Blaine was the first to fall asleep, sprawled out over the floor, about half way through the movie.
Wes who had perched himself on the edge of David's bed noticed that Kurt was also starting to nod off as well. How are we going to tell Kurt's father? I guess if we just sit him down and start with 'Kurt is fine Mr. Hummel' things might go well. I wonder how much money is left in the scholarship fund? "Hey, Kurt why don't you get in bed. You look like you're about to pass out."
The younger boy looked up, eyes blinking with sleep, and nodded before crawling into Wes's bed. He was out when his head hit the pillow.
Poor kid's beat…Ok, I'll give him a few more minutes to make sure he really is asleep before grabbing my computer and looking up tuition and scholarships…might as well have all the info I can before we see his dad.
"Whoa, when did they fall asleep Wes?" David whispered twenty minutes later.
Wes smiled, "Awhile ago David."
David shifted reaching for the remote and turned off the TV, "Wes? Can I ask you something?"
"Huh, yeah sure. What's Up?"
"You were crying. You know when Kurt finished his story, why exactly?"
Wes was silent for a few moments, "Kurt doesn't just remind me of Blaine. He's a lot like my younger brother too…" he paused snatching his laptop from his dresser. "I mean, their situations are different I guess but…"
"You feel like the end result could be the same?" David voiced carefully.
David you know me far too well. "Yeah. I mean Dylan sounded just like that before…" Wes swallowed, trying to control his emotions and taking that opportunity to search the Dalton website. "I…Dylan sounded and acted just like Kurt did tonight the night before he killed himself." The word 'killed' caught in his throat just slightly. Damn I even managed to say his name without stuttering.
David watched his friend and glanced toward Kurt, "It won't end that way Wes. We helped Blaine and we will help Kurt. And you will get into whatever college you want and graduate. Becoming the best child and teen psychologist out there! You'll save hundreds, thousands!"
Wes scoffed, "Not if my father has any say…" Not that he will.
"He won't." David motioned toward the computer, "What are you doing? It's nearly two."
"Researching Dalton. I think with scholarships and given the circumstances it might be a good option for Kurt. Plus the more information and ideas we have when we are telling his father about what's going on the less stress it will put on either of them." The last thing I want is Kurt to lose his father…
"Find anything?"
"Yeah, I mean most of the scholarship money is in use right now. But everything resets once the term changes. So they would only have to pay full price for the remainder of this one. Assuming the administration doesn't make any exceptions."
"You think Kurt could get a scholarship then."
"Well according to Blaine," who has only really been talking about Kurt since they met, "He has a four point, speaks fluent French, and has never been in any serious trouble. Plus given the threat and bullying I think it may work."
David was silent.
Wes continued to work eventually noticing that David had fallen asleep. He decided to grab another Coke before continuing his search for loopholes when he heard a small whimper.
Wes glanced at his sleeping friends trying to decide where the sound came from when another cry, louder than before, sounded .
Acting quickly before the other two were woken up, Wes made his way toward Blaine and sat down beside him. Gently running his hand over his friends back, Wes began to softly sing an English translation of the lullaby his mother would use;
The moon is bright, the wind is quiet,
The tree leaves hang over the window,
My little baby, go to sleep quickly,
Sleep, dreaming sweet dreams.
The moon is bright, the wind is quiet,
The cradle moving softly,
My little one, close your eyes,
Sleep, sleep, dreaming sweet dreams.
Blaine's soft cries stopped and he stilled again falling back into a peaceful sleep.
Wes sighed and leaned back against the bed. Hmm, Blaine hasn't had a nightmare in a few months…I bet it has to do with the story Kurt told us. He yawned and closed his eyes.
A/N: The song is a Chinese lullaby called The Cradle Song. I hope you all enjoy this chapter.