Nick straightened his tie and re-mussed his hair as he stood infront of the mirror in the hallway. It was finally the day he was going to talk to Jeff. Nick had been invited to come to the show Jeff's band was playing tonight. Jeff had told him about it weeks earlier so Nick had had plenty of time to plan out what he was going to do.
Nick was planning on going to the show and jamming out as usual but he knew he had to get Jeff alone for at least a few minutes right after the show. He knew that Jeff would be in an awesome mood and hopefully would be much more open to accepting what Nick had to say.
"Okay. Nick, you can do this. He's been your bestfriend for twelve years… He'll accept whatever you throw at him. Yes! I'm gonna do it! …why am I talking to myself?… I need to stop doing that so often…" Nick grabbed his jacket and headed out the door, still shaking his head at himself.
After dinner and a quick mic check the concert was about to start. When Jeff's band came on stage Nick thought he would go deaf, there was that much screaming. Well geez. I didn't know that they had this many fans. I guess they must be pretty freaking awesome. Nick had never really thought about it, but it was pretty strange that he had never heard Jeff's band play before. They were bestfriends, but Nick had never heard Jeff's music.
You knock me off of my feet, can hardely breathe, when your around me I feel the heat. You steam up the mirrors, you make me shed years, sometimes I can't think all that clear. I'm losing sleep. I'm counting sheep like one, two, three. LET'S GO! You hypnotize me, you mesmorize me. Way oh, way oh, way over my head and I don't know what to do. 'Cos I can't get enough of you!
Nick really didn't understand why he'd never heard their music when they started playing. They were amazing! Damn Jeff. I knew you were talented but.. damn. If I ever knew I liked you as more than a friend it was right now. Nick really couldn't get over how well Jeff and his band members played together. Watching from behind the curtain he could see the chemistry between everyone. Jeff and the lead guitarist were always run back and forth to each other and standing back to back. It was slightly adorable.
As the band finished up there last song and started getting offstage Nick started getting nervous. I have to do this. I told myself that I would and I will. Get yourself together Nick. Get yourself together.
"Nick! Hey! How'd you like the show?" Jeff ran over, bass still held onto him by the strap. "You guys were positively awesome Jeff! I didn't know you could play that well! Uhm. Do you think I can talk to you about something for a few minutes?" Nick had started twisting his tie around his fingers, something he always did when he was nervous. "Sure dude. Let me go put this up first." Jeff said, holding up his Bass and running off.
Nick was still standing by the curtain, messing with his tie, when Jeff came back a few minutes later. "So what did you wanna talk about?" Jeff said, smiling down at his bestfriend. "Uh.. well.. uhm.. I don't really know how to say this…" Nick looked down at his feet and Jeff could see his cheeks turning red. "Nick. What is it? Is there something wrong?" Jeff put his hands on Nick shoulders and looked down at him. "No. Nothing is wrong, per se. I'm just confused about… stuff… and it has to do with you. and.. oh my gosh, I'm so stupid. Why is this happening to me?" Nick thudded onto the ground and but his face in his hands. Jeff sat down beside him and put his arm around his best friends shoulders. He thought he had figured out what was wrong. "Oh. Nick.. I think I know whats going on, and I know how you feel." "No you don't Jeff. No you don't." Nick mumbled, shaking his head then leaning it on Jeff's shoulder. "Yes I do."
Jeff turned to face Nick, taking the smaller boys hands in his and blushing. Nick looked up and Jeff with a hopeful look in his eyes. Oh my gosh. Is this really happening? I can't believe it. How could he possibly like me?… how? Jeff let go of Nick's hands then leaned in closer. Nick quivered as Jeff whispered in his ear. "I should have done this a long time ago." Nick closed his as Jeff kissed him.
When they pulled apart bother boys were beet red and kind of embarrassed. "Did that just happen or I'm I having some sort of amazing dream?" Nick laughed a little, trying to figure out what was happening. "So, Is that what you were confused about?" Jeff said, putting on an irrestible smile. "I like you Nick, I have for a while. You kind of inspired Can't Get Enough Of You. That's kind of why I haven't ever invited you to hear my music before; I was embarrassed. But hey! Maybe you can inspire some new songs now that this is all out in the open."
Nick practically jumped on Jeff hugging him. "So are we?" "Do you want to?" "Boyfriends." The two said the last word simultaneously.
"Are ya'll finally together or what?" Nick and Jeff stood up and turned around to find Jeff's sister standing a few feet behind them. "I guess so." Jeff said, smiling and grabbing Nick's hand. "You finally came to your senses! I'm pretty sure the two of you were the only ones that didn't know about your love for one another. Anyways, congrats. It's almost time to go, ya'll should get ready." "Okay. See you at the van." Nick and Jeff kissed one more time before heading towards the door.