Horseshoes and Hand Grenades

When Valentine's Day came around, Jack was one hundred percent confused about what to do. It was the first time he had been in a relationship over the holiday, making sure to break up with a small number of partners before the date in the past, not wanting to instill false hope in his ex's. They had talked about it, and both Alex and Jack had decided they would buy each other something, and Jack told Alex to let him worry about their plans. Even though he told Alex he had an idea and he actually did not, he definitely knew he had to take him somewhere, but he was just not sure of where, and he definitely knew he he to buy Alex something, but he was just not sure of what.

It took him a few more days, but Jack ended up being ready just in time. He had thought back to Alex's favourite place to be with him, and decided the forest was not a bad place to start. He had no time to reconstruct anything, and he was not sure if it would even be worth it, anyway, so he moved all of their garbage out of the forest one Saturday afternoon, with the help of Zack and Rian. He certainly owed them big time, but he felt bad about leaving the trash in the wild, and he was excited to see what he and Alex could make of the space next.

When Valentine's Day came around on the following Sunday, Jack simply texted Alex to be ready by noon. With that in mind, he packed up the food he had boughten the day before, as well as a blanket, and headed out to walk to Alex's house.

"Afternoon, beautiful," Jack greeted the shorter boy when he opened the door, and Alex rolled his eyes, but could not help but to smile in response.

"Hi, love." He answered in reply, taking Jack's hand as they continued down the sidewalk. "Where're we going?"

"A pretty familiar place." Was all Jack provided, and Alex accepted the answer for a while, until he finally figured out where they were going. Alex thought it was cute that Jack was bringing him back to the forest, and was surprised when he had noticed Jack had cleaned it up.

"I thought we could start something new," Jack suggested, "Maybe not today, but we can think of new plans for this place." Alex responded by simply wrapping him up in a tight hug. They spent the afternoon sitting on the blanket and eating, and eventually, lying down and kissing. As well as good food inside the picnic basket Jack had brought were roses for Alex, and the blond could not help but to chuckle at the cheesy gesture. "I have something else for you," Jack remembered suddenly, reaching into his pocket and pulling out a small box, and placing it on Alex's chest from where he was hovering over his boyfriend. Alex opened it carefully, grinning when a small key charm that matched the previous one Jack had given him, which he was currently wearing, was revealed.

"You can add it onto your chain," Jack explained, "Turn it over."

Doing so, Alex 'aw''d at the gesture, when he noticed the day of their first official date inscribed onto the back of the key.

"How do you afford to engrave so much shit?" Alex joked, and Jack laughed. "It's so expensive, Jack."

"You're worth anything," Jack said, "And its also going to make you feel shitty for laughing at what I'm about to say. I was thinking ahead. I did that, because that was the day you earned the key to my heart."

Clearly telling Jack was goofing around, yet knowing it was one of the truest things he had actually ever said, Alex replied with, "You're such a loser. I don't feel bad about saying that, but it was cute, though. Thank you. Alright, my turn."

Alex handed over a wrapped box, which Jack soon discovered were chocolates. "I've never had them," Alex pointed out, "For obvious reasons. My mom told me they were good, though, so hopefully you like them." He also made Jack open a small box of his own, which contained a ring with a silver band and black designs covering it. "You don't have to wear it on your ring finger, obviously," Alex explained, "It's nothing like that. I just thought you'd like it, that's all."

"I do, it's great, sweetheart." Jack smiled, "Thanks."

After exchanging gifts, the couple resumed making out. When their intent got a bit further than either of them was comfortable with, Jack offered, "Why don't we go back home?"

"My parents went out for dinner not too long ago," Alex offered, "We could go to my house, if you want. Y'know, if you don't want to fuck here."

Nodding in agreement, Jack and Alex packed up their things, slightly impatient and uncomfortable as they walked back to Alex's house. Once they made it there, Jack pulled Alex upstairs immediately, and into Alex's room. His arms swung around Alex's waist lightly, Jack pressed himself up against the shorter boy, leaning down slightly to press open mouthed kisses along his neck. Starting at the center of Alex's neck, Jack trailed his lips over the milky skin, his tongue poking out occasionally as he sucked wet kisses across his boyfriend's neck, up to his ear.

"You're so gorgeous," he murmured, "My love. I love you,"

"Stop it," Alex laughed airily, "You're such a fucking sap."

"I'm allowed today," Jack remarked, "I should tell you every day, though."

"Do you think you don't? Because you do." Alex grinned cheekily, as Jack placed a kiss to the top of his nose with a roll of his eyes.

"Good," Jack hummed, his fingers kneading into the bottom of Alex's shirt, "You need to hear it, sweetheart."

"I do," Alex assured him, accepting a kiss to his lips before saying, "You're lovely."

Jack simply nodded in response, his lips meshing together with Alex's once again, one hand coming up to support his boyfriend's cheek. As their tongues moved together, Alex's own hands unclasped from around Jack's neck, sliding down his chest and stomach to where they met at his belt. They hesitated there for a moment, before lightly taking hold of the buckle. Although having been doing this quite often, Alex always got a bit nervous at this part.

"What're you doin'?" Jack teased, mumbling against Alex's lips as a blush rose on Alex's cheeks.

"I'm just-" Alex began, but Jack's bubbling laughter silenced him.

"I'm just kidding, baby. Go ahead," Jack smiled, leaning back in to kiss Alex again, as the blond undid his belt and pants, tugging his jeans down a bit. Cold fingers soon entered Jack's boxers, wrapping around him and making him gasp into Alex's mouth, giggling about Alex's freezing hands. Sinking down onto his knees as he brought Jack's boxers down with his jeans, Alex looked up at Jack.

"What would you like?" Alex asked cheekily, smiling up at Jack while stroking him.

"You're seriously asking me that?" Jack laughed, threading his fingers through Alex's hair as he lightly guided Alex's head toward him. "C'mon, babe."

Alex hummed in response, softly tonguing the head of Jack's dick, and giggling when Jack pushed forward with a groan. "So impatient," Alex remarked, looking back up at Jack.

"Why do I have to be patient?" Jack grumbled, "Don't you want me to get to you, too?"

"Nah," Alex smiled, moving to put his mouth back on Jack's cock, "I'm having fun."

"You actually like doing it that much?" Jack asked, "I didn't know."

"Mhm," Alex confirmed, but it came out as a small hum, since Alex's lips were around Jack, finally deciding to move up and down at a reasonable pace. Jack good feel Alex's speech more than he could hear it.

"Baby," Jack purred, combing through Alex's hair with his fingers softly a couple more minutes later, "Fuck, 'Lex. Stop, baby."

Doing as Jack asked, Alex stood back up, accepting the quick kiss Jack gave him as he was pulled back into his arms.

"How was that, love?" Alex asked quietly.

"Perfect," Jack murmured, placing a kiss on his cheek.

"I don't think so," Alex chuckled, "You've definitely had better."

"It was fine, Alex," Jack sighed, smiling down at his boyfriend. "It'd be unfair of me to expect the best from you, and you know that. Besides, I'm not super experienced, either."

"Alright," Alex shrugged, letting Jack tug off his shirt, and returning the favour.

"Pants off, too," Jack instructed, watching Alex as he kicked off his own. "Do you want to bottom again?" Alex nodded, tearing at his lip with his front teeth, He took Jack's hand and followed him onto his bed, settling in the older boy's lap. "Don't look so nervous," Jack smiled, "It'll be fine, remember? It was last time."

"I know," Alex mumbled, "It was. It's still kind of weird, though."

Notes

ahh so this was kind of unexpected!!! it's also cut off halfway through the smut lol so you have to wait until next week to read the rest :^( i'm sorry

let me know what you think, i'm still pretty new with this kind of stuff. Ocean Avenue will hopefully be updated this week, too :^)

thanks for reading, and thanks to Alltimegabi, ApathyForSympathy, and SophieGaskarth for commenting. i love your guys' comments!