A Place to call home

Jack's POV
I was laying in my bed, whimpering slightly every time I Breathed out. I Heard a noise, but just brushed it off as him getting more alcohol. A Couple minutes later, there was another noise, but i lay still, eyes shut, so if it was him, then he might think i'm asleep and leave me. There was another, louder knock, and i shot up, it sounded louder than it should be. I Quickly looked around my room and froze at what i saw in my window. Alex!

I Ran across the room and flung the window open. "What are you doing here? My dad would kill me if he saw you!" I Whisper yelled to him. "Get dressed." He said plainly. "Why?" I Whispered. "You're staying at mine." He whispered. What?! I Had known this kid for like 2 days! I Quickly changed and he helped me out of the window. I Froze in fear, so Alex wrapped his arms around me and quickly picked me up bridal style, before running in the general direction of house. I Felt the wounds on my back open from the position of my body. I began to feel sleepy, and i soon fell limp in Alex's arms.

I Woke up in a bundle of blankets, and Alex had just opened his bedroom door, fully dressed, and breathing heavily. "Ah-Alex?" I Asked weakly. He stopped and turned around. "Jack! Are you okay?" He asked cautiously. I Nodded. "I-I.. Think" I Tried to sit up but let out a cry of agony. Oh yeah, my back.. "Jack!" Alex yelled in surprise. "My..back.." I Said weakly. I'm surprised he heard it. "I Know Jack-O, I Know.." Alex assured. "Jack, i'm going to clean your back, i can see the blood through your shirt, could you take it off?" He asked me gently. I Slowly took t off and he took in a sharp intake of breath. Do i look that bad?.. My question was answered when i looked down and could not see any of my natural skin tone.

"Jack! you're back!" Alex exclaimed. I Nodded. Alex rushed out of the room and came back a couple minutes later, holding a small first-aid kit. He opened it and found some bandage and antiseptic cream. "I'm gonna rub this on your back, okay Jack?" He asked, squeezing some cream out of the tube. "Okay." I grunted. Alex let out a long breath before rubbing some cream onto my back. A few tears left my eyes, and i felt like i was holding back my screams. "Sorry Jack.." Alex mumbled. Where his hands were sitting on my back tingled. It was a new feeling. "Okay, now the bandage, want any help?" He asked. "I..I think i got it, thanks." I Gave him a small smiled. I Slowly took the bandage from his hands and wrapped it around my torso a few times. Alex tied the remaining bit in a knot and lay his head on my shoulder. "Are you okay now, Jay?" He murmered. Jay? Thats cute. I Blushed at the nickname. "I'm fine, thanks Lex." I Smiled down at the younger boy. He looked up at me, and when our eyes met, something clicked..

I Slowly started to lean in, as did Alex... "ALEX! WE'RE BACK!" the front door slammed. "Okay mom!" Alex shouted, removing his head from my shoulder. Alex's bedroom door opened and there stood a woman. "Honey, have you seen--Oh hello.." Alex's mum, i'm guessing, trailed off. "Mom, this is Jack." Alex said sincerely. "Hello, Mrs.Gaskarth.." I Said politely. She gave me a small smile. "Alex, can i speak to you?" She asked, with an expression i couldn't read on her face. Alex sighed. and mumbled a 'yeah' before following his mum out the door. I Took a seat on Alex's bed, and sighed. We were THAT close to kissing! What would've happened if we did?.. Would it be awkward? Why did i feel that way when he was cleaning my back?.. All those thoughts, plus other were swirling around in my head, until Alex shouted "BUT MOM! HE HAS NOWHERE ELSE TO GO!" brought me back to reality. I Sighed, and shook my head slightly, knowing they were having an argument about having me stay.

I Slowly pulled on my blood stained shirt , wincing in the progress and slipped my hoodie on, leaving it unzipped. I Pulled my phone out and text Rian. As it was about 11pm, i expected him to be asleep but i might atleast try

Jack:Hey, can i spend the night at yours?
Rian:Sorry, Cass is here already. Ypu know how my parents are.
Jack: Okay, no worries.

I Decided to give Zack a shot..

Jack: Dude! can i stay at yours tonight?
Zack: Sure, man. See you soon.
Jack: Thanks, man.

I Walked into the hallway, to find Alex glaring at his mother and his mum standing with her arms crossed over her chest, eyeing her son cautiously. When i opened the door, both of their heads snapped toward me. "I'm.. i'mjust gonna go.. sorry Alex, Mrs. Gaskarth.." I Sighed, closing the door quietly, and walking towards the door. "Jack! Don't go back." Alex pleaded. "I'm going to stay with Zack for the night, i'll figure out tomorrow when it comes. Thanks anyway, Alex. Thank you, Mrs. Gaskarth." I Raised my voice slightly towards the endo to make sure she heard me, before quietly padding down the stairs and opened the door as quietly as possible.

I Put my earphones in, and made my way to Zack's, ignoring the pain in my back. This is not how i expected my night to be..

Notes

So close to Jalex moment! Damn Alex's mum! (In the story! cx)

Hope you guys like this one! (:

-Alisha (DawsonsDaughter)