Sorry this took so long to get out :( I was almost done with the chapter...and then I lost my internet connection for over a week.
Thank you neko-in-tears, cmtodd79 and Inscribed-on-my-heart for the story alert and Rodgie-xx and Fauxturtle for a favorite story add.
WhenRiversTurnToRoads- I'm glad you got the 'awwwww' factor cause that's what I was going for. I'm also super happy that you love the story
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"I still can't believe you like this show." Kurt said from his spot next to Blaine on the couch.
"What? So I like iCarly. It's a guilty pleasure." Blaine replied, trying to fight the blush that was rising in his cheeks. Kurt just smirked at him. "They're supposed to be around our age."
"Mmhmm." Kurt said, trying hard not to laugh at Blaine.
"Alright- you get to pick what we watch next." Blaine said handing Kurt the remote.
Kurt began to channel surf and Blaine was again amazed at how much his life has changed in one week. This time last week he was miserable- he had felt so incredibly alone and unappreciated...then he was sent as a spy and he met Kurt.
Now, he had a new friend- someone he had grown incredibly close to and someone who understood what he was going through.
"How about celebrity ghost stories?" Kurt said excitedly.
"Sure. I love ghost stories." Blaine replied and the boys settled down once again to watch the show.
However, they only got to the first commercial break before the door opened and then slammed closed.
"Where are you Blaine?" Finn shouted as Blaine heard him move toward the kitchen.
Blaine was confused for a moment- it was a rarity that Finn would just drop by but who knew what was going on inside his head.
"In the den." Blaine called back.
"Who's that?" Kurt asked, clearly curious.
"Finn." Blaine replied. "He's my dad's girlfriend's son- we're also the same age and in glee club."
"Dude, where were you today?" Finn said dropping into the recliner in the den. "Who's that?"
"Finn, this is my friend Kurt Hummel. Kurt, this is my friend Finn."
"The dude from Dalton?" Finn said, completely ignoring manners.
"Yes, I am the dude from Dalton." Kurt replied politely.
"Cool. So, what are you doing here?" Finn asked, munching on the bag of chips he must have found in the kitchen.
"I um..." Kurt started and then trailed off.
Kurt didn't know what to say exactly. He had admitted to Blaine that the entire attack had shaken him more than he was willing to admit to anyone but him. He reached out and took Blaine's hand, relieved when Blaine gave it a supportive squeeze.
"I had an...accident and need to be observed- pretty much 24/7. My parents...aren't available and I can't stay at school...so Blaine and his dad were nice enough to let me stay here."
"But...I'm confused." Finn said, brushing crumbs off of his shirt and onto the floor. Blaine shot him a glare and Finn looked apologetic. "Sorry dude. Still though...how did you know he was hurt?"
Blaine's eyes went wide. Finn wasn't always the most intelligent of persons but you can't really call him dumb. Kurt and Blaine shared a look for a moment before Kurt nodded.
"I was at McKinley." Kurt said simply. He tried to stop the shudder as flashes came back- but he couldn't. Blaine wrapped an arm around Kurt's shoulders.
"Oh my God! You're the kid Karofsky put in the hospital?" Finn exclaimed, his jaw falling open.
Kurt and Blaine groaned. They should have seen it coming but there was still a small bit of hope that they could have kept it quiet.
"Yeah, that'd be me." Kurt replied.
"Wow. You gonna be alright dude?" Finn asked.
Both boys were shocked into silence- because Finn was showing concern over someone he barely knew. Not that he was someone who wouldn't be concerned but he could be a little aloof.
"Yeah, I'm going to be okay." Kurt said with a smile.
The group was going to continue talking but the doorbell rang. The three boys looked at each other and then Blaine reluctantly got up to get the door- his reluctance coming from having to take his arm off of Kurt's shoulder and let go of his hand. He heaved a sign as he walked closed to the door- what has this boy done to me?
Blaine shook his head once before opening the door.
"What's up Blaine?" Mercedes exclaimed before pulling Blaine into a hug.
"Hey Cedes!" Blaine exclaimed while hugging her back. "Come on in, we're in the living room."
"We're?" Mercedes asked sounding curious and confused.
When the pair reached the the living room, Mercedes wasn't surprised to see Finn- she knew that their parents were dating but he eyebrows shot up when she saw a tall, pale boy sitting on the couch where Blaine was now sitting.
"Kurt, this is my best friend Mercedes Jones- Cedes, this is Kurt Hummel" Blaine said, hoping that Mercedes would gather that this was the guy he had been talking about since he met him.
"It is SO nice to meet you." Mercedes said with a large smile.
Kurt returned in kind and tried not to read too much into Mercedes' reaction.
"It's nice to meet you too." Kurt said with a smile.
"So, I brought you your homework." Mercedes said. She eyed Kurt curiously.
"Thanks Cedes." Blaine replied and waited for her to give him the homework...but she didn't move and her eyes kept darting from him to Kurt and then back again.
"Yes, Blaine stayed home because of me." Kurt replied and all eyes landed on him. "I'm the kid Karofsky put into the hospital and, due to extenuating circumstances, I am staying with the Andersons."
"How long are you staying for?" Mercedes asked.
"Nine more days- not counting today." Blaine replied, and then blushed- she hadn't asked him.
"You gonna be out of school for all that time?" Finn asked, sounding a tad jealous Blaine might not have to go to school for that long. "But...we have sectionals like soon. You can't miss that many rehearsals."
"I'm only going to miss two more days. My dad and your mom agreed to take the other days off." Blaine replied trying not to sound as disappointed as he felt at the thought of not getting to spend all that time with Kurt.
Kurt looked just as confused as Finn but both boys kept their mouths shut.
"So, what are you boys up to now?" Mercedes asked.
"We were just watching TV but I sense there is something that you want to do instead?" Blaine supplied, knowing his best friend wouldn't have asked if she didn't have something in mind.
"Well, I was hoping to get a new outfit and I was going to ask you if you wanted to go shopping- but if you need to stay here and take it easy..." Mercedes said knowing that Blaine would let himself get dragged along, but she was surprised when Kurt seemed excited to go.
"I love shopping!" Kurt exclaimed clapping his hands together. "Let's go! I think you'd look amazing in this royal blue shirt I saw."
Kurt was already on his feet and diving into his closet to find his bag from the hospital with his wallet inside. Blaine smiled at Kurt's excitement and when he turned toward Cedes, he saw her smirking at him.
"Let's go!" Kurt said when he was ready. "So much shopping, so little time!"
Mercedes stood and Kurt rushed Blaine to pull him to his feet. The trio was almost to the door when they realized Finn wasn't right behind them.
"Finn?" Blaine called.
"Yeah!" He called back.
"You kind of have to come." Blaine replied.
"Aww man- I hate shopping!" Finn called back.
And Blaine laughed until it hurt at the horrified look that crossed over Kurt's face.
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