Title : My Only One
Rating : M
Warning(s) : Mature Language, Slash, & Sexy times (maybe) ;D
Summary : Alex Gaskarth; new to Baltimore, Maryland can't help but want to get close to the lanky boy with the most protective friends he's ever seen. There are some rules about friending Jack Barakat though. You had to get approval from Zack Merrick and Rian Dawson. It was a sort of marriage bond except if you make Jack upset even once, you're gone.
Disclaimer : I do not own Alex Gaskarth or Jack Barakat. Nor do I own All Time Low.
Author Notes : bottom!jack to make this story even more awesome :).
Jack Barakat lived a normal life, he wasn't popular. People at school though did know him. School wasn't bad, no one called him 'fag' or any of the other provocative words. It wasn't that Jack was mean and menacing, no the exact opposite. His best friends/"parents" Zack Merrick and Rian Dawson on the other hand were mean and menacing when they needed to be. He actually lived a normal life despite the fact of Alex Gaskarth. Jack was used to not being seen and not being given attention. Alex was new to Jack's high school, spotting the tall boy and immediately wanting to befriend the younger boy. There was just something about the quiet boy that made Alex intrigued.
"Jacky babe!" called Alex. Speak of the devil, thought Jack. He sped up walking, nearly sprinting down the hallway. He dodged the rush of students trying to make their way to the cafeteria, pushing himself out the school doors and rushing around the corner. He slid down the wall, waiting for five minutes before coming out of hiding and moving to sit under his favorite tree. He pulled out a bag of Doritos and leaned against the tree, eating his lunch. Before you ask, Jack is not starving himself. Nor is he anorexic or bulimic. He snacked during class. He had a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich, a can of Sprite, and a bag of gummy worms.
"Jacky babe." purred a voice right next to his ear. Jack jumped, dropping the bag of chips and falling forward. He turned around with wide eyes to see Alex. The older boy was just a few inches shorter than him with honey brunet hair and deep passionate brown eyes. "Did I scare you Jacky?"
Jack just frowned and grabbed his backpack, storming away from the older boy. Alex scrambled up to chase after the younger boy. This was the older boy's first time he got Jack alone. He was always usually flanked by Zack Merrick and Rian Dawson.
"Jacky! I'm sorry!" called Alex as he finally caught up to Jack, grabbing the younger by the wrist and jerking him to a stop.
"Leave me alone." said Jack quietly, shaking his arm furiously in an attempt to get Alex to release him. Alex just tightened his grip and the younger boy was sure he was going to have a bruise there. He looked around for any source of help. He saw his friends Rian and Zack rounding the corner.
"RIAN! ZACK!" he called desperately, shaking his arms to get their attention. Their heads immediately snapped to look at Alex and Jack. The two older boys eyes locked on Alex's hand wrapped tightly around Jack's wrist. The two ran over, pulling Jack violently away from the older boy. Jack bit back a yelp and was just thankful for the help.
"What are you doing touching our baby?" growled Zack as Rian checked Jack for injuries.
"How dare you lay a hand on our baby?" hissed Rian. He pushed Jack behind him, protecting the younger boy.
"I just wanted to talk to him." said Alex, trying to catch Jack's eyes. Jack avoided eye-contact, slipping his hand into Ryan's and squeezing.
"Guys come on, let's just go." mumbled Jack, slipping his free hand into Zack's and tugging. Zack gave Alex one last glare before he and Rian pulled Jack toward the school.
"Are you okay baby?" asked Rian in a motherly way. Jack nodded and smiled.
"Yes mum." he replied, pecking Rian and Zack on the cheek. "Thanks for saving me mum and dad."
"Anything for our little love child." replied Rian and Zack. Jack giggled. Alex stared after Jack longingly. When they were out of sight he kicked a nearby pebble, cursing to himself. He ruffled his hair in frustration and made his way back into the school.