Find A Way Back To Us | Septiplier | Cause Trouble In Me Sequel

Eleven

>Mark<

My hand stayed in a fist form when I opened the closet slowly. I readied myself to punch the person who broke into my apartment. However, when I opened the door, I wasn't greeted with a stranger, but with Jack. He was cowering in the corner, not making eye contact with me.

I looked at him in confusion, then anger. "Jack, what the hell are you doing here?!"

He made no move of getting out, it seemed like he was paralyzed with fear. But it didn't keep me from grabbing his wrist and pulling him out and placing him before me. His eyes widened, his fear showing more.

"Tell me what you're doing here," I practically yelled at him.

He flinched. I don't think I've ever seen him so scared of me. "I-I-I found the key t-t-to the apartment...and I just l-l-let myself in," he stammered.

I couldn't find my sense of peace, I was too angry at everything else that I was taking it out on him. "You had no right to come here! I don't fucking care if you hand the goddamn key!"

"But Mark--" "Fuck you, Jack! You left this place and you had no right to come back!"

Suddenly there was a sharp pain in my head, I was getting another headache from all the drinking and anger. Jack became worried when he saw me grip my temples. "Mark, are you--"

He tried reaching out to me, but I slapped his hand away and raised my fist to strike him. I didn't want anyone to touch me. However, when he held up his hands to cover his face, my eyes caught onto the black ring on his finger.

It was the promise ring I gave him.

I looked at him, grabbing his hands, inspecting the ring, making sure my eyes weren't playing games with my head. But sure enough, it was the ring. All these years, I thought he threw it away, but he kept it. He actually kept it.

I was going to ask him why he kept it, but there was suddenly a sharp pain in my chest and my headache and getting worse. Next thing I knew, Jack was screaming my name and I was surrounded by darkness.
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"This is perfect Mark!" Jack gasped, looking around the apartment.

I smiled at him, his happiness was everything to me. "I'm glad you love it."

He never stopped smiling. "I can't believe we're actually going to be living together soon."

I grabbed his hand. "Come on, let's go check the bedroom." I winked.

He giggled and blushed just like he always did. It was amazing on how much I loved to see him filled with so much joy.

We went into the room, and to his surprise, he was greeted by the room filled with candles and red rose petals. It was so corny to me, but it was the best I could've done at the moment. My money had gone into the apartment first rent and the next surprise I had for him.

He looked at me, almost tears in his eyes. "Mark, did you do all of this?"

I nodded, smiling gently. "I did it for us, babe. I paid first rent so we can start living here." Then I got down on one knee. "And I have something else for you."

He gasped. I chuckled gently at the sight of us, this really was a moment you would see in a movie.

I reached into my pocket and pulled out the promise ring I had bought for him. "Jack, I know this isn't a wedding ring, but this is the best I can do. And I want to give you the best or even more than that because you deserve it. So right now, right here, I promise you that I will never leave you; I will always be standing by your side. I love you."

By the end, Jack was crying as I placed the ring on his finger. Our fingers locked together and I kissed his hand. He was still crying when I pulled him into a hug. He held me tightly, then at a gently whispered he said, "I love you too."

This moment was supposed to last forever, we both never wanted it to disappear. But in the end, I failed him. Just like always.

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My eyes fluttered open slowly and looked around to realize I was still in the apartment. I barely remember anything that happened. I massaged my temples as I still felt a headache. Then I heard someone breathing softly next to me. I immediately thought it was a girl from the bar, but when I turned, Jack's green hair caught my eyes. I furrowed my brows in confusion. What was he doing here? I shook my head, trying to remember, but nothing came to mind. I sighed, giving up. I'll just ask him when he wakes up.

A small smile appeared on my face seeing how peaceful Jack was sleeping. I miss the sight. God, I miss him being by my side. But, I'm not ready. Not yet.

I let my mind wander a bit more before falling asleep.

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Sorry for not updating for so long. I took a good break from writing and I've felt my stress level go down. But I'll be back to regularly updating now (: