Beastars Jack x Male Reader

Cliffside

Chp. 8

We arrived back at the house. I slowly opened the car door while thinking. Even if my life settles down it will never be the same. My dark hair dropped over my left eye, I giggled. Wow, Ethan! What a situation you got your self into. I approached the door when I suddenly heard the lock turn.

"You two are back!" Jack said his tail slightly wagging.

"Nonsense, how long were we gone," Jack's father looked at his watch.

"One o'clock? Sorry buddy, I didn't realize the drive and everything would take so long," he said while walking towards Jack, knocking me aside in the process.

Mr. C rested his arm on Jack's right shoulder, he gave him a small grin and walked on. Jack walked towards me with his tail swinging a bit faster than before.

"Sooooo, how was it?" Jack asked me expecting that everything went absolutely amazing.

"Well it went..um," I paused I didn't want to tell him while his father was still nearby.

"I'll tell you later," I said and tried to smile convincingly.

Jack smiled back, I fooled him. I hated to lie but I didn't want to face the consequences if I broke one of the rules Mr. C set into place for me. We walked inside but Jack stopped me from putting away my shoes.

"I have a surprise for you," he grabbed my hand and pulled me to the back gate.

"A gate?" I said with confusion.

Jack giggled and unlocked the gate leading to the backyard. He leads me on a path to another gate across from the other one. He opened it and a trail was revealed.

"Let's go on a hike, I promise you the view will be worth it!" He said with invigoration.

"Whatever you say, your the boss," Jack paused in his steps.

"Hey, um can you tell me about what happened while we walk," He said facing away from me.

We started walking, I was silent. I desperately wanted to tell him but I was so afraid and nervous. But, what do I have to lose anyway?

"It went.. Bad," I said looking away from Jack.

My confidence was waning. My full-fledge self before was now nonexistent. New feelings were coming back to me. I so close to remembering, I know was. These thoughts, no I didn't want to, I don't want to! I was saved by the warm hand grabbing my own. Like a lifeline, Jack helped me.

"He wants to study me, that's all. In the meantime, I'm supposed to make you happy," just saying that made me feel like a servant.

I looked up at Jack and gave him a horrible grin to hide my sorrow. But Jack with worry embraced me. His tight grasp around me I hugged back.

"So many things are happening," I said with a low voice.

"What you called normal will never exist again. I'm sorry about that. But, we can form a new normal, together," I backed up and looked up to him before tilting my head down tears coming to my eyes.

"You, your too nice," I said noticing Jack clenching his fists.

"Is everything ok?" I might have struck a nerve I thought.

Jack held my hand and we started walking. I knew Jack would always be a close friend, but I didn't want to just be a good friend. I wanted to be more, whatever that was. I waited for a response.

"Jack?" I said with worry started to grow.

"Dogs are bred to be smart, not as strong as wolves and to not feel as many negative emotions," he said squeezing my hand.

Of course! Too nice, I didn't mean to hurt him. I didn't realize in any fashion that could be negative.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn' have," I said letting go of his hand.

"It's fine, this world is messed up," he chuckled.

"At least both of our worlds have something in common," I started laughing.

I didn't realize that we started to walk up a hill and before we knew it we were on its peak. A cliff, you could see miles from this point. Every single detail was visible and I smiled the widest grin.

"This is a nice view," I said calmly and with a sudden peace.

Jack smiled at me and sat down on the edge. It wasn't too high, but enough to do serious damage. If you landed the wrong way you could definitely die. I went and sat down next to him.

"I'm glad I've got to meet you," I said and then laid down, legs off the edge.

"Me too," Jack was calm and laid next to me.

We laid next to each other in silence and comfort. We laid and watched the birds fly. We listened to the forest. We were happy.

"Can I tell you a secret?" The lab asked me.

"It's not like I have anyone to tell it to," I responded and chuckled.

"I've been wanting to tell my parents this for some time," Jack rested his arm over his eyes.

"I want to come out as gay, but I don't know how my dad would take it," Jack said to me.

I hated this, I wanted to give Jack advice but I myself had a hard time with this. I don't know if what I told him would help or not, but I did know this; I would help him and be there for him as all I am.

"You'll never know until you do, your dad loves you. It's very apparent. Even if it is not right away he'll accept you," I said with conviction.

I felt good, Jack's father didn't seem like the type to abandon someone. I got up and offered my hand.

"Lets' go back," I said.

Jack took my hand and we walked back together, our bond growing stronger by the hour.