Summary: This is set for when Barry is in Ohio for High School. He is now Sebastian Smythe and this is his High School life Bartholomew Henry Allen went to Ohio for a little visit but what happens when he gets enrolled into the private school; Dalton Academy?
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN GLEE OR THE FLASH OR ANY OF THE CHARACTERS
A/N: I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE SONGS MENTIONED
TRIGGER WARNING: MENTIONS OF SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND MENTIONS OF SELF-HARM
The moment you arrived they built you up
The sun was in your eyes
You couldn't believe it
Riches all around, you're walking
Stars are on the ground
You start to believe it
Sebastian was seated at the grand piano seated in the Commons room. He didn't know how to feel after hearing about what had happened to Dave Karofsky. Granted, he wasn't entirely close with the man, but he had made comments towards him, and couldn't help but feel guilty towards what had happened.
Every face along the boulevard is a dreamer just like you
You looked at death in a tarot card and you saw what you had to do
All he knew was that Dave had failed, but he didn't know if he was in serious danger or if he was going to live without any repercussions from it.
But nobody knows you now
When you're dying in LA
And nobody owes you now
When you're dying in LA
When you're dying in LA
When you're dying in LA
The power, the power, the power
Oh the power, the power, the power
Of LA
Sebastian didn't realise tears had begun to build up in his eyes, he didn't realise how much this had affected him. It didn't affect his singing though, the way his throat had begun clenching together.
Nights at the chateau
Trapped in your sunset bungalow
You couldn't escape it, yeah
Drink of paradise
They told you "Put your blood on ice
You're not gonna make it"
Every face along the boulevard is a dreamer just like you
You looked at death in a tarot card and you saw what you had to do
But nobody knows you now
When you're dying in LA
And nobody owes you now
When you're dying in LA
When you're dying in LA
When you're dying in LA
The power, the power, the power
Oh the power, the power, the power
Of LA
Sebastian struggled to breathe after finishing the song, his chest rising and falling unevenly as he struggled to keep himself from sobbing. He couldn't break down, not like this.
"That was very impressive, Mr. Smythe" a voice said, making Sebastian jump. He turned around and was face-to-face with his science teacher; Mr. Malik. Quickly wiping his eyes, Sebastian smiled softly, turning back to the piano, lightly pressing his fingers against the damp notes; he must've been crying a lot harder then he realised.
Mr. Malik approached Sebastian cautiously, he didn't exactly know how to comfort people, but he did know that Sebastian needed him right now—regardless of his comforting skills.
"What's going on, Seb?" He asked gently, taking a seat next to Sebastian at the piano.
"N-nothing" Sebastian sniffed, wiping his eyes once again.
"Sebastian, you seem like one of the most troubled kids I've ever met," Mr. Malik replied, smiling when Sebastian turned his face towards him, curiosity showing more than sadness.
"W-What are you talking about?" Sebastian asked, not even bothering to hide the tears that ended up rolling down his face.
"You keep up this façade, you try to make yourself untouchable to stop yourself from getting hurt" Mr. Malik explained, wincing as he saw how bloodshot Sebastian's eyes were.
"Live life; don't hide your pain behind a smile, don't end up like Karofsky" Mr. Malik said, standing up and patting Sebastian on the shoulder as he left.
"Oh, your roommate; Nick, he filmed the entire thing" he said, chuckling lightly as Sebastian groaned into his hands, not even bothering to watch him leave.
Dave Karofsky laid in the hospital bed; bored out of his mind. He didn't understand why it didn't work—it should've worked.
He just wanted it all to stop, he had ruined his life and he didn't want to continue living it anymore. God, why didn't they just let him stop suffering?
He was brought out of his thoughts by a knock on the door. Groaning, he let them in, well more like yelled for them to come in, seeing as he was cuffed to the bed so he wouldn't be able to attempt again.
"hey.." they said, closing the door behind them.
Of all people; he showed up.
"Hey, Kurt"
All of the Warblers were seated in the Commons room, upon Sebastian's request.
"So, let's stop focusing on winning at Regionals" he said, getting gasps from across the room.
"Excuse me?" Thad asked, his eyes bulging out of his face. Surely, just surely Sebastian was pulling a prank, right?
"I know, I know it sounds crazy" he sighed, "but I would rather dedicate our performance to Karofsky then continue being an asshat and blackmail everyone so we have a better chance at winning"
Everyone remained silent, they knew that Sebastian could go to great lengths if he wanted to with his father being the states attorney. He had all the power in the world.
"What's the catch?" Trent asked, "forgive me for being rude but I think we have a right to know if there's more to the story or not. You hated Karofsky"
"Well, whilst that is true; I've been in his position before" some of the Warblers look at him, sympathetic looks on their faces whilst others start whispering to each other, clearly they didn't know whether to believe it or not.
"He's telling the truth, guys," Thad explained, standing up and walking to Sebastian.
A genuine smile was placed on Sebastian's face as Thad backed him up, he was glad someone else knew about his past.
"Okay, let's focus on a set list" Thad added, wrapping an arm around Sebastian's shoulders once everyone had begun chatting excitedly about random songs.
"You gonna see Karofsky at some point?" Thad asked softly, turning Sebastian to face him.
"I-I might two days before we perform or the day after Regionals but not right now" he explained, sighing softly.
Suddenly, Nick pulled out his phone, showing Jeff and David the video of Sebastian singing 'Dying In LA'.
They were definitely making Sebastian sing that at Regionals.
"'Hey, Kurt' that's all you have to say?" Kurt asked incredulously as he stared at Dave.
"You try to kill yourself and all you can say to me is 'Hey, Kurt'" he added, waving his arms about.
"What else do you want me to say?" Dave asked, tears growing in his eyes.
"That I'm sorry? That I'll try harder next time to make sure it fucking works?" He added, his whole body tense as he looked at Kurt.
"Dave—" Kurt began, being cut off by Dave.
"Don't 'Dave' me, I've heard that enough recently', he growled, turning his head to look out of the window. At least that seemed happy.
"Why?" Kurt asked after a moment of silence.
When Dave looked at him, his eyes holding confusion, Kurt continued, "why do it?"
Dave sighed, he should've known someone like Kurt would like to know why he did it. He just wanted the pain to end, he just wanted to feel accepted but he had locked himself in the closet, he had forced himself down a path of self-hate and caused this.
"Because.." Dave started, "because I fucking love you Kurt"
The New Directions, (minus Kurt), were all sat in their choir room, clearly bored out of their minds. Well, not Santana—she was too busy texting Sebastian.
"We need to make up a good set list to beat the Warblers at Regionals!" Mr Schue exclaimed, exasperated. He had thrown his arms down to his sides and grumpily walked towards his chair, slumping down into it.
The truth is, everyone had been feeling down after what happened with Karofsky. Whilst he may have been a bully, ultimately he was a person nonetheless, and they all felt bad for him.
"The Warblers are gonna win, end of discussion" Blaine groaned, putting his head in his hands.
Only Santana knew that the Warblers didn't want to win anymore; well Sebastian didn't want to win anymore and she hadn't told anyone—she rather enjoyed watching them all stress out.
"I refuse to lose to that Meerkat!" Rachel almost yelled, making Santana tense. Now, Sebastian may be a meerkat but he was her meerkat, and she sure wasn't going to let someone else call him that.
"How do you even know they're trying to win?" Santana yelled, making Brittany and Quinn look at her oddly.
"Because; Sebastian of all people is their captain. They're going to do everything in their power to win!" Tina exclaimed, standing up.
Santana stood up too, walking directly into Tina's face. How dare she say that.
"Well, I've had both Sebastian and Nick tell me that they aren't trying to win anymore" she explained, glaring daggers into Tina's head.
"What are you talking about? They're the Warblers, they're saying that so we play it safe!" Artie exclaimed, "you know Sebastian will say that and then cheat his way through it!"
Santana was pissed. So, she stormed out, throwing the door open causing a huge bang. She didn't care that her bag was still in there, she just wanted to see Sebastian and calm down before she murdered someone.
When did this become so complicated?