Nothing Personal

Jack--

Graduation was getting closer and closer, and the closer it got, the more nervous I got. It was one month before graduation, and I was seriously nervous.

At lunch, Alex and I kept quiet as Rian and Cass asked Zack questions about his girlfriend, and he looked more smitten with every question he answered. He said they'd been going strong for about a month now, and that she didn't go to our school, so he was excited about graduation, because he could see her everyday after.

I didn't pay much attention to their conversation much after that point, and I just wrapped an arm around Alex. His arms were finally healed, and Nathan Grace hasn't bothered to touch him again.

"Attention seniors, your speeches are due today. You cannot walk if they're not turned in. Thank you," is what came over the loud speaker. I had turned mine in last week, so I didn't need to worry.

"Alex.. you wanna walk around?" I asked. He nodded and we both stood up and left the table, hands clasped together tightly. We stopped by Alex's locker, where a bunch of freshmen were standing and talking. I just leaned against his locker and pulled Alex into my arms. He wrapped his around my neck and smiled.

"I love you Jay," he said.

"And I love you, Lex," I said. He pressed his lips on mine and pushed himself against me. The freshmen had stopped talking and were now whispering among each other, probably staring at us, but I didn't give two fucks.

"Hey, faggots! I'm talking to you!" A voice yelled. The freshmen scurried off. Moments later, Alex was pulled from my arms. I opened my eyes and scowled. Of course it was Nathan.

"You motherfucking piece of shit. Get your filthy hands off of him!" I said, but Nathan only sent me a glare.

"Oh look, his wrists are healed.. but you can still very clearly see 'faggot' and 'queer'. Not a big surprise there," Nathan said, making my temper dangerously high.

"Jacky, do something!" Asked begged, for he was pinned to the ground with Nathan on his hips. I was the only one who could sit on Alex like that, and it pissed me off that Nathan was doing it.

"Oh! They even have gay nicknames for each other!" Nathan said. The crowd of people who had gathered didn't laugh. I ran at him and sent my fist flying. I caught Rian's gaze, but looked away quickly. Nathan landed with a thud on the ground and I picked my sobbing Alex up off the ground. I kissed his cheek and shoved him into Rian's arms.

"I swear to fucking God, Grace. The next time you touch Alex, my fist won't be the only thing in your face. Got it!?" I growled.

"Hey! Break it up! Break it. Up!" A teacher said as he pushed through everyone. I was aware of Alex's sobs, and it broke my heart.

"You come with me!" He said, pointing at me. I approached Alex and gently took him from Rian. He immediately latched onto me, sobbing still. I hugged him for a minute, just rubbing his back.

"Look out!" Someone yelled. I looked in time just to see a fist flying at my face, and I shoved Alex and myself to the floor, making Nathan stumble as his fist took his body with him to the ground. I got Alex up and I led him to the teacher who took hold of my left arm firmly.

"The boy stays here," he said.

"No he doesn't," I said, pulling Alex closer to me.

"He has t-"

"He was involved, so he's fucking coming!" I said angrily. The teacher nodded and led us down the hall and into his classroom. He closed and locked the door behind him, then led us to his desk. I took a seat and pulled Alex into my lap, where I wrapped my arms around his torso.

"Please get another chair," the teacher said. Alex stood up and I huffed angrily, while I grabbed Alex a chair. I placed it next to mine and Alex sat down. I sat down after him and took his hand.

"I'm Mr. Harvick.. and I want to know what happened," he said.

"Well.. the two of us were just leaning against his locker, kissing, when Nathan Grace came up, pulled him away from me, and pinned him to the ground. Nathan made some snide remark about his wrists, and it set me off, so I punched him in the face," I said, avoiding mine and Alex's names. Mr. Harvick nodded.

"It's what he said true, boy?" He asked Alex, who looked up and nodded.

"Alright. Get out of my room," he said while he stared at our hands.

"Are.. are you against gays, Mr. Harvick?" I asked.

"As a matter of fact, I am. Now get out," he said. I glared at him as I helped Alex up, and we left together, my arm around his waist, his around mine.

"What a sexist bastard," I muttered. Alex stopped me and I noticed he wasn't crying anymore.

"Thanks, Jacky.." He said quietly. I cupped his cheek and smiled.

"Anything for you, Lex. Anything, I promise," I said. I kissed his soft lips gently and smiled. The bell then rang, and I walked Alex to his class.

I seriously love this boy.

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