Time Bomb

Meet me on Thames St. (Chapter 12)

                                                                                  Alex P.O.V.

        It's Halloween. Jack and I used to always go trick or treating. I've been drinking a lot tonight. Its gotten bad, I havent been to school. But since its sunday, i will have to go tomorrow. Im suprised my mom didnt kill me for ditching a whole week. I have to find Jack, i need to talk to him. Even though i can barely walk, i wonder if hes home. I got up and stumbled around to the door, i walked out and down the stairs. Grabbing my jacket due to the cold October weather, i headed across the street. I pulled my hand out of my jacket and knocked on the cold door. No one answered, and me being drunk i just walked in. I looked around the front room and it looked as if no one has been around for days. As i was walking up the creeky stairs, it gave me an eerie feeling walking around with no one around. Where did he go? I walked into his bedroom to find a note on his bed. Oh no no no, please dont tell me hes dead. I ran to his bed to look at the note. Thankfully it read "To whomever is reading this, Im On Thames St."

        Walking there took about 40 minutes. I kept stumbling, hopefully i can find him. As i got on the road and saw all the businesses, I remembered where I was. 

                        Flashback

        "Alex honey, what would you like for lunch?" Jacks mother, Joyce asked. The Barakats decided to have a day on the town, so why not bring Alex? The boys were tired from a day being stuck walking around with Joyce who wanted to shop the whole day. "I'll have whatever Jack's having." Alex stated and smiled to Jack's mother. "Oh boys, you two are inseperable." Jack's father laughed. Once they were finished eating lunch they decided to walk around on South Broadway. Looking at all of the shops and of course Alex making funny faces at people around them, which they didn't find too amusing. After a long day, Jack and Alex both looked down at their hands to realize that they were connected, they just shrugged it off. suddenly little Alex shouted "I LOVE MY BESTFRIEND JACK" and giggled. Jack's face turned bright red, but returned the favor. "I LOVE MY BESTFRIEND ALEX!" Jack shouted. Joyce just put her arm around the boys and told them to keep walking. I guess thats when the suspisions on if they were in love or not started.

I stumbled around when i also remembered who lives here.

                Flashback

        "Oh hello Jack dear! Oh, and who's this?" Jacks grandmother, (which everyone calls Mama) asked. "Mama, this is Alex. He's our neighbor, and my bestfriend."  Jack stated proudly. Mama knew it first, mama knew that they were in love before anyone else did, even those boys. "Well i just made cookies, would you like some?" Mama offered and of course the boys said yes. The boys were staying the night because the parents wanted to have a night out. "Don't have so many you spoil your dinner though!" Mama called out. The boys just made muffled "mhmmms" and "okays" from the kitchen. When dinner was set and ready to be eaten, Jack and Alex sat holding hands. "Jack, hows 4th grade going for you? Do you have a girlfriend?" Mama asked, to start some sort of conversation. "Nope no girlfriend for me. 4th grades fine i guess." Jack responded. "What about a boyfriend? Do you have one of those?" Mama asked, curiousity taking over her. Jack's face turned a deep shade of red and he let go of Alex's hand. "No. I'm not gay." He responded with a offended tone. Even though that one patch of awkwardness was a bump in the road, the boys had a wonderful time with mama. She loved Alex. Alex as well loved her.

Thats when i started getting excited. Naturally i just start walking over to where she lives. Maybe she would know whats going on. I turned down the road and saw the firmiliar house. Slowly i walked to the door, as the cold wind attacked my face. I stood there stairing at the door. Alright, i have to do this. I pulled my hand out of my pocket and knocked. Then i saw Mama, for the first time in 6 years. "Alex?! Is that you?! Look at you! You're such a handsome young man!" She said as she pulled me into a hug. I just laughed and responded "Yes Mama, its me. I was wondering if you know where Jack is?" Her face lit up, "Yes, Jack is staying with me. Ever since his father passed, i didnt think he should be alone. Especially with those brusies and broken bones on him!" Thats when my heart stopped fluttering and i remembered why im here. "Would i be able to talk to him?" "Oh yes dear. Ill bring you down." She said as she started walking down a set of stairs that led to a door. When she opened it she called "Jack honey? Someone is here to see you." She moved over and i made eye contact with the broken boy. So i waved, because thats what people do is awkward situations right? Mama just went upstairs and closed the door. I think she sensed something was wrong. Considering that im over at her house close to midnight. "Hi - i- im sorry." I tried to get out before he cut me off saying " Save it." And just returned to playing guitar. "I see youre playing my guitar." I said walking into the room and sitting at his bed. "Yeah." he said. " Jack im really sorry and i miss you.. If you could give me like 20 minutes. Please." I begged looking at him sitting across the room. "Fine. Let's go for a walk." He said, defeated.

A/N: Comments would be appreciated!