We're Mental, So What? (A Pete Wentz Fan Fiction)

Chapter 10 - My Heart Is A Ticking Time-Bomb

Authors note:

Wow, this has been a long time coming! Sorry about the wait everyone but here it is! I didn't write this one in about day like I did with the rest of the chapters so if it's sucky, I apologise but... Yeah... On with the fic!

Everyone was gathered in the main room, waiting for Alex, who was currently standing on our make-shift stage - looking as if he was either about to burst into tears or pee himself - to speak. "Bella... Hey, Bella!" Jack whispered to me. I turned and looked at the tall boy. "Could you go and talk to Alex? It might help him say what he needs to say... And your kind of his favourite girl here... But don't tell the Amys I said that." I nodded and walked over to Alex, telling Pete and the Black Veil Brides members that I would be back over in a minute. I tapped Alex's shoulder and he practically jumped out of his skin.

"Hey..." I said with a small smile. He gave me a small wave but didn't really say anything. I didn't really know what to do, but I gently rubbed his back and told him he was gonna be okay, and that everyone here loved him and would help him through whatever it was that was tormenting him.

He nooded and sheepishly whimpered, "Hey... Bella...? Can I have a hug...?" I nodded and wrapped my arms around him, holding him close and repeating what I had said before. Jack appeared as we pulled apart and wrapped his arm around Alex's shoulders, kissing his cheek before asking if he was okay now. Alex nodded and thanked me, before saying that I could go back and join Pete, Andy, Ash, Jinxx, Jake and CC if I wanted. Knowing that Jack would definitely look after him, I went back over to where I was standing before.

"Okay, everybody..." Alex started. "I have to say something to all of you..." He sighed hugely and looked over at me. I nodded and gave him an encouraging look. "I... I'm... I can't do it!" He screamed before running out of the room.

"Alex, come back!" Jack yelled after him, running in the same direction. I wanted to help so I went after them too, finding Alex on the floor with Jack kneeling beside him. "Alex, come on..." he encouraged. Alex shook his head and sobbed against Jack's knee.

"I can't do it, Jack... I can't..." he sobbed quietly. I decided to stay back, thinking that Jack could handle what was going on. That didn't stop me listening, though. "What will they do if they find out? I'll be fired, I won't have any money to pay for my treatments, I won't be able able to pay rent... I won't be able to see you any more... I can't do this without you, Jack. I... I need you. Without you, I'll never make it through without you..."

Jack shushed quietly as Alex continued to sob. What was happening to Alex? I looked around the corner and saw Jack looking right into Alex's eyes. "Your wig's a little squint... Can I fix it?" He said in a soft and soothing tone. Alex sniffed and nodded slightly. Jack gently took the sides of his hair and shifted his long-ish brown locks. Why was he wearing a wig? It just looked like his normal hair.

"I love you, Barakitty..." Alex mumbled through a tear filled voice.

Jack laughed quietly and said in a voice full of pure love and adoration said, "I love you too, squishbean."

I saw them kiss and it was a truly unique and beautiful moment. I never knew they cared about each other that much. I'd seen them kiss each others cheeks, but that was about it.

"Come on, let's go and get this over with, yeah? It'll all be okay, baby, I promise. Gee won't fire you, and even if he does, you can come and live with me." Jack reassured.

"But you're a patient..." Alex said, rather confused.

"But we have bunk beds for a reason, where else would the mains sleep?" Jack smiled. Alex nodded and stood up, which is when I ran back to Pete and BVB. Pete looked at me with concern, but I told him that we'd find out what was wrong in a minute.

Jack walked back in with Alex in tow, saying comforting things to the frightened boy behind him. He cautiously pulled Alex up onto the stage, looking more nervous than ever. I took a few steps forward, looking to see if Alex or Jack wanted me there. Alex looked at me and mouthed "It's okay" so I stepped back and snuggled into Pete's side. He wrapped a protective arm around me and gently kissed the top of my head, before looking up at Alex, eager to see what was so troubling to him.

"Okay, everybody... I'm ready now... My heart is a ticking time bomb." Alex breathed slowly, before putting a hand to his head and pulling at his hair, taking the wig off to reveal he was balding."I have a heart condition and lukemia, because the universe fucking hates me... And I'm bisexual so there's another thing... I just couldn't keep hiding it.. I understand if I'm gonna get fired so if I am then it was nice knowing you all..."

And with that he put his wig back on and walked out the door, Jack trailing behind him.