Well I certainly did not expect this chapter would be so long. Not crazy Dalton long, but yeah it's the longest I've written...ever...in my life so this is an exciting moment we're all sharing right now.
Okay well, lots of fluff for this one and more to come!
P.S. Sorry for taking so long to update. Also, just a reminder if you want to follow me on tumblr: sillylazylcp-me you can go there and yell at me if I don't update fast, or if you prefer to yell at me via twitter I'm Good_Ol_Starkid.
P.S.S. Another apology if it gets confusing and your head starts hurting...or maybe that was just me.
There was a knock on the door. Shane hurried to the door and just opened it without checking first who it was.
"Okay, if I had a gun you'd be dead by now." Kurt reprimanded Shane.
"Hello to you too." Shane moved over so Kurt could come in, he shook his head, just like Blaine, he thought. "So, Reed…" Shane prompted.
"Oh," He must be really eager, "Well, Reed doesn't really care, just the thought of someone doing anything for him astonishes him." Kurt began.
"Okay…" Shane was waiting for more.
"Do something simple," Kurt suggested, "he can get a little…overwhelmed by bigger gestures, and will probably feel guilty, like he doesn't deserve it."
"What?" Shane asked totally appalled.
"Yeah." Kurt rolled his eyes, clearly thinking the same as Shane, "So, maybe just watching a movie, getting some ice cream, just…be with him. I think he'd really like that."
"Simple. Good. Thanks!" Shane smiled.
"You're welcome!"
Shane was about to leave when he remembered, "Oh yeah, Blaine's in his room over there." He pointed Kurt to the right direction to which he answered with a nod.
"Thank you."
When Shane walked out, Kurt was on his way to check on Blaine when he heard the door opening.
"Ummm…Kurt?"
Kurt turned around and saw Shane's head peeking through the door. "Yeah?"
"Where does Reed live?"
To say that Reed was freaking out was saying little, he was pretty much hyperventilating, his heart thudded against his chest so hard he thought he was about to have a heart attack, his hands were shaking, he didn't know what to wear or what to do with his hair. He could only hear the clock ticking, time was passing by too fast and he just wanted to curl up on a corner. On the other hand, he couldn't wait to see Shane again and wished he would just hurry up and end his suffering.
Kurt knocked slightly on Blaine's door.
"Go. Away." He heard Blaine saying, he opened the door and said in a low voice, "It's me, Kurt."
"Kurt." Blaine was pleased to see him; he knew Kurt wouldn't be a pain like his brother. He tried to sit up but the world started spinning and he had to close his eyes.
"Shhh its okay, don't strain yourself." Kurt's voice was really soothing and Blaine appreciated that, it was just what he needed. Kurt flattened the wrinkled sheets and fluffed Blaine's pillows; then he moved to closed down the curtains, not completely though so some streaks of light could still brighten the room a bit.
"You don't have to do this." Blaine said.
"Hush, rest. I'll be right back." Kurt silently closed the door before stepping out.
Kurt looked around for the kitchen and when he found it, he perused around looking for a glass which he filled with water once he got it. Then he returned to the living room where had left his bag, he searched for the painkillers and returned to Blaine's room.
"Here, take this."
"What?" Blaine blinked a few times, this time Kurt helped him sit up. Blaine took the painkillers and then sighed; he hadn't realized he was so thirsty until he gulped the rest of the water. Kurt giggled.
"I'll get you more water." Kurt was about to get up when he felt a hand holding his arm.
"Don't. Stay with me." Blaine said almost in a whisper. Kurt couldn't say no and just sat there, running his fingers through Blaine's hair.
Reed's heart sped up again when he heard the knock; he straightened up his clothes quickly and took a deep breath before opening the door, that air was all gone once he looked at Shane with his dazzling smile.
"Hi." Shane said.
"Hey," Reed breathed.
They just stood there for a minute before Shane asked, "Can I come in?"
"Oh yeah, sure! Sorry!" Reed stepped away and let Shane inside the apartment. Once the door was closed Reed just stood there awkwardly, not used of having guests (except family, close friends and Kurt, of course). "So…what are we doing?"
"Well, I thought of just hanging out here, watching movies, I brought popcorn!" Reed loved Shane's enthusiasm over something as simple as that.
"Sounds great! What are we watching then?"
Shane didn't answer for a second cause he was mesmerized by Reed's laugh, but he quickly snapped out of it, "Well I didn't know what you like so I just brought a whole bunch." He opened his backpack and showed Reed all the DVD cases in there.
"Wow! You have a collection over there!" Shane laughed, he had actually rented all of them on his way to the apartment. He started by picking three, then five, then he felt unsure so he ended up grabbing random ones.
"Yeah so just pick one you like!" But Reed always had a hard time when it came to make a decision, especially with so many choices, so he took the easy way.
"How about this, you make the popcorn and I'll just pull a random movie out of the bag? We'll both be surprised then!" Reed smiled, he felt so smart. Not only he avoided getting an anxiety attack, he was also keeping himself away from fire or any sharp object. That is until he remembered that the corners of DVD cases were also dangerous for him, which he didn't until he cut his fingers with one of them.
"Damn," he said as the blood dripped from his fingertip.
About ten minutes later, Blaine drifted into sleep, when he woke up and couldn't find Kurt he began to worry, "Kurt? Kurt!"
"I'm here! What's up, it's something wrong? Are you in pain?"
Blaine laughed, "No, I'm okay. I just…wanted to know if you were still here."
Kurt smiled, "Of course, I'll be here all day."
Then Blaine realized he didn't know what time it was, "What time is it?"
"It's three o'clock." Blaine noticed then that Kurt was holding a glass.
"What's that?"
At first Kurt didn't understand the question but then he seemed to remember, "Oh yeah! It's for you, this should help." He held the glass to Blaine.
"What is it?" Blaine asked suspicious.
Kurt rolled his eyes, "Just drink it."
Blaine still wasn't sure but he did anyway, "Not bad."
"It's mineral water," Kurt said, "with lemon and salt."
"Wow, are you sure it's gonna work?"
"Yeah," Kurt smiled confidently.
"How do you know?" Blaine definitely felt curious.
Kurt just shrugged, "Internet." They both laughed.
"Thanks for everything, Kurt. You really didn't have to." Blaine took Kurt's hand.
Kurt smiled, "I wanted to." Then he kissed Blaine's right cheek. This time Blaine didn't fall asleep, this time they just looked at each other, enjoying the presence of the other.
"So who's the lucky winner?" Shane said happily as he stepped out of the kitchen with a bowl of popcorn in his hands, nothing seemed out of place except there was no Reed around, "Reed? Where are you?" Shane called.
"Over here!" Reed shouted.
Shane left the bowl on the coffee table, "Where's here?" he laughed.
Reed stepped out of whatever room he was in and said with a smile, "Sorry, over here!"
But Shane's smile faded when he saw a wet tad of paper on Reed's finger colored in red, "Oh my god, are you alright?" Shane ran to the small boy.
Reed laughed, "Yes, don't worry I just need a band-aid." Shane didn't look so sure, "Seriously! I'm extremely clumsy, I'll be there in a sec."
Shane reluctantly walked back to the living room and Reed joined him a short while after with a smile and showing him his finger. The only thing Shane could do was smile back at him. "Who's the winner, then?" Shane repeated.
Reed took the backpack that was between the two of them and picked a DVD (more carefully this time), he read the title, "Bolt." He then had the biggest grin that made Shane's heart flutter, "It's one of my favorites!" Reed couldn't wait anymore and he hurried to pop the movie into the play, not without hitting his leg with the coffee table first, but he shook it off quickly.
Kurt had no idea how it had happened, but when he opened up his eyes he was in bed right next to Blaine, he must have fallen asleep…fully clothed which meant his outfit was all wrinkled, he groaned as he tried to remember how he ended up there.
After just sitting there with Blaine he made up lunch for both of them, then Blaine had slept some more and Kurt watched him again sleep, then he thought how tired himself was…and that's how far his memory went. He made a motion to get up but stopped when he felt Blaine stirring up.
"What time is it?" Blaine asked in a sleepy voice.
Kurt checked his phone, "About 7," he answered. It was vague but his mind was still foggy, then it hit him, "Oh dear, what? It's getting late I should go…"
Blaine stopped him again, "No! No, please don't go."
"But—"Kurt looked at him, seriously? The puppy dog eyes?, Kurt sighed, "Tell you what; I'll go make us dinner while you…stretch your legs, okay? After that I really have to go." Kurt bit his lip when Blaine's face fell a little.
"Ok," he nodded, "sounds good."
"She doesn't even go here!" Reed and Shane said in unison before cracking up in laughter.
"That's gotta be my favorite quote in the whole movie!" Reed said while laughing. He then thought of looking at the time, it's getting late…maybe if I don't bring it up he won't notice. When the movie ended, Reed rapidly said, "Next movie!" as he picked another DVD from the backpack.
"Wow, you really are liking this aren't you?" Shane said with a smile, he was happy he had made the right choice. While Reed was setting the next movie, Shane discreetly looked at his watch, he hadn't realize how late it was, but he really didn't want to go yet, perhaps if I don't mention it…
While the movie was starting, both Reed and Shane eyed at each other in askance, both of them (not) expecting the other one to even mention the time.
"Wow Kurt, this is amazing!" Blaine said with his mouth full.
"It's only mac and cheese, Blaine." Kurt laughed.
"Well it's very good." Blaine said with a smile before swallowing the food. "So, are you…leaving after this?" He said reluctantly, he really didn't want the day to be over.
"Yeah, otherwise I'm gonna arrive late at Reed's and I told him I'd be there early." Kurt didn't want to leave either but what other choice did he have?
Of course, Blaine would be the one to propose the only other choice that existed, "You know…Shane's over there…so Reed wouldn't be alone, right?"
"I guess…" Kurt considered this…but what if Shane was already on his way over? "I guess I could…" he started.
"Yeah?" Blaine prompted.
"I guess I could give Reed a call, you know, check if he's okay and stuff."
"Be my guest!" Blaine said with a wide smile on his face.
Reed wasn't even paying attention to the movie; he loved Narnia and all but there was something about Prince Caspian that wasn't appealing to him at all…that probably had to do more with Sane than the movie though. He wanted to ask him, he really did, but what if Shane turned him down? He would feel so embarrassed and silly, he could only hope for Shane not noticing the time.
"Hey, Reed?" Shane asked quietly.
"Yeah?" Reed answered, still immersed in his thoughts.
"When is Kurt coming back?"
That snapped Reed back into reality, "Right, yeah…uhh..he was supposed to be here early…" Oh no, he had mentioned the time, now Shane would realize it was late.
"What's the time again?" Shane looked at the time on his phone, "Well that's not early at all!" Shane faked a laugh.
"Oh look at that," Reed said, also faking surprise, "where did the day go?" The both laughed.
Shane saw this as an opportunity, "Well…if he's coming late, maybe I should stick around for another while…until he gets here, of course! That is…if you want…"
"Oh yeah! I would…I would definitely like that." Reed tried to hold back all the joy he was feeling. Little did he know it was about to get better. The phone rang. "Hello?" Reed answered, still floating on a cloud.
"Oh, hi Reed! It's Kurt."
"Hey!"
"So…you didn't leave the apartment," Kurt was digressing…or trying to, at least.
"No…"
There was an awkward silence here; neither of them knew what to say or how to say it.
Kurt decided to just jump in, "Well, I might get back there later than I expected."
"Ho—how later?" Reed turned to see Shane, he wanted to know how much time they had left.
"…In the morning?"
"What?" Now Reed didn't understand…at all.
"I'm—I'm staying here…for the night," Kurt said slowly, stuttering through his words.
"Oh…alright. Is everything ok?"
"Yeah, yes! Everything's fine, don't worry, it's just a…just a small and very sudden change of plans."
"That's fine by me. I'll let Shane know then."
"'Kay, thanks. Bye."
"See you tomorrow." Reed turned to see Shane, wondering what he would do. Reed smiled as he said, "So, what do you say about a sleepover?"
