Two Steps Beyond
Part 29
Thankfully the rest of the day went rather smoothly. It was pretty clear from what Blaine was seeing Finn really hadn't been spending much time around everybody else. It seemed that after Brittany pushed him into the pool the rest of their friends were a bit distant from him. "I'm surprised he's still here." Sebastian whispered into Blaine's ear as he wrapped his arms around him from behind. "He looks lost."
"That's just the way Finn looks." Sebastian laughed at Blaine's comment.
"Okay, you've got me there. But he looks more lost than usual. I did find out an interesting piece of information today, but I'm sure you already know it."
"Share and then I can tell you if I did or not."
"Did you know Hummel used to have a crush on Finn?" Blaine looked over his shoulder at Sebastian. "Guess you didn't."
"How did you find this out?"
"Puck. The man rambles on and on when he drinks. I'm pretty sure he'd tell us anything we want to know right now. He thought it was hysterical that our little Britt was able to push Finn into the pool. Said Britt has changed a lot by being around all of us, yet at the same time she's still Britt. I hope that makes sense to you."
"Strangely it does. I've got to tell you, I'm so happy things didn't escalate with them earlier."
"Me too. Like Thad said, I haven't seen Nick that riled up before."
"I've only ever seen him worse one other time; it's not a pretty sight."
"Alright, enough about them, are you having fun?" Sebastian asked before nuzzling Blaine's neck slightly.
"I am. Though there are a few things that could make this day more enjoyable."
"Why Blaine Anderson, are you propositioning me?"
"Only if you say yes."
"Of course I'm going to say yes, where do you want to go?" Sebastian said before turning Blaine in his arms. "But we'll need to be discreet."
"You, Sebastian Smythe caring to be discreet?"
"It's only because I don't want to completely debunk peoples' thoughts of you."
"Anyone that truly knows us Bas, those thoughts are long gone."
"True, but it's not just our closest friends that are here. And wouldn't it make us bad hosts to disappear during our own party?"
"They'll understand and I doubt many will notice." After a brief exchange of looks Sebastian let go of Blaine but took ahold of his hand instead. Once they took a good look around to make sure everything was going well they headed up the stairs of the deck and inside. As they made their way down the hallway they were happy to see that the house was empty and that everyone was outside. Before making their way upstairs, they gave one last look around to make sure no one was around.
They were barely halfway up the stairs when they started to kiss, it was pretty clear due to the intensity of it that both of them needed this time alone more than they wanted to admit. The fact that they'd been as well behaved as they'd been since arriving in Ohio was definitely the reason. They'd barely done more than kiss in the five days they'd been there. After closing Blaine's bedroom door Sebastian quickly pulled Blaine's swim trunks down so they were pooled around his ankles. "God I've missed seeing you like this."
"You've seen me naked since we've been here Bas." Blaine said with a laugh while stepping out of his trunks.
"True, but you haven't been excited." Sebastian replied with a smirk, causing a faint blush to come to Blaine's cheeks.
"Fair enough, now are you going to strip or should I help you?" Sebastian didn't answer, just closed the distance between them. He then lowered his head enough to brush his lips against Blaine's which caused Blaine to lean forward. A soft sigh left his lips as Sebastian stepped back. "Bas." After he spoke, Blaine looked up at Sebastian and saw his eyes soften before he leaned in again and began to kiss down Blaine's jaw, down his neck. Soon Blaine felt Sebastian kissing his way down his chest. Sebastian had just gotten onto his knees when he looked up at Blaine upon hearing what sounded like someone calling for them.
"Do you hear that B?"
"Unfortunately." Sebastian reached over and grabbed Blaine's swim trunks before getting back on his feet again. He'd just gotten up when Blaine's door flew open.
"You two need to get outside NOW!" Sebastian looked at Jacob standing in front of them before glancing back at Blaine who was thankful Sebastian was in front of him.
"Why?" Sebastian asked, not even bothering to ask why Jacob entered without knocking.
"Because I think Santana's going to beat the crap out of that Finn guy." That was all Jacob needed to say before Blaine and Sebastian bolted down the stairs, with Jacob right behind them. When they got out on the deck they heard screaming in Spanish which had to be Santana. As they headed down the steps they saw Santana being held back by Nick and Beat while Puck and Sam were standing in front of Finn.
"What the fuck is going on?" Sebastian yelled. Santana started rambling again in Spanish before Sebastian stepped in front of her. "In English Santana, remember I speak French, not Spanish." While Sebastian tried to find out what the hell happened Blaine walked up to Puck and Sam.
"I think it's best you get him out of here."
"That's what we're trying to do but he won't budge." Sam replied.
"I'm just looking out for her." Finn said.
"If this is you looking out for her, stop. And just leave. This is the second time you've upset her today and I won't allow a third."
"Come on man, Blaine is right. And I don't know how much longer Nick and Beat are going to be able to hold her back. She's pissed like I've never seen before." It didn't take much longer and soon Finn headed out.
"Care to tell me what happened?" Blaine asked.
"I'd love to, but I don't know." Sam replied to which Puck just agreed. "All I know is one minute everything was fine, they next Santana looked like she was going to kill him and Jeff was being lead away. Nick grabbed her around her waist, but she wiggled free and that's when Beat grabbed ahold of her." Blaine just nodded and walked over to where Beat, Nick, Santana, and Sebastian were. Santana looked like she'd finally started to calm down and now Nick was the only one holding her though Beat was still sitting close.
"Go ahead man; I'll holler if we need you." Blaine said before sitting down next to Sebastian. "So, do we know what that was all about?"
"He better be gone or I'm going to kill him myself." Sebastian replied, much to Blaine's shock.
"What happened?" Blaine looked at Santana before looking at Nick who looked as angry as Sebastian did.
"I don't want to talk about it." Santana replied.
"Nick." Nick then looked over Santana's shoulder waiting to see if she'd give him some indication of whether or not it was alright to tell Blaine.
"Go ahead, tell him."
"The condensed version is that Finn thinks that we just keep Santana and Brittany around for entertainment value. Said there is no reason why rich boys like us would want a girl from Lima Heights around or a space case like Brittany."
"Where's Jeff?"
"Thad and Dave have him locked in the pool house, he's livid."
"Where's Brittany?"
"Tina took her for a walk."
"You've got to know Finn is talking out of his ass, right Santana." Blaine said while reaching out to take her hand.
"I know, but it doesn't mean that his words didn't hurt. I mean, I could see myself saying the same type of shit to someone. Honestly, what the hell is a girl from Lima Heights doing with a bunch of smart, rich boys? If anyone was to presume what was going on they'd think I was screwing all of you since that's what I was supposedly destined to do."
"Screw what others think." Sebastian said with a smile. "Pardon the pun. But if they think that they don't know you or us. Did Brittany hear what he said?" Santana nodded slowly. "He's a fucking dead man."
"Calm down Bas. I don't need to be bailing you and Jeff out of jail for assault and battery. How was Brittany when she left with Tina?"
"She was crying." Nick told him. "He basically said Jeff was using her and Britt was too stupid to realize it. And she was naïve to move to New York with him because he's just going to dump her when he finds someone prettier and smarter." The more Nick spoke the angrier Blaine and Sebastian got. "By the way, sorry we interrupted you two but we didn't know what else to do."
"How'd you…"
"We saw you two sneak into the house." Santana replied.
"Fear not, we didn't get far. We weren't in there that long." Sebastian said, forcing a smile to his face. "Please tell me he wasn't this much of an idiot when Rachel dated him."
"He was." Santana told him. "I just never took him as being cruel. The things he said were things you and I would say Seb. I just don't think he realized how hurtful he was being."
"Doesn't matter, he's a fucking jackass and if I ever see him again I'll…" Blaine looked at Sebastian who didn't finish his sentence. "You know what I mean."
"I do and thankfully after today the chances of us seeing him again are slim."
"For you guys, not me." After Santana spoke Blaine and Sebastian just looked at each other upon seeing Nick kiss her on the cheek.
"Just because we'll be gone doesn't mean the rest of the guys are going to be. I'm pretty sure Beat, Thad, and Dave are just waiting for the opportunity to go off on his ass. Then before you know it you'll be with us."
"True, but…"
"Santana, just accept that the guys are going to look after you once we're gone." Sebastian said. "This is an argument you won't win with us." Santana just nodded and looked down at the ground. Blaine, Sebastian, and Nick had all just started to talk when Tina came walking over with Brittany.
"She wanted to come back but we can't seem to find Jeff." Tina told them as Blaine and Sebastian looked at Brittany whose eyes were all red.
"He's with Thad and Dave." Sebastian said while holding his hand out to Brittany. "I know my lap isn't as comfortable, but you can sit with me till he comes back."
"Are you sure Sebby?" Brittany asked while sniffling.
"Positive." Brittany then took his hand before sitting down on his lap. "Thank you Tina."
"Don't mention it." She replied before walking away.
"Can I get you anything, either of you?" Blaine asked. Brittany and Santana both just shook their heads. "Okay, since that's the case I'm going to go check on Jeff." Before leaving Blaine gave Sebastian a kiss. As he headed towards the pool house he just shook his head. This was not the day neither he nor Sebastian had envisioned, but at least the rest of their friends were trying to get things back to normal. When he walked into the pool house his eyes grew wide as there were pillows thrown all about as well as a few other items scattered across the floor. "How is he?" Blaine asked once he spotted Dave.
"Don't ask. Thad's still trying to get him to calm down. And we owe your parents a new vase. How are the girls?"
"Miserable. Brittany wants to see Jeff."
"Maybe hearing that will help calm him down. I don't think I've ever seen him like this Blaine."
"Can you honestly blame him?"
"Not at all." Dave replied. "I can't believe he said the things he did to them. Not just that but he was stupid enough to say them with Jeff within earshot. Thad and I got Jeff out of there as soon as we could, what were things like when you and Sebastian came out?"
"I honestly don't know if Nick and Beat were going to be able to stop Santana for much longer."
"What changed?"
"Something happened when she saw Bas. They've got a strange understanding of each other." Just as Blaine finished Thad came walking down the stairs. "Where's Jeff?"
"Taking a cold shower. How are the girls?"
"Miserable, as I just told Dave. Why is Jeff in a cold shower?"
"It was the only thing I could think of to bring him back to his senses besides hitting him. I threw him in there and held him there till he stopped fighting me."
"Well, could you tell him Brittany wants to see him? She's sitting with Bas right now."
"Got it." Before Thad headed back up the stairs Blaine stopped him.
"I need you two along with Beat to do us a favor once we leave."
"What's that?" Dave asked.
"Keep an eye on Santana."
"Will do." Thad replied before heading up the stairs. Blaine waited downstairs with Dave for Thad to return with Jeff. When Jeff finally appeared the anger was still evident in his eyes though he'd calmed considerably from what Dave and Thad had told him.
"Where is she?"
"Sitting with Bas poolside." Jeff just nodded before walking out of the pool house. Blaine just looked at Thad and Dave.
"That's progress, trust us." Thad said before the three of them followed Jeff out. When they finally reached the pool Jeff was sitting on one of the chairs with Brittany curled up against him. If one didn't know better they'd think Jeff would snap at anyone daring to come near them. There was definitely a protective look in his eyes. And Santana was lying down with her head in Sebastian's lap.
"Where's Nick?" Blaine asked Sebastian.
"Getting us some drinks." After Sebastian answered Blaine looked down and saw that Santana was asleep. "She fell asleep about ten minutes ago." Blaine then carefully sat down next to Sebastian hoping not to disturb Santana. "Is it wrong to say I won't miss this place?"
"Yes, but I understand what you mean. Not as much this place, just some of the people."
"That's exactly what I meant. I just want to wring his neck B."
"I know, but I think this time you've got quite a few people ahead of you. Has Jeff said anything?"
"Not a word, actually, scratch that. He told Brittany that he loves her, but nothing else."
"What's going on with Beat, Logan, and Puck?"
"If I was to venture a guess, he's warning Puck to keep Hudson far away from the rest of us. The guys are all pissed."
"Who exactly?"
"To quote the idiot, the Warblers plus some. Basically all of our friends are pissed Blaine. Though, the rest of them have to get in line behind the Warblers."
"No one can say our parties are ever boring."
"You can say that again." Nick said before handing them each a beer. "I hope your Dad won't mind but I thought we could really use these."
"He won't, especially since we're not going anywhere tonight. That reminds me; please tell me Puck isn't driving home."
"Sam is taking him." Sebastian chimed in while Nick handed a beer to Jeff. "Is he still not talking?" Nick just nodded in response. Blaine and Sebastian each looked over at Jeff who was just sipping his beer.
"He looks like he's in a daze." Blaine said.
"I think he's still just processing everything. I don't think he ever expected to hear that out of Finn of all people." Nick replied. "And I don't blame him, I don't believe it either. How do you say that to people you call your friends?"
"I don't know." They were all just sitting there quietly when Thad and Dave walked up holding two guitars.
"We thought these might help matters. Won't be the first time we've all broken into song." Blaine looked across at Jeff who still hadn't moved. Even though Jeff was his usual partner when it came to playing, he willingly accepted Sam's offer to play. Since it was pretty obvious to everyone Jeff wasn't going to move from where he was sitting with Brittany. It wasn't long till all the Warblers were around them along with most everyone else.
Once Blaine and Sam started to play Santana lifted her head off of Sebastian's lap. After looking around she sat up and just leaned against him. They were just about to start the second song when Sam looked up and saw Jeff standing in front of him. Without a word being said Sam handed Jeff the guitar and moved out of his seat so Jeff could sit next to Blaine. Blaine looked at Jeff before looking over to where Jeff and Brittany had been sitting and saw she was now sitting with Wes and Hailey. "Are you sure about this?"
"Brittany asked me to join you."
"Works for me, your choice." Jeff sat for a moment before beginning and it only took a couple of chords before Blaine joined in.
[Jeff]
Your hand fits in mine
Like it's made just for me
But bear this in mind
It was meant to be
And I'm joining up the dots with the freckles on your cheeks
And it all makes sense to me
[Thad]
I know you've never loved
The crinkles by your eyes
When you smile
You've never loved
Your stomach or your thighs,
The dimples in your back at the bottom of your spine
But I'll love them endlessly
[All]
I won't let these little things slip out of my mouth
But if I do
It's you
Oh, it's you they add up to
I'm in love with you
And all these little things
[Sebastian]
You can't go to bed without a cup of tea
And maybe that's the reason that you talk in your sleep
And all those conversations are the secrets that I keep
Though it makes no sense to me
[Dave]
I know you've never loved
The sound of your voice on tape
You never want
To know how much you weigh
You still have to squeeze into your jeans
But you're perfect to me
[All]
I won't let these little things slip out of my mouth
But if it's true
It's you,
It's you they add up to
I'm in love with you
And all these little things
[Blaine]
You'll never love yourself half as much as I love you
You'll never treat yourself right, darling, but I want you to.
If I let you know I'm here for you
Maybe you'll love yourself like I love you, oh.
[Nick]
And I've just let these little things slip out of my mouth
'Cause it's you,
Oh, it's you,
It's you they add up to
And I'm in love with you
And all these little things
[All]
I won't let these little things slip out of my mouth
But if it's true
It's you,
It's you they add up to
I'm in love with you
And all your little things
By the time finished, all the girls in attendance were basically gawking at them. "How is it they can pull stuff like this off without practice?" Tina said to Sam.
"That would be because they are that damn good." Logan replied. "All it took were little looks from each other to know who was taking what verse."
"But they were in perfect harmony, along with the rest of you."
"It's a Warbler thing." He said with a smile.
"You know Jeff chose that because of Brittany, right?"
"I know." Sam replied. "And I think that's the first time I've seen her smile since Finn opened his big mouth."
Song: Little Things, written by Ed Sheeran