Family Don't Break

CHAPTER 5

ALEX'S POV:

"Thank you for coming tonight." I say. "I had fun. Your parents are nice." I smirk. "I told you so." Jack rolls his eyes, but he can't fight the smile that appears on his face. "My mom wants you to come back for dinner again. I think she's more smitten with you than I am." Jack blushes, running a hand through his hair.

We stand facing each other, illuminated by the street lamps. The stars overhead are hidden by the New York smog, the sky a never ending black pit. The streets are quiet for once, the world taking a short break. It feels like it's just the two of us.

Time slows to a stop. I stare into his dark brown eyes, and it seems like he has a galaxy inside of them. "Alex-" his voice is soft, uncertain.

And then he's kissing me. Electricity surges through my veins, my heart beating faster than it ever has before. Behind my closed eyelids, I see a myriad of colors, moving and beating in time with my heart.

When we finally pull away, we're both breathing hard. "I-I'll see you tomorrow." Jack stutters out. "Okay. Goodnight, Jack." He waves and walks away, still facing me. He stumbles back a bit, catching his balance. I put a hand to my mouth to try and hide my laughter. He's grinning like a mad man, his cheeks rosy.

He finally turns around and begins to leave. I go back inside, and I peek out the window. I see him standing on the corner pumping his fist. I can't hear what he's saying, but he seems excited. He's such a dork. But he's a cute dork, I'll give him that.