Joeck one shots 💞

Walks

• Joe's pov •

I'm sorry but I can't handle the stress anymore...

I walked down the steps to the pale beach, finding it hard to see through my glazed eyes.

Look Joe, I just can't do it, I really am sorry...

The sky was painted pink and orange as the sun began to descend into the horizon. Soft blue waves made their way up to shore, making a calming sound as they rode up against the sand.

We're over, bye Joe...

I slumped down on the sand and stared off into the sunset, noticing the massive hole I had in my heart. The beach seemed empty without the cute blonde boy I used to call mine. We'd walk the same path over and over again but every time, it felt special.
Them nights always ended up with kisses, cuddles and stars but this night was different. I got up and began walking again, trying to distract myself from him.

I'd done this for weeks after that night when Jack broke up with me. And every night the same tears came falling down my cheeks. Jack would normally wipe them away and hold me til I felt good again, but I had no one here to tell me everything was gonna be okay or to cuddle me til I fell asleep. No, I was alone on this midnight walk on the beach. There was no footprints next to mine and my hands were cold with no one to warm them up. My cheeks stayed damp all the way home and as I stumbled into bed, more tears came.

The thought of being alone was too overwhelming for me so I had to call someone.
Caspar - no reply
Oli - no reply
Mikey - no reply
Josh - no reply
I only had Conor to try but I didn't really wanna talk to him because he'd just remind me of his brother. And I certainly couldn't call Jack so I no choice but to just lie in bed til I fell asleep.

• Jack's pov •

Waking up with no one to cuddle is horrible but I had to do it, Joe wasn't mine anymore and I'd pushed him away. I guess I'd just have live with the loneliness and power on.
I had breakfast, got a shower and put on some joggers for my morning walk.

The beach was perfect on a morning since it had loads of people there so I couldn't feel alone. But this sandy paradise brought back so many memories, good and bad.
My hair flowed in the wind as I walked across the shoreline, my eyes brimming with tears.

"Hey hunny, are you okay?" A woman who was out jogging stopped at the sight of my tear stained cheeks.
"Yeah I'm fine, I guess, just the wind's in my eyes." I lied, shooting her a reassuring smile. She shrugged and tapped my shoulder "As long as you're okay, we can't have anyone being sad on the beach now can we?" I shook my head and she continued to jog on.

I can't believe you Jack, after all we've been through. You're just gonna let it all go?!

I keep on walking, kicking up sand with my worn out shoes, just trying to forget everything that I'd done. But everywhere I looked, there was way something that reminded me of Joe.

Bye Jack, you obviously don't need me no more.

I couldn't help but feel helpless and Lonely on that packed beach. There was something missing and I needed it in my life.
Suddenly my heart took over and made me to the place where me and Joe would always sit and stare off into the sunset.

• Joe's pov •

I woke up by myself, feeling useless and lonely. My mind hadn't gotten used to not cuddling that blonde boy just yet, but I was sure it would have to soon or things would get awkward.

I had to show my face to this mad world at some point so I got ready for lunch with Caspar.
Caspar - nearly at the place, hope you're okay x
Me - I guess I am, just setting off see u there x

With a quick look in the mirror, I was off to go have a good time without Jack for once. I took one step out of my block and felt weird, my breathing quickened and my face was flushed of all it's colour. Shit... I need a walk. I thought, so I dropped Caspar a quick text and disappeared to the beach.

It was a lot busier than I expected so I speed walked to what used to be mine and Jack's 'private' place. We'd go there whenever we needed to get away from everything and just watch the sun go down. I sat down on the grassy embankment and looked up at the clouds. It was a nice day so the sky was bright blue and a couple of wispy clouds were dotted around, it was calming just watching them float by. My eyes closed and I breathed in the fresh air, my hair flowed in the slight breeze and I felt good about life for once.

Then I heard a voice, a very familiar voice coming from near by. I looked to my right and there, walking towards me, was the boy that broke my heart. Mr Jack Maynard himself. I yanked down my beanie and pulled my jacket round me, hoping that maybe he wouldn't see me. He kept plodding along in my direction, just minding his own business, but then he saw me.

Our eyes locked and my heart was pounding. Jack looked like he'd seen a ghost and stood very still. I had to say something or things would be even more awkward.
"Hey Jack, fancy seeing you here." I blushed and he did the same. Weirdly, he sat down next to me, not saying a word, just looking off into the distance.
"Do you ever feel like you've done the worst thing possible and never will be able to get back from it?" He eventually spoke, taking me off guard. I knew exactly what he was on about though.
"Cause that's how I feel right now, well, ever since I left the boy of my dreams. It's shit. Just knowing that he'll never come back to you and it's all your fault. It really does break my heart knowing that I'll never be able to hold him again." He turned to face me with a solemn look, I felt bad. The truth was that I still was head over heels for him and I didn't like myself because of it.

After that, my body did something that my mind wasn't truly agreeing with. I shuffled in closer and laid my head on his shoulder.
"Joe, I need you in my life again."
"I need you too Jack and I hate not being with you." He wrapped his arm round me, pulling me in.
"Well let's do something about that hate cause I love you too much to see you hurt. Can I see you again?" Jack asked and I shrugged. My mind told me no! He broke your heart and he'll probably do it again! But my heart said differently. I decided to listen to my heart for once and snuggled into the blonde boy that sat next to me.
"You know what? That would be great."

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A/N

Hey guys, this was a bit more descriptive than the rest of my stories but that's fine.
I've got a lot of ideas that I wanna try out so stay tuned I guess.

As always, love you and thank you for all the support! ♥️