Alex’s POV

Last night at my parents was amazing. We had such a great chat and lots of laughs. Jack and I nearly got caught having sex in the bathroom, it was hysterical. I was now relaxing by the local pool as Zack, Rian and Jack swam around in the pool. Rian and Zack were teaching Jack how to swim, I found it quite adorable. My phone went off and I pulled it out of my pocket. It was a text from Austin.

“Can we meet up later? - Austin”

I sighed as I typed a reply. I can’t believe I kissed him back yesterday. I somehow got a thrill but then I felt guilty afterwards. My phone went again and I looked at it again.

“No one has to know - Austin”

I bit my lip as I put away it away, not even bothering to reply. I turned back to see Jack walking over. He ruffled his hair and I smirked at how sexy it looked.

“Hey gorgeous” I mused.

“Hey you” Jack replied, planting a kiss on my lips.

I let out a satisfied moan at his touch and Jack smiled into the kiss before pulling away.

“Who were you texting?” Jack asked.

“You always ask me that” I replied.

“I’m just curious” he laughed.

“I was asking Billie if we could meet up when we stop off in Oakland” I answered.

“Sounds like a plan” Jack replied.

I smiled as Jack sat on my lap, his board shorts still soaking wet.

“You ass!” I exclaimed.

Jack chuckled evilly as he quickly went back to the pool and jumped in. My phone went again and I groaned.

“I’ll be waiting - Austin”

*Time lapse one hour*

Jack and I were cuddled on the bed on the bus, watching some movies. I felt Jack shift a little and it was really off putting.

“Jack is something wrong?” I asked.

“I’m just worried” he whispered.

“About?” I questioned.

“Austin, I’m worried that he’s trying to take you away from me and I don’t want that to happen Lex” Jack mumbled, hugging me closer.

“Jack, he’s not going to take me away from you. I’m not involved with him at all. I love you alright” I replied.

My chest hurt about the lie that I just told. I do love Jack, but I do seem to have become involved with Austin. If Jack ever found out he would never forgive me. That’s why I need to keep this secret, so not to hurt anyone.

“I know Lex, I love you too” Jack sighed.

I lifted his chin up and kissed him softly, parting my lips slightly as Jack ran his tongue along my bottom lip. We were suddenly interrupted by a knock at the door and I groaned as we pulled away.

“Come in” I spoke.

The door opened and Zack stood there with a smile on his face.

“We have a visitor” he replied.

I raised an eyebrow as Jack and I got off the bed and walked down the bunk area to the kitchen area.

“Um, who are we expecting?” Jack questioned.

Suddenly someone jumped out from under the table and I screamed and hid behind Jack. I peered over his shoulder as I saw our good friend Vic Fuentes standing before us.

“Vic!” I yelled excitedly.

“Alex!” he exclaimed.

I laughed as we embraced in a tight hug, I haven’t seen Vic in over three months, I’ve been missing him. We pulled away as Vic looked at Jack and smiled.

“Jack!” he screamed.

I chuckled as they embraced and then pulled away. I stood by Jack and took his hand gently in mine. Vic looked down and smiled.

“So how’s the relationship going?’ he asked.

“It has its ups and downs but other than that, it’s great” I replied.

Vic nodded with a smile as we sat down, Jack cuddling into my side.

“So what’s new with you Vic?” Jack asked.

I saw a slight blush cross Vic’s face and I just knew something had happened. He’s been going on and on about Jaime the past few months.

“Fuenciado happened didn’t it?” I questioned.

Vic nodded and all of us stared making a big to do about it. We’re never going to shut up about this now.

*Time lapse three hours*

I knocked on the apartment door twice, waiting for an answer. I played with the sleeves on my shirt and ruffled my hair a little. The door opened quickly and I met my gaze with Austin’s.

“I knew you’d come” he whispered.

“I can stay for an hour, I told Jack I was off to arrange some things for tour venues” I mumbled.

“We better be quick then” Austin purred, pulling me into the room by my shirt.

I slammed the door behind me as I was thrust against the wall. Austin’s lips connected to mine and I moaned, gripping to his shirt. He worked his hands under my shirt and put pressure on my hips.

“Austin” I gasped.

He smirked as he worked his way down my neck and nipped on the skin. I gripped his shirt tighter as I felt myself harden in my jeans. Austin stood back as he pulled his shirt off and then pulled mine clean off.

“Still beautiful as always” Austin growled seductively.

I smirked as I grabbed Austin’s hand and walked with him to the bedroom. My hormones were taking over me, I wanted to be in control. I pushed Austin onto the bed and crawled over him, kissing my way up to his lips. He had a smug grin on his face as he gripped my ass slightly and I chuckled, biting his bottom lip.

“You ready to play?” I purred teasingly.

“Am I ever” Austin whispered, pressing his lips to mine again in a heated kiss.

*Time lapse one hour*

I pulled my shirt over my head as I left the apartment building. I can’t believe I did this, but I need to keep it a secret, Jack can’t know. I sighed as I walked down the street to the venue we were playing at tomorrow. I walked around the back to where the tour bus was, sighing as I tried to play it cool and not act suspicious.

“Tacos!” a voice yelled.

Has to be Vic I thought as I chuckled. I stopped just before the bus and went to grab my phone. I couldn’t find it anywhere, what the hell? Maybe I left it at Austin’s? Or it’s in my drawer on the bus. I groaned as I walked over to the bus and knocked on it. Stupid door locks from the outside. There was some shouting and it made me confused a little. The bus door opened and Vic was glaring at me angrily. I raised an eyebrow as I stepped onto the bus. My heart sunk and the colour drained from my face as I saw Jack, on the floor, my phone in his hand and tears streaming down his face.

Jack’s POV

Alex had left over an hour ago to sort out some tour venue things. I had no idea what he was talking about but I pretended I did. I gave him a kiss goodbye and he only smiled slightly. There was no I love you or a quick kiss back. It sort of had me worried.

“Hey guys what shall we have for dinner!” Rian called.

“Tacos!” Vic yelled.

I laughed as I opened the door to Alex and I’s room. I noticed something blue sitting on the floor and I went to pick it up. It was Alex’s phone. I raised an eyebrow, he never leave his phone. I sighed as I walked back down the bunk area with Alex’s phone in my hand. Curiosity got the better of me and I opened his messages. I stopped short as my breathing hitched and my heart started pounding.

“Can we meet up later - Austin”

“I don’t know Austin...-Alex”

“No one has to know - Austin”

“Jack’s suspicious already - Alex”

“Tell him a lie - Austin”

“But he’s my boyfriend Austin - Alex”

“Please Lex, I need some fun in my life - Austin”

“Fine, I’ll be around later, but only for an hour - Alex”

“I’ll be waiting - Austin”

“Hmm, you better be - Alex”

“Oh I will be, the things I’m going to do to you will be unforgettable ;) x - Austin”

“ ;) - Alex”

My heart stopped as tears started streaming down my face and I dropped to the floor. I started sobbing hysterically as Vic, Rian and Zack ran into the room to see what was wrong.

“Jack what happened!” Zack exclaimed.

I held Alex’s phone out shakily as Rian and Zack read the messages, a hint of anger on their faces. As if on cue, there was a knock on the bus door.

“Answer it Vic!” Rian yelled.

Vic turned around as he went to the door, ready to shoot daggers at Alex. I heard Alex walk onto the bus and I looked up to face him. He gasped as he caught me holding his phone.

“H-how did you get that?” he asked.

I stood up as I glared at Alex, tears still spilling from my eyes.

“It was on the floor and I picked it up! I guess curiosity got the better of me and I looked! I wish I hadn’t! But then I wouldn’t have found out about your dirty little secret!” I roared, tears choking me slightly.

“Jack, I-I’m so sorry, let me explain” Alex whispered.

“Fuck off Alex!” I yelled, throwing his phone at him. “If this is payback for me sleeping with Billie before we were together, then you’re an asshole! Why Alex! You said you loved me! We’re done ok! Don’t you dare talk to me for the rest of this tour! You can sleep in your fucking bunk because I can’t stand being around you right now! I loved you Alex and this is how you show me you love me! Bastard!” I yelled, storming down the bunks to the room.

I walked in and threw Alex’s stuff out into the alley before slamming the door and dropping to my knees. I sobbed as I gripped my hair tight, cursing and yelling in the process. I dragged myself up onto the bed and grabbed a pillow, but it smelt like Alex and I yelled again, throwing it away as a photo of Alex and I fell and smashed. How could I be so stupid? Why did I ever fall for him in the first place?

*Time lapse next morning*

Last night consisted of me sobbing my eyes out into Rian’s arms. I’ve never felt so low in my life. I gave Alex another chance and he just played me again. I was sitting up in bed now, feeling tired as hell. I’d already been to Twitter to break the news, my phone was going absolutely crazy. We have a show tonight, then we are off to somewhere new tomorrow. Suddenly a knock sounded at the door.

“Come in” I mumbled.

Rian opened the door and stepped aside.

“You have a guest” he issued.

I looked up as I saw that familiar black hair and green eyes.

“Billie?” I asked.

He nodded as Rian left, closing the door behind him.

“Why are you here?” I questioned.

“I heard about Alex and figured I would come and have a chat with you. It was partly Rian’s idea” he replied.

I nodded as Billie sat on the edge of the bed and he rested his hand on mine. I felt fresh tears welling up in my eyes as Billie pulled me into his embrace. I found a great sense of comfort in Billie.

“I don’t know what to do” I whispered.

“You’ll be ok Jack, y’know, you need to take a break, from everything. But most importantly you need to show that you’re strong. Show Alex you’re strong, show him that you’re doing fine without him” Billie explained.

“I still love him” I mumbled.

“It will be like that for a few days” Billie replied.

I sat in silence for a moment. I do need a break, from Alex, from music, everything. I don’t know what to do anymore. I’ve cried enough and it’s time to fend for myself.

*Time lapse eight hours*

We’d just finished our show and let’s just say the mood was more than awkward. The crowd chanted Jalex as if they didn’t know we’d split. Alex ended up coming up to me and standing close to my face but I did one of my signature turn away movements, only making the crowd louder. I stepped off stage as I put my guitar to the side and sighed.

“Jack” a soft voice spoke.

I turned around to see Alex looking at me. Pain hit me again in the chest as I tried to keep the tears at bay.

“Alex I told you not to talk to me” I whispered.

“I can’t Jack, I-I miss you” he whispered back.

I looked away and shook my head.

“Please don’t Alex, you hurt me, you lied to me and you cheated. Don’t say you miss me” I snapped.

I felt a hand on my shoulder and I turned to see Billie.

“Come on, I’ll take you back to the bus” he whispered.

“No, take me to a bar” I replied.

I looked back at Alex. giving him a smug smile before turning around to leave with Billie. I could hear soft sobs coming from Alex, which hurt me to say the least, but I wasn’t going to let him bring me down any longer.

“Have you got the note?” Billie asked.

I nodded as I fished it out of my pocket.

“I’ll pick you up early morning, leave the note in your room then grab your shit and I’ll have my car parked out front. Our flight leaves around noon” Billie informed me.

I nodded as he put his arm around my shoulder. I was getting away from Alex for a few days, I needed it. I couldn’t stand being near him.

Notes

Nooooo I broke Jalex! I'm so sorry ;^; Admit it, you all saw it coming! You saw this ending badly with Austin! >.> But o: where do you think Jack is going? Enjoy. Title is from Kissing In Cars by Pierce The Veil.