Don't You Ever Let Me Go. (Jalex)

Smiles And Texts-Chapter 14

[Alex's pov]

"So, I know you like Astrid." I smirked at Zack. I saw his cheeks turn red. 

"Fuck, is it that obvious?" He chuckled, pulling at the grass we were sitting on. 

"It's just the way you look at her. I bet she likes you to." I smiled. I know she likes him for a fact, I'm not good at reading people's actions and emotions but it is pretty obvious. 

"You really think so? I mean, I like her a lot." Zack admitted. I shook my head, "I know so." 

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[Jack's pov]

"So, it's later. Are we gonna talk about this little crush you have?" My mom smiled and laughed a little. I never dated anyone before, I liked people, but this is different in some way. I'm not even sure if I'm thinking straight. Oh the irony of thinking that, I can't think straight because I'm straight......Well, maybe..?

"I guess, I mean you won't stop bringing it up." I glared at her in a joking way. 

"Okay well, start talking." She sat in front of me, all eyes on me, and ready to listen to my every word. 

"Okay, well I like this..Person... And I don't think it's natural to like them. I'm not sure if I even like them or if it's just my hormones getting the best of me." I blushed and look down, talking to my mom has never been a problem before, but now this is just weird. 

"Okay, how about you describe this person to me?" She asked with a small smile. Oh where to begin, I could talk about Alex all day.

"They have the most amazing hazel eyes I've ever seen, it's like if you stared in them to long all your worries would go away. Their hair is always stuck up in random places, it adds to their character a lot. They have these pink lips, it gets distracting, I always glance down at them. Their personality amazes me, they can be a jerk, but then they're also sweet and caring. They like my kind of music, apparently they know why I do some of the things I do. It's just so confusing....Mom, I think I'm in love with a guy." I finished, I closed my eyes, ready for the yelling. 

"I really do adore Alex, such a nice young man." My mom sighed. I slowly peeled my eyes open, "How did you know I was talking about Alex?" I bit my lip. Is is that obvious?

"When you're near him, your hand twitches slightly, I can see the nervousness written on your face like a book's page, you hold this unique look in your eyes, that's how I know you're in love with Alex." She finished. 

"You aren't upset about me liking a guy?" I was taken back, really. I wasn't expecting this kind of reaction. 

"No way, who am I to stop you from loving who you want? As a mother, as a friend, as someone who wants you to be your happiest, I have no right to take away what you love. Even if that means you like someone of the same sex." She nodded and got off my bed. "Well, how does pizza sound for tonight's dinner?" She asked, standing in my doorway.

"Great." She turned around, and just as she was about to walk away I called her back once more. "Oh, and mom. Thanks....For everything." I added after a few seconds of thinking ."You're my son, I have to accept you the way you are." She joked and kept walking. 

I laid on my back, staring at the ceiling. Well, that went surprisingly well. I closed my eyes, at least I eliminated one thing I don't have to stress about. Now I just need to get rid of the 999 other problems I have. I started to think of all the problems I had, to see which one I should get rid of first. 

I then decided that the first problem I need to take care of, is contacting my dad. Something I've been wanting to do since he left. But now it's different, I need to. I have to tell him the truth, I have to apologize, that this isn't his fault. But god only knows where in the world he is. I wonder if him and my mom got divorced if they're technically still together.

"Jack! Alex is here! Also dinner is here!" My mom yelled from downstairs. I rolled over on my bed and looked at the clock. I have been staring at the ceiling, just thinking for at least an hour and ten minutes. 

I walked down the stairs, stopping to check how I looked in the mirror hanging on the wall. After I fixed my hair I walked into the kitchen. Alex was happily eat pizza next to where I usually sit. I sat next to him and started to nibble on my own pizza. "Hey mom, I was thinking. Could I maybe write a letter to dad or something?" I asked carefully, I didn't want to set her off again. She looked up at me slowly and sighed, "Of course. After dinner you and Alex can hang out for awhile while I get the address." 

Alex looked over at me with a smile. When we were done eating Alex and I decided I would teach him how to skateboard. To say he was nervous was such an understatement.

"Here, put your foot here," I paused, placing his foot on the board, "and since you're just learning I'll guide you." I finished. I took his hand in mine, we both made eye contact, You know in cartoons where the characters just swallow for no reason and it makes that 'gulping' noise? Well, I just did that. I ripped my gaze away from him and started to slowly guide him down the side walk. 

"You're really good at this." He commented after at least 2 minutes. 

"Good at what? Guiding you?" I asked, generally confused. 

"No, holding my hand while I'm nervous as shit." He laughed, being the sarcastic guy he is. I shook my head and smiled, why did I have to love the little things about you Alex?

[Alex's pov]

I smiled as Jack and I walked back into his house. He was excited to actually get to talk to his dad, and I was excited for him. Jack and I really have a lot in common, we're like best friends now. Everything has just been pretty awesome, except I'm also apart of the new loser crowd in the school, but I couldn't care less because I wouldn't give Jack, Astrid, Rian or Zack up for anything. 

Jack and I sat on his bed. I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. I got it out and read the message. 

Ronnie: Hey asshole, meet me at the park in exactly 15 minutes or else. Bring no one. 

Me: What the hell do you want from me Ronnie? I said it was over! 

Ronnie: Just meet me at the damn park and I'll tell you. 

I sighed and looked over at Jack who was writing his letter to his dad. 

"Hey Jack, I have to go meet up with someone important. I'll be back in an hour. I promise." I smiled and stuck my pinkie out for him. He stared at it for awhile and then connect his pinkie with mine. 

"Okay, bye Lex!" He waved me off. 

Lex, he called me Lex. I smiled even wider as I thought about the new pet name. Dammit Jack, what are you doing to me? 

A/N- Sorry for this extremely late update. I had some family problems to take care of. I'm not going into to much detail but let's just say my dog got bit in the throat and almost died. I hope you guys have a wonderful Easter and I'll update again later today! By the way, is anyone else unable to see their Wattpad notifications on a computer? It's been like this for me for 2 days now and it's driving me insane.