Horseshoes and Hand Grenades

"What about me?" Jack laughed, and Alex gave him a confused look. Instead of answering verbally, he simply moved his eyes over to Jack's crotch, nodding at the obvious problem in his boyfriend's pants. Alex was a bit surprised how not always the situation actually was. "You don't have to," Jack shook his head, not wanting to push Alex's limits. He knew Alex was totally into him that way, but he decided to take it slowly, not wanting to ruin their relationship for something he could just wait for. Jack mostly knew how Alex felt, but things changed, and he wanted to be cautious of the fact. "I'll deal with it later."

"What if I want to?" Alex asked taking Jack's hand and pulling him down onto the bed to sit next to him.

"But is that really what you want?" Jack checked, and Alex nodded his head slowly, pressing a kiss to Jack's cheek, and then one to his jaw.

"I'm not totally against sex," Alex chuckled, "I just think going full out all of a sudden would be a bit weird. I'm not afraid of my own body, or yours."

"Makes sense," Jack nodded, as always continued to plant tiny kisses down his neck.

"It's not that I've been avoiding it," Alex explained, "I've just never encountered it before, you've gotta help me into it. Y'know, baby? Teach me,"

"Jeez," Jack sighed, letting Alex push him down onto his back, "You really know how to get me going, huh?"

Alex giggled in reply, sliding the tips of his fingers into Jack's pants, before deciding it was too tight. He unbuckled Jack's belt, slipping it off from around his waist, before finally laying down in the arm Jack had outstretched for him.

"Nice," Alex commented, "Cuddling as I jerk you off."

"That's just who I am," Jack laughed, his jaw dropping and relaxing as he felt Alex's fingers graze over his cock.

"Um," Alex started, relieved when Jack spoke up instead.

"Just do what you do to yourself, babe. Like I just did to you,"

"Okay."

Wrapping his hand around Jack's dick, Alex began to move it just as methodically as Jack had before. He leaned over to slot his lips between Jack's, feeling proud when he felt Jack's throat vibrate with moans as they kissed. Alex enjoyed himself just as much as Jack did, pleased he was able to give to his boyfriend in such a way. Eventually, Jack was feeling the same heat building up in his stomach as Alex had early on, and he was coming with a groan.

"Not bad," Jack breathed, smiling as he saw a blush rise on Alex's cheek. "Aw, come on. Don't get all shy on me now,"

Alex laughed quietly, before getting up and going to the washroom. When he arrived back, he quickly asked, "Can we change now?"

"Of course," Jack nodded, getting up and shuffling through one of his drawers before tossing a pair of boxers at Alex. Grabbing one for himself, he pulled down his pants, with his hand on the waistband if his boxers before he looked up at Alex.

"Oh, sorry, you probably want me to turn around."

Alex nodded dumbly, his cheeks still flushed, and both boys turned around and changed. Once they were finished, Jack walked over to Alex and placed a kiss on the other boy's check.

The next day, Alex woke up automatically bored. He had such a nice day with Jack yesterday, so he naturally woke up anxious, ready to see his boyfriend again. It was only nine, which was still early for a weekend, so he decided it was the perfect time to get up and get changed. After doing so, he headed down stairs, receiving a wave from his mother as he passed the kitchen.

"Where're you going so early?"

"Jack's."

"Don't you want to eat something?" Alex's mother asked, gesturing to the cupboards.

"Jack has actual good food at his house," Alex laughed, before Isobel glared at him.

"We've only lived here for a month, Alex. I've yet to buy many things."

"I know, mum, I know. I'm just kidding."

After bidding his mother farewell with a hug, Alex was out the door. The weather was much calmer than it was the day before, cloudy, but not windy, with just a few sprinkles of rain here and there. Alex enjoyed the cool air as he walked to Jack's , only noticing he had not alerted the other boy of his coming right when he knocked on his door.

"Oh, hello," Joyce greeted Alex, looking surprised. Alex didn't blame her. To his relief, she did not look angry, though, just a bit confused to see her son's boyfriend on her doorstep at such an early time. "I didn't know Jack invited you over."

"Maybe he forgot to mention it," Alex shrugged, not wanting to make it seem like he was just inviting himself over.

"That's like him," Jack's mother laughed, "Well, come on in, Alex. Jack's still in his room."

Alex thanked Joyce, before lightly padding upstairs. His feet shuffled softly against the hardwood flooring as he slowly turned Jack's doorknob, peaking his head inside the room. Inside, he could see his boyfriend fast asleep, bare back facing the ceiling as his sheets rested just below it. Alex decided to climb in bed with him, but just before doing so, he realized Jack might have been naked beneath his sheets. Taking a tiny look underneath, Alex let out a breath as he became aware of the boxers the dark haired boy was wearing. Setting the blankets down again, Alex tugged off his own jacket and jeans, leaving him in just his T-shirt and boxers. Climbing into Jack's bed, Alex slipped himself between his boyfriend and the wall. As he was lifting up the blankets to get beneath them, he noticed Jack stir. Soon enough, one of Jack's eyes was opening the smallest bit, before a sleepy smile took over his face.

"Hey, baby."

"Hi," Alex hummed as Jack moved onto his back, inviting Alex to lay against his chest.

"Did we have plans or something?" Jack laughed, his voice croaking the smallest bit. "Am I a terrible boyfriend?"

"No, we didn't," Alex answered, "I just felt like coming over. I told your mom differently, though, because I didn't want her to think I was just barging in. Sorry,"

"Don't worry about it, Lex," Jack yawned, "I'd like to find you here when I wake up more often."

"Oh, be quiet," Alex shushed Jack, "We have a while for that."

"We also have a while until I want to be up. Nap?"

"Of course."

Three hours later, at around noon, Jack woke up to a text message from Zack. Reaching over to his nightstand with the arm that was not around Alex, Jack grabbed his phone and opened the message with a grin. Zack had asked if he was busy, and Jack replied with a simple 'No.' He then asked if he and Rian wanted to come over, and hang out with him and Alex. Zack confirmed their plans moments later, telling Jack he would also let Rian know.

"Babe," Jack rubbed Alex's arm, "Wake up."

"Nooooo," Alex mumbled, mewing as Jack placed a kiss on his neck. He pushed Jack away as he stretches, but Jack moved in closer to him once again.

"Yes."

No,"

"Zack and Rian are coming over."

"Oooooh."

"Yeah, so get dressed."

Finally, after a couple more minutes of coaxing, Jack was able to get Alex up and dressed. They were just in time to answer the door, and once they greeted their friends, Jack led the group into the kitchen. His mother seemed to be out, so they decided they would stay there, instead of retreating into Jack's room. Jack was busy getting out some snacks as Rian said,

"You both look like you just woke up."

"We did," Jack confirmed, and Rian shook his head.

"I thought Alex's mother said no sleepovers?"

"How does he know about that?" Alex cut in, looking at Jack.

"Uh," Jack grinned, his cheeks reddening, "We're friends, we talk."

"Cute," Alex said, before Jack was poking him in the side playfully.

"Oh, come on. It's not like you don't talk to your friends about me."

"And why would I do that?" Alex smirked, earning a pout from Jack. He was obviously joking, because Marissa, Sam, and Natasha even talked about Jack when he was there, too. They had hung out various times that week, sometimes with Jack, and sometimes without. Alex's relationship was always a topic of interest, and as much as he tried to keep at least a few things personal, his friends always had a way of getting every detail out of him. He did not mind sharing, and he knew Jack would not care if he shared anything, it was just that it got very, very awkward for him at times.

"Because I'm the greatest person you've ever met?"

"Close enough," Alex smiled, his eyes fluttering closed as he leaned back on Jack, who had come up from behind him and wrapped his arms around his shoulders, "And, yeah. Of course I do."

Notes

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