Puck hadn’t meant to make Finn feel bad; he just couldn’t help worrying. He was way too soft for him, and he wasn’t about to hide it. “Hey, you don’t have anything to apologize for, I swear. I’m just glad you’re okay.” He gave a lopsided grin, brushing a stray strand of hair from Finn’s forehead. “Apparently one of your students called an ambulance — thank god. Honestly, it won’t be a huge hit on the wallet. But, hey… I’d happily pay if you’d let me. I make good money now, so consider it an investment in keeping my favorite person alive.” He eased onto the edge of the bed carefully, giving Finn plenty of space. “I’m glad it’s not hurting anymore, but… fuck, I wish you didn’t have to go through that.” His fingers raked through Finn’s hair, slow and soothing, and his voice softened. “And did you know half the waiting room out there is filled with your students?” Puck’s smirk returned, playful but warm. “You always say you’re not sure you made an impression on them… but I think that proves otherwise. Guess they already know how lucky they are to have you.”
“an ambulance?” finn’s eyes widened, and he almost glanced at the heart-rate monitor because he was pretty sure his had just spiked. “do you know how much those cost, babe? one of the staff could’ve just driven me here, and-” he cut himself off. he didn’t want to give puck the ick by talking about money. he could deal with his worries later. “you don’t have to pay, it’s fine. i’ll figure it out,” he said with a sigh, though he wasn’t sure he would. still, he didn’t want to take advantage of his boyfriend or do anything that might jeopardize what they had. people always said money made things messy, and things were too perfect with puck to risk that. he tried to fight the smile tugging at his mouth, but it was impossible. “they are?” he looked toward the door as if he could see them, then back at puck. “that’s awesome. could you tell them i’m okay, then, babe? they should probably go home. and i bet the hospital staff really hates us right now if there’s a bunch of teenagers in their waiting room.”













