Sept. 12, 2012, 4:36 a.m.
Then I Found You: Cough Syrup
M - Words: 3,325 - Last Updated: Sep 12, 2012 Story: Complete - Chapters: 32/32 - Created: Apr 27, 2012 - Updated: Sep 12, 2012 576 0 1 0 1
Kurt woke up the following Friday to a fresh blanket of snow on the ground. It put him instantly in a foul mood. Usually snow would be something many people got excited about regardless of their ages, the urge to go out and play in the snow was instinctive in human beings. However, snow meant having to walk to class up to your shins in the cold, frozen slush. By the time Kurt would get to class his socks were bound to be soaked. There was also the chance of being sprayed when an overzealous student drove by in their otherwise useless Hummer. Who really needed a Hummer in Ohio? That never made sense to Kurt.
He fluffed his scarf in the mirror humming whatever random tune popped in his head. Finn's snores drifted down from the lofted bed. His arm hung over the metal railing, if he hadn't sounded like an entire sawmill Kurt would have suspected Finn died in his sleep. He glanced at the clock. It was almost time for him to meet Blaine. Fridays were the greatest. Kurt had somehow magically managed to escape from classes on Fridays. He just had to wait for Blaine to get out of his early morning class, and from there the two had a three hour break in which to be together until Blaine's second class.
The digital clock turned over to read 11:20. His class finished at 11:30 giving Kurt plenty of time to get over to Hamleton Hall in order to meet Blaine. It was starting to become a thing that Kurt walked Blaine from his class to the union, mainly because this was Blaine's sociology class that he took with Sebastian. Kurt was not about to let Sebastian have any kind of extra time with Blaine. Still, Sebastian followed them like an unwanted shadow. Kurt made sure to keep his arm linked with Blaine during their journey to the union where Sebastian tended to break off and go back to his grotto. Kurt sneered at Sebastian behind Blaine's back and Sebastian did the same to him. Their loathing of one another was very present in the air, but Blaine didn't bring it up. Sebastian would leave them each time with a longing look at Blaine which was received with an extra special bitchface that Kurt reserved just for Sebastian.
Kurt was not looking forward to seeing Sebastian today. He finished fixing his reflection his mind more so on Sebastian than Blaine. Annoying. Though it wasn't as annoying as Finn's thunderous snoring. Kurt grabbed a Nerf football from Finn's side of the room and chucked it up into Finn's bed. Judging by the groan, Kurt had hit his target directly in the head. He should have stayed on the football team come to think of it.
"Class in ten minutes Finn, and there's an exam." Kurt called cupping his hand over his mouth.
Finn went from dead asleep to wide awake in a matter of seconds. He sat up quickly, hitting his head on the ceiling. With a cry of pain and clutching his throbbing head Finn fell back face first into his pillow. Kurt made a face and slid out the door. Finn didn't have class until 2:15 on Fridays. And there was no exam today. He hurried to the elevator before Finn could come find him.
The snow was slick-as snow usually was-causing Kurt to slip quite a few times. He managed to steady himself and catch his balance each time. Now he walked with the utmost caution. He was practically taking baby steps. His phone went off in his pocket. Fumbling for it, and trying to work it with gloves Kurt almost fell for the fifth time.
Where are you? -B
Because of his slowed pace Kurt was running a few minutes behind. He paused to reply.
Trying not to fight off the evil Ice Queen, I'll be there soon as I'm finished.
Send.
*vibrate*
Just head to the coffee shop. I'll walk with Sebastian. I don't want you to hurt yourself traveling out here. -B
Kurt managed to make it to the Union without falling though his anger was through the roof. Sebastian was alone with Blaine. He cleaned his boots off on the entrance rug and made his way to the coffee shop.
Blaine and Sebastian were already seated with coffee. Kurt lifted his chin and forced a smiled to his face.
"What's so funny over here?" Kurt asked. He eyed Sebastian suspiciously. Blaine turned in his chair and beamed at Kurt.
"Seb was just telling me this story from when he was in Paris." Blaine grabbed Kurt's gloved hand. He frowned when he felt how cold Kurt's hands were. This only made him hold his hand tighter in order to warm it up.
"So he's been to Paris." Kurt tried not to sound bitter. "Why am I not surprised?" He whispered the last part under his breath. Kurt was sure neither Blaine nor Sebastian heard him.
"Yeah, he lived in Paris for a while actually and th-" Blaine stopped. Kurt arched a brow at Blaine, he had stopped mid sentence like deciding it wasn't something he wanted to say.
Sebastian was polite enough to finish the thought though, "Last summer I went back for a while, and Blain came with me." He smirked.
Kurt's stomach dropped but he kept his best poker face on. It might have turned into a bitch face at this point, he wasn't sure but he didn't exactly care either. Blaine cleared his throat and gestured to the open seat. Now Kurt wasn't so sure he had wanted to sit. He promise Blaine he wasn't going to be the jealous boyfriend.
"I see you were victorious in your battle." Blaine said. It was so easy for him to pretend nothing was wrong. Kurt was incredibly uncomfortable with the situation but he didn't voice it.
"It was a close call." Kurt replied, he eyes Sebastian sipping his coffee out of the corner of his eye. He imagined himself knocking the cup up into Sebastian annoyingly smirky rodent face.
"Uh, coffee." Blaine said pointing at Kurt "I'm going to grab that and I'll be right back!" He stood up and squeezed Kurt's shoulder gently before walking off to join the line.
Once he was out of earshot Kurt turned his attention directly to Sebastian not afraid to glare. Hate burning in Kurt's eyes; he kept his voice low but fierce.
"I don't know what you think you are going to accomplish Sebastian, with this whole fake St. Sebastian act you have going on right now."
Sebastian cocked his head to the side, he kept a pleasant smile on his face but Kurt could see the loathing in his those dumb green eyes. Sebastian ran his fingers over the rim of his coffee.
"I think I'm going to get my boyfriend back. You don't deserve Blaine, Kurt. Bottom line, he's too good for you."
Kurt sneered, "I'm tired of having this or any conversation with you."
Sebastian scoffed and his expression turned serious, "You're a phase Blaine is going through right now but it won't last. And when you break Blaine's heart I'm going to be the one he runs to." He sounded confident and it unsettled Kurt. He shifted in his seat his skin felt hot and Kurt was willing to bet his face was red.
"I would never break Blaine's heart, Sebastian. I'd die first. So why don't you take your 80's villain antics and go elsewhere." Kurt was furious that Sebastian made the assumption he would betray Blaine. Sebastian was quiet with his cocky smile and carefully sipped his coffee. Kurt could tell that Sebastian was thinking, and whatever he was thinking could not have been good.
Blaine came back, coffee and a cookie in hand. He set both on the table, kissing Kurt on the cheek before settling back into his seat. Kurt's gaze darted to Sebastian. He remained unphased by the display of affection. A tiny part in Kurt was frustrated that Sebastian didn't look pissed. Was that a tad insane?
"What were you two talking about?" Blaine asked.
"Nothing." Sebastian pushed his coffee aside and folded his hands in his lap. "I was just telling Kurt about Paris. He seemed so curious about you traveling with me."
Kurt's eyes widened. Blaine tilted his head to Kurt.
"R-really?"
Sebastian watched Kurt, "Oh yes, he wouldn't stop asking questions."
What was Kurt supposed to say to that? He could just simply say he hadn't asked any questions, but then he would be calling Sebastian a liar. And while Sebastian was working for the biggest douchebag of the year award, he would have hammed it up for Blaine. What it all boiled down to was that if Kurt called Sebastian out, there was a chance Blaine would get angry at him. They had just gotten over a fight, and he wasn't prepared for another one. Kurt just sat there silently not drinking his coffee.
"We're going to pretend that didn't happen back there?" Blaine asked once they were back in Kurt's room.
Kurt removed his scarf, his brow furrowed. "I'm sorry?"
Blaine brushed off some snow from his shoulder and went to unbutton his coat. He was angry; Kurt could tell by the way his fingers worked at the buttons. Impatient. "At the coffee shop, with Sebastian."
"Okay, I'm not sure what you're getting at right now. I was a perfect gentlemen to Sebastian, regardless of the fact that I can't stand the sight of him." Kurt grumbled.
Blaine tossed his coat on the futon. He started to pace back and forth. He stopped and put his hands on his hips turning to face Kurt.
"When you were asking those questions about me to Sebastian. I knew you'd be upset if I told you we were in Paris together, so you had to go and ask behind my back?" The words coming out of Blaine's mouth right now shocked Kurt. He stood there, half way out of his coat just staring at his boyfriend.
"Are you insane? I don't care that you went to Paris with Sebastian. That was before you knew me, and I didn't ask him anything about you. You really think I'm the type of person to talk about you behind your back?" Kurt felt tears welling up in his eyes. This was exactly what Sebastian wanted. He was probably off somewhere laughing to himself.
Blaine shook his head, his face instantly showing resolve. He pinched the bridge of his nose. "Kurt. I'm sorry I didn't mean to snap. I'm just…I don't know what I'm doing. Maybe it's all this fighting we've been doing lately." He flopped down on the futon and put his head in his hands.
"I know what you mean." Kurt said finally. He sat down next to Blaine and laid his head on his boyfriend's shoulder. He could still feel the cold air that had affected Blaine's face. Blaine heaved a sigh and rested his head on Kurt's. "I hate us fighting. Especially when it's about…you know. Can we just pretend this morning didn't happen. I like it when we start anew."
Blaine adjusted his arms so they were now wrapped around Kurt and pulled him in. Kurt smiled; it was impossible not to whenever Blaine held onto him. It was one of his greatest weaknesses, besides Blaine's smile, the way his nose wrinkled when he laughed, his voice, just Blaine in general as a person.
"We both have to stop be paranoid jealous freaks."
Kurt pulled back, "I am not jealous." he pointed out.
Blaine rolled his eyes. "Right. Sorry."
"I'm really not. Why would I be jealous of that slimy pompous Saved By the Bell wannabe?" Kurt rambled out. His words started to trip over one another and Blaine laughed. His nose wrinkled up again. Kurt's lips stretched tight in a smile.
"I'm trying to hold a serious conversation with you." Kurt said.
"You are so jealous of him." Blaine teased.
Kurt's smile dropped into a scowl. "I am not!"
"I think you are." Blaine pursed his lips and put his hands behind his head leaning back on the futon.
Kurt, pouted and glared at Blaine. It was his turn to be the seven year old. However, Kurt was actually a little offended that Blaine would accuse him of being jealous of Sebastian, Blaine's ex. (Even if it was true).
"If anyone should be jealous it's Sebastian." Kurt said, he stood off the futon momentarily before he repositioned himself in Blaine's lap. His fingers went up and played with Blaine's cute brilliant electric blue bowtie. He untied it. "Because, I get to do this whenever I want."
Kurt left the bow tie hanging around Blaine's neck as he leaned in, first kissing Blaine's neck. Blaine's arms held Kurt to him his fingers pressing into Kurt's back firmly.
"Isn't Finn going to be back soon?" Blaine asked, he wasn't exactly fighting Kurt.
"Then we should probably hurry." Kurt said sitting back.
Blaine chuckled; he grabbed a hold of Kurt's tie and pulled him toward him their lips meeting.
The snow Kurt! -B
Kurt woke up to that text. He rubbed his eyes and stared at his phone and then glanced out the window. It looked the same as it did yesterday. He rolled his eyes and smiled at Blaine's childlike innocence.
I see Blaine. What is your point? It's five past ten on a Saturday.
Send.
*vibrate*
Well get out of bed, and come outside and play with me! -B
Kurt laid back in bed and put his hand over his face. He was so amused by how adorable Blaine was being right now. He took a moment to imagine Blaine outside with gloves, earmuffs and a snowsuit on.
You are such a child. Alright, where do I have to meet you?
Send.
*vibrate*
Our spot, in 40 min. bring Finn and Rachel too! -B
Kurt was a little disappointed when Blaine instructed to bring both Finn and Rachel. He sucked up his pride though and went with it. He had no idea what Blaine had planned and there was a chance he should have been worried.
After the allotted time and some coaxing, Kurt was able to get both Finn and Rachel ready to go. The three of them all bundled up in winter gear trekked across the otherwise deserted campus. Rachel complained only slightly until Finn put his arm around her shoulder for extra warmth. Kurt did his best to wear "snow playing" type of clothing. He doubled up on gloves just incase.
They arrived behind the union to find Blaine standing with two other individuals. Kurt froze. Sebastian and his annoying sister Penny were beside Blaine. Why did this always happen? Was it impossible for Kurt to have Blaine to himself away from the two people who hated him most in the world? Rachel saw the look on Kurt's face.
She patted his arm and whispered, "It's going to be okay."
Kurt didn't want to hear it though. He put on a smile for Blaine, his eye lit up like a child on Christmas when he saw Kurt.
"What are we all doing out here?" Kurt asked.
Blaine spread his arms out, "I thought since its Saturday and there is nothing to do, we would have a good old fashion snowball fight."
Kurt arched his brow. "Pardon me, a what?"
"Snowball fight." Blaine repeated.
"Woah, I got up early for a snowball fight?"
Rachel elbowed Finn and took it upon herself to speak for him. "I think that sounds like a fantastic idea. Everyone for themselves or should we have teams?"
Kurt saw Penny roll her eyes and glance to her brother. Sebastian, however, kept a friendly smile on his face. He took this opportunity to step forward.
"Teams." He said. "We'll go, Blaine Kurt and Frankenteen on one team, and then me Penny and young Idina Menzel on another. Does that sound fair?"
Finn looked confused by the nickname, Rachel tried to suppress a grin but she was clearly flattered. Great, he had gotten to Rachel. Kurt was rather surprised by the teams Sebastian created. He fully expected him to take Blaine leaving Kurt with Penny and Rachel.
"That's sounds great." Blaine said. He rubbed his hands together. "And then after we can go in and get some coffee."
They broke up into their teams and started to build their own forts. Kurt sat back and watched as Blaine and Finn constructed a low but broad wall from the snow.
"Why are we doing this?" Kurt asked.
Blaine glanced up a smile wavered on his face, "I thought it would be fun."
"Fun is sitting in on a cold day watching romantic comedies." Kurt kicked at some of the snow.
Blaine smiled slyly, "Romantic comedies? I personally think watching scary movies are fun. You always end up in my lap with your head buried in my chest."
Finn mumbled something about not wanting to hear the details of his brother's love life. He turned and continued to pack the snow.
"You know I don't need you to protect me all the time." Kurt said.
Blaine stopped what he was doing and looked up. He stared at Kurt for a moment, the two lost in the other's eyes as what usually happened. "I know. But I love you."
"Are you three losers ready over there?" Penny called out.
Kurt rolled his eyes to her, sneering. "She's always so polite."
"Ready to win!" Blaine jeered back playfully. He winked at Kurt and handed him a snowball. "See you on the other side."
Kurt hated snowball fights. He always had. What was so fun about throwing cold balls of ice at one another? It always stung when you got hit. Finn and Blaine were in charge of leading the attack while Kurt had to stay at the fort and mass produce snowballs. He wasn't complaining, his aim was never that great. He sat back and made rows of snowballs for Finn and Blaine to come back and collect.
Scream echoed across the battlefield, mostly coming from Rachel as she ducked the frozen projectiles. Sebastian hit Blaine in the side and the two of them shared a laugh before Blaine tossed one back at him. Kurt mimicked Sebastian from where he sat, grumbling to himself. Finn hit Penny in arm and she let out some kind of strangled war cry. That girl was absolutely frightening.
Kurt was growing tired of this game and his bottom was starting to freeze. When Penny tossed a snowball in his direction Kurt stopped what he was doing and picked up a snowball. He went stalking after her. The snowball went air born and hit her in the back as she ran away.
"Nice one." Blaine said from beside him.
Kurt turned and smirked at Blaine trying to remain modest. The small distraction of Blaine, his cheek cherry red from the cold, was enough to detract from Sebastian coming at him that cocky grin on his face. Everything happened so fast. Kurt looked over and watched as Sebastian launched the snowball at Kurt. He felt Blaine shove him aside out of the path. Kurt staggered back and watched at the ball of slush contacted with Blaine's face. Like being shot with a bullet, Blaine dropped to the ground. He cried out in pain, lying on his side covering his right eye.
"Blaine?" Kurt stood there for moment before dropping to his knees and placing his hands on Blaine gently. Blaine writhed in pain still covering his eye. Something was wrong. Yes it stung when extreme cold and ice hit your face, but there Blaine was acting as though he had been hit with glass.
"Blaine? Are you okay?" Kurt asked above Blaine's cries. Blaine wouldn't respond though, he rocked back and forth on the white snow. Kurt slowly looked up and saw the neutral expression on both Penny and Sebastian's faces. His temper flared but Kurt wasn't going to leave Blaine's side. He turned his head to Finn and Rachel who had just come over.
"Call an ambulance!" He shouted, his voice about to break. Blaine was still moaning in his pain. Kurt made soft shushing sounds, and lightly squeezed his shoulder. "It's going to be okay."
Kurt took one more look up at Sebastian his eyes burning with tiny flames of rage. Sebastian nodded to his sister and the two of them turned and left.