Savior (Jamilton)

7. Mcdonald's

TW: mentions of attempted and failed rape

"Ok Alex. Explain this to me again." Mr Washington sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose.

You see, Alexander didn't want to make scene at school so he invited me over after to tell Mr Washington what happened. We're sitting at the dinner table, Alex holding my hand underneath for comfort since Mr Washington doesn't know we're dating yet. How does he not know? I'm not sure..

"I was in art and I needed to take a short cut through the hallway nobody uses to get to Thomas on time for us to walk to lunch. As I was walking Lee walked up behind me and pushed me into a corner then beat me to the ground. He started to try and-." Alex was cut off with a choked sob. I let go of his hand and brought him into a side hug. "He tried to take off my hoodie and pants, I kicked him in the stomach and he fell to the floor. He got mad and started to punch and slap me and that's when Thomas came..." He finished. I looked up from Alex to Mr Washington. He simply nodded and walked off into a different room.

Alex looked at me, fear written all over his features. "It's going to be ok Lex." I reassured, kissing his forehead and bringing him closer to me. He sighed gently and hugged back. "I'll be right back." Alex sighed, walking away into the same room Mr Washington entered. They didn't bother being quiet so I over heard them. "Can I go to Thomas' house? I kinda need to get away from here." Alex sighed. "Yes you may. I fully understand. Pack a bag, because I assume you'll be staying the night." I practically heard Washington smirk. I flushed and looked down, smiling gently. "Ok. See you tomorrow at school." Alex said.

Alex and I walked upstairs to his room and he started packing a bag. I looked around and saw a vanity with an eyeliner pen on it. I walked over and picked it up. "This yours?" I asked holding up. He looked over, blushed, then nodded. "Please don't judge me." He sighed watching what I would do. I looked it him, then down at the pen then at the mirror. I shrugged and opened the pen and faced the mirror putting a thin line on my eyelids.

I finished and backed away, closing the cap satisfied with my work. I turned to see Alex with him mouth hanging open. I smiled and put the eyeliner in one of the small pockets. "Y-you just did that." Alex breathed. I nodded and pecked his lips, getting his bag and hanging it over my shoulder. I walked downstairs making sure I had my phone and my keys. Alex trailing behind me like a lost puppy.

I noticed Washington looking at me, when I made eye contact with him he motioned for me to hang back. "Hey Lex, I gotta use the bathroom, go start the car and turn on whatever you want." I smiled handing him my keys. He nodded happily and walked out the door, opening his Spotify already. I turned to Washington and raised and eyebrow sitting down on the one seater. "You and Alex are dating." He smirked. I froze. "I- um. Y-yeah." I stuttered. "It's ok. You're a good kid, treat him right." He smiled. I nodded and stood up smiling. I walked out the front door and walked to the car.

I got on the drivers seat to see Alex looking at me with pleading eyes. "McDonald's?" I asked. He nodded. "Ok. Who's paying?" I asked. "Me!" He exclaimed excitedly. "Well.. sucks to be you 'cuz I'm paying darlin'." I smirked at him. He groaned knowing he wasn't gonna be paying. "Fine." He grumbled.

"Can I get a number 10 with ranch, a medium fry, a large coke, and a plain sundae?" I told the worker knowing Alex's order by heart. "Alright, anything else?" The woman asked. I looked over at Alex. He pointed to me then the menu. I chuckled and turned back to them speaker. "Just one more of the same order please." I smiled. "Alright, so that's 2 number 10 meals with 2 medium fries, 2 large cokes, and 2 plain sundaes?" She covered. "Yes ma'am." I chuckled. "Alrighty, 10.95 first window." She told us.

"And here are your sundaes." The woman finished giving us our food. "Thank you! Have a good day!" I smiled. She smiled back and waved.

I drove away and Alex reached to the middle console for his food. I slapped his hand away. "No eating in my car. You know this." I chuckled. He groaned but agreed. "Can I at least eat my ice cream?" He asked. I nodded. He happily opened his spoon and took the lid off the cup of the ice cream eating it happily.

"What movie?" I asked him as we sat on the couch with our food and drinks. "Wait. Let me guess. Tangled?" I asked already going to Disney plus. "Yeah." He sighed dramatically. I chuckled and started the movie, then bringing Alex closer to me.

Today was a good day. Despite the fact Alex almost got raped. But..
Y'know other than that? A good day.

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