Just Add Happiness

*ALEX*

It's been a month since Jack and I started dating. A month filled with nothing but good times. But for some reason I was still sad. When i'm with Jack i forget about everything and i enjoy everything, but when i'm left alone it all comes crashing down on me. Jack and I made a promise to tell each other everything and its making me feel horrible because i haven't told him about this. I just want to be happy. It was Friday and i stayed home from school. I didn't want to deal with people. I haven't responded to any of the texts Rian and Jack have sent me. They were getting worried but i couldn't find it in myself to care right now.

I was curled up under my blankets in my room. I made sure it was completely dark and i only had music playing. Everything else was silent until i heard the front door being unlocked and opened. The only other person who had a key was Jack. I gave it to him last week.

"ALEX!?" I heard Jack yell

"UP STAIRS!" I replied but I wasn't about to move. I didn't need to anyway, with in seconds Jack was walking into my bedroom.

"Baby? Are you okay? You weren't replying to me or Rian and that's not normal of you." Jack came and layed down with me. Putting his arm around me, and i cuddled into his chest. I just wanted the sadness to go away and being so close to Jack really helps.

"I'm fine" no i'm not.

"No you're not. We promised no lies Lex. You know I don't like when people break promises." I looked up at Jack and sighed. Maybe tonight is when I need to tell him.

"It's just.... I don't.... I can't.... UGH!" Why can't I just tell him. Why am I struggling so bad?

"Take your time Lex." Jack could feel me shaking and started rubbing my back.

"I'm not happy. When i'm with you I am, but as soon as you go home, everything comes at me. I don't want to be alone anymore. I don't want the sadness I feel to take over me, but it's all I have. It's the only thing that's stayed this whole time. What is a life if its covered with darkness. Nothing. That's what, and when you're not here its all I feel. I just want to be happy all the time. I want to come home from school and not sit here miserable. Plus school is over in a week so after that I just don't know. What do I do? Sit here all day and hate everything."

"Why have you not told me any of this before?"

"I didn't know how to."

So when i'm around you don't feel this way? You actually feel true happiness?"

"Yeah. But then you go home and i feel shitty. I can handle you going to work because you work while i'm at school. I get to see you when you pick me up after, but when you leave for the night. When you leave you take the happiness with you. I know i'm being stupid but i can't help it."

"Lex, there is an easy solution to this." Jack moved to look me in the eyes.

"Care to tell me?" Jack smiled and kissed me before answering me.

"I know this is gonna sound crazy but it might work. You say the happiness leaves when I leave to go home. So what if I just don't leave?"

"What do you mean?"

"Alex, what if I moved in here with you. That way you get to see me every morning, afternoon and night. Plus I can't leave to go home because I will already be here."

Wait. Was Jack really saying this? Could he really want this? I mean I know we have only been together for a month but I know hes the one.

"Jack.... Are you really asking me if you can move in?"

"Yes...." He looked away from me for the first time since he got here.

"Well then I think we are gonna have to buy a bigger bed." I smiled when he quickly turned his head back to me.

"WAIT WHAT?"

"How are we supposed to both live here and share this small bed? We are gonna need a new one. Plus I think we should move into the Master bedroom. I have always been to lazy to switch rooms, so I stayed in this one. But i know that one is completely empty. I think its time i stopped pushing it off."

"Oh My Goodness Alex! I LOVE YOU!" Jack yelled and kissed me.

DID HE JUST SAY HE LOVED ME?!? WHAT? THIS IS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE!

"I love you too Jack, Now lets go pack your stuff. I think we could get you moved in before sun down if we try hard enough." I got up for the first time today and pulled Jack with me. I can feel myself feeling better already.

Notes

Hey guys! I was wondering if anyone wanted to help me write a one act script for my play writing class. I have most of this semester to do it but I feel like it would be so much better if I had someone else to write it with. If anyone is up for the job please message me. If no one wants to that's cool. OH! and please comment and tell me what you think about the story