And we're back! It didn't take me too long to update this time did it? The better news is that this chapter is the longest one yet. It's over 2,000 words! Of course it is a song chapter. Generally I don't like when entire songs are used in a chapter but this particular song, Turning Tables By: Adele, was the inspiration for this story, thus the whole song needed to be included. I didn't take the meaning of the song to literally so hopefully I explained clear enough in context why Nick felt this song appropriate. I hope you like it. Happy Reading!

Note: I do not own Glee, it's affiliates, or any characters you may recognize.

"Nick!"

Jeff yelled as he scrambled off of Sebastian's bed. Glancing around nervously, Jeff spotted his white button up shirt and hastily threw it on before making a mad dash towards the door.

"Jeff!" Came Sebastian's voice from inside the room.

Jeff was half way down the hallway by this time but he had lost all traces of Nick. Jeff had never seen Nick run so fast. Jeff stood still in the hallway now and he felt hot tears running down his face. In a matter of seconds, Sebastian's soft touch was on Jeff's shoulder and he whispered into his ear.

"Jeff, it's no use going after him right now."

Jeff didn't know what else to do so he turned around and buried his head in Sebastian's shoulder and just stood there and cried in the middle of the hallway. Sebastian wound his arms protectively around Jeff and held him while he cried. After a few minutes, Sebastian picked Jeff up off the ground and carried him back to his room, closing and locking the door behind them. He set Jeff down on his bed and sat next to him, his arms still tight around him, rubbing soothing circles into Jeff's back.

"I'm so sorry Jeff. The one time I forgot to lock the door…"

"No Sebastian, it isn't your fault. I came here because I wanted to talk to you, not to do…stuff. And I was the one who kissed you this time. Please don't blame yourself."

"I'm still sorry. Do you want to stay in here tonight? You should probably let Nick cool off a bit before you try and talk to him."

"Thanks Sebastian. You're right, that's probably a good idea."

Sebastian just smiled and moved the hair that was matted to Jeff's face so he could wipe his eyes. In this moment both Jeff and Sebastian were extremely grateful for each other's company.

Knowing Nick wouldn't run to their room, Jeff retrieved a few things he would need in the morning. It was getting pretty late and Jeff was exhausted from worry once he returned. With his mind in its current disheveled state, Jeff never thought to grab pajamas. Sebastian found some sweat pants and a t-shirt for Jeff to sleep in.

"My clothes look good on you!" Sebastian winked, trying to make Jeff smile.

Jeff just blushed. Sebastian turned out the lights and held open the covers for Jeff to climb into his bed. Jeff crawled in, Sebastian right behind him. The two boys took in the sight of the other's face in the darkness.

"Goodnight Jeff." Sebastian said, placing a kiss to Jeff's forehead.

Jeff leaned up and met his lips with Sebastian's, kissing him slowly.

"Goodnight Sebastian."

Meanwhile Nick sat outside on a bench near the edge of Dalton's campus. There was so much going through his mind right now that he couldn't think straight. He wasn't even sure how he found this bench. He ran so far so fast, he didn't know where he was going. Of course, there were so many tears that he wouldn't have been able to see where he was going had he known anyway.

Everything was a complete blur. Nick remembered having the urgent need to talk to Jeff about whatever it was that was bothering him. Although, Nick was still unsure of exactly what that was, he knew he could probably safely assume it had something to do with Sebastian. Sebastian. Nick had opened his door and found Jeff and Sebastian intertwined on Sebastian's bed without shirts on, kissing each other with what appeared to be extreme passion.

Nick suddenly felt the need to throw up. He quickly stood up from the bench and made his way to the nearest bush. All that came out were a few coughs but he still felt like shit. Not caring if he got dirty, he lied down in the grass next to the bush. The tears began to fall harder than before, if that was even possible.

"He didn't even tell me he was gay!" Nick yelled into the darkness.

Of course, Nick didn't exactly tell Jeff when he knew he was gay but that was different. Everyone knew Nick was gay. It just kind of went without saying. But Jeff, no one would have ever seen that coming. Nick felt hurt and betrayed.

"Why didn't he tell me? And with Sebastian? What could he possibly see in that pretty boy son of a bitch? Sebastian could never love him the way I do! Fuck!"

Nick felt the urge to throw up again and this time he did. It felt good to purge out his emotions but no sooner had they left, were they back again. Nick groaned and fell back into the grass.

"Fuck." Nick groaned again.

Despite how angry Nick was at Jeff at the current moment, he was still in love with him. But this love only made Nick angrier with Jeff. It was a never ending cycle. The more he thought about it though, it wasn't the anger that was making him sick to his stomach. It was the hurt. It was the fact that Nick and Jeff were best friends and Jeff lied to him. Well he didn't exactly lie but he neglected to tell Nick something very important. It hurt Nick that Sebastian knew that Jeff was gay or bi or whatever and he didn't, until now of course. But it hurt Nick even more that it was Sebastian that Jeff was kissing and not him. These thoughts made Nick throw up again.

After lying in the grass for what seemed like hours and his eyes finally running dry for the time being, Nick decided that he couldn't stay outside all night. He didn't really know where to go. He couldn't just ask to sleep in another Warbler's room because he was sure that it was late enough that they'd all be sleeping by now. And besides, then he'd have to explain why he was upset and he didn't think he could go through that again. Also, despite his anger and his hurt, he couldn't just go around telling Jeff's secret. Nick really hated his morals sometimes.

The only solution Nick could come up with was to go back to his own room and hope to dear God that Jeff was either gone or asleep. So Nick did exactly that and fortunately for him, Jeff was nowhere to be seen, although; a few of his belongings were missing, such as his school bag, which meant that he wouldn't be back in the morning either. Nick sighed with relief. He didn't want to face Jeff but he knew he'd have to at some point. He also knew that when that moment came, he wanted to be in control of the conversation. That was when Nick got the perfect song for his solo audition. He had sung it many times before so he wouldn't really need to practice. He would kill two birds with one stone, tell Jeff what was on his mind and give a killer audition. And he would do it tomorrow.

Nick awoke the next morning with tears dried to his face. Of course he had cried himself to sleep the night before. Remembering why this was, the tears began to fall once more. Ugh, not again. Nick felt like a deflated beach ball. He couldn't be bothered to take a shower so he combed down his hair and washed the tears from his face before throwing on his uniform. Nick knew his plan for Warbler rehearsal was literally the only thing that would get him through the day.

The day went by slower than ever. He successfully avoided Jeff but it also seemed that Jeff seemed to be giving Nick his space. Of course, this could also be because Jeff was trying to avoid him as well but Nick was hoping that wasn't the reason. Warbler rehearsal couldn't have come any slower if it tried but it was finally here. Nick sat nervously at a couch across the room from Jeff. After David had called the meeting to order and discussed a few pieces of business, he announced Nick's moment.

"Warbler Nick, you now have the floor for your audition."

Nick took his place as David pressed play on Nick's IPod, which was connected to the speakers.

At first, Nick couldn't look anywhere but at the wall straight in front of him as he started to sing.

Close enough to start a war
All that I have is on the floor
God only knows what we're fighting for
All that I say, you always say more

Nick was now looking around at all of the Warblers except Jeff and Sebastian. All that he had was on the floor. He was afraid to see Jeff's reaction and he didn't give a shit about Sebastian.

I can't keep up with your turning tables
Under your thumb I can't breathe

Nick still loved Jeff. He really did. But Jeff just turned the tables on their friendship and Nick was scared to death of what would happen next.

So, I won't let you close enough to hurt me
No, I won't ask you, you to just desert me
I can't give you what you think you gave me
It's time to say goodbye to turning tables
To turning tables

Of course with the way Nick ran away last night, Jeff had to know that he hurt him but he wasn't going to let Jeff think that he could get away with it. Maybe, hopefully, Jeff was hurting too but Nick really felt deserted. He needed the truth from Jeff.

Under haunted skies I see you (ooh)
Where love is lost your ghost is found
I braved a hundred storms to leave you
As hard as you try, no, I will never be knocked down

But despite everything that went down, Nick knew he still loved Jeff more than ever but it hurt to think about it. Now whenever he thought about Jeff, the feelings of love were mixed with anger, hurt, and frustration but he didn't want all this to get in the way of their friendship. Of course this was all up to Jeff now.

I can't keep up with your turning tables
Under your thumb I can't breathe

So, I won't let you close enough to hurt me,
No, I won't ask you, you to just desert me
I can't give you what you think you gave me
It's time to say goodbye to turning tables
Turning tables

Nick finally chanced a look at Jeff.

Next time I'll be braver
I'll be my own savior
When the thunder calls for me
Next time I'll be braver
I'll be my own savior
Standing on my own two feet

By this time, Nick had tears in his eyes. He wished he would have been able to do anything but run last night but he wasn't the only one who ran from his problems. It also seemed that Jeff had realized by this point that Nick was singing to him. There were silent tears running down his face.

I won't let you close enough to hurt me,
No, I won't rescue you to just desert me
I can't give you the heart you think you gave me
It's time to say goodbye to turning tables
To turning tables
Turning tables, yeah
Turning, oh

Okay so maybe you had to do a little digging to find the meaning that Nick was trying to convey but it appeared to be found, especially by Jeff.

The Warblers stared at Nick in awe. None of them had ever seen him sing with such emotion. It was beautiful and they all clapped for him in admiration.

Nick thanked them and then quietly excused himself from rehearsal. Tears pouring from his face, he raced back to his dorm room. He didn't need to look back. He knew Jeff wouldn't be far behind him. This was it.

Thank you so much for reading this story! Reviews and such are more than welcome but definitely not expected. Hope to see you next chapter!