Six Feet Under the Stars (Jalex Fanfic)

Do You Really Need to See an ID (Ch. 24)

JACK

The car ride to Mandalay Bay was quiet. It wasn't awkward, though. It was a comfortable silence while we were both just drowning in our thoughts. I didn't know what I would say to Holly and I was scared with how Alex would react. This would be the first time he would talk to her since she and I dated.

We pulled up to the hotel and I groaned softly. I didn't want to do this, but I probably had a kid in there. A fetus, but still a kid. After paying the taxi driver, Alex and I decided to get a drink before meeting Holly. We both didn't want any alcohol, the hangover still there, so we just got water and hoped Holly wouldn't drive us to drink later on.

"Alex, I love you. Nothing bad will happen, okay?" I told the pink haired boy with a smile. Even though Alex was older, I always felt like he needs constant reassurance. Which wasn't a bad thing, it just seemed like the situation should be flipped.

"I know. I love you and I won't let this get in the way of us." Alex said in reply before wrapping his arms around my neck and kissing me. I kissed back, slow but passionate and Alex pulled away with the biggest grin. I laughed and kissed him again quickly before looking for Holly. We were sitting at the bar, waiting.

"Jack!" Holly said with a wide smile, walking towards us. As much as I wanted to be rude, I decided against it. I gave her a hug and laughed internally to myself at her outfit. It was clear she was pregnant now, but somehow she thought her tight fitting clothes looked good on her still. Holly gave a short wave of her hand to Alex before sitting next to me.

"So, obviously, you've heard the news. I know the gender, if you want to know. It all happened so quickly. I found out after we broke up and I tried to tell you when I came to the concert a few weeks ago..." Holly said, quickly. She was acting and I could tell. I knew if I didn't bring Alex, she would do everything to try to lure me back. Not that it would've worked.

I bit my lip as I processed all the information before looking at Alex. He gave me a shy smile while placing his hand on my thigh. His touch still gave me butterflies and he could tell. As Holly ordered a virgin margarita, Alex stuck his tongue out at me, trying to lighten the mood. I laughed and looked back at Holly, who started talking again.

"The bartenders still need to see an ID with me. Do I really look that young?" Holly said, batting her eyelashes and leaning towards me. I rolled my eyes and she just laughed, leaning back.

"Oh, Jack. You haven't changed. Anyways, it's a boy and we need to talk about parenting. I won't be able to do this alone, but it's obvious you want to tour. I have my new boyfriend and we can take care of him with no strings, nothing, no money involved, no magazines talking smack, you don't need to see the kid. Or, I can raise him all by myself, but you need to be involved as much as possible. Any free time, you need to be with him and I. Yes, spending time with me, too. As a family." Holly said. I turned wide eyed and shocked. I only had two options. My first born kid. Either never meet my own child or spend any at all free time I have off tour with him.

It seemed like an easy decision. The second one, of course. There were so many consequences, though. He might hate me for touring or not being home. He might not even like me to begin with. He would see Holly's boyfriend more often, anyways. I was still so young. I tried to talk big game and act older, but I'm only 25 years old.

"No rush. I need to know your answer before October, though. I'm six months along right now and I'm due on October 31. A Halloween baby. While you're at it, think of a name." Holly continued as I looked over at Alex. He was staring off in the distance, obviously lost in thought. I put my hand on top of his before looking back at Holly. I had nothing to say.

"I don't want to hear you talk, really. I have to go, anyways. If you have any so 'important' questions, call me. Bye, Jacky. Alex." Holly said, her voice turning cold. She used air quotes on "important" and kissed me on the cheek before throwing a ten dollar bill on the counter. Then, she was gone.

This seemed like it should have been an easy decision. There were so many things that could go bad, though. I didn't know what to do. I bit my lip, looking at Alex. He smiled, interlacing our fingers together, which seemed to calm my nerves just the littlest bit.

"You're going to choose the first one, right? I mean, I know that the second one seems like the best choice, but it would never work." Alex said as he paid. I looked at him, shocked. He thought I would do the first one? I needed to meet my son, be a part of his life in some way.

"Alex, it doesn't matter how hard it is to make it work. I need to make an effort to know my kid." I told him, walking out and getting into a taxi. Alex bit his lip and shrugged, not saying anything after.

It was obvious we had different ideas on what to do, but it was my kid, so I would do what I wanted to do. Maybe Alex didn't want me near Holly, though. That was understandable, but I told Alex I wouldn't let anything happen.

Sighing, I looked out the window of the taxi. I had a few months to make a decision. No rush, right? It wasn't worth arguing over with Alex right now. I leaned across the middle seat and put my forehead against Alex's as a smile grew on his face.

"I'm yours, forever. Don't worry." I said softly, my eyes staring into his chocolate brown ones. Alex just chuckled before kissing my forehead. I leaned away and smiled. Holly said there was no rush, so I wasn't going to rush anything.

I was going to have a son.

aw a sort of happy ending. i hope you liked this chapter. i had to watch videos of holly and jack for both this and the previous chapters and that is dedication :p also idk how my updating will be but i'm gonna try every other day but school ily and please vote and comment!