"Mmm," Blaine moaned softly in his sleep at the feeling of something light brushing over the back of his neck, "I thought I got all of this yesterday," he sighed into his pillow as Kurt continued to press gentle kisses to the skin below his hair line.

"Just because your birthday was yesterday, doesn't mean that I can't still kiss you whenever I want to," Kurt laughed quietly, his chuckles reverberating through his chest and against Blaine's back, where they were pressed together.

"Does that mean I'm still allowed to ask for more?" Blaine asked, his voice low as he rolled over to face Kurt.

"You want to go again?" Kurt asked, "You're not too sore are you?" Kurt couldn't hide the small amount of concern in his voice. Blaine smiled at him and shook his head.

"No, it doesn't hurt, besides, even if it did, I'd still want you in me," he whispered as he pulled Kurt on top of him.

"How can I resist that," Kurt grinned as he leaned down and pressed his lips forcefully against Blaine's, sucking Blaine's bottom lip in between his teeth before rubbing his tongue against Blaine's.

"Fuck," Blaine moaned into Kurt's mouth, Kurt smiled into the kiss as he rolled his hips against Blaine's, causing Blaine to curse again, "Kurt, condom on now please," Blaine said, his voice strained.

"But-,"

"No," Blaine cut him off, "Still stretched from yesterday," Kurt nodded against Blaine's shoulder as he reached across to pull the lube and condoms from off of the nightstand.

"Wow, someone's in a hurry," Kurt laughed as Blaine snatched them out of Kurt's hands and ripped open one of the foil packets, rolling it onto Kurt's already hard cock before he even removed all of the foil.

"I'm not in a very patient mood," Blaine growled, emptying the last of the lube onto his hand, rubbing most of it onto Kurt, before smearing the last bit down around himself, "Ok," Blaine announced, not a second later.

"For a bottom, you're being very forceful sir," Kurt mumbled into Blaine's ear as he lined himself up, pushing in without warning, "Feel better," he asked, pushing the hair back off of Blaine's forehead, that had gotten stuck there with sweat.

"Kurt," Blaine cried out, his hand flying up to cup the back of Kurt's head, his fingers rubbing against the shorn hairs, "Kurt," Blaine whimpered as Kurt pulled out and pushed himself back in with ease.

"Blaine," Kurt replied, his voice choked at the feeling of Blaine squeezing around him, "Shit Blaine," Kurt moaned into Blaine's ear, gently biting down on his earlobe. Kurt pushed his hands into the mattress to steady himself as he pulled back again, ready to thrust back in.

"Kurt," Blaine cried out, sinking his teeth into Kurt's shoulder to try and keep his moaning to a minimum.

"Morning Blainey-oh god, not again. Seriously guys, can't you keep it in your pants for at least fifteen minutes," Cooper said as he opened the door to Kurt and Blaine's room. He'd been banned from the house yesterday, but the two times that he had stopped in to pick up something he needed, he walked in on Kurt and Blaine having sex, "Every time I come in here, you guys are coming,"

"Cooper, knock next time," Kurt huffed out, his arse on full view for Cooper to see.

"Kurt, leave a tie on the door next time," Cooper retaliated.

"Cooper," Blaine warned, his teeth still biting gently into Kurt's shoulder.

"Oh, I'm sorry, am I making you uncomfortable?" Cooper replied sarcastically.

"No, I'm fucking horny and you're getting in the way of me coming all over my stomach," Blaine replied back bluntly.

"I'm with Blaine," Kurt added, "Except I will not be coming all over his stomach,"

"Certainly not from what I can see,"

"Cooper," both Kurt and Blaine yelled at the same time.

"Ok fine," Cooper said, throwing his hands up in defeat, "I'll let you finish," he sighed in annoyance at being yelled at, before turning and closing the door behind him.

"Kurt," Blaine said through gritted teeth, "If you don't move soon, my balls are going to explode,"

"Sorry babe, I'm on it,' Kurt said as he rolled his hips against Blaine again. That movement was all it took for both men to push themselves over the edge, both moaning in satisfaction as they came simultaneously.

"Thank you," Blaine breathed, sucking at the skin on Kurt's shoulder where he had bitten him.

"You're very welcome"

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"Finished now are we boys?" Cooper asked, looking up from his spot on the couch as Kurt and Blaine made their way passed the living room and into the kitchen; now freshly showered.

"You really need to learn some manners Coop," Blaine called from the kitchen.

"And you two need to learn to control your libido's!" Cooper called back.

"Jealous?" Kurt smirked, sticking his round the corner of the door frame to grin at Cooper.

"Of your stamina? Clearly," Cooper replied, "Oh to be twenty six again," he sighed.

"Cut it out Coop, you're only thirty five," Blaine remarked, following Kurt back into the living room, each now with a cup of coffee.

"So what's the plan today then boys. Have you out sexed yourselves?" both Kurt and Blaine rolled their eyes.

"Cooper, stop talking like a horny teenager. If you're that desperate, go and find yourself a one night stand, that's what you usually do,"

"Not really my thing at the moment Blainey,"

"Wow, this Samantha really has changed you," Blaine replied, sounding a little surprised.

"Yeah," Cooper said with a nod followed by a shrug, "So anyway, what do you two have planned. I know that you're not at work for the next two weeks Blaine, and Kurt, you seem to have today off; given that it's already eleven,"

"I'm giving myself a birthday present today," Blaine grinned.

"Finally getting that tattoo then?"

"How did you know?"

"Come on Blaine, it's not like you hide it. You've been sketching your scissors since before I can remember,"

"Oh," Blaine replied, "I never thought anyone had noticed,"

"I'm your brother, it's my job to notice," Cooper smiled at Blaine, "So what time's your appointment?" Cooper asked.

"In just under an hour. I was just gonna grab something to eat and then Kurt and I are heading out," Blaine answered, smiling to himself at the feeling of Kurt squeezing his knee, "Did you want to come Coop?" Blaine asked, looking up at his big brother.

"Do you want me to come?"

"I don't mind," Blaine replied honestly, "If you have other plans, it's no big deal. I just didn't want you to feel left out,"

"Thanks Blainey, but I'll be fine,"

"Got a date Cooper?" Kurt asked, coughing slightly as he finished his question.

"You ok?" Blaine asked quietly in Kurt's ear as Cooper began spouting off about what he and Samantha were going to do today.

"Yeah, just got a bit of a tickly throat," Kurt replied, smiling at Blaine in reassurance.

"Ok," Blaine replied, pressing a kiss to Kurt's cheek.

"Did either of you two hear what I just said?" Cooper asked, turning to face both men with his hands on hips.

"Nope, sorry Coop. But let us know how your day goes, we'll be back later," Blaine said, taking Kurt's hand as he stood and made his way to the front door, "We'll grab breakfast on the way over. I can't be bothered listening to Cooper explain his day again," Blaine whispered into Kurt's ear with a grin as he stepped outside and shut the door behind them both.

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"Blaine Anderson?"

"That's me," Blaine replied as his name was called. Still holding onto Kurt's hand, he stood and followed the tattoo artist into the back room, taking a seat in the chair where instructed, "Kurt, this is Jessie, she's the artist that I've been working with over the last few days, Jessie, this is Kurt,"

"Hi Kurt, it's nice to finally meet you, I've heard so much about you over the last couple of days," she grinned as she held her hand out for Kurt to shake.

"You too,"

"Ok Blaine, now have you eaten today?" Jessie began.

"Yes ma'am," Blaine replied.

"Ok then, let's get you prepped. Shirt off please, and if I could just get you to hop up on my bench here and lie down with your right arm out. Kurt, feel free to take that empty chair over there and bring it up to his left side," Blaine did as he was instructed and lay down on the bench, taking Kurt's hand in his free one when Kurt had pulled the chair over, "Ok, I've just got to shave your arm and then I can place the stencil on," Jessie pulled out a disposable razor and began shaving Blaine's bicep, ready for the stencil. She had already drawn it onto tracing paper, so all she had to do was lay it where Blaine wanted it and press to mark the design on Blaine's skin, "Ok, you ready Blaine?" Jessie asked, taking her gun in her right hand," Blaine just nodded and flashed Kurt a smile as he felt Kurt's hand give his own a squeeze, "Awesome, so I'm just going to switch this on," she explained as she switched the gun on. Blaine didn't even blink, "Wow, usually people always flinch the first time they hear that,"

"Na, the noise is nothing new, I'm used to having things vibrating loudly in my hands all day," Blaine replied as Kurt snorted loudly next to him, "Kurt," Blaine groaned when he realised what Kurt was laughing at, "I'm a hairdresser, my clippers buzz. Get your mind out of the gutter," Kurt took a few more deep breaths before he could answer Blaine.

"I know sweetie," he said, still giggling, "Just maybe think about what you're about to say before you say it," Blaine stuck his tongue out playfully at Kurt before nodding to Jessie that he was ready.

He flinched slightly at the first feeling of the needle doing its work, but it soon became a familiar feeling and the pain levelled out.

"Does it hurt?" Kurt asked, his eyes fixed on the needle marking Blaine's skin.

"Yeah, but you kind of get used to it," Blaine replied, looking up at Kurt. His left hand still entwined with Kurt's, resting on his stomach.

"You're doing great Blaine, usually people find this area of skin a pretty painful place to get tattooed," Jessie explained.

"I mean, I'm not gonna say it doesn't hurt, it's just not what I was expecting," Blaine replied, "Besides, I don't think anything will ever hurt as badly as my ribs," Blaine finished, his voice low as he looked away from Kurt.

"Blaine," Kurt whispered gently, giving Blaine's hand a squeeze and ducking his head to meet Blaine's eyes. He met Blaine's gaze and knew that he didn't have to say anything. He gave Blaine a small smile before lifting both of their hands to press a firm kiss to Blaine's knuckles.

"Love you," Blaine mouthed.

"Love you too," Kurt mouthed back.

"Not long to go now Blaine," Jessie said after a period of silence, "Just got the shading to do," she finished as she pulled the gun away from Blaine's arm to change the needle. Blaine nodded in acknowledgement.

"It's looking really good babe," Kurt said, able to see it more clearly than Blaine.

"I hope so, it's starting to really hurt now," Blaine replied through clenched teeth.

"Hey, just look at me," Kurt said, smiling when Blaine's eyes met his own, "Better?"

"Much," Blaine grinned, giving Kurt's hand a squeeze as he leaned away to cough again, "Hey, you ok? You've been doing that a bit today,"

"Yeah, it just feels a bit raw," Kurt replied, wincing slightly as he swallowed while rubbing at his throat.

"Do you want to stop and get some stuff on the way home?" Blaine asked, squeezing his hand again.

"Yeah," Kurt nodded, "I think that's a good idea,"

"Ok," Blaine smiled, tugging Kurt down gently to press a kiss to his cheek.

"And we're done here Blaine," Jessie spoke up, "You lasted admirably," she grinned as she wiped the final remnants of ink from his arm.

"Just under an hour, that definitely deserves another kiss," Kurt smiled as he leaned down again.

"Ok, now just sit up slowly Blaine, sometimes people can get a little light headed after a tattoo and I don't want you fainting on my floor," Jessie began as she placed a hand on Blaine's shoulder as he sat up, "You feel ok?"

"Yeah, thanks," Blaine replied.

"Ok, now I just need you to hold your arm out while I wrap it and then I'll give you a few after care instructions," Jessie said as she pulled out a piece of plastic wrap and tape and preceded to wrap it around Blaine's arm before taping it down, "Now in a couple of hours you can jump in the shower and give it a wash, but don't use any soap, and then every few hours you'll just need to rub a bit of this cream on it," she said as she handed him a tube of baby cream, "I know that it's baby cream, but it works wonders. Also avoid having a bath or public pools with lots of chemicals, and if you have any further questions, you have my number and please don't hesitate to call,"

"Thanks Jessie, you really have done a fantastic job," Blaine grinned as he let go of Kurt's hand momentarily to give Jessie a hug.

"You're very welcome Blaine, and please text me when you're back at work. I want to make an appointment with you,"

"Yeah, no problem," Blaine said as he and Kurt both said goodbye and walked back out into the street.

"So, do you feel a little bit more dangerous now?" Kurt asked with a grin, looking over to Blaine's wrapped arm, the tape and plastic just peeking out from under his sleeve. Blaine laughed at Kurt's words, leaning in to press a kiss to his cheek, pulling back as Kurt moved to cough again.

"Ok, we're stopping at the next drug store," Blaine said once Kurt had caught his breath, "You're clearly in pain," Kurt just nodded as he swallowed and winced again.

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"Coop, we're home," Blaine called out as he closed the door behind them both. No reply, "Must still be out with Samantha," Kurt just nodded and rubbed at his throat again, "Let's get you into bed," Blaine said, picking Kurt up and carrying him back to their room.

"Blaine," Kurt laughed, "I'm not injured,"

"No, but I like being able to do this," Blaine grinned, laying Kurt back on to their bed.

"Thanks," Kurt grinned, snuggling back into the pillows.

"Do you need anything?"

"No thanks. I think I'm just gonna nap"

"Ok," Blaine whispered, pressing a kiss to Kurt's forehead, he frowned slightly when he felt that it was warmer that it should have been, "Sleep tight," but as he pulled away he noticed that Kurt was already asleep.

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"Blainey?" Cooper called out as he opened the door.

"In the living room," Blaine replied.

"Hey. So how's the arm?" Cooper grinned as he rounded the corner and found Blaine curled up alone in the arm chair, glasses on and reading.

"It's not too bad," Blaine replied, holding it out to show Cooper, he had had a shower over an hour ago, as instructed and had rewrapped it in plastic and tape.

"Looks good," Cooper said, looking at it through the plastic wrap, "Where's Kurt?" he asked, looking around the room.

"In bed, sick," Blaine replied, "His throat was irritating him this morning and it just got worse throughout the day,"

"Poor guy," Cooper replied.

"Yeah," Blaine agreed, "So how was your date?"

"It was incredible. She took me to the MOMA. She majored in Art History at university, so I just watched as she gushed about various paintings and artists. Just watching her eyes light up at the sights was the best thing I could have asked for," Cooper grinned.

"You're so in love," Blaine laughed, throwing a pillow at Cooper.

"Blainey, I think I am. I'm currently in talk with my agent about staying. Sam doesn't know yet, I don't want to freak her out, but I just really don't want to leave. Plus, if I stay, I get to see you more often; and I really miss you Blainey,"

"I miss you too Coop," Blaine grinned, moving across the room to pull his brother into a hug, "I like having you close by," Cooper pulled Blaine closer as he pressed a kiss into his hair.

"Love you Blainey,"

"Love you too Coop,"

"Blaine!" Blaine's head shot up from Cooper's shoulder at the sound of Kurt calling out.

"Kurt," Blaine called back as he took off running down to their bedroom, Cooper close behind, "Baby what's wrong," Blaine asked, throwing himself on the floor next to the bed, resting up on his knees, reaching up to smooth Kurt's hair back, his forehead was burning now.

"Gonna-," Kurt clamped a hand over his mouth as Blaine picked up the trash can from next to the bed, getting it in front of Kurt just in time for him to lean forward and throw up into it.

"You're ok," Blaine soothed, rubbing his hand up and down Kurt's back, "You're ok," he repeated, "Coop, can you please grab a glass of water," Cooper nodded and did as he was told, "You're ok Kurt, just get it all out," he kept rubbing his hand over Kurt's back as he heaved into the trash can again, "Finished?" he asked softly a couple of minutes later.

"Yeah," Kurt whispered, wiping his mouth on the tissue that Blaine had handed him before taking a sip of water, wincing as he did so.

"Is it your throat?" Blaine asked, Kurt just nodded in response as the first tear slipped down his cheek, "Hey, what's wrong?" Blaine asked, moving to sit on the bed, his hand still rubbing over Kurt's back. Kurt just rubbed at his throat again, "Does it hurt to talk?" Kurt nodded as he winced while swallowing again, and a few more tears fell down his face, quickly picking up their pace, "Sweetie, I need you to hold up, with your fingers, on a scale of one to ten, how sore your throat is," Kurt nodded slowly before holding up seven fingers, "Ok, that's it. We're getting you to the emergency room," Blaine announced. He knew that Kurt must have been really sick when he didn't even put up a fight, just nodded and allowed to be helped from the bed, "Coop, can you call a cab," Blaine asked, while helping Kurt pull on a hoodie, before moving to slip a pair of shoes on.

"Blainey, cabs here," Cooper called out a few minutes later.

"Ok, let's get you standing sweetie," Blaine said as he tightened his grip around Kurt, his left arm tucked securely under Kurt's armpits, "Coop, a little help please," Blaine called out as he started moving Kurt down the hallway. By now Kurt's fever had risen and he was no use in helping to move himself. It was like carrying a dead weight.

Between the two of them, Blaine and Cooper soon managed to get Kurt into the cab and were pulling up at the nearest hospital not long after. Thankfully it was a quiet night and they were sent through after only waiting fifteen minutes.

"Must be a new record for them," Cooper commented once Kurt was up on one of the beds, leaning heavily on Blaine who was sitting up beside him.

"Yeah, I thought that we'd be in for a long wait, but it was almost as quick as the last time we were here,"

"Last time?" Cooper began, before quickly realising what the last time Blaine and Kurt were in hospital for, "Oh," he finished, as Blaine sent him a single nod, before moving his hand up to brush Kurt's sweaty bangs off of his forehead.

"Kurt Hummel?" the doctor asked as she pushed her way through the curtain.

"Yes," Blaine replied.

"Hi, I'm Doctor Harris and I will be taking care of Kurt tonight,"

"Hi, I'm Blaine, his boyfriend,"

"And this must be Kurt," Dr Harris said as she looked down at Kurt, who was now wrapped around Blaine.

"Yes," Blaine replied before ducking his head to speak softly into Kurt's ear, "Sweetie, can you wake up for a second, the doctor's here," Blaine said, gently shaking Kurt's shoulders as he did so.

"Mmm," Kurt moaned quietly, trying to open his eyes, but closing them again once the harsh light hit him.

"I promise I won't take too long Kurt. I just need to look in your throat," Dr Harris said. Kurt nodded at her words and with Blaine's help, managed to sit himself up, still leaning heavily on Blaine, "Ok, if you could just open for me please," Dr Harris instructed, Kurt did as he was told and sat patiently with his mouth open while Dr Harris examined his throat, "Ok, thank you Kurt, you can go back to sleep now honey," she said warmly as she squeezed his forearm, "When did he start complaining of a sore throat?" Dr Harris asked Blaine.

"He never really complained about it, but I noticed this morning that he was wincing whenever he swallowed and it just seemed to keep getting worse. We were out this morning and when we got home I put him straight to bed after he'd taken some cough syrup because he couldn't swallow pills. And then it was around an hour ago that he woke up vomiting and in a lot of pain, so I just brought him straight here," Dr Harris nodded at Blaine's words.

"Ok, well after looking in his throat, it's clear that he has a rather nasty case of tonsillitis. Do you know if he has had it before?"

"No," Blaine shook his head, "But I can find out for you," Dr Harris nodded.

"If you could, that would be a great help. I'm going to call a nurse and have her come and set up an IV while you make a call,"

"Thanks doctor," Blaine said as Dr Harris nodded before leaving the room. Blaine picked up his phone and scrolled through his contacts until he found they number he was looking for.

"Hey Blaine," Burt's voice sounded from the other end of the line.

"Hi Burt,"

"What brings you to calling me tonight?" Burt asked, his tone light and cheerful.

"Don't freak out, but I'm currently in the hospital with Kurt,"

"What?" Burt exclaimed down the phone.

"He has a bit of a sore throat all day and just over an hour ago, after he woke up form a nap, it was really bad and he was vomiting so I brought him here," Blaine explained all in one breath.

"Tonsillitis," Burt said, it wasn't a question.

"Yes, has he had it before?" Blaine asked.

"Yep, poor guy used to get it all the time when he was younger, and then again a couple of times in high school. Is that what you were calling for? To find out if he'd already had it?"

"Yeah. The doctor asked and I wasn't sure. He'd never told me before, it's not really something that pops up in everyday conversation,"

"I know," Burt replied, "But how is he?"

"He's in a lot of pain. He's asleep again at the moment, and we're just waiting on the nurse to come and set up an IV for him before the doctor gets back,"

"Ok," Burt said, "I'll let you get back to Kurt, but you call me as soon as you know anything, ok Blaine,"

"I promise Burt,"

"Thanks kid. I'm glad he's with you, I wouldn't want anyone else there with him,"

"I'll take good care of him for you,"

"Thanks kid. I'll talk to you soon," Blaine said his goodbyes before hanging up, just in time for the nurse to come in, carrying a tray of supplies.

"Hi, I'm Hayley," she smiled at Blaine as she introduced herself.

"Blaine,"

"Hi Blaine. Now if I could just get you to help me get Kurt's shirts off and we'll get him into this gown," Blaine nodded and motioned for Cooper to get up and help him. Cooper had kept to himself, sitting in the chair in the corner, not really sure what to do up until now.

Between the three of them, they managed to get Kurt changed and back to leaning against Blaine.

"Now, I'm just going to insert this into the back of his hand. This will help us get medication and fluids to him quicker, rather than making him swallow them," Blaine nodded as e watched Hayley wipe the back of Kurt's left hand before inserting the needle into his vein. Just as she'd finished taping it down, Dr Harris walked back in.

"Any word Blaine?" she asked.

"Yes," Blaine nodded, "I spoke to his dad and apparently it was quite a common occurrence for him as a child, and he also got it a couple of times when he was at high school too," Dr Harris nodded.

"It seemed like that was the case after looking at his tonsils. I have scheduled him in for surgery in the morning. I'll go in there and get them both out. Given his past history of tonsillitis and how severe his case is now, it really is the only option," Blaine just nodded, not really able to take anything in after the word surgery was brought up, "Ok, so I'll see you later when I come and get Kurt for his surgery, mean while if you need anything, Hayley is there for you, and she will bring the paperwork by for you to fill out shortly," Dr Harris smiled again as she left the room.

"Blainey?" Cooper asked as he stood from his chair and put a soft hand on Blaine's shoulder, "You ok?"

"Yeah, it's just, surgery Coop," Blaine replied, his voice quiet.

"I know B, but it's for the best. It's going to really help him," Cooper replied, running his hand over Blaine's curls.

"I know," Blaine said softly, turning to look down at Kurt, who was still asleep, in too much pain to wake up, his face tight with the pain in his throat, and his hands gripping tight to Blaine's hoodie, "I just wasn't expecting this when we came in,"

"Just think about how much better he's going to feel after it's over though," Blaine nodded at his brother's words. Cooper placed a quick kiss to Blaine's head before announcing that he was going to look for coffee, Blaine politely turning down the offer for anything.

"Blaine?" Kurt groaned against Blaine's chest.

"Hey, I'm here," Blaine replied softly, running a soothing hand back through Kurt's hair.

"It hurts," Kurt sniffed, Blaine could feel the tears soaking through his t-shirt, where his hoodie was unzipped and Kurt's head was resting on his chest.

"I know sweetie, I know. But you're going to feel so much soon,"

"Promise?" Kurt asked, his voice sounding strained due to the amount of pain that he was in.

"I promise. I love you," Blaine replied, pressing a kiss to Kurt's forehead.

"Love you too," Kurt whispered before falling back into a pain induced sleep.