The Reckless And The Brave

Jack groans loudly when he hears his phone buzzing lightly next to his head. He internally curses whoever decided to call him at what... 9am? For Jack, that was far too early. It had to be at least midday before Jack got his carcass out of bed and decided what he was going to do with his day

Jack rolls over, yawn, and see's Zack's name flash up on the screen

Jack never got much sleep night due to hearing Alex pad across the floor heavily back and forth all night. Jack wasn't sure weather Alex was a bad, noisy housemate, or he just had insomnia that kept him awake. Whatever it was, kept Jack awake most of the night, resulting in him falling asleep around 5am? Perhaps even later? Regardless, Jack wasn't very sociable this morning, and Zack was about to hear about it

"This better be good, Merrick. I got fuck all sleep last night and I am tired as hell" he bitched down the phone as he pushed himself up on the bed and rubbed his eyes from the little sleep he had

"Morning Barakitty, what a pleasure to hear you're bitching voice this early in the morning" taunted Zack

Zakc loved to piss Jack off and yet Jack never ignored him, no. Jack always fuelled Zack's fire to annoy the fuck out of him whenever he felt he knew Jack was in a bad mood

"What is it? It better be good waking me up for it" snapped Jack

He doesn't need to be moody, but he was tired and in need of a good night's sleep... And to get off. Jack usually got off every morning at home, which always made him more relaxed. So, to be in a new home, Jack felt weird jacking off in another persons house... Especially someone who was very hard to speak to and didn't seem up for friendship at all

"There is that festival on this weekend. I was wondering if you and Ria want to go? There'll be booze and hot chicks and guys there to look at... Possibly bang?" tries Zack

Zack knew Jack would say as he couldn't say no to hot Chicks half naked and guys with too tight pants, revealing everything through them

"Fine, you've won me over" he sighed in defeat

Zack did always know how to make Jack join him on his crazy adventures, even the ones that get Jack into some kind of trouble... Like the time they got slapped so hard by some chick because Zack was looking at her chest and said nice Tits, to which the girl slapped them both and kicked them out of their house party. Jack had been let off with so many warnings, he swears he'll actually be arrested one of these days

"I knew I could. Now to get Rian on board. He'll be harder to convince then you were too. He's reluctant to get involved in our escapes" chuckles Zack

"I wounder why, doofus. I'm going to grab some coffee and then I'll meet you by the clock in the centre" says Jack placing on some bottoms and heading down the stairs topless

Jack bumps into Alex, who flinches and goes bright red once he's noticed Jack is only half dressed, exposing his chest and hips

"Shit, Sorry Alex. I didn't see you standing at the bottom of the stairs" apologised Jack, who was feeling slightly awkward right now

Alex nodded and walked up the stairs, shaking slightly from the contact, but blushing brightly also because Jack was very attractive in Alex's eyes... But, he was still another human being, and that scared Alex a lot

"Oh, was that the weird kid? What's he like anyway? Creepy, weird and a freak?" questioned Zack who was clearly brushing his teeth with the buzzing sound in the background from his electric toothbrush

"Yes, that was Alex. He's shy, that's for sure. Barely spoken to him to be honest, he doesn't seem ton be the talkative type. Last night was so awkward though" blushes Jack from the memory of falling right on top of Alex with his suitcase and how Alex fled away from him so quickly

"Please do tell" muses Zack

He was having so much enjoyment from the fact Jack was living with this weird kid from the block, the one no one knew much about - other than he was weird and never came out of his house

"Later. I need to get ready and have my morning coffee. I can't function without one" Laughs Jack at his nosy as hell friend

"Awh! Fine, but I want all the details, got it? And I swear you're going to die from a Caffeine over dose! You drink far too much of that shit, Jacky" Zack scolds playfully

"You're the most nosiest bugger I've ever known, Merrick! I swear you're the gay one, not me... And what? I don't drink enough coffee. It could be worse, I could be addicted to drugs or some other crap"

"Jack, you do drugs, you bloody moron!"

"Only at parties. I'm addicted like I am to Coffee!" he retorts to his friend

"True! Anyway, hurry the hell up and text me when you're leaving!" says Zack hanging up and leaving Jack to down his very hot Coffee
Just as Jack headed back towards the direction of the stairs, he bumped into something, or someone more like. Jack fell forwards and Alex backwards, making Jack fall on top of Alex, again. Jack just stared down, unable to move at the moment. He caught Alex's eyes and they were full of fear and confusion. Alex, on the other hand, was panicking once again, his heart rate increased and the contact of Jack's skin on his made him freak out a little
"Sorry dude. I didn't meant to fall on you, again" Jack chuckles lightly making a note to himself to check before walking around in this house, as he didn't want to make a habit of being on top of Alex like this, unless it was to fuck him of course
As weird as Alex was, he was hot to Jack. Perfect dark brown hair to match those big brown eyes, and a sexy as hell body to add to the pleasing look of Alex. The only thing was, Alex seemed to be scared of anything and everything. He was odd, that was for sure. Staying awake all night and running away from Jack every time they touched. Alex didn't speak much, like he didn't really know how to communicate with people... It made Jack uneasy as he was outgoing and very loud
"C-Could you g-get off p-please" he whispered close to tears now
"Sorry" blushes Jack a little as he now felt like an idiot for even staring into Alex's eyes
"I-it's fine. Y-You g-going out today?" asked Alex nibbling his bottom lip as he fiddled with the hem of his jumper he was now wearing
"Yeah. Going out with friends" said Jack feeling Alex's awkwardness rubbing off him in
Jack Barakat never got nervous, ever. Somehow though, Alex seemed to make Jack nervous in just one sentence. Jack was now awaiting his reply so he could go upstairs, shower and get dressed and remove himself from this awkwardness
"O-Okay" Alex said sadly, hoping that perhaps Jack was going to stay home and keep Alex sane for once
"Yeah. I'm Um... going to go upstairs and get changed and head out... Oh! Can I have the spare key? So I don't wake you up if I get back really late" says Jack looking at the bundle of nerves named Alex
"Y-You c-can h-have mine... I-I won't be g-going a-anywhere" says Alex truthfully
See, Alex hasn't left his house in years, so he technically don't need any keys at all...
"Still, I'll need my own set when you do go out" smiles Jack at Alex
"I-I W-Won't... S-So have them" says Alex looking at the floor nervously
He hated talking about himself, especially to someone who he barely even knew. Alex could feel Jacks confused stare at him, leaving Alex even more anxious
"Oh, Okay then. Thanks" says Jack confused as hell
Alex sighed, walking back into the living room and pulling his legs to his chest before burying his head into them and letting a small sob escape his lips. No matter how hard he tried, he was stuck between wanting friendships with people and being too scared to be around them, meaning he lacked the social skills he needed to even make any friends. In reality, Alex was hoping he and Jack could become friends, meaning Alex wouldn't be alone in this big old house... Even though he was not happy Jack was here due to the fact he was scared and anxious... Alex couldn't win and this just proved his point further... Alex was forever going to be alone in this world
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Running as fast as he could, Jack pushed past the people around him as he was late to meet the guys, again. This wasn't an something new to the guys though, as Jack was late to everything. He would be late to his own funeral if it weren't for Zack and Rian reminding him of the things he needed to do. See, Jack went upstairs showered and then fell asleep on the bed without hesitation... Meaning Zack had to ring him and scold his ass for being late, again
"Fuck" cursed Jack as he checked the time
Swarming past the people further, he finally sees his destination. Zack and Rian were sitting on the water fountain tapping their feet against the floor, playing on their phones
"It's about time Fucker" grinned Zack glancing up from his phone, nudging Rian so he could see that Jack was in fact, fashionably late once again
"Yeah yeah, no need to lecture me alright! I feel asleep" he panted trying to catch his breathe from the running he did
Jack wasn't the most athletic person on this planet, so it really took it out of him. Jack always said he was going to get fitter, but never had the motivation to do so
"More like you were Jacking off over the housemate. Oh Alex, fuck Alex!" shouted Zack smirking
Jack punched him in the arm and shoved his hand over his mouth, just so he would shut the fuck up
"Fuck off! I was not Jacking off to the thought of Alex, no way... That's just fucking weird... He's weird..."
"Weird how?" interjected Rian, the more quieter member of the group who spoke rarely unless drunk
"I don't know how to explain it really... He's certainly not got any social skills. I feel so awkward around him, that's for sure. He freaks out when someone touches him, and then is so fucking loud at night that people can't sleep! Seriously, he kept walking up and down those stairs loudly.." explained Jack, as Alex was an odd specimen indeed
"Maybe he's a virgin? I mean, no ones seen the kid since high school? Or maybe he's a serial killer" joked Zack
"Shut up, don't say shit like that! I might die if he is!" squeaked Jack, who light up a Cig
"Oooh, Jacky is stuck with a serial killer! He's plotting to kill you in your sleep" smirked Zack, knowing things like this freaked Jack out, considering Jack loved Horror films, and hated them at the same time... See, Jack's imagination ran wild and sometimes went to places that even scared him
"Seriously, fuck off man. You know how easily freaked out I get" half laughed Jack now
"It's fun though" pouted Zack
Rian yawned and got up and grabbed them both by their shirts towards the bar that himself and Zack both agreed to whilst waiting for Jack
"I'm tired of hearing you both fight" laughed Rian playfully
They each took a seat at the back of the bar and Jack took out his wallet and placed his phone carefully onto the table
"I'll buy this round" says Jack getting up and taking out his ID card out of the wallet with some cash
"Can I have some ID doll" winked the bar tender, who Jack thought was hot as hell
Jack took out his fake ID and handed it to the girl, who seemed to take it and gave him three JD and cokes. Jack handed a piece of paper to with his name and number on it before scooping up the drinks and heading back to the guys
The guys had a girl on their table, with her hair in between her fingers as she batted her eyelashes, tits out for the world to see. Jack could see the guys staring at her tits as she laughed with a high pitched tone - one which Jack couldn't stand on some girls. She was fake, Jack could see that already. Fake tits, fake nails, hair and even her personality seemed fake, like it was forced
"Excuse me, you're in my spot Sweetheart" Jack said obnoxiously
"Aw, I'm sorry Sugar. Here" she says getting up to let Jack sit down on his chair
As soon as Jack sat down, the girl was about to sit on his lap, to which Jack crossed his leg and shook his head
"I'm not interested sweetheart. I'm gay" he said simply to the girl
Which, of course we all know to be a lie but, Jack just wasn't in the mood for slutty girls or boys. He really just wanted to go home and curl back into his oddly comfortable new bed. Rian and Zack scoffed and looked at Jack wide eyed. Never in a lifetime of knowing Jack, have they ever seem him reject a girl, especially a very busty girl like the one who was sitting in his lap
"Oh come on, I bet I can change your mind" she whispered in Jack's ear as her hand trailed down to his crotch
Jack grabbed her arm and looked her dead in the eyes, a serious expression on his face
"I said I'm not interested, Love. Now back the fuck off and find someone else to pester" he said Coldly
It's not often Jack was an asshole but, today was one of those days where he was tired, hungry and just seriously not in the mood. He thought he was but, after seeing this chick, he wasn't. Jack initally wanted to see his friends and get away from the funky mood in the house
The girl huffed and walked off, leaving the guys stunned and very confused at Jack right now. He was fine earlier, and now he's grumpy and moody
"What's wrong with you, sour puss?" asked Zack downing his drink quickly
"I'm tired. I'm wasn't kidding when I said I didn't get much sleep... Alex was up all night being really fucking loud... Plus, I needed to get out of the house as he's just a bit too weird, resulting in me being a mood as bitch" he concluded to them both
"Well, okay then. Why don't you go home, get some sleep, then meet us back here later Mr Sassy pants" chuckled Zack who earned a glare from Jack
"Sounds good to me. I'm sorry guys... I'm just clearly very irritable today" sighed Jack who did want to party with his friends
"No problem. See you later, Bud" smiled Rian who was ordering himself some food
"Later guys" sighed Jack who was now on his way home
Jack unlocked the door and kicked off his shoes and placed Alex's keys back where they belonged. The first thing Jack noted was how eerily quiet the house was, considering Alex was a very noisy person. He shrugged his shoulders and continued up the stairs towards his bedroom
He walked past Alex's room and noticed that Alex was standing at the edge of it looking down, tears running down his face
"Alex?" whispered Jack loudly so he didn't scare him
Alex's head whipped around and he looked at Jack with the most painful expression ever. Jack's heart melted a little and then it hit him what Alex was doing over there. Instantly, Jack slowly walked over to Alex, who was leaning pretty far out, his hands holding the rails behind him on the little balcony part
"Go away. Please. I-I can't... I-It h-hurts..." Sobbed Alex
"Alex, please listen to me. You need to come back this way and let me help you. You don't want to do this" Jack said not sure what else to say
"I can't do this Jack... I'm fucking broken. I'll never be fixed...I'll never be normal" he sobbed as Jack got closer to him
"Listen, Alex. I'd feel more comfortable having this conversation this side of the rails. I'll listen, just please don't jump" he begged the other boy, scared that he might actually do it
"Y-You w-won't c-care. N-No one d-does... I-I'm a fucking freak.... I can't deal with all the memories, the feelings... T-the torment" he sniffles look around to Jack, who was extending his hand out softly for Alex to take, letting Alex know he was safe
"I care enough to help you. I'll listen Alex, I promise. Please just come over to me" he begs with his mind body and soul
Alex shakes his head and sniffles some more before, he slowly turns around and takes Jack's hands into his. Jack quickly pulls Alex over the rails making him fall straight on top of him. Jack pulls Alex in for a hug, and rubs his fingers through his hair as Alex whimpers and sobs into his shoulder
Alex was too much of a jumbled mess to register what was even going on. All he knew was in that moment, the stranger in his house was the first person to care, to risk his life to save his own... One who didn't shout at Alex for these awful thoughts he was having
"You're safe now, Alex" whispers Jack, trying to calm the crying boy down
"I-I'm s-sorry..." whispers Alex, who takes in Jack's warmth and cuddled closer to it
Both the boys sit on the balcony, neither one of them saying a word
That night, Alex had never been so glad to have a Jack move in

Notes

Sorry this took forever, but I struggled to make this not too boring or dramatic... I get nervous when posting things I'm not quite happy with.... I hope you guys like this ^_^