Today's prompt goes: Niff fan - Can you do one where Jeff writes his own songs but when he says it in a Warbler meeting and all the Warblers apart from Nick, David and Trent laugh at him so he leaves the room crying and calls Wes
Songs not mine, they're by Westlife
'If I had to… um… drive all day, take that flight, I cross this ocean… then what?', Jeff thought as he was working on song lyrics during a Warbler meeting. Sebastian and Hunter were discussing songs to use for sectionals but didn't seem to be able to get to a conclusion. Thad who was the third member on the council dragged a hand over his face.
"Guys stop it", he spat and the bigger boys looked at him. "We'll never get anywhere like this. So let's just ask the guys what they think!"
Hunter and Sebastian looked at him, but before Thad could say anything else his phone went off and he hurriedly took it and ran out. The others chuckled because they knew what that was about. Thad's cousin had gone into labor. She had always been close to Thad so it was as if it was his sister. When Thad left the others turned to Hunter and Sebastian turned to face the group.
"So", Hunter asked. "Any suggestions?"
The suggestion started to roll in at once. Jeff was quiet for a bit and looked at his note book and then bit his lip.
"I think we should do original songs", he said and all conversations stopped and they looked at him.
"What", Hunter said.
"I think we should do original songs", Jeff said again.
"And who would write those?" Hunter asked and crossed his arms.
"Well… we all could… but I have already written a bunch of them."
As soon as the words left his mouth the Warblers, except Nick, Trent and his gossip whores started laughing. Jeff felt as if he'd been slapped. They laughed at him. Some even mocked him with a few comments. Jeff felt tears sting his eyes and ran from the room as the Warblers laughed. No one tried to stop him.
Jeff ran and ran until he found himself in the room the Warblers had all been able to run to. Wes' room. The room had been vacant since the Asian boy graduated and it was because of one simple thing… no one wanted or could take his place. Jeff threw himself onto the bed and hugged the pillow tightly to him. It still smelled like Wes. He sobbed and hugged it tighter.
He cried for a bit. They had laughed at him! Even David had! He sobbed again. No one had stood up for him and no one had come looking for him. No one. Wes would've. He would've come looking and make everything better. Jeff had the phone to his ear even before he thought the thought.
"This is Wes", a voice answered on the other end.
"Wes", Jeff sobbed out.
"Jeff? Jeffy what's wrong? Why are you crying?"
"Big brother I need you."
"Where are you Jeffy?"
"In… in your room."
"Why aren't you with the Warblers?"
"They…" Jeff sobbed. "They laughed at me."
Silence.
"What", the utter disbelief in Wes' voice made Jeff cry even harder.
"They laughed at me Wes", he sobbed. "Big brother I need you."
"I'll be there as soon as I can Jeffy. Can you talk to me instead while I get the tickets?"
"Yeah."
"What happened?"
"We… we were trying to figure out songs to sing... Thad left the room because his cousin is having her baby."
"That's nice Jeffy", Wes said gently. "Then what happened?"
"I said we should do original songs", Jeff sobbed. "They laughed at me Wes."
"What for Jeffy?"
"I told them I've written songs."
"They laughed at you because of that?"
"Yes. They laughed and mocked me Wes! Even David laughed. They all laughed and mocked me Wes!"
"What did Nick say?"
" Not Nick, Trent or the gossip whores but they didn't stop them. They didn't defend me Wes! Wes I need you. I wanna sing my songs and prove them wrong… but I can't."
"Yes you can baby", Wes said in a soothing voice. "How many times do I have to tell you that I believe you can do anything?"
"But Wes I can't", Jeff sobbed. "I can't. I'm not smart or strong like you."
"No you are smart and strong like you."
"What", Jeff asked.
"Baby you are stronger and smarter than you give yourself credit for. I have ordered tickets so I will be there tomorrow."
"Wes I need you", Jeff sobbed. "I don't know what to do."
"Of course you do baby", Wes soothed. "I know you do. You want to sing. I can help you with that."
"How?"
"I'll have a few friends of mine help out. I'll have a friend pick you up tomorrow."
"Who?"
"He'll find you baby", Wes soothed.
"But… What's gonna happen Wes?"
"You just leave that to me baby okay? Now dry your tears baby and I will see you tomorrow."
"Wessie", Jeff sniffled.
"Yes Jeffy."
"Can… can you sing the mouse song."
Wes smiled, Jeff knew it, he could hear it in his voice.
"Of course baby", he said and started singing:
Come along
Will there be sunshine shinin'?
Will we find a silver linin'?
Come along
Sing a song
When today becomes tomorrow
Will we find joy or sorrow?
Sing a song
Is it wrong?
To put all our hopes together
And wish for something better?
Is it wrong
To belong?
To face the future with another
Who means more than any other
Is to belong
We'll paint the grey clouds
With pretty rainbow hues
And we'll brush the gloom away
And save it for a rainy day
Rainy day
Oh today!
If troubles cast a shadow
And shadows makes the sun afraid to stay
But it's okay
'Cause there will be sunshine shinin'
And we'll find a silver linin' another day
Tomorrow is another day
How I wish you'll always stay
Tomorrow is another day
"Wes", Jeff said in a small broken voice.
"Yes baby", Wes answered.
"I need you."
"I'll be there tomorrow okay? Now you just rest okay and I will be there tomorrow."
"Yeah", Jeff sniffled and dried his eyes. "Wessie."
"Yes Jeff."
"I love you."
"Love you too little brother, okay I'll see you soon."
Jeff nodded and hung up.
Jeff stayed out of sight for the Warblers for the rest of the day and throughout the next school day as well. Nick thought that it was strange that someone as tall as Jeff could just disappear. Nick was worried. He had wanted to stick up for Jeff but he had been too scared. As had the others. Nick sighed and looked out the window of his last class and saw Jeff stand in front of the school. Looking as if he waited for someone. Nick's brow furrowed when he saw a familiar blonde walk up to Jeff. Nick saw them talking and then they left together. What was that about?
Jeff had been waiting for Wes' friend for about half an hour now. He wondered who Wes was talking about. What friend? Suddenly he heard footsteps and saw a tall blonde guy walk towards him. The guy was familiar and Jeff was sure he had seen him before. When the guy reached him it clicked. It was Kevin… or Ken or… something. Point was this guy was a Warbler alumni.
"Hi Jeff", the guy said.
"Hi", Jeff said shyly. The guy smiled.
"I'm Kim Johansson, remember?"
"I didn't remember your name but I remember you being a Warbler."
"The midsummer Warbler."
"Oh it was you that started that tradition right?"
"Well it's been celebrated in my home country for a very long time but yeah…"
"Cool… so eh… um…"
"Why am I here?"
Jeff nodded.
"Wes said you needed some help", Kim said and smiled. "Come, I'll bring you to him."
Jeff smiled and followed.
Kim took him to a house a bit outside of town and outside of it Jeff saw a familiar young man. Jeff grinned widely and as soon as the car stood still he flew out of the car and into his arms, Wes' arms. Wes hugged him back with a gentle smile. Jeff nuzzled his neck happily and Wes chuckled.
"Jeffy", Wes said and looked up. "Let me introduce you."
First now Jeff realized Wes wasn't standing alone there. There were one Latino, a blonde guy and a brunette.
"Guys this is Jeff Henderson I think you've seen him around at the Midsummer dinners", Wes said and the young men nodded. "Jeff this is Nathan Newland, Otto Johnson and honorary Warbler Alvaro Sanchez."
"Hi", Jeff said shyly and they smiled at him but then he realized who was standing before him. He stared at Wes. "No way!"
"Yes way", Wes said and Jeff hugged him tightly.
"Are we missing something", Kim asked.
"Jeff and Nick are Otto ant Nathan's biggest fans", Wes explained. "But we'll let you discuss all that later guys." The last he added when he saw the smirks on Otthan's faces. "We have work to do."
"What work", Jeff asked and Wes smirked.
"Kim owns and uphold a recording studio", Wes said and winked. Jeff gaped at him and then squealed and hugged him tightly.
For about a week Jeff kept disappearing from school grounds after his last class. No one knew what he was doing and the Warblers were in trouble because… they still hadn't chosen any songs and the competition date was almost there. During this meeting they had to chose songs or they'd never get the harmonies together. As they were waiting for Jeff to appear a Latino stepped inside.
"Can we help you", Hunter asked.
"Nope but I can help you", the guy said. "Now be so kind to follow me please. Jeff has something to show you."
He walked out again and the Warblers followed.
They were lead into the school's auditorium and told to sit down. The boys sat and then waited for something to happen. And something did happen, suddenly Jeff's voice rang out as he sang:
You said goodbye
I fell apart
I fell from all we had
To I never knew
I needed you so bad
Jeff was dressed in a nice suit and he had four people beside him and someone in the dark taking care of the lighting. When Jeff finished the: I needed you so bad-part another blonde sang:
You need to let things go
I know, you told me so
I've been through hell
To break the spell
The Latino from before got a spotlight shining on him and he sang:
Why did I ever let you slip away
Can't stand another day without you
Without the feeling
I once knew
All lights came on and the Warblers noticed a brunette and then… Wes. Wes was there as well and all five sang the chorus in different harmonies with the brunette leading, it sounded amazing.
I cry silently
I cry inside of me
I cry hopelessly
Cause I know I'll never breathe your love again
Wes: If I could have you back tomorrow
If I could lose the pain and sorrow
I would do just anything
To make you see
You still love me
Jeff: Oh oh oh oh oh
Others: I cry
Latino: Cause I know I'll never breathe your love again
I cry
Cause you're not here with me
I cry
Cause I'm lonely as can be
I cry hopelessly
Jeff: Cause I know I'll never breathe your love again
The Warblers cheered as the song stopped but then the young men on stage started again. The brunette walked forward.
Well I can't control the universe
Cause I'm only a man
And I've been reading the papers
But they won't tell me who I am
This song was much more upbeat and Wes, Jeff and their three friends started dancing along. Jeff twirled and took the lead:
If you really need a new philosophy
Well there's one that makes sense
The one I profess but I say
All: Hey whatever
Let your beauty come alive
Let your color fill the sky
And say whatever
Why don't you liberate your mind
Let your color fill the sky
Jeff: All the world's a waiting room
And we're standing in line
For the answers to the question
"What makes this fine?"
Latino: Don't let them change your story
Won't let them change your song
Don't let the gurus and philosophers lead you on
Ahh...
All: Hey whatever
Let your beauty come alive
Let your color fill the sky
And say whatever
Why don't you liberate your mind
Let your color fill the sky
Latino: Wooo!
It's like taking a seat at the roulette table
Just spinning the wheel
Good or bad just take what comes
Don't change how you feel
You're a champion of science
Or are y'just some freak show's fool
What can not be proved, no no
Can still be true
And I say
All: Hey whatever
Let your beauty come alive
Let your color fill the sky
And say whatever
Why don't you liberate your mind
Let your color fill the sky
The boys paused in their dancing and singing for just a few seconds and then sang the chorus one more time.
All: Hey whatever
Let your beauty come alive
Let your color fill the sky
And say whatever
Why don't you liberate your mind
Let your color fill the sky
Ahhh...
Jeff: Heeey whatever
When the last line died away the Warblers cheered loudly and Hunter proclaimed they had their number for sectionals. All they needed was fine tuning some harmonies for the big group and a bit more of the dance routine. Thad asked who'd made the songs and Wes walked forward.
"Lyrics and music by Jeff Henderson", was all he said before guiding Jeff and the others off the stage to go back to recording Nick' birthday present.
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