Everything Has Changed (A Finn and Jack Harries FanFic)

Chapter 5

After finishing the dishes at warp speed, I essentially ran out of the kitchen to escape my embarrassment and more importantly, Finn. Walking into my room, I fell back on the bed, exhaling a sigh of relief and trying not to relive my latest public humiliation. While checking my phone, I heard the door open and familiar footsteps walk into the room.

"Hey baby" I said, sitting up as Jack walked into the room, looking rather unhappy. He sat down on the bed, sighing before slumping backwards and covering his face with one arm. I crawled beside him, resting my head on his shoulder.

"What's wrong?" I asked simply, as he turned and looked at me out of one eye.

"My dad's still trying to get me to work for him" He said, voice muffled by his arm. I'd heard this before, countless times and I knew how much Jack did not want to work for his father. I moved his arm, pulling it around me and cuddled up to him. 

"I know how much you want to be in media Jack, maybe you need to show him though? So he finally sees what your passion is" I suggested. He gave a small smile but shook his head,

"He'd never listen. Even getting my degree wasn't enough to show him what I want, he's never going to stop at this rate" Jack replied, groaning loudly. 

"Well, have you considered trying out his offer? Even for a few months? It might be better than you expect you know." I said, careful not to anger him with such a sore subject. He scoffed and looked up at me,

"Have you not been with me for the past 6 months? I have no interest in doing or trying to do what he does." 

"Yeah but-" 

"Whatever Lex, if you're gonna give me good advice then do it, if not then leave it alone." He retorted angrily. I rolled my eyes, getting up from the bed,

"I was only trying to get you to see a different perspective" I said defensively, as he sat up on the bed.

"Yeah, how come you care so much? It's not like you're going to be here, right?" He said, green eyes lighting up in anger. I looked at him, confused, before realizing what he meant.

"Jack, I said I was still discussing it, besides, you know I have to do a year abroad. It won't change anything" I said, softening and going to sit next to him.  

"Discussing in your terms means decided. And it won't be the same, I don't know any successful long distance relationships that have worked. Besides, how the fuck am I supposed to come and visit you in Russia? Do you know how expensive that is? You could choose France and make it easier for the both of us, but I know your 'passion' is always going to come first Lexi." He snapped, barely pausing to take a breath. I knew what he was doing, he was taking his anger out on me, but I wasn't exactly one to sit quietly and take it.

"Oh shut up Jack, my 'passion' always comes first? You won't even bother trying what your dad does because of your stupid film making. Maybe if you put a little more faith in our relationship, or even me, we wouldn't be having this argument in the first place. I'm counting on us working out, and if you're giving up when I haven't even left, what the fuck are we doing?" I retorted, standing up, my voice steady and cold. He looked at me, eyes hardening in anger before getting up.

"Where are you going?" I questioned, arms crossed over my chest as he put a jacket on. 

"Why do you give a shit? I'll be back later" He spat, walking out and slamming the door. 

I sat down on the bed, before getting back up and walking outside and downstairs to the kitchen. Opening a cupboard angrily I snatched a glass of water, trying not to break anything in my rage. 

"Woah there," I heard a familiar voice drawl. Whirling around, I found Finn leaning against the counter, that insufferable smirk on his face and his amusement evident.

"What do you want?" I hissed, trying to make my way past him. Before I could, he blocked me.

"What's going on? I heard a door slam, trouble in paradise?" He said, leering at me. I rolled my eyes at him, again trying to push my way past.

"Sorry what did you say earlier? Oh yes, Jack is the 'right person'" Finn added, mocking me. 

"It's none of your business Finn, and besides, shouldn't you be happy that Jack's happy? He is your brother after all." I hissed, finally getting around Finn. 

"I am happy, but I also know Jack, and our dad is a sore subject with him. I thought you knew that?" He added quickly, before turning around and making his way back upstairs. I caught him by his hand. 

"I don't need romantic advice from you Finn, you don't seem to be particularly gifted in that department" I hissed coldly. He turned around, eyes darkening,

"Oh and what makes you say that?" He challenged, sneering at me. I took a breath, before shaking my head.

"Never mind, forget I said anything" I murmured, walking past him, up to my room. 

I had managed to anger both of the Harries twins in less than two hours. Well done Alexandra, my conscience jeered as I sat down on the bed sighing. Crawling back, I picked up my copy of The Beautiful and The Damned and began to read, attempting to take my mind off the horrible morning that had ensued.