Thanks for reading and I would like to personally thank WickedWhisky and Avernim13 for leaving a review. I'm starting to believe that maybe this story is getting tediously long from the lack of reviews I have received, well don't worry the end is approaching. Hopefully you enjoy this chapter something we have waited from the beginning of the story will happen.
I'm grateful that today is the last day of the semester because I don't think I could have lasted another day. I was hoping that by now Blaine would have woken up but unfortunately he hasn't. I got in contact with Wes and Jeff from Dalton so they could let me know if there are any changes with Blaine because the hospital staff were getting annoyed with me constantly calling. Christmas is just in 4 days away usually I would be excited with the idea of getting presents but the only one I want this year is for Blaine to be alright.
"Kurt?"
"Yes." I turn to face Rachel, "Sorry I spaced out?"
"It's okay I was wondering if you finished your paper for senior seminar."
"Yeah I just need to print it out. I'll meet you in class."
"Okay don't take long or else you'll be tardy."
I make my way back to the west wing towards the library. I hope Mrs. Johnson doesn't make a big deal about me arriving late since this is the last day of the semester. Inside the library I find one free computer but just as I'm about to grab it a familiar figure gets it.
"Dave."
Dave turns around, "Oh hey Kurt. What are you doing here?"
"I need to print out my paper for Mrs. Johnson."
"Me too. You can go first."
"Nah you got here fair and square."
"Actually I saw you from across and wanted to get here before you."
"Cheater." I say and stick out my tongue.
"Whatever. Give me your thumb-drive."
"Here" I say and pass him the item.
"Thanks."
Dave inserts both of our thumb drives and prints out our projects. After we both have our papers and make our way to Mrs. Johnson's room in no hurry since we're late already.
"So when do your sisters come to town?"
"They're coming on Sunday."
"Are you happy that they're coming?"
"Yeah of course cause my mom will be off my case for a while and bug the girls about boys and etc."
Giggles "Well I hope one day I get to meet them."
"I could introduce you to Jenny she's great. Mary's alright but can be intimidating."
"And you don't think I can't handle Mary? Huh?"
"No, it's just I don't want her to scare you away from."
"It will take more than a crazy sister to scare me off from you Mr. Karofsky."
"Glad to hear that Mr. Hummel."
We are currently standing outside Mrs. Johnson's door, "You know getting here today seemed shorter than all the other times this semester."
"It's cause today I gave you company."
"True. Maybe you should have given me company these last months."
"You never know maybe next year."
"Maybe Mr. Karofsky and Mr. Hummel you would like to give each other some company in detention." Mrs. Johnson says though I didn't noticed when she opened the door.
"No ma'am." I say.
"Sorry ma'am." Dave says.
"Alright get inside you both are ten minutes late."
We enter the classroom and go to our seats with our friends. I seat down quickly and look straight ahead of the classroom not wanting to gain any more attention but I know it's useless because everyone must be wondering what were Dave Karofsky the bully and Kurt Hummel the victim doing together. I feel a vibration from my phone and wondering which of gleeks would be brave one to ask.
New Message from Rachel
"Are you okay? Was he bullying you?"
"Yes I'm fine and NO Dave wasn't bullying me we were just talking."
"About what?"
"Nothing particular we just saw each other in library."
"Oh are you sure you weren't singing another duet together."
"Rachel what are you talking about?"
"I saw you and him in the auditorium."
"Ms. Berry!"
"Yes Mrs. Johnson."
"Please refrain from using your phone in class and that goes for you too Mr. Hummel."
"Sorry ma'am." We say.
"As I was saying who would like to volunteer first to tell us about their experience volunteering."
"I would Mrs. Johnson."
"Oh thank you for David for volunteering."
David carefully gets up from his seat and walks to the front of the room. I can tell he's nervous because even though one would think that Dave is an outgoing guy he usually prefers to be in the background than on the spotlight.
"Um hi… well I did my volunteer service at Lima General Hospital. I worked with patients who have cancer I give them company hearing them out and just being their friends. Only a few people know that I have in fact volunteered at the hospital for several years. My sister Mary when we were younger was diagnosed with a heart problem.
I see David trembling a little bit and it's killing me that I can't go up there and hold his hand. "I was scared of loosing one of my sisters because even though we fight, I didn't want to loose her. There was a time when Mary had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital; I remember holding on to my sister Jenny and her reassuring me that everything was going to be okay. I know she was as scared as me with the possibility of loosing her twin. Luckily the doctors we able to get things under control and Mary was saved. It took several anguishing years for Mary to get her heart transplant. One would never know that Mary had any health problems from knowing her now. From my experience with Mary I decided to study something health related because I don't want anyone to have to suffer with what I did with the possibility of loosing my sister."
"That was a such a heart warming tale." Mrs. Johnson says with teary eyes. The class begins to clap and David walks back to his seat. Time flies by with hearing other student's performance and then the bell rings announcing school is over for the year. I get up and feel Rachel grab my arm, "We need to talk."
"I know we'll talk later. I'll text you I need to take care of something first."
"It's about Dave right?"
"Yeah, Rachel I beg you not to say anything please."
"I won't you know me Kurt. Hello remember two gay fathers but I would like to know more about this thing you have going on with him."
"It's not just a thing. I'll explain later but I need to go now."
I leave the classroom and take out my phone and send a text to Dave about his whereabouts. I receive a message saying he's at the locker room. I get this déjà vu feeling because it's been a year when I first learned about Dave's feelings for me. I enter the room this time not angry but on the contrary worried about the boy.
"Dave?"
"I'm back here Kurt."
I walk Dave's room and it keeps getting weird because Dave is packing things into his duffel bag just like last time. "Are you okay?"
"Yeah it happened a long time ago."
"I know but there are some things that affect us for rest of our lives."
"I worried at times that Mary's heart will stop functioning and she'll die."
"Shush…. Dave don't say that." I say and hug him, "Mary's healthy and she has been for a long time."
"Thank you Kurt."
"For what sweetie."
"For being here."
"You were there for me with Blaine so now it's my turn to be your rock."
"I hate feeling so vulnerable."
"I know me too. What if we get out of here and begin our winter break with a much happier note."
"Like what?"
"I can't believe I'm saying this but let's go ice skating."
"Look tiger I don't want to be rude but you suck at ice skating."
"Perhaps but I know if I do fall I'll fall into the arms of this very hunk guy."
"Well in that case lead the way."
"Kurt!" I hear Finn yell.
"What!"
"Rachel's here for you."
I make my way downstairs knowing the objective of Rachel's mysterious visit to my home. I know it was wrong of me to avoid Rachel when I clearly know that she's such a persistent girl but I don't want to hear her degrade mine and Dave's relationship.
"Hello Rachel."
"Hi Kurt. Could I speak to you in private?"
"What's going on Rachel?" Finn asks."
"Nothing, I just want to ask Kurt something. I'll see you later Finn." Rachel says and grabs my hand pulling me back upstairs. "Why have you been avoiding me?"
"No I haven't."
"I think when you don't respond to my text messages nor phone calls that is called avoiding a person Kurt."
"It's just…."
We walk inside my room and Rachel takes the liberty to seat herself in my bed leaving me to seat myself in one of the chairs in front of her.
"Okay so since clearly you don't want to begin, I shall." Rachel says.
"How did you even know Karofsky's gay?"
"Well… umm.. do you remember last year I first met Blaine at Dalton because of the undercover mission."
"Yeah but what does Blaine have to do with this."
"Let me get to that."
"Okay continue."
"So yeah you remember Blaine and I became good friends. I was just so happy to finally know another gay guy and one who wasn't bad looking. So yeah one day I was reading a text message from Blaine that read courage."
"Courage?"
"Yeah Blaine told me to confront my bullies unlike him who ran away from his problems. In that exact moment as I was reading the text Dave pushed my phone off of my hand and pushed me against the lockers. I was so freaking pissed off that I chased after him into the locker rooms."
"No you didn't."
"Yeah stupid me. Anyway he told me that the girl's locker room was next door. I asked him what was his problem and he said he was afraid of me peeking at his junk. I then told him he wasn't my type because I don't dig on chubby boys who sweat too much and will bald by the time they're thirty. He warned me to back off but I kept persisting that he hit me because it wouldn't change me no matter what. The last straw was when I said "You are nothing but a scared little boy who can't handle how extraordinarily ordinary you are!" I saw him come near me and I for sure thought he was going to hit me but then I felt his lips against mine. As he pulled away from me I saw the desperation in his eyes and then he tried for a second one but I pushed him away. From that day the bullying got worse to the point he threatened to kill me. I know he wouldn't actually do it but I was so scared that I left McKinley."
"Oh god, Kurt. Why didn't you tell me anything?"
"I didn't wanted to worry you guys plus you know how I feel about outing people."
"I know but this is a lot to take in."
"Please don't say anything. Promise me you won't."
"Fine I promise. But after everything that happened how did you two ended up together."
"Sometimes I can't believe it either but the real Dave is such a sweet guy. Rachel he's everything I could ask for."
"Kurt can I ask you something."
"Sure."
"Was Dave the reason that you and Blaine broke up?"
"Not really but maybe he did play a part. My relationship with Blaine was falling apart because of the long distance and both of us were busy with school activities and etc. Then when I started volunteering at the hospital I got to know Dave and I realized that he wasn't a bad guy after all. I then began to feel butterflies every time I was around him something I hadn't felt with Blaine for a really long time. Dave brings the best out of me and I believe I bring out the best of him."
"Oh wow this is all just so confusing for me seriously Kurt."
"For me it's confusing too Rach."
"Rachel I know I'm asking a lot on your behalf to keep this a secret but Dave isn't ready to come out yet. He has been giving these little hints that maybe the moment will arrive soon but for the time being could you stay quiet."
"Well though I'm not a 100% on this relationship. I know you Kurt and if you're with Karofsky it must be a good reason so count me in to keep your guys relationship a secret."
"Oh thank you so much Rachel." I say and give the brunette a hug.
"You're one of my best friends Kurt, I would do anything for you."
"You and Mercedes are my best friends and you don't know how much I wanted to tell you about Dave but…"
"I completely understand Kurt. So Kurt if Dave does decide to come out anytime soon he should consider joining Glee Club his voice would be a great addition."
"Oh god Rachel, I can't believe you're thinking about glee in a time like this."
"Hey I want to win nationals."
"I?"
"Oh I meant New Directions as a group."
"Oh god I love you Rach."
"Love you too Kurt. Want to sing Defying Gravity?"
"You betcha."
Christmas Eve
"Sebastian."
"Yes mom."
"Could you please set up the table for dinner."
"Yeah."
It's Christmas Eve I should be happy because I'm with my family and I don't have to go to Dalton for three weeks but there's an ache in my heart and that is one Mr. Blaine Anderson. It's almost been two weeks since Blaine's accident but he still remains unconscious though the doctors keep reassuring that he's well with just a few broken ribs and arm. I go see him everyday in hoping that maybe a familiar voice will bring him back but so far it's useless. I know Blaine and I went on only one date but that night changed my life completely.
"Seb?"
"Yup, oh sorry Amy I didn't hear you."
"It's alright, Seb."
"Yeah Amy."
"You're thinking about that boy Blaine right."
"How did you know?"
"Ever since he was in that accident you're not the Sebastian that I love to hate."
"Shouldn't you be glad I'm not bothering you?"
"I would think so, but I hate seeing my older brother so sad."
"Amy I never felt this way for a guy. Before Blaine I would just hook up with guys and be over them but Blaine's different. I don't want a single night with him I really want to get to know him and…."
"I can tell, don't worry Seb he will wake up soon."
"I hope so, I'm afraid that I might in fact only get one night with him after all." I say and notice my eyes getting watery."
"Oh Sebastian…" Amy says and gives me a hug.
I won't admit it but I really did need a hug right now. "Sebastian go wash your face and I'll finish setting up the table."
"Amy doing chores, I must have traveled to the Twilight Zone."
"Shut up Sebastian before I take back my word."
"Okay okay… Thanks Amy."
"You're welcome."
Dinner was like usual Dad and talked about past Christmas dinner when Amy and I were younger and we laughed at the childish things we did. Amy talked about wanting a car for Christmas but dad just laughed and said to keep on dreaming. Mom hinted that perhaps for her birthday in May they would consider and that made Amy happy once again. I stayed quiet in dinner just contributing only when asked a direct question. I know my parents are worried about me but they know me well enough to let me deal with it on my own knowing that when I'm ready to talk I will. The only thing on my mind is Blaine and for that reason I'm driving to Lima to pay him a visit. I arrive at the hospital at 7:00 giving me an hour until visiting hours are over. I walk the familiar hallways to Blaine's room and hoping that maybe this time I'll see him awake and smiling that goofy smile of his. Unfortunately I see Blaine asleep with a calm expression on his face. I walk next to his bedside and grab a hold his cold hand that sends shivers throughout my hand.
"Hey Blaine, Sorry for not coming sooner it's just that today is Christmas Eve. Do you know that all I want this year is for you to wake up. Seeing your face will be best gift I ever received; it will be even better than that year I got my first dog. Perhaps my words haven't wakened you up but maybe this song will.
When the visions around you
Bring tears to your eyes
And all that surround you,
Are secrets and lies
I'll be your strength
I'll give you hope
Keeping your faith that is gone
The one you should call has
Was standing here all along
And I will take
You in my arms
And hold you right where you belong
Till the day my life is through
This I promise you
This I promise you
I've loved you forever
In life times before
And I promise you never
Will you hurt anymore
I give you my word
I give you my heart
This is a battle we won
And with this vow forever has now begun
Just close your eyes
Each loving day
I know this feeling won't go away
Till the day my life is through
This I promise you
This I promise you
Over and over I fall
When I hear you call
Without you in my life baby
I just wouldn't be living at all
And I will take
You in my arms
And hold you right where you belong
Till the day my life is through
This I promise you baby
Just close your eyes each loving day
Every word I say is true
This I promise you
Oh I promise you
"I meant every word in that song Blaine. I hope that you were able to hear this and know that I'll be waiting on the other side for you. Merry Christmas Blaine." I say and caress his face before getting up and hope that maybe Santa may grant me my one wish.
Christmas Day
I hear a loud bang on my door and then he comes in.
"Oh kurtie wake up. It's Christmas morning!"
"Finn it's early please let me go back to sleep."
"No kurtie we have to get up to open presents."
"Finn the presents will still be here in an hour."
"I know but I can't wait. Come on Burt and mom are awake, the only one left is you."
"Ugh fine Finn I'm up."
"Yay Kurt. Meet you upstairs."
"Okay."
I get up from my bed and go my bathroom to take a shower. A warm shower always wakes me up quicker than coffee does anyway. In the tub I hum some Christmas tunes though at times it gets irritating hearing Christmas music all the time in December one can't help singing along. Now dressed I make my way upstairs where I smell Carole has prepared some food and hot chocolate.
"Good morning sweetie."
"Good morning Carole."
"I hope Finn didn't wake you up. He gets awfully excited in Christmas."
"I can tell, where's my dad."
"In the living room guarding Finn doesn't open any gifts."
"Good plan." I say and grab a plate already served and head to the living room with Carole.
"Can I open my gifts mommy?"
"Yes you can Finn."
"Yay."
Finn opens his first gift and is super happy to see that he received the new Modern Warfare game. I don't understand boys and their stupid video games. Carole is pleased with the blouse I gave her. Dad is happy with his gift card to home depot and I'm content with Finn's attempt of a coffee mug that says Best Brother Ever. Carole practically gushed at Finn's gift and demanded a picture of us together. I play with Finn for an hour his new video game before I get frustrated from dying so many times. I believe he was glad I decided to quit because he now could truly enjoy his new toy. I head go back downstairs and watch TV when an ad pops up and the melody Baby It's Cold Outside begins to play which automatically reminds me of Blaine and I singing that song last year.
I turn off the television set and tell my parents that I'll be back soon and to call me if they need anything. I know it's stupid to go to the hospital today of all days knowing that Mrs. Anderson will be there but maybe today she'll let me stay. I arrive at the hospital and go to the gift store to get some flowers for Blaine. Though the hospital is decorated in lively colors it still has that sadn feeling. I make my way up to Blaine's room and am surprised to find it empty. I enter the room and locate a vase and fill it up with water and place it by the window. I then sit myself in a chair next to his bed and just stare at his face for a couple of seconds.
"I guess I should start off by saying Merry Christmas. Before I came I heard Baby It's Cold Outside and it reminded me when we sang that. I think in that moment I fell for you and I was positive that you would kiss me but no you were a perfect gentleman. I was really hoping you would be awake by now Blaine it's hard for me to see you this way."
I lay my hand next to his and close my eyes to prevent my tears from escaping. I'm so absorbed in my own thoughts that when I hear a voice I believe it's my own thoughts.
"You did keep your promise."
I raise my head and see Blaine's eyes open. I must be dreaming because just a minute ago he was deep asleep. "You did waited for me, just like you promised." Blaine says.
"Blaine?"
"Excuse me sir, you have to wait outside." A nurse says.
"What?" I say as I'm being escorted outside of Blaine's room while doctors and nurses rush in.
I hear a knock on my door and give the customary come in to allow the person in. I lift my head up and Jenny enters the room with her jammies on.
"Aren't you a little too old to wear Looney Tunes pj's"
"Shut up, one is never too old to like cartoons."
"Sure."
"Why didn't you tell them?"
"Tell who what?"
"Stop acting stupid Dave."
"I was but I got too scared."
Christmas Eve
"Are you really sure about this Dave?" Jenny asks me.
"Yeah. But will you stick by me please."
"You know I will Dave."
"Thanks but what if they hate me after I tell them."
"Dave mom and dad are very understanding folks. Plus your mommy's little boy she would never hurt you."
"I'm just really scared. I'm not your stereotypical gay. I love sports, videogames, and hanging out with guys."
"Dave just cause you're not Kurt it doesn't mean anything. Everyone is different didn't you learn that in kindergarten."
I can't help chuckle from Jenny's stupid comment, "You always know the right thing to say Jenny."
"I do don't I. Anyway we better go downstairs for dinner."
"Yeah dad hates waiting especially when it's food we're talking about."
We exit my room and head downstairs where everyone is already waiting for us.
"Ugh about time you two got here." Mary says, "I was about to eat but mom preventing me from taking a bite."
"Okay now that everyone is here we may now eat." My father says.
Dinner is pleasant and each of us contributes something to the conversation.
"So David do you have anything you would like to share?" Jenny says.
"Well umm… that I really am happy that Pittsburg is interested in me." I say.
"Pittsburg as in Pennsylvania." Mary says.
"Yeah that one exactly."
"Huh… well congratulations little bro."
"Bloody Mary being nice, this is a miracle." I say.
"Shut up Davey bear." Mary says.
"Don't you have anything else to say?" Jenny asks again.
"Is something going on between you too." My father asks.
"Yes." Jenny says.
"No." I say.
"From my years living with the both of you; I must conclude that you're up to something." Mary says.
"Nothing is going on." I say.
"Huh…." Mary says.
"Last night was a good opportunity to tell them David."
"I know I just couldn't. I tried but the words didn't come out."
"Okay how about this… I'm gay."
"Just like that."
"Yes."
There's another knock on the door and Mary walks in. "Are you going to chatter all day because I really want to open my presents."
"Me me me. Is that all you can think about." I say.
"Nope I also think about me myself and I." Mary says.
"Let's go downstairs." Jenny says.
All three of us make our way to the living room where the Christmas tree is located. I see my mother and father eating the Christmas cookies my mom has prepared and sipping on some hot chocolate. They're laughing and are looking into each other's eyes like they do in those romantic movies.
"We´´re here." Mary says.
"Oh goody it's time to open presents." Mom says.
"I love the way you think mom. Mary says.
Everyone rushes in but I stay behind letting them get hurt in the process of opening gifts. I feel a tap on my shoulder and see it's my mom, "Dave is something wrong."
I respond with a higher voice to grab everyone's attention, "Umm… I have to tell you guys something."
"What is it?" Mary asks with a concern face.
"I just want you to hear me out before…" I say and feel someone grabbing my hand and see it's Jenny.
"Go on… I'm right here." Jenny says.
"David sweetie you're scaring me." My mom says.
"Okay I'm just going to say it. I'm gay."
Ta dum… Dave is out but will the rest of his family be as accepting as Jenny was. OMG Blaine is awake about time he was starting to become sleeping beauty. Yes Avernim13 I'm still hooked on Sebastian sorry boo. Man now that I'm thinking about it this chapter had so much going on. I'm not the owner of Glee cause we know who Kurt and Blaine would end up with. Also I don't own the This I promise you, I just used it for the story. (P.S. that is one of my favorite songs). Please review I loved getting them.I was going to post this next week but my excitement to post this was too much. I hope you enjoy please review you can could this as a late christmas gift.