Two Steps Beyond
Part 84
Ever the gentlemen, Blaine and Sebastian waited outside with Santana for Nick to arrive. "Please tell us you told him we were willing to give you a lift home." Sebastian said.
"I did, but he wanted to come."
"You should've told him how crappy the traffic was going to be."
"Well excuse me for forgetting one little detail."
"For that you better be more than willing to give him some mind-blowing sex when you two get home because he's going to be a cranky cuss after sitting in this traffic."
"Don't worry Seb; I'll take good care of my boy." As she answered Blaine noticed her shiver slightly so he took his jacket off and put it over her shoulders. "Thank you Blaine."
"You are welcome. Now, please tell us that Cassie and Donovan are going to tell Hunter and Thad what's going on?"
"They are."
"Well, now we know why Hunter thought Cassie's boyfriend looked familiar." Sebastian said. "About the only difference between the two is Donovan is about four inches taller and his hair is a bit more styled. Otherwise he and Thad are twins."
"The guys are going to flip." Blaine said.
"They might, but it's not quite as odd as your situation." Santana said softly.
"She's got a point there B."
"Nothing is quite as odd as our situation." As Blaine answered his phone went off in his pocket. "And your chariot has arrived. He can see us." Once they headed the rest of the way down the stairs, Sebastian waved to their driver who'd been patiently waiting till they were ready to leave as well. As Nick pulled up Santana handed Blaine his jacket back.
"I'll see you guys this weekend." She then proceeded to give them each a kiss on the cheek.
"We'll see you then." Sebastian replied as he opened the door. "Hey Nick!"
"Hey guys, thanks for waiting with her."
"Our pleasure." Blaine replied. "And Nick."
"Yea."
"Don't stay up too late."
"Are you implying certain activities might occur once we get home?"
"He's not implying, we know they will." Sebastian said. "I told Santana she needs to give you mind-blowing sex after making you wait in this traffic."
"And she said she would." Blaine added. "So, have fun!"
"You two are terrible." Santana said as she took ahold of Nick's hand. "But I love you regardless."
"We love you too. Now go!" Once Nick pulled out into traffic, Blaine and Sebastian made their way towards their car. "Not saying they weren't going to have sex, but now there is no doubt about it." Blaine said as they got into the car.
"No kidding, Nick owes me." Sebastian replied as the door closed.
"You're just lucky Santana is such a good sport or she would've gone all Lima Heights on your ass."
"Sorry, but my ass is all yours and yours alone."
"And after this weekend you won't forget it either."
Classes on Friday seemed to fly by for all of them. If there was a day of the week where you didn't want classes to drag, this was it. By the time Blaine arrived home, Sebastian was still in class and he wouldn't really see him till after his game that evening. Considering what they had in mind for the weekend, Blaine was determined to get quite a bit of work done since he had a few hours to kill till he had to head to Fordham for the game.
With some music playing in the background Blaine was in such a zone that he didn't even hear the doorbell ring. It wasn't till his phone went off with a text asking if he was there did he head for the door. Once open, he headed straight back to the living room after only saying a few words to Cooper and Lexi. "Nice to see he's calmed down." Cooper said in an almost sigh as they followed Blaine down the hallway.
"We're probably interrupting Coop. Remember, he started classes." Once they rounded the corner Lexi's words were proven true as they could see multiple books open and Blaine's laptop open on the table. "We're sorry for interrupting Blaine."
"It's alright, what are you guys doing here?" He said without even looking up from what he was doing.
"I…we wanted to see how you were doing." Cooper said as he took a seat across from Blaine, while Lexi took the kids out of the stroller. "Are you still mad at me?"
"Not you as much as the situation." Blaine said while closing his laptop. "I wish Mom and Dad had bothered to call and talk to me."
"Honestly, I don't think it would've done much good. They've dug their heels in regards to this."
"Lovely. Please tell me they don't plan on staying long."
"They don't as Dad has a conference coming up that he can't miss and Mom has a Doctor's appointment she can't reschedule. They'll be leaving next Saturday, so they won't even be here for a complete week."
"I hope they realize I don't have a ton of time to spare."
"They know." Lexi chimed in. "But I hope you realize you're not going to be able to avoid them while they're here."
"I know that and I don't want to avoid them. I just don't want to have the same conversation with them over and over. Now, Bas and I talked about this yesterday after I finally calmed down."
"And what did you two talk about?" Cooper asked.
"We understand all of the parental concern, but they have to understand that just because Bas and I aren't freaking out about this doesn't mean we're not taking it seriously. Trust me, we are. Hell, this past weekend we told the guys what was going on. And not just about Bas, I told Nick and Jeff everything."
"Wait, they didn't know?"
"No."
"They're your best friends."
"I know that Coop, but I never told them. Do you realize how embarrassing it is to tell someone that you had the crap beat out of you so badly you were put in the hospital? And not just that, you don't even remember it happening."
"Do you mind if I ask how they took it?" Lexi asked.
"They're incredible. They were honestly shocked and were beyond understanding. And made a point out of telling me it didn't change anything. And they were touched that I trusted them enough to tell them."
"Do you mind if I ask you why you told them after all this time?" Cooper asked.
"It all happened because of something Brittany mentioned to them after seeing us at your place the day everything happened. Safe to say our friends know as really well. And the only way I felt I could explain what was happening that day was to tell them everything." While Blaine spoke Cooper had gotten up from his seat and sat down next to him.
"I'm proud of you little brother. I know that couldn't have been easy."
"Thanks, it wasn't. But the way they took the news made it easier." As Blaine spoke his phone went off as he'd set the alarm on it. "If you guys don't mind, I need to get going."
"I take it you're going to Bas's game." Lexi said.
"I am. I'm heading over with the guys. Are you guys going?"
"We are. We feel terrible that we missed his first game."
"He understood."
"I know, but I still feel bad."
"Now I know where Bas gets it from. Just accept that the other person is alright and move on. And with that, pack up the munchkins because I need to jet. Don't want to keep our friends waiting."
"Trust me; one of them is anxious to see you." Lexi said as she and Cooper picked up the kids.
"What is that supposed to mean?" Blaine asked.
"You'll see."
When Blaine finally made it over to Jeff and Nick's he was practically jumped on as soon as the door opened. "Blaine!" Brittany exclaimed as soon as she saw him.
"Someone is happy." Blaine said to Nick who stepped out of the way just in time for Brittany to wrap her arms around him. "Care to share?"
"I got a callback!"
"Are you serious?" Brittany nodded.
"I go back on Monday." Blaine wrapped his arms tightly around her and kissed her on the cheek.
"I'm so happy for you Britt!"
"Thanks, though it's only the first step. But Brody said it's huge."
"It is huge." Jeff said as he came walking into the room with their jackets over his arm. "That is why we're going to celebrate afterwards."
"Do you think I'll get to see the guys before the game?"
"Probably not." Blaine replied. "But Thad and Bas are going to be so happy for you that the outcome of their game probably won't matter. And you all remember, you need to cheer equally."
"What about you?" Nick asked.
"Thad said I'm off the hook when they play each other as long as I promise to go to one of his games where Bas isn't playing against him."
"That sounds fair enough." Jeff said. "We ready to go?"
"Let's go!" Brittany said as she took Jeff's hand and led them out the door.
Considering the time of the evening they were happy that neither of the two subway trains they needed to take were delayed at all. On the ride over, Blaine and Nick told Jeff he needed to send Sebastian and Thad texts telling them they were going out that night, but to make sure not to say why. They thought the honor of breaking the news should go to Brittany. As they were walking up to the athletic complex the Columbia bus had just pulled up in front. "I don't think our timing could've been any better." Nick said as they guys started to get off.
When Sebastian finally appeared he was rather oblivious to his surroundings as he seemed to be having quite the conversation with John. It wasn't till Brittany called out to him did he turn and look their way. After receiving one of his patented smiles with head nod he continued on his way. That little gesture and the size of his smile was all the rest of them needed to see to know how happy he was to see them.
Once they made their way into the stands they were soon joined by Hunter and Santana. "I was not expecting to see you so soon." Nick said after giving her a kiss. "Though, I'm definitely not complaining."
"Thanks again for bringing me Hunter."
"It was my pleasure." He replied as he took a seat on the other side of Blaine.
The guys all just smiled as they watched Brittany share her news with Santana. Brittany's enthusiasm was contagious. But it wasn't to the point where she was oblivious to the point bad news could be ahead. Jeff explained to the guys that she was so excited because she honestly didn't expect to get passed the first round. But that Brody had told him, the fact that Brittany was more of a natural talent versus technically trained it actually helps her as she moves more freely which lots of choreographers prefer, while still performing what is asked of her.
The teams had just gotten onto the field for their warm-ups when Lexi and Cooper came walking up the bleachers followed by Cassie and Donovan. "Would someone please explain what Thad's brother is doing with them?" Nick asked which caused Blaine and Santana to look at each other.
"That's because his brother is dating my sister." Hunter said causing Nick and Jeff to both laugh.
"When did she tell you?" Blaine asked.
"This morning over breakfast, it seems Donovan had fun messing with Santana last night."
"Is this true?" Nick asked as he looked at her.
"It is, but I was sworn to secrecy as they wanted to be the ones to tell Hunter and Thad. It was only right they knew before the rest of you."
"Do you know if Thad knows?" Jeff asked.
"That I don't know." Hunter replied.
"Well, who knew lacrosse was such a bonding moment for Dalton alum." Donovan said as they approached.
"Cute." Blaine replied. "Have you told Thad yet as we know Hunter knows?"
"Not yet as he was out of the house before I got up this morning."
"So you're telling him here." Nick said.
"Yep, I just didn't know I'd have such an audience."
"Please let us be around when you do it." Jeff said. "His reaction is going to be priceless."
"Coop, you could've told Bas and I."
"What fun would that be when Donovan and I didn't tell the girls."
"You're lucky you're holding our son right now." Lexi told him. "I still can't believe you two did that."
"Please tell me you're joking Lexi because that has Cooper written all over it." Blaine said.
"Okay, I can believe it. I just can't believe he didn't tell me after the fact."
"I'd say something, but I won't."
"Smart move little brother."
"You have no idea what I was going to say."
"I've got a good idea."
"But I'm an angel Coop."
"Right." Cooper then took his hand and messed up Blaine hair before the four of them went to sit down.
"What were you going to say to him Blaine?" Brittany asked.
"I was just going to mention that if Lexi wanted to there are ways to get Cooper to talk."
"Don't take this the wrong way Blaine, but I'm sure she knows." Nick said.
"Oh, I'm sure she does. It's just fun to push their buttons once in a while considering all the things Coop says to me and Bas. Speaking of, Santana, did you keep your word to Bas and I last night?" When Santana and Nick both began to blush Blaine started to laugh. "Good to hear it."
"Oh trust me, we heard it." Jeff blurted out which earned him a glare from Nick and a slap up the backside of his head from Santana. "What, we did."
"That's more than I need to know." Hunter said.
"Come now, you can't get bashful on us now Hunter." Santana said. "You're as bad as the rest of them and you know it."
"I'm crushed, such implications in that statement."
"Like it's a bad thing." The smile Hunter flashed at Santana was all the reassurance she needed. "I thought so. Now, are you going to make a move on my girl Quinn?" Nick and Jeff looked over at Hunter.
"Whoa! I'm not moving in on Dave, honest. I just find her attractive. I also promised Seb, I wouldn't do anything till she and Dave figure out what the hell is going on between them. I might be an ass, but I'd never do that to someone I consider a friend." As Hunter spoke, he saw Nick and Jeff relax. They both knew Hunter well enough already to know he was a man of his word so they knew he meant it when he said he wouldn't try anything.
By the time the game was nearing the end tension was definitely high as the game had been tied since the beginning of the fourth. It was hard for Blaine, Jeff, and Nick to get over the fact of watching Sebastian and Thad on opposing teams and more often than not covering each other. It seemed both of their coaches wanted to take advantage of the knowledge they each had of one another. The only thought creeping into Blaine's mind was that he hoped neither of them scored the winning goal as he knew how competitive they both were.
That thought was soon squashed as the girls squealed as Sebastian scored. While Blaine was ecstatic, he was thankful Thad wasn't covering Sebastian at the time as it would've made matters worse. "This game was much closer than the last one." Hunter said as they all got up once the game ended.
"No kidding. It seems Thad's team finally pulled together as a team. He was pretty certain it wasn't going to happen."
"Look, it's Sebby and Thad!" They all looked onto the field and saw the two teams congratulating each other. And it was sort of hard to miss the two friends in the center of the field now that they'd removed their helmets.
"Nice to see they don't look ready to kill each other." Jeff said.
"It helps that the game was close. Can you imagine if one team blew the other out?" Nick said as they all started to make their way down the bleachers. Once they saw the guys all heading towards the fences it was clear they weren't going to vanish into the locker rooms immediately. All it took was one look from Brittany that Jeff gave her a kiss on the cheek before she and Santana hurried the rest of the way down.
"I think someone is eager to share her news." Blaine said.
"Ya think?" Jeff said with a laugh.
"What news?" Hunter asked.
"Britt had her first audition yesterday and she got a callback. So she goes back to dance for them again on Monday."
"That's really cool. I'll need to congratulate her once we get down there." When they reached the fence it was clear from the smiles on Sebastian and Thad's faces that Brittany had already shared her news with them.
"B, Britt won't let us hug her." Sebastian said once the guys were all around the girls.
"That's because you're drenched. Personally, I don't blame her." Sebastian and Thad looked at each other and started to laugh. Blaine was right, they were both drenched.
"How about the two of you go and shower and you can hug her afterwards?" Jeff said.
"We can do that. The girls said we're going out tonight, is that correct?" Thad asked.
"It is, didn't you get my text?"
"Guess not since I'm asking."
"So you guys know, I need to take the bus back to Columbia so just tell me where to meet you." Sebastian said as he ran his fingers through his sweat soaked hair.
"Blaine and I will pick you up. Right Blaine?" Hunter said, catching Blaine off-guard with the offer.
"Yea, Hunter and I will come and get you."
"You don't need to, but I appreciate it. But, I better get going since the rest of the guys are heading in." Once Sebastian and Thad walked away, they all looked at each other.
"Where are we going?" Santana asked.
"It needs to be somewhere we can eat because Bas and Thad are going to be starving."
"Why don't we ask Britt where she wants to go?" Jeff said before sliding his arms around her.
"Let's go out for pizza. Is that okay with everyone?" Brittany said while looking at everyone.
"Sounds great!" Nick said as the others all agreed.
After telling their siblings the guys were in the locker room, Hunter and Blaine excused themselves to head for the parking lot while the others hung back to wait for the guys to appear. "Care to tell me what that was all about?" Blaine said as they walked.
"What do you mean?" Hunter asked.
"Your offer to drive since I know there was something behind it."
"Do you want the honest answer?"
"I do." When Blaine replied they two of them stopped and looked at each other.
"Alright. I knew you'd go back to Columbia to wait for Seb." Blaine nodded, curious as to where Hunter was going with this. "And, after everything that's happened I didn't want you to go alone."
"Why?" Hunter sighed slightly, but understood why Blaine wanted more.
"Because Trevor is crazy and no one really knows what he's capable of. For all we know he's waiting in the wings to do something."
"But he can't get close to Bas as long as he's with the team."
"I know that as Seb's told me such. But, I also know that Trevor knows who you are. When he confronted Seb that day he mentioned that his boyfriend was an actor's brother. So, he knows who you are Blaine." As Hunter finished speaking he ran his fingers through his hair. "And in all honesty I wouldn't put it passed him to go after you to hurt Seb."
"Thank you."
"For?"
"Being honest. I know I could make a big fuss saying you're overreacting, but I honestly can't. When you said we'd go pick up Bas, I saw a look of relief come to both Nick and Jeff's faces. They knew as well as you did that I'd go to Columbia to wait for Bas. And as much as I don't want to admit it, you're right. I shouldn't go and wait on my own."
"Now it's my turn to ask you something."
"Go ahead."
"Would you have asked one of us to go with you?"
"Probably not, but that's because I'm stubborn. Luckily for me, I have friends that are just as stubborn."
"That you do. The general consensus after this past weekend is we're all going to look after you guys whether you want us to or not. But not to the point we're interfering with your lives."
"Crazy to think when Cassie first introduced us all she was afraid you'd be too much of an ass that we wouldn't want to get to know you."
"I know, but I don't blame her. I'm not necessarily the easiest person to get along with."
"You have met my boyfriend, right?" The two of them started to laugh as they began to walk once again. "If you were honestly a first class ass the guys wouldn't have embraced you the way they have. The guys are pretty quick to judge people. Heck, Bas was a first class dick to a bunch of them, but they all looked passed it because of how he was the rest of the time."
"Kindred spirits."
"If you want kindred spirits, ask Bas about Santana. The girl you see around Nick is not the way she is around most people. She will proudly admit she's a bitch."
"That must be why she gets along with Cass so well." Blaine looked at Hunter slightly surprised he'd say that about his sister. "Trust me; Cass proudly admits she's a bitch. But she wouldn't be where she is if she wasn't."