The next few weeks passed quickly and easily for the young couple. Blaine began to get his strength back after about a week, during which Kurt babied him to no end, never allowing Blaine to leave his bed. Blaine, of course, was beginning to get restless, and was relieved when he was able to convince Kurt to allow him to venture downstairs, and, eventually, outdoors.
Kurt and Blaine were inseparable during those fun-filled weeks, clinging to one another as all new couples do, enjoying the beginning of summer at playgrounds and malls- that is, once Kurt was satisfied that Blaine was strong enough to go out.
But, unfortunately, the boys could not control time, and, before they knew it, their weeks of fun were over and it was time for Blaine to go back to Dr. Patrick.
"Hello there Blaine, Kurt, Burt. It's nice to see you all again. Well, not nice under these circumstances, but I imagine today will be a lot smoother than the last time I saw you. We're just going to do a basic check-up today in order to determine if Blaine is healed enough start chemotherapy in a few weeks. We'll get to take those stitches out of you from surgery, as well, Blaine." Dr. Patrick greeted the trio into the examination room, shaking each of their hands as they all piled in.
The room was a bit cramped with everyone in there, but Dr. Patrick was grateful that Blaine had this family in his life, and he was sure Blaine was grateful for it as well. But, unfortunately, he wouldn't have enough space to examine Blaine with everyone in the room, and he figured Blaine would like the privacy, so he kindly asked Burt and Kurt to sit in the waiting room for just a few minutes while he examined Blaine's stitches.
Burt nodded his head and left the room, having to literally drag a reluctant Kurt out with him.
"It's ok, baby. You'll be just outside. I can survive for a few minutes on my own." Blaine said, reassuringly, giving his boyfriend a sweet smile.
This eased Kurt and made it easier for Burt to drag him out of the room.
Kurt and Burt anxiously waited in the waiting room, both nervous, hoping that the news would be good, but also secretly hoping for any excuse to prolong the chemotherapy, even though they knew, deep down, Blaine would be better off in the long run having been through it. Not a word was exchanged between the two, both men in their own heads, worrying about Blaine.
Dr. Patrick interrupted their thoughts after about 10 minutes, welcoming the boys back into the room with Blaine. Blaine was all smiles.
"Check it out, Kurt!" Blaine said excitedly, lifting up his shirt. "I get this awesome scar from the stitches!"
Kurt couldn't help but laugh at how adorable his boyfriend was in that moment.
"That's great, Blaine." Kurt said, appeasing the older boy.
Blaine's face fell a little at this.
"Great? I was hoping you would think it was hot. I mean, come on... how bad ass is this scar?"
Kurt smiled, walking over to his boyfriend, grabbing Blaine's chin gently and tilting his head up to give him a short peck on the lips, aware of the doctor and his dad in the room.
"You're right, sweetie. It's hot. Supermegafoxyawesomehot, even."
Blaine smiled up brightly at Kurt.
Dr. Patrick hated to interrupt this moment, but he had other patients to see and he still needed to go over the chemotherapy with Blaine and the others. Dr. Patrick cleared his throat, causing the room to turn their attention to him. Kurt stepped back from Blaine, but Blaine reached over to grab Kurt's hand before he could get too far away.
"Well, Blaine's body is completely healed. There were no problems, his stitches did their job and there were no complications with the healing process, which means we can go ahead and get you started with chemo in, say... about two weeks. Starting then, Blaine, you will come in once every four weeks for the next six months, as well as coming in once the week before chemo and the week after to get blood work done. As I told you last time we talked, it will take about a week after each chemo for you to get your strength back, and even then, you won't be completely at full health until these six months are over."
Blaine clung to Kurt's hand even tighter.
"While you are going through chemo, you will lose your hair. I would just like to point out the plus-side of this... no more shaving." Dr. Patrick continued, trying to lighten up the mood a little.
"You will need to avoid people who are sick, or wear a mask if you go out in public the week after you undergo chemo treatment, although I doubt you will be up for going out. Food will taste different to you. Foods you like now, you will probably hate. You will get sick, not be able to move without aches, and will need to keep a constant flow of pain killers in your system for the entire week after chemo. This means waking up in the middle of the night to take the medication. I believe that's all I have to tell you. The receptionist up front can schedule the exact day and time you'll come in for your first chemo on your way out, unless you have any questions for me."
Blaine looked over at Kurt, then at the doctor.
"Can... can Kurt come with me to chemo? I mean, if that doesn't interfere with school too much." Blaine added the last part, glancing over to Kurt's dad.
Dr. Patrick smiled at Blaine, knowing that this question was coming, and feeling silly for not addressing it before.
"Of course, Blaine. While we do not encourage having multiple people come with the patients, bringing just Kurt along should be just fine."
Burt stepped in,
"As long as we get you scheduled to come in during the afternoon, I don't see any problem with Kurt coming with you. Maybe it would be a good opportunity for you boys to work on homework."
Kurt and Blaine smiled at each other. Sure, none of this sounded like much fun, but at least they would be able to stick together throughout it all.
Back at home, Kurt and Blaine immediately ran up to their room, in order to talk about everything they had learned that day at the doctor's office.
"Are you sure you'll still love me when I'm bald?" Blaine joked.
Kurt laughed.
"Hey, anything's got to be better than the loads of gel you put in your hair now. It might be a nice change."
Blaine pretended to be insulted by Kurt's words, giving Kurt a slight playful shove, but, on the inside, he was extremely grateful that his boyfriend was being so supportive.
"And besides," Kurt continued. "Look on the bright side. I heard that hair grows back curly after chemo."
Blaine paused for a second, a serious expression suddenly coming onto his face. He looked up into Kurt's eyes.
"Kurt, I have a confession to make. My hair is already curly. In fact, it's straight up ringlets. That's why I put so much hair gel in my hair. It can't be tamed. I'm kind of self-conscious about it."
Kurt was shocked. And slightly turned on. He had always had a thing for curly hair.
"How did I not know this? We've been sharing a bed for three weeks. I mean... I was wondering why you kept sleeping with gel in your hair, but... wow. Ca-can I see it? I mean... before it's all gone. I'd love to see it."
Blaine hesitantly nodded, told Kurt to wait in the room, then went to the bathroom to run water from the sink over his head. Blaine shouted through the closed bathroom door,
"Are you sure about this? What you are about to witness can never been unseen."
Kurt just giggled, and urged his boyfriend to come out of the bathroom already!
Blaine slowly opened the bathroom door and peeked his head around the corner. Kurt gasped in shock.
Holy shit. His boyfriend was even hotter than he was two minutes ago. How was that possible?
"Blaine Anderson. You are never to put gel in your hair ever again. Do you understand me?"
And then Kurt pounced on his boyfriend, straddling him onto the bed, kissing him aggressively.
Blaine responded eagerly before pulling back, raising an eyebrow at Kurt in surprise.
"Hey," Kurt said. "As far as I know, we won't be able to do this again for a while, so we might as well get it out of our systems now."
Blaine couldn't argue with that logic- as if he would ever argue against Kurt kissing him like that.
Kurt lifted Blaine's shirt up and began placing feather-light kisses to Blaine's scar.
"You were right. That scar is pretty hot." Kurt said in a deep, husky voice.
Blaine moaned under him, then pulled Kurt back up to him to give him a passionate kiss. He was going to make the best of this while he still could.
A/N: This is the last chapter I pound cancer/chemo information into your heads. I swear! Lol. I felt it was necessary to understanding the story, though. But from here on out, it will be 100% Klaine drama, angst, and romance. I promise.
And I know I said Blaine would be starting chemo in this chapter, but as I was writing it, Kurt and Blaine just weren't up for that yet. They were basically screaming at me to make-out first. So, there you have it.
However, chemo will DEFINITELY be starting in the next chapter. I am sure of this.
One last note: SHOUT OUT TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO REVIEWED! You guys rock my world and I'm glad you like the story! I LOVE YOU ALL! -hugs and butterfly kisses-