The art is by Caw-Chan, such a great artist! This is a modern AU, I just felt like this picture fit.

Suicidal!Alex x Abused!John

I had just gotten home from school when I heard a bang. Oh no.. He better not be touching Martha. I rushed into the house and found my dad about to hit her with a glass bottle. "Stop!" I shouted. "I said that I would be the one you hit! Leave her alone!" He grumbled and lowered the bottle, letting Martha run upstairs to safety. He stomped over to me and hit me over the head with it. I fell to the floor, blood streaming down my face, and grunted when he kicked me in the stomach. This is how it goes. He kicks and hits me until I either pass out or start coughing up blood. Luckily for me, after just a few blows, I started coughing. Blood spat out of my mouth and he stopped. "You're lucky." I got up after he walked away, running up to the bathroom. I cleaned myself up and rinsed out my mouth, applying a new layer of bandages. I didn't sleep well that night, not like I ever did..

The next day at school I ran into this kid in the hallway, knocking down him and his books. "Oof, sorry, my bad. Let me help you with that." I crouched down to pick up his books when I saw his arm. The sleeve on his jacket rolled up slightly to show many scars and marks. He quickly tugged it down when he noticed I was looking and rushed away. "Wait! Your books!" I watched him go down the hall and head into a room, so I grabbed his books and followed him. He must've walked into the bathroom because that was the only door on that side of the hallway. I put down the books outside the door and quietly walked in. I gasped when I found him unconscious on the floor, a pocket knife right next to him. I rushed over and picked him up, running out of the school with him in my arms, getting blood all over me. "Come on, kid, stay alive, please.."

I was in the hospital with the boy I ran into, Alexander, watching him to make sure he was okay. I hope I didn't do anything to him, I would feel terrible. As I was watching him, he shifted and a piece of hair fell over his face. I moved it away and really took in his features. He had pitch black hair, held in a ponytail that was now falling out. He had very pale skin, probably because he lost a lot of blood, bags under his eyes and very light freckles, slightly like mine but harder to see. His lips were a pale pink, slightly parted because he was unconscious. His ears were pierced, but didn't look like he had worn earrings in years. The doctor said he would live, but it's been a few days since I brought him in. I inched closer to his face and almost connected our lips before pulling back. What was I doing? I mean, he's kinda super gorgeous and was super smart from what I heard. I kinda like him.. And I feel bad that I almost killed him. I mean, he almost killed himself, but I have a feeling that it was my fault. I don't know. I honestly didn't care anymore. He's unconscious, nothing will happen anyway. I sat on the edge of his hospital bed and leaned back in, softly kissing him. Even though he was unconscious, his lips were still soft and warm. I was super surprised when I felt him kiss back, opening my eyes. There he was, conscious and staring at me, probably wondering what the hell I was doing. I pulled away and covered my face. "Sorry! I-I didn't think you'd wake up! I don't know what I was thinking oh jeez sor-" "Hey." He sat up a bit, holding himself up with his elbows. "It's okay. I.. I kinda enjoyed it." "You... You did?" "Y-yeah.. I don't mean to be creepy, but, I've kinda been watching you.. Not in a stalker way! Just, examining you and your personality during the school day. I haven't been following you home or anything! That's really creepy.. I'd ne-" Now it was my turn to cut him off. "It's okay. I don't know much about you, but I've heard things. I like you Alex, a lot. I don't know how, but I do. If you would accept me, I... I kinda want to be yours." "Of course. I've honestly been waiting for this day." He sat up completely and kissed me again, me returning it immediately. We sat like that for a while until we realized that humans needed air to survive. We separated, red faced, and he hugged me. I hugged back, burying my face into the crook of his neck. "I love you John." I giggled. "It feels weird to say this to someone, but I love you too." Then the doctor walked in. "OOF SORRY I'LL LEAVE! BYE LOVEBIRRDDSSS!!" I looked back and saw Peggy smirking at us. "SHUT UP PEGGY!!"

This isn't the pride month one shot, but it's as good as I could do while my mouth is dying. Hope ya enjoyed anyway 👌

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