Chapter 5: On The Boat

A/N: Ok chapter 5 here it is! Nick's decision is made what will happen next! I have spent my last day of freedom writing this chapter for you because I start college so I don't know how often I will be able to update but I promise I will try to update regularly and to keep you satisfied until I next update this next chapter will be a long one and have some very fluffy Niff moments! There are a few time cuts, in brackets, so the Niff moments are evenly spaced out.

Disclaimer: I don't own Nick, Jeff, any of the glee characters and only a few moments in the plotline.

Wes was right. Nick went to sleep and the answer to his problem was clear. He wanted to go to the new world and his solution to wanting to stay with his friends was to bring them along. The group of 4 always loved a good adventure and this new land was the biggest adventure yet! Now all he had to do was ask Jeff then try and persuade his friends. Nick ran down to the beach and saw Jeff and Trent arriving on shore in the little rowboat. Nick skipped over to Jeff.
"Hey Jeff. Why were you riding on the mini floating island?" Nick greeted seeking answers to questions he had.
"Hi Nick." Jeff said slightly breathlessly seeing how happy Nick was just by seeing Jeff. Jeff came to his senses; his brain registering the second sentence Nick had said
"What floating island?" Jeff asked confused. Nick pointed at the big ship that was resting out at sea then at the little rowboats.
"That big one over there and this little one here." Nick asked confused because Jeff didn't know what he meant. Jeff chuckled.
"Nick that's aboat and this is a rowboat, they aren't islands." Jeff informed Nick highly amused.
"Oh... right." Nick said embarrassed. Jeff must think he was an idiot. Jeff sensed Nick was embarrassed.
"It's ok Nick you couldn't have known. You grew up on this island with no other people. There is no need for you to be embarrassed; I'll teach you about the human world." Jeff suggested reassuringly trying to make Nick be happy again and show his beautiful smile. And it work Nick grinned blindingly at Jeff making his knees weak.
"Yeah I'd like that. Oh yeah I want to come and see 'civilisation' with you but only on condition that Wes, Sebastian and Blaine can come too." Nick told Jeff determinedly. He wouldn't leave his friends. Jeff was slightly shocked at what Nick was implying.
"Nick did you not realize that the invitation was for your friends too? I would never expect you to leave your friends and life here completely." Jeff said shocked.
"Oh I didn't know that. I'll ask them then. See you in a little while" Nick said then left running to go and see his friends while Jeff chuckled at the boys antics. Back at the tree Wes, Sebastian and Blaine were just starting to wake up when Nick came running up to them.
"Do you guys want to come to 'civilisation' with me? I've told Jeff I won't leave without you and he agreed that you could all come!" Nick said excitedly while panting from all that running.
"Hmmm well I think it could be a good adventure I'm in." Wes told Nick curious about what 'civilisation' is.
"Well if 'civilisation' has more of that stuff that was in your trunk when we found you, you can bet my feathers I'm coming!" Sebastian exclaimed over-dramatically. Nick laughed and jumped up and down while clapping his hands in glee that two of his three friends were coming with him.
"What about you Blaine?" Nick asked wondering if his closest friend would come with him. Fearing that Nick would forget him if he didn't go Blaine also agreed plus he couldn't turn down a good adventure. Nick was so happy that his family of friends was coming to 'civilisation' with him.
"Come on then we need to go and see Jeff then. Right now!" Nick exclaimed happily then started running to the beach with Blaine, carrying Wes and Sebastian on his back, following quickly behind him. Quickly they arrived at the beach and there was a second rowboat there waiting for them to carry them to the boat. Jeff saw them approaching the boat.
"I'm glad you could all join us." He quickly greeted the group and ushered them onto the two rowboats. Nick, Jeff and Blaine in one and Trent, Wes, Sebastian and some supplies for the journey back in the other. The group arrived at the boat and were helped off by crew members, and soon set sail. Nick, Wes, Blaine and Sebastian were intrigued by everything on the ship. They looked at the big mast where Jeff was at the top on a platform looking through a strange tube thing. Nick quickly climbed up the mast, thinking it was a tree, and greeted Jeff.
"Jeff do you sleep in this tree, where's ours?" Nick asked curiously. Jeff had to remind himself Nick grew up on an island and had no idea about things belonging to the human world so of course he would have lots of questions to ask before he replied.
"No I don't sleep here and neither will you and your friends we will all be sleeping in the sleeping quarters with everyone else and this is not a tree it's a mast." Jeff informed Nick kindly so he didn't feel embarrassed again.
"Oh ok, thanks. What's that tube thingy you were looking through just a minute ago?" Nick asked another question. Jeff found it adorable that Nick was so keen to learn about all this new stuff that he took for granted, well that was until he met Nick.
"It's a telescope. It allows you to see things that are far away." Jeff explained while handing the telescope over to Nick to allow him to use it. Nick nit knowing how to use it held it the wrong way round. Jeff seeing an opportunity to try and get closer to Nick turned it the right way around and held it to nicks eye while his other hand was on Nick's shoulder and he moved behind Nick so he could see the horizon.
"Wow this thing is amazing!" Nick exclaimed excitedly, in wonder of the telescope and that he could see the sunset more closely than he could with his own eyes and at the fact that Jeff was touching him and he blushed at how intimate the moment was. From the deck Wes, Sebastian and Blaine could see Jeff and Nick get closer. Wes and Sebastian were happy for their friend falling in love with Jeff and happy to see that Jeff was also clearly falling in love with Nick. Blaine however was not happy. In his young mind he thought that if Nick fell in love with Jeff then Nick wouldn't love him anymore.

(The next morning)

The water was very choppy and the wind was blowing harshly. Although the sun was still shining and it wasn't cold or wet so everyone was still out on deck. Jeff was showing Nick how to put on shoes as Nick wanted to know why Jeff didn't walk around barefoot.
"We wear shoes outside so we don't hurt our feet Nicky, In the city there are lots of things that can hurt our feet so we use shoes to protect them." Jeff explained to Nick who blushed at the nickname (Jeff had taken to calling Nick, Nicky) as he struggled to do the bootlaces up. Jeff got down on his knees and did the shoes up for Nick who twisted his feet around looking at the shoes.
"I don't like the way they're constricting my feet Jeffy, are you sure I have to wear these?" Nick said unhappily, he just wanted to walk around barefoot like he did at his island home.
"Yes you do, I'm sorry Nick but it's not really considered normal to walk around the streets barefooted." Jeff apologised trying to pacify a sad Nick. Jeff didn't like seeing Nick sad.
"Come on, stand up, let's practice walking in them." Jeff commanded standing up so he could catch Nick if he fell. Nick stood up and took a few wobbly steps yet he managed to stay upright. After a few more steps back and forth Nick was able to walk perfectly in them. Just as he was walking over to Jeff to take the shoes off the ship went over a huge wave sending Nick crashing into Jeff's chest. Jeff straightened them both out yet he didn't let go of Nick, liking he closeness of the other boy. Nick stared into Jeff's eyes as Jeff did the same, both teens now completely oblivious to the world around them. Jeff noticed Nick had some hair flopping in his eyes so he raised his hand and brushed his hair back as Nick blushed. Just as Jeff opened his mouth to speak Jeff was called away by Trent to do some paperwork. Their own little world was broken as Jeff stepped away to follow Trent and Nick stepped away to find his friends, apologising to Jeff for crashing into him both boys blushing profusely and avoiding the others gaze.

(That afternoon)

Jeff was in his study doing paperwork that no-one really understands unless you are royalty so I'm not going to explain it. He sighed and took a sip of the water that was on his desk. His mind wondered to the beautiful brunette boy he was quickly starting to fall for. He thought of Nick's deep brown and very expressive eyes and how they sparkled when he was happy or learning something new, his smile that could make Jeff feel as if he'd lost every bone in his body and make his head spin, his laugh that was like music to Jeff's ears and he almost craved hearing that sound, his floppy brown soft hair that Jeff just wanted to run his fingers through all day every day and he would never get tired of the feeling, his soft-looking lips oh god his lips Jeff could hardly stop himself from kissing those lips every time he got close to the boy and looked at his lips. Jeff sighed at the impossibility that they could never be together, his father would never approve of Jeff marrying a boy let alone one that was stranded on an island without an ounce of royal blood in him. Jeff didn't care about any of that crap he was falling hard and fast for Nick and he thought that Nick maybe, possibly starting to reciprocate his feelings and he wanted to be with Nick. Just as Jeff started to wonder if Nick actually did reciprocate his feelings said boy chased Blaine, Wes and Sebastian past the window and in one small second Nick glanced in at Jeff and smile directly at him then he ran past. Jeff sighed thinking the two of them were very similar although Jeff was slightly more serious and mature whereas Nick was very innocent and free-spirited. Jeff then realized that their small differences in attitude were what attracted Jeff to Nick in the first place besides his gorgeous looks and incredible personality. Jeff then decided he would see if Nick reciprocated his feelings and if he did then he would make a move.

(That evening)

Nick had dragged Jeff away from boring paperwork to stare at the stars. Nick felt right at home then pointing out the stars and the constellations to Jeff while they led arm to arm on the deck. Jeff was trying to pay attention yet was struggling as he kept being distracted by the way Nick looked so handsome in the moonlight.
"See that one over there is the constellation Orion the Warrior" Nick said making the figure with his finger as he pointed him out. He could feel Jeff staring at him and he started to blush at how he kept noticing the blonde boy staring at him.
"Jeffy you're not even listening to me!" Nick whined turning on his side to face the staring blonde prince. Jeff just chuckled in response and brushed some of Nick hair out of his face like he did earlier this morning.
"Sorry Nicky but the moon in the sky can't compare to your heavenly beauty and the sparkle in your eyes puts the stars to shame." Jeff said completely serious and he smiled as Nick blushed an even brighter red giving Jeff the thought that Nick actually was feeling the same as Jeff was for him. Nick looked away from Jeff and without thinking Jeff cupped Nick's soft cheek in his hand and gently turned Nicks head so he was facing Jeff. Jeff then started to lean in giving Nick plenty of time to turn away. Just as their noses brushed Nick was suddenly turned forcefully away by Blaine.
"Nick I need you to sing to me, I can't sleep." Blaine said slightly upset as he realized what Nick and Jeff were about to do. Poor Blaine, Nick has been spending so much time with Jeff he has been neglecting his friend and Blaine was feeling hurt, sad, jealous and angry.
"Alright Blaine I'll come and sing to you." Nick responded to the young elephant, blushing a very bright red as his thoughts started to return to him. Nick sat up then turned to Jeff
"I'm really sorry I'll be back in just a moment." Nick apologised with sincerity in his voice. However Nick did not return to Jeff who stayed sat on the deck waiting for him. Jeff walked back to his cabin but couldn't help himself as he poked his head into Nick's room. His saw Wes and Sebastian led down on the bed asleep, then he looked over to where Blaine was fast asleep and saw Nick hugging him. Jeff realized it wasn't that Nick left him waiting on purpose it was just that he fell asleep and all his sadness and anger dissipated as he looked at the sleeping boy curled up on the floor.
"Goodnight Nick." Jeff whispered silently so not to wake anyone up then he left shutting the door, walking to his own cabin happy that it seemed as if Nick was in love with Jeff as Jeff was with him.

(The next day around 10am)

"Nicky come up here!" Jeff called out across the deck to where Nick, Wes, Sebastian and Blaine were all chatting with the dolphins that were playing in the water. Nick quickly said goodbye to his friends and ran up to the boy he loved and began apologising profusely for abandoning Jeff last night.
"Jeff I'm so sorry about last night I..." Nick didn't get to finish his sentence as Jeff cut him off.
"Nicky its fine. Your friend needed you. It's alright I'm not mad but the reason I called you up here was to show you how to steer the ship.
"Alright put your hands here and here Nicky." Jeff instructed placing Nick's hands where they needed to be, Jeff didn't know this but Nick loved it when Jeff got all instructive and slightly bossy and a dominant air practically oozed from Jeff. Nick did as he was told and put his hands at the positions Jeff told him too but Nick was too weak the wheel turned harshly in his hands and Nick fell over nearly crashing onto the deck but Jeff caught him just in time.
"Are you alright?" Jeff asked concerned checking Nick for any sign of injury yet also taking a moment just to appreciate at the brunette's amazingly hot body.
"Yeah I'm fine." Nick replied blushing at the way Jeff's eyes were roaming over his body. Jeff suddenly came to his senses.
"Let's try again." Jeff said and put Nicks hands back in the position they were in before and held them there with his own hands covering Nick's while Jeff stood directly behind the shorter boy, Nick's back pressed against his chest.
"There much better." Jeff stated as both boys basked in the feeling of Nick being wrapped up in Jeff's arms. Both boys were so wrapped up in each other they didn't notice the crew member coming up to the wheel to take over from Jeff.
"Your Highness, I'm sorry to interrupt but I have been instructed to take over steering the ship." The crew member said slightly embarrassed that he had just walked in upon a very private and intimate moment for the prince and his friend.
"Oh yes of course." Jeff said slightly shocked at the crew member's sudden arrival. Him and Nick stepped away from the wheel and walked hand in hand over to where Blaine, Wes and Sebastian were.
"LAND HO!" was called out from the top of the mast and just on the horizon was Jeff's kingdom. Trent walked over.
"Jeff, Nick, Wes, Blaine, Sebastian." Trent greeted the group.
"I have been informed that we will reach the docks in an hour or so." Trent told the group in an official voice.
"Thank you Trent." Jeff said to his companion and dismissed him.
"You are going to love it here." Jeff whispered into Nick's ear.

YAY FOR NIFF FLUFF! Ok its now 1.22am on Monday morning I have spent all Sunday writing this getting the perfect niff moments just right! Wooo Nick and Jeff are in loooovvveee ooh la la!

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