Snakebite Heart With a Bubblegum Smile
I miss you
(a few days later)
To: Jack (18:37):
Hey Jack, it's Alex(Sykes Tattoo Shop) sorry if this is weird but I thought you were really cool so I thought, since I have your details, I'd text you x
I sigh shakily as I play with my septum piercing... what have I done? I'm gonna regret this.
From: Jack (18:40):
Hi Alex! That's not weird at all... Well a bit but whatever. How are you? x
To: Jack (18:42):
I'm good thanks, you? x
From: Jack (18:44):
I'm good. Hey, I was on the shops website today and I found a link to your tumblr, you're an incredible artist :) x
To: Jack (18:45):
Thanks :) what do you do? x
From: Jack (18:46):
I'm in a band x
To: Jack (18:47):
Oh awesome! Is there a way I can listen to your music? x
From: Jack (18:50):
Just search All Time Low on YouTube x
To: Jack (18:51):
Okay, hang on x
I quickly open my laptop and bring up YouTube, I type in Jacks band name and click on the first video.
I'm instantly in love. They are like punk rocks babies, they're so good. I watch Jack playing guitar, god, he's incredible.
To: Jack (18:52):
HOLY FUCKING SHIT BALLS YOU'RE SO GOOD I THINK I'VE FOUND MY NEW OBSESSION
To: Jack (18:53):
*cough* I mean, you're very, very good. You're a talented dude and so are your friends x
From: Jack (18:54):
Omg you're so cute :') thanks Alex x
To: Jack (18:56):
I promise I'm not on your web store right now (that's a lie I'm buying your entire discography xD ) x
From: Jack (18:58):
Thank you, that means and helps a lot x
To: Jack (18:59):
Glad to help. You are seriously so good. You've got yourself a new fan x
From: Jack (19:01):
Thank you so much x
To: Jack (19:02):
You're welcome x You're getting quite big then x
From: Jack (19:04):
We're doing alright x
To: Jack (19:05):
Girls seem to like you in particular x
From: Jack (19:06):
Yeah. It's funny because I love them as fans, but they all wanna get in my pants and I don't swing that way :') x
To: Jack (19:07):
Hahaha oh dear :') at least I could get in your pants then ;) x
From: Jack (19:08):
Haha sure ;) unrelated to that, but we should meet up x
To: Jack (19:09):
yes, we should x
From: Jack (19:10):
We're playing a show in Baltimore next week. Why don't you come, we can hang out after x
To: Jack (19:11):
Oh awesome, I'll make sure Oli gives me the night off :) x
From: Jack (19:12):
Great! Don't bother buying a ticket, I'll just put your name on the list x
To: Jack (19:13):
Thanks a lot :)
From: Jack (19:15):
Don't mention it dude x
(Next week)
'Alex! Oi, Alex you mother fucker!' I hear Hannah laugh and I take my earphones out,
'Yeah?' I ask,
'What are you listening to? I can hear it and it sounds really good.' She asks,
'All Time Low... Jacks band.' I smile, she skips over and takes an earbud and puts it in her ear,
'I like it. So, what's going on between you two?' she smirks,
'We've been texting a lot. His bands playing bmore tomorrow so I'm gonna go and meet up with him afterwards.' I shrug,
'Awh, that's cute.' she giggles, kissing my cheek,
'Han, I kind of really like him.' I sigh and she grins,
'Thats cute. Do you think he likes you?' she asks,
'I don't know... He flirts a lot. And he's started calling me babe.' I chuckle and she giggles,
'So cute. You should ask him out.' she smiles and I shrug and sigh, Hannah chuckles and grabs my phone when it vibrates on my table, 'Oooh it's jack!' she squeaks,
'Han!' I whine but she unlocks my phone, and reads the message,
'Awwwwh.' she coos and hands it to me,
From: Jack (15:32):
I cant wait for tomorrow. I'm so excited to see you babe xx
I blush and quickly reply,
To: Jack (15:33):
Can't wait to see you too xx
'So cute.' Hannah giggles, kissing my cheek.
(next day)
I arrive at the venue early in hopes of getting to the barrier. I'm excited but nervous as fuck.
I cheer Jack's name when he runs in stage an he spots me quickly, flashing a smile before he and the guys jump into 'Stella'.
Only five songs in and I'm hot and sweaty and having so much fun. I'm jumping and singing each word back at the band.
Jack sits on the edge of the stage in front of me after 'For Baltimore' and hands me his plectrum, I smile and he winks at me.
-
'Alex!' Jack grins when he spots me, i went and got a drink while they came out to meet fans because we planned on meeting backstage,
'Hey! You did great.' I smile and he hugs me,
'Thanks so much for coming. Rian, Zack, this is Alex.' he grins,
'Hi.' I smile,
'Hey Alex, Jack hasn't stopped talking about you.' Rian laughs,
'Has he not?' I chuckle,
'He really hasn't. All we hear is Alex Alex Alex.' Zack smirks and Jack blushes,
'Good things I hope.' I smirk,
'Something like that.' Rian chuckles and Jack sighs,
'Come on Alex, let's leave these dickheads.' he chuckles and wraps his fingers around my wrist before dragging me out the room.
-
'So you drew all of these?' Jack asks, inspecting the tattoos on my arms and I nod,
'Pretty much all of them.' I shrug,
'You really are talented.' he smiles,
'Thank you. You're talented at what you do.' I smile,
'Not really. I just do it because I love it.' He shrugs,
'And you're good at it.' I say sternly and he chuckles and bites his lip, looking down, a few minutes later he looks up and straight into my eyes,
'Alex...?' He says softly and I nod, 'Zack and Rian said that... Um... That I should try asking you out because I really like you and well, it's okay if you don't want to and I'm sorry if this is awkward but would you like to go out with me?' He asks sheepishly, a blush colouring his cheeks, which makes me smile,
'Jack, I would love to.' I whisper, lifting his chin up,
'Really?' he asks,
'Really. I like you a lot.' I smile and his face lights up, I chuckle and press a kiss to his cheek and he blushes, 'And when I say a lot, I mean it in the sense that when I first laid eyes on you, I wanted to grab your hand and make you run away with me so I could have you with me forever.' I tell him and he giggles,
'You're so cute.' he whispers, lifting his hand up to stroke my cheek.
(two weeks later)
From: Jack (12:35):
I miss you xxxx
To: Jack (12:37):
I miss you too :/ xxxxx
I sigh and run a hand through my hair and bite my lip,
'Lex? You alright?' Oli asks and I nod, adjusting my septum piercing,
'Alex...' Hannah sighs, walking over to me, I put my pen down and sigh,
'Can we talk?' I whisper and she nods, taking my hand and guiding me to her room,
'Whats up babe?' She asks, sitting me down,
'I miss him and I feel so pathetic because we've only been dating for two weeks.' I whisper and she sighs and hugs me,
'Lexy, its okay to miss him. It's because you've been dating for such a short time that it hurts so much. When me and Oli met, he still lived in London and it absolutely killed me being apart from him, so that's why he dragged his ass over to Baltimore.' she says softly,
'I know, I know, but its just... I feel so damn lonely.' I sigh,
'I know hun, but it'll get easier.' She whispers and kisses my forehead.
(A week later)
I groan when my phone starts ringing and I reach under my pillow tiredly and grab it, glancing at the time, 01:44.
'Hello?' I yawn,
'Lex...' Jack's voice whimpers,
'Jay? You okay?' I ask, sitting up.
'No.' He croaks,
'Whats wrong baby?' I ask, running a hand through my hair,
'I miss you.' He whispers, sniffing a bit,
'Oh babe, I miss you too.' I sigh,
'I just want to be with you.' Jack croaks, a small sob escaping his lips,
'Babe, no, Jacky, please don't cry.' I beg,
'I'm so sorry, I just miss you a lot, I just want you here.' he sighs,
'When's tour over?' I ask,
'Two days.' He mumbles,
'Okay, when you get back to Baltimore, see you family for a day or more then pack some stuff and come to the tattoo shop, I'm working 11 till 5 this week, then I'll take you to mine and we can spend a few days together, okay?' I ask and he giggles,
'Are you sure?' he asks,
'Yes babe.' I smile,
'Thank you, thank you, thank you Lexy!' he giggles,
'Awh baby, you're so cute.' I laugh,
'I'm so happy!' he says, his voice higher than usual,
'Careful not to wake anyone up.' I chuckle,
'Ah shit.' he mutters and I laugh, 'Hang on Lex, we're parked so I'm gonna go outside.' He says softly,
'Yeah you better.' someone says,
'Sorry Zacky, I'm happy, I get to see Alex soon.' He chuckles and I laugh,
'okay, thats cute, I'm happy for you, but go outside. Wear a jacket, its cold.' Zack laughs.
(a few days later)
-Jack's POV-
I walk into Sykes Tattoo Shop and Hannah sees me instantly, she is sat on a chair with Alex tattooing her ankle, obviously they don't have a busy day, I press a finger to my lips and she smirks as I go and sit on the chair behind Alex.
I wait five minutes before Alex sits back, 'There you go Han.' he says softly, taking his gloves off and running a hand though his hair,
'Thanks love, can you pass me my water?' Hannah asks, pointing to the bottle next to me, I pick it up and poke Alex, offering it to him, he turns round and gasps,
'Jack!' He squeaks and pounces on me, his arms wrapping around my neck tightly, I laugh and hug him while Hannah takes her water and walks off, chuckling to herself,
'I missed you.' I whisper,
'I missed you too Jacky, so, so much.' he sighs, I smile and hold him tightly, my hands gripping his
tshirt.
Alex pulls back and I smile at him, 'Hey gorgeous.' I chuckle, moving his fringe out of his eyes, he smiles and chews on his lip,
'Alex, you can leave early if you want.' Oli says behind us and I turn round to see him and Hannah watching us,
'Can I actually?' Alex asks and Oli nods,
'You have no more customers today. Go home, spend time with Jack.' he smiles,
'Thank you so much Ols.' he grins and stands up, pulling me with him.
(later on)
I smile when Alex looks up at me, deep thought written across his face, he is curled up against my side while I have my arms around him,
'Whats bothering you?' I ask softly,
'Lots of things.' he sighs,
'Tell me something.' I whisper,
'I really want to kiss you.' He says casually,
'That doesn't have to be a bother.' I chuckle and lean down and kiss him gently, his arm snakes around my waist and pulls me as close as possible as he arches his back to get the best angle.
We kiss for a few minutes before he pulls back and smiles, 'What else is bothering you sweetheart?' I ask, resting my forehead on his,
'I've fallen for you too quickly.' he mumbles and I frown, stroking his cheek,
'Love can never happen too quickly.' I whisper.
To: Jack (18:37):
Hey Jack, it's Alex(Sykes Tattoo Shop) sorry if this is weird but I thought you were really cool so I thought, since I have your details, I'd text you x
I sigh shakily as I play with my septum piercing... what have I done? I'm gonna regret this.
From: Jack (18:40):
Hi Alex! That's not weird at all... Well a bit but whatever. How are you? x
To: Jack (18:42):
I'm good thanks, you? x
From: Jack (18:44):
I'm good. Hey, I was on the shops website today and I found a link to your tumblr, you're an incredible artist :) x
To: Jack (18:45):
Thanks :) what do you do? x
From: Jack (18:46):
I'm in a band x
To: Jack (18:47):
Oh awesome! Is there a way I can listen to your music? x
From: Jack (18:50):
Just search All Time Low on YouTube x
To: Jack (18:51):
Okay, hang on x
I quickly open my laptop and bring up YouTube, I type in Jacks band name and click on the first video.
I'm instantly in love. They are like punk rocks babies, they're so good. I watch Jack playing guitar, god, he's incredible.
To: Jack (18:52):
HOLY FUCKING SHIT BALLS YOU'RE SO GOOD I THINK I'VE FOUND MY NEW OBSESSION
To: Jack (18:53):
*cough* I mean, you're very, very good. You're a talented dude and so are your friends x
From: Jack (18:54):
Omg you're so cute :') thanks Alex x
To: Jack (18:56):
I promise I'm not on your web store right now (that's a lie I'm buying your entire discography xD ) x
From: Jack (18:58):
Thank you, that means and helps a lot x
To: Jack (18:59):
Glad to help. You are seriously so good. You've got yourself a new fan x
From: Jack (19:01):
Thank you so much x
To: Jack (19:02):
You're welcome x You're getting quite big then x
From: Jack (19:04):
We're doing alright x
To: Jack (19:05):
Girls seem to like you in particular x
From: Jack (19:06):
Yeah. It's funny because I love them as fans, but they all wanna get in my pants and I don't swing that way :') x
To: Jack (19:07):
Hahaha oh dear :') at least I could get in your pants then ;) x
From: Jack (19:08):
Haha sure ;) unrelated to that, but we should meet up x
To: Jack (19:09):
yes, we should x
From: Jack (19:10):
We're playing a show in Baltimore next week. Why don't you come, we can hang out after x
To: Jack (19:11):
Oh awesome, I'll make sure Oli gives me the night off :) x
From: Jack (19:12):
Great! Don't bother buying a ticket, I'll just put your name on the list x
To: Jack (19:13):
Thanks a lot :)
From: Jack (19:15):
Don't mention it dude x
(Next week)
'Alex! Oi, Alex you mother fucker!' I hear Hannah laugh and I take my earphones out,
'Yeah?' I ask,
'What are you listening to? I can hear it and it sounds really good.' She asks,
'All Time Low... Jacks band.' I smile, she skips over and takes an earbud and puts it in her ear,
'I like it. So, what's going on between you two?' she smirks,
'We've been texting a lot. His bands playing bmore tomorrow so I'm gonna go and meet up with him afterwards.' I shrug,
'Awh, that's cute.' she giggles, kissing my cheek,
'Han, I kind of really like him.' I sigh and she grins,
'Thats cute. Do you think he likes you?' she asks,
'I don't know... He flirts a lot. And he's started calling me babe.' I chuckle and she giggles,
'So cute. You should ask him out.' she smiles and I shrug and sigh, Hannah chuckles and grabs my phone when it vibrates on my table, 'Oooh it's jack!' she squeaks,
'Han!' I whine but she unlocks my phone, and reads the message,
'Awwwwh.' she coos and hands it to me,
From: Jack (15:32):
I cant wait for tomorrow. I'm so excited to see you babe xx
I blush and quickly reply,
To: Jack (15:33):
Can't wait to see you too xx
'So cute.' Hannah giggles, kissing my cheek.
(next day)
I arrive at the venue early in hopes of getting to the barrier. I'm excited but nervous as fuck.
I cheer Jack's name when he runs in stage an he spots me quickly, flashing a smile before he and the guys jump into 'Stella'.
Only five songs in and I'm hot and sweaty and having so much fun. I'm jumping and singing each word back at the band.
Jack sits on the edge of the stage in front of me after 'For Baltimore' and hands me his plectrum, I smile and he winks at me.
-
'Alex!' Jack grins when he spots me, i went and got a drink while they came out to meet fans because we planned on meeting backstage,
'Hey! You did great.' I smile and he hugs me,
'Thanks so much for coming. Rian, Zack, this is Alex.' he grins,
'Hi.' I smile,
'Hey Alex, Jack hasn't stopped talking about you.' Rian laughs,
'Has he not?' I chuckle,
'He really hasn't. All we hear is Alex Alex Alex.' Zack smirks and Jack blushes,
'Good things I hope.' I smirk,
'Something like that.' Rian chuckles and Jack sighs,
'Come on Alex, let's leave these dickheads.' he chuckles and wraps his fingers around my wrist before dragging me out the room.
-
'So you drew all of these?' Jack asks, inspecting the tattoos on my arms and I nod,
'Pretty much all of them.' I shrug,
'You really are talented.' he smiles,
'Thank you. You're talented at what you do.' I smile,
'Not really. I just do it because I love it.' He shrugs,
'And you're good at it.' I say sternly and he chuckles and bites his lip, looking down, a few minutes later he looks up and straight into my eyes,
'Alex...?' He says softly and I nod, 'Zack and Rian said that... Um... That I should try asking you out because I really like you and well, it's okay if you don't want to and I'm sorry if this is awkward but would you like to go out with me?' He asks sheepishly, a blush colouring his cheeks, which makes me smile,
'Jack, I would love to.' I whisper, lifting his chin up,
'Really?' he asks,
'Really. I like you a lot.' I smile and his face lights up, I chuckle and press a kiss to his cheek and he blushes, 'And when I say a lot, I mean it in the sense that when I first laid eyes on you, I wanted to grab your hand and make you run away with me so I could have you with me forever.' I tell him and he giggles,
'You're so cute.' he whispers, lifting his hand up to stroke my cheek.
(two weeks later)
From: Jack (12:35):
I miss you xxxx
To: Jack (12:37):
I miss you too :/ xxxxx
I sigh and run a hand through my hair and bite my lip,
'Lex? You alright?' Oli asks and I nod, adjusting my septum piercing,
'Alex...' Hannah sighs, walking over to me, I put my pen down and sigh,
'Can we talk?' I whisper and she nods, taking my hand and guiding me to her room,
'Whats up babe?' She asks, sitting me down,
'I miss him and I feel so pathetic because we've only been dating for two weeks.' I whisper and she sighs and hugs me,
'Lexy, its okay to miss him. It's because you've been dating for such a short time that it hurts so much. When me and Oli met, he still lived in London and it absolutely killed me being apart from him, so that's why he dragged his ass over to Baltimore.' she says softly,
'I know, I know, but its just... I feel so damn lonely.' I sigh,
'I know hun, but it'll get easier.' She whispers and kisses my forehead.
(A week later)
I groan when my phone starts ringing and I reach under my pillow tiredly and grab it, glancing at the time, 01:44.
'Hello?' I yawn,
'Lex...' Jack's voice whimpers,
'Jay? You okay?' I ask, sitting up.
'No.' He croaks,
'Whats wrong baby?' I ask, running a hand through my hair,
'I miss you.' He whispers, sniffing a bit,
'Oh babe, I miss you too.' I sigh,
'I just want to be with you.' Jack croaks, a small sob escaping his lips,
'Babe, no, Jacky, please don't cry.' I beg,
'I'm so sorry, I just miss you a lot, I just want you here.' he sighs,
'When's tour over?' I ask,
'Two days.' He mumbles,
'Okay, when you get back to Baltimore, see you family for a day or more then pack some stuff and come to the tattoo shop, I'm working 11 till 5 this week, then I'll take you to mine and we can spend a few days together, okay?' I ask and he giggles,
'Are you sure?' he asks,
'Yes babe.' I smile,
'Thank you, thank you, thank you Lexy!' he giggles,
'Awh baby, you're so cute.' I laugh,
'I'm so happy!' he says, his voice higher than usual,
'Careful not to wake anyone up.' I chuckle,
'Ah shit.' he mutters and I laugh, 'Hang on Lex, we're parked so I'm gonna go outside.' He says softly,
'Yeah you better.' someone says,
'Sorry Zacky, I'm happy, I get to see Alex soon.' He chuckles and I laugh,
'okay, thats cute, I'm happy for you, but go outside. Wear a jacket, its cold.' Zack laughs.
(a few days later)
-Jack's POV-
I walk into Sykes Tattoo Shop and Hannah sees me instantly, she is sat on a chair with Alex tattooing her ankle, obviously they don't have a busy day, I press a finger to my lips and she smirks as I go and sit on the chair behind Alex.
I wait five minutes before Alex sits back, 'There you go Han.' he says softly, taking his gloves off and running a hand though his hair,
'Thanks love, can you pass me my water?' Hannah asks, pointing to the bottle next to me, I pick it up and poke Alex, offering it to him, he turns round and gasps,
'Jack!' He squeaks and pounces on me, his arms wrapping around my neck tightly, I laugh and hug him while Hannah takes her water and walks off, chuckling to herself,
'I missed you.' I whisper,
'I missed you too Jacky, so, so much.' he sighs, I smile and hold him tightly, my hands gripping his
tshirt.
Alex pulls back and I smile at him, 'Hey gorgeous.' I chuckle, moving his fringe out of his eyes, he smiles and chews on his lip,
'Alex, you can leave early if you want.' Oli says behind us and I turn round to see him and Hannah watching us,
'Can I actually?' Alex asks and Oli nods,
'You have no more customers today. Go home, spend time with Jack.' he smiles,
'Thank you so much Ols.' he grins and stands up, pulling me with him.
(later on)
I smile when Alex looks up at me, deep thought written across his face, he is curled up against my side while I have my arms around him,
'Whats bothering you?' I ask softly,
'Lots of things.' he sighs,
'Tell me something.' I whisper,
'I really want to kiss you.' He says casually,
'That doesn't have to be a bother.' I chuckle and lean down and kiss him gently, his arm snakes around my waist and pulls me as close as possible as he arches his back to get the best angle.
We kiss for a few minutes before he pulls back and smiles, 'What else is bothering you sweetheart?' I ask, resting my forehead on his,
'I've fallen for you too quickly.' he mumbles and I frown, stroking his cheek,
'Love can never happen too quickly.' I whisper.