Jeff's P.O.V.

I spend a lot of time with Nick for the next few days, getting the cold shoulder from both Hunter and Sebastian. I don't know what their problems are half the time, but lately I just can't keep with them. I love Hunter and I really care about him, but if he doesn't want to tell me what's going on with him, I can't force him to. I don't want to add any more strain in our relationship and it's just easier if he tells me on his own time.

After show choir practice I head down to The Lima Bean with Nick and a notebook full of homework. After grabbing out coffees, we sit down together at a table, tired looks on both of our faces. I give him a small smile, "So, um, how was school?"

He shrugs, "It was alright, I guess. I more than waist deep in AP work, but it'll be worth it in the end."

I nod, "Yeah, stuff like pretty much always pays off. Do you know what you want to go to college for yet?"

"Kind of. I'm torn between a small handful of things. It's hard to pick just one, you know?"

"Yeah, I definitely see what you mean."

He takes a sip of his coffee, "So, um, how are things with Hunter? I can't help but notice you haven't even mentioned him in days..."

I sigh heavily, "I don't know, to be honest. He's been acting all weird and distant lately. He's just so hard to keep up with, I don't even know what to do, you know?"

"I feel like I understand most people pretty well, but I've just never really got Hunter, to be honest with you. You guys worry me sometimes..."

"We're fine," I reply reassuringly, "He just has a tendency to hide his feelings and stuff a lot..."

"I suppose so," he mutters with a grimace, "It's just that I know how much he means to you and I wouldn't want to see you get hurt, you know?"

"Yeah, I know. You don't need to worry about me so much, though. I'm fine, I swear."

"I guess I just want to make sure that you stay that way."

I reach across the table to put my hand on his, "Well thank you. There aren't words to express how much you mean to me."

He gives me a small grin before changing the subject, "We should probably get to work, I feel I was behind before they even assigned all this stuff..."

We don't talk that much the rest of the time, his attention primarily on his school work. I whip through a couple of assignments before my mind starts to wander. I wonder where Hunter is during all the time, I wonder what he's up to. Am I even on his mind? I know that he said that he loved me, but I kinda don't feel like he really meant it. I feel like changed his mind about me every five minutes but doesn't bother to tell me about it.

That's one of my favorite things about Nick. No matter what is bothering me, when I talk to him, I almost completely forget about it. Just looking at him in silence doesn't help all that much, though. I pack my things away and lean over to look at his, "Can I help you with anything?"

He glances up at me through the corner of his eye, "You're already finished?"

"Most of my classes are easier than yours. The little I do have left isn't due until later in the week."

"Well, thank you, but I couldn't ask you to-"

Before he can finish his sentence I grab his homework folder and take out a math worksheet before handing it back to him. I shoot him a smirk, "Don't worry, I'm pretty good at any kind of geometry, so I won't tank your grade."

He rolls his eyes at me, taking his folder back, "You don't have to do that, you know..."

"Yeah, but the less homework you have the more time you have to spend with me." I look down at the paper and begin working on the first problem.

After the majority of Nick's homework is done we head back to school and into my dorm, where Sebastian is curled up in bed. A worried look immediately spreads across Nick's face as he rushes to his side, "Hey, Bas, are you awake?"

Sebastian peeps his head out from under the covers, "Hi Nicky. Yeah, I'm awake. What's up?"

"I don't know..." Nick replies, petting him on the back, "Are you okay?"

"I think I'm getting sick or something. It's just all that bad karma finally getting around to me."

Nick frowns, "Oh jeez, don't say that."

My roommate smirks, sitting up a little bit, "You have no idea..."

I put my things down and sit down with them, "Are you like, really sick or do you just not feel well?"

He sighs, "I don't know. I've been throwing up in between classes all day, and I nearly fainted during lacrosse practice..."

Nick bites his lip, "That sounds pretty awful. I think you should just stay in bed for a few days..."

"A few days is a long time. I don't want to fall behind in anything..." Sebastian replies nervously.

I grimace, "I'll bring you your work when I get back after class. It'll be fine."

He shakes his head, "We don't have every class together."

"No, but I'll stop by and talk to all of your teachers."

"That's really sweet of you," he mutters weakly, "But please, just don't. I'll take care of it."

Nick and I exchange worried looks for a moment, and then he turns back to Sebastian, "Well, we're gonna head out so you can get some rest but can I get you anything before I leave?"

Sebastian shakes his head, lying back down, "No, I'm good. Thank you, though."

I give Nick a reassuring smile as we leave the room and start down the hall, "Don't worry, I'll turn off his alarm so he won't try and get up for class."

"Good idea." he comments with a smirk.

We pass Hunter in the hall and I stop for a moment, "Hey, Hunt, what's up?"

He pauses, an odd expression on his face, "Nothing much. What's up with you?"

"We were just talking to Sebastian real quick. I guess he's really sick..."

I'm a little shocked to see a look of pure concern wash over my boyfriend's face. He quickly shakes it off, pretending not to care, "Oh, sounds like fun. Well I've got some stuff that I need to attend to, but I'll catch you later."

"Okay." I reply as we go our separate ways.

Nick gives me a confused look as we head over to his room, "Is it just me or did Hunter look seriously worried for a second when you told him about Bas?"

"No, I noticed that, too. He's probably just worried that it'll affect the warblers..." I pretend to shrug it off, but I'm actually kinda bothered by it.

The rest of the day rolls along blandly, not much to do and not much to talk about. When I head back to my dorm room that night, Sebastian is exactly where we had left him.

I peek over to see that he's still awake, shivering quietly. I immediately grab a blanket off my bed and put it on top of him. He smiles over at me, "Thank you, but don't give it to me if you're gonna need it."

"I'll be fine," I mutter casually, "You need it a lot more than I do."

"You won't sleep well if you're too cold..."

"If I get cold I'll ask Hunter if I can sleep in his room or something. That way you could have all of my blankets."

He gives me an awkward smile, "Thanks, but I'd rather you stayed here. I don't really want to be alone right now."

I sit down on my bed, "Is there something else going on?"

"No, no. Never mind, you can leave if you want to..."

"No, Bas, of course I'll stay..." I mutter, petting his hair, "I just want to make sure that everything's okay."

"It's fine, Jeff. Just, um, go see Hunter. I'm sure he misses you."

"I've got a better idea," I stand up and walk into the bathroom, calling Hunter.

"Hello?"

"Hey Hunt, it's Jeff?"

"Hey, what's up?"

"Sebastian is really really sick and upset. And I know you guys don't really get along, but it's cold, and he's sad, and I... I was just wondering if you wanted to sleep in our dorm with us tonight."

There's a long pause before he responds, "Look, Jeff, I don't think that's a good idea-"

"Please, Sebastian won't mind! I promise."

He sighs, "Fine. I'll be down in a minute."

"Oh, and bring any spare blankets you might have." I add quickly.

"Sure." He answers plainly, then hangs up.

I walk back over to Sebastian, "Hunter's gonna sleep in here with us tonight. I know you guys fight a lot, but maybe it's time to patch things up. I think deep down he really cares about you."

Sebastian stares at me in disbelief, "You have to be kidding me..."

"No, I'm not. It'll be great, I promise."

He covers his face with his pillow, "I can't even believe you right now! That's like the worst possible idea I've ever heard of in my life..."

I do my best to ignore his theatrics, starting to doubt my idea a little bit.

Hunter shows up a few minutes later, a few large blankets bunched up in his arms, "I'm here, you'd better be happy."

I smile, helping him with things, "I am. And so is Sebastian, he just doesn't want you to know that."

Sebastian looks over at Hunter, "So this couldn't be much more awkward, huh?"

Hunter nods in agreement, laying out his blankets, "Yeah, really. I can't think of a worse scenario."

Sebastian smirks, "You could be sleeping in my bed, but I guess you might risk catching something..."

"I'm risking getting sick just by being in here." He sighs, lying down.

"Oh, stop, you'll be fine." I mutter, cuddling up next to him.

We all simmer down rather quickly, but none of us fall asleep for a long time. I can hear Sebastian shifting around in his bed, and Hunter's breathing tells me that he's still wide awake. Personally, I'm exhausted, but I feel obligated to stay awake until they fall asleep seeing as this was my idea in the first place.