Cinderblock Garden (Adopted by All Time Low)

Walls (Bonus Chapter)

ok so I was reading back though this book and I realized that I never made a chapter where Jay formally came out and idk I've just had this cute idea in my mind for a while so here you guys go :)

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Juliet's POV

"I love you." Skye gave me a quick kiss and intertwined her hands with mine.

"I love you too." I said back and we continued walking. The place was familiar to me, but I couldn't place exactly where I was. Oh well. As long as I'm with Skye I'll be happy.

All of a sudden, the scenery changed. We were no longer in that safe happy neighborhood. I was in a dirty alley. I started to get nervous. Why am I here? Where is Skye?

A dark figure started walking towards me. I turned to run away but I couldn't. It was like my feet were stuck to the ground. As the figure got closer, I recognized who it was.

Randy

I tried even harder to move but I was stuck. Panic started to take over my body. Why can't I move? What is happening?

The scenery changed again and I was at the top of a building, the same building that I was dropped off before. I was standing on the very edge. Randy was holding onto my wrists. It was just like that day so long ago.

Randy gave me an evil smile. I closed my eyes and braced myself for what I knew was coming next. Falling, I was falling again. But this time it seemed longer for me to hit the ground....

When I woke up I was covered in sweat. The room was dark and I couldn't see anything, so I turned on the flashlight on my phone and shined it around. I was in my room. I'm safe. The platform I was sleeping on didn't seem all that safe anymore.

I took a deep breath and climbed down the ladder. Aside from the sound of cars driving by, the rest of the night was silent.  I don't know why, but I just didn't feel safe.

Something furry brushed against my leg and I jumped back in surprise.  The familiar jingle of dog tags told me that it was just Tre.  I patted him but it still didn't help me feel any better.  I guess I have one more option.

"Alex?" I said tentatively and stepped into his bedroom.  The door opened with a creak that I hoped would wake him up.  Unfortunately, the soft snoring continued.  I guess I'll have to wake him up myself.

"Alex?" I said again and crawled onto the other side of his bed, "Alex wake up."

He groaned and rolled over a little bit, "Dani?  Not today, it's too late."

"I'm not Dani, you man-whore!" I gave him a light slap on the head, "It's Jay."

"Jay?  It's still late.  Go back to bed."

I shook my head, "No, I had a nightmare."

"Honey, you're 14.  Don't you think you're a little too old for this?" Alex said and turned so he was facing me.

I looked down at the bedsheet, "It was about Randy.  I fell again."

Even though I tried not to show it to Alex, the dream had really unnerved me.  Falling is so terrifying to me now.  And Skye was in it.  What happened to her in the dream?  Is she okay?

"Awe, come here." Alex put his arms around me in a support filled hug, "I'm here for you.  You're safe, I promise."

I clung to him tighter, "Skye was in it too.  I don't want to lose her.  I love her so much."

"I know, I know." Alex mumbled and rubbrd my back comfortingly, "Your friends are important to you.  But it was just a dream.  Everyone is safe and going to be okay."

A sudden thought popped into my mind.  Have I ever like officially came out to Alex?  I'm pretty sure he at least has an idea that I'm interested in girls too, but I don't think I've ever told him myself.

"I have something to tell you." I pulled away from Alex's embrace and took a deep breath, "I'm bisexual and I'm dating Skye."

The room was silent for a moment.  Oh God.  I screwed up.  I really screwed up.  He's going to hate me and throw me out.  Shit shit shit shit.

"I've always thought you and Skye would be cute together, "He finally said, "I'm proud of you, kid."

"I love you." I blurted out and then internally punched myself, "I'm sorry.  I never know how to say it."

Alex chuckled, "No, that worked just fine.  I love you too.  You're still my beautiful daughter no matter what.  Besides, now I can embarrass you in public even more now that I know you think girls are cute."

"Cut the crap, Dad.  You know I'll embarrass you right back." I rolled my eyes and playfully punched his shoulder.

"What are you guys doing?" Jesse was standing in the doorway of the room, "Jay, why are you beating up our father?  He's the one who pays the bills."

"Hey Jess, did you know your sister likes vagina?" Alex half shouted to him and I responded by tackling his sorry ass back onto the bed.

Jesse shrugged, "Of course I knew.  Every time I go out with her anywhere she's always staring at the butt of every girl we walk by.  I thought guys were supposed to be the hormonal perverts but you can just see the lust in her eyes."

"Alex!  Make him stop!" I whined as I could feel my cheeks turning red, "I'm not a perv!  He's just making stuff up."

"Jesse, stop harassing your sister." Alex wheezed, "And Jay can you please get the fuck off of me before I suffocate?"

I released Alex from my grasp and locked eyes with my brother.  His blue irises were glowing mischievously.  I squinted my eyes, telling him that if he dared to go any further shit was going to go down.  He took one single step into the room.  That's it.  Here it goes.

"We all know your sister can kick your ass."

Jesse spun around to see the purple haired young woman drinking a cup of coffee and sporting a camera around her neck.  Dani shrugged and took another sip.

"Why are you all awake tonight?  I was taking pictures of the pool in the moonlight.  Do any of you have an actual reason to be awake at 4 AM on a Tuesday?"

"Jay had a nightmare so scary that it invoked her inner four year old so she came over to my room." Alex told her, "As for Jesse, I don't know why the hell he's here.  What even are you doing?"

"I had to go to the bathroom." Jesse explained, "But I walked by Jay's room and she wasn't there.  I wanted to make sure she wasn't dead or whatever."

Dani came past Jesse and sat on the bed by me.  I took my chance and quickly stole a sip of Dani's coffee.  Dani makes the best coffee because according to Alex she puts "an ungodly amount of sugar in it".  But it's,amazing.  Now I just need some pop tarts and this would be perfect.

"Hey you little shit!" Dani yelped and pulled her arm away, causing some liquid to spill onto Alex's bed, "Quit taking my coffee!"

"That's it!" Alex pointed to the door, "Everyone out!  Right now!"

We grumbled and trudged out of his room.  When Alex says get out he means it.  Dani and I slouchted against the wall, taking turns sipping out of the coffee cup.  I looked out through the window and smiled.  I didn't feel scared anymore.  I felt safe and happy exactly where I was.