The doctor had given a look that couldn't quite be name by anyone; And it was directed at Jack.
Mark gave a pleading look, wanting to keep the doctor's mouth shut for now. Seemingly, the doctor did indeed keep his mouth quiet on the subject, only saying, "Alright. I'll send someone to give you your pain medication. " With a nod of his head, he left the room, shutting the door quietly from behind.

Mark chewed on his lip, tapping his hand against his leg. He was incredibly nervous, he had already talked to the doctors, and even some police men about Jack's situation. He would had to find out soon enough.

"Mark, you're fidgety. Is something wrong?" You could hear the worry in his voice, which caused Mark to freeze.

"Of course! Everything's okay," he swallowed, not at all sounding convince. "Actually.." He turned towards the other, "We need to talk," Mark looked down for a second before looking back at Jack. Jack looked absolutely panicked. His eyes were wide and he shook his head.

"Not this, not now. You said you'd stay by my side, or was that fake? Oh god what's real?"

"Jack!" Mark interrupted him, staring at the green haired one. "Jack. It's not that type of talk. You're still my best friend, and I still care about you so much. I'm not leaving your side. "

Jack visibly relaxed, letting out a sigh of relief. "Alright, I'm sorry I'm just.. Not okay right now. What do you need to talk about?"

Mark continued on biting his lip, moving to sit next to Jack. "Let me start of with I'm sorry, and before you start freaking out, I want to tell you that none of what I'm about to say, didn't happen in your dream state, alright?" Jack looked at him suspiciously but nodded slowly, "Please.. Don't hate me," he whispered and took a deep breath before talking, "I told them. I had to, dammit Jack, I'm sorry but they needed to know. Something needs to be done. "

"What.. Are you talking about?"

"I told them, I told them about your dad. While you were unconscious I talked to the police a few days ago. They'll want to talk to you, and I told them as much as I knew but you'll have to tell them the rest.. " he gulped, but as Jack went to talk, Mark spoke before he could get a word out, "I even talked to them about you possibly moving in with me so you can stay in school, and I gave them incredible reasons as to why you shouldn't go to a foster home, I'm sorry, please don't hate me. They even talked to my mother, who I don't know what happened, but agreed and-and I care so much for you, but I was so scared. I thought you were going to die, you wouldn't wake up," at this point Mark was rambling and tears were brining his eyes.

Jack stared at him as he spoke, but finally interrupted him when the rambling started. "Mark.." He started, closing his eyes. Though the pain was terrible, he leaned forward with his hands over his eyes.  "I'm not angry." He started, and took a deep breath before sitting back up. "Fuck- I don't even know what to say. " he looked at Mark, "I'm really not happy, not at all, but I'm not mad either, I can actually see from your eyes of why your thought it was a good idea. For all I know, it is a good idea, and maybe everything will be okay in the end, but I'm scared. What if my father and his friends don't get put in jail?"

"Wait- friends??" Mark looked at him with wide eyes, standing up from the bed, "You're telling me there was more than one person who hurt you?!" Jack could just sense the anger radiating from Mark.

Jack's eyes widened, and he nodded slowly.

"Why-" Mark shook his head, "I'll be right back, don't worry. I'm not leaving the hospital, and I'm not leaving you, I just need to go outside, breathe some fresh air, and then I'll be back, okay? If someone comes in wanting to talk to you, and if you want me here, tell them to wait. I promise I'll be back. " Mark felt the urge to scream, why would anyone do that to someone? How? Why?

Mark shook his head to rid of his thoughts, turning to walk out, but a small voice from Jack came from behind him, "Wait, come here real quick. "

Jack was still sitting up, and he held out his hand for Mark, who slowly took it.  Though knowing what he was doing, but not why, he pulled Mark's hand bringing Mark closer and kissing the corner of his mouth. "Relax. You don't need to get worked up," Mark was slightly confused as to why Jack was talking the way he was. Mark smiled lightly before kissing the other's forehead.

"I'll be back, alright?"

Jack nodded, as Mark pulled away and walked out of  the room leaving Jack behind.

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About 20 minutes later, Mark had started walking back. As he walked away, besides the giddy feeling of being kissed on he corner of his lips, was slowly being replaced with anger. Which was why it had taken so long, at first he went to the bathroom, splashed some water on his face, and left. Though still feeling angry he walked out of the hospital, and simply say outside for a moment. Even though he was still angry, he wasn't twitching anymore. That's when he decided to go back to Jack's room. While he was near Jack's room he heard some arguing.

"I refuse to talk without Mark here!"

Jack.

Mark quickened his pace before walking into Jack's room. The first thing he saw was Jack's knees to his chest, and hugging them. Looking annoyed to a police officer. The moment Mark walked in, Jack noticed and called his name.

"I'm here, I'm here. What's going on?" Mark moved to sit on the bed with Jack, looking at him then at the officer. He already had a feeling he knew what was going on, but decided to ask anyways.

"We were just waiting for you," The officer said, and Mark looked back at Jack who was nearly glaring, "Are you ready?" That question was directed At Jack. Who slowly nodded. Mark saw the look of dread on his face, and took his hand.

Taking a deep breath, Jack started, eyes avoiding everything and everyone. After all, the hospital blanket was interesting.

"It started when me and Mark were at the park-"

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A/N. WHOA it's been way too long since I've updated this, I'm not even sure if anyone will read this. But here you go! I hope you enjoy

- Jake