Birthday

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•Jack's pov•

It was my 23rd birthday and everyone was coming round for the night. Unfortunately, 'everyone' meant the boy's girlfriends. It wasn't that I didn't like them it's just that they got in the way with me seeing anyone from the group. They were always either going on holiday, on tour or on a date, it wasn't fair but that's just me being selfish. The one thing that really pissed me off was that I couldn't see Joe anymore. You may be wondering, why just Joe? Why don't you miss your own brother? Well the answer is that I kinda liked Joe, we'd had some fun (if you know what I mean) and we couldn't do that anymore because he was with Dianne.

"Hey Jack? You ready? Everyone's nearly here!" My brother came in and sat next to me, scanning my face to try figure out what was wrong.
"It's okay Jack, I know that you don't really want everyone's girlfriends here but they're apart of the boy's lives now. It would be the same if you had a partner...." Then he finally figured it out, you could actually see the lightbulb go off in his head. He wrapped his arms around me.
"I know you like Joe, just maybe talk to him about it. Tell him how you feel. He might just feel the same way." How could he? He was with someone already! I shook my head and frowned.
"it won't work Conor, Joe has someone and I need to move on. I mean what are the chances that I could ever get with him again, eh? Pretty slim, so just let it go. I'll be fine."
Conor nodded, stood up and walked off.
"If you change your mind, tell me first." And he was gone.

Oli - me and Evie are in the building! Just in the lift, won't be too long Randy!
Caspar - Me, Amber and Josh are just in the car, we've brought snacks!
Joe - Dianne's just getting her bag and we'll be off, can't wait too see you again Jack.

"Jack! Oli's here!" Conor shouted at me to answer the door.
I opened it and welcomed the two in. They hugged me, set their presents down and sat on the sofa. I sat down with them.
"Long time no see Mr. White." I smirked.
"Well you know how it's been Jack, my girl, the holidays and the meetings. But we're here now!" He side hugged Evie and I shuddered, maybe it was the fact that I would be forever alone or my selfishness that made me do that - whatever it was, my body did not like it.

"I'm just gonna get a drink." I stood up and left them. I sunk down in the kitchen and covered my face with my hands. Conor saw me and tilted his head, confused at why his little brother was sobbing on the floor.
"I'll be okay..."
"I'm not convinced, what about when Caspar and Joe come round with their girlfriends. What you gonna do then?"
" I don't know Conor, okay! I don't know..."
Suddenly there was a knock at the door, interrupting Conor from saying anything else. I jumped up and opened it.

"Hey buddy!" Caspar leapt at me as Amber and Josh laughed. I squeezed out a hi and told them that Conor, Oli and Evie were in the living room. They left their gifts next to Oli's and sat down.

I retreated to my bedroom, knowing what was gonna come next. Joe would arrive and I would panic, break down.

Then I got a private message from him.
Joe - Hey Jack, I know that we've had a weird past and we both are holding on to it but we just gotta pretend that we've let go, only for tonight. The truth is, I still think about it every day but now I've got Dianne, I gotta put this behind me. I'm sorry Jack, but just so you know - I still like you. Xx

That message tore me apart, Joe liked me still? What would Dianne say if she found out? Oh god, it just made things worse. I knew I couldn't get drunk because I'm very touchy-feely when I drink and that would not be good.

"Jack, Joe's here... if you wanna say hi. We've got Drinks out for you." Conor said calmingly, I nodded and followed him to the living room.

That was when we connected again. Joe just stared into my eyes and I did the same.
"Hey..." He said but still holding onto Dianne. I sat down next to him which was a big mistake but still, he was looking cute that night. I grabbed my drink and took a sip.
"Hey Jack! Happy birthday!" Dianne said as she got up and hugged me.
"Aw thanks!" And my eyes drifted back to Joe.

I was falling for him all over again, and this time I was falling fast.

• Conor's pov •

The way that Jack looked at Joe was so cute. I really wanted them to be something again but that was never gonna happen, or was it? The lightbulb went off again and I shouted
"WHO WANTS TO PLAY TRUTH OR DARE?!?!" Okay I may of made everyone death but it Was cool. They all nodded. I looked round at Jack who was giving me evils. I smirked, shrugged and said that I would start by asking Joe.

"So then, truth or dare Joe?"
He looked nervous as he answered Truth.
"Which one of the buttercream boys would you go for if you weren't dating Dianne?" I smiled as Joe shot me an annoyed look.
"I don't know... maybe Jack? Of course Dianne is still my world but just to answer the question, yes - I'd pick Jack." Joe kissed Dianne on the top of her head as she nestled into him. Jack lit up as he said his name but sank down again when he looked over to see them both snuggling.

A couple more questions later, it was Jack's turn to be asked.
"Truth or dare Jack?"
"Dare!" It was clear that Jack had been drinking a lot through out the evening.
"Alright, kiss Joe on the lips for at least 8 seconds." I folded my arms as he looked scared.

He leant in and the whole room was bursting with suspense.

•Jack's pov•

When Conor dared me to kiss Joe it was like a dream and a nightmare come true. I had to do it anyway because Jack Maynard never quits.
I leant in as Joe looked weirdly relaxed. Our lips met and fireworks went off inside. It felt like minutes before we pulled apart but when we did we were both breathless and wanting more.

"Erm. I need a minute with you Jack." Joe pulled me into my bedroom.
We stared off into the distance before Joe said something.
"I thought the past was behind me Jack... I had worked hard to make sure I had a new life, a life where my parents accepted me. But now I see that that life isn't what my heart wants." He looked me in the eye and drew closer.
"My heart wants you."
And there were the fireworks again. This time we didn't have to stop, we could keep going and fulfil our needs.

* morning *

I woke up and felt something next to me. It was a blonde haired boy with closed eyes, Joe Sugg. Then I realised, we were both bare... let's just say that that night was full of lust and passion. I smiled at the memories and ran my fingers through his hair.
"Hey babe..." A whisper came from the boy next to me. "Last night was cool..."
"Yeah it was, but what we gonna say to the others?"
Now that was a question that needed to be answered.
"I don't know babe, let's just see if anybody brings it up and if they do we'll tell them." Joe nodded and snuggled back into my chest.

Then my head started pounding, I needed something and quick. So I jumped up, put on some underwear and walked into the kitchen.
" Well well Well. Look who we have here." I turned around and saw everyone staring at me. I grabbed a near by dressing gown and popped it on.
"Hey?"
"Last night was fun wasn't it. Absolutely banging right?" Conor smirked but everyone else looked deadly serious.
Dianne stood up and faced me.
"I know about what you did, I hope your happy. Tell your new fuck buddy that we're off." And with a flick of her red hair, she was out the door.

I shrugged and took my paracetamol. Everyone was still looking at me.
"Jack? Are you happy?" Caspar asked, I nodded and smiled, thinking about the sleepy boy in my bed.
"Well then fuck what Dianne said! We love you! Welcome to SS Joeck, I'll be the captain of this ship, hope you enjoy your stay." We all laughed.

Joe walked in in just his boxes and stared at the group. Then he came up to me and kissed me full on the lips. Jesus Christ he was a good kisser.
We could hear claps and cheers as the kiss deepened.
We drew out breathless.

"I love you so much Jack."
"Love you too Joe."

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