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CHAPTER SIX
He didn't even acknowledge his parents as he walked through the house. They weren't worth his time. Making his way to his room, he gathered up all of his clothes and shoved them into a bag. Then, taking the key, he opened the cupboard and took the framed photos of Kurt out and after wrapping them gently, he placed them on top of his clothes. Carrying the bag to the front door, he placed it on the floor before going down to the basement. He walked over to the far corner of the darkened room and opened an old battered foot locker from which he pulled out some rope and duct tape. He hoped that he wouldn't have to use it. He knew that once Kurt realised all that he had gone through for him, he would love him but he would probably need some time. He knew that even though he'd fallen in love at first sight, Kurt would need some time. After all, they did belong together. Closing the foot locker, he walked back up the stairs and placed the rope and duct tape on top of his bag.
He quickly realised that he would need something to deal with that other guy if he caused any problems. He looked through his mother's knife block before deciding on one of the big knives. He pulled it out fully from the block and smiled as the blade glinted. He nodded, this one would do nicely but he also grabbed a smaller knife to use in cutting the rope and duct tape. He carried the knives to the front door and grabbed the rest of his things. He then walked over to where his father had dropped his keys. He'd need his father's big four wheel drive to get to the cabin. After he picked up the keys, he turned to his parents and told them not to wait up as he wouldn't be back. He was going to start his new life with Kurt. He smiled manically as his parents just sat there staring at him though their deadened eyes. They had made him leave Dominic but he wouldn't let them do it with Kurt. They wouldn't stop him this time; he'd made sure of that.
As they left the police station, Blaine took Kurt's hand in his and squeezed. He was glad that he was here. Kurt looked so pale. What was supposed to be a fun weekend had turned into one of fear for Kurt. Mercedes being in the hospital had just made it worse. When they'd heard about that last night, he had decided to postpone the party tonight. Kurt had had a horrific week culminating in the events of yesterday. He'd rung his parents when he'd been waiting at the police station. His parents had been understanding and had told him not to worry, that they would ring his brother and the friends that he had invited. Carol had smiled at him and had taken his hands in hers. She'd told him that it was a wise move and that their friends would all understand. When Blaine started to worry about all the food, Carol waved him off. The meat could be frozen and as for the salads, well, with Finn in the house, they wouldn't last long.
When they got to the car, Finn told them that he would go with Puck. Make sure that Rachel was going to be ok. Maybe stay a while. Burt nodded and clapped him on the shoulder. He watched him jog over to Puck's car and take Rachel's hand as he helped her into the back seat. As he got behind the wheel, he glanced at Kurt and Blaine in the rear view mirror. His son was to pale and Blaine looked a little shell-shocked as well. His son shouldn't have to go through this again.
He could feel the anger rising and he only started to calm down when he felt Carol's hand on his arm. Looking over at his wife, he felt the calm descend. Her love always calmed him. He thanked the heavens every day that Kurt had introduced them. After Kurt's mum had died, he honestly thought he'd never find another woman that he could love and then he'd met Carol.
Blaine gently brushed Kurt's hair off his face and let his finger softly run down his face. When it reached his chin, he lifted Kurt's head up. His eyes were filled with sorrow and fear and it ripped at Blaine's heart. He leant in and kissed him then pulled him into his arms.
"Honey, we should cancel tonight. I don't think we are up for it."
Kurt looked up at him with dull eyes and nodded. This worried Blaine most of all. Kurt never gave in this easily. He looked up and caught Burt's look in the mirror, he too look concerned at how easily Kurt had agreed to cancel the party. Starting the car, Burt drove home on autopilot, his mind consumed with the events of the last 24 hours. This thing had happened so fast. It scared him how quickly this person had fixated on his son. When they got home, Blaine settled Kurt on the couch and followed them into the kitchen.
"I'm worried, Kurt's never this docile." Blaine stated bluntly.
"Give him time son. He needs to work through this. It's happened very quickly. I know that you helped him last year but this time you've been threatened. Once he gets over the shock, his protective instincts will kick in. He loves you and he won't let anyone hurt you. You'll see that I'm right."
Blaine just looked at Burt, not sure if should believe him or not. Carol hugged him and told him to go to Kurt and that they'd take care of the phone calls about the party tonight. Blaine smiled weakly and went to join Kurt on the couch where he sat next to him and pulled him into his arms. Kurt moved as close as he could get and then rested his head on Blaine's chest, wrapping his arms around him tightly. Ten minutes later his grip loosened as he drifted off to sleep. Blaine took a deep breath and he too closed his eyes. Within minutes he was asleep as well. When Carol came in to ask them if they wanted any lunch she found them both asleep, wrapped in each others arms. She left the room and went back to the kitchen where she and Burt had some lunch.
An hour and a half later Blaine was woken by the sound of the phone ringing. It took him a second to remember where he was and what the weight on his chest was. Lifting his hand, he stroked Kurt's hair gently and smiled. He'd never been this happy. Kurt completed his life and he intended to be with him for the rest of his life and for every life after this one. They would get through this together. Carol walked in quietly and told him that the phone call was from Dorothy Jones. Mercedes was awake and was asking to see Kurt. Blaine nodded as he gently shook Kurt.
"Kurt, honey, it's time to get up."
He felt Kurt move against him but he didn't wake up. Blaine smiled; he loved the fact that Kurt felt safe in his arms. He held him for another couple of minutes before he tried waking him again. This time he shook him a little harder and he heard Kurt moan, so he told him that Mercedes was asking to see him. This caused Kurt to lift his head and looked bleary-eyed at Blaine, who leant forward and kissed him. Kurt raised his hand, placing it on Blaine's cheek and returned the kiss lovingly. When the kiss ended, Kurt smiled and then sat up properly.
"Did you say Mercedes was awake?"
Blaine nodded and told him that she was asking to see him. Kurt stood up and said that he would freshen up and then they could go. Blaine watched him leave the room and head down the stairs. When he'd gone, Blaine went into the kitchen to tell Burt and Carol what was happening.
"Carol and I will come with you."
"No, but thank you. We'll be fine. I'll call you when we get to the hospital and then again when we leave. It's only a fifteen minute drive either way. I won't let anyone hurt Kurt. I promise."
"Oh Blaine, sweetheart, it's not just Kurt that we're worried about. A threat was made against you as well." Stated Carol
"Then I'll make sure nothing happens to him." Answered Kurt from the doorway, causing the others to turn and look at him. When they saw him they all smiled. Gone was the white face and wide eyes and in their place was the determined look that they all knew so well. Kurt walked into the kitchen and kissed them each in turn before taking Blaine's hand and asking him if he was ready to go. Blaine said that he was and he told Carol and Burt that they would ring. With that they walked out and got in Kurt's car with Kurt behind the wheel.
Damn it, he was with him again but the good thing was that they were alone. He'd follow them, see where they went and he'd get them on the way home.
They didn't talk as they drove to the hospital but Blaine kept his hand on the back of Kurt's neck, gently running his fingers back and forth. As they pulled into an empty parking space, he removed his hand and hopped out of the car. When Kurt joined him, they linked hands and walked over to the hospital entrance. They walked over to the receptionist and asked for Mercedes' room number. Once they had been given the information they headed off to the elevator and took it up to the right floor. As they got off, they almost walked into Detectives Becker and Parker who'd been heading to the lift.
"Sorry boys." Parker said. "Are you going to see Miss Jones?"
"Yes, we were told that she was awake. Have you spoken to her?" Kurt answered.
"Well I spoke to her a little while ago and then called in Detective Becker. It seems that the texts and her fall seem to be related." She said looking at Becker who picked up the conversation.
"It turns out that Mr Karofsky didn't send you those texts or take the photo. At the moment he is in New York and Miss Jones told us that she was indeed pushed down the stairs and that the same person stopped and spoke to her, so that puts Mr Karofsky out of the picture. Also his alibi holds up. We, Detective Parker and myself think it was another student from McKinley. After talked to Miss Jones, we've narrowed it down to the glee club kids, more specifically, one of the boys."
"Certainly none of the senior boys, they love Mercedes and would never hurt her."
"Well we need to talk to everyone. We've spoken to a….." Becker checked his notes, "Mr Figgins and Mr Schuster. We'll be coming to the next glee meeting on Monday afternoon and we'll be talking to all the boys there."
Both Blaine and Kurt nodded even though they knew that none of their friends had done this. Saying goodbye to the detectives, they made their way to Mercedes' room. When they arrived Kurt blanched when he saw her lying in the bed. She was pale and had her eyes closed. Kurt was sure that she was asleep and he was about to pull Blaine out of the room when Dorothy spotted them and waved them in as she squeezed her daughter's hand and whispered that Kurt was here. Mercedes opened her eyes and smiled at him. She held out her hand, he took a hold of it and sat down next to the bed.
"Baby I'm glad you are ok. I was so scared for you."
"Oh Mer, I'm so sorry. This is all my fault."
"Kurt, no baby, it's not your fault. It's his. He's sick. You've done nothing wrong. He's fixated on you, you need to be careful." Mercedes looked over at Blaine. "You need to watch out for each other. The police told me about the text which threatened you. He means it Blaine; he pushed me down the stairs just because of our friendship. If he knows that you guys are dating, who knows what he'll do."
"Mercedes, Kurt and I are going to be careful. We can promise you that. All you have to worry about is getting better. You need to concentrate on yourself and we'll look out for each other."
He leant down and kissed her on the cheek and she smiled up at him. They chatted for the next hour and then the rest of their friends appeared at the door, carrying balloons and stuffed animals as well as some chips and other food. They filled the room with lots of talk and laugher.
For the next few hours they all joked and chatted and avoided talking about what had happened that had landed Mercedes in the hospital. Eventually a nurse came in and shooed them out so that she could have some dinner and get some sleep.
"Finn, do you need a lift home?" Kurt asked.
"Nah, thanks bro. We're all going out for dinner, why don't you and Blaine join us."
Kurt looked at Blaine and raised his eyebrows. Blaine smiled and nodded before answering Finn.
"Sure, Breadstix, right?"
"How did you know?"
Both Kurt and Blaine rolled their eyes, laughing as they walked with Finn and the others. Kurt noticed that Finn was holding Rachel's hand, he smiled, glad that they seemed to have worked things out. When they all left the hospital, everyone headed to their cars.
"See you two at Breadstix." Finn called out as he slid into the backseat with Rachel. Kurt and Blaine both waved their acknowledgement and continued to Kurt's car. They shared a quick kiss before getting in. Blaine called Carol as Kurt was pulling out of the car park and told her of the change in plans. He promised to ring when they left the restaurant. Although not completely happy, she and Burt agreed as long as the boys were careful. Blaine told her that they would be and that they would bring Finn home with them as well. Smiling, he ended the call and put his phone away.
He'd been sitting in his car for hours, waiting for Kurt to come out. When he did, he was surrounded by those damn glee kids. How the hell was he going to get him alone? As the group headed to their cars, he heard Finn call out that they'd all meet at Breadstix. He knew exactly what he had to do. He watched everyone but Kurt and THAT guy leave. Watching him give his Kurt a kiss nearly pushed him over the edge but he took a couple of deep breaths and focused. There were too many people around. He started the car and left the hospital, a plan formulating as he drove to Breadstix. He would be patient; after all, Kurt would soon be his.
When he reached the restaurant, he parked close but not to close. He had to be in just he right spot. He saw Kurt pull up a couple of minutes later. He joined the others at the front door and they all went inside. Deciding he would have time to grab some food himself, he got out of his car and ran to the convenience store across the road. While there, he also grabbed some essentials for the cabin. When he had gotten everything, he handed over his father's credit card with a smile to the bored cashier behind the register. At the car, he put everything except his sandwich and a can of soda in the back. Getting back in behind the steering wheel, he settled down to wait for Kurt.
Two hours later he sat up straight as he saw them all leaving the restaurant. They were all laughing and joking around. Kurt was in the middle and he was the only one he cared about. Once again, he watched the group split up and head for their cars. He started to get a bit concerned when Finn started walking with Kurt and the other one. Getting rid of one was doable, but two of them, he wasn't so sure. Maybe he'd have to do it another time. But he didn't really have any time. Mercedes had survived and she'd been found, that meant they would soon be looking for him. He and Kurt had to go tonight. It was the only way they could be together. He let out a breath when he saw Rachel run up to Kurt's car. She and Finn talked for a minute and then he spoke to Kurt before walking over to Puck's car with Rachel.
He smiled when he realised that Kurt was the last to leave. Starting up his car, he waited for Kurt to pull out of the parking lot. He'd picked the perfect spot. As Kurt left the lot he gunned the engine and drove directly at the passenger side of Kurt's car. Bracing himself for the impact, he felt the car hit Kurt's with enough force to push it sideways. Slamming on the brakes, he put the car into reverse, glad that his father's car was an older model, no airbags and pulled away from Kurt's car. Putting the car into neutral, he got out, surveying the damage. He grinned when he saw the havoc that he'd reeked with the bulbar. He jogged over and saw that Kurt was coming around, shaking his head, while the other one was still unconscious. When he reached Kurt's door, he opened it and leaned in.
"Oh my God, are you alright Kurt?"
Kurt looked at him and nodded before turning his head towards his passenger. "Oh God Blaine! You have to help me get him out."
His anger grew. He didn't have time for this. Reaching down, he pulled out the smaller knife and put it to Kurt's side. Kurt looked down in shock before looking up at he boy standing at his side. How could he have been so stupid?
"I'm sorry Kurt, but we have to go."
"Please, let me check on Blaine."
"NO! He doesn't deserve it. Let's go. NOW! Don't make me hurt you Kurt. I really don't want to but if you don't come now, I'll make sure that Blaine NEVER wakes up."
Kurt looked into his eyes and knew that he wasn't bluffing so he nodded his head as tears came to his eyes. He needed to let someone know what had happened and who had taken him. Luckily his phone was in the console between him and Blaine. He quickly pressed some buttons and started the voice recorder.
"What are you doing?"
"I'm just trying to unbuckle my seat belt. Where are we going to go Jim? It is Jim, isn't it? If I go with you, you promise not to hurt Blaine?"
"Why you're worried I don't know. As soon as we're alone together at the cabin, you'll come to realise that I'm the one you're meant to be with. Come on; let's go before I change my mind."
Kurt reached out and squeezed Blaine's hand, whispering that he was sorry and that he loved him. Getting out of the car was one of the hardest things he'd ever done. Blaine was in a bad way but at least he was alive. If he didn't' go with Jim, Blaine and probably himself as well would be dead. He let Jim lead him back to his car, all the time silently pleading to whoever was listening that someone had called the police and that they would be able to figure out how to find him from the message he had managed to leave. If they didn't find him quickly, he dreaded to think what this boy would do to him.
From the moment Jim's car had hit his to the moment they sped away, only five minutes had passed.