Septiplier One-Shots

Money Talks [Part 3]

Oh God... He knows now.. It's all over...

Jack couldn't think straight. He waited nervously to see Daniel's response to their romantic outburst.

"Sean, where the hell have you been? Did I even tell you that is was alright for you to come down here? I don't think so. Get your ass upstairs. I think you deserve a punishment much more severe than the last one. And you," he continued, turning to Mark, "keep your hands off of my pet."

Realizing that Daniel only witnessed the last few seconds of his interaction with Jack, Mark spoke confidently, sass evident in his tone.

"I was merely trying to correct your errors, sir. After all, I know how precious he is to you."

He smirked, but was met with a harsh slap, similar to the ones Jack received almost constantly.

"Speak to me like that again an you'll find yourself on the streets." He turned slowly, exiting the bathroom.

"Sir, wait! Why do you care so much about Jack? If you only use him for sex and abuse, why him? Why not anyone other than him?"

Mark expected the man to either keep walking or slap him again, but instead, then man turned, walked back to face him calmly, and spoke in an unfamiliar tone. It was... Gentle.

"Because he seems to be the only one you love."

"Um... I beg your pardon, sir?" Mark replied, genuinely beyond confused.

Daniel sighed. "I love you. But that damn Jack... He's the one you love. Make sense now?" At that point he began to cry.

Awkwardly, Mark hugged him. He couldn't resist the urge to smile.

"I'm afraid, sir, you are correct. Jack is the one who has my heart."

"I know. Please forgive me. I've done terrible things - illegal things - to him.. All because you love him.. I'm so sorry.."

"It's alright. As long as it stops. And as long as you give Jack his freedom."

"Of course, of course.." He replied, sniffling. He separated himself from Mark's embrace and called Jack downstairs.

Jack rushed down the stairs, noticed the red mark on Mark's cheek, and shot him a look as if to say "Are you ok?".

Mark gestured for him to come closer, and when he did, Mark kissed him. Jack closed his eyes and gave in, but the moment the kiss was over he looked terrified, glancing between Mark and Daniel.

"It's ok, Jack. You two love each other, and I won't stand in the way of that. Here." He handed Jack a key along with around 4,000 dollars worth of cash.

"Your mother now owns that house. And that should be enough money to help you two out. Mark, you can still work here if you choose, but it's perfectly fine if you wish not to."

"Thank you, but I'm perfectly happy with my job. Jack, why don't you go wait for me in the bathroom so we can get you stitched up?"

"O-ok..." An extremely confused Jack stuttered out before making his way to the washroom.

"If you don't mind, can I stitch him up? I have a lot of explaining and apologizing to do, and I don't really know where to start. But I have a long ways to go, and that's the least I can do."

"Go right ahead. Just confirm it with him first."

"Of course."

And with that, the two smiled and walked into the bathroom, where Jack was waiting, still completely lost on the situation.