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Chapter 9:Back to square one

Burt was the one who took Kurt to Dalton when school started again. Burt and Carol had been filled in on what had happened and the house had been tense for a few days. Finn was taking his guiltiness out by playing video games all day and Kurt wasn't sure how to be in the same room with him anymore.

Burt was disappointed, all the progress Kurt had been making had just been pushed back several steps by his former glee club. Rachel had called, wanting to come over and apologize to Kurt. Burt had said no, that Kurt wasn't taking visitors. Finn had kicked up a fuss but Burt was having none of it. They had hurt his son and he wasn't nearly as forgiving as Kurt was. Kurt had been quiet and withdrawn. He had grown paler and he stopped eating as much.

Kurt's arms began to wrap around himself again, as if trying to shield himself from the world and it killed Burt to see it.
Burt pulled into the Dalton parking lot and cut the engine and turned in his seat to face Kurt.
"Are you sure you want to go today?" Burt asked.
Kurt took a deep breath and nodded.

'They aren't New Directions' Kurt signed. Kurt had his arms wrapped tightly around him and he knew that Kurt was nervous.
"I'll pick you up at 2:00 for you appointment with the doctors," Burt said and Kurt nodded.
'Thanks dad,' Kurt signed and Burt nodded. Burt could see Blaine waiting for Kurt, coffee in hand. Kurt sat silently for a moment before taking a deep breath. He grabbed his bag, slid out of the car and shut the door quietly.

Burt drove away, glancing in the review mirror, seeing Kurt's arms wrapped around himself. Burt only hoped that he would let Blaine in because Blaine was good for Kurt. He understood him in ways that other's couldn't.

Blaine watched as Kurt approached him slowly, arms wrapped tightly around himself. It broke Blaine's heart. He didn't realize just how fragile Kurt was if it only took a few words to send him looking like this. He looked like he did when he first arrived at Dalton.
"Hey," Blaine said gently as Kurt reached him. "I brought you coffee."
Kurt stared at it for a moment before taking it with a shaking hand. He took a sip and smiled weakly at Blaine.

"I'm so sorry for making you come Kurt," Blaine said. "I shouldn't have pushed you if you weren't ready."
Kurt shook his head and reached into his pocket and handed a note to Blaine.

Blaine, It's not your fault. I wanted to watch you sing. People still scare me but it was worth it to watch you perform. You were so amazing up there and so beautiful. I'm so sorry for what Rachel said to you. I would like to say that she was being protective but she wasn't. She is just selfish and thinks nothing but of herself. You didn't deserve that Blaine and I'm sorry.

Blaine blinked and looked up at Kurt who was looking sad and close to tears.
"Kurt," Blaine said softly and gently pulled Kurt into a hug. He was glad that he didn't flinch and clutched Blaine's blazer with his free hand.
"You have nothing to apologize for. Rachel doesn't worry me, all I worry about is you," Blaine insisted and Kurt nodded against his chest.

"Did something happen this weekend?" Blaine asked, pulling away slightly.
Kurt nodded and quickly pulled out another note and handed it to Blaine.

Finn tried to apologize, for bringing all of New Directions at once to see me when I wasn't ready to see them all. I don't...I don't know how to trust them and Finn said that they were trying to apologize but I wasn't making it easy. Like I owed them. It was dumb luck that they found Karofsky in time and they act like hero's.

Blaine scrunched the note up in his hand.
"I'm sorry Kurt, but they don't sound like very good friends," Blaine said.
'They used to be' Kurt signed. 'I want to trust them but they hurt me.'
"That's understandable," Blaine said and Kurt took another sip from his coffee. Blaine let Kurt compose himself, knowing that he was struggling internally.

"That girl, Brittany," Blaine said. "You seemed close."
Kurt pulled out his phone and typed a note to Blaine.

Brittany and Santana were the only ones who made an effort. They told me they knew that they had screwed up and would have to gain my trust again but they were willing to work for it. Brittany...she's not the brightest crayon in the box so I don't blame her. Santana has always been deadly and very blunt. They visited all the time while I was in hospital, the others felt to guilty to stay for very long.

Blaine read the note and handed back Kurt his phone.
"That's good of them, to recognize what they did wrong and to take action about it," Blaine said finally and Kurt nodded.
'Blaine?" Kurt signed, looking nervous.

"What is it?" Blaine asked, looking worried.
'I'm scared,' Kurt signed slowly. 'seeing New Directions...'
"It's brought back memories," Blaine finished for Kurt. "And you don't think you can be comfortable around the others."

Kurt nodded.
"That's OK Kurt. They'll understand and we'll take it slow, I promise. We are your friends and just want what's best for you."
A tear slipped down his pale cheek and Blaine brushed it away with his thumb. Kurt stepped closer to Blaine and pressed his lips to the shorter boys. Blaine kissed him slowly and gently, letting Kurt control the kiss.

Kurt pulled back as the bell rung.
"Let's go to class," Blaine said, holding out his hand. Kurt took it and allowed Blaine to lead him to their classroom.

Kurt was impressed. Blaine had managed to sneakily spread the word to give Kurt his space without Kurt seeing it. The boys were gentle with Kurt, keeping their teasing to a minimum and their usual outgoing pranks and talking quieter. They treated Kurt normally which Kurt was thankful for and nobody brought up sectionals. Nobody asked Kurt how he was doing, just involved him in the conversation, Blaine being by his side the whole time.

With the class that Kurt didn't have with Blaine, Nick and Jeff stood by his side, talking casually and happily to Kurt. Kurt had gotten along well with the boys and felt comfortable around them because they were gay and didn't judge him at all. They were becoming good friends of Kurt's for which he was grateful for. When the class ended Blaine was waiting for him and took Kurt's hand, walking with him to their next class.

At two o'clock Blaine walked Kurt to the parking lot and saw that Burt was already waiting for him. Kurt gave Blaine a hug, squeezing his hand in thanks.
"Will you tell me how it goes?" Blaine asked.

Kurt smiled and nodded. The bell rang and Blaine gave Kurt was last hug before dashing to his class. Kurt hurried to Burt and slid into the car. They drove back to Lima and straight to the hospital where Kurt would be getting his test done. They were seen quickly and Kurt shivered. He hated hospitals with a passion. First his mother who went to hospital but never came out. Then his father who nearly didn't make it and then with himself who nearly didn't make it.

"How are you doing Kurt?" asked the doctor. She was female and went by the name of Louise. She was nice doctor and had been in charge of Kurt after the accident. Nurse Nancy had also been there to look after him, something which he had been happy about. Nurse Nancy had taken good care of his dad while he had been in here with his heart attack.
Kurt shrugged in answer to her question and she smiled.

"OK, I need you to open up and flatten you tongue so I can see your throat," Louise said and Kurt complied to her request.
She shined a small torch down his throat, giving it a through look.
"You can close now," Louise said and Kurt snapped his shut. She reached out to touch him but Kurt flinched back into Burt.

"Sorry," Louise said, looking sad. "I should have asked first. I just need to touch your neck, to feel you throat OK?"
Kurt nodded, blushing at his reaction. Louise approached carefully and Kurt cringed when she touched his neck. She prodded and massaged it gently. Kurt was relieved when she pulled away. She jotted something down on her clipboard and placed it on the bed beside Kurt.

"OK, everything is looking good. Your throat is healing nicely and I think you're ready to start speech therapy," Louise smiled and Kurt brightened.
"That's good news," Burt grinned and patted Kurt's shoulder gently.
"I'll set up an appointment for you. How's your back feeling by the way Kurt?" Louise asked.

'Better,' Kurt mouthed. After all the times that Kurt had been shoved into lockers, he had many bruises on his back. When Karofsky had been strangling him, he had pushed Kurt hard against a brick wall, bruising his back heavily. At first it had been sore but Kurt barley noticed it anymore.
"Good," Louise said, jotting down another note on her clipboard.
"You exam is all finished. If you'll follow me, I can make the appointment for you," Louise said.

Kurt grinned and nodded happily. They followed Louise through the hospital and to her office.
Eventually a time was figured out. Every Thursday after school Kurt would see a speech therapist. They were given details and the name of the lady who would be leading it. They were given pamphlet's with information to take home and discuss.

Burt was glad that Kurt looked so happy and was reading the pamphlets as soon as they got in the car. At home, he sat down with Carol and Burt as they read through them together. Finn asked a couple of questions but Kurt didn't look at him, much to Finn's disappointment. He was really trying.
Blaine messaged Kurt at around four thirty and Kurt hurried to reply.

How did it go?-B
Really good! My throat is healing nicely and guess what?-K
What?-B
I start speech therapy soon-K
! :D-B

Kurt giggled breathlessly at that.

Kurt, I'm so happy for you-B
Thanks Blaine :D-K

They messaged each other for a while before Kurt was called down for dinner. Kurt couldn't wait until Thursday for his first speech lesson.

Will Kurt speak soon, or will he never get his voice back. Tune in next week to find out ;)
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