The Unlikely Pair

Chapter 10

Jack G's P.O.V.

Today is the eighth grade talent show, Jack and I were suppose to do it together, but ever since Taylor threatened him, Jack decided to drop out. It's a good thing I had a Plan B.

I was the last one to go and I was shaking in my boots. This is the first time I'm ever singing in front of a large number of people.

"Next up is Jack Gilinsky, singing Shine by Birdy," one of the boys introduced.

I can feel my heart beating out of my chest for every step I take. I felt one of my legs shaking as I walk closer to the microphone. I look at the hundreds of eyes that are watching me, that's when I froze, my anxiety came over me like a tidal wave. Then I see someone waving their hand, it was Jack.

"Calm down, keep your eyes on me," he mouthed.

I nodded which made feel a lot better. I gave one the students the "okay" and started singing. I was more than afraid, I was absolutely terrified when I started, but I kept my eyes on Jack. At the bridge, I took the microphone off the hook and started really breaking out of my shell. I walked around looking the crowd cheer. Even the people making fun of me were cheering me on.

When the song was done, it was silent for about two seconds then everyone stood up clapping. Jack ran up and hugged me. I never been this happy in my life.

Summer of 8th grade

I thought school was bad until we graduated. Now that it's finally summer time, you probably that it's an amazing thing. Well not so much. Since kids have more time on their hands, they go out with their friends and hang out, which sounds great, but.......it really wasn't.

Taylor had more time on his hands, so that meant more pranks on us which means more running for us.

"Okay, this what we have to do," Jack said putting a piece of paper.

"What's this?" I asked.

"A list of place that Taylor might be," he said then you reading them to me.

I stopped him short.

"What do we need that for?" I asked confused.

"These are the places we need to avoid," he said stressing the avoid.

"Jack, we can't keep running from them," I said.

"Well, we're doing fine and have been for three years," he said getting aggregated.

"Don't you get tired of running and just want to accept the fact that you're ga--," I said before Jack cut me off.

"Don't you fucking say it!" He tells putting his hand over my mouth.

I pushed him off, catching my breath.

"Jack, why can't you accept it now?" I asked puzzled.

He turns away and walks out to the balcony. I walk out there as well and close the door.

"Jack, you didn't answer my question," I said attempting to turn him towards me.

"Leave me alone, God dammit!" He said slapping my hand away.

"Jack, what's wrong?!" I asked more like yelled.

"I just..... I just need to think," he said in a calm voice.

"Alright, come in if you need me," I said kissing his cheek and walking in.

The Next Day

I woke up and realize that Jack was still outside. I quickly get up and knock on the door. Jack turns around and the look on his face broke my heart. His eyes was all puffy, his cheeks were red, and you can tell he was crying. I walk out and looked at him.

"Jack, I-I'm sorry for yelling at you, I'm just-just not sure what I'm feeling right now," he said crying his eyes out.

"Can you please tell me what's going on?" I begged.

"Do you promise not to tell anyone?" he asked

"Yes, I promise," I said.

He took out his phone.

"Listen," he said.

I put the phone to my ear. It sounded like a man, but his voice sounded muffled.

Aww little Jack-Jack is crying, how awful... You little shit, you think I'm done, ha for from it. you think that your best friend Gaylinsky can save you, not a chance. All you can do is hope that I don't ruin your life forever, or what left of it. Good night Jack. (Evil laughs)

"Jesus, Jack how long has this has been going on?" I said worried.

"What day is it?" He asked.

"Um, Wednesday," I said unsure.

"I don't know one, two, maybe three years," he said casually.

"What?!" I yelled,"Three fucking years!"

He nods.

"You have been harassed by anonymous guy that sound like a forty man on drugs and haven't call the police about this," I said worried.

"This is what he also said," Jack said showing me another voicemail.

If tell anyone about this, your whole reputation is ruined, everyone you know even your mom will know you're gay, and I'll come for you and kill you.  You should probably get some rest, you look kind of tired. (Evil laugh)

"Yep, I'm calling the police," I said dialing the number.

"No!" He said slapping the phone out of my hand.

"Jack, what the fuck?!" I yelled,"We need to call the police."

I grabbed his phone and ran downstairs. Jack almost grabbed me, but I was faster.

"Mom, help!" I yelled.

I see mom run out of the kitchen and I went behind her.

"What the hell is going on?" she asked.

"Here take this and listen," I said.

Jack was about to jump and grab it, but I stopped him.

"Mom, open his phone and there will be two voicemails I want you to listen to," I said struggling to keep him still.

She opened the phone and listen to both of her voicemails and her smile turned into horror after listening to this.

"Holy shit!" She yelled,"I'm calling to police."

"No!" He cried,"He's going to kill me!"

I pinned him to the ground. He squirmed, kick, and screamed, anyway to stop my mom from making that phone call. When she came back, Jack kicked me off and went to my room and slapped the door. I hear him scream on the top of his lungs. Mom and I both ran up the stairs and we shocked to see.....