I gotta say something I've been thinking about.
I can't wait to lay around with you.
And tell you all the secrets I've been keeping to myself.
It's been awhile since I've felt butterflies.
Do you feel the same way too?
If every single second could last that much longer.
Would you hold me?


Alex pulled away from their hug that lasted nearly a decade. He smiled at Jack, still worried about him.

"You're gonna stay here, and get some good rest; I'm not letting you go back there." Alex stated, sitting beside Jack again. Jack shook his head, sitting up.

"N-No, Alex, I-this is your bed, not mine." Jack suddenly says, sounding on the edge of more tears.

"Jack, it's fine, I promise you." Alex smiled sweetly, desperately wanting that horrified look on Jack's face to disappear. Jack sank a little lower, and Alex leaned over pulling the covers around Jack, basically tucking him in.

"Alright, I'll see you in the mor-"

"No!" Jack shouted, sitting back up fully, his hands through his hair and his head down.

"He'll get me. S-Stay. I don't want him t-to get me." Jack stuttered, his voice cracking almost, and he brought his knees up to his chest, resting his elbows and head on them, his hands still through his hair. His body began to shake again.

"Shh, I won't let him hurt you, I won't," Alex cooed, rubbing Jack's knees, trying to calm the boy down.

"I'll sleep here, okay? Next to you."Alex climbed over the bed, getting under the covers and half lying down, half sitting up.

"I'm here now." Alex said, his voice so smooth to Jack. Jack turned his head to the caramel haired boy who was laying next to him. Alex could see the fear in Jack's eyes, he opened his arms, inviting Jack for a hug, because he sure looks like he needs one. But Jack just stared at Alex, confused on what he was meant to do. Alex rolled his eyes, a smile at his lips.

"You look like you need a hug." He said, looking down at his chest before looking at Jack's eyes. Alex's always been a caring person, well, ever since what happened with his brother. He's always wanted everyone to have a good life, unless you didn't deserve one. Jack deserves care and love, the part he hasn't had in his life.

"I-I think I do? B-But are you sure?" Jack asks shyly, his cheeks going a little darker at the thought of hugging Alex. Alex nodded confidently.

"You deserve a hug, come here." Alex chuckled, watching Jack position himself so he was laying down under the covers.

"I-I-okay." Jack blushed as Alex scooped Jack in his arms, moving closer to him so he could rest his head on his chest.

"There you are." Alex grinned, hugging Jack's slightly shaking body around him, loving the warmth of the boy. He knew he was acting like a mother, but he just wanted Jack to feel better. Jack kept his hands to himself, not knowing where to put them. He felt a little awkward.

"A-Alex, where do I put my hands? They h-hurt being in this p-position." He says against Alex's shirt. Alex let out an 'Aw' by accident. He couldn't keep it in. Jack blushed even more.

"The most comfortable place to put them is around my waist, but if you're not comfortable with doing that, um, then I don't know." Alex chuckled, smiling at the thought of Jack's hands around his waist.

"Okay, o-only if you don't mind." Jack mumbled, shyly placing his hands around Alex's waist. He tucked his head further into Alex's chest, trying to hide the embarrassment on his face. Alex just rested his head on Jack's head, reaching over to turn the little lamp off with his hand.

"A-Alex." Jack mumbled, trying not to sound annoying. He's said so much today, it was actually becoming exhausting for him.

"Yes, Jack?" Alex asks, wrapping his arm back around Jack. The darker haired boy got butterflies at the pit of his stomach at that movement.

"Thank you. You've help me m-more than you know." He whispered, closing his eyes, smelling in the scent of Alex.

"I did?" Alex asks, a little confused, because this is the only time he's actually helped Jack, or so he thinks.

"You do. I just...don't freak out when I say this, please." Jack said, bringing his head up so he can look at Alex. Alex looked down, looking at Jack's completely black eyes. They could hardly see each other through the dimness of the room, but they could just make out the shapes of each others' faces. Alex nodded, signalling Jack to carry on.

"Well, when you, uh, when you speak to me, and I-I feel t-triggered or something, it uh, you uh, help me. Y-You've saved my life, y'know." Jack looked down, away from Alex's eyes. The caramel haired boy was shocked. I saved someone's life? But how? Just by speaking to Jack, I saved him? Alex was lost for words, not knowing on what to say. There was a silence and Alex finally got the words to say.

"Jack, I, I really don't know what to say. H-How? It must of been more than speaking that helped you through it." Alex says, not believing he was capable of saving someone's life. Jack looked back up to Alex, his eyes twinkling in the dark.

"I- You're really kind, and it makes me feel like I'm not completely invisible or worthless. You make me feel happy a-and strange." It was true. Alex makes Jack more happen than music, and that's saying something. The strange part, well, the strange part is his feelings towards the other. He's always getting butterflies that sting like stinging nettles. The other is always making Jack blush rather from not being used to being complimented, or that fact that Alex's saying it.

"Wow, I'm really happy I can help you, Jack. You make me feel happy...and strange too." Alex mumbled the last bit, the happy and strange are the same feelings that Jack has. Alex just always finds himself wanting to kiss the other boy, but he tells himself the other doesn't feel the same way.

"Strange, too? I hope it's f-for the same reason as mine." Jack murmurs, not really knowing why he had said that out loud.

"Why, what's your reason?" Alex asks, making Jack regret letting them words slip out. He shook his head.

"I-It doesn't matter. I can't tell you. Not now anyway. You won't... You won't feel..." Jack groaned, giving up on trying to say the right words, instead, he leaned up to Alex, his breath tickling Alex's lips.

I shouldn't be doing this. I really shou~

His thoughts were gone immediately as he felt Alex press his lips to Jack's, closing his eyes and just letting it happen. He didn't know if this is what Jack wants, but he couldn't care less, because he was kissing him, and it felt right. Alex's hand travelled up Jack's neck, his fingers in his hair. He noticed the way Jack was really timid at kissing, but that made the moment even better. Both boy's had the same fireworks in their guts, exploding and hitting the insides of their belly. This is exactly what Jack wanted to do. To taste Alex's lips, to feel the softness of the kisses, and he finally got it.

Alex was about to bite Jack's lower lip when the front door opened and closed. His mum. Alex quickly pulled away from the kiss, he turns over, away from Jack, keeping his hands at his chest. Jack let go off Alex's waist, feeling super awkward because Alex didn't seem like he wanted to look at Jack ever again. Jack took this as an opportunity to climb out off Alex's bed, slipping his feet inside his shoes.

"Jack, I'm sorry. I-I don't know...I just. Stay here please. I understand if you don't want to be in the same bed as me;I can sleep downstairs. But please, please don't go back there." Alex begged, finally turned around, looking at the stood up Jack. Jack stopped what he was doing, looking down at the floor.

"I-" He was cut off by the door opening and then a scream. Alex's mum.

"What the Hell are you doing in my son's room!" She shouted, making Jack flinch. Her voice was the same volume as his dad's. As Jack was blocking the view of Alex, she couldn't see him.

"M-Mum, calm down!" Alex shouts back. Isobel still couldn't see him, Jack was too frightened to move.

"Who is this boy?" She asks in a calmer voice, but shock still there. She stared at Jack strangely, finding it weird that he hadn't lifted his head up once.

"This is Jack, my friend. I'm sorry I never told you I had someone 'round, but he's going through some stuff and I insisted that he stays here for a couple of days." Alex says, trying to calm his mum. He didn't really plan on letting Jack stay here for a couple of days before, but now he wants to. And he desperately wants his mum to exit the room so he can also calm Jack down.

"You could've told me! You didn't even ask!" She raised her voice again. Them words made Jack want to cry, his first thoughts were: she obviously doesn't like me. He wanted to tell her that he was just leaving, but he didn't have the guts to.

"Mum, can Jack stay over for a couple of days?" Alex asked kindly, sitting up so he could see his mum. Isobel sighed.

"Of course, but warn me next time." She gave in. Alex smiled. Jack bit down on his lip.

"Thank you, and sorry I didn't tell you."

She nodded, finally walking out the door and closing it.

"Jack, I'm sorry." Alex sighed softly, moving over to the edge of the bed where Jack was standing, flinging his legs over.

"It's okay." Jack mumbled, playing with the ends of his sleeves, turning around so Alex wasn't looking at his back.

"No, I mean, sorry for kissing you. I made you uncomfortable a-"

"No you d-dint. I was g-going to do the same thing." Jack admitted, looking over to the door. He really wanted to leave just to past the embarrassment.

"You did?" At least Alex felt better. A lot better actually. Knowing that Jack's intentions were to kiss him made him happy. Jack didn't answer, he turned around quickly, running to the door. Alex got up fast, grabbing Jack by the hand he was going to use to open the door. He turned Jack's body around and pushed him against the wall, and intertwined their fingers together. He got on his tippy-toes, letting his breath tickle Jack's lips. Then, it was the darker haired boy who connect their lips together.

Notes

Therrrree, are you happy nowww? Cx They finally kissed. >:C
By the way, I just realised how much the quote relates to the chapter o-o I hope you likey and more Jalex will be on your wayyyy!