Alex P.O.V
I stood up after a while of thinking, walking towards the kitchen. I paused as I got to the bottom of the stairs, frowning a little as I heard Jack's voice. "I think he's falling for you too, Phil. Don't worry about Alex, I'll convince him to go out for a day or something with me so you and Dan can chat for a bit."
My mouth fell open, what the fuck was Jack doing? Dan's /my/ little brother and seeing as I'm his guardian now, considering mine and Dan's parents were too fucked up in the head to bring him up, it's now up to me if he can see Phil or not. Or any other boys. And for Dan's best interest I've decided he can't see Phil, and Jack's helping him sneak around?! I listened closely.
"You and Dan need to discuss your feelings for each other. No really, it's fine. I love spending time with Alex anyway..." He paused, "W-Wait, how do you know Alex and I are dating?... Oh shit, listen, you can't tell anyone, okay? We don't want fangirls surrounding the house."
Phil knew about me and Jack now? What the hell? I shook my head a little and walked into the kitchen, leaning against the counter as I heard Jack coming down the stairs. He smiled at me and pecked my cheek, "Hey, Lexie." I kept my mouth shut as he leant closer to my ear with a small giggle. "Dan's in bed, fast asleep...." He trailed his hand up and down my chest before resting it on my belt buckle.
I shook my head and stepped away, leaving him to frown as I tried to stay calm. "I heard." He cocked his head to the side, "heard what?"
"I heard you sneaking behind my back, telling Phil that you'd get me out the house for him to probably fuck my little brother!"
Jack rolled his eyes, "It's not like that, Alex. I /want/ to spend some time alone with you, we haven't been on a date for ages! And Phil is not going to fuck Dan, they just want to talk about their feelings."
I crossed my arms defensively over my chest. "We've been a little busy the past few months, we've had no time for dates. And you don't know what Phil will do when we're gone!"
"Lex, he's a nice guy! Dan's been upset enough by you today, the least you can do is let him see his boyfriend!"
I glared a little him. "I'm protecting him. I haven't met Phil, I don't want to either. You don't know him, Jack, you've chatted a bit over the phone. That doesn't mean anything, he could just be acting nice! We don't know and I'm not risking Dan getting hurt!" I replied, my voice louder then before.
"You're the one hurting him! And you're too fucking stupid to see that he's crying because /you/ upset him!" He said, voice louder to match mine.
"You're not his brother! You're not even his brother-in-law!" I near yelled without thinking. I didn't think when I was angry.
He obviously looked hurt. "I'm more of a brother to him then you fucking are!" He yelled, tears filling his eyes.
"You haven't been there his whole life. You aren't the one who-" I was cut off as Dan stumbled down the stairs, having just woken up.
Dan's P.O.V
What the hell was going on? I was woken up by Alex and Jack screaming at each other, which I wasn't used to. They rarely fought. The last major argument they had was when they spilt up when they were young.
"What the heck is going on?" I asked, looking between Jack, who looked close to tears and Alex, who looked hurt.
"Jack thinks he's more of brother to you then I am. Isn't that right? Because all I do is fuck up. I try to protect you, it seems harsh but that's all I'm trying to do. But according to Jack, I'm just being an idiot."
Oh shit. Were they fighting over me? I didn't want this, not at all.
"Well your brother doesn't seem to trust me. Apparently I'm not brother or husband material," Jack said a little quieter, voice cracking. "He can't even make time to spend an hour alone with me."
I sighed, looking to Alex. "Just calm down. The love of your life is nearly in tears, calm down so you can comfort him and apologise."
"Why should I apologise? Just cause Jack is too fucking sensitive doesn't mean I should apologise!" He looked directly at Jack and shook his head before storming off.
I could see Jack's bottom lip quiver and I quickly bought him into a hug, rubbing his back in circles lightly. "It's alright. He didn't mean it. He was just angry, you know he doesn't think straight when he's angry." I murmured assuringly as Jack began crying quietly.
This was my fault. It was my fault that they were arguing and I felt so guilty. They hadn't fought in ages, not like this, only a little yelling before one of them got upset and the other realised, calmed down and comforted the other. That's it. Alex never left Jack in tears, he'd never stormed off before.
Jack eventually calmed down when I noticed my phone in his hand. I frowned, "Jacko... Why do you have my phone?" I asked softly, seeing as he was still upset.
He then began explaining everything to me, about how he was sorry he took my phone without permission and that he just wanted to check Phil wasn't scared away and in the end I cut him off. "It's okay, stop apologising. You were just trying to help, I guess." I shrugged a little, "Please don't go in my phone again though." He nodded and said sorry again. "How did you even guess my password?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Oh that was easy. I just typed in the date you and Phil met, which was your first day of school."
I blushed slightly. "But how did you remember that day...?"
Now it was his turn to blush. "Well, me and Alex had an, um, good day that day." I pulled a face of disgust and Jack laughed before explaining. "But then afterwards we were cuddling and I eventually asked about marriage...." He visibly gulped.
"And what did Alex say?" I asked, hopeful that it was good.
Jack smiled a little, "He said he loved me and that we'd marry some day. He said how I'd make a wonderful brother-in-law."
I smiled softly, "that's good then. You would make a wonderful brother-in-law. To me you already are one." I did feel guilty. Now I knew that the reason Jack was upset and Alex was angry was because Jack was trying to help me. And that really pained because I knew how much they loved each other and I felt so bad for getting in the way.
"I'm going to go talk to Alex. I'll see you in the morning, Jacko."
He nodded a little. "Night, Dan."
I walked out the room and towards Alex and Jack's bedroom, stopping just outside the door as I heard Alex speaking.
"I didn't mean to upset him! Of course I love him, I love him with all my heart..." I frowned, who was he talking to? Rian? Zack?
"I know you're protective. I'm the same. So I understand what it's like to have the feeling that you have to protect your younger sibling. I also know what I'd do if anyone hurt my little brother, I know how much a little brother or sister means."
I smiled a little at that, it was sometimes nice that Alex was protective. But now it had just gotten out of hand. At least I kind of understood why he felt the need to protect me now.
"Joe, please. I love Jack. I'm sorry I've upset him, I'm so goddamn sorry but I was angry and all couples argue."
Ahh, so Alex was talking to Jack's elder brother, but why?
"He's downstairs talking with Dan, who's my little brother. Neither Jack or Dan seem to understand why I'm protective. It's not cause I'm an asshole or a dick, it's because I care. A lot." he continued and I felt a pang in my chest, feeling guilty that I'd previously yelled at him about his over protectiveness.
"I won't hurt Jack. It's been almost seven years with a two year break up, but I love Jack, I really do. And that's why I just want your permission to marry him?"
I gasped a little and held back a grin. Alex was going to propose?!
