Sweet Gumdrop| ARCHIVE | (Laughing Jack X Reader)

The return and feeling sick.

The figure I saw last night was tall, but when I heard something fall in the kitchen, it was gone. I went to the kitchen, a lamp that was on the counter fell off. I wonder how that happened. There was no wind, or anyone here but me. I don't see any cats in the neighborhood either.

I've started to feel a bit sick lately.  I started coughing and I'm exhausted. I feel like someone's stalking me but I don't know who. I need some fresh air. I don't feel good...

I put on some clothes and went for a walk outside. I felt a bit better as long as I looked at the horizon and have some fresh air. I guess I just feel better as soon as I do that. Then my phone in my back pocket started vibrating. It was my mom. I'm actually so happy to see her name on my phone, calling me.

"Hey, Mom! How are you?" I asked, genuinely excited to hear how they are doing.

My mom said they'll be home in a few days. They'll be coming much earlier. Their voices sounded excited and hearing them coming back very soon made me happy. Then I thought about Jack, and Jeff. Why have they gone away? Was it because they had something else to do?

I thought of the gifts Jack gave me, but I felt guilty that I didn't give anything in return. Then an idea struck my mind. What if, I make something sweet for him? What if I buy some candy, or even make them to give it to him as a gift?

I looked for how much cash I had with me, I think it should be enough. Excitedly, I walked to the store to get some ingredients. I don't know if Jack will be here, but I'll buy a packet of muffin mix just in case he comes. Then, I made my way to the candy shop to get some candy.  I don't really know what candy he likes and don't like, so I picked a few and hope he'll like it.

On my way home with the things I brought, I started to feel paranoid. Is someone following me? I turned around to see no one. I think that's normal to feel a bit stalked but, this feels like someone's getting closer and closer to me.

I then arrived home and put all the things on the counter. I started coughing again, and then felt tired. Maybe I am sick, its probably a cold. I looked around for some medicine and found it in a cabinet where the first aid is. I took some for coughing and then washed my hands, because I'll be busy making food. If I'll be making muffins, will these muffins still taste good in a few days? I still have some cash in my room, but I don't know if it'll be enough.

After 5 minutes of contemplating, I decided to make muffins. I anyway want something sweet to eat than to be used to what I'm eating here.

I put all the ingredients together, oil, water, two eggs and the muffin mix. I grabbed a big bowl to mix it all up, and a mixer because I am too tired to whisk it. As I mixed all the ingredients, I couldn't help but feel like something was behind me. It feels so close. I turned around to see nothing, I guess I should get used to this feeling by now.

The mix seemed smooth and smells nice. I like to take the (m/f). I just had to put the mix in the muffin tray.

"What you mak-"

I jumped and swung the wooden spoon I was holding to finish mixing and going to use to scoop it in the tray. I hit someone behind me with it and the muffin mixture spat a bit on my face. Just wen I took the time to see who startled me, I felt embarrassed.

I just hit Jack with a wooden spoon in his face! And not to mention he had a little.... something on his face.

"I'm so sorry! Y-you startled me!"

Jack wiped the mixture off his face with a finger and tasted it,"Hmm, yummy"

Before he could say anything else, I hugged him with one arm,"I missed you..." It's possible that I'm sick, so I didn't want to infect Jack too. But he held me into his embrace and said,"How have you been?"

I told him what happened while I filled the tray with the mix. I could see he was a bit annoyed with the fact Stephany spread rumours about me and also got me suspended.

"I have a feeling I should've finished them off while I could." He said, but I quickly stopped him,"No, no! They'll think I have something to do with it, but besides, I like doing my school work at home in stead of actually going to school. I don't have friends there anyway. It would be easier." I gave a soft smile, showing him that it doesn't bother me.

While we sat and waited for the muffins in the oven, I said,"Why were you gone for so long?.... Where have you been?"

Jack looked a bit bothered by that. As if he doesn't like to talk about it. He put a hand on my shoulder and said,"I had some things to do, but now I'm finally here hehe. I missed you and your company. I thought to bother  Jeffery till you come back from school again. Speaking of Jeff, where is he?"

I sighed,"I thought he gone with you."

Jack hummed as he was deep in thought. I started coughing again and this time it was worse than before. I couldn't stop for more than two minutes and Jack started to get worried. I closed my eyes as I fell to the ground on my knees. Jack helped me up and as I finally stopped coughing, I looked up at him. He seemed terrified. He was staring at the floor, and then looked at me. "Is there something I should know about (Y/N)? Something you're hiding from me?" He asked, concerned.

I looked away and said,"Well, I do feel sick, and I've been trying to get some fresh air. Why?" I turned around to where I fell, and where Jack was looking at, then saw drops of blood on the floor. I started to panic, but I didn't made it obvious. "You're not... addicted  to something, right?" He asked again and I shook my head. Jack wanted to help me to bed, but I refused to do so. I'm making muffins for him. After a few minutes I sort of feel fine again. But I still felt tired.

The oven ringed and I took out the muffins with mittins. As I set it down to let it cool, I went to get the candy I got from the shop. I made sure the muffin was completely baked and then I took one out. I made a little display on a plate where I also put the (m/f) muffin on. I gave it to Jack and he smiled. He thanked me and I smiled too. I took some of the candy in the bag and gave the rest to him too.

"A gift, for everything you've done for me." I said. He took the bag and said,"That's so sweet of you gumdrop hehe" then took a bite of his muffin. I didnt feel like eating anymore, so I put the muffins in lunch boxes and put them away. I'll eat it later. I looked out the window, with the feeling someone's watching me. I coughed again and said,"I think I should get to bed now."

Jack walked up to me to give a hug, but stopped. He froze. I looked up to see him staring out the window. I can't say that his face had gone more pale as he already is, but that was how it looked like.

I looked out the window too and thats where I saw it.... what is that?!

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(M/f) = muffin flavor.

Theres another chapter for you! Finally Jack came back and (y/n) had some good news.

STAY TUNED TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENS NEXT ;)