Author's Note: Okay hi... *hides behind a couch as arsenal is being thrown* Wow it's been a while hasn't it? I've honestly has thee worst writers block. I haven't been able to write anything at all lately. But I finally got this finished! This hasn't been read over by a beta and I should apologize for that but this has been sitting untouched for so long I thought I'd just give you guys the update. I hope you do like it.
One important thing: I don't know if there will be another chapter. If there is it will be nice romantic smut. So I NEED you guys to let me know if I finish it like this or add the extra.
The song used it Complete by Austin Gibbs (it's awesome go listen to it.) That song made is possible for me to finish the update.
So please review and let me know! I always take fic requests if you ever have something you want written! (I have more stuff on my tumblr rikercurtlove)
~Leila
Jeff pulled out his phone. He felt his hand brush along the small velvet box in his pocket and grinned. He sent out a text to Nick.
Dress nice - J
A reply came quickly.
Why? -N
Because. - J
Well aren't you cryptic! ;) - N
I want to take you out genius. I don't know if you realized but I'm kind of in love with you. - J
Are you now? I hadn't noticed! ;) - N
Hahaha aren't you funny. - J
Funniest guys in Dalton obviously! - N
Wait so how nice should I dress? - N
Jeff paused for a moment, he grinned at his phone.
Dress well - J
Wow so descriptive - N
Fine. Dress all dapperly, a suit. A jacket or tie - J
Better? - J
Much. What brought this on? - N
Just my love for you of course. Well that and a little run in with Adrian. - J
Jeff's phone rang an instant later, looking at the caller ID he saw Nick's picture.
"Hey Nick."
"Adrian?" Nick's voice was tense and nervous. The fear he felt towards Adrian was still clearly prominent. It would take him a long time to recover.
"Don't worry Nicky," Jeff's voice was reassuring. "Nothing happened. We just had a chat and now he's gone."
"Gone where?"
"Nick, he's gone. He won't get you, you're in our dorm, and there are loads of people around."
"So?" Nick's voice hardened. "That didn't stop him last time."
Jeff flinched at the memory. Nick's broken eyes, his arms tied over his head, his mouth gagged. Jeff stayed silent.
"Jeff?" Nick's voice came hesitantly over the other end of the line.
Jeff snapped out of his haze. "Look dress in a suit and I'll see you in five minutes because I need to change too. Then we'll go out," his voice came out harsher than intended. When Nick didn't respond Jeff took a breath. "I'm sorry Nicky, Just... I'll see you in a bit okay?"
"Yeah, okay."
"I love you Nick."
"I love you too idiot," Jeff could hear Nick's smile in his voice. Then the line went dead.
Nick played with his phone, tossing it from hand to hand. He couldn't piece together what Jeff's plan was. He plugged his iPod in looking for the perfect song to play while he organized himself. Nick pulled out a simple black suit and hung it on the back of his door.
When the song started playing he let himself sing along.
You make it hard to breathe, with every step you take closer to me
I'm cold with every touch, and I can't fall asleep
I can't stand to be without you, now that you've figured out just who I am
And I can't stand to look into your eyes, now that I've realized
Nick swayed to the music, as he got dressed. He tightened his tie and turned to the mirror to straighten out his hair. Nick grabbed the picture frame that held a picture of him and Jeff lying under a tree together. He lightly kissed the picture and continued to sing.
That you make me weak, you make me love,
You make me wanna scream your name at the top of my lungs
You make me shake, you rescue me,
But most of all, you make me complete
Nick finished getting his suit together; he picked up his phone looking to see if Jeff had tried to contact him. With no further messages Nick sent a quick 'Ready' text to Jeff and then sat on the bed.
I'm drawing pictures in your hand,
Being away from you is something I can't stand
I feel your breath upon my cheek,
And you're my everything, and my heart is yours to keep
Well I don't have the strength to stay away,
because I'm falling more in love with you, each and every day
I can't stand to not be by your side, now that I realize
Nick was caught up in the song he didn't notice when Jeff walked though the doorway. Jeff smiled to himself when he saw Nick quietly singing looking completely relaxed.
That you make me weak, you make me love,
You make me wanna scream your name at the top of my lungs
You make me shake, you rescue me,
But most of all, you make me complete
Jeff joined in the singing. Nick looked up sharply he voice faltering for a moment before picking up again. Jeff walked over to Nick grabbed his hands and pulled him up.
"Let's dance," Jeff grinned and kissed Nick on the forehead.
You make me weak, you make me love
You know I'll stay with you forever, but that's not enough
That you make me weak, you make me love,
You make me wanna scream your name at the top of my lungs
You make me shake, you rescue me,
But most of all, you make me complete
Nick laid his head on Jeff's shoulder, holding him close he sang the last line of the song.
You make me complete
"This better not be the date Jeff, or I got all dressed up for nothing," Nick lightly butted Jeff in the shoulder. "Because you sir would have made me waste a valuable night of sitting in pyjamas and watching videos on my laptop."
"Well aren't you full of sass today! Look here Nicky I didn't waste your time. I promise it is completely worth it," Jeff held Nick's face in his hands. "You know why? It's cause I love you."
"That's nice."
"Is that all you have to say Nick?"
"Yeah that and where are you taking me tonight?" Nick pouted. "You haven't told me yet and I want to know."
"Don't kill me okay?" Jeff left the room for a moment when he walked back in he was carrying a woven basket and two candlesticks. "It's not crazy or anything." He kicked the door closed behind him.
"You have an amazing way to make the most romantic ideas into something really simple. Here I though you were going to be a knight in shining armour."
"And how am I not?" Jeff lay out a blanket and placed the candlesticks down. As he spoke he lit the candles. "I like to bring a different light to casual dates. Besides there's more to this than meets the eye."
"Of course," Nick smiled and helped Jeff set up the food. "You got us champagne? How did you manage that?"
"Friends in high places y dear Nicky," Jeff poured two cups of the gold drink. "It took me a lot of effort to set this up."
Nick took a sip. "Thank you Jeffy, it's all very sweet of you. You know I love you."
"I know, just look in you cup before I die of nerves," Jeff nodded to the cup in Nick's hand. "Go on look."
To humour him Nick looked and the cup and gasped. "Jeff what is this?" Nick pulled out a gold ring and twisted it in his fingers. "I don't know what to say."
"Don't say anything yet. It's not an engagement ring, well not yet, maybe in a few years. The ring is my promise to you that I'll always watch out for you, and be here for you. I'll love you forever and whenever you need me I'll be beside you in a heartbeat. You're my best friend, and at the moment my boyfriend. Or lover, whichever term you prefer. I'll be here for you. And in the long run if we aren't together it will be a sign that I'm still there as your best friend. I love you Nick and I don't ever want to see you hurt, broken or sad again. You're the love of my life, and if anything were to happen to you it may just about kill me. So that ring is a sign of all that and so much more."
Nick froze in silence, staring at Jeff with his jaw hanging; he then looked at the ring. "Jeff… It's amazing. You're amazing."
"So do you except it?" Jeff's voice was uncertain.
"Yes I do," Nick slid the ring on. He looked up at Jeff and pulled him in for a deep kiss. "You're lucky we're so close to a bed, but if we weren't it wouldn't serve as much of a problem."
It was Jeff's turn to be startled. "What?"
"That's my proposition Jeffy, do you accept?"
"Nick don't feel like you have to, I told you I can wait for as long as you need," Jeff's gaze searched Nck's face.
"I'm not saying this because I think I'm obligated. I'm saying it because I love you Jeff and I'm ready. I want to remove the bad memories with good ones. I want to have my first time. My real first time with you."
Jeff kissed Nick again. "If it's ever too much tell me and I'll stop."
"I could never have enough of you."