Title: Break Me Down by Sleeping With Sirens

We walk into the courtyard and sit down when Awsten runs over. He hugs me. "I didn't get a chance to hug you for the good news," he says. "About court, I mean."

I nod. "Well, thank you," I say. He sits down. Lisa and Justin walk over. They sit down, still engulfed in their conversation. 

Vic runs into the area, carrying Kellin on his back. He sets Kellin down. "Hello, fellow humans," Kellin says and sits down. "We have news," Kellin says, his cheeks turning red.

Vic smiles and pulls Kellin in for a kiss.

The entire table goes insane. "I told you Kellic would happen this month!" Lisa says, pointing at Justin. 

"Jesus Christ, none of you can keep it in your pants," Justin grumbles and puts $5 onto Lisa's palm. 

Awsten's phone buzzes. Then a string of buzzes goes over the table. Everyone goes to grab their phone. 

Jenna dashes over and plucks my phone out of my hand. "Don't," she says breathlessly. Awsten pales.

I lean over to see if Jack has whatever it is pulled up. Instead, he clicks his phone off and slams it against the table. 

He stands up and marches over to Trace. He grabs Trace by the shirt collar and presses him against the wall, shouting. 

I stand up and rush over. "Jack, what the hell is-" My heart skips a beat. "Someone show me," I shout. The group exchanges a look before showing me the photo.

I gasp and glance at Trace. Jack gives me a sad look. 

Everyone gives me a sad look.

Pity.

Lisa reaches forward but I turn and run. I hear shouting and footsteps. "Alex," Jack shouts from down the hall. 

"Serves you right," a lady sneers. I look up and see Mrs. Wick. "Treating my Trace so badly. I plan on failing you this year. Enjoy repeating a year while your friends move on."

"W-what?"

She laughs. "Trace is my nephew. And he's told me about your bullying and constant nagging," she scoffs.

I back away, but her hand grabs my wrist and she pulls me forward. "Fags like you don't deserve a life," she grumbles before releasing me.

I dash down the hallway and into an empty supply room. I shut the door and fall to my knees. I sit down and cover my face with my hands. 

This is stupid. This is so stupid. This-

"Lex?" A voice echoes through the room. "Lex, I know you're in here," Jack says softly. "I'll leave you alone if you want, but you need to tell me."

"J-Jack?" I ask, my breathing quickens. "I-"

The door opens and his eyes widen. He falls to his knees and holds me. "Lex, hey, hey, it'll be okay. Principal Wentz already got it taken down. It was only up for a minute."

"P-people still s-saw," I mumble, tears cascading down my face. He lets out a sigh and pulls me tighter. 

"It's alright, Lex. We're going to get through this," he mumbles softly. "Principal Wentz was dragging Trace to the office when I ran off. He'll pay for this, okay?"

I nod and lean against him, trying to catch my breath. He pulls away and sits down before lifting me up and setting me down on his legs. "I can't go back out there," I mumble. 

"I can ask if you can be dismissed for today," he suggests. "But I don't think they'll let me come with."

"I shouldn't be alone right now," I admit. "I might do something stupid. I just know it."

He nods and kisses my cheek. "It's okay. I'll try to get out of classes for today. I'm sure if I just talk to principal Wentz, he'll let me go."

He helps me stand up and lets me lean on him as we walk to the principal's office. I glance at Trace. He's facing away from me, talking- now arguing with principal Wentz.

Principal Wentz looks up and walks out of the office, closing the door behind him. "Alex, Jack. I'm so sorry about this. We're going to get Trace expelled but..." He pauses. "He took the picture, that's enough to get him expelled... But he didn't send it."

"It was Mrs. Wick," I blurt out. Jack looks at me. "I mean- I think it was Mrs. Wick. She's Trace's aunt, and she said I deserved it."

Principal Wentz's eyes widen. "My god, Alex. I am so sorry, I hope you can forgive me for this mess-"

"It wasn't your fault."

"But it happened on school grounds." He shakes his head. "Anyway, if the two of you want to be excused for today, that's alright."

"Wait, both of us?" Jack asks.

"Unless you'd rather stay?" Principal Wentz raises an eyebrow. We shake our heads. "Alright. You are excused and won't be counted as absent. Again, I'm very sorry," he says and walks back to the office.

~~~

I look up and see Jack staring at me. "Jack, you're staring," I mumble. He runs his fingers through my hair. 

"Because you're so beautiful," he answers and kisses my nose. "And cute." He kisses my cheek. "And hot." He kisses my lips. "And you're perfect."

"Jack. I'm not feeling like that. Especially after the whole school saw me naked," I scoff. He frowns and pulls me closer. 

"Lex, even though it happened, it doesn't mean-"

"You don't know what people could have done, Jack," I snap. I pull away from him and sigh. I dangle my legs over the side of the bed and cover my face. 

I feel him move and sit next to me. "Alex, listen to me. It was up for one minute. It won't reach the internet. The email with the picture had a link. It was only through school email. I can see if I can get a friend to look around and see if anyone saved it."

"But- people still saw it," I mutter. "It doesn't help."

Jack wraps an arm around me. "Yes, what he did was wrong. Yes, people saw it. But that doesn't have to bother you forever. You're allowed to move on. Trace gets expelled and Mrs. Wick gets fired."

I nod and lean against him. "Thank you." He rubs my back and kisses my head. He pulls me onto his lap and kisses along my neck. He sucks on my jaw. "J-" I gasp. 

"You like that?" He mumbles and continues sucking on my neck. I nod quickly and he laughs. He moves me to the center of the bed and straddles my hips. "We're not going all the way yet," he says. 

(TW// smut warning, skip until next bold)

I nod and feel him kissing everywhere on my neck. I feel my pants get tight. 

He grins. "Someone's getting riled up," he mumbles. 

"Jacky-"

"Do you want me to help you?" He asks. I open my mouth to say something, but I stop. I nod instead. His hand runs over the bulge in my pants. "Can I take this off, baby?" He asks. 

"Yes," I say softly. He pulls my pants down and rubs my leg with his hand. "Jack-" I groan.

He pulls my underwear down and I press my lips together. I close my legs. "Lex, are you okay?" He asks softly, moving up to kiss my neck. 

"Nervous," I mumble.

He nods. "It's okay. I'll stop the second you say so."

"Okay."

He moves back down and kisses my hips. "Lex, what are these," he asks and traces his finger over them. "Oh," he says softly. 

"They're from years ago," I say quickly. "There's nothing recent."

He nods and gently sucks on my hip. He jerks me off before taking me into his mouth. 

"God- Jack- fuck-" I moan. "Jack, oh god, FUCK-" I shout. He grips my hips. "Jack- I'm gonna-"

He bobs his head and I moan loudly before releasing. He comes back up and kisses my lips. I kiss back, not caring where his lips were. 

(TW// end of smut warning)

He cradles my face in his hands. "You're amazing," he mumbles. "Loud, but amazing."

"Jacky," I grumble. He smiles and pecks my lips. "Stop bullying me."

He nuzzles his nose against my neck. "I'm sorry," he mumbles. "Are you okay?" He asks, littering my neck with kisses. "Did I hurt your feelings?"

I sigh and wrap my arms around him. I pull him down. "Yeah, can you make it up to me?" I ask. He pulls up and stares at me. I give him a look.

"What do you want me to do?" He asks, slowly moving back down and suck on my neck. His hand grips my side. 

"J-Jack?" I let out. He gives me a look. "If you mark up my neck, my mom's gonna kill me." 

He stops. "Lex, it's a little late to tell me that."

"JACK," I shout. He rolls off me and I rush to the bathroom. I pull on my clothes before checking my neck. "JACK BARAKAT, YOU ASS."

He walks over and wraps his arms around me. He presses my back to his chest. "I'm sorry, baby." He kisses my shoulder. 

I sigh and lean against him. "It's okay. I'll just ask Lisa for makeup."

"Good," he says. I turn my head to kiss him. He turns me around and picks me up. He sets me on the space in front of the sink. 

I open my legs for him to stand between. He kisses me, one hand cradling my cheek, the other on my leg. 

I feel his tongue run over my bottom lip. I wrap my arms around his neck and pull him closer. 

"You're amazing," he mumbles as he pulls away. He pecks my nose. "Don't you dare ever forget it."