Kurt looked up as Blaine came back into their room. "Everything okay?" he asked softly. "What's Nick like?"

"Nick's great," Blaine smiled a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes.

"What's wrong?" Kurt bit his lip. "Something's wrong."

Blaine sighed and cuddled close to his boyfriend. "Jeff thinks Thad'll kill him if we take this to court."

Kurt went silent. "Is it a certainty that he'll get convicted?" he whispered after a while.

Blaine shook his head. "You can never know for sure..."

"I... I don't think we should risk it."

Blaine frowned. "But we can't let-" His phone suddenly buzzed. He picked it up and read a text from Thad.

‘Hope you're having fun with the slut. Found myself a new whore, so all is good. It's pretty fucking amazing actually. By the way, coming over to play with your toy again tomorrow. It wasn't that bad after all. See ya!’

Blaine read the text over and over again, unable to understand the words. He knew Kurt was looking, too. He typed out a reply.

‘It's mine, you can't have it anymore.’

Kurt could just about work out enough words to get the idea of the text.
"He... Did he find someone new?" He hadn't managed to read the second half of the text in time. "He's... He's going to break them too!"

"He did," Blaine nodded. "Sounds like he's treating them pretty bad, too. And-" Blaine swallowed hard. "He wants you again."

Kurt froze, his body shaking badly. "I-I... No. Please Blaine, P-Please I c-can't! Please d-don't let him..." Blaine's phone went off again.

'I wasn't asking, Anderson. I'll come for it at two.'

Blaine was shaking badly, he had no idea what to do. "I'm not letting him take you. I'm the only one who can touch you," Blaine decided. He pulled Kurt closer. "You're mine."

‘He's mine. I said no.’

Kurt was whimpering in pain as his trembling shook his damaged body.

'And I said I don't care. You and I both know no one will do anything to me for fucking your slut. I'm taking it to mine for some training, you should thank me.'

'If you don't leave us all alone, I'll make a trip to the police and tell them that you abused an underage sub for six months.'

'And they won't give a damn. See you tomorrow.'

'Please. Please, I beg you. I'll pay you.'

Blaine was sobbing now. He had no idea what to do. He just held Kurt close, never letting him go.

'Tomorrow.'

Kurt clung to Blaine, crying and whimpering in pain. "Call Wes..." he cried weakly. "He m-might be able to h-h-help. A-And Nick."

Blaine did so. Lucy and Wes were there within fifteen minutes and Nick helped Jeff into the room. Soon, all six of them were gathered.
"So," Blaine started. "I got a few texts from... from Thad. He says he's coming to take Kurt over to his house tomorrow and I can't stop him in any way. I tried. He's stubborn. He says he wants him over for some 'training' and we all know what that means." Blaine held his sobbing boyfriend close. "I-I don't know what to do..."

Jeff's eyes widened and he shook his head desperately. "N-No! You can't... You can't let him! No!"
"Hush..." Nick whispered, secretly glad it was Kurt in danger and not Jeff. He felt guilty, but Jeff meant everything to him.

"Please," Blaine whimpered. "Someone, help..." Blaine had never felt this helpless. He had no idea what to do.

"I don't think there's anything you can do," Nick shrugged, but his eyes were gentle.
Wes hesitated. "We lock the doors and we all stay here. That way he has to get through three of us to get to Kurt or Jeff."
"Wait!" Nick argued. "Jeff isn't the one in danger here. I think I should just take him home with me."

Blaine nodded. "Yeah, I think you should." He didn't say anything else, he just hugged Kurt tighter.
"We'll stay with you," Wes decided.
"We could run away," said Blaine suddenly. "We could run and come back in a few days." He knew he wasn't thinking through it, but he was desperate.

Kurt shook his head, he had calmed down a little now. "I think... I think it would be best to let him t-take me." His voice shook a little, but he was determined. He held up a hand to stop people from arguing. "No, listen. If I go with him, then he's distracted. You can call the police and tell them everything and he'll get arrested before he can do anything to stop it, if we're lucky I'll only be with him a day or so." He was shaking in Blaine's arms, but he knew he was right.

"No," Blaine sobbed. "Please, Kurt, we can't." He knew that Thad would get arrested for taking Kurt. Taking a claimed sub was illegal and even worse if the sub had found his or hers soul mate. But Blaine couldn't do it. He just couldn't. "I can't let you do that."

"Blaine, honey..." Kurt was crying too. "If you order me not to, then I can't, but... I need to. It's the only way to get him for sure, and maybe I can help whatever sub he's bought now..."

Blaine had no idea what to do. He looked at Wes and Nick for support. Both of them looked doubtful, but they nodded. Blaine turned back to Kurt slowly, tears running down his cheeks.

"Okay," he whispered. "But if he tries to claim you, you have to run for it. I know he probably won't and he'll have such short time, but if he does, you have to run. I just- I can't lose you." Blaine was looking into Kurt's eyes firmly.

Kurt nodded weakly. "He's going to hurt me, isn't he?" he whispered.

Blaine couldn't reply to that, he just couldn't. He simply pulled Kurt in for another bone crushing hug. "You're so brave," he sobbed into Kurt's shoulder.

"I'm not," Kurt whispered. "I'm terrified."
Lucy bit her lip and laid her hand on Wes' arm. "Is this really a good idea?"

Wes sighed, putting a hand on top of hers. "No," he admitted. "But where we are now, no ideas are good. We just need to pick the one that has the biggest chance of success, and right now, this is it."
Blaine looked at the four others in the room. "Could you leave us alone for tonight?" he asked. "I think we need some alone time... You can stay here if you want to, there are empty bedrooms on both sides of this one."

Nick hesitated. "I think I'm just going to take Jeff home... I'm sorry, but... it's been six months."
Wes smiled and stroked down Lucy's cheek. "We'll stay."

Blaine nodded. He thanked them quietly and they left the room. Blaine turned back to Kurt who was still crying. "As soon as you get to the house tomorrow, we'll call the police. It's all going to be okay, honey." Blaine hoped that his words were true.

Kurt nodded, he was still shaking.

Blaine knew the one thing that could really calm a sub. He leaned in and kissed him. It was sweet at first, but Blaine soon put his hand on the back of Kurt's neck to press their mouths together. Once he pulled back, he whispered, "You're going to be okay. I am never leaving you. I'm in here." He put a hand over Kurt's heart. "Okay?"

"Okay," Kurt whispered. "Will you... Can we r-read now?" Honestly, he just needed to not think about it.

"Yeah, sure," Blaine said, his voice shaking slightly. He picked up a book and got them comfortable on the bed. They sat there for over two hours, reading and laughing quietly. Kurt was learning quickly and could soon read very well. When Blaine finally put the book down, Kurt was leaning on his shoulder sleepily, he was hungry and he was in pain, but mainly, he was exhausted.

Blaine went away for thirty minutes, making some food and getting more painkillers for Kurt. He brought some extra that he would have Kurt hide and bring in with him to Thad's. After they had eaten, Kurt fell asleep immediately. Blaine wasn't far behind. He slept worriedly, his arms tight around his soul mate and true love.

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Kurt woke up at around ten and turned to find Blaine already awake, pacing the room.
"Blaine..." Kurt sighed. "Calm down... Please? Will you help me take a bath?"

Blaine's head snapped up. "Why? So you can look pretty for him or what!?" Blaine knew he was being rude, but he couldn't help it. He was just so fucking scared.

Kurt flinched. "Because you promised me one yesterday and we never got around to it,” he replied coldly. "And because I haven't bathed since the last time he raped me and I feel disgusting."

Blaine sighed. "I'm sorry, baby. I'm just- I don't know. Come here." He opened his arms and allowed Kurt to climb into them. He carried him into the bathroom and started running a warm bath while keeping Kurt in his lap and hugging him. He wanted Kurt as close as possible for as long as he could.

Kurt snuggled as close to Blaine's chest as he could, though he was still a little upset. "I can't believe you thought I wanted to get pretty for him."

Blaine shook his head, clearly ashamed. "I'm sorry, Kurt. I was upset and I didn't mean it. Sorry..." He placed a soft kiss to Kurt's shoulder. "You're always gorgeous, by the way."

"Thank you..." Kurt mumbled, blushing.

"Do you want to bathe alone or can I join you?" Blaine asked with a small smile.

"Will you join me, please?" the younger boy whispered, he wasn't ready to leave Blaine's arms just yet.

"Of course," Blaine replied. Once the tub was full, Blaine helped Kurt to strip, wincing when he saw the bruises on his body. Then he stripped himself and slid down in the bath, helping Kurt to lie in between his legs, head resting on his chest. "How does your ass feel? Is it better?" This what was Blaine was most scared of. Kurt's ass wasn't even healed yet.

Kurt shook his head, wincing as the hot water hit his injuries. "It's still raw," he whispered. "But... It's fine. Nowhere near as bad as Jeff's was."

Blaine had to stop himself from crying now because in just a few hours, Kurt would be at Thad's. Only for a few hours or so, but that’s quite a lot.

"Please be careful," Blaine said quietly. "Obey him immediately or he'll just treat you worse. I'll be there as soon as I can." Blaine rested his hands on Kurt's chest protectively.

"Okay... But, save me soon, okay?" Kurt begged. "I'm going to find it hard to obey him..."

"I will," Blaine promised. "I'll be there." Just then, there was a loud knock on the front door. The sound almost made Blaine's tears spill over. He grabbed his phone and texted Thad.

‘Getting it ready for you. Be down in ten minutes.’

Blaine noticed how much Kurt was shaking. He turned the boy around in his arms and looked him in the eyes, cupping his face with both hands. "I love you, Kurt. I'll be there as soon as I can, I promise. I love you so much." He started peppering Kurt's face with kisses, knowing that he needed them. He focused on his lips, kissing them over and over again.

Kurt nodded and accepted the kisses, taking strength from them, then he let Blaine dry him off.

"I have to wear the collar, don't I?" he asked miserably.

Blaine saw the misery in Kurt's eyes and felt very bad when he fastened the collar loosely around Kurt's neck. "Yes, you do." He dressed Kurt in underwear and a pair of tight shorts that were almost impossible to take on and off. He'd make it as hard for Thad as he could. They walked in and said goodbye to Lucy and Wes and after two more minutes, they were stood at the door. "You're so brave and strong, Kurt," he whispered and kissed him again. "I love you," was the last thing he said before opening the door.

Kurt sighed and decided that if he had to do this, he may as well do it right and dropped to his knees, looking down submissively.
"Glad to see you came around," Thad smirked at Blaine. "Where's the other whore?"

"He has a new Master now," said Blaine simply. He had to stop himself from putting a protective hand on Kurt's shoulder.

Thad raised an eyebrow. "Got sick of it already huh?" He looked Kurt up and down. "I would have preferred it naked, but whatever. Where's its leash?"

Blaine took the leash from the shelf in the hallway and gave it to him. "I'm picking him up tomorrow."
"Tomorrow!?" Thad questioned. "I need more time with it. Make it a week." Before Blaine could say anything, Thad had pulled Kurt up onto his feet and walked away with him. Once the door was closed, Blaine sank down on the floor and cried. "Please be okay," he prayed. "Please please please..."