Author Note: Thank you so much for the reviews they are really encouraging. Just to let you, know I have 30 chapters written so once they're posted it will slow down to one a week. This is my first long story so thanks for sticking with it. x
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"Jeff baby do you think you could move out of the way so that I can take the picture" asked Nick smiling at his boyfriend who was fiddling with his hair in the windows reflection.
"Just a sec" he called glancing over his shoulder.
Returning to his reflection Jeff ran his fingers through his fringe once more before deciding it was fine all along before turning and making his way over to Nick, wrapping his arms around his shoulders, kissing his neck gently and hugging him tight.
Nick lined up the shot and took the picture, he took several pictures from many different angles all showing in brutal detail the damage caused to Kurt's car.
"Do we have enough" asked Jeff pushing his hands into the pockets of his hoodie as he watched Nick hunching down next to the car's rear tyre.
"Yeah, I guess so" said Nick standing and pushing his camera into his pocket.
Turning he held out his hand for Jeff to take and started walking back in the direction of the dorms; Jeff immediately taking his hand from his pocket to entwine with his boyfriends.
"What do you think he'll do" asked Jeff.
"Who knows" replied Nick, "Kurt's pretty hard to read sometimes."
The pair walked in comfortable silence for a short while before Jeff broke the peace.
"You know, I've been thinking..."
"Oh yeah" Nick glanced at him with a twitch of an eyebrow, "and how did that work out for you?" he smirked.
"Very funny" Jeff huffed nudging Nicks shoulder with his own causing Nick to stumble slightly.
"I've been thinking that maybe we could do something for Kurt; something to try and help this mess go away."
"And what did you have in mind" asked Nick looking over at his boyfriend.
"I was thinking that maybe we could sort out his car for him" suggested Jeff, "I'm pretty sure that he can't afford to replace all four tyres in one hit and the paintworks going to be pricey, I just thought that maybe between the four of us we could cover it."
Nick stopped and turned to face Jeff, intently staring into his sky blue eyes.
"It's just a suggestion" shrugged Jeff; "You hate it don't you, you think it's a daft idea, okay, right, daft idea Jeff..." he babbled tearing his gaze away from Nicks and looking nervously across the campus.
Slowly Nick raised his hand to Jeff's face and cradled his cheek lovingly, slowing leaning in and capturing Jeff's lips in firm yet tender kiss he pulled back and gazed into his boyfriends eyes in wonder.
"You Jeff are the sweetest person in the world" he gushed.
Blushing, Jeff looked at Nick from under his lashes, "So, you think it would be alright to do" asked Jeff, "you don't think he'd take offence?"
"I think it's a great idea baby" smiled Nick as he began to walk toward the dorms again, "Let's go find Wes and David and run it by them."
"Right, Niff, great plan" agreed Wes as he stood clapping Nick on the knee as he straightened up from the couch.
"When do you want to do this" he asked walking across the room to stand in front of the large fireplace which was currently burning with a low glow.
"I guess as soon as possible" Jeff replied watching Wes lean against the fireplace, "I mean, I can't imagine he'd want his folks to see the damage and if he was in as bad a way as you say, it won't do him any good to see it again either."
"That's true" put in David, "he was in a real state when we found him."
"Okay, so sooner rather than later" Wes thought out loud.
"Has anyone see Kurt or Blaine since this morning?" asked David looking at each face in turn.
Nick and Jeff shook their heads sadly and Wes smiled a small sad smile and shook his head in agreement.
"I'll make some calls then shall I?" asked Jeff from where he was sitting on the couch, his feet propped up on the low coffee table, Nick's arm draped loosely around his shoulders, "I know a few people."
"Of course you do sweetheart" laughed Nick, "you're the biggest car freak I know."
"I don't see you complaining" giggled Jeff jabbing Nick in the ribs with his fingers.
"Never said I did" winked Nick.
"Oh, please" mocked David, "get a room."
Jeff stuck his tongue out and turned to Wes, "what do you think Wes? Should we ask him first or just go ahead and get it done?"
"Ask who what?" came a voice from the doorway.
"Hey man" said Wes, crossing the room and pulling Blaine into a tight hug, clapping his hand against his shoulders and holding him closely, "how's he doing?"
"Okay I guess" sighed Blaine pulling back from the hug and raising his hand in a wave to the others.
Making his way across the room to the couch he rested his hand on David's shoulder as he passed and smiled warmly at Jeff and Nick as he sank into the seat opposite.
"He's asleep now, we talked through everything and he's pretty much exhausted."
"How are you man?" asked Nick his concern mirrored in his friends expressions.
"I'm fine" replied Blaine with a small smile.
"Fine isn't an answer Blaine" said Wes sitting on his other side, placing a hand on his knee as he did so.
"Wes, I'm okay, honest" Blaine smiled, "maybe a little tired but okay."
"Well were here for you man" said David, "Here for both of you, you know that right?"
"Absolutely" smiled Blaine, "and thanks guys, that means a whole lot to me and I know Kurt will feel the same."
"So what were you guys talking about when I came in?"
"Actually we were talking about Kurt" said Nick, "Yeah" added Jeff, "we were thinking that maybe we could pool together and get his car sorted out for him, you know before he has to see it again but you can tell us if you think it's a bad idea, you think it's a bad idea don't you, god you do, you think it's a bad idea..."
"Babe" interrupted Nick, "babe, your babbling again" he smiled, "give Blaine a chance to get a word in love."
"Oh, sorry" murmured Jeff embarrassedly looking at his hands.
Nick gave his shoulder a light squeeze and turned back to Blaine with a smile.
"Seriously, your thinking of fixing up his car" asked Blaine in shock looking between his friends for confirmation.
"Well yeah" said David, "he's one of us and frankly I can't bear the thought of seeing that expression he wore this morning on his face if he has to look at the damage again."
Blaine winced slightly and closed his eyes momentarily. He hadn't seen Kurt immediately after he'd discovered the damage like Wes and David had but he had seen the distant and terrified expression on his face once he'd arrived and he agreed that it was not something he ever wanted to see on Kurt's face ever again.
"Okay I'm in" said Blaine, "are you guys sure you want to do this, I mean it's great but it's probably going to be pricey?"
"Please" scoffed Nick, "my old man's been bribing me with money for years; it's really not a problem man."
"Blaine, we've already agreed" smiled Jeff, David and Wes nodding in agreement, "We know Kurt isn't like us, I mean, we understand that he doesn't have the type of disposable income most of us have, so yeah, were doing it. If it will help him heal then it'll be worth every penny."
"Hold up guys" said Wes, holding his hand up to stop the conversation, "what about the faculty? Is Kurt reporting this? Coz if he is then the cars evidence."
"Actually no" said Blaine running one of his hands roughly through his curly hair, "he won't be reporting it. I've tried to make him come around but he wants to deny it ever happened."
"How do you mean" asked Jeff, dropping his feet to the floor and sitting forward in his seat elbows resting on his knees, "How can he deny what happened? The guys got bruises to prove it happened, his damn cars been shredded."
"He's scared Jeff" sighed Blaine, "he thinks that if he admits to himself that Dave was here and that he caused the damage then he won't feel safe here anymore and I can't have that. As much as I want to make him change his mind, I have to do what's best for him and at the moment he won't accept it, so... I don't have much option but to go with what he wants, whether I agree or not but I'm going to make damned sure that prick doesn't get anywhere near him again."
"Blaine, we could report it" suggested Jeff kindly gesturing to the group with his hand, "we should report it and you know we should."
"I can't Jeff. I won't go behind his back. If he doesn't want to report it then I won't take that decision away from him and neither will any of you" Blaine added when he noticed his friends glancing between each other in silent conversation.
Jeff looked at Blaine and nodded, "okay" he said softly.
"Okay?" Blaine asked his friends firmly.
"Okay" they reluctantly agreed.
"So, operation fix the car is a go?" asked David trying to lighten the mood.
"Absolutely" smiled Blaine, "what's the plan?"
"Well, the lovely Jeff here is going to call in some favours so that we can get it back to him before he even notices its gone" smiled Nick rubbing small circles in Jeff's lower back. Jeff grinning in response.
"And I" added Wes, "am going to come up with a better name for the plan because frankly David 'Operation Fix the Car'. Really. Is that the best you can do?"
"Hey, don't be a hater" pouted David, "it's the best I could do on short notice."
Jeff sniggered and Blaine smiled at his crazy friends.