Let's Get This Party Started

Jack’s Point of View:
Alex and I weren’t really on the best terms since this morning. He was really mad at me, but I couldn't help but be nervous. My life, before Alex was a lot of image, and some of the old me is still there, even though I wish it wasn’t. I’m not worried about losing any popularity, nothing like that, just well, I’m scared, to be honest. I’m scared of being rejected. I had Alex though, and he was all I wanted, so I didn’t understand.
I walked into the school, and immediately looked around for Alex. I spotted him getting books out of this locker, talking to one of Stephanie’s old friend, Alison. I used to talk to Alison, and once when Stephanie and Alex were going out, she mentioned being jealous.. Did she still like him? I felt a pang of jealously flowing through me for a second, even though I shouldn’t. But Alex did break up with me. What if? No, he wouldn’t.
I walked over to them, hoping Alex wouldn’t notice me or he would leave.
“Hey Ali.” I said, giving her a slight smile.
“Hi Jack.” She replied.
“Alex, hey, I-.” I started.
“Don’t.”
“But I-.”
“Jack, no, don’t. I mean it.” He then walked away.
I then turned, I didn’t care about Ali watching, I just turned and stormed down the hall to the old Art Room. I wasn’t feeling like going to any classes today.
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I was probably in the art room for an hour when I heard the door open. I turned to see who it was. Alex. He didn’t notice me, and I didn’t make a sound. He sat at one of the tables, and tears started fall. They were falling slowly, but they were still falling. I wanted come out, wrap my arms around him, and tell him everything was okay, but I knew the tears were from me. I caused them. I couldn't help myself.
I knew I shouldn’t have come out, but I did anyways.
Alex looked up at me, and quickly wiped his tears away.
“How long have you been in here?” he asked, confused.
“Ever since you told me not to bother you in the halls.” I couldn't look up at him, but I felt like if I didn’t soon he would leave. “Look Alex,” I began, meeting his eyes. He began to open his mouth to say something so I stopped him. “No, listen, and your not leaving until you do.
“Look, I fucked up, I said I loved you, and I don’t take anything. Do you still love me?”
“Yes, but you hurt me.” He grumbled.
“Well, I want to make it up to you. Do you honestly not care what others think of us?” I asked.
“No, Jack I don’t and I wish you wouldn’t either, so until you do, I’m sorry.” He said kind of angrily.
“That’s all I need to know, babe.” I kissed his cheek and walked out of the room, leaving him confused.
~~~
It was the end of the day, and Alex was still avoiding me, I was sure of that.
“Mrs. Burns, can I please talk to Mr. Calhoun?” He was our principal.
“Sure, hun. Wait just a sec, let me tell him you’re here.”
“Thanks.” I smiled at her.
I waited a few moments, and she told me I could go in.
“Hi, Mr. Barakat, what can I do for you.”
“Well, I messed up big time, and I was wondering if you could help me.”
“Depends, what exactly happened, and what is it you need?”
“Well…” I began.
~~~~~
“Good Afternoon, students. Just a reminder that all forums for this upcoming basketball season are due tomorrow, and if you are planning on joining the winter dance committee, please see Mrs. Klasky after school.” He gave me a look asking if I was ready. “And last of all, I have a student who would like to speak.” He handed the intercom microphone to me.
“Hi everyone, it’s Jack Barakat. I made one of the biggest mistakes of my life before school today, and that was I messed up my relationship with someone I love. I felt like if people knew, they would reject me. Because I like a boy, I love a boy, I love Alex Gaskarth. I realized that, I don’t care what everyone thinks of me. He never did, but I left me shallowness get to me, and I ruined something I could’ve kept going. So I’m just going to say it. I’m sorry Alex, and I hope wherever you are, you hear this, and forgive me, I love you.” I put down the intercom and looked at the principal.
“Thanks, Mr. Calhoun.” I said.
“Anytime, Jack, that took courage. I’m proud of you, and I hope everything works out for the best.”
“Thanks.” I said one last time before I walked out of the room.
I avoided everyone in the halls, I quickly went to my locker, and I got what I needed and left, I could feel Alex’s eyes on me, along with everyone else’s and I couldn’t meet any of them. I couldn't take the bus today, because Alex took the bus. I decided I was just going to walk home.
I began walking, even though I lived about a thirty minute walk from school. I turned my ipod on low and began to listen to music.
“Jack!” I heard a voice behind me. I was too afraid to turn around, so I acted like I couldn't hear over the music.
“JACK!” I heard him yell louder, and I could hear his steps coming towards me quickly.
I couldn't help myself and I turned around, right as he got behind me so I ran right into him, great timing.
“Alex, I’m so sorry.” I said. His eyes were watering.
“Jack, I love you so much. I should’ve trusted you more, and I guess I just was put down so much, I couldn't trust. You did that, for me, and it was amazing. I love you.”
“I love you too, Alex.” I pulled him into a hug, and kissed him full on the lips, which he returned, grabbing my hair and pulled me in close. Our kiss lasted about three minutes, without breathing. We then decided we needed a breather, and let go.
“I love you, never walk away from me again, Jack.” He said.
“Never.” I whispered in his ear.