Dreams Only Last For A Night - (Jalex)

Chapter 11 - "To Live And Let Go"

I ran downstairs, almost tripping at the sound of Alex's name coming out of my mother's mouth I stop.

"I'm gonna go over and see if Alex needs anything. Tell Jack his breakfast is on the counter."

"Okay!" My dad yelled from the living room couch, I walked into the kitchen before my mom got the chance to leave, "Hey mom!"

"Jack, sweetheart. Your breakfast is on the counter." She smiled before opening the door, "Wait. Where are you going?" I asked, she looked at me, "Over to Alex's to check if he needs anything. Why sweetie?" I froze, this is my chance. "I'll come with..."

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Alex's P.O.V.

"Jack, hurry or else we're gonna be late." I said as I got up and hurried to put my pants on.

"Jack?" Stella giggled, "Last time I checked, I was Stella." I stopped and turned to look at her, "I'm sorry babe."

"No, it's ok. You obviously miss him." She smiled, I looked away, do I miss Jack?

"Jack's a jerk, and we need to get to school." I said without thinking of how bad it sounded, I began putting on the rest of my clothes while Stella just sat on the bed.

"Why is Jack a jerk?" Stella asked, I stopped what I was doing and looked at Stella who was staring up at me with big eyes, "He just is, babe. Now get dressed please."

"Tell me why Jack is a jerk and I'll get dressed."

"Why do you wanna know anyways? Just get dressed!" I demanded lightly, Stella threw me a glare before getting up, "Fine!"

I watched silently as Stella grabbed her clothes and made her way into the bathroom, throwing me another glare before slamming the door right behind her. The day has barely started and Stella and I are already fighting. Great. And for what? For not telling her why my best friend is a jerk- my best friend? Jack's my best friend. Alex, what are you doing? Even if Jack was being a complete douche, he's still my best friend. My best friend who just got dumped by his girlfriend not more then a month ago and who needs me more then ever right now. I know it's only been a day but it seems like ages since we last talked. Maybe I should go check on him. I mean... what do I mean? I shouldn't have to second guess checking on my best friend to make sure he's ok, I should just go. Right? But Stella.

I quickly put on my favorite v-neck and converse before lightly knocking on the bathroom door, "Stel?" I hear no answer, "Baby?" I press my ear up against the door to try and figure out why Stella was being so quiet. Stella swung the door open almost causing me to fall, "What?!" My eyes widened at the tone in her voice. "I'm gonna go see if Jack needs a ride to school so I'll see you there ok. I love you." I begin walking away when I feel a tug at the back of my shirt, "No kiss?" The tone in Stella's voice had changed, I couldn't help but smile as I turned to face Stella who had the most innocent look on her face, which was weird because before she looked like she wanted to rip someone's throat out (mine pacifically) and now she looks like she couldn't even be capable of harming a single fly. I pressed my lips firmly against Stella's, smiling into the kiss. Why does she do this to me? Why do I feel so weak around her? And not in a good 'I'm so in love I could die in your arms' kinda weak, but more like 'I feel powerless and I can't ever seem to escape' kinda weak. She's got a hold on me.

"I love you too." Stella said pulling away from the kiss, "So you're not gonna tell me why Jack's a jerk then?"

"Maybe later ok baby. I have to go." I grabbed my jacket and book bag in a hurry before gliding my fingers through Stella's dark brown hair, kissing her forehead I start to make my way down stairs but then stop when I hear the doorbell going off, "Alex! It's mom." Mom? I walked over to look who it was through the little window on the door and opened it when I saw Mrs. Barakat and... Jack? "Alex. Hey, sweetie. You ok? You need anything? You hungry? I made some breakfast if you wanna come over and eat real quick before you head to school." I just shook my head, "Oh, no. I'm fine... mom. I just-" I stopped as I saw Jack staring at me, I smiled at how fast Jack had looked away when I caught his gaze. "You sure sweetie, because you still have 15 minutes before classes start."