Pancakes | (Bxb) Âœ”ϸ Chapter 22

Axel’s POV

After Jay and I got home, we ate dinner and just sat on his bed, watched a movie and cuddled. I fell asleep early on in the movie, and woke up with Jay spooning me on his bed. I haven’t slept in my own bed since I’ve moved in, and I don’t think I ever will.

We got up and ate the breakfast that the maids made. We got into the car and headed to school. We sang and laughed during the whole car ride to school. Well, it was more like Jay sang off-key and I laughed.

The first two periods passed by in a blur, and soon it was lunch. I walked into the cafeteria and see Jack waving me over. I sit down, and smile at Pete and Jack.

“So, how are you and Franco doing?” I ask and Pete blushes. Pete and Franco talked a while ago, and they decided to start off as friends. Pete seems happier and that’s all that matters. Though, they would not so subtly flirt and I wondered why they still haven’t gotten together.

He nods, “We’re dating as of yesterday”

Jack and I squeal like girls, earning weird looks from tables around us. “We’re so happy for you guys! Have your parents found out?” Jack says, and Pete frowns a little.

“No, not yet. Thankfully. Franco’s really grateful for Axe offering a place to stay if they do find out though.” Pete says and I give him a sad smile.

“Actually, that’s off the table. I got kicked out of my old place so now I’m staying with Jay. Sorry Pete” I give him an apologetic look as Pete and Jack look at me with wide eyes. They both look down, like they’re figuring out what to say to me.

Jack looks up at me first, and I mouth I’ll tell you later. He nods.

Pete then looks up, “I guess I have a reason to stay at Franco’s now, since he offered as well” I smile, relieved that Pete has a plan B.

“Hey babe” I hear his voice behind me and I smile. Jay leans down to kiss my cheek, and sits beside me.

He turns to look at me, with a big smile on his face. “Hi, you’re awfully happy” I say, an amused smile on my face.

Jay shrugs, “Franco told me about him and Pete, and I’m happy they’ve got it figured out” He turns to look at Pete, “Congrats, man”

Pete smiles, “Thanks. Speaking of Franco, where is he?”

“He’s lining up to get his food” Jay points to the lunch line, “Tyler says he’s not coming today, teacher needed to talk to him or something”

I nod and turn back to my friends, to see Jack frowning. Then all of a sudden, a smile breaks on his face when he checks his phone. What’s up with him?

I give him the what-the-hell-are-you-smiling-about look and he just waves me off, mouthing I’ll tell you later. I nod. We eat, and soon Franco joins us. Franco and Pete are trying to hide their relationship, so they barely interact, but I can see them sending glances at each other from time to time. I think it’s cute.

Jay’s arm snakes around my waist, and whispers in my ear. “Them trying to hide their relationship is hilarious. They’re trying to be subtle, yet the glances they’re sending each other are so desperate”

I chuckle, and whisper in his ear, “It’s cute though, they clearly really care about each other but can’t do anything about it or Pete will suffer the consequences”

Jay nods, and as he’s about to say something else, but Jack’s voice interrupts.

“What are you two love birds whispering about?” He gives me a knowing look and I blush.

“It’s not like that-”

“I’m telling him what I’m going to do to him when we get home” Jay cuts me off and gives me a smug look.

“I did not need to know that, stop rubbing your lovey-doveyness in all over our faces” Jack says and glances over at Pete. My eyes widen as I see what he means, and I send Pete an apologetic look. Pete just smiles, mouthing it’s okay. I elbow Jay in the side and glare at him, he just smiles innocently.

We pack up as we hear the bell ring, and I tell Jay that I’m going to walk with Jack today. He gives me a sad look, “Okay, I love you” he says as he gives me quick kiss.

“I love you too” I say as he walks off.

“Okay, what’s up? Why were you smiling earlier?” I ask and Jack grins.

He looks around to see if anyone’s listening before whispering in my ear, “Tyler and I hooked up”

“WHAT?!” I yell, and he clamps his hands over my mouth.

“Geez, shut up” he says, and I give him an apologetic look.

“When? Where? How?!” I say, and Jack just gives me a cheeky look.

“I’ll tell you later, come to my house after practice? I want to know what happened with your house” Jack says and I nod. We walk off to our classes.

“Have you ever wondered if polar bears sweat?” I all of a sudden say, and Jay looks at me, confused yet amused. Our biology teacher isn’t here today, so we have a substitute teacher. I was working on the work our teacher assigned, while Jay sat beside me on his phone, when the question randomly popped up in my mind.

“Ummm, no. And I don’t think I ever will” he gives me an amused look and I shrug.

“Don’t some animals or insects have a protection against weather changes? If they do, then won’t that specimen never get hot enough to sweat?” I say, and Jay just looks at me.

“Just me then? Okay, I’ll be weird by myself then. I don’t need anyone else” I huff and Jay laughs, hugging me.

“You’re adorable, baby” he chuckles and kisses my cheek. I lightly slap his chest, a small smile appearing on my lips.

So far, we haven’t received any negative comments about our relationship, which I’m grateful for. Everyone was staring at us at first, but after a few days, it became a normal occurrence for me and Jay to roam around the schools, hand-in-hand.

“Oh, I’m going to Jack’s house after practice” I say, and Jay gives me a sad look.

“But I’m going to miss you” he says with a pout.

I laugh, “I see you everyday. I live with you! Plus, I haven’t hung out with him in a while and I need some quality best friend time” He frowns, but nods understandingly.

I smile, “I’ll make it up to you. We still haven’t gone on that date I promised you”

Jay nods eagerly, “I was worried you forgot about that, it’s been over a month”

I shake my head and he smiles. Jay and I haven’t gone on any dates since our first one, since it’s been pretty hectic for us. From me trying to get my grades up, him focusing on his studies and football and what happened with my mom, we just haven’t had time.

“Okay, I’ll make the plans. It’s going to be a surprise” Jay says, and I nod and smile.

“Do you need a ride?” he asks and I shake my head.

“No, just drive us home first. I’ll get my car and drive myself there” I say and he nods.

The rest of biology, I continue doing my work and Jay goes on his phone. I occasionally have strange questions I ask to nobody in particular, and Jay just looks at me with the what-the-fuck-have-I-gotten-myself-into-look, to which I just give him an innocent smile.

Practice wasn’t anything interesting either. We just did some basic training, like shooting and dribbling. I gave tips to the players, and they’re all improving quickly while following my advice. I’m relieved that the guys on my team are okay with me, and listen to my advice. If they didn’t like me or hated me, that’d be a problem since I’m the captain.

After practice, Jay drove us home. I told May that I’m heading out and gave Jay a quick kiss before I get into my car and drive to Jack’s. When I get there, I see a car -that I’ve never seen before- parked on their driveway. I ignore it, and park my car beside the mystery car.

As I was about to knock, I remember the key that Jack gave me in case of emergencies. I unlock the door and make my presence known,”OH JACK, HONEY, I’M HOME. I SEE A CAR ON THE DRIVEWAY. DON’T TELL YOU’VE BEEN CHEATING ON ME, I’D B-” I stop yelling when I see Jack and Tyler descend the stairs, Tyler giving me an amused look.

Then I understood, “That’s your car!” I say, pointing outside -or well, at the door- with wide eyes.

He chuckles, “That is my car, and I’ll be heading out. Bye” he turns and gives Jack a kiss on the cheek before waving to me. Once the door closes, I slowly turn to look at Jack. He was playing with the hem of his shirt.

“You slut!” I say and laugh at how red Jack turns.

“It’s not like that! He came over and we talked, that’s it!” he says and I roll my eyes.

“Y’all are boring” I say and walk past him, going upstairs.

He scoffs, “Yeah, like you and Jayden have done it”

I blush, “We’re moving along slowly okay!”

He laughs, “Right, just don’t go too slowly, he might get bored. He might leave you for someone else with more of a sex drive” Jack says with a chuckle, and I turn to look at him.

“Really?” I say, and I feel tears well up in my eyes.

Jack’s eyes widen and he runs up to me and pulls me into a hug, “No, no Axe I was kidding. Don’t cry”

I wipe away the tears and sniffle, “Don’t scare me like that”

He laughs, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I didn’t realize how much you love him”

I look at him and smile, “Of course I love him”

“Don’t worry, he’s so whipped for you. I’m convinced Jayden already has an engagement ring picked out” he says, and I laugh.

“If he doesn’t, then my whole life has been a lie. The sky is purple, our hearts aren’t actually shaped like hearts and I’m adopted” Jack says, and I laugh.

“Jack, our hearts aren’t heart-shaped”

Jack’s eyes go wide, “WHAT?! You’re kidding”

I shake my head, “I’m afraid not, bud”

He looks up to his ceiling, “So my whole life really was lie”

I chuckle and he sighs, “I’m disappointed”

I laugh again and Jack looks at me, laughing as well.

“So what happened to your house?” Jack asks after he stops laughing, and it’s my turn to sigh.

“Let’s go up to your room first” I say, and Jack nods. We head upstairs and Jack opens his bedroom door for me, motioning me to go in. I comply and head inside, sitting on his bed. Jack joins me and sits beside me, looking at me expectingly. 

“I went to Jay’s house last week to meet his parents, and they had guests over that day. Turns out, my mom was one of the guests. I got real upset after seeing her, so Jay took me home. She ended up coming over, and her and Jay had an argument. She wanted to talk to me but Jay wouldn’t let her. They even talked about going to court. Anyways, she said the reason why she wanted to talk to me was to tell me to pack up my things and to leave the house. She wanted to rent it out to earn some money, hence why I’m living with Jay now” I say and Jack scrunches his nose up in disgust.

“What the fuck? That’s a whole new low. She bought you that house just so they can leave you there, but now she takes it back and even has the audacity to kick you out? Even Satan’s shaking in his boots”

I shrug, “It’s whatever. Now I have nothing connecting me with my mom. Once I start to earn my own money, I won’t need my dad’s and then I’ll have completely severed my ties with them”

He nods, “Yeah I guess that’s the good thing. You doing okay at Jayden’s?”

I nod, “His family’s really nice to me, and treat me like their own”

“That’s good, I’m glad you finally have people taking care of you” he smiles, and I smile in return.

“You should come over for dinner soon, mom misses you. Also, bring Jayden” he says, and I nod my head but raise a brow.

“I’ll introduce her to Tyler the day you bring Jayden, so it won’t be as awkward” he says, and I smirk.

“Okay, now your turn to spill. What went on with you and Tyler?”

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A/N: Hey guys, hope you enjoyed this chapter! Self-isolation’s been so boring, so I’ve wanted to start writing a new book. You guys got any ideas or anything you want to see in any upcoming books? I have the general idea of what I want to write but I don’t exactly have enough to make it into a full story. Please comment any ideas you guys might have on the following prompts (of course, they’re going to be bxb) :

– a man-whore prince marries a commoner, in which they’re both gay but the man-whore prince lacks commitment and is horribly rude to the commoner due to the fact that he hated being forced into the marriage

– a cross-dressing boy meets a man in an unfortunate setting, causing the man to owe a favour to the cross-dressing boy. The boy asks for a date, and the man complies. He later on finds out that the man is his dad’s soon-to-be boss.

What do you guys think? I’ve already wrote a bit for each of the books, so even if you guys don’t like it, I’ll probably upload it anyways when it’s completed because maybe others will like it? 

Anyways, please vote and comment. Have a nice week!