Hey there Terrans, welcome to another Glee story. So, I've always liked the Wildbrams pairing, I like the whole geek-chic vibe between them. So, why not write for the pair? They've made cameos in previous stories so now its their time to shine!
Also, one more thing before we get into this, the timeline is, as usual, AU-ish, you'll find out why soon.
Enjoy!
Artie Abrams never exactly had a normal life. Before he was even ten years old his spine was almost pulverized in a car crash, thankfully it wasn't, and he still had complete control over the entire top half of his body as well as his hips. But that didn't really help with one thing; he yearned to propose to his long-time girlfriend Katherine '' Kitty '' Wilde. She was amazing, sure she was beautiful, but the pair also had chemistry. They could talk for hours and still have tons to say to one another.
That's why it absolutely shattered both of them when Artie went to film school and she, Ohio State. The pair had agreed to stick together, after-all they did love each other more than anything else in the world. Unfortunately, one bad night at the New Directions 10 year anniversary, both woke up in bed with their exes; Jake and Tina. An act they both regretted, but nevertheless, they couldn't deny that it would happen again, with Artie's degree in arts as well as Kitty's education and teaching degree, they would at least be studying for the next 8 years. In different states which were at least 8 hours apart. It was this fact that led the pair to end their relationship, something neither of them wanted to do, but had to.
Thankfully, at Kurt, Blaine, Santana and Brittany's wedding, the pair were able to air out their confession to each other, partly due to them both being absolutely plastered. They admitted that they were miserable without each other. Going through random hookups and flings with people they weren't even that interested in. It was this fact that led Artie Abrams to do something he almost never did…quit. He left the Brooklyn film academy and enrolled in classes at Ohio State University, like Kitty. When he told her this she was shocked. It was so…unlike him. He never quit, unless it was rage quitting at games like Call of Duty or Overwatch.
Despite this, Artie's career at Ohio State, had led to him getting a bit of a rep in the Lima community. Soon he was being booked for routine gigs, such as Bar mitzvahs, school picture days, and even the occasional wedding. These events, although small and private, still paid pretty well, to the point where for Kitty's 21st birthday, he had given her a spare key, more specifically the one to the new 3 bed 2 bath apartment he had just bought for the pair.
Kitty herself hadn't gone without her fair share of success either. After graduating from WMHS, she'd realized how big of an absolute bitch she'd been to everyone around her; even her own boyfriend! Naturally, the young woman realized what the best way was for her to redeem herself was; become a teacher.
Strangely, the young woman had a way with children, being able to easy communicate with them on their level.
Even with only a GED, she had still been given the opportunity to be a student teacher for the first grade at a local progressive school, conveniently only 3 blocks away from WMHS. The principal of the school was originally hesitant to hire Kitty, after all, she was only 21. It was due to the intervention by one Quinn Fabray, an existing teacher at the school, that Kitty was not only given the job, but also a choice parking spot near a tree. Her students adored her, some of the boys in her class had even proposed to her a few times. It also didn't hurt that she kept a 4 pound jar of jelly beans on her desk in which any kid who did well could come and take one.
Naturally, both Kitty and Artie were loving their lives at the moment, the only problem being Artie's mild depression. Sure he'd made peace with the fact that he'd probably never walk again and would be spending the rest of his life in a wheelchair. But in secret, he did still fantasize about dancing on stage, being able to breakdance and slow dance at his and Kitty's wedding, those thoughts haunted his mind. Sadly, he'd given up hope on having a normal life, he'd forever be the crippled dweeb who got a hot cheerleader to go out with him for free.
-x-
Currently, Artie and Kitty found themselves in their apartment, busy having Quinn and Puck over for dinner. Next to Tina, Puck was Artie's best friend, and Kitty still idolized Quinn, seeing her as nothing less than a goddess.
'' Woohoo! 8-4. I'll take my 100 dollars in cash, thank you very much'' Artie gloated.
'' Whatever'' Puck grumbled, digging into his wallet. '' Call of Duty's outdated anyway.''
'' Says the man who's been on a losing streak for the last week'' Quinn piped up, wrapping her arms around her fiancé.
'' Hey, I've kind of been busy'' Puck defended standing up.
'' You go in twice a week to the compound.''
'' Ooh, exposure'' Kitty grinned from the kitchen, her head in her hands. The woman was currently busy boiling pasta for dinner.
'' Watch it Katherine'' Puck smirked.
'' Well, this is getting interesting'' Artie said, wheeling himself over to where his friends were. '' Who's going to start the fight first?''
'' No one is fighting anyone baby. Sorry'' Kitty bent down, kissing her boyfriend.
'' Aww'' Quinn cooed. '' I remember when you were that romantic.''
'' I'm still plenty romantic. Remember last Thursday?''
'' Sex doesn't count Noah.''
'' She's right. If it did then Puck would be Raj Koothrapali.''
This was met with laughter from the two women, Puck however, wasn't amused.
That was how the night went, laughter and stories shared between good friends. Puck himself eventually got drunk enough that he became exceptionally honest.
'' did I ever * hiccup* tell you about the first night Quinn and I had when we bought our first place. We had just finished watching London has Fallen and let's just say, we fell into bed.''
'' Noah Puckerman!'' Quinn gasped.
'' No, don't stop. More details, your wedding toasts are writing themselves'' Kitty grinned.
Artie laughed at his girlfriend's latest quip, but stopped once he felt a vibration from his shirt pocket.
Digging in it, the man pulled out his phone, to find a Gmail notification on it.
'' Ill be right back guys, I uh…have to…go to the bathroom.''
'' Do you need help dude?'' Puck asked.
'' No!'' Artie unintentionally snapped. '' I mean…no thanks, remember I still have full control over everything above my knees.''
The man wheeled himself up the ramp into his and Kitty's bedroom. Once inside, the man opened the Gmail app on his phone and read the email.
The email
From the desk of Professor Christian Hans
Dear Mr. Arthur James Abrams, my name is Professor Christian Hans. I am a professor, doctor and medical researcher at the university of Zurich in Switzerland.
Before I continue I am sure you are wondering as to how I even got your contact details, well, I am I correspondence with a dear friend of yours; Tina Cohen-Chang. She gave me your details so I could contact you.
The reason for this email is with regard to your spinal injury. Whilst I am aware that it was pulverized when you were eight years of age, myself and a team of researchers have recently been able to use a specific spinal attachment that was originally created in Berlin, to regrow the spine of multiple white mice. We have been granted access to human trials and we are sure that you are the perfect test subject for our research.
Kindly get back to me at your earliest convenience.
Artie put his phone down and wheeled himself back to his girlfriend and friends.
-x-
'' That was a fun night'' Kitty said, running her fingers up Artie's chest as the pair lay in their bed together.
'' Sure was.''
'' You're hiding something.''
'' Excuse me?''
'' Arthur, I've known you long enough to know when you have a secret, spill it.''
'' I don't have any secrets to hide.''
'' Really? So if I checked your phone I wouldn't find anything…untoward?''
'' Honest, there's nothing there Kitty cat.''
'' Alright. But just to be sure'' Kitty got up and grabbed her boyfriend's phone.
'' Wait! You got me, I got an email from someone'' Artie panicked.
'' Who?'' Kitty's tone changing as she came back to bed.
'' A researcher in Switzerland. Professor Christian Hans, he talks to Tina a lot.''
'' Really? What'd he want?''
'' He wanted me.''
'' For?''
'' A trial. He and his team have researched the use of a spinal attachment made in Berlin. So far, they've regrown white mice spines and are ready for human trials. Based on what he's been told by Tina, apparently, I'm the ideal test subject.''
'' So, are you going to do it?''
'' I don't know, I'm not making this decision without you.''
'' Don't even start Arthur. This is your body, therefore it's your decision. I'll be with you 100% of the way, no matter what your choice is.''
'' You sure about that?''
'' Yes Artie, I'm sure.''
And scene. Thanks so much for reading everybody, hope you're all doing awesomely. As usual, stay safe and stay awesome.