Hi there! I have decided to try a Kadam story but I love Klaine so much that it had to be AU (though Blaine might appear at some points...
I know I have been VERY vague with Adam's illness and I did try and research some types of cancer but I really didn't want to get the facts wrong and offend people :(
Kurt turned back with a smile and waved one last time as he was lead out of the room by the nurses. It broke his heart to see all the children so happy and cheerful, they acted like they were so lucky to meet him, when in fact, he was so very lucky to meet them. They had all inspired him. Nature had been harsh on them, yet they didn't dwell on how unfair life was, they got on with it and tried to enjoy every moment they could. It was the least he could do to visit them every so often and donate money to the various charities. One day, he decided, I would like to create my own charity, so that even when I die, my name will still be associated with helping these children.
"The next patient is a bit older, but I think he's a big fan and it would mean ever so much to him if he could meet you," the nurse told him whilst pushing open a door that lead into a long blue corridor.
"Of course," Kurt replied with a smile, anything he could do to help these poor children.
"When I say a bit older-well I will let you see."
Indeed, Kurt was surprised when he followed the nurse into a room with a single bed and a few chairs in it. The man lying on the bed must be about his age, he was used to meeting children under the age of ten and sitting on his lap and singing with them, or helping them with crafts. Still, he thought, he is going through the same as those children.
"Adam?" Asked the nurse gently as she walked over towards the bed. Kurt hovered by the door, not sure what he was meant to do.
"Adam, Kurt Hummel is here to meet you."
The boy sat straight up in bed as he caught sight of Kurt smiling at him from the door. His eyes widened slightly but he tried to look casual as he smiled back nervously.
The nurse laughed and told them she would come back in about ten minutes before walking out and shutting the door behind her.
Even though Kurt felt awkward he decided that Adam look absolutely terrified so he would have to break the awkward silence that had spread between them.
"Umm…may I?" he questioned gesturing towards a chair that was positioned next to the bed.
"Y-yeah sure" Adam replied in a strong English accent. Why did that surprise him? They were in England after all!
"So…how old are you Adam?" asked Kurt, as he settled into the chair.
"Twenty-four"
"So the same as me then?" Kurt said with a smile.
"Yeah," Adam replied with a small laugh before continuing, "not the normal age of patients you visit I know, but I just wanted to say thank you."
"Thank you?" Kurt was taken aback. For what?
"Yes, thank you. You have umm…inspired me I suppose, well-I am gay and the way you influenced the minds of the public by being an openly gay very successful actor and musician, it…well made it easier for me and other people to accept who I am…oh and I am also a huge fan of all your work," he finished with a small blush.
"oh." Was all Kurt could manage to say before Adam continued.
"I have always wanted to meet you and say thank you and well…I'm going in for an operation tomorrow which is…risky, and I'm so glad I got the chance to say thank you.
Kurt didn't know what to say. He felt so shallow in that moment. Here he was aged twenty-four successful, rich with hundreds of admires who all looked up to him. And here was Adam, aged twenty four, very sick to the point where he could die yet still fighting and acting as though nothing was wrong. people should be looking up to Adam not him.
They talked more easily after that. Adam inquiring what Kurt was doing currently, Kurt asking about whether or not Adam could sing or act. If he had and brothers or sisters or pets. The usual small talk. They gradually got onto the topic of Adam's illness but did not dwell on it for long. When the ten minutes was up and the nurse poked her head round the door, Kurt got up and looked down at Adam to say goodbye. Instead he said,
"I think I'm the one who should be doing the thanking Adam. You have inspired me more in these ten minutes than I think anyone has ever. I'll come back and visit again soon."
And with that he followed the nurse out of the room. He questioned the nurse about Adam's condition and found out that the operation tomorrow was very risky and he could easily die on the operating table. The thought brought tears to his eyes.
