It Boy

Chapter Twenty-Seven:

-Leah Rose-
I read the message over and over. He can't be dead. That's not possible. I tried texting Hayes. He didn't answer. Then I texted Jack G. No answer. Oh my god. This isn't happening again.

-Matthew Espinosa-
I texted Leah telling her about Cameron. I know what Jack is up to. I haven't told her what he did to Nash, and I won't , but he won't get his way. Hayes told me before Cameron hurt him.

"Yo! Matt!" Jack G called out. "Why is Leah texting me about Cameron?" He asked coming out of the bathroom. "I texted her. I felt like she should know since she was his friend," I lie. He nods and goes to reply back. Johnson walks in. "Hey," I say with a smirk marked along my face.

"Why are you so smirky? Meet someone?" He asked sitting by me. "Nope, I just know a secret," I say getting up. "I wanna know," he replies. I smirk wider. "I know everything you've done," I simply say. His smile drops and he stares at me. "With Cameron gone you can't hurt me," I say looking at him. He's still sitting. "I know how to hurt you, Leah is already on my side," I tell him pressing send. I typed a message to Leah hunting who's behind all the pain.

Jacks eyes went wide and I could tell he felt broken. "Matt, why?" He asked. His voice was shaking. "You don't deserve happiness after the pain you've caused. " I inform him. "I didn't mean for Nash to die! I just wanted him injured! And Hayes, cam wouldn't stop, and with cam," he stopped to control his breathing. "He did that on his own," Jack finishes. "It's too late now. You've screwed up and Leah deserves better. Not a murder," I say harshly.

"I'm not a murder, Matt. I love her," he whispers. I stare at him. I watch tears slid down his face. "To bad. She won't love you anymore. You deserve what your getting," I tell him. I look at him and then his phone. It lights up and Leah's name appears. My smirk returns  "better have a good excuse, your known for making them," I say walking out of the room.

-Jack Johnson-
I didn't even want to look at my phone. I know she knows now.

Leah: Jack what the hell!

Leah: two people have told me you've killed people!

Leah: answer me.

Leah: fine I'm coming down to Houston. You better be ready to explain!

I felt tears glide down my checks. I tried to text her back but I couldn't think of anything to say. "Bro, what's wrong?" Jack G asked looking at me. I looked up at him. "I'm losing her," I say. He sits on the bed in front of me. "What do you mean?" He asked. "Leah, she's never gonna love me after what Matt told her. " I explain. He nods.

"She's coming down here." I whisper. Jack drawls in air. Then lets it go. "Good luck " he saids before turning out the lamp. I lay down and stare out the window. For once, I prayed everything would turn out right. And everyone would be safe.

-Leah Rose-
Matthew texted me saying Jack J killed Nash and harmed Hayes. I texted him but no response. So , there I was, throwing random things in a bag.

"Where are you going?"Taylor asks me as I come down stairs with a suitcase. "Houston," I reply. "Why?" She asks again. "To settle shit with Johnson. He's keeping secrets and he's gonna spill them tonight," I say going the ought the front door. "good luck boo! Call me for back up!" Taylor calls out. I give a thumbs up then get in the car. Pretty soon I'm spreading down the rode that leads me to Houston.
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It was 1:30 a.m. when I got to Houston. I texted Sammy ahead of time and asked where the hotel was.

I went to the front lady and asked for jacks room. After clarifying I'm a friend, she told me the room number. I stormed up there. When I reached the door and I slammed my fists into the door. I heard covers being moved. Soon Gilinsky is standing behind the door leaking out. He sees me and opened the door. "Where's Johnson?" I instantly ask. "Can we talk first," he mumbles. "No," I say in my normal voice. I push past him and go in the room.

Johnson is sitting up in bed staring at me. Matthew is on the floor. I step over him and stand in front of Johnson. "Explain," I say. He looks behind me at G. "You won't a messages so you will now. And be fast because I have plans tomorrow," I say rudely. Jack swallows. "Go Leah. Let's talk in the morning," Johnson tells me yawning. I glare at him. "No. You won't answer me back. Tell me now! What the hell is happening! What did you do!" I shout at him. I now have his attention.

He stands up and starts pushing me to the door. Once were outside, I start at him again. "What did you do? Two people who work with you have told me you've the reason behind the kills," I say now felling tears. "There's only been one kill," He saids staring hard at me. "Jack, tell me what's happening, quick keeping secrets," I say lowering my eyes. I fell Jack wrap his arms around me. I stand still in his arms. He lowers his head , until he's lips are close to mine. I stare his mouth now.

"I haven't done anything. I don't know what's happening to Matt. Cameron hurt Hayes. Nash's care was broken," he tells me. "Your lying. I know it. What'd you do!" I say pushing him away. He stumbles back. I watch Jack rolls his eyes. "Jack tell me I won't be mad. I don't like you keeping secrets," I say again. Jack runs his hand through his hair. "Go away Leah. Your being a bitch," he saids signing.

I slapped him. When he looked at me, he had a red mark on his face. "Maybe everyone was right. I'm done Jack. Go fine a new girl, I don't wanna be yours anymore," I say walking away. It takes him a few seconds before he chases me. He yanks me back away from the elevator.

"Leah, your not come down here to yell at me. You don't even know what happens because your so obsessed with yourself you don't have time for anyone else!" Jack tells me. I stare at him. "Truth hurts doesn't it. " he saids after seeing he's hurt me. I bit back tears. "Go ahead and cry, Leah. "He saids. Surprising he's not mocking me when he saids it. "No, I'm not gonna let you get anymore satisfaction from my pain," I say turning away.

"Leah-" "no Jack! You hurt me so much. Your words are like knifes. They tear me apart. I try so hard to prove your not a jerk and then you go a break my heart. I'm just not smart enough to realize it. So I go back to you, let you play me and then hurt me again. I'm tired of it! Leave me alone. You've made your point," I say wiping tears. Jack pulls me in to him.

"Leah I love you. I don't want you to turn against me like Matt is. " He saids. "You don't love me. " I say fighting him. Jack holds me tighter. "Yes I do. Leah I love you so much. Your so much to me," Jack tells me again.

"Quit lying Jack. If you loved me, I would be yours. I would be the girl you wanna see everyday you get home. You don't though. You can't even be honest right now," I say fighting again. Jack leans down and kisses me. I try not to kiss back, but I end doing so. I relax a little and fall back in love. When he pulls away, I find myself needing more. I kiss him again. He kisses back but pulls away soon. "Leah," he speaks. I still have my eyes closed. "Hmmm," I reply. "You have to believe me. I didn't kill Nash. I wouldn't hurt you like that," Jack tells me.

I nod. "Stay words," he instructs. I open my eyes. He looks so serious. I look him up and down. He had on red plaid pj pants and no shirt. The waist band of his boxers was showing. "Leah,"Johnson saids my name again. "I believe you. I'm sorry I didn't, but with everyone talking," I say looking at his mouth. "I know, but you have to ignore them," He tells me. I nod. He leans back down and kisses me. He lifts me up and carries me away from the elevator.

I'm set down in front of his door. "Do you need a ride home or are you good?" He asks me. "I can drive home. " I say smiling at him. Jacks still hugging me. "Goodnight," he tells me while kissing my lips. "Goodnight," I say kissing back. Jack let's go of me. As in walking away I remember something.

"Hey Jack!" I call out to him.

"Yeah?" He asks back.

"When are you coming home?"

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Thanks for reading! So, Chapter Twenty - Eight is perfect. That's all I'm saying... So what are your thoughts on Matthew? Do you like him being bad or do you want him to go back to being nice to Johnson? I hope you enjoyed!
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