Very little Kurt and Blaine in this chapter, sorry.
There was a little over three weeks until Regionals and things were already going to hell. David spent more time paying attention to the other Warblers than on what he was supposed to do. Kurt was both excited and annoyed and Nick was growing more nervous with each day. Robert was more quiet than usual and Flint had hearts in his eyes despite denying the fact he had a boyfriend. Frank was going overboard with his post-it notes and Nathan's grades were slightly slipping.
It was Thad David worried the most over. He often skipped meals and he wasn't getting enough sleep. He wasn't the only one who had noticed this. Chris was steadily getting more worried over Thad. He had his own problems, what with his mother practically denying him, and to add worrying over Thad onto the list of problems was a horrible idea. Randy also seemed to be picking up on this. When he saw that Thad hadn't touched his food, he pointed it out. On most occasions, Thad started picking at it and eating a part of it, but sometimes he tried to excuse himself to avoid eating.
David refused to consider the idea that Thad had an eating disorder. He did have some insecurity issues with his height which was something bullies at his old school had picked up on. He wasn't exactly insecure about it now, per se, but he didn't like it when people pointed it out. He had no issues with his body or weight, or at least not that David knew of.
David believed it was just stress getting to him. Thad was slightly stuck up and occasionally unfriendly but he did his best trying to support the people around him. He'd pushed everything aside for Chris when he needed him the most.
Thad didn't like change. David had seen him roll his eyes or sigh in annoyance when Kurt and Blaine were having small couple moments in Warbler practice. It wasn't that Thad wanted Blaine, Thad just didn't want Kurt to get all of Blaine's focus, when in Thad's opinion, he should be focusing on Regionals instead, being their lead soloist and everything.
David was ripped from his thoughts when his phone started buzzing. Wes eyed him with annoyance for disturbing his reading for a biology test. He scrunched up his face and turned back to his book when David blinked him and started making kissing faces. He picked up his phone from his desk and saw he had received a text from Chris.
'We need to talk. Now. SC'
David texted back 'I'll b there' and put his phone in his pocket.
"Is everything okay?" Wes asked, not taking his eyes off his book.
"Hopefully. I'm just going to the senior commons for a while, I'll be back as soon as I can to help you with that." David said, pointing at the notes spread across Wes' bed.
"Thank you, Dave, you're the best." Wes replied, looking relieved.
"It's not like I'm saving your life, Wes."
"Oh, I think you are. If I fail this, my parents will kill me."
"Alright, I'll see you." David said and left the room. He walked quickly through the halls of Dalton, hoping Chris didn't have bad news. He knew they would discuss Thad, he had noticed how worried Chris was over Thad.
When he arrived in the senior commons, Chris was already there. He was sitting on one of the sofas, his hands covering his mouth and he was rocking himself back and forth nervously. When he saw David enter, he stood up instantly.
"I think Thad's missing." Chris said before David had the chance to speak.
"What?" David said in disbelief. "A-Are you sure?"
"Nick said he hadn't come to their dorm all day and no one's seen him since today's classes ended. I've been trying to contact him all day, both from my phone and two others, but he won't pick up. He might have been kidnapped or-or he might be hurt!" Chris said as he walked around the room, throwing his hands up in the air. His breath came out in short breaths and he looked like he could break down right on the spot.
"Okay, Chris, just calm down, you're overreacting." David said and grabbed Chris's shoulders. "Look at me. Just breathe. We're going to find him."
"I-I'm just so scared. It's all my fault." Chris said shakily.
David raised his eyebrows at him. "Why do you say that?"
"I've just-I've just been so selfish. I-I've just been so self-absorbed up in my own problems that I've been completely ignoring his. I didn't even consider that he might have problems of his own, and now he hasn't been eating or sleeping an-and then he goes missing. It's all my fault!"
"Chris, relax. Stop blaming yourself. Is his car still here?" David asked. Chris thought about it for a second before nodding. "So he's in the school or in the area around it." They were silent for a while, both wondering where he was.
"Oh," Chris said softly. "I know where he is. Remember that room in the East Wing, with the piano and no one ever really goes there? I think he's there."
"Well, then, let's go." David said. They both left the room and walked in silence until they reached their destination. The door was slightly ajar and soft music was coming from the room. They peeked through the crack in the door and saw that Thad was positioned in front of the piano and was playing it and singing.
I may seem crazy
Or painfully shy
And these scars wouldn't be so hidden
If you would just look me in the eye
I feel alone here and cold here
Though I don't want to die
But the only anesthetic that makes me feel anything kills inside
Chris entered the room but David decided to stay put outside. Thad turned his head slightly towards Chris but he kept on playing. Chris took it as a sign that he was allowed to join in the song.
I do not want to be afraid
I do not want to die inside just to breathe in
I'm tired of feeling so numb
Relief exists I find it when
I am cut
Pain
I am not alone
I am not alone
David had moved to the doorway and leaned up against it. Chris's high voice and Thad's deep voice blended very well together in this song. David made a mental note to keep this moment in mind when it came to discussing songs for Regionals.
I'm not a stranger
No I am yours
With crippled anger
And tears that still drip sore
But I do not want to be afraid
I do not want to die inside just to breathe in
I'm tired of feeling so numb
Relief exists I find it when
I was cut
It was silent for a while when the song ended. Thad moved to make a spot for Chris to sit next to him on the piano bench and Chris sat down.
"Are you okay?" Chris asked softly, laying a comforting hand on Thad's shoulder. Thad's hands were just hovering over the piano keys and he was staring at them, refusing to meet Chris's eyes. He shook his head.
"Do you want to talk about it?" Chris asked. Thad shook his head once more.
"I'm not going to force you to talk about it but you must promise me to take better care of yourself." David said as he walked over to the piano. Thad looked taken aback at David's arrival.
"I haven't been eating because I've been feeling nauseous and I haven't been getting much sleep because I can't stop thinking. I promise I'll try but I just don't feel good…" Thad said.
"What are you thinking about so hard you're actually losing sleep?" David asked. "And don't try to tell me that it's none of my business because it is. In order for the council to be able to work together, all members must be fine."
"It's nothing serious or something to worry about. It's rather silly. It shouldn't bother me this much."
"Is it perhaps a crush?" David asked, a small grin spreading on his face.
"It's nothing, David, drop it." Thad said harshly. "If this is all you came here for, please leave."
"We were just worried about you, Thad. I'll drop it if you promise to start eating again. I'm really worried about you."
"Fine, I'll try. But if I throw up over you, it's your fault." He stifled a yawn. "I'm going back to my dorm." He said and stood up. As he walked past Chris, he grabbed Thad's arm to stop him. He then stood up and pulled him in an embrace.
"You've been there for me when I needed you the most. If you need me, just let me know." He whispered in Thad's ear before letting him go. Thad gave him a sad smile.
"I do."
I don't want to sound like I'm begging, but I'd love it if you guys would review. If you write a story of your own, you know what it feels like to get a review. It just completely brightens your day. So please review c: I'll love you a lot (That doesn't mean I won't love you if you don't review haha)
Though, I have one thing on my mind. If I make Kurt transfer, should I continue the story (it would still include Kurt mostly) or should I finish it then?
The song is Cut by Plumb by the way.