Nick watched painfully as Jeff and Andrew walked past. Their hands were clasped tightly together, their shoulders bumping as they walked into the common room for Warbler rehearsal. Nick sighed. There was no use. After all, he had encouraged Jeff to try something with Andrew. He had no right to be jealous. Yet here he was, sitting with his chin resting in his hand, as he watched the two lovebirds talk and whisper to each other.

Finally Warbler's rehearsal started, and Nick tried to pay attention, anything to get his mind off Jeff, but Wes was just so annoying. All he did was drone on and on about traditions (bangs gavel), and etiquette (bangs gavel), and Blaine's solos (bangs gavel). Soon enough Nick was back day dreaming about Jeff, feeling the emptiness tug at his stomach as he sees Andrew kiss the side of Jeff's head. That should be me, he thought. I should be the one holding his hand, kissing his head, being with him. That should be me!

His thoughts were interrupted by, yep, you guessed it, Wes's damn gavel.

"Nick! Are you even listening?" Wes cried, frustrated. His gavel hand twitched, wanting to strike.

"Yeah, yeah sure, Blaine sounds great on that song," Nick guessed.

"Actually, Nick, it was decided that Jeff would get this solo," Wes stated. Jeff looked ecstatic. He'd wanted it so badly. He'd auditioned 6 times, but only now had he gotten a solo.

Nick was shocked. Not that he wasn't happy for Jeff, because really he was, it was just Blaine always got the solos. Sure, Nick and Jeff always auditioned, but they never even expected to get a solo. This time around, Nick, Jeff, Blaine, and Andrew had all auditioned. Blaine clapped for Jeff, a smile on his face. Nick could tell he was happy for Jeff. Nick smiled and clapped for Jeff too. Yeah, he was a little sad Jeff beat him out, but hey; he'd rather Jeff than Andrew. Speaking of Andrew, well, to say the least, he looked pissed. He clapped along with everyone else, but he didn't smile. He didn't congratulate him. He just looked, mad. When Jeff looked up at him though, he pulled a tight smile across his face. It was the most fake smile Nick had ever seen and that's saying something, seeing as he'd seen Kurt's face when Blaine got a solo for the umpteenth time.

Andrew was Jeff's boyfriend. Shouldn't that be more to him than a solo?


It had been 5 days since the news about Jeff's solo. They shared a room, and every minute they had since Jeff had been practicing. Nick smiled and helped him practice, not caring that his homework was piling up. Jeff needed his help, so that's what he was doing. Jeff was spending less and less time with Andrew. All he did was work on his solo. His passion was admirable to Nick, but it also worried him that something might be going on with Jeff's relationship. As much as Nick dreaded the conversation, he knew it had to be done.

"Hey Jeff, how's Andrew?" he asked one night after they'd practiced. Jeff tensed slightly, but Nick shrugged it off.

"He's fine, why?" Jeff said, a little too quickly.

"Oh no reason, just you two used to be spending so much time together, and now I hardly ever see you guys together," he replied.

"Oh, well I've just been really focused on my solo, that's all," Jeff said quietly. The way he started fidgeting was what made Nick sure something was up. Jeff only fidgeted when he was nervous about something.

"Jeff? Are you sure everything's okay? You know you can tell me anything?" Nick said slowly. Jeff hesitated.

"Well it's no big deal really..." Jeff started.

"Jeff..." Nick warned. Jeff sighed.

"Okay, but please, it's no big deal, so just don't say anything," Jeff said. Nick nodded, not sure if curious or worried was the better word to describe what he was feeling. Jeff pulled up the side of his shirt slightly, revealing a few bruises. Nick knew there was more.

"He was really upset about not getting the solo, and we kinda got into a fight about it, and well, yeah," Jeff sighed.

"He, he hit you?" Nick asked, stunned. He wasn't particularly fond of Andrew, but that was mostly because he was with Jeff. Now, he absolutely resented the guy.

"Nick please, don't do anything stupid, I'm fine, he was just upset. I haven't talked to him since. I'm just giving him space to cool down," Jeff reasoned.

"That gives him no right to hit you! That bastard! Are you scared to be around him or something?" Jeff nodded, ashamed.

"Jeff I'm sorry, but I'll be back," Nick said, rushing out of the room. Jeff called after him, but Nick ignored him. He ran down the hall towards Andrew's room. Then, he got a better idea.


Andrew walked back to his room. It had been 6 days since Jeff had gotten the solo over him. He remembered his fight with Jeff. Telling him to give up the solo. Jeff wouldn't do it. He remembered raising his fists at Jeff. He remembered hitting him. He had a bad temper, he knew that. But he didn't regret hitting Jeff. That bastard deserved it. He cheated him. He deserved the solo more than Jeff did.

He turned the door handle, opening it, ready to throw himself in his bed and take a nap. Only his bed was gone. And so was everything else. Everything was gone, even his clothes and shoes. He looked around, stunned. There was a note on the middle of the floor, where his table used to be. He picked it up, confused.

Don't even think about laying a finger on him. You hurt him again, I'll hurt you.


The next day, Jeff broke up with Andrew. He had been scared, so Nick went with him. Nick glared daggers at Andrew as Jeff spoke. Andrew just apologized for hurting him, and walked away. Nick laughed quietly when he noticed how stiff Andrew looked, having slept on the floor the previous night.

"Wow, that was easy," Jeff said, shocked.

"Yeah, well, maybe he finally came to his senses," Nick said, smiling to himself.

"Nick... what did you do?" Jeff asked.

"Let's just say that Andrew will get a good night sleep..." Nick said. When Jeff looked confused, he finished.

"...if he ever takes a trip up to the roof."


Okay! So longer than I expected, but I hope you like it.

This one was inspired by xMidnightMoonx. Thanks for the idea!

Plz review, open for suggestions!

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