Hey guys! Thanks to all those who reviewed, and to all who has read this! Really, it means a lot to me.
So I know how I said I thought I had this all planned out... well. This is what happens when I plan things.
They NEVER go the way I planned. That's why I never plan anything... I don't stick to original plans at all. xD
I'm still working things out, I pretty much know the overall story is, I'm just having a hard time acutally writing what I'm thinking. It's all in my head, but it's not coming out on paper. :0
Anyway, again, thanks SO much. I love you all :D
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After separate classes, Jeff and Nick… and Lucas met in the hallway. Once again, there was an awkward air around them. I mean, there wasn't really much to say. Lucas was new, nobody really knew him – and you couldn't really get to know someone in the short five minutes between classes. Besides, Jeff really wasn't interested in starting a conversation anyway.
Lucas really didn't know what to say, and Nick was still kind of dumbfounded by Lucas' British genes.
Luckily, Lucas had another class, not free period like the other two boys. Even if he didn't have class… Jeff wasn't going to let this British twit get in the way.
"So, I guess I'll see you guys… later?" Lucas suggested, after at least a minute of them three of them just standing there, looking around, saying absolutely nothing.
"Yeah, probably." Jeff smiled. He was lucky he was a good actor. Well, to a point. You can't hide your true feelings forever.
Lucas half-smiled, but Nick's "That would be great." Made his smile grow and his eyes shine vibrantly as he walked away.
Jeff rolled his eyes sarcastically and kinda chuckled, to cover up what he was really feeling.
"What?" Nick could hide his emotions well, just like Jeff, but when you've known someone practically your whole life you can see the little things. Jeff could tell he was slightly blushing, which only made the pang in his heart greater.
"Nothing," he lied with a signature Jeff smile. "Let's get going."
Nick matched the bright smile and followed Jeff to the common room.
Nick had to admit, even if he was attracted to this Lucas guy, that smile of Jeff's can always get him back.
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Lucas wandered the halls, looking down at his schedule then back up at the room numbers on the wall.
"Hey… Lucas, right?" Trent came up to Lucas with a smile. "You look lost."
Lucas chuckled, blushing a light shade of tomato. "That's an understatement." He rubbed his forehead. "I'm kinda horrible with directions." He whispered.
Trent laughed warmly. "I'm sure I've seen worse… What are you looking for?"
"English."
"Oh. I'm in that class. Walk with me." Trent smiled.
Lucas nodded, and followed Trent. English was on the other side of this wing, so they would have a little while to talk.
"So. How do you like Dalton so far?" Trent asked.
"Well, so far, all of you have been incredibly nice and welcoming." Lucas started. "Teachers are pretty friendly too."
"Just stay on their good side and you won't have to see the not-friendly side of them," Trent warned. "It aint pretty."
Lucas laughed. "Will do."
They walked a little ways in silence, until Lucas asked; "Um, Jeff and Nick… they pretty close?"
Trent kinda smirked. "More like joined at the hip. They've been friends since preschool."
Lucas raised his eyebrows. "Preschool?"
Trent nodded. "Yeah. They're practically inseparable. And I mean that quite literately."
"Hmm. I kinda figured that." Lucas commented as they entered the classroom. He realized he had no idea where he was or how he got there. He found a seat and made a mental note.
Pay attention next time.
You're gonna have to work your ass off to get this brown-eyed pretty boy.
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By the end of their last class, Jeff was mentally exhausted. The whole class period he was fighting with the voices in his head about a certain blonde British guy.
Being the one who overanalyzes everything and stresses out about nothing, he frequently jumped to conclusions.
In this situation…
He didn't like those conclusions.
No matter what, Nick… Nick was his. Nobody could just show up and take him away. It wasn't going to happen.
"So… what's it gonna be tonight? Harry Potter? AVPM? We could even do Star Wars." Nick suggested, opening the door to their shared dorm.
Jeff flopped down on his bed. He honestly wasn't feeling up for, well, anything. Especially the loads of homework he had yet to finish plus what he got today.
Nick, being the genius he was, could procrastinate all he wanted and still get straight A's.
He looked over at Jeff for an answer, but he just shrugged.
This was something Jeff never did. He was always talkative and hyper and… just never quiet. Nick cocked his head to the side and his brown eyes grew soft.
"What's wrong, Jeffie?"
Jeff shrugged once again. "Just a lot on my mind."
Nick sat on the edge of Jeff's bed. "You know you can tell me anything, Jeffie." He said gently.
Anything and everything, but the one thing that's killing me.
Jeff half-smiled. "I know… but it's just stupid stuff-"
"Well obviously it's not stupid; you're all worked up over it." Nick pointed out.
"Lucas. It's Lucas." Jeff sighed. Nick looked down slightly, and Jeff could have sworn he saw his cheeks color, but just like that it was gone. Nick could hide his emotions from almost anyone except Jeff.
And again, there was that little pang in his heart.
"What about him?"
"I just… I don't really like him."
"Why?"
"I don't know."
Nick rolled his eyes slightly. There was always something more behind Jeff's "I don't knows". It was usually something along the lines of "I don't want to tell you because I'm just an idiot and what do I know" or "I don't want to upset or hurt you".
Nick chuckled. "Jeffie, I know you probably more than you know yourself." He scooted closer to Jeff, putting his hand on his shoulder.
Jeff felt warmth shoot through his body at the physical contact. It was one of those things that shouldn't get to him by now, but he thought he'd probably never get used to it.
"I know you know. But you can tell me when you're ready." Jeff really loved this about Nick. He didn't push him to do or say anything he didn't want to at the time. The amount of trust they had in each other was amazing. They were best friends – and the other knew the other would tell them when they were ready.
"Now, I think he's pretty nice." Nick said.
Of course you do. You also think he's the sexiest thing you've ever seen in your life.
"What don't you like about him?"
Jeff shrugged. What the hell was he supposed to say? Uh, he's completely eye-fucking you and you're mine?
Ha. Yeah, right.
"I really don't know. Just my instincts I guess."
Nick sighed. "Alright..."
"There's just something about him that my gut doesn't like. I'm not saying he's not friendly or anything, it's just… I don't know." Jeff trailed off, struggling to find the right words.
Nick nodded. "I understand."
Nick wasn't a liar, but Jeff couldn't help but to wonder,
Do you really?
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In the middle of English, Trent silently pulled out his phone while the teacher ranted on about the importance of commas, or whatever he was talking about.
Guys, meet me at the bottom of the second floor stairwell right after class. I know we haven't got much time before last period, but it's urgent. – Trent
All the Warblers obeyed, and as the bell sounded for the end of class, they all bolted to the second floor stairwell.
Kurt, Blaine, Wes, and David were there first, shortly followed by Trent and finally Thad. They all had rather confused looks on their faces, and Kurt voiced what they were thinking.
"Um… what's going on?"
Trent's eyes shifted from each Warbler, then down to the ground almost shyly. "Well, it might be nothing, but…"
"What's nothing?" David asked.
"But what?" Wes urged.
Trent sighed. "I… I think we should keep an eye on Lucas. He was sort… asking about Nick." Trent explained.
The boys' eyebrows furrowed in thought and confusion.
"What do you mean?" Blaine asked.
"Well, he wasn't just acting about Nick. He was asking about his relationship with Jeff."
Thad shrugged. "So? I would be curious about those two too if I was new."
"Well… that's the thing…" Trent turned and looked around at the wave of other students to make sure no one was eavesdropping on them.
"He didn't ask like he was curious. He asked like he was interested in Nick, and wanted to know if Jeff was in the way."
The others' eyes lit up with understanding.
"Well, honestly, I wouldn't doubt it; did you see how he was looking at Nick at lunch?" Kurt asked, looking slightly annoyed.
"Yeah." David agreed. "Actually, I did notice that."
Thad, Wes, and Trent nodded, and Blaine looked over at Kurt. "Yeah, Jeff seemed pretty… off." He whispered in his boyfriend's ear, and Kurt nodded.
"Yeah, well, I don't know about you guys, but…" Trent started. "I don't want anyone getting in the way of those two. I don't think I could handle it."
Wes sighed. "I mean, yeah they're completely adorable and all but the never ending dance they're doing around each other and the sexual tension between them just makes me want to puke."
David snorted and Thad rolled his eyes. "You don't know how many times I've been this close to stuffing them in a closet and refuse to let them out until they –"
"Confess their undying love for each other-"
"And have incredibly hot closet sex?"
Kurt just giggled, not at his addition to Thad's statement, but Wes'. In return Wes got high-fives from Blaine and David.
Thad just chuckled. "Yeah. Pretty much."
Trent just rolled his eyes with a smile. "So can we all agree to just… keep an eye on Lucas? And if it's true… maybe toss him off a cliff?"
The boys' jaws dropped and eyes grew wide, staring at Trent.
Trent never says anything bad or that would cause someone harm. What happened?
"Okay, alright… I didn't mean that…"
His fellow Warblers just laughed, and a chorus of "yeahs" and "nothing's going to get in the way of Niff" spread across the group as the warning bell rang and they all raced for class.
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