Blaine tried to stay awake, he really did, but he was just so exhausted. He had been awake most of the night, sick to his stomach. He hadn't thrown up, but he felt awful. On top of that he had a terrible headache, he was freezing cold, and every muscle in him ached. He wasn't exactly sure why he had showed up to school in the first place. His dad had already left for work when he woke up, and his mom was out of town so he had no one to take care of him. It was apparent he was sick to everyone else, and Kurt was worried about him and wanted to take him home, but there were only three classes left in the day. Blaine was losing faith that he could make it, but he didn't want to get behind in school.

After his English class was lunch. He had no desire to eat. Kurt sat with him at the table, trying to convince him to give in and go home. They were having pizza in the cafeteria, and the smell was getting to him.

"I don't feel good," he mumbled. "I'll be fine. I'm gonna go to my locker." He got up from the table, pressing his hand over his mouth and telling himself to not get sick. He knew Kurt was following him down the hall. Blaine broke into a run and hurried into the boys' bathroom, overcome with nausea. He hunched over a toilet, but couldn't throw up. There was nothing in his stomach. Kurt came in behind him and wrapped his arms around him.

"'m cold," Blaine murmured. "You're warm."

"And you're sick," Kurt told him. "Did you throw up?" Blaine shook his head and closed his eyes. "Come on. We're going home. I'm going to take care of you." Blaine was too worn out to protest. He leaned on Kurt as they walked down the hall.

"What's wrong with me?" he moaned. He had gotten his flu shot, so it couldn't be that, but whatever was wrong wasn't a simple cold.

"I don't know, honey. Let's just get you home. You feel hot." Blaine felt hot in his face, but was shivering, like his body couldn't decide if it was hot or cold. His head was throbbing so bad he felt dizzy and his teeth chattered from how freezing he was. He held on to Kurt, trying to warm up. "I'm gonna sign us out in the office, and then we can leave." Blaine nodded and walked with him, struggling to keep up with his pace.

Kurt excused them both from classes for the rest of the day. Blaine let him help him lay down in the backseat of his Navigator.

"We're gonna go to your house," he said. "You'll be more comfortable there." Blaine nodded, and Kurt draped a fleece blanket over him. "I keep it in the back for emergencies. Cover up and I'll turn the heat on." Blaine curled up in the seat and breathed a sigh of relief as the heater came on. "We'll be there really soon, honey. Just close your eyes." Blaine obeyed, trying to stay as still as possible. He wasn't buckled in, so he shifted every time Kurt had to stop or go over a bump.

Blaine could tell when they were turning into his neighborhood, so he managed to sit up. His head was still pounding, and every little movement made his joints ache more. He fished his keys out of his bag and gave them to Kurt.

"I'll go unlock the door and then come back to help you inside," he told him. "Just sit tight." Blaine leaned his head against the window, tugging the blanket closer around him. Kurt tapped on the window and Blaine sat up. "Come on, honey. Do you want me to carry you?" Blaine shook his head and slid out of the seat holding onto Kurt as he led him inside. "Do you want to get in bed? Or lay on the couch?" Blaine gestured to the stairs, and Kurt helped him walk up the staircase one at a time. He was so weak and just wanted to fall into bed.

"Can I sleep?" he asked anxiously once he got to his room. Kurt sat him down on his bed.

"No, not yet. Just sit tight for a minute. Here, change into some pajamas." Kurt got into his dresser drawer and handed him a pair of navy blue pajamas. "Can you do it yourself?" Blaine nodded sleepily, just wanting to lay down. "Okay. I'll be right back. I'm going to find you some medicine."

"Kitchen," Blaine mumbled, clearing his throat. "Third cabinet." Kurt walked out of his room and Blaine pulled his polo shirt off. He shivered and quickly dressed in his pajamas. He felt more comfortable, but was still cold. He pulled the covers back on his bed and climbed in, still shaking. Blaine closed his eyes, unwilling to wait for Kurt to return.

When he opened his eyes he wasn't sure if he had dozed off or not, but Kurt was standing over him, looking worried.

"Did I… did I fall asleep?" he asked, confused.

"No, I don't think so. I was only gone for a couple of minutes. Can you sit up for a minute?" he asked. Blaine didn't want to move, but Kurt helped him get propped up against his headboard. Everything hurt so bad. "I got you some Aleve. Let's chck your temperature first." Blaine opened his mouth obediently as Kurt gently stuck their digital thermometer under his tongue. After several seconds it beeped loudly, the sound ringing in his ears. "It's 102.8."

That was high, they both knew that, but Blaine didn't care at that point.

"Should I call your parents?" Kurt asked. "Maybe your dad could come home." Blaine shook his head adamantly.

"No no no," he murmured. "I want you." He swallowed the pills Kurt brought him and laid back down. He flipped onto his stomach and buried his face in his pillow. He hadn't felt so sick in a long time. Kurt rubbed his back, and Blaine felt a cold washcloth on the back of his neck.

"Does that feel good?" he asked. Blaine nodded slowly. Being under all the blankets had made him suddenly hot, and the coolness of the cloth felt soothing. "Good. Can you go to sleep?" Blaine nodded again, already feeling like he was dozing off.

"Don't leave me," he mumbled. Kurt pressed a kiss to his hot cheek.

"Never."

Author's Notes:

Sorry for not posting! I got all tied up and didn't get home until very late yesterday. On the bright side, I got a 96 on my final!

Once I finish posting this I'm leaving for a doctors appointment, but this evening I should be able to write, so hopefully I can get something done.

Also, I've been wanted to start a multi-chapter story. I have my drabble series and a cute little oneshot I'm working on, but I wanted to write something longer. If you have any ideas or anything you think I should write leave a comment and I'll look at it!