Moving Beyond

Part 38

During lunch on Friday a bunch of the guys decided they were all going to head over to Sebastian's once the day was over. "Are you sure you don't want me to go with Jeff and you can go to the house?" Blaine asked as they changed.

"Positive. I need a good dose of Brittany-isms and I'll get those in the car. So you and Nick head to the house and get set while Jeff and I go get Britt."

"Alright, just thought I'd double check. The rest of the guys are going to pick up food and stuff so you guys can come straight home."

"Good. The sooner we can all relax the better. This first week back sucked."

"True, but last night wasn't so bad."

"Very true. And again, I'm so sorry about falling asleep in your bed."

"If you hadn't, I doubt I would've crawled into bed with you. Maybe you knew that subconsciously."

"Maybe." Just then there was a knock on their door. "It must be Jeff as he's pretty anxious to see Britt." Sebastian then leaned down and kissed Blaine. "Hopefully we won't be long."

"I hope not either." Sebastian had just opened the door when Blaine walked up to him. "Guys, they'll be in the auditorium, not the choir room." Jeff and Sebastian both nodded before heading off while Nick walked into the room.

"Are you almost ready Blaine?"

"Just about." It was only a few minutes later and they were on their way. "Now, was traffic really that bad coming back Sunday or are you just taking a break from being around them?" Blaine asked as they walked to the parking lot.

"Honestly, it's all about the traffic. Surprisingly, they're not that bad really. Yes, they're affectionate. But not to the point that I get uncomfortable. And not to be nosy, but Seb seems to be in a much better mood today." The look Nick gave Blaine just made Blaine smile.

"It was nothing like that man. He finally got some much needed sleep. He was out cold by the time I got back to our room after rehearsal."

"Are you serious?" Blaine nodded as they got into his car.

"Yep, and I know I didn't talk with Dave for that long."

When Jeff and Sebastian pulled into the McKinley parking lot Jeff sent a text to Britt. "Wonder how long I'm going to have to wait this time?" Jeff said as he took off his seat belt.

"Since I'm here and not B, if we're out here longer than twenty minutes, we're going in. I'm patient, but I'm no saint."

"You and saint are definitely two words that are never going to be in the same sentence Seb."

"Thanks for the vote of confidence." Sebastian said with a smirk. "But I know what you mean. I've changed but I'll never change that much. Blaine's the saint for forgiving me after all that crap."

"I know I'm probably late to the game in all this, but I always thought he liked you even when he was denying it. And I know before the whole slushie thing you guys were friends but that's not what I'm talking about. So that's probably why he was willing to forgive you."

"You're telling me that you've always thought B had a thing for me." Jeff nodded. "I'm not the only one Seb, a lot of the guys saw it."

"Well, I can safely tell you that your instincts were right. Blaine and I talked about that one night."

"Yes!" Sebastian couldn't help laugh at Jeff's reaction. "Nice to know I wasn't seeing things."

"Hey Jeff, when we went to visit Santana in the fall did you ever think it would lead to where it has?"

"Are you asking if I thought I'd end up dating Britt?"

"Yes."

"Absolutely not! I've got to admit, when she fell asleep on me on the ride down the thought might've crossed my mind but I thought there was no chance."

"Because if Santana?"

"Exactly. I thought she was going to kill me when she heard I slept in the same bed as Britt. Hell not just slept but basically cuddled with her all night. But then she was surprisingly supportive when she heard."

"I don't know if I told you then, but when you two first went off to dance I grabbed a hold of her hand because I thought for sure you were a dead man. But she actually thought the two of you looked hot."

"You might not have said it, but she told me that once we got back to the hotel. Then it was the whole situation of her asking me to take Britt to the dance. But the biggest shock was when she told me to just let things happen. It's clear she just wants Britt to be happy and I think she might've had some doubts that she'll never admit." Jeff then glanced over at Sebastian who was clearly listening to what he was saying. "I never imagined talking about my relationship with you."

"What can I say, Blaine has helped me evolve. I truly care what happens to those closest to me."

"I appreciate that."

"Now, this might shock you, but I'm glad Santana told you to just let things happen."

"Why?"

"Because I think you and Brittany are really good for each other. I don't think I ever saw you this happy last year."

"Thank you. You're right, I wasn't this happy. I obviously dated, but never clicked with someone the way I do with Britt. There really is more to her than what people see. In that way, she's a lot like you."

"I'll take that as a compliment."

"Good, because it was one. It's like Blaine had said all along. There is more to you than the rest of us know." Sebastian just smiled at Jeff's words.

"Now I know this might be jumping the gun, but have you thought about what's going to happen between you two if you're still together when it's time for you to leave for school?'

"I have actually. I talked with Nick about it on our way back from Lima after we dropped Brittany off after we came back from New York."

"And?"

"I'm kind of hoping she'd want to come with. Obviously going to college isn't on the top of her priorities, but she's a crazy good dancer and there would be ample opportunities for her there."

"Now, I'm guessing you talked to Nick about this because you two are going to live together."

"Yep. And he doesn't mind. He…" Jeff was still talking when his phone went off. "She said we should come in. We'll need to finish this later." Sebastian nodded and they got out of the car. They both hoped that being told to come in meant that they were almost done. Once they made their way to the auditorium they could hear they were still practicing.

"Doesn't it seem odd to you that they want us to see what they're doing?" Sebastian asked before they went inside.

"A little, but maybe since we're not going against them at sectionals they don't care."

"Still." Jeff could tell that Sebastian was hesitant about going in.

"What if I go in and you wait out here?" Sebastian shook his head. "Since that's the case, let's go in as Britt's waiting." As they made their way down the stairs they were surprised to see Finn standing next to Mr. Schue. They'd just finished a number when Brittany waved to them which caused both Finn and Mr. Schue to turn around. "We're not intruding are we?" Jeff asked. "Brittany told us to come in."

"I told her it was okay." Mr. Schue told them. "It's cold out so you shouldn't have to wait in your car. We're just going to run through our set one last time and we'll be finished."

"If you want, we can wait in the hall." Sebastian said as something about this whole thing didn't sit right with him.

"That's alright Sebastian. You guys don't have to. Let's take it from the top, shall we." While they were getting set on stage Jeff and Sebastian took a seat.

"What is it Seb?" Jeff asked him.

"I just can't shake this feeling that something's going on. If you don't mind, I need to make a call. I'll be right back." As Sebastian walked out of the auditorium Jeff watched till he was gone before turning his attention back to the stage.

Does Mr. Schue normally let people watch rehearsal before sectionals?

Sebastian leaned against the wall and waited for Blaine to get back to him. He hoped he was over reacting due to lack of sleep and that it wasn't anything else.

Depends. Are you and Jeff in the auditorium?

Yes

Don't worry. I'd only worry if it was regionals as we're not competing against them in sectionals.

Alright. We'll be leaving soon

Can't wait

After hearing Blaine say there was nothing to worry about Sebastian walked back into the auditorium just as they were finishing. "Everything okay?" Jeff asked as he stood up and they headed for the stage.

"Yea. I just sent Blaine a text, that's all. You ready to go Britt?" She nodded.

"Just let me get my bag." As she jogged off the stage Sebastian looked at Jeff.

"Am I correct to guess she's spending the night as well?" Jeff nodded. "You two are almost as bad as Blaine and I."

"You two are worse as you see each other all the time. Britt and I have to make the most of the time we do have."

"I know." The smirk on Sebastian's face caused Jeff to blush.

"No…you guys didn't?"

"We did."

"I can't believe you didn't say anything the next morning. You're usually not one to miss an opportunity to embarrass someone."

"Why should we. That's your business, no one else. Plus, you know B and I both have a soft spot of Britt."

"I appreciate that Seb, more than you can possibly know."

"Don't worry about it."

Brittany was just about to walk out with Jeff and Sebastian when Jake and Sam came running up to them. "Britt! Britt!" They all stopped and turned. "Are you going to be in Westerville all weekend?" Sam asked. Brittany then looked at Jeff and Sebastian.

"Yes."

"Oh."

"Why, what's up guys?" Jeff asked.

"We were all just thinking of doing something tomorrow, that's all." Sam told them.

"Sorry man, she's going to be with us." Jeff then slid his hand into hers. "She'll be back sometime Sunday." As they walked out Finn walked up to Sam and Jake.

"What's going on?"

"Britt's spending the weekend in Westerville."

"I told you guys you should've planned to practice on Saturday earlier than today." Tina said as she walked up to them as well. "She only made plans for the weekend with Jeff yesterday."

"How can the Warblers just relax all weekend?" Jake asked.

"They're not. Brittany told me that they've been practicing all week like us, but just took today off."

"So they're practicing tomorrow even with her there?" Finn asked as he was a bit confused.

"Yep. Britt said she likes watching them practice. Plus she misses hearing Blaine sing."

"I'm sure Jeff loves hearing that." Jake told them.

"What does he have to worry about, Blaine's gay and dating Sebastian? Personally I don't blame her. As for spending the weekend with the Warblers, most girls wouldn't complain as most of them are hot."

"Thanks." Sam said sarcastically.

When they finally got back to Sebastian's most of the guys were there. "If you want man, you guys can just put your stuff in the room you've been staying in." Sebastian said to Jeff once they were inside. So as they headed up the stairs, Sebastian headed for the great room where all the noise was coming from. "Nice to see I wasn't missed." He said as he saw they were having their own little jam session.

"You know you were." Blaine said as he looked towards the doorway. "Where are they?"

"Putting their stuff away. Just so you all know, we've kidnapped Britt to stop McKinley from practicing this weekend. It's all part of our greater plan to make it to Nationals. Though we really should've done this last year and kidnapped Blaine."

"It's about time you two did that." Thad said as he adjusted the drum set. "See Blaine, this is why Seb had to go and not you. Only Seb could walk in and kidnap her in front of everyone. She'd never tell her Sebby no." Blaine just looked at Thad after he called Sebastian, Sebby, but was happy to see a smile on Sebastian's face.

"You figured out how Jeff and I did it man. But now that we have, you guys are going to have to put up Nick so Britt has a place to stay." Thad and Dave just looked at him.

"If it means keeping her around, you've got it." The guys all started to laugh and were still laughing when Jeff and Brittany came walking into the room.

"Why do I have a feeling we missed something?" Jeff said as they sat down on one of the couches.

"Because you did." Dave told him. "We were just discussing yours and Seb's successful kidnapping of Britt." Jeff just looked at the guys as he was totally lost.

"It's okay man, Seb told us no one suspects a thing and you know we'll cover for you." Blaine told him. "And Nick's going to room with Thad and Dave now."

"I don't think so." Nick chimed in. "I'm not leaving my room. They can share a bed."

"Suit yourself, though I don't know how you're ever going to sleep." Dave added.

"Sebby, what's going on?" Sebastian then walked over to Jeff and Brittany and knelt down in front of them.

"Nothing Britt, we're all just being silly. It's safe to say the guys like having you around."

"I like being here. You guys are fun. And you actually listen to me. Sometimes the others don't. I know I'm not as smart as everyone else, but I do have opinions and ideas." After she spoke Jeff leaned over and kissed her on the cheek.

"Are you saying you don't have fun with the kids at McKinley?" Blaine asked.

"I do, it's just not the same."

While the guys were waiting for dinner to be delivered Blaine's phone rang. As he answered he walked out of the great room. "Wonder what that's all about?" Trent asked as it's rare any of them leave the room to take a call.

"I'd guess it's one of three people for him to have left." Sebastian told him. "It's either his parents or Cooper." It was about ten minutes later when Blaine came walking back in. "Everything okay B?"

"Yea. Just my Dad, he wanted us to know our stuff arrived at the house. And he wanted to know if we were going to pick it up or if he should bring it to Dalton."

"What did you tell him?"

"I told him we'd pick it up Sunday as I know I don't want everything coming to school."

"Okay. Anything else?"

"Yes, he told us to behave."

"We always behave B."

"I tried telling him that and he laughed at me."

"Your Dad laughed at you?"

"Yep."

After the week they had after they're little jam session and dinner they all got comfortable on the couches around the room. "Any movie preferences?" Sebastian asked as they all just wanted to veg the rest of the night.

"Anything works for me man as long as I don't have to think too much." Nick told him.

"That shouldn't be too hard." Dave replied.

"Very funny. I'd expect that from Seb but not you."

"But I've reformed my friend, just ask B."

"He's right Nick."

"Of course you'd agree with him. I say load the DVD player with all the Star Wars movies and just let them play."

"Any objections?" Thad asked as Sebastian was just looking around.

"This isn't a council led gathering my friend." Nick said with a laugh.

"Yes, just don't put in the new adjusted versions. I prefer the original cut." Blaine told him.

"Original cut it is." Knowing they weren't going to last long, Sebastian started with episode four and went from there. They were about halfway through Jedi when Sebastian looked around the room. "Do you think we should wake them?"

"Probably." Blaine said even though he really didn't want to move. "Otherwise we risk sore muscles tomorrow." As they went around some of the guys woke much easier than the others. "What should we do with them?" Blaine asked Sebastian as he wasn't able to wake Jeff or Brittany.

"Since they've got a whole couch and are actually lying down, I say we just cover them up and leave them." Blaine nodded and grabbed a blanket off of the other couch.

Considering how early most of them fell asleep, Blaine was surprised that he was the only one up as he made his way to the kitchen. As he waited for the coffee to brew he just leaned back against the island. He'd just finished pouring cups for both he and Sebastian when he got startled by the sound of Brittany's voice. "Morning."

"Morning Britt. How'd you sleep?"

"Good, though I'm a bit worried about what Lord Tubbington's been doing during all the time I've been away."

"Well, if you're worried, I'm sure Bas and Thad would look into it for you."

"Really?"

"Yes, really. Afterall, Bas isn't Prince Sebby for nothing."

"True. Where is he?"

"Still sleeping. I was just about to go upstairs and wake him."

"With a kiss?"

"Of course, is there any other way." Brittany shook her head. "Why don't you wait here while I go wake Bas. Once I do, I'll come right back down and maybe we can come up with what Lord Tubbington could be doing so Bas and Thad have an idea of what they're dealing with." Brittany nodded. "I'll be quick."

Knowing Brittany was downstairs waiting for him, Blaine made sure not to get too comfortable when he woke Sebastian. "Are you sure I can't tempt you to come back to bed?" Sebastian said softly as he was still waking up.

"Normally you could, but Britt's waiting for me downstairs and I promised I wouldn't be gone long."

"For her, I'll yield but no sneaking out of bed early tomorrow."

"Deal." Blaine then handed him his cup of coffee after he sat up. "We might have to go to Lima after rehearsal."

"Why?"

"Seems Prince Sebby and his valiant knight Thad might be needed."

"Lord Tubbington." Sebastian said with a raised eyebrow and Blaine nodded. "Okay. You go to Britt and I'll be down soon. Just let me throw some clothes on." By the time Sebastian got downstairs, Jeff and Thad were in the kitchen as well.

"Our services are needed Seb." Thad told him as he walked into the kitchen.

"I heard. Blaine told me after he woke me up." Sebastian replied before topping off his coffee. "Is anyone else hungry?"

"I am." Nick said as he walked in.

"You're always hungry." Blaine told him as he opened a cabinet to peruse.

"I can't help it." Nick said as he yawned.

"That reminds me man; we're all going to Lima after rehearsal." Jeff told him.

"Excuse me?"

"Don't worry; you can ride with me and Bas if you want." Blaine told him as he and Sebastian started to get some pans out to make breakfast.

"Can I just ask why and who exactly as I doubt we're all going?"

"All means Blaine, Seb, Thad and the three of us."

"Trent and Dave aren't going?"

"They're still sleeping so we'll have to ask them after they wake up."

"Now, why as I thought we were just going to come back here after rehearsal?"

"Seb and I have to deal with Lord Tubbington." Thad told him. "Britt's afraid he's up to something." Nick just looked at Thad and Sebastian and shook his head.

"If you two are dealing with him, why are we all going?"

"Sebby needs all of his knights for this one as I think Lord Tubbington joined a gang." Nick knew he was still way too tired as all of this was actually making sense to him.

"Blaine does that mean you're a knight who's also getting it on with his prince?" The guys all started to laugh as they couldn't believe what just came out of Nick's mouth.

"I guess so, but can you blame me…he's hot!" Blaine then gave Sebastian a kiss on his cheek.

When Trent and Dave finally made their way into the kitchen breakfast was just about ready, but they were completely lost as the conversation they were all having was beyond confusing. "Now, does this make us the knights of Smythe or something else?" Nick asked.

"I personally like the knights of Dalton." Thad said. "That way if Prince Sebby is ever busy we can do things on our own."

"As we slay evil threatening the neighboring kingdom of Pierce." Nick said as he got up from his chair pretending to be a knight slaying a dragon.

"Do I even want to know what's going on?" Dave asked as he and Trent sat down.

"We're now all knights under the leadership of Prince Sebby." Jeff told him.

"Oh and Blaine is the prince's favorite in case you didn't know as they're totally getting it on." Thad added.

"Am I correct that this has got to do with Lord Tubbington?" Dave asked and Brittany and all the guys nodded.

"Are you guys going to help too?" Thad looked at Dave then Trent who look completely lost as he didn't know how Sebastian was now a prince and couldn't remember who the hell Lord Tubbington was.

"I'm game, what about you Trent?"

"Sure, but will someone please explain what the hell is going on to me?"

"I'll fill you in on the ride back to Dalton." Thad told him.

When they finally arrived at Dalton, most of the guys were waiting outside. "Please tell us there's a good reason you're all out here and not inside." Dave asked as they walked up.

"The theatre is locked." Jacob replied.

"Okay, but you guys could still be inside." Dave said before looking at Thad and heading inside. "Blaine could you go and ask someone in the office if they could open it up for us so we can practice?" Blaine nodded and headed for the office while the rest of them went to the theatre. It wasn't long till Blaine was walking down the hall with one of the secretaries.

"I'm sorry about this boys, I even had a note on my desk to open the theatre this morning for you."

"It's alright." Thad said before they all walked inside.

"How'd they know?" Nick asked.

"I stopped by the office before going to Seb's yesterday to let them know we were going to practice today."

The day off and relaxing night was definitely what they all needed as there was no tension in the theatre whatsoever. As they were running through their set Mr. Holden came walking into the theatre. It wasn't till they finished did he say anything. "You boys sound wonderful."

"Thank you sir." Dave told him. "Is there anything we can do for you?"

"Not at all. I couldn't resist coming in and listening. I don't get to hear you boys all too often as my classroom isn't near your common room. And those teachers near you always boast about you."

"Well, you're more than welcome to come by anytime." Thad told him.

"I just might do that. But now I'll be leaving as it's clear you have work to do since you're working on a Saturday."

"If I do say so, we sound amazing." Thad said after they finished their last run through.

"He's right, we do." Blaine said with a smile. "I think it's safe to say we don't have to bust our asses next week, just regular rehearsals."

"I agree, last thing we want to risk is blowing our voices by practicing too much." Dave added. "And I hate to say this, but next Friday, no going out. We're all going to need our rest."

"Dave's right. Listen to how much better we sounded today because we weren't all tired." Sebastian said.