Chapter 8

When Jeff's alarm went off the next day, Nick was sleeping. He smiled and sighed. He just lay in the bed for a little while before it was a must that he get up and get ready for his day. He had the gym TA today, and head to run to the office a little early. Afterwards, he had a free period, and then class all day. This was his busiest day actually. He was tempted to leave a note for Nick, but decided to just text him. He'd see it when he woke up.

Jeff: Hey, left early for class. Won't be back until about 2ish. Have a nice day without me. xoxo

Nick didn't realize he'd slept as long as he had. When he woke and found that he was all alone, he couldn't help but be a little disappointed. Grabbing his phone to check the time, Nick sighed softly when he saw the text, running a hand through his hair. He quickly typed out a reply, sending it.

Nick: Miss you already. xo

He had a class soon. Did he really have to go? Maybe if he just took his time getting there, he might miss it entirely. Nick quickly showered, getting dressed and strolled leisurely around Dalton, letting himself get just a little bit lost. He couldn't bring himself to care about being late or even arriving at the lesson. He was sure he'd have learned it all before anyway.

Jeff smiled at the reply an hour later, bringing him out of the boredom of his class. He was paying attention, but it just really boring. He had already passed the OGT's and only needed about 3 more credits after this year to graduate, and it would be easy. He replied back.

Jeff: Sleepyhead. :P Had the weirdest time in my gym TA today. Strange new teacher. Not like bad or anything, just weird.

Nick frowned as he looked at the text. Weird? Weird in what way? He said it wasn't bad, so that had to be a plus, right? But he couldn't be sure. It was like he was trained to be cautious by now. He had a hard time trusting people. Jeff was simply the exception to the rule.

Nick: You weren't there when I got up. :( Weird how?

Jeff smiled at the text. It was as if they were already boyfriends for years. It was strangely comfortable between them.

Jeff: Well weird. He just acted strange. Like he wasn't experienced as a teacher, but then again, really smart, and I know Dalton wouldn't hire someone not qualified.

He sent that one, but sent another afterwards.

Jeff: He would look away and hide his face for a little bit every once in a while. Just… Idk, weird.

Nick paused his steps as he read the texts. He couldn't be another one, right? Why were they all teachers? This was getting weird. He was so used to being the only one of his kind. There weren't usually this many of them in one place.

Nick: He didn't hurt you or anything though, right?

Nick realized afterwards just how stupid that sounded. Why would a teacher hurt him? Besides, if this teacher was what Nick thought he was, Jeff wouldn't be able to text him if he'd tried to hurt him.

Jeff scrunched his eyebrows together. Why would a teacher hurt him? He was nice… Just strange.

Jeff: Uh, no? Why do you know him? Is he some creepy murderer? He did kind of look like a clean lumberjack, so maybe he is a murderer. Lol, I'll protect you from the schools murderer. (:

Jeff sent that and was laughing at himself. He had to keep his cover though. You aren't allowed to text in class, so the teacher couldn't see him. No wonder he's failing French. He's always on his phone.

Nick frowned. Jeff was sweet. Really sweet. But he couldn't help but be a little worried about that teacher. He'd have to look into that a little more. Maybe Harmony would know if there were any more demons around the school he didn't know about.

Nick: I can look after myself just fine, thank you very much. :P

Nick looked around the hall he was in. At this rate he was going to get completely lost. His next class had to be somewhere around here, right? Why did he even care? Why was he actually going? Jeff had too much of an influence on him, he was sure.

Jeff smirked.

Jeff: Oh yeah? Well you are strong…

He kind of regretted bringing up that moment, but he can't cancel the text. It just didn't work like that. He had tried to forget about it all, but it just wouldn't leave his head. Being shoved against a wall as fast as he was, was just confusing. He's been shoved before, so it's not like he really cared, it just won't leave him alone.

Nick frowned. He didn't know how to feel about that text. He was hoping they had forgotten about that incident. He was sure he had screwed everything up with that. He was lucky Jeff was even speaking to him.

Nick: I'm still really sorry about that.

He looked around the empty hallway, making a turn down a new hall. He wasn't trying to go anywhere in particular, just to familiarize himself to the place.

Jeff sighed when he got the next text.

Jeff: honestly, don't worry about it. Sorry, just forget I said anything.

He decided to change the subject and added on a second text.

Jeff: so whatcha doing now anyways? Do you have a class?

Nick didn't feel like it was okay. He felt like that incident was going to hang over them until they finally talked about it, and he really didn't want to have to talk about it. He didn't want to think about what would happen when Jeff found out about him.

Nick: Okay. I'm exploring Dalton. But I think I might be a little lost. I'm sure I'll find my way back eventually.

Jeff almost laughed out loud. He can just see Nick wandering around and getting lost.

Jeff: lol, what room numbers do you see? Dalton isn't like super big so you can't really get that lost.

Nick bit his lip looking around the rooms. They all kind of looked the same, but he was nearing a few that looked just a little bit different to the others. Frowning, he sent another text to Jeff, unsure of which direction he should head in.

Nick: Um. There are some labs here. Are the lab rooms in a specific place? Don't worry. I'm sure I'll get back to the room before sundown. :P

Jeff was trying hard not to laugh.

Jeff: well kinda. Just leave that building and see where you are. But if it takes you all the way to sundown, I'd probably come looking for you because that's just less time I get to spend with you. :P

Nick looked around, finding a way out of the building and walking out as he sent Jeff another message.

Nick: Why? You'd miss me too much? :P I'll be back before you, promise.

Nick knew that if he got too lost, he could get back there in an instant. That was one of the perks of being a demon.

Jeff smiled.

Jeff: would it be weird if I said yes? Hahahah.

The bell rang and Jeff stuffed his phone in his pants pocket and gathered his books. He had no idea what the teacher talked about for the last twenty minutes. He'd have to ask someone what the homework was. As he walked out he did and planned on writing it down when he sat in the next class.

Nick grinned, looking around him, trying to figure out which part of the building he was at.

Nick: No, it would be sweet. :)

He looked carefully around him before deciding which direction to walk in, hoping he didn't get himself any more lost than he was. He knew he could be back in the room in an instant, but he liked to just walk. He liked to feel a little more normal.

Jeff laughed as he headed towards his next class.

Jeff: Well then yes. :D

Nick grinned when he spotted a part of the building he recognized, quickly heading towards it.

Nick: Well, good news. I think I might've found my way home. You haven't gotten rid of me yet. :P

Jeff: Honestly, I think it'll be you that you'll want to leave. I can talk for hours. You'll get annoyed sometime. :P

He went into the room of his next class and tried to sit in the back so he could keep texting Nick.

Nick: Nope. I find your rambling adorable. :)

Nick walked at a leisurely pace back towards the room. He knew he wasn't all that far, and he'd already missed his lesson, not that he minded, really. It was good to get out and clear his head.

Jeff blushed at the text and set his phone in his lap to take out his notebook to make it seem as though he was paying attention.

Jeff: it'll get annoying sooner or later. I'm thinking sooner. Considering you've known me for what? Two days? Lmao

Nick was almost back to the room by this point and gave himself time to look around the halls and make sure he'd remember where everything was for the next time this happened.

Nick: I won't get sick of it, trust me. I'm not much of a talker. I prefer to listen. So talk as much as you want.

Jeff smiled.

Jeff: Well, we shall see about that. :P

He added a second text because that one seemed like a conversation ender.

Jeff: So are we doing anything when I get out of class? I've got some homework to do, but not a lot…

Nick sighed softly as he finally arrived back at their room, making his way inside and sitting down on his bed, smiling softly as he read through the texts.

Nick: Well, we could always have that Doctor Who marathon…if you're still up for it?

Jeff smiled. He now had something to look forward to tonight. Well, he already did, with just seeing Nick, but now it would be great.

Jeff: Well that sounds great! I'll hafta run home and get my DVD's but after that, we can. (: You can come with me if you'd like.

Nick sighed softly, laying out on his bed and stretching. Jeff's lesson wouldn't take that long, right? He didn't know why he wanted Jeff's lesson to finish so soon. Not having seen him at all that day was something he wasn't expecting.

Nick: Sounds good. I'll get to see a little more of town on the way. :)

Jeff smiled. He texted his brother first.

Jeff to Johnny: Hey bro, bringing a guy over tonight to grab some DVD's. who's home?

After that he replied to Nick.

Jeff: Aha, cool. I live like 30 mins away though.

Jeff got a reply from Johnny: Yeah dude. Boyfriend eh? I'll be sure to embarrass you. Might even get mom to take out the baby pics. But yeah, everyone's home.

Jeff sighed. Jeff to Johnny: No. I'll make him sit in the car. I'm just grabbing DW anyway. So ha! No one gets to meet him.

Nick tugged on his tie, sitting back up. He was going to have to get changed if he was going to be leaving the school grounds. Running his fingers through his hair, he went through his clothes, picking out a plain white shirt, a jacket and jeans. Simple enough. He couldn't go wrong with simple.

Nick: That's okay. Means I get to spend more time with you. :)

That just lit up Jeff's day, and he smiled.

Jeff: Aww, thanks. (: I love hanging out with you too. Highlight of my day.

Nick smiled to himself as he read the text, hanging his jacket up for when Jeff got back to the room.

Nick: Well, aren't you sweet. Next time you have to say good morning before you leave.

Jeff had to stop himself was just bursting into a fit of happy because he was in class. Just one more to go.

Jeff: well I couldn't have possibly woken you up. You looked adorable. :D

Nick rolled his eyes, smiling softly. He hadn't expected to has slept for as long as he had that morning.

Nick: I seriously doubt that. And you should've. I love seeing you first thing in the morning, and waking up in bed all alone was a bit disappointing.

Jeff: well you were at least in my bed? Better? Hahah

Jeff heard the bell ring again and he looked up. He had absolutely no idea what they learned. In fact he didn't really know what class he was just in.

Jeff: but srsly gotta go. French next and Ms. Pearce will kill me. Literally. I'll see you after that though. :D

Nick chuckled, leaning back against his bed. It was going to be a long day waiting for Jeff to get out of his class. He just hoped it would go quickly.

Nick: Yeah, okay. Waking up in your bed was a plus. If she tries to hurt you, I'll protect you. Have fun!

Jeff smiled and headed towards that class.

Jeff: I dunno if fun would be the answer but thanks. (:

Nick sighed softly. He was going to have a little while to himself, then. Jeff would have to concentrate on that lesson. He remembered Jeff saying it was one of his weaker points.

Nick: Good luck. x

Jeff smiled, and headed in the doors, and quickly typed out a reply and shoving his phone in his pants before Ms. Pearce saw it.

Jeff: Thanks! haha, see you in a hour. (;

Nick smiled softly, looking at the message. He sighed to himself, looking around the room for a moment before grabbing a nearby book, deciding that would be the best way to pass the time. He'd read the book hundreds of times, but he didn't really mind. It was one of his favourites.