Amnesia (Jalex)

Give Me Therapy

Title from Therapy by All Time Low

(Alex's POV)

"Sit down, Mr. Gaskarth," the therapist says.

"Please, just call me Alex," I smile.

"Alright, Alex. Patrick told me that you lost some of your memories?" He asks.

"That's right."

"Okay. Well, I hate formalities, so just call me Pete. Your case is a bit odd. Since this session is free, I'm going to get straight to the point. Your memories are likely to come back. And I'm going to say it'll come back from a trigger. I have no clue what that'll be but I'm assuming something huge that happened that you just can't remember-"

"How do I do something that I don't remember doing?"

"If It were important, you'll find out, whether it be from your friends, parents, or siblings."

"My brother died. He died and I can't remember," I mutter bitterly.

"I'm sorry, from your therapist from before, you used to cope by writing songs and being with your friends and... boyfriend."

"But I can't remember any of it."

"Well, I suggest trying to do the same. Chances are it'll help you with your brother, and may trigger something."

"Alright."

"You don't have to come back if you don't want to. You have my card, feel free to drop by at any time," he flashes me a bright smile.

"Thank you," I say before leaving. I walk out and my mom stands up.

"How was it?"

"Helpful," I sigh. She gives me a look before we walk out.

"Alex, are you okay?" She asks softly, clicking her seatbelt in.

I let out a soft sigh. "It's Jack. I mean, he's really cool, but I see him as a friend. I don't feel all those sappy love things- or at least, not often, and I just feel confused. Maybe this happened for a reason."

"If that's what you truly believe then-"

"But then, some times I'm like, I kinda like Jack and I kinda want to be with him, but I'm not sure."

"Well, if you want to be with him-"

"And then, there are days where I straight-up want to kiss him, but I feel like that would be weird. And also, to me, when we hang out, it's almost like he's stepping around eggshells for me because he's scared I'll just break in half!"

"Alex, honey, listen to me. You do whatever is in your heart. I know that Jack still loves you, because to him, you two are still together. The reason he's so cautious is because he's afraid to hurt you."

"I just wish I could snap my fingers and make everything better."

"I do too. Everyone does. But we can't. All we can do is be there for you when you need support."

She starts the car and we drive out of the parking lot.

I pull out my phone and go to photos.

The first thing I see is a selfie with Jack and me. It looks like the picture was taken in my room.

I scroll up and see a picture with Zack and Rian, they look like they're playing some sort of card game.

The picture after that is Jack laying on a bunch of cards.

I scroll up a bit more and see Zack, Rian, Jack and me, standing in front of a stop sign.

Then I see one where I'm on Jack's back and we're at someone's house. And I'm kissing his cheek.

Anyone who said love is unforgettable has obviously never had amnesia.

I click my phone off. Maybe I'll have the mental strength to do that again, but seeing those pictures and having nothing pop up in my head is exhausting.

We arrive back at home and I see Jack about to walk into his house. He stops and turns around, staring at me. He smiles and waves before walking into his house.

"If you two want to hang out later, that would be fine with me," my mom says before getting out of the car.

I smile to myself. And pull up Jack's contact.

Alex: Hey, you wanna hang out later?

Jack: lol sure.