Chapter 28: Chapter XXVIII

Jack bites his lip, anxious under Theo’s stare.

"I'm just glad we're making this work."

"Me too." the older pats his back, cheerfully. "I missed seeing you smile like you've been doing today."

Jack blushes but fails to stop himself from smiling again.

“Whatever." he turns away, hiding from Theo’s eyes.

Theo gets up and stretches, yawning.

"I'm going to the movies with Keith and Noah, do you wanna come?"

"Can't. I have to study." he sighs.

"Alright then, but don’t push yourself too hard. And call me if you need anything, okay?"

Jack nods and watches Theo leave his room.

He stares at his phone and decides to call Vince.

“Hey Vin!”

'Hi Jackie.'

Jack smiles at the voice, always so sweet on his ears.

“I hope you didn’t get in trouble for being late.”

'I didn’t! Thankfully Ethan helped me.'

Jack grits his teeth.

“I’m glad.”

'What are you up to?'

”Studying. I have a test tomorrow."

'Oh! Should we hang up, then?'