Kurt was sitting at his normal spot at The Lima Bean, just like he did every Friday night. It was routine for him to come by here with a book, order some coffee, and spend a few hours here relaxing. He really didn’t have a social life outside of Glee Club, and as far as a relationship goes, that was pretty much non-existent too. It was still early, around 5:30 that evening, so the place was a little busy from the people getting off work and heading home. He laid down his copy of The Deathly Hallows, realizing he was out of coffee, and headed to the front for a refill. His mind was racing with all the events that had occurred that week, they had finally won Nationals, He wasn’t accepted into NYADA, he was trying to come up with a backup plan for what he wanted to do in life.. so of course he didn’t see the wet floor sign or the puddle on the floor until it was too late. He lost balance, falling backwards reaching desperately to grab on to something, but everything was just out of reach. Next thing he knew someone was behind him with their arms wrapped around his chest, looped under his arms.

“Easy there bright eyes, you should really watch where you’re going. Next time I might not be there to save you.”

“OH my God, I’m so sorry. Thank yo…” Kurt spun around to thank his savior and was confronted by the most beautiful Hazel eyes he had ever seen. He stood up quickly brushing himself off, trying to reframe himself from staring at the guy. He was a bit shorter than Kurt, a little too much Gel in his Hair, and oddly enough had a duffle bag strapped across his back. He went to move away from the guy and started to slip again, taking the strangers hand as he helped him move away from that area.

“Careful now, I got you.” Those words sent shock waves through Kurt’s Body, he truly believe what the guy was saying. He had never felt so safe near anyone before, especially someone he didn’t know.

“Umm Thanks…again.”

“It’s no problem, I’m Blaine by the way.”

“Kurt..”

“Well Kurt, it was nice to meet you, but I should be going now.” Blaine turned and headed towards the counter before Kurt had a chance to say anything else.

“Wait… Let me get your order, I mean it’s the least I can do after all.”

“You don’t have to.. but thanks, I’d appreciate it.”

“ If you’re not in a hurry, you could always join me over there.” Shit Kurt what are you doing? You just asked this random stranger to sit and have coffee with you, ok so maybe he is hot as fuck but still. He’s also more than likely 100% heterosexual.

“I’d Love to Kurt.” The boys made there away over to Kurt’s Table, and Kurt quickly tried to Hide his Copy of Harry Potter. He didn’t want to come off as some child.

“That’s one of my favorite book series by the way. I re-read them at least twice a year.”

“Really? Same here. So Blaine, I’ve never seen you before, and a face like yours isn’t easily forgotten. What brings you to Lima?” Kurt couldn’t stop him from blushing after his comment, he had never been so upfront with someone before.

“ Unforgettable huh? What exactly are you trying to say Kurt.” Blaine smiled slyly at the boy, watching him struggle uncomfortably in the situation. It was just something about watching the blood flow to the boy’s face, it was too adorable even for words.

“Hey its ok. If it relaxes you any. Your pretty attractive yourself, I mean When I came through this small town, the last thing I expected to see was someone as beautiful as you.” Kurt couldn’t bring himself to look at Blaine anymore, his eyes were fixed on the floor.

“ummm… thanks I guess. Sorry for being weird, its just.. I’ve never had someone compliment like that before.”

“Seriously, wow! Then apparently guys in this area aren’t the brightest.” Kurt was getting more embarrassed as the compliments went on so he tried to change the subject somewhat.

“So Blaine, you never answer my question. What brings you to Lima?”

“ I am actually just passing through. I took off on a road trip with some friends, things kinda got out of hand and so I split. So now I’m Hitchhiking my way across the state, heading home.”

“So where’s home?” That would be just his luck, he finally finds a guy, who isn’t from around here and wont’ be staying.

“Not far actually, just….”

“Well well, if it isn’t Lady Face, who’s this with you huh? Is it your little boyfriend?” The large boy walked over to the table, along with some of his friends all wearing football jerseys.

“What do you want David, can’t you see were trying to have an intelligent conversation. That on pure principle alone, leaves you out.” Kurt didn’t know that David and the others had already had a few drinks in them, so their tempers were somewhat short.

“Listen here you little Faggot. Your day is coming, I don’t care where you run or hide. You WILL get whats coming to you.” Blaine could instantly tell there was more to this than meets the eye. He couldn’t help but notice how Kurt shrank away in fear as the boy spoke at him like this. He decided he’d heard enough and something had to be done.

“Ok guys, that’s enough. I think you all need to leave right now.”

“Or what? Whats a silly little fag like you gonna do to stop us?”

About that time the Coffee shop doors opened and to love cops came into for their nightly refill. David and the boys didn’t want that kind of trouble so after a quick murmur to themselves, they decided it was time to leave. Blaine sat back down, reaching across the table to take Kurt’s hand is his own.

“Hey, its over now. Their gone and every things ok. Now… would you smile for me.. please?”

Kurt felt himself smiling before he even had a chance to think about it. Who ever Blaine was, he had won his heart. Sure it made absolutely no sense at all, but he didn’t care. He just knew deep down… he loved him.

They spent several more hours together just sitting and talking, Blaine letting Kurt know he wouldn’t be leaving the area till the next evening, and asked if he wanted to have breakfast with him in the morning. Of course Kurt agreed, he wasn’t ready to say goodbye to this man yet. They sat and watched as the waitress, began to close up, realizing it was time for them to leave.

Kurt gathered his things, and left the shop with Blaine right behind. They came to a stop at the sidewalk right outside, realizing each of them would be heading a different way.

“Well Kurt, I wouldn’t say that I really enjoyed this time with you, but that would be the understatement of the century!”

“I would have to agree with you. I enjoyed tonight Blaine, and I’m looking forward to Breakfast in the morning.” Blain slipped his hands into his jean pockets anxiously looking around at different signs, before settling on taking a deep breath and speaking.

“So Kurt.. umm I know its sudden and all, But I mean, I feel like I’ve known you forever.. I know that sounds strange. But I was wondering.. would it be ok if… I … maybe kissed you goodnight.”

Kurt wasn’t quite sure how to respond, he had never been kissed before but he understand exactly what Blaine meant. He wasn’t the only one that felt the connection they shared. It didn’t take him long to decide on the answer, he was dying to kiss Blaine since the moment he looked into his eyes. He simply nodded his head slightly, then watched as Blaine crossed the space between them and reaching up to caress Kurt’s cheek with his hand, but bring their lips together for the first time.

It was if lightning was shooting out of the connection and racing through Kurt’s body, he had never felt anything like it before. It seemed as if time just stood still before both boys break contact.

“That was…”

“…FUCKING AMAZING!” Blaine couldn’t hold back his laughter as Kurt finished his sentence.

“So then I will see you in the morning Bright eyes. Don’t be late!”

“Oh I’ll be here, don’t you worry about that.”

Kurt awoke the next morning feeling as if that was the best nights sleep he’d ever gotten. Not to mention, his dreams were full of Blaine. He shifted around in bed, feeling very uncomfortable, lifting the sheets to look to see what felt odd.

“What. The. Hell. “ So so apparently those dreams were a little more than great, that is if the mess in his shorts and on his sheets were any indication of this. He got up , changed out his sheets and then showered off. He headed downstairs, most of his family slept in on Saturdays so he didn’t want to wake them. He was out and gone before anyone had time to even notice a sound.

He pulled up in front of The Lima Bean, looking around and was somewhat disappointed to see Blaine hadn’t made it yet. So he decided since it was still cool out he would wait in his Navigator with his book till the guy showed up. A Few Minutes turned into a few hours, and Blaine was no where to be seen. Kurt looked at his phone to see that it was sometime around 12 now, and it was obvious that Blaine was not coming. He started his car and headed to the house, not realizing the tears that were already flowing down his face. He just didn’t understand it. What did he do wrong? Was it the kiss, was it that bad, is that why Blaine didn’t’ finish the sentence? Kurt knew this was all wrong, he shouldn’t feel like this after only knowing the guy for a couple hours but he couldn’t help it, his heart ached like never before.

He dried his eyes, realizing that Carole’s car was in the driveway and she would be waiting inside for him. He quickly checked himself in the mirror, he didn’t wanna give his parents any more cause to be alarmed or worried about him than they already were. He walked through the door, looking in the kitchen but no one was there, and then heading to the Living room. Carole was there sitting in Burts huge Recliner, resting with her eyes shut, but at hearing Kurt come in opened them and smiled tiredly.

“Hey Buddy, how was your morning?”

“Its been better, are you just now getting home? I thought your shift ended around 2 this morning. “

“Yea, It was a busy night last night. I figured I would just rest here for a minute while your dad and Finn are at the shop.”

“Busy huh? Well I hope everythings ok?”

“ Yea sweetie its fine, we Just had a hit and run last night. Someone was hit, and then left for dead in Mr. Johnson’s Ditch, but only after they were mugged. Didn’t even leave any identification.”

“Oh wow, that must be horrible. Did he die?”

“ No, they stabilized him for now. But there was so much Head trauma, not sure when or if he’s ever going to wake up. It just kills me you know, being a parent. Somewhere out there this kids parents are missing their child, not knowing where or what’s happened to him. If anything like that ever happened to you or Finn, I don’t know what Burt or I would do.”

Kurt quickly crossed the room sitting on the floor in front of his step mother, he knew she needed comforting right now, his issues could wait. He simply just sat there and held her hand as she tried to rest again.


5 YEARS LATER


“Buddy I’m so proud of you, and so is Carole. I know this isn’t what you had planned out for you life, but I know your mom would be proud of you too.”

“Thanks Dad, your right it wasn’t what I was planning, but after everything we went through with your heart attack, and Finn’s car accident…. My eyes were kinda opened.”

“Well were proud of you honey, have you decided where you want to work yet.”

“Actually Carole I have, do you think it would be alright if I came to Lima General Hospital with you. I think I want to there.”

Burt just smiled from ear to ear, Kurt wanting to come back to Lima after being gone for the last five years was something he wasn’t expecting. He had been shocked at first when Kurt told him that he didn’t have a passion for fashion anymore, and since he couldn’t get into NYADA music was out, but that he had finally decided on Nursing, following it through to his graduation.

“Kiddo I think that’s the best Idea I Ever heard, I’m sure your brother is gonna be just a thrilled as we are to have you near home again.”

“Which reminds me dad, where exactly is Finn. This is MY graduation and I wanted my whole family here to celebrate with me.”

“He wanted to be here Kurt, he really did. But someone had to stay and mind the shop for me today. We can’t really afford to close it during the week.”

This pained Kurt, he knew his family had money problems, they always had, but here lately he had figured out things must have gotten worse. He knew from the work he did during clinicals that all his dad’s heart medicine and surgeries weren’t cheap. He made a promise once they would help his family out with anything that they could ever possible need, and he intended on keeping that promise.


“Right, Kurt. Since your new here and all, we want to work you around on the different shifts and area’s till we can get you well situated. Now I see here that you’ve worked a bit in pediatrics over your last year of School, we do have some opening in that area if you would be interested later on. Now, to start you off I’m going to pair you up with one of our Nurse’s, she’s only been here about year now so she’ll be perfect to help you get settled.”

“Thank you Doctor. “ Kurt was excited and somewhat nervous to start his new job. Yes sure, he had worked at other hospitals during his last bit of schooling but it wasn’t the same, or at least it wasn’t to him.

“Ah here she is now, Kurt this is……” Kurt turned around to see a very beautiful dark Skinned Nurse staring back at him, smiling from ear to ear.

“MERCEDES!!!!” He wrapped his arms her tightly, afraid that she might be a dream. He wasn’t sure which or if any of his old high school friends were still in the area, seeing as he had lost contact with most of them over the years.

“Ah I see you know Miss Jones then, I’ll leave you to to get settled then” With that the Doctor turned and left for the elevator. Kurt was fighting in inner urge to jump up and down and scream like a girl, it had been at least 3 years since he last saw his friend, and at least 2 since he had spoken to her.

“Girl I did not know you were a nurse.”

“Well when you stop keeping in touch with people, your bound to miss things like that.”

“I’m sorry about that by the way, I just got so busy with school and everything that I kind of shut everyone out. But Im here now and we have a lot of catching up to do.”

“ You can bet your ass on that white boy!”

“So now, give me the grand tour of the place.”

“Ok today were gonna be working in the Long Term Patient wing. Most of our, guest, as we like to refer to them, have been with us for a fair amount of time. Mrs. Jonas there has been here for about 2 months now…..lukemia.. poor thing.” Mercedes gestured towards the elderly lady sitting in the room alone, knitting. Kurt couldn’t get over how sad she looked and how lonely she must have been.

He followed her down the wing as she introduced and explained each patient. This was the part of the job that he loved most, the interaction with the patients. He had always been told his smile was infectious, and so he lived his life and work greeting everyone with a smile no matter the circumstances.

“Now this last patient here is a John Doe. He’s been here for about 4 or 5 years now. Physically he’s great, but he’s been in a Coma since they brought him in I’m told. Stupid Hit and Run Mugging I’m told.”

Kurt stopped for a moment, something about this sounded really familiar. Hit and Run mugging? He remembered Carole mentioning this once, is this the same guy that she treated back then. He glanced into the room, not recognizing the man in the bed. From the state of the room, and the lack of personal affects you could tell he had little to no visitors, and in most cases of Comatose Patients appearance’s had been kept up. This was apparently not one of those case’s. The guy had a mass of unruly black Curly hair on his head, and an equally black beard. It all honest he looked like one of those guys you see in a smoky mountain movie or something. They left out of the room, and continued on their tour till it was about lunch time.

“So, tell me. What have I missed in the wild exciting life of one Kurt Hummel? Any new romances I should be aware of?”

“That’s a big ole NO.”

“Come on Kurt why not, don’t tell me your still obsessed with that guy that stood you up. So help me white boy, If I have to slap some since into you I will.”

“I just haven’t had time, I’ve been busy with school and stuff.” That was a total lie and Kurt knew it. Mercedes was right, he had tried to date and go out but every time he did, he couldn’t stop thinking about Blaine. It was a daily occurrence to him now, he would wonder what Blaine is doing? If he ever got married? Kurt had made peace a long time ago that he was and would always be in love with that Stranger, and no one since could ever fill the void he left.

“Id rather not talk about me if that’s alright with you. Tell me, do you keep up with everyone else?”

“Yea, most of us try to keep in touch, unlike some people.” She simply just scowled at Kurt before going on. “Well, you know of course Rachel got her big shot on Broadway…and then choked.” Kurt started choking on his coffee he had been drinking. He had forgotten all about Rachel’s ordeal. Some people just couldn’t handle the stress that came with being a star, she was no exception.

“You know I heard that half way through her performance, she went blank and started singing songs from a whole other show.” Mercedes was a fit of giggles right about now, yes they loved Rachel dearly but they couldn’t forget all the hell she put them through in High School.

“ Oh my God, I don’t doubt it one bit. Always said her strings were wound a bit too tight. Let’s see now, Brittany and Santana just had their first child, Puck just started law school..”

“Wait.. what the hell? A kid? Law School? What the hell have I missed?”

“Well you see, not long after graduation, Puck got busted for using illegal pool chemicals he’d gotten from some shady dealer out of Mexico City. He couldn’t afford a lawyer so he defended himself, and surprisingly won. After that, he took an interest in law, you wouldn’t recognize him if you saw him today. As far as a Kid.. Yea Britt gave birth to a little boy about a month ago. There living in upstate New York now.” This was a lot of Kurt to take in, he knew everyone’s lives would be different but he had no idea it would be this different.

“Artie produces music out of L.A.. Sam works at a night club in Columbus. Mike and Tina are engaged, Quinn married some politicians son and moved off. That’s about it really.” They continued on like this for the rest of their lunch and when it finally ended went back to learning the routines Kurt was going to be performing daily.

Kurt was staying in his old room at his parent’s house until he was able to find his own place. As odd as it sounded it was really nice to have the entire family under one roof again, well sort of anyway. Finn had bought the foreclosed house next door so he was practically there all the time. Realizing it was near time for dinner, Kurt headed for the Kitchen, still wearing his Scrubs he had on from work.

“So Kurt, how was your first day, see any old face’s in the halls.” Carole was teasing him now, she purposely kept the fact that Mercedes was working there a total secrete from him.

“Yes and I could kill you for not telling me ‘Cedes was there now. It was a lot to take in today. There going to start me off in the Long Term Care Wing for now but he mentioned there was some space open in Pediatrics if I was interested.”

Carole was very familiar with the Long Term Car Wing, or the LTC as they called it. She was one of the only visitors their Jon Doe had. She knew somewhere out there his mother is worried sick and she felt that it was her place to be at his side when he had no one else.

“So you met John Doe huh? Do you remember me telling you about him?”

“You know I didn’t still Mercedes took me in there and then I remembered. So no one has come forward in the last 5 years to ID him, nothing from missing persons or anything?”

“No, I try to go in there and say a few words daily to him. They say Coma patients can still hear us they just can’t interact. If he can still hear us I don’t want him to think he’s alone you know..” Kurt noticed the single tear leave her eye, she was fighting to stay calm while speaking about this.

“So Why the hair and the Beard? I know at the last hospital I was at, they cared for the patients and kept them clean shaven.”

“They use to, but after it became apparent no one was coming for him, the hospital decided it was a waste of resources. But you know what, I agree with you. If they man has any chance of being recognized, its not gonna be looking like grizzly adams. First thing tomorrow I’ll have it taken care of.”

Carole was the head nurse there and she could pull some strings and have one of the attendants take care of the simple task. If she had to she would buy the razor herself.
Kurt excused himself form the table, he was tired and ready for bed. He collapsed onto his bed as the fatigue caught up with him, falling asleep without even changing cloths. The last thing on his mind as he drifted off was that kiss he shared, and those Beautiful Hazel eyes as they stared into his.

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