The clock ticks one am when Blaine leaves Tylers room and sits down on one of the chairs, waiting for an update on his boyfriend. After sending the girls home he remembered that they probably won't tell him anything here as the boyfriend. If Blaine would say he's Kurts husband that would change things.
Why didn't Kurt call the police immediately? He's proud of Kurt. He wasn't afraid and according to Tyler said that he's proud to be gay with such confidence. He isn't the shy boy anymore. But god now Blaine is afraid about what happened to Kurt. He needs to know how he is.
How bad is it? What did these guys do to him? After him New York should've been Kurts safe place. After Westerville, New York should've been Blaines safe place. But here he is, sitting at the hospital and being reminded that Gay bashing still exists. Even in New York. Because Kurt got hurt and Blaine has no clue how bad it is.
Kurt. Just this evening they worked on their stuff in each other's like it's the most normal thing in the world. He helped Kurt to forget the finals for a moment and after dinner they would have a second round. He and Kurt. His boyfriend. The love of his life. Love. He loves Kurt. He loves him and he didn't tell him. Now? He doesn't know anything about Kurts condition but what if he won't get the chance to tell Kurt that he loves him? If something bad happened? No. Blaine shakes his head. He shouldn't think like that. Everything will be okay. Right?
Blaine gets impatient around 1:45. Determined to get some answers he goes to the front desk to ask the nurse "Hi. Are there any information about Kurt Hummel by now?". Instead of her a voice behind him answers "Are you related to him?". It's a doctor who asked him so Blaine thinks quick and nods "He's my husband. Blaine Anderson-Hummel".
"Good to know. Hi. I'm Doctor Mitch and I'm your husbands doctor" the man now introduces, shaking Blaines hand. "How is he?" Blaine asks, braced for the worst. "He has a laceration on the forehead and a concussion. He did have some minor inner bleedings which we will observe but for now they are nothing to worry about. According to Mr. Smith the cuts your husband has are glass cuts. Most of them will heal naturally but on three of them he needed stitches at his ankle, his arm and his neck. He has four broken ribs and his wrist is broken for which he just had surgery" the doctor tells him.
"Can I see him?" the curly haired man asks and Doctor Mitch nods "But only for a few minutes. It's late and not only does he need the rest but you as well". "He isn't awake yet is he?" Blaine asks while the other man leads the way to the room. "No but if you state your personal information at the front desk we will call you as soon as he does" the doctor answers.
"When will that be?" Blaine asks further. The other man shrugs "Hard to say. The anesthesia should've worn off by now but as long as his body rests he will wake up, get his strength back and will make a full recovery". "Oh okay. Thank you" Blaine answers. Kurt isn't awake and the doctor doesn't know when he will. Looking up Blaine realizes that he stands in front of a room, door open, Kurt in the hospital bed.
Once Doctor Mitch leaves Blaine goes in, closes the door behind himself and sits down next to the bed. Carefully he takes Kurts hand and kisses the palm "Hey sweetheart". He looks at Kurt, watching his chest rise and sink, his eyes closed. He's sleeping. He's resting.
"You're a little idiot to just walk into that situation but you were so brave and so strong. I'm so proud of you for overcoming your inner demons but, fuck, I love you and I hate that you're here right now" Blaine says, he sniffs as he tries his best not to cry. "Now you just need to wake up so I can tell you how much I love you" he sobs.
15 minutes later a nurse sends him home. He kisses Kurt on the head goodnight and slowly goes to his car. At home he calls Santana, telling the girls everything Doctor Mitch told him and very careful mentions that Kurt is still unconscious. It's almost 3 am when Blaine goes to bed.
It's early in the morning, around 5 am, when Blaine wakes up again. He had a bad dream. More like a memory chasing him. Like he was in in high school again. He wore a tux to the dance, a simple one. These guys bashed him and suddenly Kurt was next to him, in way more stylish clothes, unconscious.
He already slept uneasy. This nightmare was the top. In three hours his alarm will go off and he needs to get up. With a sigh he lays back down and tries to go back to sleep. The little sleep he gets isn't nearly enough to really energize him for the day.
At 8 Blaine wakes up from his alarm. His eyes feel dry and heavy and he really doesn't want to get out of bed. Still he does. Quickly he hops under the shower and puts on some comfortable pants and one of Kurts shirts as he goes to the kitchen to get himself some breakfast.
At 9:30 he facetimes Marisol. They often facetime so Blaine can keep her updated on how class is going and how it goes with Blaine and her students. She also helps Blaine plan a few lessons with things she planned to do or if Blaine runs out of ideas.
"Hay Blaine. You look horrible" Marisol notices. "Thank you" Blaine jokes " I just had a short night". "Something happened. What's up?" the kind woman asks. Blaine shakes his head. He likes Marisol way too much. He can't lie to her "Someone I know got bashed. He's in the hospital".
"Amigo you're getting red in the face. Oh my god! Blaine! Tienes un novio?" Marisol asks and the curly haired man nods "Yes I have a boyfriend and yes it's him who got bashed". "Who is he? And most importantly how he is?" the woman asks.
"I think he's okay. Injured and unconscious but he'll be okay. And I don't think I can tell you who it is because you know him and I don't know how you would react" Blaine answers but when Marisol pouts "Por favor, tell me" he can't hide anymore.
"it's Kurt Hummel. You're his teacher. I'm his teacher. I know a lot of people wouldn't approve so you're one of the few people who know about us" Blaine says. "A student? Seriously Blaine?" he woman asks in disbelief. "Yes but I swear that it just happened. I helped him to prepare his song for his final and we got closer" Blaine tells.
"I have nothing. Let me guess he wants to get some advice on his breathing?" the woman asks. Blaine nods "Yes and because of that we got closer. We got together and Marisol I really love him. He means so much to me and we're always there for each other. For now I'm still his teacher but when you come back and when he graduates I'm not anymore. Yes we have some age difference but we don't care".
"Okay, okay. Blaine calm down. I can't say that I'm overly thrilled but you seem to really love him so it's okay for me as long as it doesn't affect the way you treat him in school and grade him" the woman answers with a laugh "Maybe I can see you two soon?".
"How soon?" Blaine asks and the woman answers "My mom is doing much better. I think three more weeks or so then I can come back. I will be back for the finals for sure but you're welcome to come along and watch and enjoy". "That would be amazing" Blaine answers.
There is a pause before Marisol asks "How are you handling what happened?". "I'm thinking about what happened in high school a lot but I'm really worried about Kurt and he's definitely my priority now. Fuck my high school trauma because right now I just need him to get better and be with him again" Blaine answers. It's only half a lie. Kurt is his priority but not only does he think back a lot but it's also thinking about high school more than he admitted.
"Okay but text me when you need someone to talk. I remember how devastated you were back then. And text me if you get any news on Kurt. Don't tell him or anyone but he, Rachel and Santana are pretty much my favorite students. Sometimes they can be a little extra but they are really talented and always bring themselves in" Marisol adds and actually manages to make the man laugh a little.
The two talk a bit longer about classes, papers and much more until Blaine has to go so he arrives at school for his first class. It would be good if he runs into Santana and Rachel because he wants to see how they are and check up on them.
At 11 he arrives at NYADA and first goes to the teachers lounge to get some stuff and most importantly coffee before his class starts. On his way out and to the class room he runs into the two girls. They both look tired and Blaine exactly knows that this is the last place they want to be. It's no different for him.
"Morning girls" he greets with a nod. "You look terrible" Santana answers. "Thanks. I could give that back to you two" Blaine says and adds "How are you two holding up?". "Okay but not great I guess. We're worried about him" Rachel speaks for herself and Santana. But actually she speaks for all three because Blaine could only answer "Same".
"Are you going to him later?" he then asks and Rachel nods "We have classes until 2 pm and drive straight to the hospital". "Okay good. I have classes until 1:30 and a teacher conference at 3 so I come by after" Blaine says and with a look at the time he realizes "We have to go before any of us come late to class". He waves the girls goodbye and leaves.
After class is over Blaine goes back to the teachers lounge with some more coffee and things he need to finish. He can hardly concentrate which frustrates him a little but there's only one other teacher in the room who's sleeping. He doesn't notice Blaines frustration nor the way he keeps zoning out because his mind wanders to Kurt, to bashing, to high school, to boyfriends and to I love you.
The conference seems to last forever but once it's over Blaine is the first one to jump up from his chair. He almost runs to his car. He just wants to be with Kurt now.