Secrets and Lies
Chapter Seventeen
-Jack POV-
I woke up to Alex still asleep next to me, his lips slightly parted whilst he snored. I couldn't stop myself from smiling at him, he was honestly one of the most adorable guys ever, the way his hair fell over his eyes, the way his breath stuttered as he stretched - just stupid, silly little things like that made me want to hold on to him and never let go.
My array of thoughts were interrupted by the sound of my stomach impersonating a mating whale, so with that, I slowly climbed out of bed trying my hardest not to wake sleeping beauty. I quietly walked over to the phone hung on the wall by the door and dialed the number for room service; ordering the breakfast special to be delivered in a half hour. After I hung up, I turned on the shower and left it to run for a few minutes whilst I shaved.
I stood under the stream of hot water just thinking, thinking about Alex and what was going on between us. I was thinking about the first time I ever laid eyes on him; him wearing cut off jeans and a Blink vest top - I remember how arrogant he was, I remember him looking after me when I was hungover and how he opened up to me about his past. We'd come a long way since then and I really didn't want to mess that up.
I shook my head to make myself snap out of it. I took hold of some complimentary body wash and squirted it in to the palm of my hand and rubbing it all over my body. I washed my hair and hopped out, putting on one of those amazingly soft white robes, I quickly towel dried my hair and brushed my teeth. I waltzed back in to the main room just as the door buzzed, I opened it to see a short blonde girl with a trolly full of food. ''Thanks.'' I said smiling, giving her a tip before closing the door and turning to see Alex still in dreamland. ''Wake up sleepy head.'' I murmered, shaking him slightly.
He made a soft little groaning noise before fluttering his eyes open. ''Wha-what time is it?'' He yawned running his hands through his bed hair.
''Breakfast o'clock!" I chirped, showing him the stacks of food I had just got for the both of us.
His eyes suddenly lit up like the fourth of July as he grabbed a plate, filling it with pancakes and a few pan au chocolat. I quickly did the same before be took all of the good stuff.
''What time is our flight?'' he muttered with his mouth full.
''Ugh,'' I complained, getting up to check our tickets that were in the dresser. ''Ummm, 2pm. So like....3 hours.''
We sat in silence for a while just eating, flicking through the TV channels not not managing to find anything decent. At that moment, my phone buzzed.
From; Vic<3
- Yo! Still up 4 l8r? x
I smiled at my phone and quickly replied.
To; Vic<3
- Fo' sho'! C ya soon! x
Alex set his plate on the counter before striking up a conversation. ''Anyone interesting?'' He asked gesturing at my cell laid on the bed.
''Yeah, Vic!" I grinned. Alex lowered his head slightly, looking hurt. ''We're going on holiday together...well, me, him, Jaime and Kellin. Dude! You should totally come!"
''Nah, I don't wanna intrude or anything-''
''You won't be! Pleeeeease?" I begged, fluttering my eyelashes. ''It'll be a great way to end the tour.''
''I can't afford it either...'' he trailed off.
''I'll pay. Just, please come?''
''Jack don't be stupid, you've already done enough for me, I- I can't-''
''Lexxxx, please?" I whined. ''It can be a little treat for doing so great these past few months.''
We were about to arrive in Maryland and I had spent the whole flight sulking because Alex was still refusing to come on holiday for a week. I was pro at getting my own way when I was younger, so I figured that using the same tactics from all those years ago would work just as well now. I gave him the silent treatment all the way home, not even putting the stereo on in the car.
I pulled up to his place and waited in the drivers seat whilst he got his luggage from the trunk, slamming it shut. He looked through the open window on my side of the car and thanked me half heartedly, a small smile played on my lips; Jack stop, you're going to ruin the fun.
As I sped off back to mine I was thinking about how childish I was being - I hated ignoring Alex, but if I wanted to get my own way I would have to stick it out. So I carried on.
I swung open my front door and flung my suitcase on the couch, deciding to sort out all of my stuff later. I dragged my feet up the seemingly never ending flight of stairs and collapsing on my bed. Man I was tired.
-Alex POV-
I woke up from my nap and it was now dark outside, but seeing as it was December it could easily be 6pm. I reached to my phone to check the time to find it out of charge. Ughhh. I rolled off the mattress and decided to take a nice relaxing bubble bath to unwind from all the insanity of being on tour.
I sat down in the warm water, pushing a toy boat through the bubbles, I had it ever since I was a little kid - me and Tom fought over it when we saw it in one of Essex's markets, we ended up getting one each after complaining to mom. I got a red one and my brother the yellow one which I so badly wanted in the first place, but of course he got it seeing as he was the oldest. I pushed my red toy under the surface of the water, looking up at the identical yellow one on my bathroom shelf; tears starting to form in the corners of my eyes.
I quickly pulled out the plug with my toes, not wanting to get up. I let all of the water drain away before I led back in the now empty tub, my mind wondering to Jack being immature all day and just blanking me for not taking more of his money and going on holiday with him. Maybe I should go...I mean, it would be fun hanging out with a bunch of band members and getting to know them all - but what was going to happen if Jack got drunk and pulled someone? Because I know that I'll end up in that weird state of mind again and have a go at him for no reason.
Stupid brain. WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM? Ugh.
I sat down in my lounge putting on Adventure Time, I watched about 4 episodes before I opened up my laptop and set it down on my thighs. Logging into Twitter I was greeted with even more followers, bringing my total to 15'000 now, and various videos in my mentions tab of my Therapy speech and loads of lovely comments about my performance, but more remarks were from teens saying things that they perhaps shouldn't. I clicked the button to compose a new tweet and I started typing.
@awgaskarth; ''Why aren't you in my bed Alex?'' ... Because you're 12 :) #hitpubertyfirst
I laughed at my amazing sense of humor before seeing someone post a picture they had taken with both Jack and I. Cue that stupid little feeling in my gut.
I checked my bank account to see how much money I had saved up, it turned out to be a lot more than I'd anticipated as I hardly ever treated myself - I just bought the necessities. Maybe I could go on this holiday after all! I ran up to my room, grabbed a duffel bag from my closet and started shoving clothes inside, not really paying attention to if it all matched. I rummaged around in my sock drawer and pulled out my passport and kissing it triumphantly, running out to my car and hoping I'd catch Jack in time.
Relief washed over me as I spotted his car in the driveway, I jogged over to the front door and rang the bell, a few moments later Jack answered it but looked right through me as if I wasn't there and closed it again, obviously following through on his silent treatment.
'God dammit Jack!" I shouted, banging hard on the door. ''Open the God damn door! ..... Look, you even made me use a Panic! At The Disco lyric!"
I heard a throaty chuckle come from the other side of the wood and it opened slowly, Jack stood there smiling. ''Sup?" He greeted, looking down at the bag by my feet.
''We going on holiday or what? I'm paying for myself though.''
''Well, I, Uh....I guess I'll have to go with or what.''
''Eh?'' I quizzed, confused.
''It's not until tomorrow you moron.'' He winked.
I threw my head back feeling really stupid. ''I fucking knew I should have text you first...ugh, fine, I'll come back in the morning.'' I said turning around and making my way over to my car.
''You're already here. May as well stay the night. The guys were gonna come over so we could go to the airport together, but I'll just tell them I'm too tired.''
I nodded as he did his goofy little smile, I walked in and he slapped my ass. Oh, okay.
After Jack served up some pasta he put on Home Alone, saying all the words in unison with the characters and it was actually really cute.
It got to about midnight when he suggested we got some sleep. We argued for a few minutes as to where I would sleep; I told him that I was fine on the couch, but he wasn't having any of it, so I ended up in his room once again. I changed into my pajama bottoms and led in his bed whilst he was in the bathroom. He crawled in next to me and we laid in a comfortable silence, I plucked up the courage and rolled over to face him, placing an arm across his chest.
''Uh...what're you doing, Lex?''
''What does it look like?''
''Well I don't know because it's dark and I can't see for shit.'' He smirked.
''Clever,'' I said sarcastically. ''D'ya want me to stop?''
''No!" He exclaimed before I could barely finish my question.
Jack rotated so that we were now facing one another. I still couldn't see anything but I could tell because his feet were pointing to mine, our toes touching softly.
A quick squeak of the bed happened and I could feel his warm breath escaping his mouth and hitting my own. Was he leaning in to kiss me? My question was pretty much confirmed when I felt his finger tip trail down from my ear, along my jaw bone and hooking his index finger under my chin, pulling me closer and pressing his lips to mine.
We carried on with innocent kisses for a while, neither of us really wanting to take it further. I cuddled into his chest and he kissed the top of my hair. ''Night, Lexy.''
''G'night, Jay.''
I woke up to Alex still asleep next to me, his lips slightly parted whilst he snored. I couldn't stop myself from smiling at him, he was honestly one of the most adorable guys ever, the way his hair fell over his eyes, the way his breath stuttered as he stretched - just stupid, silly little things like that made me want to hold on to him and never let go.
My array of thoughts were interrupted by the sound of my stomach impersonating a mating whale, so with that, I slowly climbed out of bed trying my hardest not to wake sleeping beauty. I quietly walked over to the phone hung on the wall by the door and dialed the number for room service; ordering the breakfast special to be delivered in a half hour. After I hung up, I turned on the shower and left it to run for a few minutes whilst I shaved.
I stood under the stream of hot water just thinking, thinking about Alex and what was going on between us. I was thinking about the first time I ever laid eyes on him; him wearing cut off jeans and a Blink vest top - I remember how arrogant he was, I remember him looking after me when I was hungover and how he opened up to me about his past. We'd come a long way since then and I really didn't want to mess that up.
I shook my head to make myself snap out of it. I took hold of some complimentary body wash and squirted it in to the palm of my hand and rubbing it all over my body. I washed my hair and hopped out, putting on one of those amazingly soft white robes, I quickly towel dried my hair and brushed my teeth. I waltzed back in to the main room just as the door buzzed, I opened it to see a short blonde girl with a trolly full of food. ''Thanks.'' I said smiling, giving her a tip before closing the door and turning to see Alex still in dreamland. ''Wake up sleepy head.'' I murmered, shaking him slightly.
He made a soft little groaning noise before fluttering his eyes open. ''Wha-what time is it?'' He yawned running his hands through his bed hair.
''Breakfast o'clock!" I chirped, showing him the stacks of food I had just got for the both of us.
His eyes suddenly lit up like the fourth of July as he grabbed a plate, filling it with pancakes and a few pan au chocolat. I quickly did the same before be took all of the good stuff.
''What time is our flight?'' he muttered with his mouth full.
''Ugh,'' I complained, getting up to check our tickets that were in the dresser. ''Ummm, 2pm. So like....3 hours.''
We sat in silence for a while just eating, flicking through the TV channels not not managing to find anything decent. At that moment, my phone buzzed.
From; Vic<3
- Yo! Still up 4 l8r? x
I smiled at my phone and quickly replied.
To; Vic<3
- Fo' sho'! C ya soon! x
Alex set his plate on the counter before striking up a conversation. ''Anyone interesting?'' He asked gesturing at my cell laid on the bed.
''Yeah, Vic!" I grinned. Alex lowered his head slightly, looking hurt. ''We're going on holiday together...well, me, him, Jaime and Kellin. Dude! You should totally come!"
''Nah, I don't wanna intrude or anything-''
''You won't be! Pleeeeease?" I begged, fluttering my eyelashes. ''It'll be a great way to end the tour.''
''I can't afford it either...'' he trailed off.
''I'll pay. Just, please come?''
''Jack don't be stupid, you've already done enough for me, I- I can't-''
''Lexxxx, please?" I whined. ''It can be a little treat for doing so great these past few months.''
We were about to arrive in Maryland and I had spent the whole flight sulking because Alex was still refusing to come on holiday for a week. I was pro at getting my own way when I was younger, so I figured that using the same tactics from all those years ago would work just as well now. I gave him the silent treatment all the way home, not even putting the stereo on in the car.
I pulled up to his place and waited in the drivers seat whilst he got his luggage from the trunk, slamming it shut. He looked through the open window on my side of the car and thanked me half heartedly, a small smile played on my lips; Jack stop, you're going to ruin the fun.
As I sped off back to mine I was thinking about how childish I was being - I hated ignoring Alex, but if I wanted to get my own way I would have to stick it out. So I carried on.
I swung open my front door and flung my suitcase on the couch, deciding to sort out all of my stuff later. I dragged my feet up the seemingly never ending flight of stairs and collapsing on my bed. Man I was tired.
-Alex POV-
I woke up from my nap and it was now dark outside, but seeing as it was December it could easily be 6pm. I reached to my phone to check the time to find it out of charge. Ughhh. I rolled off the mattress and decided to take a nice relaxing bubble bath to unwind from all the insanity of being on tour.
I sat down in the warm water, pushing a toy boat through the bubbles, I had it ever since I was a little kid - me and Tom fought over it when we saw it in one of Essex's markets, we ended up getting one each after complaining to mom. I got a red one and my brother the yellow one which I so badly wanted in the first place, but of course he got it seeing as he was the oldest. I pushed my red toy under the surface of the water, looking up at the identical yellow one on my bathroom shelf; tears starting to form in the corners of my eyes.
I quickly pulled out the plug with my toes, not wanting to get up. I let all of the water drain away before I led back in the now empty tub, my mind wondering to Jack being immature all day and just blanking me for not taking more of his money and going on holiday with him. Maybe I should go...I mean, it would be fun hanging out with a bunch of band members and getting to know them all - but what was going to happen if Jack got drunk and pulled someone? Because I know that I'll end up in that weird state of mind again and have a go at him for no reason.
Stupid brain. WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM? Ugh.
I sat down in my lounge putting on Adventure Time, I watched about 4 episodes before I opened up my laptop and set it down on my thighs. Logging into Twitter I was greeted with even more followers, bringing my total to 15'000 now, and various videos in my mentions tab of my Therapy speech and loads of lovely comments about my performance, but more remarks were from teens saying things that they perhaps shouldn't. I clicked the button to compose a new tweet and I started typing.
@awgaskarth; ''Why aren't you in my bed Alex?'' ... Because you're 12 :) #hitpubertyfirst
I laughed at my amazing sense of humor before seeing someone post a picture they had taken with both Jack and I. Cue that stupid little feeling in my gut.
I checked my bank account to see how much money I had saved up, it turned out to be a lot more than I'd anticipated as I hardly ever treated myself - I just bought the necessities. Maybe I could go on this holiday after all! I ran up to my room, grabbed a duffel bag from my closet and started shoving clothes inside, not really paying attention to if it all matched. I rummaged around in my sock drawer and pulled out my passport and kissing it triumphantly, running out to my car and hoping I'd catch Jack in time.
Relief washed over me as I spotted his car in the driveway, I jogged over to the front door and rang the bell, a few moments later Jack answered it but looked right through me as if I wasn't there and closed it again, obviously following through on his silent treatment.
'God dammit Jack!" I shouted, banging hard on the door. ''Open the God damn door! ..... Look, you even made me use a Panic! At The Disco lyric!"
I heard a throaty chuckle come from the other side of the wood and it opened slowly, Jack stood there smiling. ''Sup?" He greeted, looking down at the bag by my feet.
''We going on holiday or what? I'm paying for myself though.''
''Well, I, Uh....I guess I'll have to go with or what.''
''Eh?'' I quizzed, confused.
''It's not until tomorrow you moron.'' He winked.
I threw my head back feeling really stupid. ''I fucking knew I should have text you first...ugh, fine, I'll come back in the morning.'' I said turning around and making my way over to my car.
''You're already here. May as well stay the night. The guys were gonna come over so we could go to the airport together, but I'll just tell them I'm too tired.''
I nodded as he did his goofy little smile, I walked in and he slapped my ass. Oh, okay.
After Jack served up some pasta he put on Home Alone, saying all the words in unison with the characters and it was actually really cute.
It got to about midnight when he suggested we got some sleep. We argued for a few minutes as to where I would sleep; I told him that I was fine on the couch, but he wasn't having any of it, so I ended up in his room once again. I changed into my pajama bottoms and led in his bed whilst he was in the bathroom. He crawled in next to me and we laid in a comfortable silence, I plucked up the courage and rolled over to face him, placing an arm across his chest.
''Uh...what're you doing, Lex?''
''What does it look like?''
''Well I don't know because it's dark and I can't see for shit.'' He smirked.
''Clever,'' I said sarcastically. ''D'ya want me to stop?''
''No!" He exclaimed before I could barely finish my question.
Jack rotated so that we were now facing one another. I still couldn't see anything but I could tell because his feet were pointing to mine, our toes touching softly.
A quick squeak of the bed happened and I could feel his warm breath escaping his mouth and hitting my own. Was he leaning in to kiss me? My question was pretty much confirmed when I felt his finger tip trail down from my ear, along my jaw bone and hooking his index finger under my chin, pulling me closer and pressing his lips to mine.
We carried on with innocent kisses for a while, neither of us really wanting to take it further. I cuddled into his chest and he kissed the top of my hair. ''Night, Lexy.''
''G'night, Jay.''
Notes
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What happens in the last chapter cuz its gone. Omg though amazing story
5/29/16