Disclaimer: I own nothing but I wish I could own Chris Colfer. He is such lovely person and has grown into a very handsome man! ::nods:: =] ~~~~~~~

A/N: The flashback takes places almost seven months after getting together (end of June 2013), hence Sebastian's graduating from Dalton. The "work-related trip" I am talking about later on in this chapter was regarding Sebastian's job at a real estate firm. He "had" to go somewhere for work. Sly devil he is... (Real estate agents travel to places for work right?! If not...let's pretend they do =P)

Chapter 4: Strangers Again

"Sebastian..."

"Wake up sweetie..."

Sebastian smiled at Kurt's voice, eyes fluttering open to see his boyfriend's handsome face. He instinctively reached over to hold him but he was met with the cold touch of the silk sheets. With all remnants of sleep drained from his body in that instant, Sebastian sat up to see that he was alone. He ran his hands through his hair shakily, gripping the hairs on the back of neck as reality set in.

Kurt got into a car accident.

Kurt was in the hospital.

Kurt does not remember him.

Sebastian took a deep breath, figuring out what he was going to do. How was he supposed to live his life knowing that Kurt didn't remember him? Like he was just some stranger. A faceless stranger with no connections or obligations to. It was like the string that connected them together has worn thin, effectively breaking apart. He needed to try to get Kurt to remember him and their love. He needed to see him now. Sebastian reached over to grab his phone to see that it was 8AM on the dot and that he received a text from Rachel.

Sebastian-
I gave as much information to Kurt as I could to bring on memories. He recalled a little about NYADA and work but nothing else. I had to stop since he was getting headaches from trying to remember. Hopefully you will have better luck. Burt, Carole, and Finn have taken the first flight out so they should arrive at my place by 9AM. We will visit Kurt as soon as possible. See you soon.
-Rachel

Kurt had remembered something about NYADA and work. Sebastian clenched his free hand into a fist in response as he read that line. Don't get him wrong. It was good that Kurt was having some progress but Sebastian still couldn't help feeling powerless. He couldn't wait till Kurt remembered him...he wanted that so badly. The question was how long it would take to do so. He spotted the engagement ring box on his desk some feet away. The sooner Kurt regained his memory, the sooner their lives could get back to normal. Sebastian made a b-line towards the bathroom to get dressed and head out to visit Kurt.

When at Kurt's hospital room's door, Sebastian took a peek through the small window. He was lying there, sleeping peacefully. Sebastian opened the door tentatively, making sure not to wake the sleeping boy. When Kurt didn't stir at the sound of the door clicking shut, Sebastian let out the deep breath he was unconsciously holding. He cautiously made his way to Kurt's side, smiling down at his gorgeous boyfriend. Despite everything, he was glad Kurt was still alive. He still could see the other boy's handsome face. Kurt was here...not encircled by a casket. Sebastian watched as Kurt adjusted his head on the pillow, still asleep. He always liked watching him sleep.

The last year at Dalton had finally come and gone which made Sebastian excited. Not because high school was finally over. It was because Kurt had gone back to Ohio to go to his graduation like a proud boyfriend. Sebastian smiled down at his sleeping boyfriend as he came down from his high. He couldn't fathom how it was possible to sleep after such mind-blowing sex. It was their first time as a couple, nearing seven months into their relationship. Despite the numerous times he had gotten laid in the past, Sebastian felt that THIS time...was special. Nothing like those one-night stands he used to praise about in his life. This graduation "gift" from Kurt will forever go down in history. If anything, he wanted to do it again despite his growing tiredness.

"You're creeping me out," Kurt's voice breaking through the silence as he opened his left eye to see Sebastian's green eyes boring into him. "Are you going to axe-murder me?"

Sebastian chuckled as Kurt closed his eye again. "I'm no sociopath. I missed you. I just like...watching you sleep. You look so serene."

"Everyone looks like that when they're asleep." Kurt stated as he proceeded to scoot over until his head laid against the other boy's chest, eyes still closed.

Sebastian wrapped his arm around Kurt's waist, like it was a natural reflex. "But you just look so breathtaking. I never thought you could look more handsome...that I could like you even more."

A blush crept onto Kurt's face at Sebastian's sweet words. Sweet enough to cause diabetes. He nuzzled his face against Sebastian's bare cheat, relishing in the warmth. "Goodnight Sebastian." He soon fell asleep listening to the soft beating of his boyfriend's heart.

"Goodnight Kurt." Sebastian didn't fall asleep until two hours later, when he felt content enough looking down at Kurt's sleeping body on his own.

Sebastian mind made its way back to reality, the memory blurring away, as footsteps came and gone outside the room's door. Kurt's sleeping form still was as serene as ever. He couldn't help extending his hand to Kurt's face, pushing away the hairs that had fallen onto his forehead. At the contact of his fingertips against Kurt's skin, tingles shot down his spine. He wanted to hold his boyfriend so much...to kiss him. Caught up in the moment, Sebastian bent his head down and placed a gentle kiss onto Kurt's lips.

Sebastian watched as Kurt stirred under him, seeing a content smile spread across his lips in response to the kiss. Kurt's eyes blinked open, trying to adjust to the light. The smile and serenity soon fading away as his eyes came into focus on the person above. In response, Kurt jerked away as much as he could in the confinement of his temporary bed. Sebastian could feel a tinge of pain flash through his heart at the reaction he was given but decided to ignore it, "How- How are you feeling?"

"Better than yesterday," Kurt responded, rubbing the residue of sleep from his eyes. "You're Sebastian, right? Rachel told me things about you...about us."

Sebastian's eyes immediately lit up. "Please try to remember. Do you remember anything about me?," he asked hopefully.

Kurt took a moment as he tried to think. Search within himself to find those missing pieces. They were strewn here and there in his mind. Kurt was able to collect some pertaining to his memory of NYADA and his job at last night and add those back to the incomplete puzzle that was his memory. They all looked like vague and blurred visions in his head, becoming clearer as the day went on.

What eluded him the most was the recollection of anything relating to Sebastian. To the man that he was supposedly in a committed relationship with. As if the memories were lost forever. He tried to remember last night and he was trying so hard right now. Everything was just a big blur and Kurt reached his limit.

"I don't," Kurt exclaimed as he grabbed his head in frustration, the headache coming back ten times worse. "I don't remember you at all. I'm trying...I really am. I can't remember. I can't remember! What is wrong with me?! Why is this happening?!" Kurt clutched his head tighter at the intensifying pain, causing him to thrash as tears formed and fell from his eyes.

Sebastian's own eyes overflowed with tears as he watched Kurt. Seeing Kurt like this...in so much pain was too much for him. The strong man Kurt turned into was replaced by the insecure, vulerable high school boy he had met long ago. And he blamed himself for it. If he didn't push Kurt so hard to remember at this instant, he wouldn't be suffering. Sebastian quickly sat down on the bed and pulled Kurt towards him, enclosing him in a tight embrace.

"Stop...just stop. It's okay," Sebastian cooed. "Don't force yourself. Let the memories come back to you freely. I know you'll remember eventually."

After a few seconds later, Kurt's thrashing seized as the searing pain in his head lessened. After a full minute, no remnant of the headache was left behind as the warmth from Sebastian's body spread through his own. Kurt didn't fail to notice it. How Sebastian touch, even the simplest ones, made him feel at ease. Like how it was when he kissed him moments earlier and right now.

Maybe what Rachel had told him was true. Maybe his boyfriend was Sebastian and not Blaine, like he thought it was when he woke up. Kurt slowly backed away from Sebastian, breaking the embrace. Glasz eyes met green eyes in an intense stare that lasted for what seemed like hours. Before Kurt could inquire anything, the door of his room opened.

"You didn't forget about me right, kiddo?" Burt Hummel asked with concern as he entered the room, followed by his wife, step-son, and Rachel.

"How could I ever?" Kurt exclaimed happily as Burt made his way to his bedridden son. Sebastian moved to stand next to Rachel, allowing Kurt's family to talk to Kurt. He soon felt a gentle squeeze on his arm. He turned to Rachel who gave him a weary smile.

"Are you okay?," she whispered, not wanting to disturb the family reunion. Sebastian didn't want to disrupt the Hudson-Hummel family as well. He smiled back at the short girl, hoping it conveyed what he wanted. I will be.

Soon, Sebastian was being ushered outside of the room by Burt. When Burt closed the door behind him, he cleared his throat to speak. "How are you holding up, son?"

"In all honesty, I'm miserable," Sebastian sighed as he rubbed his face a couple of times. "To feel like a stranger to Kurt...it feels like I'm dying inside."

"I know it's hard right now. Especially since you intended to propose to Kurt," Burt stated as he gave Sebastian's shoulder a pat.

Sebastian had flown to Ohio for a weekend a month before Kurt's birthday, effectively convincing Kurt that he had to go on a work-related trip. He wanted to get Burt's blessing since the one person Kurt loved above all else, even Sebastian, was his father. Knowing Burt always held a slight, old torch for Blaine, he had tried really hard to prove himself and that Kurt was the one for him. That he loved his son very much for almost two and half years and will continue to do so for the rest of his life.

To his greatest relief, Burt had given him his blessing. Unbeknownst to Sebastian, Burt already had approved of him since he made Kurt happy and they loved each other deeply. "What are you going to do now?"

That question would have thrown anyone off if a person was in Sebastian's position. There were only two options really. One would be to stick with the obstacle, finding a way to face it. The second would be to back out, leaving when things got too difficult. Sebastian didn't need to weigh the two options because he knew which he would choose right off the bat. Sebastian straightened himself and took a deep breath.

"I'm going to be there for him. I don't care how long it takes for Kurt to remember. I love your son, sir. I'm not giving up."

Sorry for the late update but I've been very tired as of late... =T I'm going pretty slow with the storyline. I envision a total of ten chapters for now but I'll see how the next few chapters go. I don't know whether to end the story on a happy note or have it be open-ended. Will you help me decide? As always, please leave reviews!