How to Fall in Love in Three Easy Steps

Chapter 12

Sunshine streamed through the window as Jack's eyes opened sleepily. The cocoon of warmth surrounding him made it hard for Jack to not pass back out immediately, but the events of last night came rushing back to him. Involuntarily, Jack put his fingers to his lips as he tried to remember how Alex's lips had felt upon his own. He felt a slight shiver run through his body as he recalled the way Alex's hands ran up and down his sides. Had it all been a dream?

The clock read 10:39, and Jack was thankful it was Saturday. He snuggled back into his blankets, let the warmth engulf him, and slowly drifted back to sleep.

When his eyes opened again, there was someone sitting at the foot of his bed, lightly shaking his shoulder. Jack groaned and rolled over onto his stomach. The person got up off Jack's bed. Suddenly, the door shut, and Jack flipped over onto his back. Footsteps trailed over towards Jack's bed and weight settled down next to Jack, making the springs creak.

"Please wake up," a voice whispered into Jack's ear, "I'm lonely."

Something brushed against Jack's neck, and his eyes fluttered open. Alex was on the edge of Jack's bed, kissing his neck. Today, he was wearing a dark grey beanie, a tiny bit of stubble growing in on his chin. It gently tickled the soft skin of Jack's neck, causing him to grab onto Alex's hand to stop himself from squirming. Alex grinned and moved his lips to Jack's.

Although Jack had just woken up and was sure his breath was absolutely awful, he put his all into that kiss. He pressed his hands into Alex's back and pulled him closer. It was hard for Jack to believe that this was even real, for he had wished for so long. A tiny moan escaped from Jack's mouth, and he immediately felt the embarrassment pulse throughout his body. However, this only caused Alex to kiss Jack harder and more fervently. Even though Jack had just begun this blossoming relationship, he wanted to feel all of Alex against him. He needed to touch every inch of Alex and learn each part of him.

Alex pulled away gradually, smiling.

"Someone's a little excited, huh?" he mumbled.

Jack grinned sheepishly, his hands fumbling to push himself up. Alex rolled over to the side, pressed up against the wall. Rolling onto his side, Jack took Alex's hand into his own, pressing his thumb into the palm of the boy he had fallen for. Alex scootched forward and put his head on Jack's shoulder, nuzzling into his neck. His lips gently rubbed against Jack, making Jack wrap his arms around Alex's waist.

This was the closest the two had ever been, and both of them were liking it a bit too much. Jack blushed as he felt himself get hard, and he tried to move away from Alex.

"Don't worry. Me too," Alex whispered.

"I'm sorry."

"Me too."

This felt quite strange to Jack, considering he was hard over another guy, and he had made another guy hard. It was oddly exhilarating.

Their foreheads were pressed together, keeping space between the rest of their bodies. It was so strange for Jack to be doing this, even if it wasn't Alex. He had always been the type of boyfriend to keep away from physical contact and intense affection. When it was Alex, he just wanted to hold him forever. Within ten minutes, the two had fallen asleep.

As Jack woke up, he found Alex crumpled in his arms. He seemed so vulnerable and small next to him. In his arms, Alex curled up slightly and snuggled into Jack. With this, Jack found himself staring at Alex and learning his features. His lips were perfectly curved and insanely kissable. Jack felt like an idiot who was falling in love, which was beginning to worry him.

"Jack?" Alex groaned.

"Good morning, Alex."

"Fuck, I fell asleep, didn't I?"