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Wow I just reread the previous chapters and totally had a big cringe fest. I mean, obviously my writing style has changed, and I've gotten better with grammar. (One can only dream) This story will definitely take a bit of a twist from the original idea. I wanted them to rekindle and work it from there, and don't get me wrong, they will. I think I'm going to approach it a different way. That they aren't blind to it but instead, tiptoeing around it. They both know it's a new chance at friendship and love. It's time for them to work out what happened. Especially with Blaine's abrupt departure. I'm going to spend a few more chapters clearing up the past first so there is more background to follow. I will be going back and forth a while with flashbacks.
The past few days were nothing but awkward between the two. Everyone in the house could sense it. The confession of Kurt's feelings blindsided Blaine. He couldn't wrap his head around the fact that Kurt used to like him. How could he have been so oblivious to it? He was so concerned that Kurt would find out and reject him that he never considered reciprocation an option.
Regardless of what was happening between them, Blaine was Kurt's doctor and first of all had to follow his responsibility to treat Kurt. He followed the treatment regimen that Kurt's previous doctors had set. He deemed them appropriate to treat Kurt's symptoms from his knowledge He still needed to do a full work up on Kurt to create his own treatment plan. Kurt seemed healthy based on his labs, but his heart issues were concerning. He remembered in the file that Kurt suffered a heart attack only days after he moved away. Kurt only started to get sick after he left and this fact struck him, made Blaine feel so guilty. He left when Kurt needed him the most. He was determined to try and make up for it now.
It just didn't make any sense. Kurt's symptoms were all over the place and were too vague that they could be connected to multiple disease states. There wasn't a clear understanding of what was happening to Kurt. One day he would be fine, as if he was completely healthy then another day, he would be bedridden. All he knew was that Kurt was dying and he needed to do everything in his power to treat him.
Blaine knew that he had to swallow his pride in order to properly assess Kurt as he had planned to do today. The two barely exchanged any words besides the usual interactions during treatments beside the occasional response to a question. He grabbed his medical bag and walked over to Kurt's room. Part of his job description as Kurt's personal doctor was also being his caregiver.
"Kurt, it's time for your medication." Blaine said, knocking on his bedroom door. Kurt had been spending a lot of time avoiding him after their interaction the other day. He bit his lip while waiting since Kurt was taking longer than usual to open his door. Even with their conversation, Kurt was always compliant with the treatments. After a few moments of silence, Blaine knocked again, louder this time. "Kurt, this is important. Please open the door." Once again, Blaine was met with silence. Blaine reached to grab the doorknob, "I'm going to come in now, Kurt." He said as he slowly as he opened the door but was met with Kurt collapsing onto the floor. "Blaine, don't."
Blaine immediately rushed to Kurt's aid and held him in his arms, assessing for any injuries that could have occurred. "Blaine, stop. I'm fine. This happens a lot." Kurt said weakly, struggling to get up. "I didn't break anything. Nothing hurts."
Blaine shook his head and felt Kurt's pulse, it was weak. "Kurt, this is not okay. It was a good thing I was here. Now, let's get you on the bed." He slowly got Kurt to sit on his bed. He felt his forehead, it was burning up and Kurt was drenched in sweat. He grabbed his thermometer from his bag to take Kurt's temperature. When it beeped and read 101 degrees Fahrenheit, it confirmed Kurt had a fever.
"Here, let get you your medicine and then we can have you rest." He grabbed Kurt's medicine box and emptied the pills into his hand. He tried to help Kurt take each pill. "I'm not a baby, Blaine." Kurt said, trying to grab his medicine to take at once like he normally did. He managed to take it with a few sips of water. "Those should help break this fever you have. How long have you felt like this?
Kurt sighed and moved to lay down, relaxing into his bed, his body aching. "It just started an hour ago. I was fine. I only fell when walking to the door." He admitted, letting out a groan. He could feel his head continue to pound and he just wanted to sleep.
"Hey, I'll be right back. I'm going to get something for your forehead." Blaine said, standing up to walk to Kurt's bathroom to grab a washcloth. He ran the washcloth under some cold water before ringing it out and walking back to Kurt's bed. He placed the cloth on his forehead, "This should help."
Kurt closed his eyes; the washcloth did feel good on his forehead. He felt weak but he was used to these spells. They happened often and didn't last too long. They did have him weak for a few days afterward. "I'm sure you read about these in my file." Kurt suddenly said. "They usually happen more often around this time of the year." He explained. He was silent for a while, trying to keep himself calm. "I'm used to it. They've been happening for years. Actually, ever since you left, they started happening so it's nothing new. This is my life, Blaine. For the past four years, this is what I've had to deal with. While you were out doing who knows what, living your life, I was here in this house trying to survive. That's all I've been doing, surviving."
Here is another chapter! I honestly never thought people would read this. Ever since Glee was taken off of Netflix, I've been missing it more and more. I still listen to glee covers on a daily basis but it's not the same as knowing I could watch it at any time. I will probably slow down writing with school becoming more intense. I thought I would crank out as much as I could while my schedule is pretty light. Thank you so much to everyone who is reading.
