Without A Home

Chapter 3

A/N: Quick Author's Note. I'm going to continue this story, yes, but it's going to be in 3rd person, don't get angry at the confusion. I apologize! <3 -Carynxo

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The next morning, Alex woke up with Jack still in his arms. Alex smiled at that. He couldn't deny that he had feelings for the younger, they were definitely there.

"Morning Alex, is Jack still asleep?" Zack asked in an audible whisper, setting down Alex's cup of coffee on a coaster on the coffee table. Alex nodded as he picked up the cup and took a sip.

"Thanks, man," Alex said. "And yeah, he's still sleeping."

"Can I ask you something?"

"Of course you can, Zack."

"I saw you smiling at Jack in adoration when you woke up," Zack said. "Do you like him?"

Alex contemplated on telling Zack. What if Jack wakes up? So, in fear of Jack hearing, Alex just nodded his head in reply. Zack grinned and ruffled his boss's hair slightly. "Ask him out, then." he whispered into the elder's ear as he walked back into the kitchen to continue making breakfast for himself, Alex, and Jack.

5 minutes later, Jack started to stir in his sleep, and his eyes fluttered open.

"Mornin', Jack-O!" Alex greeted with a smile, causing Jack to chuckle lightly, then grin back.

"Morning, Lex," Jack responded, yawning. Alex couldn't help but think how cute that was. Not just the yawn, but the cute pet name Jack had given him. It was definitely new, and he liked it. He flashed the younger a smile. "Where's Zack?"

"In the kitchen," Alex answered. "He's making breakfast right now. Do you want to head out after we eat?"

"Sure, could I borrow some clothes?"

"Of course."

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So, now they were at Walmart. Zack made some amazing French Toast for breakfast, and both Jack and Alex were in heaven whilst eating their food. Zack made a mental note to make it more often.

Jack and Alex were screwing around before they started to actually buy shit for Jack. They were having a great time, laughing, fucking around -- this was the most fun Jack has had his whole life. He really loves being around Alex; the boy made everything worth it. Well, in Jack's eyes, he did.

Currently, they were playing with all the toys in the children's area -- it's no fun in Walmart unless you fuck around with the kid's toys.

They both had fallen onto the floor, Jack on top of Alex, their faces only inches away. Lightly panting, they smiled at each other, gazing into one another's eyes.

Finally, Alex couldn't take it anymore. He had wanted this for so long, so he just went for it. He leaned up and softly pressed his lips to Jack's.

Jack, for starters, was surprised and had not seen that coming. It took him a few seconds to process what was happening, and just when Alex was about to pull away, Jack started to kiss back.

All Jack felt inside was butterflies erupting in his stomach, was this how it was supposed to feel? He felt alive, and the kiss definitely confirmed that he really liked the brunette underneath him.

When they had finally broke apart, there were people surrounding them, staring. Jack stood up, pulling the elder up with him so they could start actually shopping for the things Jack needed.

They decided to just buy Jack a few shirts and jeans there for now, since Alex's friends had called, telling him that they were at his house and to, and I quote, "hurry the fuck home, or we'll chop your dick off, and force Zack to cook it, and feed it to you."

His friends were fucking insane.

Jack was fucking terrified. He'd kissed Alex. Well, actually, Alex kissed him, but he kissed back, and he enjoyed it. Every fucking minute. He was petrified, what if Alex's friends don't like him? What if Alex doesn't want to be his beau?

Annoying and insecure thoughts were something he didn't want to deal with right now.

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When the boys walked in the house, they were greeted by two guys and a girl.

"Finally!" Rian shouted. Alex grinned, taking the grocery bags and setting them down on the coffee table, and motioned for Jack to come with.

"Guys, this is Jack." Alex said.

"Long time, no see, Barakat!" Matt called, holding out his hand for Jack to shake. The younger took his hand, shaking the elder's hand firmly.

"It's nice to see you again, Matt." Jack replied.

"So, you're the guy that Alex used to talk about all the time in college?"

"RIAN!"

"What? I didn't say anything about your crush on him!" Dammit.

"I hate you, Ri."

Jack was silent for a few minutes. He didn't know how to process the fact that Alex had a crush on him. He thought that maybe he should say that he had a crush on Alex, too? No, not in front of his friends. Maybe when they leave? Yeah, that'd be perfect.

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Alex's friends left at around 9:30 that night. Jack still wanted to tell Alex, he wanted to talk about that kiss, too.

"Jack, can we talk?"

"Huh? Oh! Yeah, of course, Alex."

Here goes nothing.

"So, about that kiss today..."