This chapter is a bit jumpy and again I don't know much about the processes involved, I'm sorry if this bothers anyone.
Tell me what you think
Lyna Laufeyson
A few days later Kurt was at the hospital to meet with Dr Donovan again, he had just had his stitches removed, this time his Dad and Elliott were there with him. Over the past week Kurt had had a few more panic attacks that his family had struggled to control.
He had been out with Jeff and Trent one day when he saw Karofsky in town. Kurt had frozen with fear and began crying. Jeff tried to calm him down and Trent had tried distracting him by talking about music. In the end Jeff had ended up ringing Elliott who came and picked him up, he brought Socks with him to help calm him.
"Kurt, what do you think helps you the most?" Dr Donovan asked
"Elliott," was Kurt's immediate reaction, "talking to him and my Dad. Being with my friends. Elliott's dog helps too"
"She does more than help, you calm down almost immediately when she's there" Elliott added
"She doesn't judge me. All she knows is I'm upset or panicking and I need to calm down" Kurt explained
"Maybe the best solution for your anxiety is a therapy dog." Aimee suggested
"A therapy dog?" Burt asked in disbelief
"Yes, a dog specially trained to help people with Kurt's illness. People have dogs for agoraphobia, depression, anxiety as well as people have dogs for mobility problems or blindness or deafness"
"And you really think that will help him?" Burt asked
"I have been talking to Kurt several times since his accident and he mentions the dog a lot. He has explained to me that he feels safe and protected when he is with her as well as her being a big enough distraction. Also being responsible for another creature's life could increase Kurt's will to be healthy himself. And people can vent to dogs, they a good listeners and don't give away your secrets"
"I am in the room you know?"Kurt said,
"Sorry," Aimee smiled apologetically "Now a contact of mine trains therapy dogs, I can set up a meeting if that is the route you want to go down; obviously it's your decision"
"Kurt, do you believe a dog will help you?" Burt asked softly
"I think so, being around Socks makes me feel a lot better and calmer" Kurt said
"Okay, if that's what you want" Burt nodded
"Will Carole be okay with it?" Kurt asked
"I'll have a word with her but I don't see why she would object, she loves dogs"
"And Kurt, how do you feel about going back to school?"
Panic clawed at Kurt's chest as his eyes widened with fear
"Please don't make me go back to McKinley. Don't make me go back. Let me transfer, please. I'll transfer anywhere if Dalton is to expensive but please don't make me go back" Kurt pleaded to his father, Elliott gently took Kurt's hand a squeezed
"Hey, hey, calm down" Burt said softly "There is no way you're going back to that school." Kurt sniffed and began to calm down; Elliott rubbed Kurt's shoulder murmuring
"It's okay, baby" over and over again
"Me and Carole have be talking, if we have a low budget wedding and don't have a honeymoon then we can afford to send you to Dalton"
"Dad, you can't miss out on the wedding." Kurt protested
"We won't be missing out, all that matters is that Me, Carole, You and Finn are there. Besides, you're amazing at making things look good on a budget- the amount of times you've redecorated your room. With your help, Carole and I can have the perfect wedding." Burt said, kissing Kurt's head
"Thank you" Kurt said softly
"I'm just going to ring me contact about getting you a dog, I'll be back in a minute" Dr Donovan said leaving the room
"And I'll go ring Carole and make sure it's okay." Burt said also leaving the room.
"I'm coming to Dalton" Kurt smiled
"Good, I can keep you safe there."Elliott replied
"Will I get to be a Warbler?" Kurt questioned
"Normally you wouldn't be allowed to join without auditioning, but you practically are a warbler already."
"Yeah, I have a bracelet" Kurt laughed, wave it in Elliott's face- he hadn't taken it off since Jeff and the others had given it to him, even when the doctor had removed his stiches.
"Hey, those things are exclusive" Elliott said, lightly pushing Kurt.
Both of the boys were laughing when Burt walked back in, he smile at them. When Kurt had told him that he and Elliott were dating Burt was sceptical. They hadn't known each other that long and Burt wasn't sure about the timing- however whenever he saw the two together he realised how happy Kurt seemed when he was with the other boy.
"Well Carole doesn't have a problem with getting a dog and neither does Finn." Burt said just as Dr Donovan walked back in
"You're in luck. Normally you'd have to go on a waiting list to get a dog but my colleague has three puppies that a ready to be placed. You can go and pick on up tomorrow if you want" She said "They are Bernese Mountain Dogs"
"Bernese? Aren't they really big?" Burt questioned
"Yes, they do grow quite big, however they have a very good temperament. They are very loyal, calm dogs. They are intelligent and easy to train. They also make very good watch dogs and are rarely aggressive."
"Okay, we'll go tomorrow." Burt said. Dr Donovan gave him the address and the trio left the Dr's office
The next day Burt was driving to George Caesar's kennels to pick up their puppy. Kurt had begged Burt to let Elliott come as well, Elliott had to miss school but after explaining Kurt's situation his parents had allowed it.
Kurt was currently asleep against Elliott's shoulder. He had been kept up all night due to nightmares. Dr Donovan said that they would go away with time but talking about them would help. So he had ended up telling his father what had happened in the locker room. Burt had been furious, but it only further cemented his decision to make sure Kurt never went back to that school.
"You'll keep him safe at Dalton, wont you?" Burt asked Elliott
"Of course Burt. I've spoken to the others and Kurt's already been accepted into the Warblers. Have you managed to transfer him yet?" Elliott replied
"Yes he starts next Monday," – it was Thursday- "My biggest worry was whether they'd allow the dog but the Dean said it isn't a problem. She said her brother had a service dog so she understands their importance."
"Dean Patterson is a nice woman, I'm glad she understands" Elliott smiled. He looked down at Kurt. The sleeping boy was beautiful. Elliott's heart did a little flutter when Kurt shifted slightly, rubbing the side of his head against Elliott's shoulder. He couldn't believe that Kurt was his boyfriend. He was beautiful and even though he had his problems he was perfect.
"Kurt, wake up. We're here buddy." Burt called to his sleeping son. Kurt slowly blinked awake. Burt undid his seatbelt and turned around to look at the two boys. "Come on up and at 'em."
"Dad!" Kurt moaned at his father, still kind of sleepy, Elliott laughed
"Give him a minute and he'll remember what we're doing" Burt said to Elliott. They both watched Kurt as he fully woke up and realization dawned on his face
"We're getting my puppy" Kurt smiled, practically jumping out the car. Burt and Elliott followed him, trying not to laugh.
Burt knocked at the door of the house whilst Kurt bounced lightly on the spot.
"Calm down or the puppies will pick up on your excitement and get nervous" Elliott whispered
"But I'm too excited" Kurt hissed back
"Think about something else"
"Like what?"
"I don't know. Wicked"
"I love Wicked"
"Funnily enough I worked that out" Elliott laughed
Just then George Caesar opened the door
"Hello you must be Mr Hummel" He said smiling; he was an average sized man with receding grey hair.
"Burt, please" Burt said offering his hand out
"Then call me George" the other man replied, taking Burt's hand and shook it
"This is my son Kurt and his boyfriend Elliott" Burt said
"Nice to meet you both," George smiled as he led the trio inside, "Please sit" he said when they moved into the living room. Burt, Kurt and Elliott sat on the sofa whilst George sat opposite in a chair.
"Now the three puppies are outside playing. Kurt the pup will be for you, yes?" George asked
"Yes," Kurt nodded
"I'll introduce you to the puppies and you can play with them and pick which pup you want. All of them have completed their service training and can do simple commands like sit and lie down. They are also trained to come when called so I advice whichever one you chose, you keep their name as it will just confuse them." George explained
"Okay," Kurt nodded again
"Of course they are normal dogs and will respond to your body language, so if you begin to panic they will pick up on it themselves. However if you need them to be calm and quiet you just need to command them to "Go to work" or just "Work", so if you are at school or going into a shop or something you can command your puppy"
"So the puppy can go everywhere with me?" Kurt asked
"Yes, as long as they are wearing their service vest, I'll give you that don't worry. Any questions?"
"No, I don't think so" Kurt said looking at his Dad
"Right then, let's go meet the puppies" George said, jumping up. Elliott and Kurt looked at each other and smiled before following Burt and George.
Once outside Kurt stared at the three puppies that were tackling each other to the ground. As soon as the puppies saw the people they ran over to them, barking happily. George bent down to greet them and gestured for Kurt and Elliott to do the same.
"Okay so this one here, near me is called Lucky, the one near Elliott is Millie and Kurt that boy near you is Diesel." Diesel barked at his name, Kurt stroked him lightly on the head.
"I think it would be best if we leave you alone for half an hour, so you can get to know them without interference." George said, directing Burt and Elliott back inside, both looked unwilling to leave Kurt but the boy offered them a kind smile and they left.
Kurt was now alone with three puppies who all wanted his attention, Lucky and Millie both jumped up at Kurt trying to lick his face, both biting on his clothes an trying to get as close to his face as they could, however they soon got bored and began chasing each other. Kurt watched them a second before he felt a little paw rest on his knee. Kurt looked down to see Diesel.
"Hey buddy." Kurt said stroking his head. Diesel let out a high pitch bark and licked his head. Kurt moved his hand down the puppy's body until Diesel rolled over onto his back and Kurt could scratch his belly.
"Good boy" Kurt cooed to the puppy "You're a big puppy aren't you" Diesel wagged his tail so hard his body wriggled with him. Kurt pulled Diesel onto his lap, even though he was a big puppy he was still small enough to fit. "Hey puppy" Kurt murmured again, Diesel licked Kurt's cheek and waged his tail again.
Before Kurt even knew what was happening George, Burt and Elliott were back. Elliott knelt down next to Kurt and stroked the puppy on his lap.
"Which one is this?" Elliott asked
"Diesel, he's so cute" Kurt replied as Diesel turned onto his belly
"He is," Burt said, looking over Kurt's shoulder
"Can I have him?" Kurt asked
"If he's the one you want," George said "To be honest, he's my favourite puppy, much calmer than the other two"
"He is "Kurt said, picking Diesel up in his arms and standing up
"Okay well I've given your Dad several service dog vests, they're different sizes because he will grow quite fast" George said "I've also given you some food to mix with the food you will give him"
Kurt cradled the now sleeping puppy to his chest; he'd just made a new best friend.
Kurt was lain on his bed whilst Diesel sniffed around his room. Elliott was upstairs going through Kurt's movie collection to find one they could watch. Kurt's phone began to ring. Looking at the caller ID he saw it was Mercedes that was strange- she should still be in school.
"Hey 'Cedes" Kurt said answering the phone
"Hey white boy, you're on speaker phone. The whole of New Directions are here"
"Hi guys" Kurt laughed to hear a chorus of "Hey's"
"Oh, you'll never guess who was asking about you today" Mercedes said
"Who?"
"Only Azimio, he was asking how you were," Rachel exclaimed
"I guess he did ring an ambulance for me" Kurt shrugged
"When are you coming back boo" Kurt heard Brittany ask
"Yeah Kurt, we miss you" Artie added
"Guys, I'm not coming back" Kurt said quietly
"What? Dude you can't leave" Puck shouted
"Puck calm down," Mr Schue snapped
"Kurt you can't leave, we need 12 members," Rachel said
"Finn did you know about this?" Sam asked
"Leave Finn alone," Kurt snapped, making Diesel whine "Sorry boy" Kurt cooed
"What?" Puck asked
"I scared my puppy," Kurt said dismissively "Look, I'm not safe at McKinley, my Dad has transferred me to Dalton, I'm going to board there too. I start Monday"
"What!?" he heard Rachel screech
"Rachel, I am not safe there. Not with Karofsky after me. That's final"
"Sorry Kurt, We understand" Mercedes said. "Finn told us you were getting a puppy today."
"Yeah, he's a Bernese Mountain Dog called Diesel" Kurt smiled into the phone
"Cute, will he be going to Dalton with you?" Tina asked
"Yeah, because he's a service dog the Dean says its okay."
Elliott came in carrying a DVD in his hand
"I have to go, I'll see you soon okay?"
"Bye Kurt "everyone said
"Bye" Kurt whispered back
Kurt jumped up and walked over to Elliott, who hid the DVD behind his back
"What movie did you pick?" Kurt asked
"Wait and see" Elliott replied cockily, before trying to move away
"Hell no" Kurt said before capturing Elliott's lips with his own.
Elliott kissed him back, putting hand hands on Kurt's hips. Kurt buried his hands in Elliott's hair, pulling it slightly. Elliott pushed Kurt gently onto the bed and lay him down. Kurt gasped at the feeling of Elliott on top of him. Elliott deepened the kiss, moaning against Kurt's lips and rolled his hips against Kurt's. Kurt whimpered.
"Kurt, baby. We should stop" Elliott gasped
"Yeah, probably" Kurt said, kissing Elliott on last time
"You're beautiful," Elliott murmured, lips hovering over Kurt's neck.
Just then Diesel decided to remind the two boys he was there. He tried to jump up onto the bed, but he couldn't quite reach. He ended up having to be lifted up by Kurt. He remained sandwiched in-between the two boys as they watched their movie, sleeping contently as he snuggled against his master.