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"Thank god the teacher missed. I'm so sick of Spanish!" Thad sighed and ran a hand through his dark hair.

"Yeah, I am sick of it too, but I am sick of every class so..." Nick shrugged, it finally didn't hurt so he could do it freely.

"I thought you were enjoying classes here?" Thad raised a brow and sipped from his half empty coke "Problems?"

"I am, but I need some vacations. I need to rest and put my thoughts together." Nick sipped his espresso, he still drinks it in a daily basis, and he would do it every day while he was there, he wouldn't drink those big cups with dirty water that they tried to pass as coffee.

Thad laughed "We all need vacations." he stretched his back and placed his coke back on the table "What's been going on between you and Jeff?" he asked suddenly, then cleared his voice and sat up straight "I mean, he told me why you two were cuddling but I know the way you look at him!" he raised a brow suggestively.

"I look at him normally. He's my friend. Nothing more." Nick said calmly refusing to look at Thad.

Thad smiled and rolled his eyes "You're such a bad liar. I can see it. Don't worry I won't tell," he said softly, tried to catch Nick's eyes.

Nick looked up at Thad. "I am not lying. We're just friends and that's not going to change." Nick said starting to get a little annoyed. Why did Thad have to pick this subject up?

"Do you want it to change?" he asked, smiling and tried to crack Nick. He knew how the brunet looked at his electric blond friend. Especially when he thought no one's looking. But he noticed Nick's gaze getting different this past week. Did he sense some jealousy?

Nick stood emotionless for a few seconds trying to figure out what to say. "Why are you asking me this?" He decided to ask, avoiding the real question.

"Because I'm curious? Because it's better to ask you than listen to Trent still believing you too are screwing each other?" Thad said playfully "Because I care?"

"Okay, I do." Nick confessed annoyed. "I do want it to change. Will it ever change? No. It won't. And I know it will never change."

Thad was a bit taken aback about Nick's sudden outburst "Wow... I wasn't expecting you to confess." he sighed and ran his hand through his hair "Why do you think Jeff doesn't feel the same? He's always with you. And I never saw him talk about someone that cheerily as he does about you." Thad shrugged with a small smile.

Nick made a frustrated sound and rubbed his face. "Because, Jeff doesn't see me like that, he sees me as a friend, his best friend. And now with Thomas in the picture I don't have any chance." Nick mumbled.

"I don't believe that and I've said it to Jeff before. He likes you, he just doesn't realised it yet! And who the hell is Thomas?" Thad raised a brow.

"Thomas is the soccer team's captain." Nick said. "And I can tell you they are both too interested in each other." Nick looked away from Thad again, crossing his arms over his chest.

"Oh? The other guy who scored?"Thad tried to remember, looking at the table top "I doubt it... Jeff once had a crush on me. He never shut up about me until I told him as flattering as it was, I wasn't into him and I could only see him as a brother. I never heard about that Thomas before in my life so I doubt it. He might think he's hot, but he doesn't like him." Thad nodded both to himself as to Nick.

Nick laughed bitterly. "Yet. You didn't hear about him, yet. I bet with you, after tonight he won't shut up about him."

"Why do you say that?" Thad raised a brow at Nick. What did the guy have that it was so special that Jeff suddenly got interested in him? Jeff only had eyes for Nick. Hell, he even said he was hot at some point.

"Because I saw the way he looked at Thomas, and the way he asked me if he was gay and available, as soon as their first conversation ended, just supports what I am saying." Nick said keeping his eyes on the table.

"I have to see it with my eyes" Thad sighed "Nick, I'm being totally honest, I wouldn't say it if I wasn't almost absolutely sure... Jeff likes you, he just needs a bit of a push to in your way. Show more interest and he'll finally see it..."

"Stop it, Thad!" Nick burst out. "He won't ever like me! Why would he go for the guy that would be gone for good in a few months?" Nick said starting to get angry.

"Exactly for that fact!" Thad said calmly "When you leave he'll finally see it and mope around until he finds someone to replace you. And you know he never had a boyfriend before, I don't even know why, he's amazing. He'll be moping for a long time and I'm scared a guy will take advantage of him because he feels lonely." Thad rubbed his face before giving a stern look towards Nick.

"When I am gone it'll be too late!" Nick said desperately. "I just-" He cut himself and shook his head.

"That's why you should do something now." Thad said a bit forcefully "You clearly like him, can't you gather the courage to at least try? How will you feel when you leave?" Thad asked.

"I... I will miss him. A lot. And... It'll hurt but... I can't." Nick mumbled looking down at his hands.

"It even hurts me seeing you like that!" Thad sighed and grabbed Nick's hand over the table "You are exactly what Jeff has been needing. Someone who really cares. Someone who will be there for him when he needs" Thad shook his head "I dare to say you need him as well."

"I-I can't Thad. I-I like him, yes, but I don't know if... I don't even know how to say this. I just don't really want to hurt him. I can't hurt him, I would never forgive myself!"

"How could you hurt him?" Thad asked confused "You like him, you won't hurt him. You'd do so good to him and yourself"

"Thad, even if I don't hurt him while I am here, when I go back to Portugal, how do you think, he'll be?!" Nick said desperately. He wanted to be with Jeff, so much. But even if they lasted through the whole time Nick was there Nick would have to go away eventually.

"You told me once you'd come back, to college. Wouldn't Jeff be another reason to stay? Jeff's strong he could take it if he knew you liked and you at least tried to be with him. If you just leave both of you will be just wondering "if"" Thad squeezed Nick's hand.

Nick shut his eyes closed and pressed his lips together. Thad was right. He was so right it was actually painful. "But what can I do?" He asked as a whisper opening his eyes slowly. "He's all over Thomas now, it's too late."

"I still can't believe that" Thad sighed and leaned back on the chair "I know finals are coming, but try to make a bit of time for him, talk to him, be flirty, include him in your life back in Portugal. Ask to cuddle when you're not on meds. Or just simply ask him out. Want something straight forward? Ask him on a date and woo him" Thad said strongly.

Nick bit his lip, he didn't know if he could do that. "I'll try..." Nick mumbled and then the bell rang over their heads.

Thad nodded "Just give it a try... And if you need a shoulder to vent out, you have mine," he offered with a warm smile "Hermanos?" he got up and opened his arms to Nick.

Nick smiled at him and got up and hugged Thad tightly. "Irmãos..." He muttered back.

Thad smiled and hugged Nick tight. He really liked him. He was so nice and so real.

"I have to go now... Classes. See you at Warblers, Thad." Nick leaned back smiling. "Thank you," He said truthfully.

"You don't need to thank. I'm glad I could help" Thad smiled back "See ya later"

Nick grabbed his bag and left the cafeteria waving over shoulder at Thad.

Jeff took that week as usual. He walked to his classes with a smile and tried to pay attention, but he ended up talking to a classmate during the entire class. Nothing unusual.

But there were times, where he had nothing to do, that he'd think about the weekend. He enjoyed cuddling Nick, that was the truth and he couldn't deny it. So, he could consider Nick as a best friend right? He liked hanging out with him and he'd get sick worried if he would accidentally hurt his shoulder. But those thoughts would then drift to Thomas.

He found himself glancing at Thomas table on the cafeteria and normally the other would catch his eye and wave at him. Jeff would wave back and go to his own table with a slight blush. Even thinking that this guy might be showing a bit of interest made Jeff feel a bit more confident. So yeah, he was excited for Wednesday, that came quickly. He went to practice at the usual hour and gave his best.

When Warbler practice was over, Jeff was extremely tired. Sectionals were coming up and all they did was dance, dance, dance with a bit of singing, and Jeff was going to practices almost asleep. That's how he spent this hockey practice, not really energetic, but he played the best he could, but he just wanted to go back to the dorm, finish his essay and go to bed.

He only remembered he had promised to help Thomas when said boy was coming from the lockers when Jeff finished his practice.

Thomas stepped inside the hockey ring looking around, he quickly spotted the blond that was on the other side of the ring, he smiled and waved at him.

Jeff smiled and skated to the edge of the ring, waving his hand slightly "Hello, I guess you find your way to the freezer" he winked.

Thomas chuckled "I guess." He smiled widely and eyed Jeff up and down "You look very... Well in those clothes." He grinned.

Jeff blushed slightly "I can see I brought a hoodie. Let's see if you can keep warm in that" Jeff smiled and looked down at Thomas' feet "You need skates?"

Thomas looked down at his own feet "Yes," He said.

"Okay, help me out and I'll go grab some for you" Jeff opened the small door out of the ice ring and extended a hand so Thomas could help him steady in those thin blades.

Thomas reached for Jeff's hand but then he slid his arm around his waist to keep him steady, Jeff wouldn't keep his balance if he just grabbed his hand.

"Thanks" Jeff said, turning to Thomas with a smile as he "walked" to his bag on first seats in the audience. He sat down next to it with a thud and opened his bag to take some old ice skates "They're old but I guess we're the same number" Jeff offered them to Thomas.

Thomas accepted the skates with a 'Thank you' and sat beside Jeff to put them on. "You look tired," He noticed. "Are you sure today is a good day?"

Jeff waved it away "I'm fine..." he smiled genuinely. He got up and was capable to lean on the edge of the ring, watching Thomas put his skates on.

Thomas smiled up at him "If you're sure..." He said and tied the laces of the skates.

"You ready to fall on your ass?" Jeff joked, extending a hand to help him up.

"I'm ready!" Thomas said excitedly and accepted Jeff's hand getting up and losing his balance almost in the same second. "This is going to be harder than I thought." He confessed.

Jeff laughed and pulled Thomas closer, so he could at least held himself on the rails "You just have to hold it and try to step into the ring," Jeff smiled and did it "See?" he twirled on the ice.

"You make it look easy!" Thomas chuckled and tried to do as Jeff did, but as soon as his skates were both on the ice, he nearly fell again.

Jeff giggled and slid to Thomas, holding him by his forearms "Do you even know how to skate?" he smiled.

"Very badly." Thomas made a face and held himself to Jeff's forearms. "I never skated a lot because I get clumsy on ice."

Jeff smiled and shook his head "Then why hockey?" he asked curiously, slowly skating back and pulling Thomas with him.

Thomas shrugged trying keep his balance as Jeff pulled him "Because it would be a nice excuse to be with you..." He smiled.

Jeff bit his bottom lip to keep the smile from spreading "I'm not great of a company" he looked up at Thomas.

"Um... That's up to me to decide." He winked.

"You'll be disappointed," Jeff shook his head and pulled him a bit closer, skating a bit faster "Just move your feet like mine" he said.

"I won't," Thomas grinned and looked down at Jeff's feet to do exactly what he was doing.

Jeff shrugged and started sliding faster "Can I leave your arms?" Jeff asked "I'll be by your side, don't worry" he smiled.

Thomas sighed "Okay, but if I fall it'll be your fault." He said playfully.

"I'll take the blame, don't worry!" Jeff laughed and let go of Thomas' arms, immediately moving to his side, raising his arm if Thomas needed to hold him.

Thomas tried to keep his balance, he managed to do it, but they were getting to the edge of the ring and he would have to turn but he didn't know how to do that.

Jeff moved behind Thomas to his left side, so he could pull him slightly around the curve "Just keep your feet parallel and try to lean yourself to me" Jeff taught.

Thomas grinned and leaned a bit towards Jeff, keeping his feet parallel just like Jeff had said. "The fact that I am still on my feet surprises me. You are a great teacher!" He chuckled and glanced up at Jeff smiling widely.

Jeff rolled his eyes "It's not that hard, you're a natural" Jeff smiled, pulling him closer when they were walking in a straight line. He slipped his hand to Thomas' to pull him quicker, sliding through the ice. It was cold and Jeff had lost his warmth he gained in practice, so Thomas' warmth was appreciated.

Thomas closed his hand around Jeff's, smiling. He let Jeff pull him leaning towards him their shoulders brushing together.

He was going too fast, so before he knew, Thomas was falling on the hard cold ice yelping. "Shit," Jeff bend down next to Thomas, laughing a bit "You're okay?" he asked. He knew he couldn't be too hurt.

Thomas laughed "Yes, I'm fine." He said trying to get up. "See? I've told you I would fall!"

Jeff laughed and shook his head, grabbing Thomas' other hand "C'mon, up!" he tried to pull him up "Unless you want your butt to freeze."

Thomas got up with Jeff's help "That wouldn't be nice..." He shook his head.

"It wouldn't" Jeff laughed "I would teach you how to play hockey but the way you skate I don't think is safe to put you with a disk and a stick..." Jeff smiled "No offense, you've been improving a lot in these 10 minutes!"

Thomas rolled his eyes and kept the slightly inappropriate comment for himself. "Yeah, maybe it's not a good idea..." He rolled his eyes playfully.

"Maybe it's not..." Jeff smiled back and slid a bit faster "Can you keep up?"

"Let's see..." Thomas mumbled and followed Jeff trying to keep up with him.

"If you fall don't worry" Jeff smiled, gracefully skating backwards in front of Thomas, a wide smile on his lips.

Even though Jeff was teaching him how to skate, it was really cool to hang out with Thomas. He's nice and friendly and he seems to enjoy his company, so yeah, Jeff was having a lot of fun with him. It kind of helped Thomas had no problem in being close and flirty with him.

"Show off," Thomas mocked and smirked watching Jeff carefully, Jeff looked really comfortable skating and being on the ice.

Jeff poked his tongue at Thomas and made a circle around him. Thomas reminded Jeff of Nick, acting like that. Jeff shook his head. Nick wasn't even there, why was he acting like that? "When you're good, you're good"

Thomas rolled his eyes again and chuckled. "You should play soccer against me once..." He grinned. He couldn't deny Jeff was actually really cool, he liked to be with him very much. He was also very "chuckly" when he was with Jeff, but he didn't mind.

Jeff raised his hands in surrender and slid on ice next to Thomas "Don't need to" he laughed.

Thomas laughed too "I would be gentle..." He said smiling.

Jeff smiled "I'm really awful... I'd probably kick the ball into your head!" Jeff shook his head with a smile.

"As long as you don't kick my balls..." Thomas mumbled under his breath. "I bet you're awesome." He smiled and spoke louder so Jeff could hear.

Jeff raised a brow. He didn't quite catch what Thomas said "You're delusional! I'm awful" Jeff smiled and shook his head, zigzagging in front of Thomas.

"Then I could try and teach you," Thomas smiled, skating a bit more confidently.

"I'd like that" Jeff smiled shyly and went back next to Thomas "It's almost dinner time."

Thomas sighed "Yeah, it is." Thomas tried to turn to the exit and skate slowly that way.

"I enjoyed being here with you..." Jeff smiled shyly towards Thomas.

"I enjoyed it too..." Thomas turned to Jeff and smiled. "It was nice-whoa!" He lost his balance and fell on the ice as he wasn't paying attention to the way.

"It was! Shit!" Jeff skated to Thomas, falling on his knees next to him, laughing "For a newbie two falls is really good. You okay?"

"I'm fine." He said sitting up and rubbing the back of his head. "Help me up?"

Jeff smiled and got up himself, before grabbing Thomas' hand to pull him up.

Thomas was taken by surprise when Jeff pulled him up and he ended up losing his balance again his feet slid in front of him and he fell on his back again, accidentally pulling Jeff along.

Jeff yelped but ended up falling on top of Thomas, giggling to himself "Three... You're losing points mister!" he joked, looking up at Thomas' face.

"You pulled me without a warning!" Thomas whined. Then he realised how close he was to Jeff.

"Now it's my fault?" Jeff shook his head with a smile.

Thomas' eyes lowered almost instantly to Jeff's lips. "Yup, it is your fault." He mumbled smiling a bit.

Jeff bushed slightly under Thomas' gaze, biting his lower lip, but didn't move anyway "Jeez, thanks!" he said mockingly.

Thomas rolled his eyes but started leaning closer to Jeff slowly giving him plenty of time to lean away if he wanted.

Jeff's heart started to beat strongly on his chest. Why was he leaning in? Does he want to kiss me? But I have no idea what I'm supposed to do! Jeff's mind, as fast as it was working, it didn't work fast enough this time because before he knew, Jeff was pressing his lips to Thomas'.

Thomas kissed Jeff slowly moving his hand to the back of his neck to pull him slightly closer. Jeff's lips were soft and warm, and in that cold it felt so good.

Jeff closed his eyes, letting himself melt into Thomas' lips. They weren't soft as Jeff dream Nick's were, and they were slightly chapped from the cold but he didn't mind at all. He just pushed Nick's thought out of his mind, because he was kissing Thomas now. Really kissing him, not just some perverted fantasy.

Thomas kissed Jeff for a while longer before pulling away smiling widely and breathing slightly heavier. He looked up at Jeff's eyes still smiling "That felt nice..." He said softly.

"It-" Jeff traced his lips with his fingers, slightly feeling the after-effect "It was..." He raised his eyes to Thomas and blushed slightly. He couldn't believe he just kissed a guy!

"Come on, we should get up from the ice." Thomas said the smile never leaving his lips.

"Yeah..." Jeff nodded and go up, pulling Thomas slowly with him "I'm kinda hungry too so" he smiled as he shrugged softly.

"Me too." Thomas reached for Jeff's hand. "Let's see if I can last without falling again until I am sat?" He joked and started skating towards the ring's exit.

Jeff nodded and held Thomas hand, laughing a bit "I bet you can do it this time" He nodded and squeezed Thomas' hand.

"Let's hope so." Thomas chuckled and supported himself on the wall as they reached the door to out of the ring.

"See?" Jeff smiled and walked to the bench, sitting on it and extending his arms to help Thomas, but sure no one would fall this time.

Thomas sat beside Jeff with his help "And you said I would be disappointed..." He grinned "I loved to be with you today."

Jeff smiled shyly as he started to take the laces from his skates "Uhm... I really enjoyed that kiss but..." He sighed and refused to look at Thomas "I'm not sure if I'm ready for anything more... Relationship wise..." He bit this lip and looked at Thomas with a trying smile.

Thomas smiled a bit sadly. "It's-It's okay, I understand." He said turning to his skates and started to untie them. "But... Do you think if we take it slow, I have any chance?" He asked looking up at Jeff.

Jeff though for a second "You do. A lot more than you turning into a hockey player and I a soccer one" he laughed and bumped his shoulder with Thomas'.

Thomas laughed and then smiled widely. "That's great. We'll take it slow then." He said taking the skates carefully off and putting his shoes on.

Jeff nodded with a smile and packed his stuff on his bag "Cool" he nodded and got up "I still have to take a shower before dinner so... See you later?"Jeff asked.

"Me too, so I guess I'll see you in the cafeteria?" Thomas got up and pulled his arms up to stretch his back.

Jeff nodded and waved at Thomas "See you later!" he smiled and walked pass the lockers to the campus, smiling widely as he took the small distance between the school's ring and his dorm room.

Nick walked to the cafeteria, nerves boiling inside him. Jeff wasn't back to the room so he was probably on the cafeteria already, unless his private hockey lesson with Thomas had taken longer. Nick didn't even want to think about that.

He was going to follow Thad's advice and he was going to ask Jeff out. He had reviewed the plan in his head over and over again. As soon as they were back in the room he would ask smoothly if Jeff didn't want to go for a movie with him or something like that. But he was slightly nervous, what if Jeff said no? What if Thad was totally wrong and Nick was right and Jeff liked Thomas and not him?

Nick shook his head, he couldn't think like that or he would lose all his courage.

He stepped inside the cafeteria his eyes quickly finding the warblers' table. No he wasn't there. But then his stomach flipped, what if he was with Thomas? His eyes scanned the cafeteria until he spotted the table where Thomas' friends were. No he wasn't there, but Thomas wasn't there either. Nick didn't know if he should take that as a good or bad thing, probably bad, since he was probably still with Jeff.

He walked to the line to get his food and waited there patiently for his time.

Jeff entered his room with a huge smile on his face, closing the door behind him and letting his bag fall on the ground. "Nick-" He said but he stopped when he found the room empty. He was hoping Nick would wait for him to go to the cafeteria like always but apparently he didn't. Jeff wanted to talk with Nick about his time with Thomas but he guessed he could do that when they were back in the dorm.

Jeff quickly undressed and took a quick shower, welcoming the warm water. He stepped out and wrapped himself around a towel as he found something to wear. He settled with some jeans and a warm flannel shirt. He quickly dried his hair and left to the cafeteria, hoping Thomas could join him or something.

He almost ran through campus. The night was cold and he wanted the cafeteria's warmth. He opened the door and immediately found Nick talking to Thad. He smiled towards them but his eyes scanned the rest of the room, but he didn't find Thomas anywhere.

He quickly grabbed something to eat and joined Nick and the rest in the Warbler table "Goodnight guys!" Jeff said, sounding over cheerfully.

"Hi, Jeff!" Nick quickly turned to him smiling. "Sorry, I didn't wait, I thought you were here already," He smiled apologetically getting more nervous.

"It's okay, I kinda took longer with Thomas," Jeff waved his hand, like it didn't matter "Apparently he didn't know how to skate and I had to teach him. We ended up falling a few times" Jeff blushed at the memory. He could still feel Thomas' lips on his.

Nick looked up at him not knowing what to say, was that good? Or bad? What had happened with Thomas? Jeff was blushing and smiling and Nick could feel his stomach flipping, not in a good way.

"He's really amazing," Jeff turned to Nick with a warm smile "Thank you for introducing him." Jeff patted Nick's good shoulder, that was turned to him.

Nick tried to smile to him. "I'm glad you two are getting along well." He mumbled but he could feel his heart shrink and sink to his toes. Forget the date idea, Nick, that's never going to happen, he thought to himself.

Then he glanced at Thad, he didn't know quite well what the other was thinking but as soon as he caught Nick's gaze he looked at him apologetically. It wasn't his fault. It was Nick's for not being good enough and for not trying anything before.

"Yeah, we're getting along pretty well," Jeff smiled and ate a bit of his food "He's really nice and friendly and really funny" Jeff gave a small laugh "I had a great time with him!" Jeff continued, pretty unaware of what he was doing to Nick "We get along pretty well!"

Thad bit his lip and looked down at his food. Nick had been right, Jeff wouldn't shut up about this Thomas guy and he could feel Nick's uncomfortableness around the blond. He felt so bad for saying what he said to Nick earlier, but he had been so sure!

Nick could feel the same sickness of the day when Jeff and Thomas met back, only this time it felt worse. He put his fork and knife down and tried to tune Jeff off. He couldn't listen to that right now. He was so close from asking Jeff out before, and now he was sure Jeff was crushing on his soccer captain.

Jeff didn't care anyone was agreeing or anything, he never did, so he just continued talking, like the others would care "And he has really pretty eyes up close!" He said dreamily "He kinda fell and I fell on top of him. It was really funny. And then, all of sudden he kissed me!" He said a bit more lowly now, but still a bit incredulous.

Thad choked on his drink and looked up at Jeff "You only know that guy for a few days and you let him kiss you?" Thad didn't know if he was trying to make the other boy look bad or hurting Nick more "He could be taking advantage of you!" He said a bit exasperated. Why was Jeff saying that? He was a blabber mouth but normally he would shut up after a while.

Jeff looked a bit offended at Thad "You don't know him! He just leaned in and I leaned the rest, he didn't push me or anything!" he shook his head at Thad "It was my first real kiss and I don't regret it a bit!" Jeff said a bit childishly, like he was talking to his father.

"You really don't know what you're saying Jeff!"

Nick froze at the word 'kiss'. He swore he could hear his heart being ripped apart. What? No. It couldn't be. Nick pressed his lips firmly together and looked down at the table. Whoa, that hurt. That hurt almost as much as discovering his ex-girlfriend in bed with his friend.

It took a couple of seconds for Nick to get his composure again.

Thad nervously looked at Nick. He looked so heartbroken that Thad's heart broke. He really wanted o smack Jeff across the face, not even caring if he knew him for 3 years now.

"I know Thad! I'm not jumping in a relationship, I'm taking things slow but I'm sure Thomas will be an amazing boyfriend and your bitching isn't going to stop me from getting the guy I want!" Jeff crossed his arms over his chest "Weren't you the one who said I should get a boyfriend?"

Thad rubbed his face and shook his head "Just shut up Jeff. I don't know what it's going on with you!"

Nick felt like every Jeff's words were like a punch on his stomach. He swallowed before getting up. "I'm happy for you, Jeff." He said trying to sound normal and avoiding Jeff's or anyone else's face. "I hope you're happy." He said before walking away from the cafeteria, he couldn't be there anymore. He had basically pushed Jeff to another's arms.

"See Thad? Nick supports me!" He rolled his eyes and raised a brow at Nick when he left.

"He's probably sick, I'm just gonna help him" Thad got up and rolled his eyes at Jeff "You can be real asshole sometimes Jeff" he whispered as he followed Nick out of the cafeteria.

As soon as Nick found himself outside the cafeteria he started running towards his room, his shoulder hurt, but he couldn't care less, right now.

"Nick!" Thad yelled behind Nick. He felt so bad for causing all this pain in Nick. He really wanted to talk some sense into Jeff, but Nick needed him more right now "Please Nick!" He begged.

Nick stopped before he could reach the gardens, he turned to Thad, tears - he didn't even know he had - burning his eyes. "He kissed him," He said as Thad was close to him his voice breaking in the middle of the word 'kissed'. "I knew he liked him! I just knew it!"

Nick didn't know when he had started liking Jeff so much he could give him a heartbreak just by kissing another person, but the fact was that it was happening.

Thad ran to Nick and stopped in front of him "I-I don't know what's up with him!" Seeing Nick cry like that made him feel only worse. He now saw how much Nick really liked Jeff.

Nick threw himself to Thad's arms hugging him close. "I would have taken a chance! I was ready to ask him out! And now-And now I can't!" Nick said almost sobbing.

Thad just hugged Nick back, he couldn't leave the boy suffering on his own "I was 100% sure he liked you back... I'm so sorry Nick, I don't know what went through Jeff's head." He shook his head and kissed the top of Nick's head, hugging Nick closer.

"It's not your fault. It's mine, entirely mine." Nick muttered hugging Thad close and taking deeper breaths to calm himself down.

"It isn't yours Nick!" Thad said softly "It can't be yours because you have only showed how you care and like Jeff. I'm sorry... I have to talk some sense into him" Thad half whispered.

"No, he'll ask why you're being like that, you're supposed to be supporting him." Nick said leaning back and cleaning his eyes. "I'm going to be fine, it was just a great shock." Nick said keeping his breaths even.

Thad shook his head "Even if I knew you didn't like him, I couldn't see Jeff being like that with a guy he met not even a week ago" Thad sighed "He's my baby bro and I love him to death but I can't stand and see him do crazy stuff!"

"I-I have to go. I need some sleep." Nick said. "I need to be asleep when Jeff arrives." Nick mumbled.

Thad sighed and nodded "I understand, but if you need me, I'll be back in my room okay?" Thad walked along side with Nick back to their dorm room.

"Okay, but I think I'll be okay." Nick said staring at the floor his hands in his pockets. "You said he talks a lot about his crushes, right?" He asked his throat closing a bit, but he needed to ask, he needed to know so he could prepare himself.

"I-I..."Thad sighed and nodded "He does..." he rubbed the back of his head.

Nick gave him a small nod. "It's good to know." He muttered.

"I'm so sorry Nick!" Thad said once again. He could never forgive himself if Nick would be like this until school ended.

"It's not your fault." Nick repeated sighing. They arrived to Nick and Jeff's room. "Goodnight, Thad, see you tomorrow." He mumbled before opening the door.

"'Night..."Thad said awkwardly. He knew Jeff wouldn't have a good night at all. He waited until Nick closed the door behind him before pulled slightly on his hair "I ruined everything! I should have kept quiet!"


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