"Okay? Do you understand?" Jack was talking on the phone. To who? I don't know.

"Jack, hurry up!" I called as I finished putting Jackie's jacket on. We were going to meet up with Alex & Stephanie at this fancy ass restaurant as a double date, because none of us had anything better to do.

"Hold on!" Jack yelled to me from the kitchen. I sighed. He's been acting weird since this morning, since Elizabeth called me. I was too afraid to ask him, just in case he'd blow up on me, & I didn't want that.

"You ready sweetie? Don't have to use the bathroom or anything?" I asked.

"No, I'm fine," Jackie said, & I smiled.

"Okay. Just be careful as to not annoy Uncle Rian & Aunt Cassadee, okay?" I asked. She smiled & nodded, & there was a knock on the door. I walked over & opened it, inviting Rian & Cass in. They were taking Jackie for the night, because the four of us, being me, Jack, Alex, & Stephanie, didn't know what time we'd be home, so Rian offered to babysit for us with Cass.

"Hey, Rebecca. Where's Jack?" Cass asked as her & Rian entered the house.

"He's in the kitchen, on the phone. Can I talk to you in the hall for a sec?" I asked, & she nodded, then followed me until we were out of earshot.

"What's up?" She asked, sounding concerned.

"Jack's been acting a little weird today.. like, this morning, my sister called, & ever since then he's been acting strange," I said. She furrowed her eyebrows together.

"Weird. Have you tried talking to him about it?" She asked.

"Whenever I've talked to him about anything today, he's given me short, quick answers. He's also been snappy too. I don't get it," I said.

"Yeah, that doesn't sound like Jack at all. Try taking to him about it?" She suggested.

"I'm afraid that if I do, it'll lead to an argument," I said quietly.

"I thought you were ready to go?" Jack asked, scaring me half to death.

"Yeah.. I'll be there in just a sec," I said, & he gave me a curt nod before disappearing.

"See?" I asked, and Cass nodded.

"Yeah, that's odd. I've never seen Jack act that way before," she said.

"Well, I'll see you guys & Jackie tomorrow when I go to pick her up. I'm gonna go before Jack star-"

"C'mon, Rebecca! We're gonna be late!" Jack yelled, making me sigh.

"Good luck," Cassadee said, & she followed me back out to the living room, stopping next to Rian who was gathering Jackie's things. Jack & I left the house after giving them a spare key, & we piled into his car.

The tension in the air was unbelievably thick. Jack & I didn't say anything to each other, & we didn't even hold hands, because his grip on the steering wheel with both hands was tight; his knuckles white. The whole ride was like that, & I didn't like it at all.

When we got to the restaurant, I made sure to get out of the car as quick as I could & find Alex & Stephanie. I was lucky that they were standing outside, waiting for us at the doors, because I rushed over to them quickly, leaving Jack behind.

"Hey! Glad you could finally make it!" Alex announced as I walked up.

"Yeah," I sighed. Jack walked up next to me, & we all headed inside.

"Reservation for Gaskarth?" Alex asked, & we were led to a table next to a window. I slid in beside the window, & Jack slid in next to me, & Alex & Stephanie did the same across from us.

"Here are your menus. I'll be back in a few to check up & see how you're doing. In the meantime, would any of you like anything to drink?" Our waiter asked. He had a sweet smile, but it disappeared when Jack used a harsh tone.

"I'll have a beer, thanks."

"Sure. Any specific kind?" He asked.

"Coors Light," Jack said, still using a harsh tone. I looked at Alex with an expression that he mirrored, & then looked back to the waiter.

"I'll... just have a water, please if you will," I said, & he nodded.

"Same," Stephanie said.

"I'm fine for now," Alex said, & the waiter walked away.

"What the fuck, Jack? Show some courtesy!" Alex said, loud enough so only the four of us could hear. Jack only grunted & leaned back. I opened my menu with a shake of my head, & I looked through it, deciding that I wanted a medium rare steak & a salad. I'd only just set my menu down when the waiter returned with our drinks.

"Are you guys ready to order?" He asked after placing my water in front of me. I nodded along with Alex's voice, & the waiter smiled.

"Great! What would it be?"

After dinner, we all departed. I hugged both Steph & Alex goodbye, while Jack just stalked off towards the car.

"I'll see you guys later. I better go," I said quietly, & I followed Jack. I got in the car, not ready for another tension filled drive, especially when Jack had alcohol in his system. He'd had five beers tonight, & to say I was scared of him right now would be an understatement. I was utterly horrified.

"Jack, you should let me drive," I said quietly, not trusting myself to talk any louder.

"No," he said sternly.

"You've had five beers. Give me the keys," I said, a little louder that time.

"Five beers is nothing. Put your seat belt on," hg said, & I could tell he was growing more impatient by the second.

"If you don't give me those-"

"Shut up & do what I say!" Jack yelled, making me let out a small shriek of fear. I looked at him, my eyes wide. He stared forward, never looking at me.

"Fuck you, Jack," I said, & I got out of the car. I slammed the door, & I started walking. I pulled my heels off also, not wanting sore feet in the morning.

I made it home in fifteen minutes. Jack made it home before I did, but I didn't care. I was seething.

"JACK!" I yelled when I had closed the door behind me. He didn't answer me back, so I searched the house for him, finding him in our room, sitting on the bed.

"You had the nerve, Jack!" I said when I entered.

"Hmmph."

"Look at me!" I yelled. Jack stood up, glaring at me.

"Why? So you can fucking scream at me?" He asked.

"No. I'm yelling at you, because you're being a fucking dick, & I've had enough! You were rude at dinner, first of all, & you've been weird all day! Tell me what's up!"

A few minutes of silence passed, & I got fed up.

"Fine. Sleep alone tonight then," I said harshly, & I made my way downstairs after pulling the comfortor off the bed & my pillow. Jack followed me, however.

"Fine, you wanna know!?" He asked. I put the comfortor on the couch with my pillow & I turned around.

"Not anymore. Good. Night," I snapped, & I turned out the living room lights. I crawled under the huge blanket, & I shut my eyes. I heard Jack huff before he made his way upstairs, & when I knew he was gone, I opened my eyes & they filled with tears.

What the hell happened tonight?

Notes

Chapter Thirty-Four!

Title Cred: Hunter Hayes

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