The world's a fucked up place,

but it depends on how you see it

Life is full of change,

you grow up and then you feel it
//

Jack


The day that I first heard about the one and only Alex Gaskarth, was a day like any other.
I woke up in the same bed, and went to the same boring school that I do everyday on my same old motorcycle.

There was no reason to think that my life was about to change completely. That’s just the way life works, you’re just walking around minding your own business and BAM, something extraordinary comes along.

That's how Alex just popped up into my life.

My butt was aching from sitting down by the time the last bell of the day rang. I grabbed my bag and hurried out the door, taking the steps two at a time till I got to the first floor of the school.

I walked by a group of chattering girls, and was immediately engulfed by the overwhelming smell of bubblegum and fruity body sprays. Disgusting.

A girl with bottle blonde hair and heavy makeup squealed when she saw me, and held out an arm to me like she expected me to run right in them and give her the hug of a lifetime.

She looked vaguely familiar, I might have taken her out on a date once.
I ducked her arm and escaped the nauseating group of teenage girls, and continued to walk down the hallway.

There were a few varsity football players wearing their letter man jackets terrorizing a nerdy kid, playing monkey in the middle with his stuffed backpack, blocking him from reaching out and grabbing it from their meaty fingers.
The kid was obviously not meant to last long in the high school ecosystem, wearing those giant glasses he was practically asking to get made fun of in this place.

That didn’t mean I was going to engage any misguided acts of heroism to help him out.
I have my own problems to worry about.

I cut through the lunchroom to make it to the science wing of the school, and thankfully just made it in time to catch Patrick Stump passing by, staring down at his too big that necessary phone.

“Hey Patrick,” I greeted and fell into step with the short blonde boy, “How’s it going?”

“Alright,” he shrugged, focused on something else.

Patrick was nearly a full foot shorter than me, he looked even shorter because his shoulders were constantly slumped due to the weight of his overstuffed backpack. His hair was swept to the sides and a lot messier than mine, his black framed glasses masked his sky blue eyes.
We pretty much were opposites, honestly.

I looked over my shoulder to make sure that nobody was looking and leaned in closer.

“Look, I’ve got another job for you.” I told him.

“Another one?!” he glared at me.

“I need two term papers for Mr. Armstrong’s class.”

“Oh, no way. I barely have any time to get my own work done.” Patrick whined. “You’ve already got me doing science labs for half of the soccer team. I can barely even manage that, but two more term papers, now?”

“I understand it’s a lot to work to do on short notice, Patrick. That’s why I’m giving you fifty bucks for each paper.” I explained him, my voice was smooth and soothing compared to the tantrum he was practically having.

“It’s not about the money. I’ve got a lot of pressure to get good grades right now, I’m president of the chess club-”

I interrupted him with a loud scoff. Yeah, chess club must really bring the stress.

“I have a lot of responsibilities, and a lot of things going on! I should be paying you to do my homework, Jack.” he pushed his glasses up his nose with an index finger.

“Yeah, yeah. I know everyone has high expectations for you.” I did my best to not sound sarcastic was the words left my lips.

With Patrick, all I had to do was manage his tantrum and giving him something he wants, usually it’s money but I guess not this time.
I needed him though, I could probably find another nerd to this work for me but Patrick was good at what he does, he’s familiar with what I ask of him so it would be annoying to have to find a whole other person now.

I didn’t have any problems with money, last year I got a salary higher than any teacher here at Dulaney High School, with all these jobs that I do reeling in the cash is no problem.

“Then what else do you want?” I asked. His head perked up like he had been planning his answer to that question all his life.

“I want to go out with Pete Wentz.” he admitted, looking at me in the eyes.

“Not a problem.” I told him, immediately regretting my words.
Oh fuck… That’s pretty fucking far fetched. Pete Wentz was on the football team, although he was bisexual he really only dated cheerleaders, the little pale boy didn’t stand a chance.

But, he would make out with anyone when he’s drunk. There’s a party at Zack Merrick’s tonight, perfect, I’ll just lock them in a room together and let drunk Pete do what he does best.

“Really? You can do it?” his voice rose to a little squeak, in surprise. I nodded.

“How are you going to do it?” he asked.

“Don’t worry about it, show up at Zack’s party tonight. If you're lucky, he’ll put out.” I shrugged, Patrick’s jaw dropped in total shock.

Hooking people up with each other was a lot easier than it sounds.

I patted his back, and turned around to head down to the parking lot. Now I was forced to go to this party tonight, maybe I could just get someone to make sure Pete’s drunk and then shove him in a guest bedroom with Patrick. I don’t think that the pudgy kid with glasses was expecting a good outcome when he told me his fantasy of being with the tan skinned football player. Good thing that I heard that Pete had a thing for framed glasses that every hipster in the world wears.
Shockingly, I think that the kid has a shot.

“Hey Barakat!” I heard my name being called down from across the hall. I turned around to see a girl who’s blonde and brown hair reminded me of my own, and smiled.

“Heyyy… so can you do me a favor?” I asked Cass sweetly, wrapping my arm around my best friend's shoulders and walked with her to the parking lot.

“Oh my god Jack, what?” Cass questioned me.

She was the only other person that helped me with all the jobs that I’d do. She was basically like my partner in life, even though we’ve never been attracted to each other, she’s like my sister.
Cass has been a family friend for years, knows me inside and out, and she could keep a secret better than anyone, which made her an even more valuable partner.
She knew all about the jobs I do for people in school, and even helps me organize some when can.

The only thing that was slightly bothersome about her is that she always had some wise ass comment about every decision that I make, she had a big mouth that got her in trouble on the regular, but she was still perfect for me, because I shared the same issue of getting punished for what I say.

“You know Zack Merrick’s party tonight? I’m dropping off those kegs that he wanted.” I reminded her.

Everyone always gets me to get their alcohol for parties, because they were too scared to get caught, and nobody had a better fake ID than me. I made sure of it.
That just means I get to charge whoever wants the liquor triple of how much it costed originally, just because all these kids that lived here were rich anyway, why not?

“Mhmm.” she hummed.

“Can you come with me, and stay at the party?”

“No!! Why would I do that?! Are you kidding me, it’s a Friday night, I’m going to a club with Rian!” she whined.

Yeah, nobody had a better fake ID than me, but that doesn’t mean Cass and Rian don’t have ones that are just as good as mine. I’m not a terrible friend.
Rian was Cass’s boyfriend, and also my friend. He was fine, we’ve been friends for years, he’s a lot like Cass. More of a goody two shoes, he tries to follow the rules while me and Cass don't really give a fuck. He's still cool though.

“It’s for a job! You gotta make sure that Pete is shitfaced, then lock him in a room with Patrick Stump.” I explained, making her burst out in laughter, and bend over to hold her stomach.

“PATRICK STUMP??” she cackled. Patrick was known as the biggest nerd in school.

“Yeah, it was for the term papers. Apparently he doesn’t want money anymore, now he just wants ass.” I couldn’t help but laugh at her reaction. If Patrick wasn’t right in front of me that would’ve been my first reaction as well.

“I’d love to see that happen, fine. I’ll do it, but you owe me one-”

“Shh, shut up.” I quickly placed a hand over her mouth and dragged her to the side of the school, behind a bush that would easily hide us. I peered over the edge and spotted what I was hiding from.

Stella Mayhem.

I bit my lip as I watched her gracefully walk out of the main doors. She was dressed in a tight pink and blue chevron patterned dress with ruffles on the chest, just short enough to cover her round ass, it was just low cut enough to flaunt her perfect perky boobs without it being too slutty.
A gray cardigan clung to her thin arms, keeping her warm from the crisp fall air, her black purse bounced against her thigh as she walked.

The heels from her booties clicked with every step she took, following the beat of the way her flawless hips swayed back and forth as she walked.
Her long red hair was styled in loose waves, all down, flowing down her back.

Everything about her was perfect.

“Seriously? Hiding from her and checking her out from a far? You’re pretty fucking pathetic.” Cass rolled her eyes, pulling away from me and walking towards her car in the parking lot.

“Whatever, you don’t get to judge me, you did the same thing with Rian!” I called to her.

“At least I had the guts to ask him out!!” Cass sneered, leaning against her parked car as I picked up my helmet that was rested on the seat of my motorcycle.

I glanced back in Stella’s direction, thanking god that she was driving away in her black sports car, so she couldn’t hear us.

“Yeah, but he was single.” I countered, raising my eyebrow at her.

“You haven’t heard? Stella and Will are over. They broke up this morning!” Cass smirked at me, opening her car door.

“Wait, seriously?” I asked in disbelief.

No way. They’ve been together since I was 16.
The captain of the cheer leading squad, and captain of the football team.
The school’s most perfect couple, is over.

Stella fucking Mayhem is single.

Notes

okay
this story probably is so confusing to you guys right now
you just gotta go with the flow, if your subsribed plz dont leave if your confused now, it'll be less confusing in the next chapter lmao

and yeah your probably thinking
"what the hell does this have to do with jalex when jack likes this other girl"
YOU'LL UNDERSTAND SOON

also im sorry there is no alex in this yet
i cant wait for you too meeeet himmmm
and jack to meet himmm
theres more talk about him in the next chapter

plus theres PETERICK FOR YOU

if ur subscribed to my other story that i update basically everyday, the next chapter is gonna be uploaded either later today or tomorrow
IM SORRY I'LL BE BACK SOON :P

im really really excited for this story :D
i have tons of plans for it and I want to update it more because it's really fun to write
i hope you guys like it, if you have any questions you can ask me in the comments!

Stella's outfit
Cass's outfit
Jack's outfit

thanks for reading buddiesss <3