A/N: Hey its Chelsinator, hope you guys are liking this. Remember, this contains adult themes that may be triggering. We don't own glee.

Nick fidgeted a little before opening his eyes. It was definitely much brighter than it was earlier this morning. He turned over and was shocked to see Jeff had left.
"Fuck!"
Now he knew Jeff didn't want him around. He would have at least waited to say goodbye. He sat up and scanned his room, his computer was open. He walked over to it and saw what Sebastian had written.

Sebby3: R u ok? U ddnt reply.

Nick slammed the screen shut and walked to his bathroom. Running cold water, he looked at himself in the mirror. His eyes were still a little red. He washed his face and walked upstairs to the kitchen, knowing that was where he left his phone.
Finding it, he texted:

To Jeffie:Hey man, you okay? Why did you leave? Meet up?

Jeff leant heavily against his wall and took a deep breath, wincing when his ribs shifted. His dad had been particularly mad, something about staying up all hours with some boy when he should be being responsible. Hearing his phone go off he gingerly pulled himself up and grabbed it, it was Nick. Assessing the damage in the mirror, Jeff cocked his head to one side and wondering if he'd be able to cover it with the makeup he'd nicked from Kurt. Sighing he shook his head and punched out a text

To Nicky :) : Hey, bud. Sorry I had to run off - dad wanted me, you know? I can't meet up today, I got grounded. See you at school though!

Silently he thanked God for weekends. Hopefully Nick would listen to him - though he rarely did. Now all he had to do was figure out how to cover a split lip…

Nick couldn't believe what he heard.

To Jeffie: Man, that sucks. Did he end up taking your car off you?

He sighed. Maybe he could surprise Jeff. Show up at his house. That could be fun but Jeff would probably hate him for it. He was thinking about things to do today, when his phone went off.

Fr Seb:Hey babe! Im feeling a little lonely ;) Wanna come round for some fun?

Fuck. Nick had forgotten about Sebastian. How was he going to break up with the boy when he was just asked if he wanted to have sex! Should he tell Jeff about Sebastian?

Jeff bit his lip - and then regretted it - truth was he hadn't been grounded, nor had his car been taken away. His father didn't actually care enough to enforce those kinds of rules.

To Nicky :) :Nah, I still have my baby. Not much I can do with her though when I'm not allowed to leave the house. What are your plans for the day then?

Hearing a chuckle he turned to see his older brother leaning in the doorway,

"Told you, you were in trouble. Texting your boyfriend?"

Jeff growled moving to his bed and collapsing on it, "Piss off, Jake, Don't you have some girl to be screwing?"

Jake just laughed again, "Yes actually. Which is more than you could ever say."

He turned around and walked away, leaving Jeff to utter a rare curse word. He just wanted Nick.

Nick didn't know what to say. He was asked by his best friend -his crush - what he was doing and his boyfriend wanted sex.

To Jeffie:nothing. Been getting some texts from Seb but that's it. Serious you aren't allowed out? What if you're getting some 'groceries'

Nick finished typing, so hopeful that Jeff was allowed.

Jeff closed his eyes and thought. He wanted to see Nick… last night had been … sort of weirdly perfect. Snapping his eyes open he decided, so long as he tried not to move too much his ribs should be fine, and he could probably pass the split lip off as football with Devon. Jeff was so useless at sport that it might actually work.

To Nicky :) :Yeah actually, Dad's at work so I can slip out for a bit. Meet me at the park?

Now he just had to hope that Nicky believed him…

Nick's smile widened as he ran upstairs to have shower. Before he forgot he text Seb.

To Sebby:can't sorry. Also I really need to talk to you.

He ducked into the shower got himself cleaned up. He found some deodorant his uncle gifted him and put it on. It smelt insanely nice so Nick never really used it. He ran outside and to his car to finally meet up with Jeff. He couldn't wait.

Jeff sat on a swing, his head ducked. He needed to see his best friend, right now that was all he needed. But he wasn't looking forward to Nick's reaction when he saw his face… the boy had always been too protective for his own good. A wonderful smell overtook his senses and he looked up, straight into the dark eyes of Nick Duval.

To start, Nick was smiling but then he saw Jeff's condition. His glare softened as his eyes became moist, "What happened Jeffie?" He whispered.

Jeff shifted nervously and brought a hand up to his face, he hated lying to Nick, "It's nothing…honestly Devon made me play football with him and you know what I'm like… I - I tripped over my own feet."

Nick wanted to believe Jeff but everything about him seemed off. "What would you like to do Jeff? Maybe we could -"

Nick was I interrupted by his ring tone.

"Hello…?" He sighed. It was Sebastian. "We'll talk about it la-" He was getting impatient. "Be there soon."

Nick's voice wad stern and he was clearly un amused.

"Would you please come to Sebastian's with me?"

Jeff's eyes grew wide and everything in him screamed to say no. But honestly he welcomed the distraction. Besides if Nick needed him…
"Sure thing. Who's driving?"

Nick breathed. "I will." He replied and with that, they were off.

Jeff sat nervously in the passenger seat, he kept seeing Nick cast suspicious glances at his face but he pointedly ignored them. He didn't care what it took, Nick could never find out about his dad.

"We're here." Nick murmured pulling up outside the massive house.

Nodding Jeff followed him up the drive was and hung back awkwardly, his head down as he rang the bell. Sebastian answered moments later, a cocky grin on his handsome face. Which faltered when he saw the top of Jeff's bright blond hair.

"Jeff. Hey. Wasn't expecting you too. Come on in guys."

Nick nodded, and grabbing Jeff lightly by the wrist he dragged him into the house, Sebastian followed, shutting the door behind them.

On entering, Nick was pulled in for a kiss by Sebastian. He tried, in all efforts, to stop but Seb managed to sneak his tongue in. Nick pulled away.

"What's wrong babe?" Sebastian asked, he certainly wasn't understanding the situation.
Nick tried to swallow the lump in his throat. He turned to Jeff. Hoping he could find the courage he needed in the blondes beautiful brown eyes. He faced Seb.

"I-I…" He started, "I don't want to be in a relationship anymore."

Seb's face grew pale. "Why!" he shouted, then looked at Jeff. "It's him isn't it! It's Jeff!"

Nick's eyes grew wide as he pleaded that it wasn't, that clearly wasn't enough because it was Jeff. Sebastian walked up to Nick and took hold of him arms, shaking him violently.

"Why couldn't you let me forget about Blaine!" Sebastian shouted through what were almost tears.

"You were using me to forget…?" Nick whispered as he ran out of the house, pulling Jeff from Seb's reach.

As Jeff stood awkwardly in Sebastian's hall way he felt his face flush when the newest Warbler pulled his best friend in for a kiss, and then there was the shouting and … well Nick didn't deny that it was about him did he? Jeff was pulled out of his thoughts when he heard Sebastian's next remark, and suddenly his blood boiled. How darehe use Nick like that. How dare he.The only thing that stopped him from starting a fight - something which mild mannered Jeff rarely did - was Nick dragging him out of the house. They sat in the car, Nick staring straight ahead, Jeff staring at Nick.

"He isn't worth it, Nicky" Jeff whispered, "He's a dick and he isn't worth it. It'll be okay. You were -" he paused, not sure if it was right thing to say "I mean you were there to break up with him anyway…"

For a moment, Nick couldn't comprehend words. He heard his friend perfectly, but where he was staring seemed to have taken all hope that Nick even had a voice box. He took a deep and shuddered breath. "…..He wanted me to….." He didn't want to finish his sentence, remembering the text from this morning. He pulled the keys out of his pocket and started he car. He wasn't even sure he had the ability to drive. But he did anyway. His fingers were trembling a little as he tried to forget it all. From ever being with Seb to ever kissing him. He wanted every detail out. But they wouldn't leave. He pulled up next to Jeff's car, knowing that his friend would have to leave him soon and he could break down properly.

"…..he wanted me to….."
Jeff's blood ran cold and he felt anger take him over again, that little shit. He's heard the rumours, everybody had, but Jeff generally didn't set much store by them. His hands curled into fists and he looked down at his lap not sure what to say. Nick pulled up next to his car and he winced. He didn't want to leave Nick, didn't want to go home.
"I could… I could stay with you again tonight if you want?" Jeff murmured hesitantly, "I mean we're both going to Dalton in the morning anyway…"

Nick's eyes, still threatening to tear up, widened. That would make Nick pleased, well. It would make Nick overwhelmingly happy, especially after today's scene. But, he sighed and said, "You can't, you're grounded.." Nick stared at the ground, trying hard to keep each tear at bay. "I don't want to get you in trouble….." he took a deep breath, "… again."

Jeff winced and silently acknowledged the truth of his friends words, he might not really be grounded but he was in trouble… and if his dad found out that he'd spent all night at Nick's again…

He pulled out his phone, ignoring the dull ache across his ribs and dialled, "Hey dad. Yeah I know you're busy … I know … I'm sorry …look, David called, he wants to go over our project for business studies tonight …I'll stay in dorms tonight. Right." He involuntary shuddered at his fathers threatening tone and lowered his voice, avoiding Nick's gaze, "I know okay? I know. See you next weekend." He hung up and turned to Nick, grinning, "Sorted!"

Really mentioning business studies had been a stroke of genius, he father would never have agreed otherwise. Now he was free, free until next weekend. He loved that he was a week-time border!

Nick actually smiled in what seemed like the worst day of his life. But he was definitely going to have to break down eventually.
"Aren't you going to need your stuff? I can meet you at my house." He smiled, that could be his chance to cry alone. He needed it out of his system, and if a relationship is good or bad, break ups hurt. Nick avoided his message tone and waited for Jeff's reply.

Jeff's smile faltered. At least his dad wasn't home… maybe he could get in and out without Jake seeing him. He nodded jerkily,
"Yeah, okay. I'll… see you in half an hour or so I guess." He reached out and gave Nick a one armed hug, lightly pressing his lips to the soft hair once more, hoping Nick wouldn't feel it.
He got out of the car and with one last small smile at his best friend he climbed into his own and headed home.

Nick sat back in his car and touched the top of his head. He closed his eyes but remembered he had a text…

…It was Sebastian.

Fr Sebby: I'm sorry for lashing out babe, maybe we can fix this.

Nick sighed, he had a good half an hour or so until Jeff came to his house, but. He couldn't risk anything.

To Sebby: Look, I am sorry. But I just don't want to be in a relationship. It's not Jeff either I just, can't deal with the hassle right now. My dad lost his job and well. We are struggling. Sorry, but maybe if it all gets better and we wanna try again, I'll be here.

Nick regretted sending that. He hadn't even told Jeff about his dad. Starting his car, Nick let tears glide and he drove home.

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