Tortured Trust

11

*looks at number of followers* *lies down and goes back to sleep* it's just a dream

Jack's pov
I was sitting on the couch playing video games with Mark. I've been living with him for a month now and I've progressed a lot. I no longer have suicidal or depressing thoughts and my nightmares don't come as often. But, I still can't speak a word.

"Oh you ass fuck! You cheated!" Mark screamed when I won another level again. (Improvise) I silently giggled and Mark turned to me. "Oh you think it's funny aye?"

He put his controlled down and tackled me. I fell back onto the couch, giggling as he gently pinned me down. I could easily escape but I knew he wouldn't hurt me so I didn't. I calmed down enough to notice him staring at me with an emotion I couldn't pinpoint.

I tilted my head to the side, silently asking him if he was okay. He smiled in response and rolled off of me, laying directly next to me. His side was still touching mine as it sent a warm feeling throughout my body. All I could think about was the way he looked at me.

"Heh Jack?" He asked, not disturbing my peaceful thoughts. I hummed to tell him I was listening and he shifted his head so he was looking at me again. I mirrored his movements and was instantly lost in his swirling eyes. He opened his mouth to speak but nothing came out.

"Never mind," He said quietly, letting out a long sigh. He turned away from me and I felt and urge to make him tell me what he couldn't, like it would change everything I'd known about him.

I shifted so I was straddling him and once again looked into his captivating eyes, giving him a pleading look. His breathing picked up, only slightly but noticeable. I notice a light pink tint spread across his face and smiled softly.

"Promise you won't hate me," he whispered. I gave him a confused look but before I could do anything he leant up and our lips connected. I felt warmth spread through me like a furnace and lent into the kiss, craving more. The kiss ended when Mark feel back down onto the couch and looked at me with a slight smile.

"Guess you don't hate me then," he breath out. My smile widened as I leant down and kissed him this time. His hand held onto my waist and gently massaged my sides as the kiss deepened. This time I was the one to pull away for air, leaning down so my head was resting against his chest.

I began to feel tired  and my eyelids began to get heavy. Both of Mark's arms wrapped around my waist, holding me close to him. I felt safe where I was and for the first time in a while I began to fall asleep with a smile on my face.

"I know it's early but... I love you," Mark said quietly and in my tired state, I uttered four small words back.

"I love you too."

Mark's pov
I felt my heart skip a beat at his words. The fact that those were the words that he said made my entire body feel like jelly. My face hurt from how much I was smiling and I felt like cheering but a soft snore stopped me.

I looked down to see that Jack had fallen asleep on me, a smile on his resting face. He looked perfect to me and his smile made him look so much better. I softly kissed the top of his head and leant back just as the door opened.

"Would you look at that. I leave for five minutes and you get ins," Felix said with a smirk. Cry stood just a little behind him with his ghostly white mask hiding his expression.

I rolled my eyes and motioned for them to be quiet. Felix nodded and signaled for Cry to come in, which he did. The door was quietly closed and the two sat down on the opposite couch together. I once again took note of how close they were sitting next to each other.

"So, did you fuck?" Felix asked and I shot him a glare. He giggled, earning a slap from Cry but his smile never faded. "I'm joking. But tell me what happened."

"He doesn't have to tell us anything Fe. Leave him be," Cry's enticing voice spoke from behind his mask. His voice sent shivers down my spine but Felix only pouted.

"Fe?" I asked, raising my brow.

"Shut up!" He shot back, both me and Cry chuckling at his response. I can tell why Felix likes making Cry laugh now. He has a pretty amazing laugh. I wish I could hear Jack laugh like that...

"Oh, so he beat you again?" Felix asked, looking at the tv which showed our scores still. He was probably expecting me to whine about it but I only smiled, feeling proud of Jack.

"Yep. He's a fucking legend at games," I said happily.

"I don't know. Cry's pretty boss at them too. Maybe we should have a boss off! See who's the best gamer," Felix said with excitement.

"We already know who it's not going to be," Cry and I said in unison, looking at Felix.

"H-hey who da what? You guys are mean," he whined, crossing his arms like a small child. I laughed but tried not to wake Jack but was unsuccessful as he shifted on me, sitting up.

"Can you guys shut the fuck up?" He groaned, making the room completely fall silent. We all stared at him with shock with our mouths hanging open. "What?" He asked confused but then realisation hit him and he covered his mouth.

"Dude. Your accent is the shit," Cry spoke first and we all nodded as Jack blushed. He opened his mouth to speak again but couldn't anymore. "Don't force yourself man. Take your time. We'll be patient and wait until you're ready. You won't be able to speak full on for a while anyway," Cry reasured him and he smiled, nodding thankfully.