Disclaimer: I own nothing but I could fantasize that Chris Colfer is mine. MINE! =]
A/N: Sorry that this chapter is so short! I have big plans for the next chapter and the ones after that so stay tuned. Until then, enjoy!~~~~
Chapter 5: Patience
A couple of days later, Kurt was allowed to be discharged from the hospital during the evening. Kurt's family have already returned to Ohio and Sebastian had promised to notify Rachel if anything happened. He had informed Isabelle, Kurt's boss at , about the situation. She graciously allowed Kurt to take all the time off that he needed until he got back on his feet as well as give Sebastian her condolences. Since it was the end of May, Kurt didn't have school to worry about either.
"Welcome home," Sebastian stated as he opened the door to the condo while carrying Kurt's bags with his free hand. Kurt awkwardly made his way in the best he could with the use of his crutches. He took in his surroundings as his eyes scanned over the expanse of the place. It was obviously huge, way too big for one person to live in.
"You have a nice home," Kurt said politely. "Really great taste too."
Sebastian smiled fondly as he placed the bags down and closed the door behind him. "It's our home. You should like it since you decorated the place, picking each furniture and making sure they mesh well. You didn't want my help or suggestions, fearing it would ruin the matching scheme."
Kurt smiled in response, knowing exactly that it would be something he would do. If he wasn't into musical theatre or fashion, he would have probably became a decorator of some sort. When he would have a vision of how he wanted something to look like, he followed it down to the tee. "Well then...I must say I have great taste."
Sebastian chuckled lightly. It slowly seemed like they were slipping back to being normal...being them. "Do you want something to drink?," he asked as he made his way to what Kurt presumed was the kitchen. "I was thinking Chinese for dinner."
"Water is fine," Kurt answered as he looked around the place once more. Here he was in this house. A house that he had no recollection of living in, especially living in with a boyfriend. He had always thought if he were to have his own place, it would be with Blaine. Blaine Devon Anderson. The first boy he truly loved and the boy he wanted to be with for the rest of his life.
But here he was now. Standing in the living room of this beautiful, spacious condo with Sebastian, his boyfriend from what he was told. Blaine was just a close friend now. It was just something he had to get used to. "Chinese sounds great."
They sat in a comfortable silence while Kurt ate his broccoli and beef with brown rice and Sebastian ate his roast pork lo mein. When Kurt felt full enough, he absently poked the remaining food in his carton with his chopsticks as he thought of something to say. Everything was still new to him and it would take a while for him to wrap his head around his situation. He continued staring at his food, lost in thought.
He could feel Sebastian's eyes shift towards him every few minutes, causing him to tense up. It seemed as though Sebastian had a loss of words as well, opening his mouth only to close it seconds later.
"Sebastian," Kurt found himself whispering as curiosity took over. "From what Rachel has told me, I am your first boyfriend. Why is that? Out of everyone...why me?"
Sebastian took a deep breath as he collected his thoughts, meticulously trying to decide what words to use. The response had to be perfect. In a way, it would be like leaving a first impression all over again. Sebastian and Kurt didn't meet on good terms due to his nefarious plan of stealing Blaine away. This time around, Sebastian wanted to make the right impression.
"Let's just say I used to be very free," Sebastian stated warily. "The idea of being in relationship, quite honestly, scared the shit out of me. I thought being that committed to a person was ridiculous. I was young and had my whole life ahead of me. Why have someone hold you back?"
He watched Kurt's face for any signs of judgment. Sebastian could have lied, giving a disgustingly fluffy story about waiting for the one, but he decided to go with the truth. It was what Kurt deserved. He just hoped that Kurt would accept him anyways. To his relief, Kurt didn't show any repulsion. He just sat there, listening carefully and waiting for the rest of the story. After a moment, Sebastian continued on.
"Then I eventually met you. Long story short...we didn't exactly start out on the right foot. We finally did become friends, although bickering ones, and somewhere along the way I fell in love with you. You made me realize how great it was to have such strong feelings toward someone and to subconsciously think of a future that included that person. I didn't think it was possible but I wanted it...I wanted that with you."
Sebastian could feel a few tears building up in his eyes and a lump forming in his throat as he recounted the past...their past. He looked away and swallowed, feeling uncomfortable at how vulnerable he was. When Sebastian found the will to turn his gaze back toward Kurt, he was greeted by a warm smile and glasz eyes boring into him. It made his heart skip a beat because for a slight moment, he thought he had his Kurt back.
"I really hope that I regain all my memories soon," Kurt said as his warm smile was replaced by that of a sad one. "To forget everything between us would be such a terrible waste. I'll try my best, I just need you to be patient with me."
A tear made its way down Sebastian cheek before being wiped away. "Don't push yourself too hard. If I need to wait forever, I will."
After eating and watching TV for a few hours, tiredness soon crept onto Kurt and Sebastian. They made their way to the bedroom with Kurt landing on the bed with a thud. Having to haul around the heavy cast on his leg as well as using his crutches took a lot out of Kurt. He wanted to sleep now. He pulled his shirt over his head, replacing it with his silk pajama shirt. He stared down at his legs as a problem arose. How was he suppose to get out of his sweatpants without landing himself on the floor?
Sebastian, seeing the dilemma Kurt was having, made his way over to him. "Let me help you," he stated as he reached for the sweatpants' waistband. He soon felt Kurt's hand cover his, preventing him from pulling at the waistband. He looked up to see that Kurt was bright red, eyes fleeting back and forth in embarrassment. The eighteen year old Kurt wasn't comfortable with nudity and/or sex.
"If you do this by yourself, you might hurt yourself," Sebastian reasoned with him. "I won't let that happen...not again. So please, let me help you change into your flannel pajama pants."
After some hesitation, Kurt finally gave a quick nod. Sebastian effortlessly took off the sweatpants and replaced it with the pajama bottoms, finding it endearing how embarrassed Kurt was. "I'm going to shower now," Sebastian stated as he made his way to the adjoining bathroom. "Just in case you pass out before I come out, goodnight Kurt."
When Sebastian opened the bathroom door after a much needed hot shower, he had expected his boyfriend to be fast asleep. He saw how tired Kurt was, especially since the painkillers he took after dinner were starting to take effect.
Instead, he was greeted by a loud shriek. Sebastian turned to see Kurt laying on the bed, covering his eyes as his face flushed red. He quickly looked down at himself before the realization hit him. Right...the nudity thing. Sebastian had only his boxers on as this was his normal sleeping attire.
"Like what you saw?," Sebastian teased before pulling a shirt over his head and slipping on a fresh pair of sweatpants.
"N-No! I mean, y-yes...I- I don't know!," Kurt babbled before pulling the covers over his head. This caused Sebastian to truly laugh for the first time since the accident as he made way to his side of the bed.
"You...you have a nice body," Sebastian eventually heard Kurt whisper as he settled under the covers next to Kurt. "Goodnight Sebastian."
Sebastian's eyes fluttered shut as sleep came to take him away. Patience. It was what he needed to get through this.
"Goodnight Kurt."
Once again, sorry for what I think is a VERY short chapter. I guess that happens when I don't include a flashback! =P The next chapter will most likely take place three(?) months later. Warning for the next chapter: Blaine will make an appearance! Things are about to get serious yo! As always, reviews are very much appreciated~~~
