A/N: And now I present Act 2 Scene 4...just boys being boys.


Nick and Jeff were lounging on the red velvet couches in their dormitory searching aimlessly for something to watch on the television. Jeff, who was in possession of the remote, turned the television off and tossed the remote with a dramatic sigh on the opposite couch. He loosened his tie and slouched even lower into the plush sofa.

Nick was still staring at the blank screen when said, "Where the devil is Blaine? Didn't he come into bed last night?"

Jeff turned to Nick and stared at him unblinkingly. "Okay first, Nick, seriously? Where the devil? Where did you learn that?"

Nick's ears turned pink. He said, "Oh, I guess I've been paying too much attention in English class on our Shakespeare unit. But it has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?"

"Yeah well whatever, man. But about Blaine…no his bed was empty all night. I even asked Wes and David if Blaine was somehow drunk and slept in one of their beds for the night. He wasn't there at all."

"That jerk Jeremiah is probably why." Nick shook his head. "He's going to make Blaine insane! Er, more insane that is." He chuckled.

"Well about Blaine. Apparently some New Directions dude sent a message to Blaine. Finn, I think his name was."

"He's probably just trying to start up trouble." Nick stood up and perched himself on the arm of the chair.

"Well, you know Blaine won't see that. He'll probably think he has to prove himself to this Finn guy."

Nick looked worried. "That's just the thing. How much can Blaine take? His heart is already in pieces because of Jeremiah." Nick practically spat the infamous name.

Jeff sat up a little straighter on the couch. He was almost on the floor because he was slouching so much. "Why does this Finn guy think he can take on Blaine?"

"Other Warbler guys have gotten into fights with him. They say he's a pretty good shot also. But can't be TOO bad, right?" Nick looked expectantly at Jeff.

Jeff immediately sat up straight and Nick practically fell off the couch. Blaine's usual perfect hair was gel-free and tangled as he walked through the dormitory with his Warbler jacket slung over his shoulder.

Nick practically shouted at Blaine. "Where were you last night? Jeff – well, I – was so worried! You said you would be back by ten and we didn't see you all night! Did you ditch us?"

"Ditch you? Nick, Jeff, I had very important…er, business to take care of last night."

"Business…right." Nick rolled his eyes and punched Blaine playfully.

"Well I'm sorry. I'll be sure to keep you posted on my social life from now on." Blaine punched him back a little harder.

Jeff said, "Aw, come on, Blaine. We were just worried about you, that's all." He hooked his arm around Blaine's neck and took him down on the couch.

Nick, Jeff, and Blaine started wrestling playfully. Blaine normally would not dare do this to mess up his hair and uniform, but he was in such a good mood it did not matter anymore. They collapsed on the sofa together after Nick pinned Blaine while Jeff twisted his arm. Blaine had no choice but to surrender as he laughed even harder when Nick let him up and fell off the couch. Blaine smiled too himself as he realized what great friends he had. But there was still the pressing thought in the back of his mind if he would have to sacrifice his friends' loyalty for Kurt.