Never leave (Jack Maynard X Reader)

-17-

Chapter 17:

My alarm vibrated through the room, the sound covering every corner. Ugh school.

I quickly got out of bed and changed into some clothes. I just had some black jeans and a pinkish jumper on paired with some black heeled boots. I straightened my hair, putting it up into a ponytail afterwards. I applied minimal makeup and headed downstairs to grab my breakfast.

My parents came home last night, a little earlier than anticipated but we caught up on everything they had done while they were in Edinburgh. I'm not surprised they aren't awake yet because I definitely wouldn't be either. I ran out the house and hopped in my car before driving off to school.

Yesterday we didn't do much, we just talked loads and stayed in the house, watching IT and eating popcorn. So the norm.

I walked into school, seeing Tyler, Ariana, Alice, Caspar and Joe sitting at a table in the canteen? Why was Joe here? I quickly sat next to Ariana and I listened into their convocation.

"Yeah so I don't know what we should do? Y/N, what do you think?" Tyler asked, smiling a little.

"About what?"

"We forgot our homework and we need an excuse or we're going to get a detention?" Caspar replies.

"Ohh, right. Erm. Maybe say that your internet wasn't working at home so you couldn't do your assigned work?" I said, it's probably not the best excuse but it's all I can think of.

"Yeah, that might work. If not, we're blaming you" Caspar laughs, pointing his finger at me jokingly.

"It's rude to point" I laugh, mimicking him as he rolls his eyes, getting his water bottle out of his bag and taking a sip. I didn't realise but this whole time Joe has been staring at me like he wanted to shoot me in the head. What is his problem? Seriously. I haven't done anything and if he really didn't like me, he wouldn't hang out with me.

"What's your problem?" I finally ask Joe, annoyance in my voice.

He huffs and rolls his eyes, "you"

"Whatever, just leave it" Caspar interrupts.

"No no. If she wants to know what my problem is with her then I'll tell her, gladly" he answers, with a smug look on his face. What's gotten into him?

"Go on then" I roll my eyes.

"You asked for it" He smirks. " Well where should I start"

"Don't." Caspar warns but Joe shrugs him off as Caspar give me an apologetic look, I smile lightly in return.

"So firstly, your a cow. You literally care about no ones feelings, I really liked you and as soon as this Jack guy comes into the picture you completely ignore me and fall to his knees, like he's some sort of god. Which by the way, he's really not" Joe laughs.

"Is that it?" I asked, anger rising all over my body.

"Nearly" Joe smiles. "You think the whole world revolves around you and what's going on in your life, like anyone actually cares, which they don't by the way. No one cares" He chuckles. "Your the most slaggiest person I've ever met, you go from guy to guy, taking advantage of the fact that they like you. No one likes you. Jack is probably just using you for affection and nothing more. Your not pretty. Your ugly. You don't deserve to be happy... that's all" Joe stands from the table, about to walk off. I quickly stand up and shove him so he hits into the next table, at this point a lot of people are staring at us.

"I'm a slag huh?" I laugh, rhetorically questioning him as he stands straight, a little away from the table.

"Yep" He chuckles again.

I shake my head and look at him in disgust as he just laughs at my reaction. I walk toward him and smack him, hard, across the face. My hand actually aches from smacking him that hard, but it was worth it.

His face has become as red as a tomato, and he looks as if he's about to pounce at any moment. I have to admit, I'm pretty terrified. I turn to walk away but he grabs onto my shoulders, keeping me in place. Letting go when I don't move.

"Your going to regret that" He smirks. Lifting his hand up from his side, slowly.

"Don't Joe, I swear on my life, you will have a black eye if you dare lay a finger on her" Caspar warns, Joe just shrugs in reply. His hand clenching into a fist, my first reaction would be to punch him back but I can't. I'm just standing there. Still. "Back away from her NOW" Caspar shouts, coming closer to him and taking hold of his arms so he can't hit me.

Joe spins around, aiming the punch right for Caspar's cheek, which he succeeds in doing. They get into a full blown fight, with Joe on top of Caspar. I have to do something? My first instinct is to try and split them up. I run up to them getting in-between them, which is the worst decision because I see one last punch coming my way, it hits me straight across the cheek, making me fall on the floor in pain. It feel like hundreds of bullets have just shot me on the side of my face, pain overriding my whole cheek.

I hear gasps around the room, but I can't see anything, only blurs of people coming towards me and one walking away, obviously Joe.

"Call someone! Quickly! She looks pale" A voice that I recognise as a Ariana's call out.

"Jack" I manage to whisper. All I need is a hug from him, he's always been the best at giving hugs. All I need is that recognisable scent to fill the air, making me warm inside.

"Call Jack!" Ariana shouts. "Call him!" She wraps her arms around me, pulling me into a tight hug, but avoiding my face, which my hand is covering, tears streaming out of my eyes, which I can't seem to stop. It feels like hours till I hear shouts coming from outside.

"WHERE THE HECK IS SHE?!"

I hear the doors slam open and footsteps banging towards me. The recognisable scent that I've always loved, filling my area, just like I wanted. Two strong arms, wrapping around me and rushing me outside, the cold air hitting every part of my body but I'm not cold, not when Jacks here.

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Heyyy! I'm back, I'm alive, don't worry😂 So idk if this was a good chapter or not, but I thought it was okay. I'm trying to get better at my writing skills, not just fan fictions but in general. Anyway, I hope you liked this and I will try post more regularly because I have a week off school, wooooo!!
Also I know Joe is such a lovely person in real life and that he'd never do anything like this, but it's just for the purpose of the storyline. He will probably be a 'bad' character in this so if you don't like that, then I suggest you don't read this!
I love you all so much and thank you for your patience!
J xxx