Jack


After my little ‘episode’ yesterday, I’ve felt a lot better.
I guess Alex was right, no matter how hard it is to admit, crying makes you feel better.

I can do this, we’re almost in the clear. Nobody’s going to tell him.

“Jack, you’re embarrassing me!” Alex giggled, trying to shove me away from kissing his neck against his locker. I looked around to see a few people giving us weird looks.

“People are just jealous.” I smirked, he rolled his eyes and pulled my face down to place a soft kiss on my lips.

I was getting used to this whole broken nose thing pretty quickly.
It hurt like a bitch, but as long as I took my pain medication it was bearable. I just had to be careful all the time, which sucked.

But the one thing that really bothers me is that I can’t make out with Alex.

I mean seriously! Did Brendon have to break my nose?
If he broke my arm or something, I’d still be able to devour my boyfriend’s lips without being in excruciating pain.

I watched Alex’s eyes wander away from me, and he narrowed his eyes in a glare at the person behind me. I whipped around and saw, speaking of the devil, Brendon.

He was just walking by with his books in hand. He looked apologetic when he looked at Alex, but when our eyes met his face contorted into a scowl. Of coarse.

“He’s being such a dick,” Alex muttered angrily.

“Hey, he’s still your best friend. Just because he doesn’t like me, doesn’t mean you can’t be friends with him.” I told him.

I really didn’t want him to lose his best friend because of this. It’s not worth it.
He relies on me mostly but he needs Brendon in his life.
I may hate the guy but he’s what’s best for Alex.

“I don’t want to be friends with someone who punches my boyfriend! I seriously don’t even know who he is anymore.” Alex grumbled, crossing his arms in frustration.

He's so cute when he's mad.

“Easy tiger,” I smiled, and he rolled his eyes and scoffed. He hated when I said that.

I kissed his forehead, he took a deep breath and leaned into my touch.
I don’t want to talk about Brendon, or me, or anything really.

If only I could make out with him!

“You look really pretty today, baby.” I mumbled, gazing at him. I brushed my hand down his torso covered with a dark green sweater, and placed my hand on his hip.

“Thank you… so do you. You always look pretty though.” he blushed, putting his hands on the sides of my leather jacket. I grinned and pecked his lips lightly.

“You always look stunning, in my opinion.” I shrugged, and smiled as he giggled, his face becoming an even darker shade of red.

When he opened his mouth I expected a cute response but my least favorite sound rang through the school . The school bell.

Seriously? It ruins every fucking moment.

“Ugh, I don’t want to.” he whined, and I groaned.

“Well, you can look forward to a lot of dirty sex tonight. I’m fucking horny as hell,” I whispered in his ear, his face got redder and he smirked up at me.

He’s so fucking cute. His crooked smile and the way his nose crinkles when he laughs.
I sound so cheesy right now, I don’t even care.
But I literally just want to rip his clothes off and fuck him in a janitor's closet or something.

“Can’t wait,” he smiled, giving my lips a peck.

I leaned in for more but he softly pushed me away, knowing I’d just hurt my own nose.
He turned around and disappeared into his classroom.

Ugh, I don’t want to go to class. I should’ve stayed home today.

I didn’t bother hurrying to my next class, even though it was on the other side of the school. I like the slow, peaceful walk there because there are no annoying assholes in the hallway.

I pushed the door open to the stairwell and was surprised to hear yelling.

“...and you sleep with him?!? Seriously! We just broke up seconds before and you go off and have sex with someone who is already in a fucking relationship! Did I mean nothing to you at all? Did you just use me as a distraction or something?! Did you ever love me?!”

My eyes widened when I saw Zack screaming at Tay, who was in the corner looking down at the floor, with tears streaming down her face.

“What the fuck? Leave her alone, dude!” I shouted, both of their heads shot up towards me.

“Perfect fucking timing Jack. Of course you’re here right now! You’re always fucking here!” Zack yelled, throwing both his hands in the air in defeat.

What the hell is his problem?

Tay ran from her corner and into my arms, wrapping her arms around my waist and started sobbing into my chest. I hugged her back tightly, glaring up at Zack who was still fuming.

How could he just scream at her when she was crying like this?

“Fucking lay off her man, she’s had enough.” I defended her, placing one of my hands on the back of her head gently.

I didn’t Zack was one of those guys. In front of everyone else he was the perfect boyfriend, sweet, kind, but behind closed doors he was a dick to her. I doubt he’s usually like this, I’ve known him for a long time now, but I’ve never seen him this pissed off before in my life.

“Just tell him Tay! You’re ruining everything, you might as well admit what you feel to him!” Zack told her angrily, his voice was still raised too loud for my liking.

“Dude, stop screaming at her. She’s fucking shaking!” I yelled, Tay started sobbing harder, I could feel my shirt start to be soaked with tears.

The poor girl. I can’t imagine what would happen if I wasn’t here.

“Tell him!!!” Zack exclaimed.

“Tell me what?” I asked, having no idea what he was talking about.

I looked down at Tay and she was shaking her head, saying nothing.
If she didn’t want to tell me something, that’s fine.
She doesn’t have to tell me anything just because Zack is telling her to.

I forgot what he had even said before, something about admitting feelings. I don’t know.

I guess I was too distracted by comforting his girlfriend that he’s fucking shouting at.

“Just tell him you’re in lo-”

“ZACK! I’m fucking done with you and your bullshit! I’m sorry you’re pissed man, but don’t take it out on her! She doesn’t deserve this. She didn’t even cheat, you two were broken up. If you want someone to be pissed at, be pissed at me! I’m the one who slept with her, take it out on me!” I yelled, and gently pushed Tay away so she could stand farther back.

I had a pretty good feeling after Zack remembered that I was the one who fucked his girl, I would be getting some kind of punch in the face or something.
You’d think that he wouldn’t hit someone who already had a broken nose, but who knows.

I mean if someone slept with Alex, I wouldn’t care if they had broken arms, I’d beat that fucker to the ground.

“Oh, I will.” Zack seethed, walking over to me and placing one hand on my shoulder.

He raised his leg and kneed me in the stomach, I gasped and doubled over in pain.
I heard Tay scream something, but I was a little distracted by all the wind being knocked out of me. Thank god I had no breakfast this morning or I’d be vomiting everywhere.

I fell down to my knees, groaning as I held my stomach. Zack looked like he was about to swing at my face before Tay did something pretty damn shocking.

“NO! Fucking stop it Zack!!!” she quickly stepping in front of me, facing Zack with a protective side for me that I’ve never seen from her.

“Tay, get out of the way.” Zack growled, staring at me with rage in his eyes.

“Don’t fucking touch him! Stop fucking him, Zack!” she cried, I could hear how upset she was by the sound of her voice.
I could imagine the tears running down her face even though she wasn’t facing me.

Why is she doing this? Why would she stand in front of Zack, who has the body of a bodybuilder, when he was about to punch me?

He could’ve easily went through with his hit and fucking punch her in the face.

“Tay, I’m okay.” I placed my hand on her leg.

“Just fucking tell him the truth, Tay. Tell him what I want to hear from you, when you're talking about me-”

“Fucking leave Zack! Get the hell out of here, already!!!” I shouted, and struggled to get back on my feet.

He huffed, and finally stormed to the door, and slammed it on his way out.

Anger issues much?

I thought I had an anger problem, but Zack was a real hothead.

I looked at Tay who was now sobbing into her hands, I immediately hugged her, not knowing what else to do. Her eyeliner was smudged and her mascara was melting into her tears, forming black streaks down her face.

The poor girl...
I felt so terrible. I’ve really made a mess out of everything.

All this time I’ve just been thinking of Alex’s reaction, and how I was feeling in the situation.
Tay didn’t even cross my mind in the past few days, I didn’t even think of the shit she’s probably going through too.

I took her hand and brought her to the window that had a thick concrete ledge, and lifted her up gently so she could sit on the window ledge, so I could handle this better.

I took a step closer so I stood in between her legs, and reached down into my bag to get a tissue from the front pocket.
She stared up at me with wide eyes, I gently started wiping away her black tears that fell like waterfalls down her face. I’m such an asshole. It’s all my fault she’s crying right now.

As soon as I was done, and dropped the tissue she wrapped her arms around my neck and hugged me tightly. I smiled, and hugged her back, thankful that I could comfort her in any way.

Tay is a really sweet person. I think that everyone overlooks that, because she reminds me of myself sometimes. She’s funny and likes to tease her friends playfully, everyone knows it’s just good fun. She usually doesn’t open up to people other than Hayley, so I’m really glad that she trusts me enough to let me hold her like this.

She really is a lot like me. We pick certain people that we trust, and never let go.

“He shouldn’t have said those things to you. He didn’t mean it, he was just angry.” I tried to comfort her.

“You b-blame me. For what happened between us.” she stuttered, and I leaned away from her.

“No I-”

“Don’t lie to me Jack. I know you do. That’s why you barely talk to me anymore. You are blaming me in your mind, I know it. ” she was convinced that she had done something wrong.

“I don’t blame you-”

“You should.” she muttered.

“What are you talking about?” I asked, very confused.

“I know that I didn’t force the shots down your throat, or force you to kiss me and stuff. But… I remember everything, Jack. I started it, you didn’t want to and I convinced you to sleep with me.” she went on, the tears started to pool in her eyes again.

“Stop it Tay, we were drunk. I don’t want to relive how I cheated on my boyfriend, I’m sorry I don’t want to hear anymore. It’s okay. We didn’t know what we were doing, and it’s never going to happen again.” I explained, and pinched my eyebrows together in confusion as the tears spilled from her eyes.

Why is she still crying? We are never going to sleep together again, it’s good.

“Right. I’m sorry for everything I put you through, Jack.” she mumbled, I sighed and hugged her again.

“No, don’t be sorry. It’s okay. You’re going to be okay, he’s not going to be a dick to you anymore.” I promised, and she nodded.

“Thank you…” she said no louder than a whisper.

I smiled, and leaned in and kissed her cheek, I felt the edges of her lips raise in a big smile.
Good, she’s smiling.

After I did that she finally started to cheer up, and calm down from everything.

My phone buzzed in my pocket, and I picked it up to see a text message from Alex.

To Jack:
School ended 10 minutes ago!! Where are u? My balls are freezing off out here D:

Oh shit, I missed my entire last class. Hah, I don't care.

But I’m bring Alex back to my house, and he’s standing in the January cold alone.
Plus, it would be horrible for his balls to freeze off, that's the real problem here.

“Dammit, I gotta go.” I told her, and she grabbed onto my arm tightly.

“Wait no! I needed to explain something to you! Remember? You promised we could talk about it!” she reminded me.

Oh yeah!!! That thing that she’s literally been trying to tell me for months!
We still haven’t talked about it, wow.

“I wish you mentioned it 5 minutes ago. I can’t stay, but how about tomorrow?” I offered and her eyes lit up immediately.

“Promise?”

“I swear.”

Notes

AHHHHHHH

zack yelled at tay
jack stood up for tay
tay stood in front of jack before he got punched again
then jack stands between her legs and wipes her tears
then they talk and tay admits she convinced jack to sleep with her
HE KISSES HER CHEEK
AND THEY ARE TALKING TOMORROW OHMYGOSHHHHH

BARADINE VS JALEX
im freaking out

i know what happens and IM FREAKING OUT
i also love this rapid posting because writing is fun

IS ANYONE ELSE LOVING THIS DRAMA
I AM


title credit- coffee shop soundtrack