This is it... The last chapter...
I just want to thank everyone who's actually read and reviewed. It means a lot, and if you've stuck around from the beginning, good for you! Have a cookie on me :)
I just thought this would be a nice finishing chapter, a look into how Nick's doing. Good idea, no? Well anyway, here you go.
I don't, nor will I ever own Glee :)
Enjoy!
The snow drifted from the almost-dark sky, landing softly on the already thick white blanket of snow that covered Dalton's courtyard. The snowball fights had long since finished, with most boys retiring into the warm Common Rooms. A lone bird sat on a bare tree branch, chirping loudly before flying off into the distance. The atmosphere was serene and quiet, with only two souls trudging through the snow together. The taller boy had bright blonde hair, the sun reflecting from it, while the shorter boy had dark brown. They appeared to be holding hands, huddling together as if to keep warm on the cold December evening. They stood in front of a bench, debating whether they should wipe off the snow and sit down or just stand for the time being. They appeared to go for the latter, as the taller boy pulled the brunette closer into his chest.
"So are you going to tell me why you dragged me out into the snow? I thought you didn't like it", Nick asked, his voice slightly muffled by Jeff's thick winter coat.
"Patience, Nicky. It's a surprise", Jeff laughed, moving Nick slightly further away so he could look at him, "Okay. So you know how it's nearly Christmas?"
Nick looked confused, "Of course. How could I forget Christmas?"
Jeff smiled softly, "I know you couldn't, and I'd normally wait until Christmas to give you your present but seeing as I got you two, I thought you could have one today".
Nick's eyes lit up and he bounced giddily on the balls of his feet, "Really?"
"Yes, really", Jeff replied, laughing slightly at his boyfriend's giddiness. He took out a long black box from his pocket, "I wanted to give you this now because we might not see each other on Christmas Day and I need to know if you like it".
"I'm sure I will!" Nick replied, making a grab for the gift.
Jeff pulled it from his reach, "No, you have to listen to the speech first. Sorry", he added when he saw Nick's mock pout, "Okay. Nick. You've been through a lot this past month, and I'm not gonna lie. You being gone almost killed me. Not only are you my boyfriend, you're my best friend, and I love you. You are so strong and I'm amazed at how far you've come already. I know you're still scared. You jump at loud noises and you get really, really shy around people you don't know, but that's okay. It doesn't make you any less amazing, and I know one day you'll get over it, but until then I promise I'll always be there for you. Whenever you need me, don't ever hesitate to call. Although knowing us, I'll probably be with you already. You're the only person who's been there from the start, and you mean everything to me. I want you to have this, because it not only represents how much I love you, but it also represent our friendship", he handed the gift to Nick, "Open it".
Nick took the box with grateful hands. He opened it with glove-clad hands, revealing a dog tag on a thin chain. On one side of the silver tag said the words 'Agent 3', while the other had the words 'Forever and Always'. He gasped, turning it over again and again. Looking up, he saw Jeff looking nervously into his eyes.
"You don't like it?"
"No, Jeff! I love it!" He cried, throwing himself into the taller boy s arms, "Thank you, thank you, thank you. So much! Oh my gosh how much did this even cost?"
"Ah well, that's for me to know and for you to find out. Maybe. Well, let me put it on you?" Jeff replied.
Nick nodded, turning around. Jeff removed his gloves and took the chain from Nick. He quickly fastened it before putting his gloves back on.
"Oh my god it's cold", he murmured.
Nick turned back around, once again curling into his boyfriend's side, "How did I end up with the best boyfriend ever?"
"I know, I am pretty awesome", Jeff replied, squeaking -although he would never admit it- when he felt Nick poke him in his rib, "I mean, you're the one that's amazing. Don't even try to deny it".
"I know, I am pretty awesome", Nick mimicked, laughing when Jeff swung him round to stand in front of him once more.
"I love you", Jeff whispered, resting his forehead against the shorter boy's.
"I love you too, but I really think we should get back inside. I can't feel my toes", Nick replied, pulling his boyfriend in the direction of the double door that led into the dorms and the common room. He wrapped both arms around Jeff's waist as they walked.
"Hey Nicky. My lips are cold", Jeff said.
Nick smirked, "I can think of a few ways to warm them up".
Cue niff snuggles and kisses by a warm fireplace :)
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