Sick Little Games [Jack Barakat]

I Want To Be More Than Just Maddy & Jack

My phone vibrated, I pulled it out of my pocket and answered, "Hello."

"Maddy, are you okay? You walked away with Jack, then I saw you storm past the bus by yourself.. It's been two hours and Jack doesn't know where you went and-"

"I'm fine, Rian." I smiled, "I just needed some air."

"Okay, well.. I guess we can do sound check with out you.. So take your time. Feel better and make sure you're back in time for the set. And be safe, okay?"

"Thanks, Rian. See you in a bit." I hung up.

Gotta love Rian. Always being the responsible, caring one.

I set my phone down on the table of the cafe, and the waitress walked up to me. "Can I help you with anything, Miss?"

"Just some coffee would be nice." I smiled.

"Right away."

I nodded and looked around the shop, there was only three other people. An elder couple with a young child.

"Gammma!" The child shouted, "Look what I made! A dinosaur!" He held up a weird Lego creation.

He was so happy about that dinosaur. I smiled.

The lady walked up and filled up my coffee. I thanked her and added creamer and sugar then mixed it up.

I looked out the window. I wasn't sure where I was. I mean, obviously Chicago. But I've been walking for an hour.

I spent another hour staring out the window. Just thinking about life.

And definitely thinking about my conversation with Alex. Am I inlove with Jack?

I sighed.

I think I am. I really do.

But here's the only problem.

He's not inlove with me.

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The curtain pushed open, I groaned and pulled the blankets up over my face, "Go away."

I felt someone lay down next to me in my bunk. And then the covers were removed from my face.

"You alright?" He asked. "You were gone all day, and then stormed off after the show.."

I was disappointed that it wasn't Jack. "Not really."

"Do you want to talk about it?"

"No." I said. So softly, I could barley hear myself.

"Okay," He sighed, "Then listen. I know that this whole Jack and Holly thing is hurting you. Trust me Mads, I know. But.. You know how Jack is. He tries to please everyone. And right now, I guess he's trying to please Holly. And I mean, I know you and Jack are close and everything, but look at it from Holly's perspective. Would you want to see your boyfriend being all cute with another girl?"

I shook my head no.

"Exactly. And I understand Jack is somewhat being an asshole towards you.. But he'll realize what he's doing is wrong. He will. Just give him some time."

I nodded and he kissed my head.

"Thanks Lex."

"Always here for you." He said softly and got out of the bunk.

"Erm.. Alex?" I mumbled.

He looked at me, "Yeah?"

I sighed, "Can you lay with me for right now? I just really need somebody and.. Yeah."

He smirked at me and climbed back in then closed the curtain.

I smiled as he wrapped his arm around me and pulled me into his chest. He wasn't Jack. But he'll do for now.

But honestly, no one can compare to Jack Barakat.

~

I opened my eyes, Alex was gone. I frowned and felt the need to pee.

I groaned and got out of my bunk. It was dark, so I used the light off my phone to see.

I heard Zacks snorning, so I knew the guys were here.

I peed and when I walked out of the bathroom, I saw a body on the couch.

I couldn't tell who it was, because it was too dark. I stood there for a moment, and let my eyes adjust.

I saw the skunk hair and smiled, I couldn't help myself and walked up to him. I got down on my knees so my face was at level with his.

I sat there for a moment and watched him sleep. Not in a weird way.. But I watched the way his chest raised and fell.

"Hey." He smirked, "What are you looking at?"

I felt myself blush as my eyes traveled back up to his face.

He rubbed his eyes, still smiling.

"Im sorry, Jack."

"For what?" He asked. Still half asleep.

"Going off on you today, I never really thought about why you've been ignoring me until a little bit ago. And I'm sorry."

He sat up straight on the couch and patted the spot next to him. I got up and sat down, he pulled the blanket up on us.

I looked out the window and watched the trees pass.

"You have no reason to be sorry, Maddy. Really. After you left, it gave me time to think that you were right. I shouldn't have to hide you from my girlfriend."

I nodded, still staring outside.

"So I thought about it, and you mean more to me than Holly does."

I looked up at him, he was already staring down at me. "You really do, Madison."

This was definitely the Jack Barakat I loved. The deep person he is off camera.

"So," he sighed and looked out the window across from us, "I talked to Holly about it. And she didn't like that at all. And now.. We're over."

My jaw dropped, "You're what?"

He looked back down at me, "I broke up with Holly because she didn't like you. How could I date a girl who hates my other half?" He smiled.

I smiled back and set my head on his shoulder.

That must be why he's sleeping on the couch.

"We're dropping her off at the airport first thing tomorrow morning. Now we can go back to being the normal Jack and Maddy we've always been."

I felt my smile grow even bigger. And that's when it hit me.. Should I tell him that I want to be more than just Maddy and Jack?

I want to.. I really do.. But I don't know. Maybe he won't feel the same way.. Or maybe he will but he will think it's too early for a new relationship? No.. He has much higher expectations than me.. Have you seen his ex girlfriends?

You know what.. Fuck it.

I sighed, "Jack?"

"Hm?" He asked, wrapping his arm around me. Which gave me the chills.

"I.. I have something to tell you." I stuttered.

"Anything."

"Well. Um.."