They raced outside to find Jake and Kurt by Jake's truck. As they got closer, Blaine realized with horror that Jake had Kurt pinned to the truck, his shirt ripped open and his lip bleeding steadily. Blaine's heart broke as Kurt looked over at him with terror in his eyes and tears streaming down his face. To everyone's surprise, it was Sebastian who spoke first. "Let him go, Jake! Now!" Jake turned towards them with a malicious smile. "What's the matter, Sebby? I was just getting to know your little friend here," Jake purred, running a hand down Kurt's chest, causing Kurt to thrash under his hold. Blaine began to charge towards them when Jake pulled a knife out of his pocket. "I wouldn't come any closer if I were you," Jake drawled, "You wouldn't want little precious here to get hurt now would you?" he asked, setting the tip of the knife on Kurt's abdomen. Kurt was trembling, silently begging Blaine and Sebastian to do something with his eyes.

"Why are you doing this, Jake?" Sebastian asked, his voice was strained from the sight of the knife so close to cutting Kurt's pale skin. "Well, I saw the hobbit slip into the alcove after I left and figured he would try something stupid like, I don't know, take you with him?" he drawled. "So I thought I'd better grab something to make it worth Blaine's while to give you back." Blaine seethed at his words. "Sebastian is not property! He is not going with you! And I strongly suggest you let go of my boyfriend unless you want the police to get involved!" Blaine growled. He knew it would do little good to get into a physical fight with this monster, and he didn't intend to if he didn't have to. Jake smirked, "It will be too late once the police arrive." He stared intently at Sebastian as his hand that wasn't holding the knife moved to wrap around Kurt's throat, squeezing, his grip never relenting as Kurt struggled. "What'll it be, Seb?" he drawled. Sebastian quickly walked forward, despite Blaine grabbing for him, and wrenched Jake's hands off of Kurt. "Don't ever touch him again!" Sebastian yelled, earning a punch to the face from Jake as Kurt scurried over to Blaine's awaiting arms. The darker boy smirked as Sebastian held a hand to his jaw and wrapped his arms around Sebastian's waist, possessively pulling him close in a death grip against his body. "That's what happens when you disobey me," Jake breathed harshly in his ear. Sebastian didn't fight back, not wanting to possibly put Kurt or Blaine in harm's way again.

A few feet away, Kurt was holding his shirt closed with one hand and holding onto Blaine with the other. He was no longer crying but he was visibly shaken, looking angrily at Jake as he kept his grip on Sebastian. Blaine had his arms wrapped around Kurt protectively, glaring daggers at Jake. "If you do anything stupid, like call the police, I will know and Sebastian will pay the price," Jake promised, still holding Sebastian close to him like a parent holding a naughty child as they were taken away from the playground. "Sebastian, you don't have to go with him!" Blaine exclaimed, hoping that Sebastian would do the sensible thing and fight back. But he didn't. Sebastian wouldn't even face him, his face hidden in the crook of Jake's neck half out of shame and half because Jake was holding it there. Jake smirked and opened the passenger door, throwing Sebastian inside like a rag doll. "Nice try," he said as he passed. Blaine watched with fear and frustration as the truck drove out of sight. "Come on, baby," he said soothingly to Kurt, who was trembling at his side. "What about Sebastian?" Kurt asked, his voice sounding small. "We can't just leave him to that psychopath." Blaine nodded as he walked Kurt over to the car, opening the passenger door for him and helping him in. Blaine wasn't letting Kurt out of his sight again as far as he was concerned.

Blaine quickly climbed into the driver's seat and started the engine. "I know, Kurt. But you heard him. If we try anything, he's just going to hurt Sebastian more than he already is. I think the best thing we can do is be there for Sebastian, show him what he could have, and take it day by day. I'll text him later tonight and make sure he's okay, though," Blaine said, taking one hand off of the steering wheel and grabbing Kurt's hand, giving it a light squeeze. "I just hate the thought of Sebastian having to spend the night in the same room as that monster," Kurt said sadly. Blaine nodded. In this moment, he felt more helpless than he had ever felt before and it was not a good feeling.

Later that night, at Blaine's house, Kurt and Blaine were lying in bed, Kurt's head on Blaine's chest as Blaine texted Sebastian.

Blaine: Are you okay?

It took an agonizing couple of minutes for the boy to answer.

Sebastian: I'm fine, Killer. ;)

Both boys sighed at that, wishing Sebastian would not put up a facade with them, especially after tonight.

Blaine: How are you really?

Again, it took a couple of minutes for Sebastian to answer. Kurt toyed with a string in his pajamas nervously as Blaine ran his fingers through his boyfriend's hair.

Sebastian: I've been better.

Blaine: What did he do?

Sebastian: He was just really angry. I'm fine, Blaine. I promise.

Blaine sighed, feeling helpless once more. He knew that Sebastian was far from fine, but there was little they could do about it, especially if Sebastian wouldn't tell them what was going on. Before Blaine could think up a reply, Kurt grabbed the phone and began typing out a reply.

Blaine: This is Kurt. I just wanted to tell you that if you need ANYTHING, to talk, for someone to come get you, ANYTHING, to let me or Blaine know. We both really care about you.

Blaine kissed the top of Kurt's head after he hit send.

Sebastian: Thanks, beautiful. I will. Goodnight.

Kurt blushed at the text and looked up at Blaine. "Did you tell him?" he asked. Blaine smiled at him, gliding a thumb over his pale cheek. "I may have...eluded," Blaine said slowly. "I hope you don't mind." Kurt grinned at him. "I'm glad you did," he said, kissing Blaine's cheek. "I think it may help Sebastian become closer to us. He seems to respond to affection and that wouldn't really be appropriate if we saw him as just a friend." Blaine nodded at his boyfriend's words, agreeing wholeheartedly and thankful that Kurt wasn't angry at him. "It's been a long day. I think you and I should try and get some rest," Blaine said, taking the cell phone and setting it on the nightstand before turning out the light. Kurt cuddled close to Blaine's chest. "I don't think I'm going to get a wink of sleep without having nightmares about Sebastian being hurt," Kurt admitted in a soft whisper. "I know, baby," Blaine replied, not knowing what else he could say or do to make the situation any better.