Chapter 21

Blaine couldn't describe how proud he was of Kurt. Thinking of the timid young boy he had met only a few months ago to the brave young man that had just left the hospital and was now back home safe where he belonged. Kurt had had to spend almost two weeks in the hospital, his bruised ribs had been more severe than the doctors had originally thought. Kurt hated the bed rest but he always had his dad or Blaine there to keep him company. Blaine liked Burt. He was a kind man who loved his son unconditonally, and he was determined to make things right with him. Kurt had been a little nervous at the two men talking at first. He knew the only thing they had in common was him, and he hated being the centre of attention.

"I got you more work." Blaine grinned as he walked into the Hummel's kitchen. It was weird how natural it felt. Burt had let him in with a smile, and offered him a coffee.

"Aren't you supposed to bring flowers when you visit a sick person?" Kurt laughed looking at Blaine who was taking a seat beside him at the table, Kurt's work folder in his hand.

"Well, i think i got you something better than flowers." Blaine grinned pushing the folder forward, a look in his eyes that Kurt couldn't quite place.

"I'm sure the work I missed is going to smell just as sweet as roses would." Kurt said sarcastically as he opened the folder, he gasped when he saw what Blaine had brought for him. "Greys Anatomy series five!" He squealed, holding up the DVD's and reading the back. "You..."

"I know how upset you were about not being able to get it the day they came out." Blaine smiled, he liked the way Kurt's face lit up as he stared at the DVD's.

"How much do i owe you?" Kurt asked.

"Nothing." Blaine smiled, shaking his head.

"But..." Kurt frowned.

"It's a get well present. And a 'I'm proud of you' present." Blaine smiled.

"You are?" Kurt whispered.

"So proud. Now, how about we do an hour and a half of work and then we watch an episode?"

"You want to stay and watch it with me?" Kurt grinned.

"Only if you don't mind." Blaine replied, and Kurt thought he looked a little sheepish, like Kurt would reject him and say no.

"I don't mind." Kurt smiled. "I just...You've visited me every day at the hospital. You stayed for ages, don't you have better things to do?" Kurt asked quietly.

"Nope." Blaine shrugged simply. He turned his head to see if Burt was in the next room, when he saw that he wasn't he continued to talk. "I like spending time with you. I don't know what it is...I know people will think it's wrong. You're my student, and...all of that. But you make me feel like I have some form of purpose. I can help you with your work and you help me be a better person."

Kurt gasped looking at Blaine. He didn't know where that had come from, but the words meant so much to him. "I don't care what people say." Kurt said softly. "I don't think my dad does either, or you wouldn't be here right now."

"I know, he kinda scares me." Blaine chuckled.

"Don't worry his shotgun is locked up." Kurt smiled, tilting his head and watching Blaine. Blaine gasped and Kurt chuckled. "I'm not joking."

"I believe you." Blaine laughed.

"Can we stop now?" Kurt asked after half an hour of studying. "My pain medication is wearing off and my thoughts are going hazy again."

"Of course." Blaine said softly. "Have you been cutting down like the doctors said?"

"Yeah." Kurt nodded rubbing his eyes. "Once I'm off them, Dr. Phillips said i can try taking pain medication to stop the..."

"Is that something you want to do?" Blaine asked. The past week he had seen Kurt, Kurt had only shown signs that he was hearing things a few times, and then he just started speaking a little louder and did a good job of ignoring it.

"If it means i can get myself together, then yes." Kurt nodded. "My dad said he was going to talk about it with me once we get to that stage."

"That's good. You two are getting close?" Blaine smiled, packing their books away.

"Yeah, it's still a little awkward. But...it's okay." Kurt shrugged. Blaine smiled, Kurt doesn't seem upset about it, he seems happy.

"Good." Blaine nodded. "Do you want me to go if you're not feeling up to watching your DVD's?"

"No. I think I need Doctor Sexy to make me feel better." Kurt grinned and then when he realised what he said he blushed. He couldn't believe he had just said that to his teacher, to Blaine.

"Oh i think he can make anyone feel better." Blaine chuckled, he was glad that Kurt was relaxed enough to make jokes like that. Kurt smiled, still blushing but feeling less embarrassed. He stood up and walked over to the cupboards and grabbed some snacks.

"Kurt," Burt called as he walked in. He raised an eyebrow at his son who was putting various snacks on a tray. It wasn't like Kurt to eat junk food, but he was glad to see him having some now. He hated how skinny his son was. "I have to go to the garage for a couple of hours. I'm sorry kiddo."

"It's okay." Kurt said softly. "Me and Blaine are going to watch these." Kurt grinned holding up the DVD's.

"When did you get them?" Burt asked.

"I got them for him." Blaine said before Kurt could lie. "He doesn't stop talking about the show, i thought i could get into it."

"Well you have fun with that. I tried but..." Burt shook his head laughing. "Do you mind staying till I get back?" Burt asked, he was worried about Kurt being home on his own.

"Of course i don't mind." Blaine said softly.

"Thanks." Burt smiles and turned to Kurt. "If you need me. Call."

"I'll be fine, dad." Kurt smiled rolling his eyes. Burt nodded slowly and walked out of the house. "He's been itching to get out of the house."

"It's nice that he hasn't left you." Blaine said softly. "Means he cares."

"I know." Kurt smiled. "I think i have enough snacks for us. You ready?"

"As I'll ever be." Blaine chuckled. Kurt grinned and walked into the front room. Blaine followed him and sat beside him on the sofa. Kurt put the DVD's in and grabbed a throw from the side putting it around him, he looked at Blaine asking if he wanted some but Blaine shook his head. Kurt settled back comfortably and opened the bag of chips, and taking some.

Honestly, Blaine didn't like the show. It was cliched and the acting wasn't that amazing, but Kurt loved it. Kurt's eyes were fixed to the screen, a smile on his face at the happy parts, his eyes tearing during the sad moments and he was laughing when something funny happened. As Blaine watched Kurt, he realised he could watch Kurt like this forever. After watching three episodes, Blaine relized that Kurt was leaning closer and closer to him until Blaine had an arm around him and Kurt's head was nuzzled against his chest, and that was how Burt found them when he came in from work. He stared at his son with his teacher and frowned, he knew deep in his gut that staring at his son with his teacher like this was wrong. But he knew Blaine. He knew Blaine would never hurt Kurt, and he knew his son was careful of who he trusted. And if he trusted Blaine then that was good enough for him. Burt smiled and walked back out of the house, giving them a few more moments alone.