Alyssa:

I stared at the back of his head during Math. Who are you asking? Well duh, my best friend Jacob... Well, he said I was his best friend, even if I wanted it to be more. But you know, its not like were in high school and I've known him since we were in diapers.... Darn it why does life have to be so complicated?!

The bell rang causing me to snap out of my thought's. I got up and hurriedly packed my things so I could catch up with Jacob.

"Hey Jacob!" I called out, running down the hall after him

He turned around slightly and gave me a weak smile. This caused me to slow down, he didn't look the same. Once I caught up with him my eyes widened. He had dark circles under his eyes, they were also red and puffy. His eyes looked pained and his skin was beginning to look like it was losing color.

"Are you okay?" I asked, placing my hand on his back

"I'm fine Aly, we better hurry to get to P.E" he said, looking away from me

I huffed, something was wrong with him. He was always super perky, constantly filming Vines and cracking jokes. But for the past week he hasn't been doing any of that. I haven't gone over his house in a long time which made me wonder if everything at home was okay.

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At P.E.:

I was running with Jacob around the football field. I was keeping my pace with Jacob who was going slower than usual. Maybe I could cheer him up.

"Hey Jacob, wanna race?" I asked, nudging him which caused a small smile to grow on his face

"Go!" he yelled, running ahead of me

"Hey that's not fair!" I yelled, dashing after him

I caught up with him and pushed myself to go faster. I suddenly felt my foot catch on something causing me to fly forward, my foot twisting as I fell. An immense pain shot up through my leg and around my body as I made impact with the ground.

I brought my leg up and hugged it, crying at how much pain was running through it.

"Alyssa!" I heard Jacob call out

I opened my eyes to see Jacobs sweaty form, his sweater sticking to him as he looked down at me with worry. Sweater... Why was he wearing a sweater in the middle of summer? But my thoughts were distracted at another burst if pain.

Jacob cradled the upper half of my body in his arms as the coach came, holding an ice pack to my twisted ankle while another student went and got the nurse.

"Hey look at me" Jacob said, his hand cupping my cheek

I looked up and met his eyes, they seemed more worried and caring like before then hurt and pained.

"You'll be okay" he whispered, a grin forming on his face

I smiled back, he was the best wasn't he. This is why I fell in love with him. It hurt me to see him pained, and I constantly wonder why.

~*~

Several Days Later:

I limped to Jacobs front door. I was using crutches now, and now am at Jacobs house for the first time in weeks. I was about to knock on the door when I realized it was partially open already. I pushed it open and saw Jacobs school bag dropped carelessly on the ground in front of the door. That wasn't normal, Mrs. Sartorius usually yelled at him.

Speaking of her, where is she anyways? I was about to call his name out when I heard a cry come from the upstairs bathroom. Worriedly, I hopped up the stairs, leaving my crutches at the base of the stairs. I rushed to the bathroom and opened it to find horror.

Jacob was standing over the counter, holding a knife to his wrist. Blood was smudged on the sink and little scars covered his arm from the many times he had done it before.

"Jacob" I whispered, sadness building inside of me

"Alyssa" he practically sobbed

He rushed into me, hugging me and sobbing. We sunk to the floor, his bloody wrist still bleeding on my shirt and his tears flowing like a river. I began to cry too. Why would he do this to himself? I ran my fingers in his hair as he settled down.

"Why?" I asked in a whisper, looking down at his hurt eyes

"My parents.. There getting a divorce... I thought the cutting would help releave stress, I thought no one loved me..." he whispered back before crying again

My heart sunk and I hugged him tight. He was going through a rough time. He felt alone.

"Jacob look up at me" I whispered, just like he had when he cradled me when I twisted my ankle

He looked up at me and I grinned, using my thumb to wipe away the tear strolling down his cheek.

"I love you" I said staring deep into his eyes

I kissed his forehead and he smiled.

"I love you too Aly" he said before hugging me again

He loved me, and I loved him. He did the unexpected when he sat himself up, cupped my face in his hands and kissed me. I took it in, the kiss. When he pulled away he gave me a simple smile.

"And I think I love you more than you know" he whispered

And we just sat there. A cloth wrapped around Jacobs wrist as he played with my hair in the hall just outside the bathroom. I was his, and he was mine. He had been worried that no one loved him but that was just a lie.

Because I loved him.

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I GOT SO MANY FEELS WRITING THIS!!! OH MAH GOD! This was requested by bicklepickle who seems really addicted to my writing which kinda scares me. But I love it anyways! I love you all and I'm still taking request!!