Hello everyone! I finally got his chapter done! Itt has taken a lott of months and countless tears of frustration on my half, but it's finally here! Please review tell me what you think I'm so excited to get this story going again! Love you guys! ~Blackbird
Chapter 7
A few hours later Nick was awoken by Jeff thrashing around.
"Love, wake up." Nick said shaking him, gently. Jeff's eyes snapped open, and darted around wildly. When they landed on Nick, Jeff burst into tears and flung himself at the Dom. "What happened, love?"
"I had a nightmare." Jeff said softly. "Jake was after me, and...he...he killed you."
Nick held Jeff to him. He wrapped his arms around him. Jeff cuddled into his chest. Nick started running his hands through Jeff's hair before he said, "I'm right here, love. Nothing's wrong. Tomorrow, we're going to the Dean and getting him at the very least expelled."
"At the very least?" Jeff asked.
"Jeffy, he touched a claimed sub. He could go to jail." Nick said. "What do you think about that?"
"I just don't want him to bother me anymore, sir." Jeff said.
"Well, then let's aim for jail." Nick said. "Then he can't hurt anyone."
Jeff nodded.
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Later, after the sun came up Will and Sebastian lay in his bed talking.
"How are you feeling?" Will asked. He was a bit worried that Sebastian would be angry at him for what had happened with Jeff.
"I just don't understand why he would want to hurt Jeff." Sebastian said.
"Some people just don't think, angel." Will said, pulling Sebastian closer to him. "Plus, Nick and Jeff aren't fully bonded yet."
"They aren't?" Sebastian asked.
"No. They're planning a signing ceremony. Didn't Jeff tell you?" Will asked.
"He must've forgotten with everything else going on." Sebastian said.
"What about you?" Will asked, "Do you want a ceremony."
"Honestly, sir...I just want it done and over with. Now." Sebastian said, "I'm terrified after what my mom was like, but I'm even more terrified of what happened to Jeff. I don't want that to happen to me."
"Angel, I will protect you. We don't have to be bonded right now." Will said.
"I want to." Sebastian said, shaking his head. "I can deal with the other stuff later. But I won't feel safe until we're bonded."
"Are you sure angel?" Will asked, searching Sebastian's eyes for any doubt. He saw a bit of fear, but no doubt.
"I'm sure, sir. I love you, and I...trust you." Sebastian stated the last part quietly. Will nodded solemnly, he understood how much those words meant to Sebastian.
"Then we'll be bonded." he said.
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Nick and Jeff were laying in bed, cuddling, and talking about they're bonding ceremony.
"What do you think of blue and yellow, sir?" he asked.
"Sounds fine." Nick said sleepily.
Jeff huffed, slightly. "You aren't even paying attention."
"I just want you to be happy, love. Anything you say goes." Nick tried to placate his sub. Jeff sighed, and rubbed his forehead. "Are you okay, love?" Nick asked with a frown.
"Just a little headache, sir." he said.
Nick's frown deepened, "Get some ibuprofen and then we'll take a nap. I don't need you getting sick on me, love."
"Yes, sir." Jeff said. He got the iburofen, took it, and then crawled back in to bed with Nick. He snuggled into Nick's chest, and breathed in his Dom's scent. Nick started to play with Jeff's hair. In no time at all the fair-haired sub was asleep. There was a knock at the door. Nick looked to see that Jeff was still asleep. He breathed a sigh of relief, and carefully climbed out of the bed. He opened the door and saw Will and Seb standing there.
"Hey, guys." he said.
"Hey, Nicky." Will said, "We want to talk to you and Jeff about something."
"Well, Jeff's asleep right now. He wasn't feeling to well." Nick said, "But you can tell me."
"Well, you see we've decided to have our signing today. Then were having a small get together at my house." Will said.
"Today!" Nick said, shocked. He opened his mouth to say something.
"Sir?" Jeff asked, sleepily, sitting up on the bed. Nick left the door open, and went to Jeff.
"I'm right here love." he said.
"Who's at the door?" Jeff asked, rubbing his eyes, before reaching for his glasses.
"It's Will and Seb. They have something to tell you.", Nick said. He nodded at Will and Seb to go ahead.
"We're having our signing today, and a short party afterward." Sebastian said quietly.
"What!" Jeff exclaimed. He opened his mouth several times trying to formulate words. Before he turned to Nick and said, "Sir, can Sebastian and I have a mintue alone?"
"As long as it's okay with Will." Nick said. They all looked at Will. He nodded, and Nick followed him back out into the hall. After the two Doms had left Jeff patted the bed, and Seb sat next to him.
"Are you sure about this, Seb?" Jeff asked, searching his friend's eyes.
"Yes, I'm sure Jeffy. I know Will won't hurt me." Sebastian said.
"But don't you want a ceremony?" Jeff asked.
"Not really." Sebastian said shaking his head. "I just need you there to stand with me."
Jeff bit the inside of his cheek. "I'll have to ask Nick. I wasn't feelign well earlier so he may not let me go."
Sebastian nodded, "I'll send him back in so you two can talk, but I do want to do this Jeff. I trust Will."
Jeff nodded, and Seb went out the door. Nick came in a moment later.
"Seb said you wanted to talk to me, love." Nick said.
"Sir, can we please go to Will and Seb's signing?" Jeff asked.
"I don't know love..." Nick said, trailing off.
"Please, sir. I'm feeling much better now, and it would mean the world to Seb." Jeff said.
Nick bit his bottom lip in thought. "We can go." Jeff's eyes lit up, "If we only go for the ceremony at the justice building. The party will just have to go on with out us. We can celebrate with Seb and Will when your completely better."
"Yes, sir." Jeff said. He was rather disappointed he wouldn't get to go to the party, but he knew that Nick was just trying to keep him safe and healthy.
"Good boy." Nick said, and kissed Jeff's forehead. "Now let's get dressed, and we can leave." Jeff nodded, and moved to get dressed, while Nick poked his head out to tell Will and Sebastian what was going on.
Once Jeff was done getting dressed, they left to go to the justice building. Sebastian and Jeff sat in the back, and Nick and Will sat in the front.
"Are you sure about this?" Jeff asked Sebastian.
"Yes." Sebastian said. He was a bit nervous, but he was excited too.
"Why are you doing it now? Why not wait?" Jeff asked.
"I want to make sure I'm protected." Sebastian said, "You know you only get you cuff after the contrct's signed. After what happened to you...I don't want anything to happen."
Jeff frowned, "Seb, I..." his voice trailed off. He didn't like the fact that this was happening because of him.
"It's not your fault Jeff." Sebastian said. "Something would've happened sooner or later."
"I just feel bad." Jeff said, biting his bottom lip.
"Well, stop!" Sebastian said, smiling at his friend, "You know I didn't want a fancy ceremony anyway. That's all you."
"I know but..." Jeff was silent for a minute before he said, "Stop the car!" Will quickly pulled over, and stopped the car.
"What's wrong love?" Nick asked.
"They don't have suits!" Jeff said. Everybody looked at him like he was crazy.
"Love, I think what they have on is fine." Nick said.
"Will is wearing blue jeans!" Jeff said.
"Jeff, they're fine." Nick said, "Remember this is their bonding not ours."
"Yes, sir." Jeff said. Will started driving again. Jeff crossed his arm, and huffed a breath causing his hair to blow up, and flop back down. Sebastian giggled at his friend's reaction.
When they got to the justice building, Will and Sebastian checked in and they all were escorted to the room where the bonding would be conducted. Sebastian bit his lip nervously.
"You okay?" Jeff asked him quietly.
"Just a bit nervous about the last part." Sebastian said.
"You mean the cuffing?" Jeff asked. Sebastian nodded, cuffing was something that happened at the end of the bond. The Dom took a cuff with they're name on and put it on their sub's wrist. The cuff fused with the sub's skin and could never be removed. Even if the bond was twisted or incomplete, the cuff stayed, at least as far as Sebastian knew. "You'll be okay. It's Will." Jeff said.
"I know. I'm just a bit nervous." Sebastian said. Jeff hugged him, and gave him a supportive smile.
"You can do it Seb. But we can still go back to Dalton. I'm sure Will will understand."
Sebastian shook his head. "I want to do this."
Jeff gave his hand a squeeze. Then the officiant came in.
"William Brandt?" he asked.
"Present." Will said.
The officiant nodded at him. "Sebastian Smythe."
"Here." Sebastian said softly. The officiant smiled, friendly at Sebastian and nodded at him.
"Please, stand in front of me." he said. Will and Sebastian moved to stans in front of the officiant. "Sebastian, please kneel." the officiant said. Sebastian swallowed, but kneeled in front of Will. He caught Jeff crying out of the corner of his eyes.
"Repeat after me." the officiant said to Will.
"I, William Christopher Brandt take you Sebastian Smythe as my submissive.", the officiant said. Will repeated. "I understand and promise to do my best to always protect, love, and care for you. You are my number one priority. I will never use you or tell you to do something you don't wish to do, and promise to give you the reassurance you need to thrive in our relationship." Sebastian had tears in the corners of his eyes. He could tell that Will meant it. He could hear the honesty in his Dom's voice, and he knew he was loved, that he was safe.
"Alright, now Sebastian repeat after me." the officiant said. "I Sebastian Alexander Smythe, accept you William Brandt as my Dominant. I understand and promise that I will always do my best to please you and allow you to take care of me. In return I will care for you also. You are my number one priority. I know that you will never tell me to do something to harm me, and promise to allow you the dominance you need to thrive in our realantionship."
"By the power vested in me by the state of Ohio. I now pronounce you bonded." the officiant said. Will took out the cuff he'd gotten when he firsted started at Dalton.
"Give me your wrist." he said, gently. Sebastian offered him his wrist. This was it the point of no return. Will fastened the cuff to Sebastian's wrist, and Sebastian felt the tingle as the cuff attached to his skin, never to come off again. He had expected the cuff to feel heavy, but it felt like nothing. When he looked at the cuff he felt safe, not the dread he thought he'd feel.
"Rise." Will said. Sebastian stood, and looked into Will's eyes. He saw the love and pride shining in his eyes. He blushed, and bit his bottom lip. Will smiled and their lips met in a gentle kiss. When they broke apart Sebastian was engulfed in a hug from Jeff.
"It was cute, Sebby!" he said, leaving little tear stains on Sebastian's shirt. "And your bonded now! This is all I ever wanted for you!"
"Thanks, Jeffy." Sebastian said softly.
"And look at your cuff!" Jeff squealed, excitedly. Sebastian looked down and saw that his cuff was a beautiful aqua, the same color as the heart that signified he was a sub on his left arm. Will walked over to them, and Jeff went back over to Nick.
"You know aqua means wanting to be protected." Will said, wrapping his arms around Sebastian waist.
"No, I didn't know that." Sebastian said. Nick and Jeff walked over to Will and Seb.
"I'm so happy for you guys." Nick said, hugging first Will then Sebastian.
"Did you see Seb's cuff sir!" Jeff said excitedly. "I hope my cuff is half as gorgeous. Although knowing you, sir. I'm sure it will be two times as gorgeous."
"Well, of course." Nick said, "Can't let my best friend out do me."
"I thought I was your best friend." Jeff said, teasingly.
"You both are." Nick said lovignly rolling his eyes at his sub.
"I think if you too get any sweeter we're all going to be sick." Will said, interupting Nick and Jeff's banter. Sebastian giggled, and Will winked at him, causign him to blush.
"I'm really happy you invited us." Jeff said, directing his words at Will.
"Course we'd invite you two!" Will said, "We're the four musketeers! The four amigos! We can't do anything with out each other."
"Well, I'm glad." Jeff said. "I love all you guys."
"You better love me most." Nick said.
Jeff giggled, "Of course, sir."
"You two have got to stop being so cute." Sebastian whispered in Jeff's ear.
"Why?" Jeff whispered back.
"Your going to give me caivities." Sebastian whispered. Jeff giggled, and hit Sebastian's arm playfully.
"Seb, you're ridiculous."
Will looked at his watch, "We should be heading to the party. My mom is going to kill me if the ice cream cake melts before we get there."
Sebastian chuckled, "Let's go."
"It was a wonderful bonding." Jeff said, hugging first Will then Sebastian.
"Yes, and I hope you two are ready to stand up with me and Jeffy at our ceremony." Nick said, hugging them both as well.
"We'll be there." Will said, as he and Sebastian headed toward the door.
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"Alright time to go, love." Nick said. Jeff nodded. Nick noticed that Jeff didn't look very well. "How are you feeling, love?"
"I'm okay, sir." Jeff said. They drove back to Dalton in silence. When they got back to their room, Nick went to run tell Trent something in the next room over, and Jeff said he would stay in the room. When Nick got back, he frowned at not seeing Jeff in their room. He heard a noise coming from the bathroom. He opened the bathroom door, and found his sub, bent over the toilet, throwing up. Nick went to him and rubbed his back until he was done, then said;
"Jeff, why didn't you tell me you were feeling so un-well?"
"I didn't want to worry you, sir. I thought I was just a bit nauseous from nerves and excitement." Jeff said.
"You still should've said something when I asked if you were okay." Nick said.
"I'm sorry, sir." Jeff said.
"It's okay." Nick said. He helped Jeff stand up. "Now let's get you in bed. Does that sound good, love?"
"Yes." Jeff said. Nick helped Jeff to bed, and got him situated.
"Now, you sleep. I'm going to work on some homework and read a book." Nick said.
"Yes, sir." Jeff said, closing his eyes, and falling asleep instantly. Nick started on his homework, but he couldn't concentrate. So, he picked up the book he had started reading, and climbed into bed next to Jeff. Without even realizing it he started playing Jeff's hair. "That feels nice." Jeff murmured sleepily. Nick looked down and realized what he'd been doing. "I'm sorry, love. Did I wake you?"
"No, sir. I woke up myself." Jeff said.
"How are you feeling now?" Nick asked, still running his hand through Jeff's hair.
"Much better." Jeff said.
"That's good." Nick said. "You know I was thinking maybe we could start talking about our ceremony." "Mkay." Jeff said.
"So, how many people are you thinking?" Nick asked.
"Not many." Just our friends and family." Jeff said, "I thought Will and Seb could stand up with us."
"That sounds good." Nick nodded. "Did you have any thoughts on colors?"
"I thought we could do orange and...aqua?" Jeff said, slightly hesitantly. He looked at Nick for apporoval.
"Sounds perfect, love." Nick said. He bent down and kissed Jeff's forehead. Jeff snuggled closer to Nick he loved feeling like this, warm and safe.
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Will and Seb went up to Will's room. The party had ended just a little while ago, and they were now going to go over they're contract.
"Angel, come sit down please." Will said, patting the bed next to him.
"Yes, sir?" Sebastian said, biting his lip. He knew that they needed to discuss their contract, but he was a bit nervous. This was the final step. He couldn't help but think of his dad and mom, and all the pain he'd seen growning up.
"You know we have to do this, angel." Will said, soothingly. "But we can stop at any time if you need to okay?"
"Okay, sir." Sebastian said.
"Alright. Let's get started." Will said, taking out a fresh sheet of paper. "I figured we'd start out with the basics. Kind of re-stating what we promised when we bonded." Sebastian nodded, to show he was listening. "That we promise to love, care for and protect each other."
"I like that." Seb said, softly.
"Alright, I also need you to be completely honest with me, angel," Will spoke, and Sebastian just nodded. "First off some basic rules for our contract," Will continued looking at the paper as Sebastian tensed slightly. "You will obey my commands to the best of your abilites, you'll keep yourself healthy, and as previously stated you'll always be honest with me."
Sebastian nodded, "Those aren't so bad."
"Now comes the harder part." Will said, with a sigh. "If you do break the rules, angel. I'm going to have to punish you. It's not because I don't love you. It's because I'm trying to protect you okay? And when you break the ruled you could get hurt, and I don't want that to happen." Sebastian nodded solemnly.
"Okay. Now for most punishments I'll just do line writing, or maybe make you stand in the corner. But if you do something serious, like lie to me about something important, or try and hurt yourself, I may spank you. Understand angel?"
"Yes, sir." Sebastian said.
"Alright now..." Will trailed off. "USex...is here anyhing you absoluely know you don't wantt to do?"
"Um...no...no wax or...or anything tha could hurt me." he said.
"Did your mom..." Will railed off. Sebasian nodded silenly. "Angel, I would never hurt you. All I want is for you to be happy and feel good." Sebastian nodded. "Is there anything else?"
"Um...I think if we could hold off on like rough sex or any sex toys or things like that at first I'd be more comfortable." he said.
"Of course I never planned to use any of this stuff soon." Will said, rubbing his thumb soothingly on Sebastian's knuckles.
"I think that's it though sir."
"Okay." Will said, smiling. "I'm very proud of you angel." Sebastian smiled widely. "Now we need tto sign it and then we can go to bed, because I am beat."
Sebastian giggled. "Okay." They signed the contract, and Will set it aside to take to the office tomorrow. He climbed in bed with Sebastian and pulled him close. "I love you angel."
"I love you too sir." Sebastian said,s softly.
"I'm so lucky you mine." Will said, brushing Seb's hair out of his face.
Sebastian blushed. "I'm very happy tto be yours sir." Will smiled and kissed him sweetly. Sebastian kissed back sweetly. Will pulled back a few minutes later. "Good night angel."
"Good night sir." he said, and they went to sleep.
