Barakat, Jack Barakat

Next day, the internet had erupted into rumour after rumour about the image Jack tweeted. Was she his girlfriend? Was she just a friend? Where had she come from all of a sudden? The fans were still quite salty over the image of her and Alex.
“You’re that girl, aren’t you?” this was the 6th fan to come up to her today while she had been walking around downtown Baltimore. She sighed.
“Yes, it’s me” she said, trying to walk away.
“So who are you to Jack?” the girl pressed on.
“His girlfriend, I thought he made it quite clear with his tweet last night” she laughed.
“Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to meet with someone. Nice talking to you” She said, not wanting to be rude.
“Are you meeting up with Jack? Can I come with you?” Amy chose to ignore the girl, walking off in search of her car. Yes, she was going to meet Jack, she didn’t want a horde of fans following her.
“Hey you” she smiled as Jack opened the door to his apartment. She was here to help clean up after last night.
“So, let’s see the damage” she said, walking into the living room. There were bottles of alcohol everywhere. Every surface was covered. Cups were thrown about all over the floor, the coffee table was tipped over, rubbish strewn all over the floor.
“Oh wow. It looks like a bomb went off in here” she said, walking into the kitchen. She heard a groan coming from the floor.
“Alex, what the fuck?” she laughed at his body sprawled out on the kitchen floor. She heard him mumble something before she pulled him up off the floor.
“Come on princess, you can help us clear up” she smiled.
“Noooo” he protested, holding his head.
“Aw, poor baby got a hangover? Maybe you shouldn’t get so shitfaced and pass out on the floor” she smirked.
“You caused most of this mess, you can help clean” Jack said, grabbing some bags to put all the bottles in.
After spending over an hour cleaning Jack’s apartment, the three threw themselves onto the sofa.
“By the way…” Alex started.
“I may have been drunk last night, but when I went upstairs to use the bathroom, I heard some interesting sounds coming from your room, Jack” Alex smirked. Amy immediately hid her face in her hands, blushing.
“I’m pretty sure I wasn’t the only one who heard you either” Alex laughed.
Amy buried her face in Jack’s lap, completely embarrassed.
“Sound like you had fun though” Alex said, looking at Jack.
“We sure did, bro”
‘Jack!” Amy said, smacking his arm.
“I need to go and pick up some groceries. Are you two okay just chilling here until I get back?” Jack asked.
“I don’t know man, I think your girlfriend might kill me and bury me outside” Alex laughed before Amy punched his arm.
“Play nice you two” Jack said, leaning down giving Amy a quick kiss before leaving.
“So…” Alex said, feeling slightly awkward. Alex didn’t want to admit it, but he had feelings for Amy. He kissed her that night because he really liked her. He would never tell Jack though, oh God no.
The pair were startled when there was a knock at the door.
“Is Jack expecting someone?” Amy asked, confused.
“No. If someone was coming, he would’ve told us”
“I’ll go answer it” Amy said, walking to the door. She opened the door and there stood a blonde woman.
“Can I help you?” Amy asked.
“I’m looking for Jack” she said, pushing past Amy and walking in.
“Amy, who is it?” Alex shouted through.
“Alex is here? Good!” the woman said, walking into the living room.
“Holly?!” Alex almost had to do a double take.
“In the flesh” she said, flipping her hair.
“Where is he?” she almost growled at Alex.
“He’s not home, Holly. And I doubt he wants to see you either” he said, glaring at her.
“Now now, Alex. I’m here with some news. You might want to listen to this as well, as it involves you” she said, shooting Alex an evil grin.
“What’s going on? I’m confused” Amy asked looking between the pair.
“Oh sweetie, you don’t know who I am? I’m Holly, Jack’s fabulous ex. And you are?”
“His girlfriend”
“Oh wow, I see he’s really stooped low with you” she said, looking Amy up and down.
“Enough, Holly! You always were a bitch” Alex growled.
“Love, you weren’t saying that when we used to sleep together” she smiled innocently.
“Don’t you dare bring that up! It was one night!”
“Yes, one night… That’s why I’m here. You see, I’m pregnant, and either you or Jack or the father” bang. Amy had collapsed to the floor, Alex running straight over to her.
“Guys, I’m back. I hope you haven’t murdered each other” Jack laughed, walking through the door. He lifted his head up and stopped dead in his tracks.
“Holly” he said through gritted teeth.
“How nice of you to finally show up, Barakat. Please, do attend to your little pet. She isn’t one for drama” she said, stepping to the side revealing Amy passed out on the floor in Alex’s arms. Jack ran straight for Amy, dropping to his knees.
“What the fuck happened?” Jack said angrily.
“She passed out, man. It was her fault. That bitch!” Alex said, pointing at Holly.
“What? Little ol’ me?” Holly said, offended.
“I was simply just telling her the good news”
“What news?” Jack spat, now standing up to confront Holly. He towered over her, intimidating her.
“Only that one of you boys are going to be a father” she said, patting her stomach.
“WHAT?” Jack shouted.
“Yes Jack, I’m pregnant”
“But what do you mean by one of us? It’s either mine or some other guys who you decided to fuck for fun” she glanced over at Alex, lightly laughing.
“Oh Jack, the things Alex has been keeping from you” she smirked.
“Out. Now!” He said, pointing towards the door.
“I’ll be in touch with you boys” she said, blowing a kiss and walking out. Jack turned around, blood boiling.
“YOU FUCKED MY EX?” Jack screamed at Alex.
“Listen man, it was one drunken night” Alex said, defending himself.
“That’s comical. It’s always the alcohol’s fault with you, isn’t it?”
“Dude, can you just calm down, okay? Your girlfriend is out cold on the floor and you’re worrying about that conniving snake? I know where your priorities stand right now” Alex said, immediately regretting his choice of words. Jack lunged at Alex, fist connecting with his jaw. Amy began to regain consciousness, trying to sit up and coughing.
“Amy!” Jack said, attention immediately drawing to her.
“Careful babe” he said, slowly sitting her up.
“W-what happened?” she said, suddenly turning her head to see Alex lying on the floor clenching his jaw.
“Oh my God, Alex, what happened?” she said starting to worry, standing up to rush over to him.
“Try asking your boyfriend” he said, groaning.
“Jack, how could you do this?” she said, shocked.
“You didn’t hear what he said, Amy”
“I don’t care Jack, he’s your best friend!” Jack just stood in silence looking at the floor.
“Come on Alex, I’ll drive you back to my apartment and clean you up” she said, puling him up off the floor.
“So now you’re taking his side?” Jack shouted.
“Yes, yes I am Jack. At least if I had a psycho ex, I’d mention it!” she spat at him, walking to the door.
“Fine then! Leave! I don’t care anymore!” Jack shouted after her. Amy walked Alex out to her car, before getting in. She just sat with her hands on the wheel and broke down crying, Alex leaning over and pulling her into a hug.
“I’m sorry about all that, Amy” she sniffed, pulling away and looking at him.
“At least you’ve had the decency to apologise about it. She’s not even your ex. What am I supposed to do if Jack is the father? I don’t think I could take it, Lex” she said, tears falling again.
“It could be mine though, Amy. Although I’m sure I used protection, anything could happen. You need to just forget about it at the moment. Let’s go back to your place to clean up, and I’ll take you out for food” he smiled softly at her.
“Thank you, Lex” she smiled, driving off.

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