~ Jalbert One Shots ~

~ Good Enough ~

k bois. buckle yourselves up because

this is full of emotion.

this is short

Jake is a sad boyo ;-;;

BUT-

it has a happy ending

bc ily all >:3

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Jake's POV

I fiddled with my blanket as I stared at the ceiling, currently drowning in own thoughts.

What's it like waking up every morning, being glad you're alive?

What's it like looking in the mirror, not wishing you were someone else?

What's it like eating without having to worry about your weight?

A pair of soft, but strong hands made me return back to reality.

"hey.. good morning" Albert whispered, pulling me closer and nuzzling my neck. I smiled sadly, gently holding his hands and appreciating the warmth he provided.

Hey, just your usual depression here making sure you don't get too happy-

And slowly, dreadfully, it felt like the happiness in me slowly died. I went back to not being sad, but numb, emotionless.

I shouldn't have let my guard down, and soon enough I felt Albert's hands gently touching my wrists. I felt his breathing go into short, and shaky breaths.

"I-" I said, before being stopped by Albert choking out the word "Jake". He sounded like he was on the verge of tears.

My heart sped up, I knew this day would come. But I wasn't mentally prepared to see Albert cry like that.

Albert's fingers hovered over my deep cuts. He traced them, and his breathing got even shorter.

"Why" he choked, his hands now wrapping around my stomach and pulling me closer. I turned to face him.

He looked at me with pain and fear in his eyes. Tear stains covered his face, and he was slightly shaking.

I wiped his tears and kissed both of his cheeks softly. "I feel like I'm not good enough" I whispered, my voice shaking. Anxiety was taking over me, and it got harder to breathe. Albert's quiet sobs got harder.

"I feel like I'm som-some useless weig-weight on your sh-shoulders". Albert buried his hand into my hair, softly stroking it.

"Jake" he whispered, "you may not be good enough for others, but you're enough for me"

"just know that, I love you" He said, moving up to kiss my forehead. A wave of emotion hit me hard, causing me to break out and cry on Albert's shoulder. "it's going to be okay" he said, "let it all out."

And I did. I cried on him for god knows how long, and then I finally stopped.

"Do you wanna just stay here?" I ask him, my voice a little harsh from crying.

Albert already fell asleep.

I giggle softly. "Typical."

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okay so

ally is gonna visit jake in Ohio

and we all know ally likes Jake

👀