Still In Love With You/ Fack/ Jyatt (Book 2) // DISCONTINUED

02x11- Dates & HangOvers

I feel like I'm losing you guys. What should I do?
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Jack's P.o.V.
- Shall we then?
- Sure
He grabs my hand and takes me inside the limo
- What are we gonna do?
- We're going for a walk around Santa Monica Pier
- I thought it was closed tonight
- It is...
- Finn, if someone finds out we're trespassing, we'll be in serious trouble. I mean, what if we get caught?
- Hey, calm down. I rented it for the night
- You did?
- Yeah
- You're kidding
- Nope. Just you and I, hanging around, eating whatever we want and riding every game we can.
- Finn that's...
- Awesome?
- Yeah. And a little too much
- You think so?
- Yeah, but I love it
He kisses me and smiles
- Later, we're gonna...
- Wait. That's not all?
- Of course not, Jackie
- Okay...
- So, later we're gonna go ice-skating
- Oh, I'm so gonna fall
- I know- he laughs
I punch him and make him laugh even harder
- Wait. Isn't a little too late already? I mean... are you gonna stay here in LA for the weekend or something?
- Oh, no. I'm coming back to NYC tomorrow.
- So you're staying for the night?
- I am, but in a motel
- You're spending the night on a motel?
- Yeah. Jae's sleeping in the extra bed, so I have no other option
- I thought maybe we could share...
- Um... Is that a good idea? I mean... your mother's right there
- Not in my room, but as you wish...
- Yeah, I think I'll just stay at the motel
- Okay...
- You're not mad. Are you?
- Why would I?
- I don't k...
- I'm not.- I interrupt
- Okay
- So... Santa Monica Pier, and Ice Sky?
- And a night at the motel?
- If I don't come back and sleep home, Jana's gonna kill me, so no. No night at the motel
- Okay then. Pier and Skiing
- Sounds good
We go down the limo and I can't help but smile. The pier looks beautiful. It's completely empty, and its lights shine even more than usual
- Finn... this is beautiful
- I'm glad you like it
- Of course I do
We walk around for a while, and then ride the famous Pacific Wheel
As we go down, my phone starts vibrating
- Oh, sorry. It's Jana
She finishes the call when I'm about to pick up
- She hung up
- Seriously?
- Yeah.
I have like five missed calls
- Oh, fuck. It has to be something pretty big
I call back and she picks up almost immediately
- Hey, son. Sorry for interrupting your night out. I know how important it is for you
- Hey, it's okay. What's going on?
- It's Jaeden
- What's with him?
- He went out.
- Oh, cool
- No. You don't get it. He said he was going out with Noah and Sadie, but he didn't. Noah's not even in LA.
- How do you know that?
- Instagram, honey
- Oh, right
- He looked really sad
- He did?
- Yeah... I'm afraid something happens to him
- Don't worry. I'll find him
- Thanks
- Thank you, mum
I hang up, and try to track down his Iphone
- What's wrong?- Finn asks
- Oh, um... I gotta go; sorry
- What happened?
- Mum called. Jaeden went out by himself, he looked really sad and she's worried
- Oh...
- So I'm gonna find him
- Are YOU worried?
- Of course I am. He's my friend
- Right...
- He's in a pub. What the hell is he doing there?- I whisper
- I'm coming with you- he grabs me by my wrist and pushes me to the limo- Let's go
- Are you sure?
- Of course. I won't stay here all alone
- Good point. Okay. Let's go
I show the address to the driver and a few minutes later, we're about to go into a pub
- Maybe we should split up.
- Yeah, good idea.- I nod- Call me if you find him
- Sure
I check my phone; he's still in here.
I call him, but his cell is off
I walk all around the pub, but I just can't find him.
As I'm starting to get a little desperate, Finn calls me
- Bathroom. Right now
I run to the bath, where Finn's holding one of the cubicle's doors. And there he was; on the inside: Jaeden. Hugged to a puked toilet, hair full of rests of vomit, but still looking good.
I take him out of the cubicle and give him a few little slaps on his face
- Jaeden? Jae?
He opens his eyes and Finn tries to lift him up
- Wait!- I barely scream-Wait a sec, Finn. He doesn't feel good
He cracks up, as I'm telling a joke
- Gosh, Jaeden.- I whisper
- Where am I?- he asks, without fully opening his eyes, not because of pain, but because of the strong lights
- In a pub's bathroom.
- Is that vomit?- he asks, pointing at the toilet
- Yeah. I hope at least it's yours. You have it all over your hair
- My hair!?
- Yeah, you were practically sleeping on it. Of course is all over your hair.
- Ugh, shit
- Let's go, Drunky
- Drunky?- Finn asks
- Listen, I'm going home.- I point out- I'm seriously sorry about all this. You had a very special date planned...
- I'll take you guys. It's the least I can do
- Are you sure?
- Of course. I'm not letting you walk with a drunk
- It's not just any drunk, but okay.
We take him inside the limo, and leave
- What the hell happened?- Jack asks
- I got drunk. I guess...
- You guess?- Finn asks. He looks a little mad
- None of us are saints, okay? We all have our problems. So don't come at me
- Jae, I'm not trying to...
- I am- Finn interrupts
- Stop screaming. My head hurts
- We're not screaming. You're suffering from hangover
- Shh!- Jae tries to keep me quiet, placing his finger between my lips- I'm sleepy
He places his head on my chest and I hug him
- Oh, poor you- I whisper
- Poor us- Finn barely screams
- Hey. He's sleeping.
- Yeah. With you
- Are you jealous?
- Should I be jealous?
- No. You're the one who chose not to sleep with me
- Do you wanna stay in the motel?
- No. I told you already
- But your mum's gonna kill ya
- Hey. I'm not the one who's drunk.
- We have arrived to destination- the driver says
- Wait for me. I'm just going to walk them inside
- There's no need. I can take him
- How?
I get out of the limo and lift Jaeden on my back
- We're fine
- Are you sure?
- Yeah. Just... go.
- Okay...
He closes the door and as I see them get further and further away, I sigh and let Jaeden fall
- Ouch- he says
- Oh, Jae! I'm so sorry
- You could've just woken me up
- Sorry. Can you walk?
- Barely.
- Come here. I'll help ya.
- Yeah, just try not to throw me down the stairs
- Oh, shut up
We both walk inside, and go straight upstairs
I leave Jae in the bathroom for a sec and knock on mum's door
- Jack?- she asks- Did you find him?
- Yeah, yeah. I did.
- Is he alright?
- He will be. Just some love issues. Nothing too serious
- Oh...
- Goodnight mum
- Goodnight, Jack. You're a great kid
I smile at her and close the door. I walk back to Jaeden and sit him in the bathtub
- What are you doing?
I open the cold water faucet and smile
- You mother f...
- Sh- I interrupt- Mum's in the other room, so shut up
- Why are you doing this?
- Because you're drunk, and I need you sober
- I'm not drunk
- Um, yeah you are
- Okay, maybe I am
His phone starts ringing
- Who is it?
It's Wyatt
- Jack? Who is it?
- Oh, it's just Noah. I'll just tell him to call tomorrow
- Okay...
I go out of the bath and pick up
- Jaeden?
- What the fuck is going on with you, Wyatt?
- Jack? Where's Jaeden?
- Drunk in my bathtub. Because you decided to ignore him from out of the blue
- Yeah, I know. I'm an asshole
- You are
- Can I talk to him?
- He's not really conscious.
- Ugh, Jack. I'm so confused right now. I'm a complete mess
- Yeah, no kidding.
- Why are you with him? I thought we were each other's counselors
- I cannot defend the indefensible. Sorry Wyatt
- Hey, why don't you walk in my shoes for a while? Huh, Jack? You're no one to judge me
- You're right. I've made millions of mistakes, and I've been through hell and back lately. But I'd never stop talking to Finn that way. I mean... that's just cruelty, Wy. You're both my friends and I don't wanna see you get hurt.
- I wanna break up with him
- What?
- This last time, I realize I feel nothing for him. Not anymore. All the sparks in the relationship are over. No more butterflies. Just fights.
- So if Jaeden had picked up, you would've broken up with him already?
- Maybe
- You're such a pussy! At least have the dignity to come over here
- I can't break up with him face to face. I just can't
- Why not?
- Because I don't wanna see him get hurt
- Then don't break up with him!
- Jack?- Jaeden screams from the bath
- I thought he wasn't conscious- Wyatt says
- Bye, Wyatt.
I hang up, and delete the call, so Jae never finds out about it.
I go back inside, close the faucet and sit next to him
- You have to stop doing this things, Jae
- This things? I just did this little thing and you guys think I'm a whole another person or something
- I don't, buddy.
- Finn does
- Finn doesn't know what he's talking about. Literally. He doesn't remember how special you really are
I open the faucet once again, and he closes it himself
- I'm fine
- I know...
He throws water at me and laughs
- I hate you
- oh, believe me. It's mutual, babe- I wink at him, and throw a towel at him- Dry.
He gets out of the tub and takes his shirt off
- I'll get you some clothes
- Yeah, thanks
- You want your pjs?
- Sure
I run to our bedroom and bring him his Naruto pjs
- How did you find this on your size? They look like they're for six year olds.
- Hey! A little respect! Naruto has some really strong chapters. It's really violent for little kids
- I know. I watched it; but I didn't buy his pajamas.
- Screw you! My pjs are nice
- Oh, look. You even sound like an adorable six year old
- Six year olds are not adorable. You obviously don't have little brothers
- So mean, Jae Jae
- Huh. I miss him tho
- You do?
- Yeah... I was used to see him around all the time, but not anymore... I mean, I haven't seen him since I ran away from home. Angela didn't respect our deal. She never showed up.
- At least she's not asking for money anymore
- Right...
I fake a smile
- Um... Jack? Are you gonna stay here? I wanna get dressed
- Oh, sorry. Yeah. I'll... see ya in the room
- Yeah...
I walk to the room and sit in the bed. Jaeden comes in a few minutes later
- Thanks for everything you're doing, Jack-Jack. You're amazing
- No biggie, roomie.
He lays by my side, and sighs
- Do you wanna watch a movie or something?
- No way. I'm way too tired. Sorry Jack. Maybe tomorrow
- Okay... Lights out- I say, turning off the lights
Just a few minutes later, I look at him and whisper
- Hey, um... Jae?
- Yeah?- he asks, with a raspy voice
- I know you just did this little thing, but that's not the point. The point is that he's not worth it. You're wasting way too much time thinking about him, so don't make silly choices just because of him. Okay?
He turns around to look at me and I realize he's crying
- I love him, Jack. Maybe he's worth it, and maybe he's not; but I love him. He's a stupid idiot and it takes more than just a few drinks to forget him...
- It takes me
- What?
- Your friends. Lay on us, not in the alcohol, or drugs, or self harming. Please don't self harm.
- Don't worry. I won't
- You know you can always count on me, right?
He nods, and smiles at me
- Of course I know, dummy
- You better do
- Can we sleep now?
- Of course
- Good night, Jack
- Night, Jae