The Bandana Code (Jalex)

Navy: Vanilla

Jack stood in front of the full-length mirror fiddling uselessly with his tie. He'd be damned if he could get the thing to sit straight. "You ready to go?" Alex called as he came in from the hallway.
"Almost." He sighed, turning to face him with a small sigh.

Alex smiled warmly as he approached, straightening the tie with ease. "How?" Jack asked in disbelief making the elder lad chuckle.
"Magic." He grinned, gently taking Jack's hands.

"Now. Are you ready because I'm pretty sure the bride is the only one who's supposed to be late." Jack chuckled, nodding in agreement. May would murder him if he showed up late.

They made it to the church just in time, slipping into empty seats at the back. He could already tell he was going to receive an earful from his mother about it. At least no one else seemed to have noticed.

The service was beautiful, and Jack felt himself choke up a little when it got to the vows. They'd written their own and of course, May had gone above and beyond. He glanced around to see most of his relatives dabbing at their eyes.

Once the ceremony was finished, they all congregated outside for photos. Jack had been hoping to seamlessly fit in with his family so May would never even have to know. Of course, he was never going to be that lucky.

"Jack Bassam Barakat. What do you think you're doing sneaking in last minute?" He cringed as Alex fought hard to hide his smirk.
"Hey, Mom." He said awkwardly as she sent him a thoroughly unimpressed look. "Sorry. I was running late." He shrugged.

He had no better excuse and telling her he slept through his alarm because he'd been up late fucking Alex probably wouldn't go down too well.

She rolled her eyes and shook her head with a sigh. "I knew I should have called this morning to check in on you." He blushed and gave an awkward shrug.

"Mom! Jack!" They glanced over to where May stood with the photographer waiting for them. "We'll talk after." She muttered before heading over.

Jack turned to face Alex who sent him a soft smile. "Go on. I'll be here when you're done." Jack nodded.

He could tell Alex was nervous, but he also knew he'd never say as much. He wouldn't want to ruin May's day.

Jack nodded once more, leaning in, and kissing his cheek. "I won't be long." He promised before joining the rest of his family.

Jack smiled as he posed for all the photo's he was required for. He was so happy for his sister, and it was clear she was having the day of her dreams.

Once they were done, he scuttled away before his mother could chastise him some more. He was probably going to be embarrassed enough as it was today.

He found Alex talking to Joe's wife, Stacy, and instantly relaxed. The last thing he wanted was for him to be standing around awkwardly on his own.