Title: For You by Tonight Alive

"Hey, Lis," I say. Jack drops my hand and glances at Trace. I clear my throat and sit down. "How was your night?"

She shrugs. "Boring- oh hey, Awsten," she says. Awsten slides into a seat. Jack sits next to me. "Is anyone super tired of school?"

"Yeah, I don't wanna have school anymore either," Justin says, sitting down. Kellin and Vic stand beside the table.

Rian leans over and whispers something to Tay. Tay laughs and punches him in the shoulder.

"Lis, can we talk?" I ask, standing up. Jack looks at me. I pat his shoulder before walking behind a tree. Lisa follows and gives me a look.

"Alex, are you okay?"

"Are you dating someone?" I ask. She blinks. "Lisa, just say yes or no."

She sighs. "Alex, I don't want to talk about it-"

"So he was right. You are dating someone."

"It's complicated," she snaps. "I just- it's a thing, and it's hard to explain."

"I'm dating the guy that broke my heart for like three years. Try me." I cross my arms.

"Um... I'm not dating him. But it's- I really like him," she mumbles.

I smile. "Do tell."

"Your boyfriend's best friend- uh aside from you."

"Who- wait, Zack?"

She nods. "Uh, we have some classes together and I dunno, we started talking- and he isn't bad. Wait, as he ever hurt you?"

I shake my head. "No. He seems decent. I heard he smokes weed."

She laughs. "I don't really know. But he's really charming and nice. Hey, you can ask Jack about him for me."

"I- I'm not going to question my boyfriend about your boyfriend," I scoff. "But I'll have you know. You are in a friend group with guys and Tay. All of them will literally rip Zack apart if he hurts you."

"Have you seen Zack?" She asks.

"I get that he's strong, but once Tay rips his dick off." I wiggle my eyebrows. "He won't be able to fend us all off after that."

She sighs and pulls me out. "Go to your boyfriend," she grumbles. I laugh and walk over to Jack. He glances around before placing his hand on my leg. I smile at him and place my hand over his.

Awsten leans down. "You two," He mumbles and puts his pen away. Jack squeezes my leg and glances at me.

I lean against him. I lay my head against his shoulder. Tay and Awsten share a glance before Tay smacks her head against the table.

"Hey, uh, I'm kind of new here," a voice says, female- Australian accent. I look up and see a girl, blonde hair.

Tay's eyes widen. She stands up and stares at the girl. "Holy shit," she mumbles and hugs the girl tightly. The girl hugs back, laughing softly.

The rest of the group glances around at each other in confusion.

Tay pulls away slightly and the girl kisses her. Huh.

"Uhhh, not to interrupt this... Intimate moment, but, Tay, who is this?" Kellin says. Vic nudges Kellin in the arm, frowning. "What? I need to know so I can make a ship name!" Kellin whines. Vic rolls his eyes.

"Oh, uh this is Jenna," Tay says. At that moment, everyone realizes and starts welcoming her.

"Sit down, Jenna," I say. "Let's talk before the damn bell rings."

"Well uh, I'm Jenna. My family moved here from Australia three years ago. We moved to this area last year, but I ended up in a psych hospital, where I met Tay. Now I go here."

"Your accent is cute," Lisa says. Jenna laughs.

"Thank you," she says.

Tay wraps her arms around Jenna and smiles. "They know you because I talk about you-"

"All the time," all of us say.

"So, do you like ripping off dicks?" Rian asks.

Jenna blinks. "I mean, it's my favorite thing to do to a dick."

Awsten yelps and scoots away from her.

"But don't worry, I don't do it all the time," Jenna says. "Only when they deserve it."

The bell rings and all of us stand up. "Well, I'll see you all later," Tay says. "Wait, what are your classes?" She turns to Jenna.

The rest of the group walks away as they talk.

"Jardougall," Lisa says. "It's their ship name now."

Kellin nods as the group splits.

Jack smiles at me before we part ways.

~~~

I walk into history and see Trace eying me. He walks over to me and whispers into my ear. "Your boyfriend has something on me. But I have more on you."

Jack walks into the room and shoots Trace a glare before walking over to me. "Are you okay?" Jack whispers as we sit down.

I nod and pull out my binder.

Mr. Irwin walks in a explains our assignment before sitting down.

"Alex," Jack whispers. "Are you sure you're okay?" I nod.

The next forty minutes are spent working until the bell rings.

Jack walks me to my next class. He smiles at me before I walk in.

"Jenna!" I say and sit next to her. "You're in my music class."

She nods. "I guess I am."

Vic walks into the room and walks over to us. "Hey, Jenna. Alright, so in science, Mrs. Wick was- Gah, I hate her so much."

"Wait, what did she say?" I ask.

Vic sighs. "She was mumbling about Kellin, and it wasn't good," he grumbles. "She was mocking him and making fun of him."

I roll my eyes. "I hate her. She can't do that."

"Alright, class. This isn't going to be a very fun class, because we have to go over reading sheet music. But tomorrow will be better. Also, we have a new student," Mr. Stump says.

Jenna stands and waves around. "I'm Jenna McDougall. I'm new here- obviously. Uh, hi!"

"I expect all of you to make her feel welcomed," Mr. Stump says, jokingly glaring at everyone.

We start on work when Jenna nudges my shoulder. "So, Tay told me that you're with Jack. We could double date."

"I mean sure, but I haven't been on an actual date with Jack yet-" I let out a nervous laugh. "It's complicated."

She nods. "I haven't been on one with Tay yet either. But after we get the first dates taken care of..." She shrugs. "Ya know."

I nod. "Sure, maybe. I'll have to ask Jack."

"You two seem cute together. I wouldn't know... But I have a feeling."

"Thanks."

The bell rings so we leave the room. I walk to science and see Trace talking to Mrs. Wick. I sit down and press my lips together.

Someone slams the desk and I flinch.

"Oh, little Gayscarf is scared?" Trace mumbles into my ear. He grabs me by my hair and I yelp. "Oh shut up."

"Hey, get off him." I look up and see Jenna glaring at him. Trace blinks before dropping his hand.

"Oh, hi- uh-" He says and glances at me. "Wait a fucking minute, are you Gayscarf's girlfriend?"

Jenna laughs and shoves him aside. She pecks my cheek before sitting down.

"Oh," Trace scoffs. "You need better taste in men."

"I only see one man here. Everyone else just looks like boys," She says. I look around. Trace, Jenna and I are the only ones here.

Trace rolls his eyes before walking away.

"Thanks," I whisper. "But now we gotta pretend like we're dating."

"No, we don't. That asshat can live his slug life. The truth is, he'll never get love. Don't worry about him, and let me rip his dick off."

"I- okay." I smile.

~~~

"Jack?" I mumble, looking up. He glances at me. "What do you think about Jenna?" He sighs and stops playing with my hair.

"She's like Tay but with blonde hair and an accent. Why?"

I shrug. "I was just wondering. I think she's pretty cool."

He nods and grabs my hand. "Tay seemed really happy," he says and kisses the top of my head. "I can't imagine having to be away from you for weeks."

I give him a look. "Jack... Three years-"

"I know, but now... I can barely spend three bells away from you," he mumbles and touches my face.

"You're so sweet," I sigh and press my face against his chest. I wrap my legs around one of his. "And warm," I mumble.

He laughs and pulls me up. "You know, I've been thinking. I want to take you on a date this weekend."

I give him a look. "Wait, really?"

He smiles. "If you want to. It won't be like... Fancy Italian restaurant. But the best I can do."

"Of course, Jacky," I laugh and kiss him. He kisses back and rolls me onto my back. He smiles down at me before laying down and kissing my cheek.