Slowly Kurt did so, his lashes fluttering closed as he breathed in slowly and deeply. Blaine's presence was calming him down, keeping him from panicking and making the fever worse, and he was so grateful for it.

He felt scared, though, because Blaine was going to go home after this. This wasn't his home anymore. The thought made his chest tighten, made him press closer to Blaine.

"Don't leave," he croaked. "Stay with me, please. I need you."