Jack

The next day, Jack woke up early to prepare breakfast in bed for Alex. He was still in celebration mode and it was Saturday, so he had a bit more time.

Soon, the scent of food was wafting through the house; Alex loved the ham and eggs he had made, he practically inhaled them. The eating was followed by some lazy cuddling and kissing.
A bit later, the phone rang. Alex groaned and forced himself out of bed. Jack watched him.

“Gaskarth,” he yawned. There was a little pause, he listened and then he suddenly seemed a lot more alert.

“Hey. Thanks so much. So what does that mean now?” he asked. He looked a little pale. He continued to listen, walked around a little.

“Oh fuck. Is that really the only way to resolve it?” He sat down.

“I see. Well, thanks anyways. Bye, see you,” he said and ended the call. He didn’t move, he just sat there and stared at the ground. Jack almost didn’t dare to disturb him but curiosity got the better of him.

“Alex? What is it?” he asked softly.

“I… My good friend from the Vatican just called and he spoke to someone who is very high in the hierarchy and apparently the only way I can remain a priest and stay in this place is bringing a lawsuit against the bishop.”

“Oh.”

“Yeah. I don’t have the money for it and as it looks, I can’t do anything,” Alex said, lowering his head.

“Maybe there still is a solution?” Jack asked cautiously.

“There isn’t! I just don’t know how!” Alex shouted, suddenly angry. Jack flinched back; he was reminded of the many times he had been yelled at in his previous relationship.

“I’m sorry,” he whispered, making himself as small ask possible as anxiety rose in him.

“No, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have shouted, I’m just so stressed and I have no idea how to deal with all of this and just… I’m so sorry,” Alex said, looking at Jack with tears in his eyes.

“It’s okay,” Jack said, holding out his arms for Alex. Alex obeyed and hugged Jack.

“You could try flying out to the Vatican and talk to the pope?” Jack suggested.

“With what money?” Alex scoffed.

“I don’t know…”

“God, this is all so fucked up,” Alex groaned.

Jack didn’t really know what to say so he just hugged Alex and held him tight.

“I’m so sorry I caused all this,” he whispered.

“No! Jack, don’t be sorry! You’re so amazing and I don’t regret anything we did, I’m just upset that it ended up like this,” Alex said softly, cupping Jack’s face in his hands.

“We’ll find a solution, I promise,” Jack said softly.

“You’re amazing,” Alex said, a tiny smile appearing on his face.

“You are,” Jack gave back, smiling too now.

“We both are,” Alex laughed.

Jack just kissed him and hugged him more.

“Bed?” Jack suggested.

“If we cuddle, yes,” Alex said. “I could use some cuddles.”

“Of course we will cuddle.”

Notes

Aw Alex... Jack and you are so cute :)

-Laura