Taking a hold of Alex's hand, I pulled him out of the lunch room.

''Jack? Where are we going?'' he chuckled, as I dragged him down endless corridors and hallways. I shushed him until I found the metal blue door. We pulled to a halt in front of it and I turned and locked eyes with Alex. I could tell all this mystery was exciting him. I clutched onto the door handle and slowly swung it open.

Before us was a tartan blanket, laid out on the fresh green grass. I had took him to a secluded spot behind the school, hidden with ancient trees and fences. I'm actually surprised no popular kids had found it and claimed it as their own. I discovered this place on my first day here. I was lost, obviously and found this door. Whenever I feel like thinking about Alex or playing my guitar, I come here. It's beautiful and peaceful apart from the gentle tweeting of birds.

Perfect.

I glance down at Alex. His eyes are glued to the scene before us, in shock and awe. I smile gently and squeeze his hand. That's when he looks back at me, our eyes in a moment.

''Jacky, what's this?'' he giggles, like the ten year old kid I know he is. I grin and lead him over to the blanket, shutting the rusted door behind us.

Alex places his perfect butt on the soft blanket, me following suit. We're both blushing and grinning like crazy people. I wonder if Alex has caught on yet. No idea.

My hands are shaking violently, and my dinner from last night is warning to regurgitate. My face had drained ghostly white by now and Alex looks concerned. I take a deep breath and exhale. I've been waiting for this moment for years. This moment to finally tell Alex, my best friend, everything.

''Jack, can you now tell me why we're here?'' Alex asks, suddenly, and smiling.

''Why? Don't you like it here?'' I ask, gesturing to the wildlife around us.

''It's beautiful'' he whispers, glancing around before giggling again when he looks at me.

''Lex,'' I start. I take a hold of his smooth hands and lock our eyes together again.

''Lexy, we've been best friends since we were seven, right? And the day we met, was the happiest day of my life. Do you remember the time I stayed yours and we had the thunderstorm? You comforted me, Alex, and held me close and promised me you'd keep me safe. And you have. Ever since that day, you've kept me safe from every bully and I did the same.
First things first, is I'm gay. I don't know how you'll react, either scream and run away or support me. I've known this since I was thirteen but I've denied it all this time. I was fifteen when I finally accepted it. And now, I wanted to tell you because best friends tell each other everything.
A week ago, when we were first told about the project, I was excited that we were paired together because we're best friends. I was happy that we had to write a song together, because I'd been secretly writing them for a while. I'm not the best singer but, yeah. But because I'd been denying I'm gay all this time I'd been denying something else too''

Alex face is plain, no expression and no colour. I feel vomit in my stomach and become light headed.

''Alexander William Gaskarth...'' I say, colours flying in front of my eyes. I wipe my eyes suddenly when my vision turns blurry.

Don't cry, Jack! Don't cry!

''Jack? Jack, are you okay?''. I suddenly feel Alex's strong arms around my waist and his beautiful face in front of mine. ''Jack, tell me you're okay'' he worries. I wrap my arms around his neck and smile. ''I'm okay, Alex. Apart from the face I'm falling'' I blush.

''Falling?'' Alex says.

Moments later, I slip and end up on my back, mushed on the soft blanket. With Alex straddling me, laughing like a little girl, I clutch his hand in mine. ''Jack, please tell me what this is all about'' he says softly. I smile up at him then push myself up on my elbows. Alex places his hands on my shoulder and beams at me.

''Alex,'' I say.

''Jack,'' he replies, head gently leaning to the side, rolling his eyes.

''Seriously, Alex'' I say, before taking hold of his chin in my hand. Alex drops his laughter and turns dead serious.

''Alex, I love you''

No reply.

''I...''

I slowly begin to close the gap between us.

''...love...''

Alex is still quiet as I move closer.

''...you'''

By now, our lips are inches away. I look at Alex, his eyes closed shut, and he gulps.

''I love you too, Jack'' he whispers before pushing our lips together.

Notes

aaaaawww how did you guys like the fluffy Jalex chapter, sadly this is the only chapter dedicated to them. the next chapters will be focased on Pierce and Rian again.

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