Aug. 17, 2012, 5:31 a.m.
Fighting Chance: Chapter 3
T - Words: 1,576 - Last Updated: Aug 17, 2012 Story: In Progress - Chapters: 13/? - Created: Feb 03, 2012 - Updated: Aug 17, 2012 1,879 0 6 0 0
"Hello again," She stated, obviously trying to sound like the cheerful doctor she was, "We got the results for the final tests back," She paused, sighing as she bit her lip. "The Leukemia is back." She told them. Blaine's heart stopped. Eyes shut tightly. No. No. No. No. It couldn't be back. He had just gotten a boyfriend, he was one of the most popular guys at school, he had the most amazing little sister and best friends ever, his relationship with his father was slowly, but surely becoming mended. His life was perfect. He couldn't be dying. He just knew that when he told Kurt, the other boy's heart would break. He would have to end their relationship. Relapses were hard to get rid of. Especially multiple relapses. Blaine looked up at to the doctor.
"How long do I have?" He whispered, scared to speak louder.
"We've got it early, as long as you get the treatment straight away, I don't see why you won't beat this thing once more." She told him with a small smile, optimism in her voice. "You're one of the strongest patients I've ever had."
"I can't just leave Dalton." Blaine said, more to himself than anyone else. "I have a life in Ohio. Friends, school, glee club, a job, a-a boyfriend." He stuttered, never having told his parents about Kurt, "I can't just drop everything I have there to come back to Oregon for chemo. Can't I do it there?" Dr. Dasilva smiled slightly at him.
"Of course you can get treatment there, Blaine. But as you remember from your previous treatments, you will miss school for about a week after every instalment of chemo, your hair will fall out, and you will need care around the clock after receiving chemo. You cannot be around anyone who is ill as your immune system will be weakened from the treatment. And you cannot live by yourself. And yes, that includes living in the dorms at your school. Even if you have a roommate, you will need adult supervision, Blaine. But if you want to still go to school there, and your parents are fine with it and you find a way to fulfill all the requirements, I don't see why you can't receive your treatment in Ohio. I can definitely refer you to several good doctors there and a good oncology department over there." She smiled. "When you make a decision, you can call Daisy and I'll set you up with the papers needed for whatever you decide to do." She told them, leaving the room to leave them alone. After a moment, Casandra turned to her son.
"A boyfriend?" She asked him in a whisper, tears in her eyes. Blaine hesitated before nodding. She let out a small sob. "Oh God, you've finally found someone and now you have to face this again!" She sobbed. He husband hugged her, letting her cry into his chest. He tried to calm her, petting her curly brown hair.
"It's going to be alright, Cassie." He murmured to his wife. He continued swaying her back and forth for a moment. "Blaine, son." He said after a second, looking up at Blaine. "Are you sure you want to receive treatment in Ohio?" He asked him. Blaine didn't hesitate, he just nodded. He was determined to not let this cancer ruin his life for a third time. He would not stop his life just to fight it. He would continue fighting with his friends by his side, continue studying and continue his relationship with Kurt as much as he could. He regretted the last time he fought it. He had been taken out of public school for two years while he fought. He barely saw his friends and by the time it was all over, they had all grown up. He realized he was gay and they had become completely opposed to that realization.
"Okay, we'll figure something out. Maybe we could get an apartment by Dalton and your mother could go live there until you finish chemo. But until then, do you think you might have a friend who's house you can stay at until we figure it all out?" Blaine nodded with a smile, he definitely never thought that his father would be so supportive of his decision to battle cancer in Ohio.
"Y-yeah! I could ask Kurt, or David or maybe Nick. They all live in Ohio and go to Dalton." He said, smiling, knowing that Kurt's family would probably allow him to live there for a while. He couldn't wait to live with his boyfriend, maybe have Kurt taking care of him after his doctor's appointments. He smiled at the daydream.
"Alright, you can call them when we get home and ask. If no one is able to house you for a while, you will remain in Portland until your mother can move out to Ohio with you and Hailey. Alright?" Blaine nodded, smiling, "Oh, and before I forget, there will be no staying at the boyfriend's house, alright?" He said sternly, with a hint of a smile. Blaine's smile faded, just when he thought his father was accepting him.
"But why? C'mon, Kurt's family wouldn't mind." He whined. His dream fading faster than life.
"Because I am your father. And what kind of father would I be if I allowed my son to live at his boyfriend's house?" He smiled, so Blaine would see that he wasn't doing this out of spite. "I remember being a teenager, Blaine. I remember the urges and hormones. I don't oppose your sexuality, I don't oppose your relationship. I may still be on the road to accepting who you are, but I'm okay with you being who you are." Blaine smiled at him, his father was trying and that was all that mattered. He didn't want to die on bad terms with his dad.
"Thanks dad, that means a lot." He told his father, hugging him. They went out to the reception desk and got the papers needed for the transfer to Ohio.
When they got home, he called David first, David already knew about Blaine's medical history and it would be easier to ask someone who already knew. Blaine locked himself in his bedroom as the phone rang in his ear.
"Hello?" David picked up. Blaine winced, David sounded half asleep. He checked the time, it was 9 in Ohio... Why would he be sleeping this early on a weekend?
"Hey David, it's Blaine." He said.
"Blaine! Man, to what do I owe the pleasure? How's Portland, dude?" David asked, sounding fully awake now.
"I can't wait to leave." Blaine groaned. David clicked his tongue in sympathy.
"That bad, huh? What's up, man? Is it your dad again?" David knew everything about Blaine and his issues with his father. Blaine sighed, lying down on his bed and staring at the ceiling before speaking once more.
"No, dad's actually trying really hard." Blaine informed him. He took a deep breath before speaking again. "I actually need a favour, and I need you to hear me out, kay man?"
"Yeah, yeah, of course Blaine. What is it?" David said, sounding positive that he'd help Blaine no matter what the favour was. Blaine smirked, he was tempted to ask something stupid and dirty as a joke, but stopped himself before he could.
"I was wondering if I could stay at your house for a bit." He said after a moment of pondering how to ask it.
"Sure! But why? And how long?" David asked, sounding a bit confused.
"I- You can't tell anyone this aside from your family, alright?" Blaine said, anxious.
"I promise Blaine, you know me. What is it?"
"The cancers back, David." He said. Blaine heard his friend suck in a deep breath on the other line before he spoke again. "I'm doing chemo in Ohio, but I'm not allowed to stay in the dorms because I'll need around the clock care and can't be around illness. It'll just be until mom and Hailey can get moved out here to take care of me."
"Oh my goodness," David muttered after moment of silence. "I-I can't believe this is happening. Why the hell does it always have to be you!" David said angrily, Blaine heard the unmistakable sound of something hitting a wall. "Of course you can stay here, Blaine. My parents would be happy to have you. We'll pick you up at the airport. Just text me your flight details later." They exchanged their goodbyes before Blaine hung up and threw his phone somewhere before sighing and shutting his eyes. He'd worry about packing in the morning, right now he just needed some shuteye.
Comments
david's reaction is brilliant! grew job!
Wonderful chapter. Can't wait for the next one. This story is so sad. But I hope it will end good ;)!
Thank you so much! :) I hope it will end good too ;) haha :p
Keep it up R&B!!!This is getting really good and I cant wait to read more.A few misspellings but nothing too drastic!!Great, great job!!
Thank you for your reviews! Yeah, I was in a rush to get it up so I didn't edit it... Also any other misspelled words could be attributed to the fact that I'm Canadian :p Thank you for reading the story though! I hope you continue you to so! :)
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