Forbidden Love/ Fack/ Jyatt (Book 1) FINISHED

22- Stronger & EPs

Jack's P.O.V.
We wake up and smile at each other
- I can't believe we're official- Finn bites his lip
- Me neither. I mean, I knew it was gonna happen at some point; but now we actually did it
- We can walk through the street normally
- We always did
- But now we can hold hands and kiss
- I'm not a big fan of showing affection in public
- What do you mean?
- I'm not such a public kisser. I think it's weird
- Is it?
- I don't know
He starts laughing
- But if you try to kiss me, I'm not gonna move or anything. If you wanna kiss me, I'll kiss you back. It's okay
- I miss IT- Finn tries to change the subject- Can we watch it?
- Do you actually have it? I mean... it's not out on digital yet
- Yeah. I downloaded it...
- WHAT!? You cheater!
- Everybody does it!
- It's your movie!
- And that's why it's totally fine if I download it
- Why don't we go get some food?
- Yeah, I'm starving.
- Besides, Wyatt and Jaeden are coming for lunch. We should get ready
- That's true. What are we gonna eat?
Finn's parents and Nick are on the Bahamas for holidays, but Finn and I decided to stay home, so we're home alone. First, they didn't love the idea of us being together and alone on the house, but Nick convinced them we're good kids and we're not gonna do anything wrong, so they finally left without us.
- Can you cook?- Finn asks
- Not that much
- Should we buy fried chicken?
- Sure
We walk to KFC and get Starbucks drinks on our way. We hold hands the entire time
While coming back, Wyatt texts us
"We're oow"
- OOW?- I ask
- On our way- Finn smiles at me
- Oh, shit. They're get to your home before we do
- They can wait
We keep walking, calmly, with our Starbucks drinks.
Some paparazzis take some pictures of us but we just don't care.

Finn's P.O.V.
I hate paparazzis. I know they're just doing their jobs, but they're annoying. I'm just walking, guys! There's nothing to capture!
I don't even talk about it though, I know Jack thinks I don't care, and it makes him happy, so I'll keep acting.
- I'm so tired- Jack yawns and I laugh.
I've always love the way he yawns. It's so funny. His face gets all weird
- That's all your fault! You're the one who keeps talking all night long. You don't sleep well and then you're really tired
- Okay... sorry, grandpa.
- What did you call me?
I tickle him and he laughs like a little kid
- Fuck you're so cute
- I know right!? But what can I do?
I place my arm around his shoulder and he holds it. We keep walking and talking till we get to my house
- Guys! There you are!- Jaeden screams
- Sorry. We went out to have breakfast and buy our lunch
- KFC? Awesome!- Wyatt smiles
- Have breakfast? It's pretty late- Jaeden frowns
- We overslept
- I wanted to sleep but Jack kept talking to me
- And... grandpa's back
They all laugh at me and we get in
- Don't be mean! Remember this is MY house
- Oh, talking about mean people, I stopped following Ellie the other day. Is that alright?
- Of course, yeah. I stopped following her a while ago
They laugh and we finally eat the fried chicken
- Oh, I'm going back to my house. When your parents come back here... I've been staying here way too long and I have to spend some time with dad. After all, he doesn't have much left
- Oh... okay
- Is that okay?- Jack asks
I fake a smile and nod. I don't want him to leave... I really don't think it's a good idea for Jack to be near his father while he's dying, but I get it

WYATT's P.O.V.
As we finish eating, awkwardness grows on the table. Jaeden hasn't talked since Jack's comment about his dad not having have much time left.
Finn seems very tired, and Jack looks sad.
- Jack?- I ask
He looks at me and I fake a smile
- Can we talk?
- Now? We're eating...
- You haven't ate a slice of chicken on the last 10 minutes.
Jack suspires and gets up
Jaeden looks at me, a little worried; I wink at him and leave behind Jack
- What?- he whispers
- Are you okay?
- Yeah. Why?
- You seemed very sad over there.
- Oh. I was just feeling sorry for you guys
- Explain
- We were all laughing but I ruined everything talking about my dad. That's not cool. I shouldn't have said anything
- What? You didn't!
- I totally did!? No one is talking
- That's because Finn's tired and Jaeden is just weird as fuck
- Thanks for trying, Wy.
There's nothing I can do, so I hug him
- I know you don't like people feeling sorry for you, but I'm not people. I'm your best friend, and I mean it when I say I'm here for you whenever you need me. Okay?
- I know you are, dummy. You're one of the best friends I've ever had. I wouldn't dare to think you're not here for me.
Aw! He's so sweet!
I smile at him
- Love you, Jack
- Love you too
- Oh, btw. How are things with Jaeden?
- We kissed a lot of times since the fight
- So you're a couple?
- No. We're free to do whatever we want. If we wanna date anyone else, we can do it.
- Oh... you're like friends with benefits?
- No! You're dirty. We're just friends, who are trying to figure things out

JAEDEN's P.O.V.
I look at Finn and he throws a napkin at me
- What the hell is your problem?- he asks me
- I panicked
- You haven't talked since Jack made that comment. Are you stupid?
- No. Sorry. I just... I don't want Mr Grazer to die. He means a lot to me
- He means a lot to all of us, J-dog. But we have to be strong for Jack
Gavin Grazer is one of the best fathers I've ever known. He's AWESOME. Once while filming IT, he went with all of us- The Losers- to a paintball game. It was Fack & Jyatt against the rest. It was SO FUN!
He's been incredibly supporting with all of us and specially with Jack. He accepted Finn immediately and kinda "adopted" him like another son. We're all his sons. We love him
- I'm not really sure I can do that, Finn
- Then leave. The last thing I need is someone putting Jack sadder than he already is
- Are you serious?- I frown. I can't believe he's doing this
- I'm sorry J. I'm not mad or anything. But I must protect Jack...
- Protect him? Finn this is nuts
- Jaeden, please. I've been trying to make him think about something else for almost a month now, and I can't do this if you remember him his dad is dying
- I'm not making him remember!? He made that comment
- And you haven't spoke since
I fake a smile and grab my things
- Whatever
Jack and Wyatt return to the table and Wyatt looks at me, with a straight face. He looks confused
- Jaeden? What happened?- Jack asks
- I have to leave. I remembered I had something to do
- Want me to come with ya?- Wyatt asks
- No. It's okay
I hug Jack and kiss Wyatt on the cheek before I walk to the door and leave Finn's house
What he did is not completely wrong. I mean... I feel like a jerk for what I've done but I didn't mean to do that. It just sorta happened. I love Gavin too and the fact that he doesn't have much time left just creeps me out

FINN's P.O.V.
I finally take his suitcases outside and suspire. My parents came back yesterday and Jack's leaving.
- Okay... time to go- he whispers
- Are you sure you don't want us to take you to the bus station?- dad asks
- No, Mr Wolfhard. You've done too much for me already. Thanks for everything
- You can stay here whenever you want you, Jack. We love you
- I love you too.
- We'll take us. I won't let you go alone- mum smiles at him and he finally agrees
- Okay
We all get in the car and take him to the bus terminal
They all hug Jack and dad takes his suitcases out of the car
I grab them and walk with him to the bus
I leave the suitcases on the floor and he takes my hands
- I'll miss you
He places his head on my shoulder and finally crushes his lips against mines
I break the kiss and hug him
- We'll talk when you get to LA. Right?
- Yeah. Wanna arrange some dates?
I start laughing and deny with my head
- Not again. I think we're fine
- We are
- Good luck, shrimp
- Thank you, baby monkey
Now, he's the one who hugs me
- I have to go
- Yeah. You won't wanna lose the bus
He nods and gets on the bus
I fake a smile and from outside, I see him sitting
He waves me goodbye and the bus leaves the station

On the car, I get a call from Ayla
- Hi.
- We got it
- You got what?
-A DEAL! With Royal Mountain Records! We're recording our first EP
I start screaming
- But you have to come here
- Canada?
- Yeah. Like right now. Get a plane ticket and come here
- Okay
I look at Nick, who's staring at me, a little embarrassed for my girlie scream
- CALPURNIA GOT A RECORD DEAL!
They congratulate me
- But dad?
- What?
- I need to get to Canada today
- TODAY!?
- Yeah.
- Let's go to the airport then.
- Awesome
- I can't leave now- mom says
- Me neither- Nick denies
- Then you bring the car back home
Dad drives to the airport and Nick drives the car back home
At the second we get out of the car, paparazzis appear out of nowhere
- Finn! What happened with the ST cast?
- What? What do you mean?
- Noah uploaded some pics with the cast but not even one picture with you
- Oh, he did? Yeah... that sounds like Noah. Well I didn't do anything so why don't you ask HIM?
- Have you two fought?
- I don't wanna talk about it
- Where's Jack?- another reporter asks
- He's on his way back to LA now.
- Are you two okay?
- Of course.
- Fack's still alive?
- Fack's as alive as it was on day one
- Where are you going?- another asks
- Canada. My band Calpurnia just got a deal with Royal Mountain Records so we're gonna work harder than we ever did to record the EP
- Is Noah going out with Millie?- another asks
- That's not even about me. Why would I answer that? Can you do me a favor and don't ask anything about the Stranger Things cast?
- You've been going out a lot with Sadie lately. Are you cheating on Jack?
- Okay. That's enough- dad makes me walk through the reporters and we finally get in the airport
- Ugh. Thank you dad
- I still can't believe you have anxiety. You're a natural, kiddo.
- I'm trying to control it- I fake a smile
Waiting for our flight, I text the good news to Sadie, Jack and the "Derry's dickheads" groupchat