79. Slap

Jack's POV

When I woke up, there was this pounding feeling in the back of my head that slowly spread forward in my brain until it wasn't ignorable. I can't remember where I am or how I got here, I just know that it hurts really badly. My hand moved slowly to the side until it collided with something warm, and that's what properly freaked me out. Suddenly, there was a loud bang on wood, and it made me jump as the pain increased between my temple.

"Dan, it's time to wake up already." Dan... My name isn't fucking Daniel. When a groan sounded next to me, my heart rate sped wayyyyy up. What happened to me last night that I can't remember? A fist knocked on the door again, and the body next to me rolled out of the bed.

"Ohhh God I can't feel my feeeet!" That... That's Dan's voice, and I think I'm naked. Oh crap! My eyes poked open a bit, and I was shocked to see Dan on the ground next to the bed. "Uhm... Jack why are you in my bed?"

"That's what I'm trying to figure out..." I cringed at the loudness of my voice, but I was drawn in by his green eyes. A memory stirs, and I think back to a man straddling my lap from last night, his lips on mine... Oh no oh crap. "I think we did it..." I breathed, and my body started to fidget. His eyes widened as well, but we were interrupted by another bang on the door.

Dan slid towards it on his heavily unsteady legs, and I noticed that he had to unlock it. At least there was no chance of anyone seeing us last night. "Papa what is it?"

"I was just checking up on you; I brought the Pedialyte. Can I come in?"

"Uh, not right now..."

"Listen, son there's nothing to be ashamed of. It's only natural!"

"Wait..."

"We all saw you two escape together... Please tell me you at least used protection!"

"I... I don't remember."

When the infamous papa burst into the room, I felt my current blush intensify. The light was spreading a horrible pain behind my eyes, and the older man approached me slowly. "Don't worry, no one is judging either of you. Both of you were under the influence, so we can just hope that you used a condom." He shoved a glass of water and a pill in my face, and I took it gratefully. "Was that your first time having alcohol?"

"Yeah, it's illegal in other places."

"We probably shouldn't have let you drink so much, then. I wouldn't be alarmed if you experience illness or a strong headache."

Yeah, I already have a strong head ache. My body is shaking and painful stemming from my lower back, and I was pretty sure someone would have to help me walk. Alex began to look through the trashcans which was strange, but I didn't really have the energy to pay him any mind. "I'm sorry for accidentally taking advantage of you." I looked up to Dan's brilliant green eyes, but I didn't think he really needed to apologize.

"It's okay. I was originally trying to save my first time for my soulmate, but I'm not blaming you. Knowing me, I probably egging you on."

"That's no excuse. It shouldn't have happened, and it was stupid of me to get that off my face. I'm older than you by six months; I'm supposed to be smarter."

"Seriously, what's the worst that can ha–"

"Guys I can't find any condoms in the trashcans. I'm concerned that in your state, you just forgot. There's no need to panic; there's a strong chance that nothing will happen."

"You mean... You mean to tell me that I may have impregnated someone who wasn't my soulmate? If he is... Well... Then I might have ruined his life!" Dan's breathing speeded up as he spoke, but I also wasn't okay. I could face serious consequences from my actions.

"Don't worry, even if something does happen, we're going to take care of you. No one here is going to judge you, Jack." Alex sat on the bed on my other side, but I was still petrified. I could be rejected by my soulmate for this!

"I need to go," I breathed while standing up on my unsteady legs. The aching in my lower back grew stronger still, and I nearly fell over as I tried to move forward.

"I don't think you should be alone right now." Alex's hand rested gently on my shoulder, but the contact sent me over the edge of my feelings.

"Fucking watch me!" I snarled while my body emitted a bit of electricity. The older man instantly drew his hand away from me, and I could see the sadness lingering in his eyes. "I know you just want to help me, but you aren't! I can't handle this anymore; I need to leave." I quickly tugged on my clothing, but my heart was slamming in my chest.

"Listen, Jack, you shouldn't be alone like this!" Dan grabbed onto my hoodie as I was about to walk away, but I was truly shoved over the edge. I spun on my heels and slapped him clean across the face, and the boy even stumbled a few steps to the side.

"You ruined my life; be lucky if I ever forgive you." Tears were boiling in his eyes while his cheek turned a horrible red shade, but I was too upset to care. I proceeded my progress towards the great outdoors, but I was pulled into a room before that. I turned to deck the other person, but my hands were pinned against the wall. I recognized my father, and I wanted to escape before he started to lecture me. I attempted to struggle out of his grip, but the man was much too strong.

"Please listen to me..." My father's blue eyes shimmered with desperation, and I reluctantly slowed my struggled. "Thank you... Son, you can't destroy your support system whenever something bad happens. We're here for you no matter what."

"I always wanted a soulmate, but he could have ruined my chances!"

"Anyone that you truly deserve will see past this. You weren't thinking straight, so it isn't truthfully your fault. Besides, there's always a chance that Dan is your soulmate. The bond can sometimes work even before it's real, so you could end up connecting at 18. Please don't be discouraged by this; you've always been my strong boy. Whatever's coming for you, take it with your best foot forward, and this whole family will be behind you as a safety net. We won't let you fall too far."

I couldn't hold it back anymore, and I launched forward to squeeze my dad tightly. It wasn't one of those half hearted things you give your extended family when they leave, but a full hearted embrace. I began to sob since my life has been throwing me through the wringer a bit, yet my old man didn't care. He held onto me tightly while I poured my emotions onto his shoulder, and I even felt my mother come into the hug. He's right; my family is here as a safety net, and I'll be okay... Let's just hope I'm not actually pregnant.