Warbler Infections

Chapter 11: "Liar, liar, blazer on fire"

Kurt's POV:
  
   We pulled back, cheeks red and any sense of logic was out the window. I had never really kissed anybody. Brittany doesn't count cause she's a girl and Karofsky.....well you know about that.

  The game went on for another half hour before we all realized how many germs we were probably spreading. "Ok everybody this was fun but it's almost two in the morning and I'd like to get some sleep before I cure your hangovers." I was already picking cups off the floor and turning the speakers down.

  There was a collective "aawwww c'mon" from the guys but they knew they had to get back soon. At least four of them were bound to get caught anyway. Curfew was two hours ago and they can't see straight. Well, most of them can't see straight sober.

  Blaine and I spent the next hour clearing out the trash and I prayed that I wouldn't find any throw up. He hadn't spoken to me the whole time, even when I asked if he was awake. What was going on with him? That boy can't keep his trap shut for more than twelve seconds. Believe me, I counted.

  "Blaine? Are you okay? If you're going to pass out I'd rather you do it on your bed and not the glass table." He ran his fingers through his hair and sat on the ground like a child who had his favorite toy taken away. "What's wrong? Do you want to talk about it?" He mumbled something incomprehensible in response. "Blaine, you're gonna have to speak up."

  "I'm mad at you, that's what's wrong! Kissing Nick? Seriously? Now things are going to be so weird! Jeff probably hates you for it. And now I'm mad at Nick!"

   What was he talking about? We all knew it was just a silly game. But why would Blaine hate Nick? What if? No, there's no way he's jealous. He's just not in a good headspace right now, yeah that's it. But I'm not letting him get away with lashing out.

  "You mister need to take a chill pill and go to bed. If you want to have a civilized conversation with me we can have one in the morning. I'll be waiting."
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Nick's POV:

   I took the responsibility to bring Jeff back to his dorm despite my fatigue. For all I knew he would probably fall down the stairs without me. "Jeff can you hear me? You need to go to your dorm. I'll take you there if you want." He was cuddling one of the potted plants in the corner. Jeff's what you'd call a clingy drunk.

  "I'm not going with you, traitor!" He looked up from the plant but instead of his sweet brown eyes, I was met with a cold lifeless glare.
 
   "Traitor? What did I do?" Now wasn't the best time to argue but I genuinely didn't know how I made a mistake.

  "I don't know, maybe making out with Kurt?! You don't like him that way and he doesn't want you either!" Ouch. I know that Jeff's right but it still hurts nonetheless.

  "Jeff, the kiss didn't mean anything to either of us so let's just get over this and I'll take you back to your room." He grudgingly got up and slung his arm around my shoulder to keep his balance. This was the first time I felt like we were really fighting. A silence fell on us like a weight neither of us could lift.

  "Did you enjoy it, kissing him?" Jeff finally broke the dead air. "Was it nice acting with no consequences?" I know he meant it as a rhetorical question but he was getting an answer wether he wanted it or not.

  "I already told you that it meant nothing Jeff. Why do you even care so much? As far as I'm concerned it's none of your business."

  He stopped dead in his tracks and turned the other way so he wasn't facing me. "Maybe it is my business, Nick. And I have my reasons to care so much."

   "Yeah, and why is that?" I snapped back.

   "Because I love y- I love our friendship and now everything's going to change Nick. I can't lose you, and I guess the kiss triggered a protective instinct in me. I don't want you to get hurt."

  He felt that way? Wow, I really am clueless. "Jeff, nothing's going to change between us. You'll always be my best friend and no guy is ever going to get in the way." He slid down the wall and burst into tears. Seeing him so delicate and emotional was new and it pained me to watch.

  "What, did I say the wrong thing? Crap I suck at this. Jeff please tell me why you're crying." He lifted his head to reveal tear blurred eyes and a slight smile on his gorgeous face.

  "No, no, you said all the right things. It's just that nobody's ever cared so much about me as much as you do." He attacked me in a bear hug like the others, but something was different this time. There was no desire to break the bond. Like neither of us could let go. He shifted to whisper something in my ear.

   "I'm never saying goodbye to you."

  Once he got himself back together we made the short distance to our rooms. I unlocked my door, keen to get some rest. I couldn't hear the click of Jeff's door or the grunt of him struggling to open it. He hesitantly grabbed the handle, but pulled back as if he was burned.

  "Nick, um could I stay in your room tonight? I mean if that's not ok I'll just sleep here. I could just really use some company right now."

  He had no idea that all I wanted was to make him feel better. If that meant I had to spend all night rubbing circles on his back or keeping him from a nervous breakdown I would gladly take it.

  "Sure, make yourself at home."

  Hey guys! This chapter is going to bring Klaine and Niff closer. I already have Wednesday's chapter written so be on the lookout for when I post it. Thank you so much for all the reads! I told myself that I wanted to get 1,000 reads by the end of the year. I'm so happy that people are voting and adding Warbler Infections to their reading lists. Please comment though! I love feedback and I'd like to know my readers better. Have a great morning, afternoon, or night. You are greatly appreciated.

Your fellow gleek,
   - Lindsay 💕