There's Nowhere I'd Rather Be

Word Count: 2,689

Rating: T

Authors Note: This is my first time writing…ever. So I apologize if it's no good. This could be a one-shot or if people actually like it then I could continue it into a story. It's up to the masses I suppose. This is also unedited so if there are mistakes I apologize ahead of time.

Jeff happily bounced his way towards his dorm room. With it finally being Friday, he couldn't help but be extremely excited for the upcoming weekend and the nice break it provided from classes. Maybe Nicky would be up for a movie marathon, Jeff smiled at the thought. It was no secret that Jeff had a crush on his best friend and roommate, well no secret to everyone except said boy. Jeff sighed. There was no way that he could ever tell Nick that he liked him as more than a friend. Just because Nick was bisexual didn't mean that he would have any sort of feelings for Jeff that weren't completely platonic. Plus they were such great friends that even the thought that that could somehow be ruined made him bite his tongue whenever he was around the brunette.

As soon as the thought came to his mind he realized that he was at his door. Pulling out his key he unlocked his door and walked into his dorm room that he shared with Nick. And he was greeted with a very shirtless Nick walking out of the bathroom. He was clad in a pair of Dalton sweatpants and a towel around his neck. His hair still had water beading at the ends and then dripping down onto his chest. Jeff couldn't help but follow the water as it slowly slid down Nick's body and disappeared into the waistband of his sweatpants. Jeff couldn't help but wish that he could follow the water drops wet path with his fingers or better yet his tongue.

Jeff could feel the back of his neck heating up and the blush slowly creeping up his chest and neck up to his cheeks. His bag slipped off his shoulder and hit the floor with a thump making Nick raise his warm hazel eyes to Jeff's blown out chocolate brown ones.

"I-uh-you…" and with that Jeff turned on his heel and walked right back out the door, missing the way that Nick's eyes lit up and a smile broke across his lips.

O.O.O

Nick and Jeff had been best friends the second they met in freshman year as roommates. Bonding quickly over Harry Potter, and Marvel superheroes. They quickly started having movie marathons and monthly trips to the comic book store. Nick had quickly become infatuated with the bubbly blonde during sophomore year when it came to light that Jeff was gay and Nick couldn't help but start to notice things about the blonde that he never noticed before. But not wanting to ruin their friendship he had kept his feelings about Jeff to himself. But now that he was a junior and his feelings weren't dissipating, if anything they were becoming much stronger, he could no longer hide behind the notion that his feelings would ruin their friendship. He had long since realized that he just needed to man up and let Jeff know. But that plan had died as quickly as it had come because it was at that moment Jeff and walked into the room smiling that blinding smile and Nick could do nothing but smile back and keep his thoughts to himself. So he came up with a new plan. He wouldn't call it seducing Jeff per se but he was definitely trying to get Jeff to notice him…by using his body…in an objectifying manner. Okay so maybe he was trying to seduce him a way, he just wanted to see if Jeff felt the same way. And judging by the way Jeff's eyes raked up his naked torso and that blush stained his cheeks he would have to that yes, Jeff has some feelings towards him as well.

With that thought he walked to the closet and grabbed a plain grey v-neck t-shirt and then made his way to his bed and grabbed his cellphone.

Thad, you were right. He took one look at me and fled. –Nick

Ummm, hate to say this Nicky boy but that means it went bad. –Thad

NO! I mean he looked like he liked what he saw, but my extreme attractiveness was just too much to handle so he left :)-Nick

I suppose that could be a good thing then. Do you have any idea where he got off to? –Thad

I'm going to either assume Wes's room or Seb's room. –Nick

Most likely Seb's. –Nick

Well are you going to talk to him about this? What you are feeling towards him now that you know he has some kind of feelings for you? –Thad

*Sigh* I don't know. Maybe. I probably should. –Nick

No, you think? –Thad

I get it, I get it. Talk to Jeff ASAP. –Nick

Finally, some sense is finally starting to come to that thick head of yours. –Thad

Shut up Thad. –Nick

LOVE YOU TOO! –Thad

Nick just shook his head at Thad's antics. Even though he seemed to be the big bad council member, Nick knew that Thad was just as crazy and wild as the rest of them. He flung himself face down on his bed and groaned into his pillow. He knew that Thad was right; this whole thing had been just an experiment to see if Jeff felt anything towards Nick. And now he knew that he felt at least lust towards him, which is better than nothing, then he now had to talk to Jeff and let his feelings come to light. And then would come the part he had been dreading, telling Jeff how he felt. Not because he was scared anymore but because he was terrible with words and he had no idea what he was going to say to the blonde. But he knew where to start.

Jeffy, could you come back to the room? I have something I really need to tell you. –Nicky xx

O.O.O

Jeffy, could you come back to the room? I have something I really need to tell you. –Nicky xx

"Oh no, Seb I don't know what to do." Jeff showed Sebastian Nick's text. Right after Jeff left his and Nick's shared dorm room he immediately made his way to Sebastian's room. Next to Nick Sebastian was Jeff's closest friend. They didn't quite have the same relationship that Nick and Jeff did but they were quite close. And they didn't have that attraction that Nick and Jeff had for each other. Jeff ran into Sebastian's room without knocking and quickly told him about what happened to which Sebastian laughed and told him that he should have just marched up to him and kissed him. To which Jeff looked scandalized and babbled with a red face for a good couple minutes.

"Jeff it's obvious what you should do." Jeff tilted his head to the side in confusion. It was obvious to him that the only sensible thing to do was dig a hole and throw himself into it out of complete and utter embarrassment. Sebastian rolled his eyes. "Go and talk to him you idiot. Nothing good can come out of hiding in my room all night. Plus I have a friend to show around soon." The way Seb lowered his eyes and brushed invisible lint off his slacks pretty much gave away that this "friend" was somebody special. His blush didn't help matters either.

"Oh really? Who is this mysterious friend?" Jeff grinned and elbowed Sebastian. "He's just a friend that's transferring here on Monday and he needs the weekend to get settled in and he needs somebody to show him around." Sebastian shrugged like it was no big deal, but the blush still hadn't left his face nor had he looked Jeff in the eye yet. "I want a name Seb."

"Uh-well…it's…well…he's…" Sebastian sighed and then took a deep breath. "Dave Karofsky."

Jeff's jaw dropped, he knew that Sebastian had dedicated their performance to the jock from McKinley who tried to kill himself but he had no idea that they were friends or anything like that.

"I had no idea that you two were friends." Sebastian finally looked up. His expression was a mix of relief and fear. Jeff didn't understand why he looked like that. "I went to visit him while he was still in the hospital and we kind of hit it off. We usually get coffee at least once a week."

"Well that's great Seb!" Jeff smiled at him but seen Sebastian's slightly upset face. "Isn't it?"

"I don't know Jeff; I'm not supposed to feel this way about someone." Jeff tilted his head in confusion. "Why not Sebby?" Sebastian stood up and started pacing in the middle of the room. "Because Jeff, I don't do feelings. I barely have any friends. All I have is you , Blaine, Nick, and Thad. Having Dave as a friend is the best thing that has ever happened to me and I'm going to fuck it up by trying to get with him." Sebastian was still pacing and started pulling at his hair. "Sebastian you are being ridiculous. You know that Dave is vulnerable; you two are friends so you probably know more about him than most. So I know you wouldn't try and do anything to take advantage if that's what you're worried about. Are you worried that you want to have sex with him?'

"Jeff I think that I love him. He is the only person other then you, Nick, Blaine and Thad that can see through my façade. He knows me really well. Almost too well, but he doesn't need a boyfriend. He needs a friend more than anything and I would never forgive myself if I pushed myself on him and tried to get him to date me. Plus I'm me and I would find some way to ruin the relationship and our friendship because I'm a bastard." Sebastian came back to the bed and hung his head in his hands.

"Seb, I think you should let Dave decide for himself what he wants. You should talk to him about it; maybe a boyfriend is exactly what he needs right now you know? Someone to show him that being gay is not a bad thing. And I know you wouldn't ruin a thing just based on the fact that you care more about Dave in the situation then you do for yourself. Plus you didn't say anything about having sex with him." Jeff leaned over and elbowed Sebastian good heartedly causing Sebastian to smile. "You're right Jeff, I should, and it couldn't hurt much. But you know if we dated the sex would just be an added bonus." Sebastian smirked and just like that the Sebastian that Jeff knew and loved was back.

"That was some good advice there Jeffrey. Maybe you should take your own advice. Go and talk to Nick…right now." And with that Sebastian hauled Jeff off his bed and pushed him out the door.

O.O.O

Jeff stood outside his door wringing his hands. He knew that he had to go in, but going in meant that he had to face Nick and that was something he did not want to do. He knew that Nick had seen him check him out; he wasn't necessarily subtle about it. And he was just thinking the worst. How Nick wouldn't want to be his friend anymore because he didn't like Jeff like that. But Sebastian was right he couldn't just ignore Nick and hide forever he had to do this. With a deep breath he opened the door and stepped in.

O.O.O

At the sound of the door opening Nick immediately stood up. Jeff was finally back. After he wouldn't text him back Nick thought that maybe Jeff would just ignore him and sleep in someone else's room. But he was back and the speech he had planned in his head just disappeared. He couldn't help but appreciate Jeff's bright blonde hair, his soft pale skin, his chocolate brown eyes, and long legs. Nick quickly walked up to Jeff.

"Hey Jeffy." Nick smiled up at his best friend. "Hey Nicky, sorry I left so fast I just had to talk to Sebastian about something." Jeff looked everywhere but at Nick. "It's okay Jeffy, but I really need to talk to you about something that has been bothering and I just need to get it off my chest." At that Jeff looked up quickly with fear filled eyes. "Nicky I'm so sorry; I knew I should have just stayed at Sebastian's. You can't stand the thought that your best friend likes you like that-"

"Like what Jeffy?"

"-and now you just want a new roommate and we can't be friends because I'm such a creep-"

"Jeff that's dumb I don't-"

"-I mean just because your bi doesn't mean you like me back-"

"Jeff stop-"

"-and I'm stupid for even thinking otherwise-"

"Jeff-"

"-yeah I think I'll just go back to Seb's room then you don't have to look at me anymor-"

"JEFF!"

Nick was breathing heavy and his forehead was wrinkled with frustration. On one hand he was over the moon that Jeff liked him too but he was so angry that he thought that Nick didn't like him. Even if he didn't he still would want his best friend, and it angered him that Jeff thought that Nick was so bad that he would want a new roommate and not want to be his friend just because he liked him. Even if he was straight he would never do that.

"Is that what you think of me Jeff, that I would just….dump you as a friend and a roommate just because you happen to like me? Do you think I'm that awful of a person?" Nick was fuming, how could Jeff think that of him?

"Nicky of course not! You are the most amazing human being I have ever met. I just thought it might be for the best you know. How could we be friends if I'm pining after you." And with that Jeff hung his head.

"Jeffy, no. Don't ever think that I couldn't be your best friend. No matter what happens I will always be your best friend." Nick reached up and lifted Jeff's chin. Jeff had a few tears on his cheeks and that broke Nick's heart. Without thinking he leaned up and kissed both of Jeff's tear stained cheeks. When he pulled back both of Jeff's eyes were closed. "Please don't Nicky, its hard enough without you doing things like that." He spoke softly and his voice shook slightly. Nick realized there was only one thing that he could do. So he leaned up and molded his lips to Jeff's.

Jeff didn't immediately respond just stood stock still, but then Nick gently caressed his mouth with his and then Jeff gently returned the pressure. Nick slowly pulled away and Jeff followed his lips a little.

"Jeffy, I love you. And I know I should have told you a long time ago but I was so scared. But I don't want to be afraid anymore. I want to be yours and have you be mine." Jeff just stood with his mouth gaping and Nick was starting to think that maybe he read everything wrong. But before he could freak out and start apologizing Jeff surged forward and crashed his mouth to Nick's. He wrapped his arms around his neck and Nick placed his hands on Jeff's waist. This kiss wasn't as slow and tentative as the previous one; it was hard and filled with longing passion. Jeff used his tongue to lick along the seam of Nick's lips asking for entrance which he quickly granted. Their tongues mapped out each other's mouths, all of the places they thought they could never be able to reach. With small quiet whimpers filling the silence of their room. After a few minutes which felt like hours they pulled apart. What greeted him when Nick opened his eyes was a close eyed Jeff with a blissful smile on his handsome face. Jeff slowly opened his eyes and reached up and caressed Nick's cheek.

"I love you too Nicky."