Long Live Us

*Jack POV*

The Wednesday after the party, Jack was going to Zack's early, then Rian and Alex would join them later on for band practice. The registration bell had just gone, signalling freedom for the sixth formers, and now they eagerly walked towards and gate and away from the school. As agreed, the muscular boy was waiting by the entrance, leaning on the small metal fence by the road. Jack squealed happily and ran the rest of the way, throwing himself at the boy who caught his easily. Twisting in the strong arms so he was being carried bridal style, he grinned at the brown haired boy who just looked back at him, eyebrows slightly raised.
"Such a faggot." He muttered, hooking his arm under Jack's legs more so he had a better grip.
"Hey!" The dark haired boy whined at the comment, poking Zack's cheek because he knew how much he despised people doing it. As expected, he got the death glare, but they continued on towards where the muscular boys car was parked. Zack plopped Jack down when they reached his battered Fiat, and they both climbed in.
The drive to his house was short, and after half an hour they were both sitting on the couch in Zack's shed with multiple bowls of crisps and fizzy drinks.
"We hardly ever hang out just us two anymore." The shorter boy cemented as he put the disk into the xbox and handed a controller to Jack.
"I know! You're always at the bloody gym though." Taking the controller he replied, pouting and frowning as Zack sat next to him. His muscles were incredible. Jack felt, and knew he looked, puny and pathetic next to the bulky boy. The dark haired boy wasn't exaggerating when he said always in the gym - at least 80% of the texts telling him Zack's location were "I'm at the gym".
"Whatever. You've obviously replaced me with Alex." Zack shot him a cheeky smile, making Jack roll his eyes.
"Good one Zee!" He retorted sarcastically, watching the screen as they scrolled through and made their weapon choices.
"So how is your little lover boy? We haven't really had a proper chat about him." Taking a sip from his can as the game started, Zack spoke.
“He’s good.” Jack started, pausing to concentrate as he bolted across the map to hide behind a tree, lying in wait for a passing player to be his victim.
“Yeah I know, I noticed we haven't spoken about him. There’s not that much to say.” Zack responded with a hmm, violently hitting the shoot button as someone ran past his own spot, letting out a “yessss” when the kill was successful.
“So you defo like him?”
Jack nodded.
“And you’re thinking of making things serious?”
Jack hesitated for a moment, before nodding again.
“You seem unsure.” Zack stated, glancing quickly at the taller boy. Jack remained silent for a minute, grunting angrily when his character got blown up, before replying.
“I dunno. Like, I like him, like, really like him. But I’m..well, me. I don’t do relationship shit, I don’t like feeling tied down. I like being wild and free. And plus I was straight before I met him, thats still really freaking me out to be honest.” He ended with a quiet sigh. It felt good to openly voice his worried. Admittedly, there was many more, but they were minor compared to the big two. He still didn’t have a clue to what he was expecting, or what he even wanted, between him and Alex. He wanted something, but didn’t know what. Alex was yet to find out the severity of Jack’s commitment issues, but he was sure that a story of past girlfriends would come up and some point and scare the brunette off. Jack was actually surprised he hadn’t run from Alex already. Normally by now, he would have gotten bored and left the girl for someone else. Maybe that was the hinter that he needed to prove that this was right. That he hadn’t left, that he still felt the need to be with Alex, to be near him, to have him.
“I can tell you like him. I can see it in your eyes. What are you guys doing for Valentine’s Day then? Anything?” Zack questioned, smirking slightly at Jack.
“Honestly, I haven’t got a clue. I have a few ideas for a surprise, and Jenna will make me do something, so yeah I don’t know.” The lanky boy replied honestly with a shrug, taking a chug from his drink as he died, again. He was definitely getting worse at this game.
“That girl had you on smash.” Zack said with a laugh.
“Let’s be honest, we have each other on smash.” Jack replied, laughing along with him.
They spent the next few hours playing on the xbox, chatting about normal things, ranging from music to what colour alien dicks would be, until Alex and Rian arrived for band practice. As they greeted them, Jack realised how much he loved his friends. Zack’s disinterested nature in everything just made him that much funnier, and he would say it how it is. No sugar coating from the musclular lump, just straight out. And Jack admired that in him. In reality, he was a gentle giant, and Jack knew he couldn’t live without him.

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As predicted, that weekend Jenna had forced Jack down to the shopping centre to do some prepping for a Valentine’s Day surprised. By forced, Jenna had literally dragged him to the other busstop from therapy so they were heading to the town. The blonde was proud of herself, and it was obvious she was determined to ensure that Jack went all out for this “special day” next week.
“So do you have any ideas?” she questioned again, looking at the dark haired boy who just rolled his eyes.
“I don’t know, Jen. I have one like, strange and very embarrassing kinky idea. But nothing cute and fluffy.” He said the last sentence throwing his hands about a bit and pulling a face. Romance wasn’t his thing. He felt he had already overstepped the mark with the first date he put together, and a few small little things he was managed to muster up since then. But now something big was expected, and he wasn’t going to cut it. Jack didn’t even know what the brunette would be expecting. Technically he shouldn’t expect anything, considering they weren’t actually a couple. But at the same time he would, because they were something.
‘This is why I don’t bother.’ Jack groaned internally, lolling his head back onto the headrest.
“What’s this idea then? Do I want to know?” Jenna asked, scrunching up her face as she waited for an answer.
“Well I’d need your help.” He started, knowing he definitely wouldn’t be able to conduct this without a girl. She motioned for him to continue, curiosity sparking in her bright eyes.
“So I was thinking, I could get like, some sexy underwear or something, and dress up and make him breakfast and do that or something.” Jack spoke quickly, waiting for a reaction from Jenna. She seemed confused, her eyebrows slowly coming together.
“Do they do sexy male underwear?” she questioned, tipping her head to once side.
“That’s were you, as a girl, come in.” He prompted with a small laugh, feeling his cheeks heat up and he ruffled his hair, flicking his fringe back into place. Jenna’s face lit up, and a grin spread across her face.
“I’m in. You’re so doing this.” She said quickly with no hesitation, laughing to herself.
‘What have i gotten myself into now?’ Jack asked himself, closing his eyes and dropping his head into his hands, shaking it slightly. There was no way he could back out of this ridiculous idea he had sprung up with when he was horny in the shower the other night. He desperately tried to rack his brains for a better, less weird, and less awkward, idea, but could come up with nothing. Mostly, his mind was curious to know what Alex’s reaction would be to him dressed up as a sexy women. What could possibly go wrong?

"Please don't make me do this..." Jack murmured, standing outside Victoria Secrets with Jenna next to him.
"It was a stupid idea and he'll hate it and it's really embarrassing and what the hell I don't want to go in there!" He begged, his eyes wise with fear as he took in the shop in front of them. They'd been standing there for a solid few minutes, and as each moment passed the fear built up inside the tall boy. There was no way he would ever be able to pull this off.
"Don't make me call Zack to carry you in." Jenna threatened.
"Like you would get Zack in there." Jack scoffed in reply. Jenna went silent, she looked ready to admit defeat. In the silence, Jack weighed up his options.
If he did this, he would have something for Valentines day, he could go home, there was a chance Alex would like it, and it would be funny. However, he would be totally humiliated in the shop and would have to pretend to be Jenna's boyfriend, to potentially be humiliated by Alex and turn him off forever more.
If he didn't go in, then he would have to think of another idea, and spend the rest of the day wandering aimlessly around the shops with Jenna. It just wasn't worth it.
"Fuck it. Lead the way." Jack finally stated, plastering his fake smile to his face and looking down at the blonde girl.
"Hallelujah! We'll just pretend we're shopping for me, okay?" She said with bright eyes, prancing happily into the shop. Jack though it was weird how much girls liked buying underwear, like, who really cares? He had never once noticed a past girls lingerie as he flung it across the room.
They entered the shop, Jack a lot more hesitant than Jenna, and he felt instantly out of his comfort zone. There were bras and pants everywhere. Every colour imaginable, every style known to man. It was ridiculous. Jenna scanned the shop, before bouncing over to the "fancy dress" section. When Jack reached her, he couldn't help the smile that broke across his face. This was going to be great. Jenna had a grin plastered on her own face as her eyes danced over the brightly coloured costumes in front of her. She reached forward and picked one out, holding it out with her arm to show Jack. There wasn't very much of it. There was a stretch of fabric with blue and white stripes which would stretch down the front of the body, with frills where the boobs would be, and it would be tied up with thin navy string like a bikini. Jack shook his head, suppressing a giggle at the image of himself wearing that. Jenna frowned and put it back, taking out her next choice. It was a cheer leaders outfit, with a short pink skirt and matching bralet, and it came with two poms poms.
"Jen there's no point in that I don't have boobs." He said, gesturing towards the see through too half which came with an 'extra push up' label. Jenna agreed with a laugh and a small shrug, before putting it back. Deciding to wander a bit, the dark haired boy walked a few more paces further into the shop, keeping his eyes on the fancy dress section. He didn't actually have a clue as to what he was looking for. He sort if hoped he would know when he saw it.
After feeling like he has walked up and down the selection at least eight times, and having at least three arguments with Jenna, something caught his eye. Slowly, like if he walked over too fast it would spook and run off, he grabbed Jenna and led her over. He reached it, and told the blonde to pick it out. Frowning slightly in confusion, she did, and Jack knew his face lit up.
"This one." He said with a voice of finality. It wasn't anything specific, but it was cute. There was thigh white netting socks, which had black bows at the top, with a short black tutu. Instantly he pictured himself with his, with a black bow tie around his neck, standing with a tray of breakfast as Alex woke up. Perfect.
"Try it on." Jenna demanded, easing him over to the changing rooms. Unable to protest, Jack followed her, avoiding eye contact with the shop worker stood by the rooms. They walked through the curtain and stood in the small room together. Eager to see what it looked like, Jack stripped off whilst Jenna sorted everything out. He pulled the socks on, carefully, before pulling the tutu on so it sat around his waist. He turned to look in the mirror, and grinned happily. He loved it. Jenna let out a small wolf whistle, making him blush, but the grin wasn't to be wiped off. "I approve." The blonde girl said, nodding her head and smirking.
"Me too." Jack replied with a wink, slyly admiring himself. This Valentines day was going to be awesome. He just hoped Alex liked this as much as he did.

Notes

do you like his idea?:3

so a horse stood on my foot tonight and now i have a swollen toe yay!

thank you all for reading, enjoy! love you all <3