Beach house (Jake X Johnnie)

Ch. 21

(Jakes POV)
The whole way home I was flapping my hands and trying to control my breathing so I wouldn't go into a shutdown
When Tara opened the door to the cabin I wanted to go inside and lay on my bed like I always do
But I wasn't home.
The beds are gross and unfamiliar, when I stepped inside it smelled like ass
I wanted to go home but I of course couldn't
I didn't know what to do anymore

(Tara's POV)
I knew Jake was going into a shutdown
Things like that barely happen so it's real bad if it happens twice a day
He was pacing around the room, stimming, his breathing heavy
Trying to hum a song to get the other shit out of his head
I was alone with Jake in the living room
Everyone was already going to bed
'Jake, you're going into a shutdown. Shall we go outside for a bit to get away from all the unfamiliar sensorys?' I calmly asked holding my hand out for him
He just looked at me, tears starting to spill out
He grabbed my hand and we got outside

'Jake can you tell me what's bothering you?' I asked after we sat down on the wooden porch
He looked at me, his knees up to his chest and hitting his knee with the palm of his hand
With the other hand holding mine
'Today... too much- u-unfamiliar' he managed to stutter out between sobs
'I understand, do you want to sleep in the truck again tonight?' I asked. Still calm
His mouth slightly opened to say something but he just nodded instead
Rocking back and forth with his body
'Okay I'll get your own blankets and get it ready for you to sleep in okay?' I asked standing up
'Wait! Tara headphones... please' he asked
He wanted his headphones so he could distract himself
'Yea of course Jake' I smile heading inside

(Jakes POV)
I was now sitting on the porch with my headphones on, blasting Pierce The Veil
Something abt their music and lyrics is rlly comforting

I watched as Tara got my truck ready to sleep in
I always loved how Tara rlly got me
She always knew what to do, other people would have no idea and try to ignore it. But not Tara
I rlly wouldn't fucking know what if do without her
I fucking love her so much
I knew she'd never get mad or annoyed which made me comfortable to be around her

After a while of sitting there tara came up to me
'It's ready, go in whenever you like hun' she smiled leaning down to kiss my forehead
'I'm going to bed, do I need to get someone else or something to drink or eat?' She asked standing into the doorway
I just shook my head no, smiling
'Alright love, goodnight' she said closing the door behind her
Knowing I wouldn't say anything back rn

I clicked play again to blast music
I started rocking my upper body back and forth again, now sitting crisscross applesauce (idk it sounds cute😭) I smiled, staring into the distance

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I DIDNT KNOW HOW TO END THIS CHAPTER😭🙏
This chapter is acc based on personal experiences. I love my friends
and I love Pierce The Veil🧎‍♀️