𝐇𝐈𝐌 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐈 | jm + agb {completed}

24 | a little too late

we could hear the police sirens in the background as we drove off in the opposite direction. jeff wasn't too happy about leaving the house but, he was better off with us. had he have stayed, they would pin austin's death on him.

we got on the interstate speeding and swerving through traffic. jason was racing to the airport in hopes of saving chantel before the plane took flight. jeff said that matt and them were going to a private airport so we went there.

once we got there, they were already starting to pack the plane.

jason jumped out the car and quickly pointed his gun at the group of them. "alright! nobody fucking move unless you want your head blasted off!"

i grabbed a gun too and pointed it at the group of them.

matt and jackson put their hands up in defeat.

"looks like you got us where you wanted jason." jackson said. "i gotta say, you don't give up."

"give me my god damn kid jackson!" jason yelled.

"no can do, old friend. you've been on top for too long and now it's my time to shine. i'm getting on this plane whether you and your little girlfriend like it." jackson started moving towards the plane and he began reaching into his pocket.

i didn't know for what but, he didn't make us wait before he started setting off multiple shots. i quickly reacted, jumping inside the car for cover. jason let off some shots too but he soon realized that he was no match for the shooting that was going on.

he got inside the car and jackson got inside the plane. the door closed and plane began taking off. both of us watched as the plane started ascending into the night sky, getting away from here.

"fuck!" jason exclaimed in anger. "i was this close, rhodes. this close! and now? they're gone. chantel is gone."

i felt a sharp pain in my shoulder and i started getting lightheaded. i removed my sweater from my body and felt around my shoulder until i felt the wound. i hissed out in pain, getting a feel for how bad it was. i think i'd survive if jason started driving this damn car!

"what now, rhodes? what the hell do i do know? what bright idea do you have now?" jason questioned. he glanced over at me and his face softened once he took notice of me. "holy crap, did he shoot you?"

"no, i shot myself." i sarcastically remarked. "obviously i got shot wise guy!"

"oh shit. we have to get you to a hospital." jason turned the key in the ignition and put the pedal to the metal. "for someone who got shot and is bleeding, you have quite the sense of humor."

"jesus christ, jason! drive the fucking car!" i exclaimed. i hunched over in when i felt the pain radiating through my body. "i'm not feeling too hot."

"just hang in there, i'll get you somewhere that's closer and quicker than the hospital." jason said.

as soon as he finished his sentence, i blacked out.

***

"beep, beep, beep.."

was all i could hear running through my ears. i slowly opened my eyes as it was way too bright in here. i started coming too and i threw my arm over my face to shield it from the sun.

"can someone close the damn shades?" i questioned groggily. i felt like complete utter crap. a few moments passed and the shades didn't move from their spot. i removed my arm from my face and shot up in bed.

"a please would be nice." jason said.

"shut up and close the blinds already, please."

"that's better." jason got up from his seat and closed the blinds partially. "you've been out for quite some time. how do you feel?" he turned to look at me.

"like a million bucks." i scoffed.

"there's the sassy rhodes i don't miss." jason chuckled. "anyways, your friend and jackson are gone to cali. the boys and i have been packing up since last night for the big move."

"did you pack my things too?"

"obviously." jason replied. "we plan on leaving this thursday."

"what's today?"

"wednesday."

"and you're leaving tomorrow? what about me?" i asked. "you're not leaving me here, are you?"

"the doctor said you should rest and i think it's for the better. you have family and friends who care about your wellbeing here." jason sighed and took a seat at the foot of the bed. "besides, i think you've done enough already."

"jason, i haven't even done anything yet. the most i've done was help you figure stuff out." i said.

"and that's more than enough. rhodes, this arrangement we've had wasn't supposed to go as far as it did. honestly, i don't even know what possessed me to want to help you. originally, i just wanted to give you the money and ask for favors but, now it's spiraled out of control. you weren't supposed to get hurt and now look where you are?" he said. "and then i have this feeling, a dreaded fucking feeling in my chest. i hate it with a burning passion. it's like a constant battle inside of me. i'm such a crazy fucking gemini."

"what do you mean a constant battle?" i raised an eyebrow.

"like people perceive gemini's as like cold hearted assholes with no feelings and i feel like i'm not embracing that side as much. ever since you've come around, i feel like i'm more sensitive and it's fucking annoying."

"that's not a good thing?" i continued. "everyone's a little sensitive. there's nothing wrong with crying here and there."

"easy for you to say." he got up from the bed and took a seat in the chair by the window. "if people see me cry, which i rarely do, they think i'm weak. that's why i hate crying and i especially hate doing it in front of you."

"and what about this other side of you?" i asked.

"the other side of me is the sensitive, caring jason. chantel always sees that side of me no matter what. you already know that. but it's just the fact that you're seeing it is what bothers me." jason muttered. "i barely even know you and i'm caring about you. it just annoys me. i don't even know why i'm talking to you about this."

"jason, you can trust me. it's nice to see you embracing a side of you, you hate. and gemini's aren't even that bad. well, you're exceptional but, other than that jason, you're okay. you've treated me better than i expected and i appreciate that." i smiled at him.

"yeah."

there he goes again shutting me out.

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a/n: what a sentimental moment between my babies :(

tbh i wanted there to be an i love you but we'll save that for later ;))