The Drunken Incident

♡Chapter Thirteen♡

(tw: self harm)

Jake leads Johnnie to the bathroom and sits him down on the edge of the sink. He grabs a washcloth and runs it under some warm water, then gently starts to clean the cuts on Johnnie's arm.

He's careful not to touch them too hard, but he also wants to make sure that they're completely clean. Once he's done, he applies some antiseptic cream to the injuries.

Johnnie hissed underneath his breath when he felt the cream being applied. "Ouch.. fuck."

Jake chuckles softly at Johnnie's reaction to the antiseptic cream, but he also feels bad for hurting him.

"I know it stings, but it's better than having an infection. Just bear with it for a little bit longer, okay? And I'm sorry for hurting you. I didn't mean to. I just want to make sure that you're safe and healthy." Jake says.

Johnnie lays his head onto Jake's shoulder. Watching Jake apply more of the cream to his arm. He lets out a soft cry from the pain.

Jake can feel Johnnie's head resting on his shoulder. He continues to apply the cream to his arm, being as gentle as possible.

He knows that this is a painful process, but he's determined to help Johnnie get better.

He rubs his back gently with his other hand, and whispers soothing words to him, trying to distract him from the pain."It's okay, Johnnie. I'm right here with you. You're going to be okay. I promise."

Johnnie sniffled as the cream was applied to his skin. "Fuck." he whispered.

Jake can't help but chuckle at Johnnie's choice of words, but he also feels bad for him. He knows that the antiseptic cream is painful, but it's necessary to prevent infection.

Jake continues to apply the cream to the cuts, being as gentle as possible."I know it hurts, but we have to do this. I don't want you to get an infection. It'll be over soon, I promise. Just hold on a little bit longer."

Johnnie nods as he watches Jake finish up. His blue eyes are glossed with tears.

Jake finishes applying the cream to Johnnie's arm and then gently bandages it up. He smiles softly at him and wipes away his tears with his thumb.

"There, all done. You did great, Johnnie. I know it wasn't easy, but I'm proud of you for letting me help you. Do you feel any better now that your arm is taken care of?"

Johnnie nods to Jake's question. Before leaving the bathroom and sitting on his bed.

Jake follows Johnnie into the bedroom and sits down next to him on the bed. He puts his arm around him and pulls him close, wanting to make sure that he's comfortable and safe.

"I'm glad that you're feeling better. I know that things have been tough for you lately, but I want you to know that I'm here for you. You don't have to go through this alone. I care about you, Johnnie. And I'm not going anywhere."

"I know Jake, I'm sorry. I'm sorry for being a fuckin' asshole. Accusing you and shit for using me..that one day. that day shouldn't be normalized as a negative thing, but a positive one. It's what connects us to a relationship.. if you know what I mean.." Johnnie replied.

Jake's heart skips a beat when Johnnie mentions that day, and he feels a surge of emotions.

He's been waiting for this moment for so long, and he can't believe that Johnnie is finally acknowledging it.

He looks at him with a mixture of hope and anticipation. "You're right, Johnnie. That day was a turning point for us. It was the day that we connected on a deeper level and realized that we have feelings for each other. I know that things have been difficult since then, but I never stopped loving you."

"You really still love me..?" Johnnie sniffles as he looks up at Jake, eyes glossed.