Kurt didn't let go of Blaine's hand for the entire taxi ride back to his apartment. He didn't let go until he had to fish his keys out of his pocket to unlock his door. Blaine followed him silently inside.

"I'm just going to go and pack," Kurt spoke quietly, turning to face Blaine.

"Ok," Blaine nodded, "Do you want me to come and help?" Kurt gave Blaine a sad smile as he shook his head.

"No thank you, I just need a minute alone," Blaine nodded again.

"Ok, but just shout if you need me," Kurt nodded and leaned in to press a chaste kiss against Blaine's lips.

"Thank you," he whispered before moving down to his room.

"Kurt, Kurt is that you?" a female voice came from the kitchen. Blaine followed it and found, who he guessed to be Rachel, sitting at the kitchen table, reading a book with a mug of coffee.

"No, I'm Blaine," Rachel's eyes lit up.

"Oh Blaine, it's so nice to finally meet you. Kurt's told me all about you. Where is he?" she spoke quickly but her tone soon changed when she saw the look in Blaine's eyes, "Oh no, what happened?"

"It's his Dad," Blaine said slowly, "Finn rang and said that he had collapsed and they don't know what's wrong. Kurt's in his room packing, but I think he just needs a minute to himself," Rachel nodded in understanding, "Do you have a laptop I could borrow Rachel?"

"Yeah, Kurt's is right here, I'm sure he won't mind you using it," Blaine nodded a thanks and opened the lid, he smiled when he saw that Kurt's desktop background was a picture the Blaine had taken of the two of them at the zoo a month ago. Blaine had leaned in to kiss Kurt's cheek just as he'd taken the photo, causing Kurt to screw his eyes shut and grin like a fool, Blaine laughed at the memory as he opened Kurt's internet browser. He clicked away for a few minutes before he decided that he should go and check on Kurt.

He knocked softly on Kurt's door, waiting for a reply, after a few seconds of silence he decided that he could just go in.

"Kurt?" he asked softly as he pushed the door open, "Kurt?" his eyes scanned the room, "Oh Kurt," he whispered, looking to see his boyfriend slumped against his dress, one of the drawers was open and there were tears streaming down his face, "Come here," Blaine gently coaxed him as he sat down next to his boyfriend and pulled him into his lap. Kurt leaned into Blaine's hold and cried into his shirt.

"I can't lose him too Blaine," he whispered between sniffs, "I can't be an orphan," Blaine felt his heart break at Kurt's words. He tightened his arms around him and moved one hand up to rub at the back of head gently, "I don't want to end up alone,"

"Oh Kurt, you'll never be alone," Blaine whispered, placing a soft kiss against Kurt's exposed forehead, "You have Finn and Carol and Rachel, and me," Blaine said the last two words quietly and Kurt looked up at him, his eyes bloodshot, but there was a tight lipped smile on his face.

"You're too good to me," Blaine just shook his head, and kissed him again.

"Do you want me to help you pack?" Kurt nodded as he slowly removed himself from Blaine's hold. Blaine stood first and held out his hand to help pull Kurt up, "Ok, we have to be at the airport soon, our plane leaves in two hours," Kurt stood wide eyed in front of Blaine, "I booked the tickets while I was waiting for you" Kurt closed the gap between them and pulled Blaine into a tight embrace.

"Thank you," he whispered.

"Anytime, now let's get you packed," Kurt nodded as he pulled away and retrieved his small suitcase from his wardrobe. Blaine made him sit on the bed as he moved to place his clothes in the case, with Kurt instructing him on what he had to pack. Ten minutes later they were done, had said goodbye to Rachel and were sitting in another cab on their way to the airport. Blaine's words from earlier didn't hit Kurt until they both joined the check in line. Kurt didn't need to say anything, he just looked over at Blaine and pulled him in to another hug.

"Thank you, but you didn't have to come," Blaine just shook his head.

"Don't be silly, I wasn't going to leave you alone," a fresh wave of tears began to fill Kurt's eyes and Blaine reached out and took his hand in his, giving it a reassuring squeeze as they moved forward in the line.

"But what about your work?"

"They owe me a few days off after the amount of late night shifts I've covered," Blaine shrugged, "Sarah or Emma can cover my clients, it'll be fine. You need me more than they do right now," he squeezed Kurt's hand again as they made their way up to the counter. Because Blaine hadn't really had time to pack anything, they only had to check in Kurt's suitcase and they were making their way to the departure gate. Kurt had already text Finn, letting him know that they would landing at around 4pm and now all that was left was for Kurt and Blaine to board the plane.

Kurt was quiet for the one hour plane ride, he sat with his hand still clasped between Blaine's and his head resting Blaine's shoulder, looking out the window. He was glad that Blaine wasn't trying to talk to him, right now he just needed time to himself. Time to process what might happen if things don't go well. To be honest, he's terrified, it's taking every ounce of his strength to not start shaking, he doesn't want to have to walk into that hospital room and see his Dad lying there unconscious again. He sat up when the plane landed, still holding on to Blaine's hand. He had told Finn to meet him at baggage claim, and only let go of Blaine's hand when he spotted his brother, standing almost a foot taller than everyone else. He rushed towards Finn and threw his arms around him, letting a few tears escape into his brother's shoulder.

"Hey, it's gonna be ok Kurt," Finn spoke softly as he rubbed his brothers back. They may have both been twenty five but at that moment Kurt didn't care who saw him crying in his brother's arms. Blaine moved back to the pair after he had collected Kurt's bag, "Who's this?" Finn asked as Kurt began to pull away.

"Finn, I'd like you to meet Blaine; my boyfriend, Blaine, this is my brother Finn," Kurt wiped away another tear as Finn and Blaine shook hands. He stood back at Blaine's side and took hold of his hand again as Finn lead them out to his car. Kurt climbed into the front seat and Blaine climbed into the seat behind him, stretching his hand forwards for Kurt' to take a hold of again, "How is he?" Kurt asked quietly, once Finn had pulled out of the parking lot.

"He's better than he was this morning. He still hasn't woken up, but the doctors sound hopeful," Blaine watched Kurt visibly relax as Kurt let out the breath that he had been holding in since Finn had first rung him that morning.

"What happened?" Kurt now felt brave enough to ask that question, now knowing that his Dad was doing better than he'd thought.

"Him and I had stopped into the shop, we're working on this car and we wanted to get it finished so the owner could pick it up early tomorrow. Burt was reaching under the hood to refit one of the gasket head when he just slumped onto the engine. I managed to get him onto the ground and roll him onto his side before I called for an ambulance,"

"Was it is heart again?" Finn shrugged.

"I don't know, I haven't heard much. Mom's been in there with him since he was moved to another room and I came to pick you guys up. Do you want to go home and shower first or go straight to the hospital?"

"Hospital," Kurt replied without a moment's hesitation. Blaine squeezed his hand again in reassurance.

Ten minutes later Finn was pulling the car into the hospital parking lot.

"I'll drop you two at the door and go and find a parking space. He's up in the same ward as last time," Kurt nodded at his brother as he and Blaine stepped out of the car.

"You ok?" Blaine asked as he took Kurt's hand again and they made their way inside.

"I don't know. It feels just like last time," Kurt kept staring straight ahead, knowing exactly where he was going after the last time his Dad was here. They were both silent for the elevator ride and once the doors had opened, Kurt tugged Blaine down a series of corridors before dropping his and running towards a woman emerging from one of the rooms.

"Carol," he heard Kurt cry as he fell into her open arms. He watched as both adults burst into tears and he stopped just a short distance away from them, giving them each their space.

"He's going to be ok Kurt," Blaine heard carol say into Kurt's ear, "He woke around half an hour ago, he's asleep again now, but he's going to be fine," Kurt nodded as carol placed her hands on either side of Kurt's face and looked him straight in the eye, smiling before pulling him in for another hug, "Oh god I've missed you Kurt," she sniffed into Kurt's shoulder. She opened her eyes and met Blaine's, pulling away, "And who's this Kurt," she smiled, still looking at Blaine. Kurt turned and held his hand out for Blaine to take.

"Carol, this Blaine, my boyfriend, Blaine this is Carol, my Mom," Carol flashed a quick smile at Kurt when he used the word ‘Mom' but it was quickly redirected back to Blaine as he held out his hand for her to shake.

"It's nice to finally meet you Mrs Hummel," Blaine smiled, but Carol just shook her head as she dismissed his hand and pulled him in for a hug instead.

"Please, call me Carol," she replied as she gave Blaine a final squeeze and pulled away, letting the two boys rejoin their hands, "And it's nice to finally meet you to Blaine, Burt and I have heard so much about you," she winked at Kurt and Blaine pressed a kiss to his cheek that had started to turn pink, "Do you want to go in?" Carol asked, gesturing to the door of Burt's room. Kurt nodded.

"I can wait out here for you if you'd like Kurt," but Kurt's grip tightened on Blaine's hand as he shook his head.

"No, I want you to come," Blaine nodded and returned the squeeze to Kurt's hand.

"I'm going to go and find Finn," Kurt nodded at Carol as he lead Blaine into his Dad's room.

Burt Hummel was lying still in his hospital bed, he was hooked up to various monitors, but Kurt breathed a sigh of relief when he noted that there weren't as many monitors as before. He let go of Blaine's hand as he moved to take the chair next to his Dad's side, taking his father's hand in his, and waiting. Blaine sat on the couch that was placed next to the wall, resting his chin in his hand as he watched Kurt lean forward and place a kiss on his father's forehead.

"It's ok Dad, I'm here now," he heard Kurt whisper.

It was another two hours before Burt began to stir again, Kurt squeezed his hand.

"Dad?" he asked, trying to help rouse his Dad from his sleep.

"Kurt?" came the mumbled reply.

"Yeah, it's me Dad," Kurt sniffed, the tears beginning to fall again as his Dad opened his eyes, "Oh Dad," Kurt cried softly as he leaned forward to hug his father.

"Hey, don't cry, I'm ok," Burt smiled as his took his free hand and placed it on Kurt's cheek, Kurt moved his left hand to cover Burt's, "I'm ok," he reassured Kurt.

"You can't keep scaring me like that," Kurt whispered, more tears falling onto the blanket covering Burt.

"I know, I'm sorry Kurt," Burt rubbed his thumb along Kurt's cheek bone, wiping away another tear, "But I'm alive and you're here, so don't cry," Kurt smiled as he let out another choke, relieved that his Dad was there and talking to him, "You didn't have to come all the way back here just for me," Kurt shook his head.

"Don't be stupid, of course I was going to come. Blaine booked the tickets before I could even really comprehend what was happening. Burt smiled at the mention of the other boy's name.

"That him over there?" Blaine nodded towards the couch where Blaine had been sitting. Kurt turned to see his boyfriend had fallen asleep, his head now cushioned against his arm on the side of the couch. Kurt smiled fondly at Blaine.

"Yeah, that's him," he whispered as he turned back to face his Dad.

"You're in love aren't you Kurt,"

"I don't know yet Dad, but I think so," Burt smiled up at his son.

"I'm glad to finally see you happy," Kurt squeezed his hand again.

"I'm glad that I'm happy to Dad,"

Both Kurt and Burt sat and talked quietly until Burt fell asleep again, Carol came back in and smiled at Blaine sleeping quietly on the couch.

"I like him Kurt," she said as she placed a hand on Kurt's shoulder.

"I do to,"

"Finn and I went and picked up our spare car for if you want to take Blaine home. The doctors say that they're going to release your Dad tomorrow so there's not much point in you both staying here. Kurt nodded.

"Yeah, thanks Carol. Will you be home later?" Carol shook her head.

"No, I'm on night shift tonight, so at least that means that I can take care of you Dad," Kurt stood and gave Carol another hug.

"Thank you," he whispered as he pressed a kiss to her cheek before turning to wake Blaine, "Blaine, sweetie, come on I'm going to take you home," Blaine's eyes flickered open and Carol watched as a smiled crossed his face when his eyes landed on Kurt.

"Hey," she heard him whisper.

"Hey," Kurt replied, leaning down to kiss his forehead, "We're gonna head home for the night ok?" Blaine nodded as he moved to stand next to Kurt.

"How's your Dad?"

"He's going to be fine, they're releasing him tomorrow so we can go home now," Blaine nodded as he took Kurt's out stretched hand.

"It was nice to meet you Carol," Blaine spoke as he and Kurt moved to leave the room.

"You too Blaine," she replied as she brushed a hand over his shoulder, "I'll bring him home with me after my shift finishes tomorrow, you two go and get some rest," both men nodded as they said goodbye to carol and made their way out of the hospital and into the parking lot. Neither said anything for the ride back to Kurt's house, they sat in a comfortable silence.

"Well, here we are," Kurt spoke as he pulled up in front of his house. He lead Blaine inside and up to his old bedroom, noticing that Finn had placed both of their bags in their already, "I'm just going to go and change," Kurt said quietly as he moved off into his adjoining bathroom. Blaine nodded and moved to his own bag to pull out a pair of sweatpants and an old t shirt that he had managed to throw in before leaving his own place that morning. Kurt reappeared minutes later, a few water droplets still making their way down his neck after washing his face. He sat down on the edge of his bed and let out another sniff.

"Kurt," Blaine sighed as he sat down next to him and pulled Kurt into his lap, "It's ok," Blaine whispered as he rubbed at Kurt's back, "It's ok," he repeated. He kept pressing small kisses into Kurt's hair and on his forehead, trying to calm him down.

Soon Kurt began to turn his head, catching Blaine's lips against his own and moving forcefully against Blaine's mouth. Blaine began to reciprocate, but just as he found momentum, Kurt moved and began sucking down Blaine's neck, mouthing sloppily at Blaine's collarbone. Blaine's breath hitched when he felt Kurt begin to pull his shirt up.

"Kurt," Blaine spoke, his tone giving off a hint of warning, "Kurt stop," Blaine finally moved his hands to hold onto Kurt's wrists, halting them from pulling Blaine's shirt off completely, "Kurt what are you doing?" Blaine questioned, Kurt moved so his mouth was back, sucking at the spot under Blaine's jaw, usually that would have been a turn on for Blaine, but the situation was so ridiculous that he didn't even think about that, "Kurt," Blaine said, with a little more force this time.

"Mmm, I want you Blaine," Kurt moaned against Blaine's neck, Blaine just shook his head, "Yes, want you in me, now," Kurt breathed, moving up to kiss Blaine again. Blaine's lips stayed still as Kurt began moving his own against Blaine's.

"No Kurt, you don't want this," Blaine sighed, he knew that Kurt was upset and this was how he was trying to cope, "Kurt," Blaine finally raised his voice and took a hold of Kurt's face gently in his hands, "Kurt, you don't want this," he spoke directly to him, looking into his eyes. Seconds later Kurt collapsed in tears, and Blaine held him close.

"I know, shh Kurt, I know," Kurt cried harder.

"I'm so sorry Blaine," he sniffed.

"You don't have to apologise Kurt, it's ok," Kurt shook his head as he wiped at his eyes, still wrapped up in Blaine's arms.

"No it's not ok," Blaine pressed a kiss to the top of Kurt's head.

"You're upset Kurt, I understand," Kurt sniffed again.

"What did I do to deserve you?" he whispered, Blaine just smiled.

"Hey, I'm the lucky one, you said yes when I asked you out for a drink," Kurt laughed, trying to hide a yawn, "Ok, let's get you into bed," Blaine moved so Kurt could lie back on his pillows.

"Where are you going?" Kurt asked as Blaine made his way to the door.

"Well, I just thought, seeing as we're never stayed with each other before, that maybe you didn't want me, and I was going to go and sleep on the couch," Blaine replied nervously. Kurt just smiled and shook his head.

"I want you to stay with me Blaine," Blaine's face lit up as he made his way back to Kurt's bed and climbed under the covers, holding his arms open for Kurt to curl up against him, "Mmm, I like this," Kurt whispered, smiling as he felt Blaine laugh softly underneath him.

"Me too," Blaine whispered, leaning down to press a kiss into Kurt's hair, "Goodnight Kurt,"

"Goodnight Blaine,"