It Feels Like Forever (Jalex)

No, I Won't Be Controlled

Title Credit: "Stay With Me" - You Me At Six

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"Mom, dad, I'm home! And boy, you're going to love the news I've got!" I shouted out with a never ending grin on my face. Rian and Jack chuckled lightly as my mom walked into the living room.

"What is it Al--Who is this?" she asked, confused as to why Jack and Rian were here. Oh, yeah, they're also gonna love that I have more than one friend. The joy.

"Uh, mom, this is Rian and Zack," I said. "My new roommates. They're here to help me pack my things."

Her eyes widened with surprise. "You...actually found a place?" she asked in disbelief. I nodded with a smile.

"W-Wow," she stammered. "I can't believe you're actually doing something with your life. Now only if we could only find a rehabilitation center to make yo--"

"If you say "rehabilitation center to make you straight", I swear to God, I will just pack a couple bags, my guitar, CDs, and posters and leave without my other shit. I fucking mean it, mom."

"Don't say God's name in vain, honey." she said, ignoring what I had said before.

I scoffed. "That's it," I said. "I'm done trying to speak with you and dad. Nothing I do ever seems to be right. Not even who I am seems to be enough for you. Come on guys, let's just pack my essentials and leave."

"No, Alex! Don't you dare leave!"

"I'm leaving, mother, and that is final. Why do you care now? You never did before. You want me out of here. So you're getting your way, I won't be controlled any longer." I spat.

I led Rian and Jack into my room and asked them to just grab all my skinny jeans, boxers, and shirts and out them in a duffel bag from my closet. I grabbed my hygienic things, like my toothbrush, and stuck them in the same duffel bag. Then I grabbed another duffel bag and stuck my CDs, socks, shoes, and beanies in it. Then grabbed my guitar case, my phone charger, my laptop and it's charger.

Rian carried one duffel bag, Jack carried the other, and I carried my guitar and laptop. "Bye, faggot! Glad you're finally gone!" my dad spat at me when we walked into the living room, then slapped me in the face.

"Glad I'm leaving, too, you fucking dick." I muttered.

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We left and put my things in the back of Rian's car, then headed to their house. "I'm sorry about that whole thing with my parents back there," I said, biting my bottom lip. "They're not very good parents, as you can see." I lightly stroked where my dad had hit me, and I hissed.

"It's fine, Alex," Jack said, "After seeing that, I understand why you said you wanted to move in ASAP."

Before I could reply to Jack, my phone rang, so I picked it up. "Z, what's up?"

"You getting out of that hell hole?"

"Yeah, I'm finally out of my parents house. They gave me the room."

"Sweet! I knew they'd give it to you! Did you already get your things outta there?"

"Only the essentials -- Guitar, clothes, hygiene products, hair product, straightener, music, etc."

"Ahh. Should've known. Nothing is more important to Alexander Gaskarth than his guitar and hair products."

"Fuck you, Zack," I laughed. "Hey, I'm gonna get going. And you gotta get back to work. Call me later, okay?"

"Fiiiinnneeee,"  Zack groaned. "I'll talk to you later, Lex. Bye."

"Bye Zacky."

"Who was that?" Jack turned in his seat and asked.

"My best friend, Zack," I replied. "Wh--"

"We're here," Rian interrupted. "Jesus Christ, Jack! Stop sitting like that! You're gonna get me pulled over one day!"

I chuckled and Jack pouted. We got out of Rian's car and grabbed my things, taking them inside.

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JACK'S P.O.V.

"Jack," Rian said. "Show Alex around the house. I need to get back to work, my boss is going to kill me if I'm not back in 15 minutes."

I groaned just as Rian put his hand on my shoulder and whispered, "I know you like him, Barakat."

My eyes widened at that, and then I grinned. Of course I like him. He's hella sexy. And from what I hear, he's a decent person. Sexy people who are decent are rare, so I want to make this last. I grabbed Alex's hand and showed him his room first so he could put his things in there. Then I showed him the bathroom, my room, Rian's room, the kitchen, and where there are extra things like blankets.

He asked me why I was so eager, but I ignored his question. Then I brought him into my room, and set him on the couch. Now, I know this would be inappropriate if he wasn't gay or I didn't know his sexuality, but he said he was gay, so I'm doing everything I can to charm him, and make him mine.

I set him on the bed, and sat down next to him, setting my hand on his thigh. I moved my face closer his, and started rubbing my hand up and down his thigh. His breathing became hitched, I smirked. He was liking this.

"Ja--"

I was slowly moving closer to his lips. God, I hope this won't make things awkward between us. "Alex, please just let this happen."

"O-Ok-kay." he stuttered. When I heard that stutter, I was about halfway to his lips, and that just made me want him even more. I just grabbed his neck and crashed our lips together. And I swear, I felt sparks. I felt even better inside when he kissed me back.

Our lips moved in sync as we just sat there making out. I cupped his cheek with my hand, and Alex pulled away.

"Jack, look, I really like you, but we should get to know each other before anything else happens." he said. That hit me, hard. But I guess I understood where he was coming from. We had only just met each other about an hour ago. And as long as I'm with him, I'm fine. I'm actually interested in who he is.

"Okay," I said. "How about we play a game?"