That night, they ate and made Bryan's cookies, hiding them in the book as so when Thea and Blaine went to visit him the next day, they walked in with just the book. They saw Bryan sitting with Ian, looking a bit too cozy for Blaine's tastes.
"I think you should redo your eyebrow.." Bryan said, running his thumb across Ian's eyebrow. "I think it'd look sexy..."
Ian smiled. "I'll think about it.."
Bryan grinned. "Just for me?" he asked, draping his legs over Ian's lap.
Ian winked. "Just for you."
Bryan blushed, wrapping his arms around Ian's neck. "I can't wait to see you with all your piercings..."
"I can't wait to see you with those hip piercings.." Ian said, his voice low.
Bryan blushed again. "You'll like that?.." He whispered, leaning in close.
"I'd love that," Ian practically growled.
Bryan shivered, leaning in to kiss Ian when he heard Blaine call his name, causing him to jump and sit straight up immediately.
Ian giggled. "I'll see you in a little bit.."
"Bye.." he said, standing and straightening his clothes as he walked over to Blaine.
"Well...You two looked pretty comfortable.." Blaine said carefully.
"We're...Talking.." Bryan blushed.
Blaine nodded. "Well this is Thea.."
"Hi sweetie!" Thea said, hugging him tightly.
"Nice to meet you.." Bryan smiled shyly. "Umm..Blaine..They lowered my dosage..I feel a lot better today."
"Good!" Blaine smiled, handing Bryan the book. "We brought this for you."
Bryan raised an eyebrow as Blaine handed him the book. "What's Twilight?"
"Ohmygod!" Blaine exclaimed. "I think I just died a little.."
Bryan jumped a bit at Blaine's exclamation. "Should I know of it?"
"No..It's from when I was a teenager. It's still my favorite book.." Blaine explained.
"Wait..Is this that book that all of those really awful vampire movies came from?" Bryan asked. Thea giggled and Blaine looked like there was no more good left in the world.
"Yeah.." Blaine said quietly.
"Oh Blaine, don't be sad..I secretly like them.." Thea sighed. "Not to your level, but still."
Blaine smiled lightly. "Well anyways..There's something in it for you. Just open it when you're alone."
Bryan raised an eyebrow but nodded, tucking the book under his arm.
"So who's that hottie you were hanging on?" Thea asked, looking over at Ian who was walking in the direction of the rec room.
Bryan blushed. "Oh..Umm..That's Ian.."
Bryan looked up and saw Blaine's questioning look. "We're just talking.." Bryan said defensively as Thea snorted in disbelief.
"Oh honey, you so like him. He's cute!" Thea pressed.
Bryan blushed again, looking down as he fiddled with the corner of the book.
"Just be careful. Kurt has a feeling about him.." Blaine said softly.
"What do you mean?" Bryan asked as they started walking to his room.
"He thinks he's kind of a player..." Blaine explained.
Bryan bit his lip. "I-I think he's really nice.." He said, not sure if he agreed with Kurt's theory or not.
"Like I said, I just want you to be careful just in case.." Blaine said softly.
"Thanks.." Bryan said, smiling a bit as he thought about the previous night.
"Was last night better than the night before?" Blaine asked.
"Definitely.." Bryan smiled as they walked into the room.
"What did you do?" Thea asked.
"Well..I called Trent.." Bryan said, putting the book on his bedside table.
"Oh? How was that..?" Blaine asked.
"He asked me to forgive him..I told him I didn't know.." The teen said, looking at the flowers.
Blaine nodded. "Follow your heart.."
"I will..But then...Ian came and talked to me when I got off of the phone." Bryan said, unable to hold back a smile.
"How was that?" Thea asked.
"Don't tell on him, because he could get in a lot of trouble but.." Bryan bit his lip, holding back a smile. "We snuck out.."
Thea's smile grew. "To where?"
"We went on the roof and just..Looked at the stars and..talked.." Bryan said, sighing dreamily, but Blaine didn't look so amused.
"Did he try anything?" Blaine asked protectively.
"No..." Bryan giggled, rolling his eyes playfully.
"So you like him?" Blaine asked.
"I don't know.." Bryan said shrugging.
"When we walked in, it didn't look like you didn't know." Thea chuckled.
Bryan blushed. "We were just talking.."
Thea laughed again, smiling at the blushing boy.
"H-how was school..?" Bryan asked, desperate to change the subject.
"It's good." Blaine said. "Everyone misses you."
"I can't wait to go back.."
Blaine smiled, nodding. Bryan looked up as there was a knock on the door and he saw his doctor poke his head in. "Mr. Anderson?" he asked, looking at Blaine.
"Yes?" Blaine asked, walking out of the room.
"I just wanted to have a word with you in my office about Bryan's progress. You're going to be his legal guardian soon, correct?" the doctor asked.
"I'm meeting his mom tomorrow to finalize it," Blaine said. "How's he doing?"
They walked into his office and sat at the desk, Blaine sitting in the chair across from him. "I see Bryan twice a day, and I have to tell you, he is a fantastic young man..But it concerns me that he's still having these thoughts.."
"W-What do you mean?" Blaine asked. "He seems so much better when I talk to him.."
"This morning..He told me he had an emotional conversation on the phone with his ex..And he thought about how much easy it would be to just end it..He's very honest about his feelings when I speak to him, which is rare in situations like these.." The doctor explained.
Blaine nodded. "What should we do?"
"Well I started him on his new anti-depressants this morning after we spoke, and I haven't spoken with him yet to see how he's taking it." The doctor said.
"Can he still leave next week?"
"He's already shown great improvement in his mood and eating habits, so if he keeps it up, and these thoughts start to stop, then yes." The doctor smiled.
Blaine nodded. "Thank you.."
"You're welcome Mr. Anderson." The doctor said as Blaine got up and walked back to Bryan's room.
Blaine sat back on the edge of the bed and smiled softly.
"What was that about?" Bryan asked.
"He said you are improving but...you're still thinking about it.."
"Oh...Yeah.." Bryan said, looking down.
"Do you want to talk about it?" Blaine asked.
"It was just last night when I got off the phone with Trent..I only thought about it for a second.." Bryan said as Thea grabbed his hand.
"Is it more of a thought or possibility?"
"Thought...I-I couldn't do that to everyone again..It would be too selfish.." Bryan whispered.
Blaine grabbed Bryan's other hand. "Just know that we are here for you and we can't wait for you to come home."
"Thank you.." Bryan smiled.
Blaine nodded. "You're welcome."
They sat in there talking for a bit until there was a small knock on the door and Bryan saw Ian poke his head in.
"Babe? Oh. I forgot you still had visitors."
"Babe?" Thea asked smiling.
"Do you want us to go?" Blaine asked.
Bryan blushed as he shot Thea a look.
"Um no..I was just going to tell Bryan, I have the card again tonight..So..Keep that in mind.." He said, winking at Bryan before closing the door again.
Bryan got chills as Blaine eyed him.
"What?" Bryan asked, unable to hold back his smile.
"Nothing.." Blaine said softly.
"Oh let him have his fun." Thea giggled, slapping Blaine's arm playfully,
"I didn't say anything," Blaine laughed.
"I saw that look!" Thea giggled.
"Fine," Blaine chuckled. "Have fun but not too much.."
"Don't listen to him, do what you want, he'll never find out." The said, patting Bryan's shoulder.
Bryan blushed. "We talk, Blaine..It's just really pretty and relaxing out there. It's nice to get fresh air.."
Blaine sighed. "Alright..But don't let him talk you into anything you don't want to do." He added firmly.
"I won't," Bryan said softly. "Talking to you that first time really helped me, Blaine. I'm going to be careful."
Blaine smiled, squeezing Bryan's hand. "I trust you.."
"Thank you, Blaine," Bryan smiled.
"You're welcome Bryan.." Blaine said.
"You should totally look in the book!" Thea smiled.
Bryan giggled. "Alright.." he said, opening it. "B-but I'm not supposed to.."
"Secret!" Thea smiled. "We wanted to do something for you.."
Bryan looked down at them. "Oh my god! Is that peanut butter and chocolate chips?"
The roommates nodded, smiling wide.
"That's my favorite!" Bryan said happily. "Thank you!"
"We just thought you might want some real food.." Blaine said chuckling.
Bryan nodded, giggling.
They stayed for a couple of hours until it was almost time to leave.
"We should probably go. I need to get things ready for tomorrow," Blaine said softly.
"And it seems like you have a date," Thea added, smiling.
Bryan blushed. "I'll see you guys tomorrow?" he asked, smiling.
"Of course," Blaine said softly.
Bryan hugged them both before they left and he walked over to the rec room, hoping to find Ian there.
He thought about that night. Maybe he'd bring the cookies and share them.
He had the book tucked under his arm as he saw Ian sitting on the couch watching TV. "Hey.." He smiled, sitting next to him.
"Hey beautiful," Ian said softly. "How was your visit?"
Bryan couldn't help but blush. "It was good.." he smiled, looking over at his crush.
Ian wrapped an arm around Bryan's waist. "Is this okay?"
Bryan smiled, scooting closer to Ian and resting his head on his shoulder. "This is perfect.."
Ian smiled, rubbing Bryan's side with his thumb.
Bryan shivered a bit at the touch, sighing happily.
"So did you decide if you wanted a second date?" Ian asked.
"I think I would highly enjoy that.." Bryan grinned.
"Mmm, good," Ian hummed.
Bryan smiled. "I also have a surprise for you.." Bryan smiled.
Ian looked over. "What is it?"
"You'll see when we go on our date.." Bryan said, setting the book on his lap.
"Are you...reading to me?" Ian asked, looking down at the book.
"You'll see. And hopefully you'll like it..But no, I'm not reading to you." Bryan giggled.
Ian laughed. "Alright.."
"When are we gonna go?" Bryan asked.
Ian looked around. "Do you have another session? If not, we can go now.."
"He told me to come if I was up to it..I might lose points, but I'd rather go with you." Bryan smiled.
Ian bit his lip. "Let's go then.."
Bryan smiled as they stood and he grabbed Ian's hand.
They snuck through the hallways and up to the roof, laying down where they had the night before. "So when do I get the surprise?"
Bryan sat up, sitting with his legs crossed as he opened the book and held it out to Ian.
Ian giggled. "Cookies? You're so cute.."
Bryan blushed. "Blaine brought them for me. I thought you might like some?"
"That's sweet," Ian said softly, taking a cookie. "Thank you.."
Bryan smiled, "You're welcome.."
Ian took a bite before lifting the cookie to Bryan's lips.
Bryan grinned, his cheeks growing pinker as he took a bite, licking the crumbs off of his lips.
Ian lick his lips as he looked up at Bryan.
Bryan smiled shyly, batting his eyelashes a bit as he set the book down next to him.
"You're just so beautiful..." Ian sighed.
T-Thank you..." Bryan said softly.
Ian smiled. "You're welcome.."
Bryan leaned forward, pressing his lips to Ian's in a small sweet kiss before pulling away, blushing still.
Ian smiled. "I'm not used to those kinds of kisses. They're nice.."
"What kinds of kisses are you used to?" Bryan asked.
Ian shrugged. "Kind of like last night. But more.."
Bryan nodded, grabbing another cookie and laying down. "Am I too innocent for you sir?" Bryan giggled lightly.
Ian shook his head. "No. Like I said..It's nice.."
Bryan smiled. "So what school did you go to before you had to come here?"
"You probably wouldn't know it. It's up north.." Ian said, looking up.
"Oh.." Bryan said. "Are you gonna go back?"
"I don't think so.."
"Why not?"
"Too many memories. I don't like it.."
"Do you mind if I ask why?" Bryan said softly.
Ian swallowed loudly. "I-It's not something I talk about.."
Bryan nodded, kneading his lip between his teeth.
Ian stayed quiet, staring up at the sky. He didn't like talking about it. It made people pity him. They didn't look at him the same way. He didn't want that from Bryan.
"I won't judge you if that's why you won't open up.."
"It's not a happy story.." Ian shrugged.
"Well neither was mine..But I opened up to you.." Bryan said sitting up.
Ian sighed. "What happened to you is bad. But honestly, I'd much rather be in your position."
Bryan looked a bit hurt as he stood. "Look..I really like you..And I hope you like me too..But I feel like I barely know you..And I don't know exactly what this is between us, but I don't want to be in it of we can't talk.." Bryan said, getting a bit angry.
"Bryan..I like you..I do. I just..It's just...It's hard to talk about. I'm not used to having people wanting to know. It's not that I don't want to..I just need time.." Ian said quickly.
"Well when you're ready to talk, let me know.." Bryan said, walking back into the hospital.
Ian sighed, running after Bryan. "You can't get back without the card.." he said quietly, walking behind him.
Bryan said nothing, continuing to walk as Ian trailed behind him.
Ian walked him back to his room. "Bryan, I'm sorry.."
Bryan looked back at him, as he put the cookie book in his nightstand. "Why?"
"Because..I want you to like me...But this could...You might not want me.."
Bryan turned around, his hair falling in his eyes due to lack of product. "Ian..I really like you..I really do..I've never felt like this..Even with my ex..I want to give you a chance.."
Ian looked down but nodded. "I'm scared you won't look at me the same way. I don't understand this. I don't allow myself to feel these things..But when I'm with you, I can't stop it...I don't want it to end.."
"Ian.." Bryan said, cupping his cheek. "It won't.."
Ian bit his lip to try to stop the trembling. He really wanted to try. But he was scared.
Bryan looked into Ian's blue eyes. "I know we haven't known each other for long...But I want you to trust me.."
"I-I do.." Ian said quietly.
Bryan nodded, leading Ian to sit on the bed with him.
Ian took a deep breath. "I..I try to keep a distance from people. When it came to relationships, I didn't trust anyone. So whoever I was with was pretty much to get something I needed or wanted. I kept this...thing...the reason I've never trusted anyone...I kept it hidden for years..I didn't think anyone would believe me...So I just kept it to myself and promised to never get close to anyone.."
Bryan cupped his cheek, "You can tell Me Ian.."
Ian's voice grew quiet as he tried not to cry. "When I was young...I was molested..by my uncle.."
Bryan gasped, "Oh my god..."
"It started when I was ten..." Ian said, staring at the floor and fidgeting with the hem of his shirt.
"H-How long did it continue?" Bryan asked softly.
"Until I was fifteen.." Ian whispered.
"Ian...I-I'm so sorry.." Bryan said quietly.
"It's fine.." Ian said quietly, his gaze not moving.
"H-How did it go on for so long?" Bryan asked.
"At first..I was young. I didn't understand. The more I started to realize, the harder he tried to act like it was normal. He'd hold me...He told me he loved me..I didn't know..But as I got older..I saw what it was and felt disgusting..."
"How did it end?" Bryan asked, grabbing his hand.
"I didn't think my parents would believe me. So..I convinced my friend to help me get proof.." ian said quietly, looking up at their hands. He was sure Bryan was just trying to be nice.
"How did you do that?.." Bryan asked, hoping he wasn't asking too many questions.
Ian sighed. "He..He recorded it.."
Bryan squeezed Ian's hand, not knowing what to say.
"It's over now.." Ian said. "I just..I can't go back. Not yet at least.."
"What exactly are you here for?.." Bryan asked.
"I just wanted a place to be safe..Where I could get away. I got really depressed. I stopped going to school. I just felt like I couldn't handle life..So I did some research. I found this place and came here.."
Bryan nodded. "Does it help?.."
"It does. But I'm scared to leave..Sometimes I think it would just be better to stay.." Ian said quietly.
Bryan pulled Ian into his arms, hugging him tightly as he felt the tears well up in his eyes.
Ian trembled against Bryan as he cuddled up to his chest.
Bryan stroked his hair softly. "I'm here for you.."
Ian let his tears fall. "You leave next week.."
"I'll come see you ever day.." Bryan soothed.
"You don't have to.." Ian said quietly.
"I want to.."
"R-really?" Ian asked, his voice a little hopeful."
"Of course.." Bryan said softly.
"Thank you.."
"You're welcome Ian.."
"Maybe I'll be ready to leave soon.."
"And then you can come with me to get my hips pierced." Bryan smiled.
Ian shivered. "I-I'd like that.."
Bryan smiled, nuzzling into Ian's hair.
"Thank for listening..." Ian said quietly.
"Any time Ian..I mean that." Bryan smiled.
"I-It feels really good...to be in your arms.." Ian admitted.
Bryan lay back on the bed, pulling Ian down with him and holding him close.
Ian closed his eyes, relaxing at the touch. He had never felt so right. But being here with Bryan made him happy.
Bryan tilted Ian's face up, pressing their lips together in a sweet kiss.
Ian sighed softly, smiling as they pulled back.
"Thank you for talking to me Ian.." Bryan whispered.
Ian nodded. "P-please don't tell anyone..."
"I wouldn't ever do that to you.." Bryan said quietly, looking into Ian's beautiful blue eyes.
"Thank you.." Ian whispered.
Bryan smiled. "You're welcome...The nurses will get mad at us if they find us like this.."
Ian nodded, not ready to let go. "Do you want me to go..?"
"No.." Bryan said softly.
"I don't want to be alone..."
"Neither do I.."
"Maybe I can come back after they do their rounds..?"
"They lock the doors..Oh wait..You have the card.." Bryan grinned.
"We're also in the same place," Ian giggled. "I won't need it. Is that a yes?"
"Yes.." Bryan smiled.
Ian leaned in, kissing him softly. "Thank you.."
Bryan couldn't help the blush that colored his cheeks. "You're welcome.."
"I should get back. I'll be back as soon as the nurses are done.." Ian smiled.
"Alright.." Bryan smiled.
Ian kissed him once more before walking out and heading to his room.
Bryan laid back on the bed with a big grin on his face until he turned over and saw the flowers on the table. Oh right..Trent..He felt special and happy when he was with Ian. But there was still Trent.. He lay on his back, looking up at the ceiling. He still had feelings for Trent..But he broke his heart. He did say he was sorry. But what if he did it again? Bryan sighed. He had to talk to Ian about this..But not tonight.. He just wanted to enjoy tonight. Especially after Ian opened up. A little bit later, the nurse came in and checked on Bryan before turning off the light and closing his door. It usually took about fifteen minutes before they finished. He stayed still in his bed, waiting for Ian to come back. This was the first time he realized how empty and lonely this room is.
A little while later, Ian slipped inside and closed the door. He sat on the edge of the bed. "Hey beautiful.."
"Hey.." Bryan smiled, lifting the blanket, and motioning for him to lie down.
Ian climbed under the blanket and sighed. "Mmm, you're warm.."
Bryan smiled, kissing Ian softly. "So are you.."
"Really?" Ian asked. "I'm so cold.."
"You feel warm.." Bryan shrugged, nuzzling under his jaw.
Ian scooted closer. "You feel good."
"So do you.." Bryan sighed softly.
Ian smiled, kissing the top of Bryan's head.
"Goodnight Ian.."
"Goodnight babe.."
Blaine checked into the hospital the next day, feeling like he could fly. He just left the courthouse and was officially Bryan's guardian. He couldn't be happier.
Before he got to see Bryan, the nurse had told Blaine that the doctor needed to talk to him.
Blaine looked confused, but walked into the office and sat down. "Is there a problem?" He asked, looking concerned.
"Well..Bryan broke one of our major rules...This morning, one if our nurses went to check on everyone." the doctor sighed. "She found another patient in Bryan's bed.."
"W-What? Who was it?" Blaine asked, having a feeling he already knew.
"Umm..Ian.." the doctor responded.
Blaine sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose and sighing heavily.
"Are you alright?"
"Yes..I'm fine..Is..Is he in trouble?" he asked, looking up.
"They each have to stay in their rooms today. On Fridays we have special activities for people with a certain amount of points. They can't go to that today either. They will lose a couple points." the doctor explained.
"Can I go see him?" Blaine asked.
"Yes," the doctor nodded.
"Thank you.." Blaine said, standing and walking to Bryan's room.
Bryan was laying in his bed. His eyes went wide when he saw Blaine.
"Hey.." Bryan said timidly.
"Hi.." Blaine said, sighing as he sat down.
"I'm guessing they told you.."
"Yeah.." Blaine said quietly. "You said you two were just talking.."
"We are..He just..He didn't want to sleep alone.." Bryan said quietly.
"You know the rules."
"We didn't do anything.."
"That's beside the point, Bryan. You're not supposed to have anyone in your room after lights are out."
"I know..I just..He was having a tough night.." Bryan said, looking down at his hands.
Blaine shook his head. "I can't even be mad at you.,"
"Really?" Bryan said, looking up.
"I would've done the same thing. Even though I'm really not sure how to feel about him. I just don't trust him right now.."
"Why?" Bryan asked.
"He's cocky. He's all over you. He has you sneaking out and now you're in trouble because he wanted to sleep with you.." Blaine sighed. "He seems like a bad influence."
Bryan bit his lip, looking down.
"I just don't want you in trouble. Or getting hurt."
"I won't get hurt..We're not dating.." Bryan said quietly.
"You don't have to be dating to get hurt.." Blaine said softly.
Bryan nodded, picking at his blanket. "So how'd it go in court?"
"It all worked out," Blaine said.
"So..You're my guardian now?" Bryan smiled.
Blaine nodded. "I am.."
Bryan grinned. "Good."
Blaine smiled softly. "Are you still having those thoughts?"
Bryan shook his head. "The medicine is helping.."
"Good. I really can't wait to get you settled in at the house.."
"Me either.." Bryan smiled, looking up at Blaine.
Blaine smiled. "How were the cookies?"
"Amazing!" Bryan said happily. "I really miss real food."
"Only a few more days.."
"Yeah.." Bryan sighed, thinking about Ian.
"So..Are you sure nothing is going on?" Blaine asked.
"Positive.." Bryan nodded.
"Alright.."
"Thank you for coming..I think I would've gone crazy if you didn't visit every day.." Bryan said.
"It's not a problem," Blaine said softly. "I'm glad to be here for you."
The days came and went until it was finally Bryan's day to go home. Blaine, Kurt and Thea were all coming to pick him up, but he wanted to say goodbye to Ian before he left.
Ian was sitting in his room, looking down at the floor when Bryan walked in.
"Hey.." Bryan said softly.
"Hey.."
Bryan walked over to the bed, sitting next to Ian and pulling him into a hug."
"I miss you already.." Ian whispered.
"I miss you too..." Bryan said softly, stroking his hair.
Ian rested his head on Bryan's should, kissing his neck softly.
Bryan shivered slightly, tilting Ian's head up to capture his lips in a deep kiss.
Ian gasped, kissing Bryan back as he wrapped his arms around his neck.
Bryan placed his hands on Ian's waist as the emotions flowed through the kiss.
Ian sighed softly at the touch, pulling him closer.
Bryan was happy to be leaving, but he really didn't want to leave Ian..He had all of these emotions and he didn't know what to do with them. All he could do was live in this moment.
Ian couldn't stop the quick sob that came out. He didn't want to stop kissing but he couldn't control himself.
Bryan pulled away, seeing tears in Ian's eyes. "Please don't cry.."
"Please..Promise you'll come see me?" Ian asked. "I like you..So much..I don't want to lose you.."
"I'll come every time I can..I promise.." Bryan said, wiping Ian's tears.
Ian nodded. "I'm s-sorry. I'm not usually like this.."
"Don't be sorry.."
"When I get out...I want to take you out..on a real date..If you'd let me.."
"That sounds amazing Ian..." Bryan smiled.
Ian smiled, leaning back in to press their lips together.
Bryan sighed into the kiss, placing his hands on Ian's cheeks.
Ian gave a low moan, reveling in the feel of kissing Bryan.
Bryan opened his mouth, allowing Ian to slip his tongue inside and whimpering lightly.
Ian gasped, pulling Bryan closer to him and tangling his hands in his hair.
"Ian.." Bryan moaned against His lips.
"I-Is this too much?" Ian asked carefully.
"N-No.." He whispered.
"You feel so good.." Ian breathed out, pulling Bryan so he was almost on top of him.
Bryan climbed onto Ian's lap, leaning down to kiss him.
Ian let out a sharp whine. He had done this quite a few times but nothing had ever felt like this.
Bryan's breathing sped up as he placed his hands on Ian's shoulders.
Ian let his hands slip down to Bryan's slender hips.
Bryan rolled his body slightly. "Ian.." he whined.
Ian gasped. "Ohh Bryan..That feels so good..So hot.."
"I-I think we should..Unh..Oh god.." He moaned as Ian's hands roamed to his ass.
Ian closed his eyes. "So perfect.."
"I-Ian.." Bryan panted, pushing his hips back into hands.
Ian moaned loudly. "Yes baby?"
"Y-Your hands.." Bryan gasped.
"Is it okay?" Ian asked carefully.
"It's amazing..But I don't want you to get in trouble.." Bryan said softly.
Ian nodded. "Blaine will probably be here soon too...But for the record...Your ass is perfect...And your hips...You're so sexy.."
Bryan blushed. "T-Thank you.."
Ian gave him a chaste kiss. "You're welcome, gorgeous.."
Bryan climbed off of his lap and sat on the bed when a nurse came in. "Bryan, It's time to go.."
Ian smiled softly. "I'll see you soon?"
"Yeah.." Bryan smiled, squeezing his hand before giving him a hug and walking out with the nurse.
Blaine smiled wide when he saw Bryan, pulling him in for a tight hug. "You ready to go home?"
"Yes.." Bryan sighed as Thea and Kurt hugged him as well.
"We have to make a couple stops first.." Blaine said as they walked out.
"Where?" Bryan asked, squinting into the sun.
"Well first...We are taking you to Applebee's for some amazingly delicious food. Then we'll stop to get some of your stuff." Blaine smiled. "How does that sound?"
"Sounds perfect!" Bryan grinned excited at the idea of a well cooked meal.
They all got into the car and headed to the restaurant. "I couldn't imagine not having real food in over a week," Blaine sighed as they sat down.
"It's torture..And you lose points if you don't eat it.." Bryan sighed.
"Points?" Thea asked.
"We have a points system.. You gained them for going to group, talking with the nurses, laughing. You lost points for crying, being angry, not eating, sleeping too much, or being negative.."
"But do they mean something in the end?" Kurt asked.
"Well for some it can affect how long you stay, but for a lot of us it's just if you have enough you get to do special stuff at the end of the week." Bryan shrugged.
Thea nodded. "So what's going to be your first meal out of the hospital?"
"Oh god..I don't even know.." He grinned, looking over the menu.
Blaine smiled. "You can get anything you want.."
"I'm so happy to be out of there..." Bryan sighed.
"We're happy too," Kurt said softly.
Bryan smiled before it faded a bit as he thought about Ian.
"What's wrong?" Thea asked.
"Nothing..Just thinking..The steak looks good." He said, attempting to perk back up.
"It is!" Blaine smiled. "I always get that."
"What're you thinking about honey?" Thea pressed.
"I'm fine..Really." He smiled.
Thea knew he was lying but gave in. "What're you getting Kurt?"
"Salad." He answered immediately.
Blaine rolled his eyes, sighing.
"Nu uh!" Thea objected. "You can make a salad at home. We are here to eat."
"Red meat is not good for my figure Thea!" Kurt said, looking over at the redhead.
"I didn't say you had to get red meat. They have other things." Thea said simply.
"I agree with Thea.." Blaine said softly.
Kurt sighed. "Fine.." He said, grabbing Blaine's hand. "What should I get?" He asked, leaning over to kiss Blaine's jaw.
Blaine smiled. "Hmm..Grilled chicken and steamed vegetables?"
"That's perfect.." He smiled, giving Blaine a small kiss.
"You're perfect," Blaine grinned.
Kurt laughed lightly as Blaine announced he was going to go to the bathroom and walked off, Thea looking to Bryan, prepared to question him.
Bryan bit his lip, trying not to catch her gaze.
"You miss him, don't you?" she asked.
"..Yeah.." Bryan said softly.
"Well how about we don't tell Blaine and when you miss him, I can take you to see him?" Thea smiled.
"See who?..That Ian boy?" Kurt asked quickly.
Bryan blushed to his scalp, looking down at the table.
"Thea, that boy is bad news." Kurt said, sipping his water. "I understand the bad boy thing can be sexy, but it's not good Bryan."
"He's more than that.." Bryan said quietly.
"See Kurt? He likes him.." Thea said smiling.
"He got him in trouble," Kurt said, rolling his eyes.
"Blaine told you?" Bryan asked.
"Ooh! How?" Thea giggled, bouncing a bit.
"He tells me just about everything.." Kurt says softly.
"It wasn't a big deal. Nothing happened.." Bryan groaned.
"What happened?" Thea pressed. "Did you guys get caught making out or something?"
"He needed someone to talk to. He stayed in my room. Not a big deal.." Bryan explained.
Thea made an "Oooooo" sound, tracing her finger around the rim of her glass. "And then?"
"We fell asleep. That's really all that happened."
"Well that's no fun." Thea pouted.
"Thea!" Kurt spat.
Bryan's blush deepened.
"What?" Thea asked. "He's eighteen."
Kurt rolled his eyes.
"So is he a good kisser?" Thea asked excitedly.
"Ohmygod.." Bryan blushed as Blaine sat down.
"I'll take that as a yes.." Thea whispered.
Bryan nodded lightly before Blaine or Kurt could see.
Thea let out a small giggle as Bryan bit back a smile.
"So what's going on?" Blaine asked, eyeing Thea.
"Nothing." Thea said quickly. "I don't know about you, but I really want a margarita."
Blaine smiled. "I'm alright.."
"Fine, Bryan? You want one?" she asked.
"Thea.." Kurt said in a warning tone.
Blaine glared at her. "He's eighteen."
"I know." Thea shrugged as Bryan held back a giggle.
Blaine sighed. "Lord, Thea.."
"What? When I was eighteen I drank, and I turned out just fine." Thea said simply.
"Yeah. Well I'm really not up for getting arrested," Blaine said, shrugging.
"Good point." Thea sighed.
The waiter came and got their order and they went back to chatting and laughing. Bryan smiled as their food came and immediately started eating, moaning at the taste if the steak.
Blaine grinned. He was so happy to be helping Bryan.
"Oh my god.." Bryan groaned after he swallowed. "So good.."
Thea chuckled. "Don't hurt yourself.."
Bryan laughed lightly as he continued to eat.
"He's eating like Finn..We're going to have to expand our grocery budget." Kurt said.
Blaine just nodded. He hadn't told Kurt but he was so stressed about money. He really needed another job. It used to be just him and Thea. A teacher's salary wasn't much, but it was enough for two people. But now with Kurt and Bryan here, he wasn't sure how he was going to keep up. He figured he would get online and look for some night jobs when they got home. He'd have some time while Bryan got his room together. They finished their meal, stopped by the pharmacy to pick up Bryan's medicine, and started towards Bryan's to pick up his things. Blaine had brought a few boxes and carried then to Bryan's room. Bryan but his lip as he saw the empty pill bottle on the dresser, trying to ignore it as he started pulling out clothes.
"Do you need help with anything?" Blaine asked.
"Umm..I've got the clothes..I just need my art stuff..It's with my sheet music in my closet." Bryan said.
Blaine smiled, grabbing a box and starting to pack.
Kurt was helping Blaine gather the art supplies, which was surprisingly a lot, when he saw a keyboard hiding under some clothes. "Bryan?"
"Yeah?" Bryan asked.
"You play?" he asked, pulling out the expensive looking keyboard.
"Oh..Sometimes.." Bryan said, blushing.
"You should bring this.." Kurt smiled.
"C-can I?" he asked.
"Hell yeah!" Thea grinned, looking through a box. "Oh! She grinned, pulling out a ukulele. "You just have a shitload of talent don't ya?"
Bryan shrugged, blushing more. "I've had a lot of time.."
"It's like a baby guitar!" Thea enthused, strumming it once and smiling wide.
Blaine giggled. "You're such a dork.."
"Hey..You can't be mean to someone holding a baby guitar." She said strumming it again.
"Oh my god," Blaine said, laughing.
Bryan smiled, letting out a laugh with the rest of them. It felt good to laugh again.
They finished packing and headed to the apartment, bringing the boxes upstairs and showing Bryan his room. "I-It's not much..But it's better than the couch.."
"I really can't explain how much it means to me that you're doing this.." Bryan said softly, setting down the box in his arms.
"We're happy to help. I'm so happy that you're here.." Blaine said softly.
Bryan nodded. "Thank you so much..I'm going to start looking for a job. I'll do anything I can to help."
"Just make sure school is your first priority," Blaine said softly.
Bryan nodded. "God..I'm probably so far behind.." He sighed.
"We'll help you," Blaine smiled.
"Thanks.." Bryan said, pulling his laptop out of a box and setting it on the bed.
"Let me know if you need anything," Blaine said softly before walking out and sitting on the couch. He grabbed his laptop and started his hunt for a night job.
Kurt plopped down on the couch next to Blaine, wrapping his arms around his shoulders from the side. "What are you doing?" He asked, looking at the screen.
"Looking for a part-time job.." Blaine said softly.
"Why?" Kurt asked, resting his chin on Blaine's shoulder.
"Money.." Blaine said quietly.
"Blaine..I've been thinking..You guys are gonna have a lot to deal with with Bryan money-wise..And I'm kind of just another mouth to feed..I think I should move back to my old apartment..To make it easier on you.." Kurt said quietly.
Blaine shut his laptop and turned. "Y-you want to move out?"
"Well..I love living here with you..I just want to make it easier for you to keep up with money and everything. I don't have a job..I'm kind of just a liability at this point." Kurt said timidly, shrugging.
Blaine swallowed hard. He didn't want Kurt to leave. "How will you get the apartment back if you don't have money now..?"
"I'll take out a loan..Maybe..I don't know yet..I just don't want you to have to worry about money..It sucks.." Kurt sighed.
Blaine nodded. "I-I need a cigarette.." he said, getting up and walking outside.
Kurt watched as Blaine walked out, kneading his bottom lip between his teeth in thought.
Thea was out on the balcony when Blaine walked out. "Hey..You okay?"
"Kurt wants to get his old apartment back.." Blaine said, looking down.
"Why?" Thea asked. "I get that he's better, but I thought he wanted to stay?"
"He's worried about me worrying about money. He wants me to be less stressed. But I don't want him to go.."
"Tell him that." Thea said simply.
"But what if it's what he wants?" Blaine asked. "What if he needs...space between us?"
"Okay, stop. Don't go making your blown out of proportion assumptions..Talk to him.." Thea said, holding up a finger.
Blaine sighed. "You're right.."
"I know.." Thea nodded.
Blaine finished his cigarette and went back inside. "You told me to tell you when I need something. There is something I need.."
"What is it?" Kurt asked, looking up at Blaine.
"Please stay..I'll sleep on the couch if you need more room. Just please...stay with me.." Blaine said quietly.
Kurt stood, walking over to Blaine and cupping Blaine's cheek. "Blaine..This isn't a bout room..But do you really want me to stay?"
"More than anything," Blaine said softly. "I don't want to wake up without you.."
"Okay..But you don't need to get a second job..Alright? I'll get one to help out..I wouldn't feel right if I didn't." Kurt said holding Blaine close.
Blaine nodded. "It would help a lot.."
"Alright baby..I love you.." Kurt said, kissing him softly.
Blaine smiled. "I love you so much, Kurt.."
Kurt smiled sweetly. "So Valentine's day is coming up.."
Blaine perked up. "It is.."
"What would you like to do? I know it'll be hard to get privacy here..But I don't mind..As long as I'm with you.." Kurt said, swaying them a bit.
"Why don't we all go to dinner then you and I can find something to do?" Blaine asked.
Kurt smiled, dipping Blaine and smiling. "That sounds perfect.."
Blaine giggled happily. "I love you.."
"I love you too.." Kurt said, leaning down to kiss him softly.
Blane smiled, pulling Kurt over to sit on the couch. "I'm going to miss having you at school.."
"Who says I still won't drop by?" Kurt asked.
"I know. But the kids love you.." Blaine said softly.
"I love them too.." Kurt sighed.
"What kind of work do you want?" Blaine asked.
"Anything that pays really.." Kurt said.
Blaine nodded. "Makes sense.."
Kurt rested his head on Blaine's shoulder. "I love you.."
"I love you too Kurt.." Blaine smiled.
Kurt kissed Blaine's cheek softly. "Forever.."