Room 622 or Blaine’s room

Blaine’s room was filled with the soft hum of the ventilator that was now breathing for Blaine and the other machines keeping track of the pressure in his head and his heart rate and blood pressure. Aside from all the wires and tubes Blaine looked like he was just sleeping and would wake up in a few hours prepared to go shopping or wanting to play guitar or lay in bed and snuggle and watch movies all day. Oh how Kurt wished they could curl up on his bed and watch movies right now. Blaine’s mom was crying into his shoulder and telling him she was going to fix him and who ever did this would pay for it too. Oh Blainey Blaine mommy is here for you please wake up and get better. Mommy needs her Blaineyboo. I love you Blaineyboo cried Hannah. The rest was a mixture of incoherent ramblings and sobs. After several minutes of nonstop sobbing Kenneth stepped up and removed his wife and left with her leaving Kurt and Dave alone with Blaine.

Kurt stepped up to the side of Blaine’s bed and picked up his left hand and kissed his fingers gently before speaking to him. Hi Blaine its me I hear you aren’t fee- Blaine’s thumb and index finger moved on Kurt’s hand. Oh my god David go get the doctor now please. What happened Kurt shot Dave? He moved a finger with his thumb said Kurt. Now go please get the doctor please. Alright be right back said Dave.

Several minutes later David and a doctor Kurt hadn’t met yet entered the room. Hi I am Dr Weaver and you are asked the doctor. Kurt Hummel ma’am he said. I am his boyfriend. Nice to meet you now what exactly happened asked the doctor. Here I will show you said Kurt.

Kurt slowly lifted the hand back up off of the bed and kissed the fingers and said Blaine honey can you hear me. Move your fingers if you can said Kurt. Blaine moved a lot more than his fingers this time. The thumb and index fingers each moved as did his legs which Dave instinctively grabbed and patted to calm him. His brow furrowed and his eyes opened for the first time and a solitary tear went down his cheek before his body was still again. Whoa the doctor remarked sharply he isn’t supposed to be that responsive yet. I will be right back.

Kurt looked to Dave where are his parents they need to know. I don’t know Dave said. Do you have their numbers in your phone. Oh yeah I do Kurt remembered and fished the phone out of his pocket. Dave reached and took it. Be right back I am gonna call them said Dave as he turned to leave. Hey Dave call my Dad too please give them the full update said Kurt. Kurt its 4:30 in the morning are you sure asked Dave. Oh right we can call them a little later said Kurt. Yeah be back in a few okay and he left.

Kurt was alone with Blaine now and the desire to climb into bed with him was great but he knew he couldn’t. He instead pulled the chair up to the bed and held Blaine’s hand in his own. He pulled the hand close to his face and laid his head on the side of the bed and closed his eyes.

Dave stood in the door way for several minutes and soaked in the scene. He pulled out his phone turned off the flash and snapped a quick photo and sent it to all of the people back at the Hummel homestead. It was too precious to not take the photo and share it. Blaine’s parents had arrived and were standing with him just inside the door. Not one of the three people had the heart to wake the sleeping Kurt. The three crept in and stood near the bed. Both boys were so peaceful.

A half an hour later Dave begrudgingly took on the task of waking Kurt. The doctor had returned and told them she had ordered some tests and a cat scan to be run on Blaine. The three adults stood there in the hallway and debated on who should go in and wake Kurt and Dave guessed he lost or won however you wanted to look at it. So now he stood inches from Kurt gathering up his courage and strength to wake him. After a couple of minutes more Dave reached down and touched Kurt’s shoulder and gently rubbed it and spoke softly to him. Kurt wake up. Nothing. A little louder Kurt wake up please. Still nothing. Damn this was gonna be a lot harder than Dave had first thought. Dave gripped Kurt’s shoulder a little tighter and said closer to Kurt’s ear. Kurt you need to wake up for me please. Kurt finally opened his eyes and yawned. How long was I asleep asked Kurt. Close to two hours replied Dave. We didn’t have the heart to disturb you but I had to they are coming to get Blaine in a few minutes for a cat scan and a few other tests. Oh said Kurt. You don’t remember the conversation with Dr weaver do you said Dave. Oh oh okay I remember Blaine had moved and opened his eyes and he isn’t supposed to yet said Kurt. Yes Kurt said Dave.

7am Blaine’s empty room

Kurt now sat alone in Blaine’s room. The others had gone for breakfast. Karofsky had offered to bring Kurt something back as Kurt didn’t want to leave the room. Being alone and waiting was something Kurt had always hated. Waiting was the worst. With a smirk Kurt laughed just like Blaine to keep him waiting. This wasn’t the first time either Kurt happily remembered as he paced the room. There had been several times Kurt had been made to wait by Blaine and he knew how much Kurt hated that. One time in particular Blaine had been a jackass and made him wait a full week for the surprise. A surprise that turned out to be more than worth the wait too.

Kurt’s flashback

Kurt stood in the center of the empty room and thought back to right before his sophomore year at NYADA. Blaine had called on Monday and told him he had a huge surprise for Kurt but he would have to wait until later to get it as Blaine had a Six flags show to get to. You are such a tease Kurt said into the phone. You know you love it when I tease you came the snarky response back from Blaine. Well yes stammered Kurt back but you know how I hate being made to wait. Oh well I gotta go Kurt. I need to pee and head out the door for my show said Blaine. Skype tonight if its not too late asked Blaine. Sure said Kurt sweetly I love you Blaine Warbler. Mhhmmmm came the response I love you too Kurt and stop calling me warbler I really do need to go though bye baby and he hung up.

Kurt chucked his phone onto the couch beside him and into Rachel’s leg. Ouch whats with you all of the sudden snapped Rachel. Its Blaine he said he has a surprise for me but refused to tell me what and he knows I hate waiting. Now I have to wait and it sucks groaned Kurt. Oh replied Rachel. I will call him then and see if he will tell me she said as she hurried to the bedroom she shared with his step-brother Finn. Kurt sat plotting his own revenge for the next time he talked to Blaine. He would get him back for making him wait somehow.

Rachel reappeared several minutes later and informed Kurt that he refused to tell her anything on account of her not knowing how to keep a secret. How dare that boyfriend of yours say I can’t keep a secret gripped Rachel. Well Rachel Kurt interrupted you really can’t. It was you who told Finn he wasn’t the father of Quinn’s baby and it was you who told Figgan’s Finn and Puck’s plan for senior skip day said Kurt. Fine you made your point. I have to get to rehearsal see you later smiled Rachel.

Blaine had texted Kurt that night when he got home from his show to see if he wanted to Skype but Kurt had been sleeping and felt he looked a fright and rescheduled for the next night. He did however ask Blaine about the secret he was keeping. Blaine told him he would tell him later once again and bid him a good night before Kurt could say anything else. Kurt threw the phone across the bed and flopped back onto it. He would get that boy one way or another. This was pure torture and he knew Blaine was enjoying it far to much.

Tuesday night Blaine had called again and had purposely avoided Kurt’s questions about the surprise or secret or whatever word Blaine came up with for it. Kurt had come to the conclusion that Blaine was enjoying this a little too much. He had to do something and soon or he was going to go crazy. So Kurt decided to call Nick if anyone would know he would know. He was Blaine’s best friend after all. Kurt grabbed his phone from the bed and called Nick.

Hey Kurt whats up said Nick. Hey Nick. How are you asked Kurt. I am good why are you calling asked Nick? Honestly its about Blaine said Kurt. Oh really said Nick. What did he do now. He has a surprise or a secret said Kurt. Hmm does he now giggled Nick. Nick just spill it said and an exasperated Kurt. Spill what I know nothing Kurt said Nick. I need to go I have things to do in preparation for school. Alright said Kurt oh hey has Blaine told you where he was accepted to and going by chance. Nope he hasn’t said Nick. Bye Kurt and he hung up.

This was driving Kurt crazy and with less than four weeks until classes resumed at NYADA too. He needed to know where Blaine had ended up. Thinking about school gave Kurt a sneaky idea on how to get the secret out of Blaine. Now to get Blaine on the phone. Kurt picked up the phone and dialed Blaine’s number. It rang three times before Blaine picked up. Hi Kurt the cheerful voice answered. Hi Blaine how are you and how was your show? Play it smooth and start with small talk Hummel Blaine thought. I am tired show ran a little late tonight due to some rain said Blaine. Oh that sucks. So have you heard from any schools yet asked Kurt. Maybe why asked Blaine. Where are you planning to attend this fall asked Kurt. I have to go Kurt sorry sweetie. I really have to go to the bathroom right now said Blaine. Blaine started dancing and remembered Kurt couldn’t see him. No you don’t now stop trying to avoid the question said kurt. Ya I do Kurt want me to prove it to you hissed Blaine. You wouldn’t dare do that said Kurt. You know I would Kurt laughed Blaine. I have before haven’t I said Blaine. Yes you have now prove it and answer my question shot Kurt. You asked for it sneered Blaine. A moment later Kurt could hear that Blaine hadn’t lied. He really did have to go and by how much and how hard he was going he had been holding it for quite awhile. Kurt sat quietly listening and waiting for Blaine to finish and return to the phone. A minute later the toilet flushed and the sink turned on and off then Blaine returned to the line. So what was that about me lying about having to go to the bathroom shot Blaine. Okay so you did have to go. You weren’t lying about that now back to the question where are you planning to attend college asked Kurt? Most start soon Blaine. I dunno yet sorry babe haven’t heard back from all the places I applied to said Blaine. School starts in a few weeks ya know said Kurt. Yes Kurt I do. I am sorry babe I’m really tired. I am going to bed I love you said Blaine. I love you too babe goodnight said Kurt. Blaine yawns into the phone and says goodnight baby and hangs up. Kurt flopped back on his bed and thinks well that didn’t work. On to plan b get Finn to find out.

Blaine got wise to Kurt’s little game far to quickly and started avoiding him for the rest of the week and told him he was just busy with his show and would call on Friday before his evening show. Finn was too busy working and kept for getting to call Blaine and ask him he told Kurt.

When Friday finally rolled around Kurt was more than a little frustrated with Blaine and now to add to the aggravation. Finn was cleaning the apartment like a madman. Kurt move your feet so I can finish my vacuuming came Finn’s voice. What are you cleaning for anyway asked Kurt. You never clean anything ever said Kurt. That was a fact too. Finn left his clothes and everything all over the small two bedroom one bathroom apartment they shared. No reason Kurt just felt like cleaning before I head out to Rachel’s show said Finn. You are coming tonight aren’t you. No snapped Kurt. Blaine is supposed to call after his first show today. Oh okay well I am all done your welcome and I’m off to run a few errands see you later after Rachel’s show said Finn. Ok bye Finn growled Kurt. A few minutes later Finn who was now in fresh clothes was out the door.

Now to wait for Blaine to call it was almost 5 in Ohio so he would be calling soon. His show was set to end at 5pm for a one hour break. Kurt knew the first thing Blaine would do after his show was to go to the bathroom and then get water to drink. Then call him but that wouldn’t be for another half hour or so. What to do with himself in the mean time. Kurt flipped through the channels on the tv and settled in to watch some low fat cooking show. It went onto a commercial and Kurt decided he would call Blaine instead of waiting. It was 5:15 now at least plenty of time to handle those things in Kurt decided to himself.

Kurt grabbed his phone and hit his speed dial list and called Blaine. Blaine answered on the second ring. Hi Kurt can’t talk right now very busy I will call you in half an hour I promise I love you said Blaine. I love you too Blaine and okay talk to you soon then said Kurt. With that the line went dead. That boy is gonna be the death of me Kurt thought out loud.

Kurt wandered around the impeccably clean apartment. Finn had cleaned this place almost like he was expecting someone Kurt thought. Suddenly there was a knock at the door. Who is it Kurt asked while trying to see from the impossibly small peephole. Its me said a very sweet and familiar voice let me in please. Holy fuck that sounded like Blaine but it can’t be he’s in Ohio on break before his 6pm show thought Kurt. There is no way he is here Kurt thought. Kurt open the door please I am dying out here. Oh geez he is out there Kurt thought as he snatched the door open. Hi and why are you here your show starts in an hour said Kurt. No it doesn’t I ended it last night grimaced Blaine. Kurt I really hate to be rude and undapper but where is your bathroom a long flight and Finns driving is enough to destroy even the strongest bladder said Blaine with a heavy fidget. Down the hall on the left said Kurt as he pointed and watched Blaine disappear and the door close. Kurt followed where he had just seen Blaine disappear to. So why are you here? Is this your big secret and surprise you had for me asked Kurt. No came Blaine’s answer through the door. Well what is it then you know I hate waiting said Kurt as he steadied himself. One minute okay I promise said Blaine. Fine Kurt said to the door. How did you get to the apartment? Oh Finn he picked me up an hour ago. Midtown traffic is a nightmare when you need to pee. Kurt did you know that said Blaine. Yes I did Blaine smiled Kurt. Blaine finally emerged from bathroom and pulled Kurt into his arms for a quick kiss. I missed you so much. Did you know that said Blaine. I missed you too. Now why are you here asked Kurt. I wanted to see you and tell you something in person smiled Blaine. Whats that Blaine Kurt asked curiously? Well I am here for school said Blaine. No way where are you going gasped Kurt? NYADA Blaine said softly into the nape of Kurt’s neck. What did you say Kurt asked? Blaine stepped back and had the same cheese ball grin he had when he first came to Mckinley on his face. I was accepted into NYADA. I start school in about 3 weeks said Blaine. Oh my god are you serious screamed Kurt. Yes said Blaine. Where are you going to be living bounced and squealed Kurt. Well I was kinda hoping to live here and Rachel and Finn said if you would have me I was welcome to live here with you guys grinned Blaine. Kurt threw his arms around Blaine and said of course you can. Have I told you lately how much I hate surprises and waiting and how much I love you asked Kurt. Yeah you have and I love you too. I promise Kurt no more waiting ever again said Blaine.

Kurt stood there in Blaine’s empty room thinking to bad you couldn’t keep that promise. This time it was okay. It wasn’t totally Blaine’s fault. A moment later the door to the room swung open and the bed with Blaine who was blissfully unaware of the world around him was rolled back in to the room. The nurses busily hooked him back to the machines in his room and took the mobile ones away. Well at least he returned and in the same condition he had left in more or less. Now to wait on the doctors to get the results. Kurt pulled the chair back up to the bed and took Blaine’s hand in his and kissed it before resting his own heavy head on the hand he was now holding. Kurt was asleep almost instantly.

Blaine's room

Dave walked back into the mostly quiet room. The only sound was the gentle hum of the machines that helped Blaine's battered body heal. What he saw he hadn't expected. Kurt lay asleep with his head on Blaine's hand. This time however Dave didn't disturb him. He allowed him to sleep instead. He slipped himself into the other chair in the room and carefully set the coffee and food onto the night stand. Once seated he realized hoe tired his own body was. Soon after Dave himself had fallen asleep.