One Shot In The Dark

Rain by Angela_Pony

This story is written for my good friend,  _Wicked-Wonderland_.
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It was midnight and a teen was sitting on a swing in the park. It was pitch black except for the dim lights illuminating from the few street lights.

The teen stares down, letting the rain run through his hair, soaking through his t-shirt. Rain pelts down against Jynx' bare arms. He didn't care at all though, he loved the rain. He smiled slightly watching the raindrops race down his arms.

Jynx liked hanging out at the park at night. No one was there to bother him. No one was there to hurt him. It was like a home away from home. He was free from his neighbors who would always give him an attitude and call him names as he walked by to go to his apartment.

Freedom. A word he has become to love so much. That's what he had. Although Jynx had everything he wanted, he still felt like he was missing something, but he could never put his finger on it.

He gets up and starts walking home, tired from a long day of work and now wanting to curl up with some warm, dry clothes.

On his way home he hears yelling and glass breaking. He hides behind a bush and listens carefully. A young man, probably only a couple years older, stumbled out from a driveway. He looked scared and bolted down the street.

Another man, probably the young mans father ran out, falling all over the place, probably drunk.

"And stay out you gay fuck!" The man yelled in a thick Irish accent. He threw a beer bottle into the middle of the street and huffed back inside.

Jynx got up and started following the young man, being cautious as he tiptoed by the house with the drunken man. He saw the young man sitting on a bench underneath a dying street light and he carefully walked over.

He sits next to him and looks down at the ground.

"Are you ok, sir?" Jynx asks.

"I'd rather not talk about it." The man says with an Irish accent, much weaker than the other mans, yet still very noticeable.

Jynx nods and continues looking down at the ground.

"I'm Jack, by the way." He whispers.

"Jynx."

Jack looks up and stares at Jynx in awe.

"That's one of he coolest names I have ever heard!"

Jynx blushes and looks away.

Jack giggles and continues staring at Jynx, admiring his bright red dyed hair. Jynx looks around awkwardly, trying not to seem rude for not looking him in the eyes.

"We uh... We should get out of the rain. You're gonna get sick." Jynx said worryingly.

"I don't wanna go back there... You saw what happened..."

Jynx thought for a minute.

"I know I just met you but, if you don't wanna go home.... You can stay over my place."

Jacks face lights up. He stands up fast, pulling Jynx up with him.

"Let's go!"

Jynx giggles and leads him all the way to his apartment.

When he opens the door he leads Jack over to the couch and turns on the tv. He goes to his room, changes into some dry clothes and pulls out a pair of sweats and a t-shirt for Jack.

Jack was standing next to the couch, looking like he didn't want to ruin anything with his wet clothes. Jynx tosses him the clothes and points Jack towards the bathroom, then he walks back into his room, grabbing some blankets and a pillow. He places them neatly on the couch, waiting for Jack to come out.

A few minutes later the young Irish man walks out, his hair slightly ruffled from changing his shirt. He holds his wet clothes in his hands, far from his body so he doesn't soak the current outfit he has on now. Jynx grabs the wet clothes and throws them in the dryer.

Jack curls up in the corner of the couch in a ball. He stares at the TV and jumps when Jynx walks over to him.

"Sorry to startle you. I was just wondering if you wanted anything to eat?"

"No thank you." He whispered as he curled up tighter.

"Are you ok?"

"Yeah... I... I just like curling up tight. It's like getting a hug."

"Do you want an actual hug?" Jynx asked nervously.

"I-I.... That would be amazing." He whispered.

Jynx hops over the couch and pulls Jack onto his lap, hugging him tightly. Jack seemed to melt in his arms. He was so calm, it was really adorable. Jack had a small smile, he was enjoying this.

Not thinking, Jynx kisses the top of jacks head. Jacks face turns as red as a tomato as he looks down, hiding his face. Jynx squeezed Jack lightly and Jack looked up at him, still blushing.

"I haven't been hugged like this for so long." He said with a small smile.

"How long has it been?"

"About three years, since... when I.... was with.... my boyfriend.... well, ex boyfriend." He looks down, embarrassed.

Jynx lifts up Jacks head.

"Don't be embarrassed. I'm gay myself. No judgement here." He whispered.

Jacks eyes lit up and he started smiling again. He stands up and faces Jynx. Jynx tilts his head, curious of what Jack was doing. All of a sudden Jack smirks and slowly walks closer to Jynx.

Jynx stares into Jacks eyes, trying to read his intentions from his looks. Jack straddles Jynx carefully and boops his nose.

They both start giggling and Jynx places his hands on Jacks hips, pulling him closer. They both continue looking into each other's eyes until Jack leans in, kissing Jynx passionately. Jynx smiles against Jacks lips and kisses back, fighting for entrance.

They both break free for air. Jack had a dopy smile on his face.

"I'm finally happy again." He rests his head on Jynx' shoulder.

Jynx grabs Jacks hand and holds it.

"I'll always try my best to make you happy."

Jack began snoring and Jynx covered them both with a blanket.

"Goodnight Jackaboy."