Chains and Petals; Jalex

Ripped Jeans

Before he could mentally prepare himself, the taller man was knocking on his front door. Hesitantly, he opened it, and was greeted with Jack's lovesick eyes and wide grin. Alex watched that grin fall, his eyes scanning the boy up and down. He was then met with a new look, which only caused more butterflies to flood inside of him. His eyes looked hungry, and he bit his lip. "Fuck, Alex. I didn't know you had any clothes like that," He mumbled, eyes still stuck on his fishnet tights. "You're so fucking sexy when you dress like that."

Alex's legs almost collapsed again, and he smiled nervously, stepping outside with Jack. The shorter intertwined their fingers. "Th-Thank you Jacky,"

They made their way onto Jack's bike, the man forcing Alex to wear a helmet.

"But you never wear a helmet! Why do I have to?"

Jack sighed. "I didn't own one until a few minutes ago. I bought one so you could be safe."

Alex blushed. "Y-You didn't have t-"

"Hush, yes I did. Now hold onto me, okay?"

He felt the boy nod against his back, wrapping his arms securely around Jack's waist. He giggled. "Now I get to be the big spoon!"

Jack chuckled as he pulled out of the driveway. "For once."

"I can be a big spoon!"

"Alex, you're tiny. That's like saying you can be a top."

"H-Hey!"

Alex held onto Jack as they drove faster.

"You know it's true, flower boy."

***

Jack had decided on a nice Japanese restaurant by the name of Bamboo, and they were seated at a two person booth across from each other. When they sat, Jack shrugged off his coat and leaned on the table, sighing contently at his view. "I really like that lip gloss." He finally said, practically drooling over how puffy and pink his lips were. To sum his thoughts up: what dat mouth do tho?

"Thanks! It's my favorite. Cotton candy flavor." Jack hummed in response, their conversation being interrupted by a waiter taking their drink orders. Once he had walked off, Jack turned to say something, but Alex seemed to beat him to it. "So uh, Jack," The tone of his voice caused him to begin to worry. "I've been meaning to ask, because I never really did, why didn't you show up to our lunch date that one day? It's okay, I got to see my friend who only visits every few months before he left for Texas again."

Jack could feel his stomach drop. Fuck. Fuck fuck fuck. He fucking knew he had overreacted.

"I-I got caught up with work- didn't check my phone so I didn't know the t-time," He stuttered, beginning to feel nauseated.

Alex leaned forward with a look of concern, placing his hand onto Jack's. "Jack are you okay? Why do you seem so freaked out all of the sudden?"

The tattooed man tried to steady his breathing. Fuck. Fuck. He was such a fucking bad person.

"I-I,"

"Jack?"

"Alex. I didn't show up to our date because I saw you with your friend, and I'm a fucked piece of shit, so I thought you were seeing someone else. I do really fucking stupid shit when I'm upset and I ruined your flowers, okay? I-I just, I really like you, okay? I thought I was aromantic until I met you, I've never fucking felt this, I'm sorry I'm such a jealous asshole, I-"

He was stopped by Alex placing a finger against his lips to hush him. Alex just sat and giggled softly, sighing. "Jacky. You're fine. You didn't know! It's actually kind of funny you were the one. But it's fixed now! So don't worry about anything. I really like you too, not any less, either."

Jack could practically feel himself melting. "Why are you such a fucking sweetheart?"

Alex smiled adorably, intertwining his fingers with Jack's. "Because you're pretty, and you deserve nothing but sweetness."

Jack definitely wasn't aromantic.

Their hands didn't detach until their food came, and Jack could barely eat, all he wanted to do was look at Alex. His lips and how they matched his hair. The unholy things he wanted to do with those lips and that hair wouldn't stop flooding his mind, which certainly wasn't helpful at the moment.

"Have you been in any past relationships?" Alex asked, snapping Jack out of his mind.

He shrugged. "Not really any meaningful ones. Like I said, I thought I was aromantic. I truly haven't felt this way towards anyone, so it's a new experience. Far from a bad one, though."

Alex hummed happily. "Did you think you were ace?"

Jack scoffed, raising his eyebrows. "Sure as hell knew I wasn't. I've had more fuck buddies than relationships."

The smaller boy giggled. "I see. You're only my third relationship."

Jack couldn't help but be confused, tilting his head. "Third? I'm really fucking surprised. I would've expected people proposing to you on the streets with how adorable you are. But surely you can't be a virgin, right?

Jack's mind spun as he saw Alex's face flush a deep red. "W-Well, I,"

"You're a virgin, aren't you? At twenty one? Dear god. I lost mine at fifteen."

Alex responded with a whine, knowing Jack would tease him. "I-I just haven't gotten around to it, okay?"

Jack chuckled, taking a sip of his drink. "The more you whine the cuter you get."

***

This newfound information was something that made Jack's insides twist. God, how he wanted to be Alex's first time. He could feel Alex clinging to him on the entire ride home, just thinking of so many scenarios. He couldn't help it, though! He's Jack Barakat after all.

Upon going inside, Alex spotted Jack's smirk only seconds before he was pressed against the wall, Jack's breaths hot against his neck. "You're so cute, you know that? And on top of that, a virgin? Such an innocent boy."

This was one of the first times Alex saw this side of Jack, and he couldn't help but almost collapse at the sound of his words.

"Those tights look so good on you, baby," The elder cooed, leaning in to trail kisses on Alex's neck. The boy made a point to stay silent, too nervous to let out a peep. "Don't be shy, love. I won't do anything you don't want me to."

Alex nodded quickly, tugging at the back of Jack's hair as he continued to kiss his neck and jaw. "J-Jack,"

"Hm?" He hummed, being greeted with Alex's nervous expression.

"I-I'm gonna get all... y'know, if you keep going," He pouted, which only caused Jack to smirk once again. He mumbled a praise to the boy under his breath, diving back into his neck, kissing hard and nibbling. This seemed to work, as Alex's breath hitched, his hips knocking back into the wall. He breathed out the smallest high pitched whimper, followed by a plead of Jack's name. "C-can we go to bed now?"

Jack pulled away and nodded, before hugging the boy closely. "Thanks for spending today with me, baby. You're such a ray of sunshine. I didn't make you uncomfortable, did I?"

Alex shook his head quickly, sighing into Jack's chest. "You just make me really nervous. In a good way, though."

When they were in bed, Jack wrapped his strong arm around Alex's waist, pulling him close. They were quiet for quite a while, just sitting and loving each other's touch.

"Alex?" Jack asked, breaking the silence. The boy hummed, in a way to ask him what he wanted. "I don't want you to think I'm trying to rush you into anything, okay?"

Alex nodded, with a delicate whimper. "Mhm."

"We'll only go at the rate you're comfortable with. Just know I'm here, every step of the way."

Alex smiled, snuggling back into Jack. "I know how to be ready when the time comes."

Jack chuckled, his fingers tracing patterns on Alex's hip. "Atta boy."

***

How mad would you guys be if there was smut soon I need input bc it's coming up ;-)

~aus