Summary: Alex plays some songs at the park and catches Jack's eye. Alex gets in some trouble. Jack helps him. 

TW: Mentions of sexual assault 

(Title from The Edge of Tonight by All Time Low)

(Alex)

"You can choke on your misery," I finish the song, and the people around me clap. I smile as some of them drop small amounts of money into the jar- every cent helps. I put the guitar in its case. 

"You're really good," a guy says. I look up and stare at him. He has black hair with a red streak. He stares at me. "Why are you playing in a little park and not a stadium?" 

I laugh, a blush rushes to my cheeks. "Thank you, but obviously, that didn't go as planned," I shrug and stand up, straightening my back. "Uh sorry, I'm Alex."

He smiles gently. "I'm Jack," he says, holding out his hand. I take it and shake it. "I guess I should be leaving you now. Perhaps I'll see you again?" 

I nod. "Only if you come back here," I smile weakly. He nods and walks away. I let out a long sigh and sit back on the bench. 

Goodnight...

~~~

"Hey," a voice mumbles. I open my eyes and sit up. He's larger, with alcohol stains on his shirt. He stumbles closer to me. 

"Uh, sorry. Are you intoxicated?" I raise an eyebrow. He laughs, the sound is slurred. I stand up. "I'll go-"

He smirks at me and pushes me back onto the bench. I yelp and he straddles me. "No, you can stay right there," he slurs, staring at me with a horrible expression. My heart pounds in my ears as he roughly touches me.

"No- please, let me go-" I shout. I glance over at a little silver item. A loose nail. I subtly reach over and hold it in my hand. He grinds against me. I gasp and squeeze my eyes shut as I lift my hand and stab him in the neck.

He screams with pain and falls off me. I jump up and grab my stuff, running away as fast as possible. I gasp and stop, leaning against a brick wall.

Tears roll down my face and I slide my back down the wall to sit down. Oh god. I bury my face in my hands. I feel my entire body shaking as I sob. 

"Hello?" A voice says. Not again. His footsteps get closer and I scream, covering my ears. "Wait, I know you- Alex, from the park." 

I just close my eyes and lean against the wall, hoping he'll go away. 

"Alex, it's me, Jack," the voice says softly. Jack. I open my eyes and stare at him. "Are you okay? What happened?" 

I shake my head and try to breathe. He holds me in his arms and gives me a gentle squeeze. I press my ear to his chest and listen to his heartbeat. I take a deep breath and he rubs my back softly. 

"It's okay. You're safe now," he whispers into my ear. I nod slowly. "I'm here. You're safe now," he whispers. 

"Jack, why are you out here?" I ask softly. 

"Couldn't sleep, I guess," he laughs. "Why were you here?" 

I purse my lips. "I was uh- walking home when someone tried to..." I stop, closing my eyes. I imagine the man on me... How I felt-

"Did he-?" Jack gives me a look. "Alex, did he touch you?" His voice raises. I nod slowly and he goes rigid. "I'm going to kill him-"

"Jack, please-" I feel tears rush to my eyes again. "Please, don't. Just let him go- he was drunk and-"

"That does excuse him!" Jack shouts. I flinch and shut my eyes. "Alex, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to shout it's just- he can't get away with it." 

I shake my head. "No. It won't stick. He didn't actually do anything... And I stabbed him in the neck." 

He blinks. "Wow, okay. I guess you pretty much killed his need to do- that. How about I get you home?" 

My heart drops. I shake my head. 

He gives me an odd look. "Alright, this might be weird but uh- I could bring you to mine?" He asks. I look at him. "It's just a little bit away from here, maybe five-minute walk." 

"Is that alright with you?" I ask. 

He shrugs. "It would be nice to have guests... As long as you don't plan on killing me."

I manage a soft smile. "I won't, I promise you." 

He smiles back and picks up my stuff. 

"No, you don't have to-"

"Alex, c'mon. Don't argue with me, okay?" He says. I nod and he helps me over to his place. He walks in and flicks the light on. 

Woah. 

His house is literally a mansion. The front is really spacious and clean looking. 

"I'll put your stuff in a guest room," he says. "Uh, follow me?" He asks. I nod nd we walk upstairs. He brings to me a room and sets my stuff down. "Are you okay? Did he hurt you- like... Physically?" 

I shake my head. "No," I sigh. He nods and stares at me, a slight smile on his lips. His eyes flicker to my lips. 

"Alex- uh, are you hungry or want anything? I can't probably-"

I shake my head and press my lips to his. He wraps his arms around me and kisses back. I laugh against his lips and pull away. 

"That was crazy," I mumble. He laughs and presses his lips to my cheek. "Jack?" I whisper. He glances at me. "I think I like you." 

He smiles and picks me up. He sits down and sets me on his lap. I wrap my arm around his neck. "I think I like you too, Alex," he answers.

I press my lips to his warm neck as he traces his finger over my leg. "Is this weird?" I ask.

He lets out a soft laugh. "Why would it be weird?" He asks. 

"Because we just met like a few hours ago, and now- you know," I shrug. 

He shakes his head. "I don't think it's weird. Besides, your British accent is endearing, and you're really sweet. We'd probably do the same if we were high school students."

I nod. "I guess that makes sense," I sigh and lay my head against his shoulder. "You keep me safe. You keep me sane. You keep me honest," I sing into his ear. He smiles and presses his lips to mine. 

A/N

Super random, super bad oneshot. Uhh, y'all can send stuff that you want me to write and I can try and write it. 

I've been writing so much Jalex because Jalex is ahhhh.

Okay bye!

~Lunar