Chapter 10
A/N: Well this is the last chapter and it's supposed to be a montage of events that relate to the song, just so you don't get too confused.
(THIRD PERSON)
Nick followed the stretcher, as paramedics rushed Jeff into the ambulance. He was grateful that they allowed him to ride with them. Nick held Jeff's limp hand and didn't even bother to wipe away the tears freely flowing down his face.
I remember tears streaming down your face
When I said, "I'll never let you go"
When all those shadows almost killed your light
I remember you said, "Don't me here alone"
But all that's dead and gone and passed tonight
"Nick?"
Nick's eyes shot open, landing on Jeff. He was lying on his side staring at Nick, who was in a chair next to the bed.
"Jeff." Nick sighed in relief.
"What happened? How long have I been asleep?" He asked trying to sit up.
Nick gently pushed him back down. "Jeffy, just get some sleep. I'll be here when you wake up."
"Will you lay with me?"
"Of course." Nick answered, pressing a light kiss to Jeff's temple.
He lay down on the other side of the bed and started to hum softly until Jeff fell asleep.
Just close your eyes
The sun is going down
You'll be alright
No one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound
"How could something like this happen to my son?! Wasn't there supposed to be someone protecting him?" Mrs. Sterling yelled at the police officer sitting outside Jeff's hospital room.
"Ma'am keep your voice down." A doctor said coming around the corner.
"My son was almost killed yesterday and you want me to be quiet?" Mrs. Sterling screamed.
"Please follow me Mrs. Sterling, I may have some answers for you." The doctor led the raging woman from the door.
Jeff was wrapped in Nick's arms when he woke up from the yelling match on the other side of the door. Nick's humming had stopped, but the heat from the other body put him back into a deep sleep.
Don't you dare look out your window, darling,
Everything's on fire
The war outside our door keeps raging on
Hold on to this lullaby
Even when the music's gone
Gone
The Warblers came to visit Jeff the next day, bearing many gifts. Trent had a balloon that said, "It's a Girl!" while others had Jeff's favorite Disney movies and snacks.
They kept Jeff's mind off of what happened by talking about the party that happened over Spring Break, retelling the stories of drunken David and Wes.
The only Warbler that didn't show over the course of the day was Beatz.
Just close your eyes
The sun is going down
You'll be alright
No one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound
Jeff felt two hands squeezing his as he watched his father's casket begin its slow descend into the moist ground. An early morning fog surrounded the nearby tombstones causing the cemetery to look like it was brought out of a horror movie.
When the time came Jeff walked up to the hole in the ground, gripping Nick's hand, using it as a lifeline. He dropped a small, wooden, toy solider into the darkness; it was the only thing Jeff's father had given him other than bruises and broken bones.
Oooh, Oooh, Oooh, Oooh
Oooh, Oooh, Oooh, Oooh
La La (La La)
La La (La La)
Oooh, Oooh, Oooh, Oooh
Oooh, Oooh, Oooh, Oooh
La La (La La)
Nick stood with the other Warblers on their make shift stage singing to Jeff. It was his first day back at Dalton, since his father's death. Beatz was with them this time, because he was released from the police after his attorney finally got him to plead self-defense. Nick took a step forward separating himself from the group. He sang the last part by himself.
"Just close your eyes
You'll be alright
Come morning light,
You and I'll be safe and sound..."
Nick walked down to Jeff and hugged him like he was never going to let go. Because he wasn't. He was going to spend the rest of his life with Jeff Sterling.
Oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh oh oh.
Oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh oh oh.
Oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh oh oh.
Oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh oh oh.
Oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh oh oh.
Oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh oh oh.
Oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh oh oh.
Oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh oh oh.
The Warblers finished the song and stood watching their best friends hug, most of them with tears in their eyes. Trent turned to Thad and started sobbing on his shoulder.
Nick whispered into Jeff's ear, "You're my world, I have nothing without you. I love you with my entire heart."
Jeff answered by kissing Nick with all passion he had for the other boy.
A/N: So it's over ): Thanks to everyone that followed and put up my extended absences. And thank you to Shaniamarbles and loquaciouslauryn for making me write in the first place. I hope you guys had a great time like I did! :D