A/N: I've been reading so many Niff stories lately that I figured it was time to write some. Enjoy!

Summary: Jeff joins an online support group for people who can't be with the person they love. He finds a friend in the group and they share sob stories. Niff.

Disclaimer: I humbly acknowledge that I don't own Glee.

Chapter 1:

"Jeff?" Jeff looked up from his textbook to see his roommate and best friend, Nick, standing in their doorway.

"What's up?" he asked.

"I'm going out with Jenna," Nick told him. "I'll be back around 10, okay?"

Jeff nodded. "Have fun," he forced a smile. Nick grinned and bounced out of the dorm.

Jeff sighed and closed his textbook. Life sucked when you were in love with your best friend. Life sucked more when you were in love with your straight best friend and you were gay. Jeff turned his attention to his computer and scanned through his Facebook. There was nothing overly interesting there and he was about to close the window when a link caught his eye.

'In Love and Out of Luck' it read. What the hell, thought Jeff. What's the worst that could happen? He clicked on the link and it brought him to a site that resembled a forum.

'Welcome to In Love and Out of Luck,' the description read. 'Please note that you are completely anonymous here. We are an online support group for those who cannot be with the one they love for some and any reason.' Jeff thought quickly. This could be his chance. He could finally tell someone about Nick…without Nick knowing! Nick could carry on dating Jenna and being straight and he wouldn't have the burden of knowing he could never love Jeff like Jeff wanted him to. Poising his hands above the keyboard, he realized he had no idea how to start. Finally he decided on the easiest way possible.

JS: Hi.

CL: Ooh! A newcomer!

GR: CL, chill out. JS, nice to meet you.

JS: Nice to meet you too CL and GR.

GR: So what brings you here?

Jeff bit his lip and hesitated before answering.

JS: I'm in love with my best friend.

CL: And he's dating another girl? SAME PROBLEM HERE!

JS: No. Well yes, he's dating a girl, it's just…I'm not a girl.

GR: I hear you man. For me it's the other way around. I love a gay girl :P

CL: Hang on guys! I remember another guy who was here.

GR: So?

CL: He said he loved his best friend too.

JS: Really?

CL: Yeah! We could pair you two up and you could be each other's support buddy!

GR: CL, I like your thinking. Is he online?

CL: Yup!

Jeff waited. He had someone to talk to. Finally. He used to talk to Kurt, but he found that Kurt was less understanding of the situation after he started dating Blaine.

CL: I found him!

- ND has been added to the conversation -

ND: Hi. I heard there was a guy in the same pickle as me.

JS: You're the guy in love with his best friend?

ND: That's me. I'm guessing it's you too?

GR: Why don't you guys talk? CL, let's go.

- CL and GR have left the conversation -

ND: How long?

JS: How long what?

ND: How long have you loved him?

JS: Since about a month after I met him. 3 years ago.

ND: That's rough.

JS: The biggest problem is that he's straight. And he has a girlfriend.

ND: For me, I'm still in the closet. Yeah I've got a girlfriend but I'm pretty sure she knows.

JS: And your best friend?

ND: He doesn't know. I mean, he's gay and proud but…there's this other guy. I'm positive that they're on the brink of going out.

JS: That sucks man. If it's any consolation, I know how you feel.

ND: lol isn't that why we came here? To find someone who gets it?

Jeff couldn't help but agree with his new friend.

JS: Too true.

ND: Look, I've got to go. I'm on my phone and I need the battery to last until I get home tonight.

JS: That's okay, I understand. I should probably go too.

ND: We'll talk soon, okay?

JS: Yup :)

ND: Bye!

- ND has left the conversation -

Jeff sighed and closed his internet window. It was almost 10 o'clock. Nick would be back soon. Jeff shut down his computer and opted for getting ready for bed over returning to his history textbook. History was not supposed to be read at this hour anyways.

A/N: In case you were wondering, the website uses initials. Hence, JS = Jeff Sterling.