off. Loosening his grip on so his hands were now free, Blaine kissed his wet cheeks lightly. Until Kurt brought his hand up to cup the side of Blaine's cheek, the love in his eyes being easy for Blaine to read.

“Thank you, Blaine, so much... for everything... for being with me like this.” he said softly.

“You're welcome, it helped me too just lying like this.” Blaine admitted. Because while he wanted to focus only on Kurt and help him begin to heal. He couldn't ignore how he too was full of conflicting emotions such as his love for Kurt and his fear for Burt's fate.

“Normally I try so hard to act strong because I'm so use to facing things alone. So I want you to know how much you mean to me, Blaine. That even if it might not seem like it at times, I am truly grateful to have you in my life now. I was just such an emotional wreck today and I was afraid to admit I couldn't face all this pain alone, even to you.” Kurt began to explain. “But when I saw you, with your arms open and inviting me in, without me even having to ask...”

“Kurt, don't even try to apologize because I know that if the tables were turned you would do the same for me.” Blaine replied. “All you need to know is, no matter what things, good or bad, happen in our lives. That we should never hesitate to ask for support, because no matter what we'll face things together.” Blaine added as he took hold of Kurt's hand and kissed it gently.

Kurt felt another tear fall down his cheek, this time it was from him being overwhelmed by Blaine's warmth and love. He brought his face closer and kissed Blaine, soft and slowly at first. Blaine responded to those short kisses and pulled him closer.

Blaine thought things were safe to continue when the kisses were quick and comforting. But slowly those small and short kisses began to turn into longer and more demanding ones. Kurt's hands trailed from Blaine's face and continued downwards to stroke the sides of Blaine's body. Blaine's mind started to give him warning signals but they were rendered void when Kurt kissed him deeper and more desperate than ever before. It took Kurt to go so far to lightly graze his hands down Blaine's thigh to make him freeze in place. 'This is wrong.' Blaine thought in panic. Kurt was still in emotional shock and in no state to getting this physical. Blaine cursed to himself when he realized how he was becoming aroused and knew he couldn't let it continue for any longer. He shot up and pulled away from Kurt slightly.

Kurt flinched as Blaine shifted out of their embrace and stared at him, his face full of rejection. He felt a rush of guilt run through him and was ready to scramble off the bed in despair. When he glanced over at Blaine and saw he wasn't rejecting his touch, Blaine was feeling guilty about it.

“Blaine, what's wrong?”

Blaine looked at Kurt and took a deep breath, “We shouldn't be doing this right now, Kurt. Not with what happened, not with the state you're... we're both in right now. I would be taking advantage of you and the situation... it's just not right.” Blaine explained to Kurt. “It's not that I don't want you... because believe me I do. Just not like this, not when we could regret it tomorrow. I could never forgive myself if... if...” Blaine began, but he couldn't finish the sentence.

Kurt now found himself being the one to come over to Blaine's crouched figure and wrap his arms around his boyfriend's shoulders. “I'm so sorry, Blaine... I just... became overwhelmed with love mixed with grief. So much that I guess I just wanted to forget all the pain, even for just a moment. To feel actual pleasure and share that experience with you, who I truly love.” Kurt told him softly. “But I wasn't thinking how it could affect us, or more importantly you.”

“As much as I want to do that for you Kurt, to make you feel good. We're not emotionally prepared to have sex right now. Also we're also not prepared at all, meaning we don't have protection... or lube... and I doubt either of us want to go out to buy some right now.” Blaine replied awkwardly.

Kurt was surprised to find that he was actually able to chuckle lightly at that comment. He let out a deep breath and pulled Blaine's face up so he could look him in the eye.

“Forget it, Blaine, you're right and I'm sorry. I just... I just wanted to forget the pain, when I started to kiss you... Ii felt so right, so good and comforting. I wasn't thinking...” Kurt admitted.

Blaine could feel the heat rise to his cheeks as he began to blush bright red as his mind filled with very erotic thoughts. He forced his libido down a bit to make sure that this would be mainly to help Kurt forget things. Once he was sure his intentions were good, he glanced at Kurt nervously trying to find the right words. “If that's what you really need right now, Kurt... I could still make you feel good. We wouldn't have to go... all the way for me to do that for you. In fact we wouldn't even have to break our no hands below the belt rule.” Blaine told Kurt shyly.

At first Kurt wasn't getting what Blaine was trying to suggest they could do. He made a confused face, “Blaine, I don't get...” he looked at Blaine's red face and found himself quickly joining him in blushing. “Oh...” he replied.

“But only if you’re really sure it's what you want Kurt. That neither of us will regret it in the morning. Because the only way I could let myself do that... would be if I knew I wasn't taking advantage of you.” Blaine muttered.

Kurt came over to Blaine and took hold of his hand and brought it to rest over Kurt's chest where his heart was. “Blaine, I could never ever think you could take advantage of me. That is something I am completely sure of. So please believe me when I am telling you right now, no lies, and no fear. It's something I want, not only for you to make me feel good. But for us to be able to comfort each other right now because I think it's something we both need to feel together.” Kurt commented. “But only if you're sure too.” he added.

“I love you so much, Kurt.” Blaine told him and pulled Kurt fully into his arms.

Even though they both knew they wanted this, it still was new and scary to them to take the first steps. Kurt simply began to kiss Blaine's wet cheeks and brought his mouth down on Blaine's. Their desperate kisses from before returned and they pulled at each other to bring them closer together. Blaine's hands went from in Kurt's hair, then to his face and began to glide down his sides. Kurt shivered from the touch and kissed Blaine even deeper. As they got more comfortable with what they were doing, Blaine took hold of Kurt's t-shirt and began to pull it upwards. He paused to look at Kurt for approval, who simply nodded with a shy smile. So Blaine pulled the shirt fully off his head and tossed into onto the floor. Blaine's shirt soon came to join Kurt's there and they began to explore each other’s bare skin.

“Let's lie down.” Blaine said.

Kurt quickly nodded and came to rest his back down on the mattress lightly and grasped for Blaine as he came to hover over top of him. Kurt laughed awkwardly and took hold of his sides and pulled him down until their bare chests touched. It took Kurt a few moments to gather enough courage to bring his arms up and wrap them behind Blaine's neck and begin to kiss him. He knew Blaine was still feeling slightly guilty so he wasn't taken any control yet. “Blaine, touch me.” Kurt whispered to him.

Blaine felt his hair stand up on end from the sensual tone of Kurt's pleading voice and just nodded. He brought his mouth down and began to kiss him all over his chest playfully. It quickly became apparent to the both of them how hard they were becoming. Even with when their lower bodies were barely touching, Kurt found himself moaning in pleasure from the slight bit of friction.

“Do you think since we're keeping our pants on... that we can bend the no hands above the belt rule just a little?” Kurt asked shyly.

Blaine laughed lightly and without answering took hold of Kurt's hand and brought it to rest on his backside. “Oh, I think so.” With that done Blaine brought his head back down to Kurt's chest and began to kiss from his collarbone and downwards. He stopped when he came to Kurt's nipples and after a reluctant pause, began to tease one nipple with his tongue.

Kurt gasped in surprise but quickly buried his hands in Blaine's hair to let him know he wanted Blaine to continue. So Blaine focused on exploring all of Kurt's exposed skin with his tongue and caressed him with his hands in turn. While Kurt brought his arms to slide up and down the small of Blaine's back in response.

Blaine wanted to keep going like this forever but he knew by how hard his own erection was becoming and he wouldn't last much longer. He glanced down at Kurt and his hand hovered over Kurt's own erection, Kurt nodded with a small smile. With his approval Blaine gently stroked Kurt's hard cock and Kurt's hips shot up in reaction. Blaine then brought his own hips down on Kurt’s, so they touched and each other’s needs were easy to feel.

“This feels amazing, Blaine.” Kurt said as he moaned in pleasure again.

They slowly began to rut against each other, fully feeling the pleasure wash over them from the contact. But as Kurt's hands once again found the way to the swell of Blaine's behind, he pulled Blaine down on top of him hard, their need making them begin to move against each other even harder. The two began a steady rocking motion as the friction began to build, Kurt rocked under Blaine as he began to thrust his hips harder with sheer need.

Kurt gasped and began to kiss Blaine on the lips and then on his neck, the sounds Blaine was making were only turning him on even more. As they moved their bodies together, Kurt muttered out Blaine's name in passion, as they got closer to the edge of climax. When finally Blaine heard Kurt give out a cry as he reached orgasm. The sound alone almost made Blaine climax with him, but he moved his hips once more and found himself reaching his own relief finally.

Blaine collapsed on top of Kurt in exhaustion and buried his face in Kurt's shoulder. The two of them just lay there breathing heavily for a while. Kurt brought his arms up to wrap around Blaine's waist again.

“Thank you, Blaine. That was... amazing.” Kurt finally managed to say through his deep breaths.

Blaine pulled himself up to hover over Kurt and smiled warmly, he pulled up slightly and kissed Kurt one last time. “It was that and so much more... As well as being hot as fuck.” Blaine muttered.

Kurt eyes flashed in surprise because he had never heard Blaine swear before and he found it was extremely sensual.

They both found themselves suddenly get very embarrassed and shy at the realization of what they had just done. Blaine sat up and Kurt pulled himself up to look at him, they laughed lightly at each other. Both of them were still on high and very blissfully sated from what they had just experienced together.

Kurt began to scoot off the bed and stood up, but he quickly turned to look back at Blaine and blushed red. “I'm going to go change... here let me get something for you to wear tonight.” Kurt said bashfully. He ignored the state his pants were now in and went over to his dresser. He pulled out a pair of pyjamas and tossed them on the bed beside Blaine and pulled out his own. “You can put your clothes from tonight in the washing machine. I'll lend you something to wear tomorrow...” Kurt said and headed to his bathroom door. Once there he rested his hands on the frame and looked back at Blaine and smiled once more before darting inside.

Blaine realized he was just sitting there and smiling like a fool, so he forced himself to stop as he got up off the bed. He changed out of his pants and glanced over at the pyjamas Kurt had given him. He smiled because Kurt had picked out a dark red pair that would suit him nicely. Even when it came to bedtime attire Kurt liked to look good it seemed, which was no surprise to Blaine. He quickly got changed into the pyjamas and headed to the laundry room. Once he had placed his clothing and Kurt's fallen shirt into the washing machine, he hurried back to Kurt's bed. As he sat back down on the edge of the bed and waited for Kurt's return he found he couldn't believe what had just happened between then. It had been amazing and felt wonderful, but Blaine soon found himself wishing it hadn't happened under such sad circumstances. Blaine's attention was suddenly brought to the bathroom where realized he heard Kurt sobbing softly. He got up and hurried to the closed door and stopped, not wanting to barge in on Kurt. “Kurt, what's wrong? Can I come in?” Blaine asked, his voice full of concern. He suddenly wondered if they shouldn't have gone that far, that Kurt now regretted it.

Kurt opened the door and Blaine saw his face was full of despair once again. Before Blaine could ask what was wrong again Kurt quickly hugged him. Kurt fought to get his tears under control and shook from the effort.
“I'm sorry I'm not upset about what... what we did... it was wonderful and I was so happy. But then I suddenly remembered my dad. How during that blissful moment he's still lying comatose on a hospital bed. I don't regret it at all... but I feel guilty and sad that it happened this way.” Kurt began to explain.

Blaine simply took Kurt into his arms again and whispered soothing words. “Kurt, we didn't do anything wrong. You are not a bad person and your dad would be the first one to tell you that. No matter how good we could make each other feel, it doesn't make the pain fully go away. Which is why it was the right decision to not go any further right now. Come on... let's get you back to bed, you need to sleep, Kurt.” Blaine told him and led him out of the bathroom to his bed.

“My skin routine...” Kurt said in protest.

“I think you can allow yourself to skip it for one night, Kurt.” Blaine pleaded and Kurt gave in with a sigh and nodded.

Kurt just gave in and let Blaine take him over to his bed and help him get under the covers. Blaine began to tuck him in tightly and kissed Kurt on the top of the head. Kurt looked up at him and mouthed 'thank you' silently to him.

Blaine hesitated slightly after that, he wanted nothing more than to sleep beside Kurt and stay close. But he was afraid it would take things too far. So he pulled back slightly, “I'll be close by on the couch..” Blaine began to explain but Kurt caught hold of his hand to stop him before Blaine could start to move away.

“Don't go, Blaine, I want you here beside me... close to me.” Kurt said with a soft pleading voice.

All it took was for Blaine to look at Kurt and see the pleading in his eyes and he knew he couldn't say no to him. He figured even Burt wouldn't have protested about it too much considering the circumstances. So Blaine just nodded and went over to the other side of the bed and slipped under the covers. Kurt shifted himself so he was closer to Blaine in the middle of the bed and grabbed for him. Blaine reached out and took hold of Kurt's hand and ran his thumb over his knuckles lightly for a moment. Blaine kissed his hand and then came to rest against Kurt's back from behind. He wrapped his arms around Kurt and kissed the back of his neck as he spooned him silently. This time when Kurt began to cry again Blaine could tell it was less emotional and more under control.

“Kurt, you are the strongest and the most inspiring person I know... I know somehow you'll pull through this.” Blaine found himself telling Kurt softly.

But when he heard no immediate reply Blaine went quiet and listened, realizing Kurt had managed to finally fall asleep at last. Blaine smiled lightly and snuggled up against Kurt's back and waited until he finally drifted asleep to join him.