nothing personal

Hey there, it's good to see you again It never felt right calling this "just friends" I'm happy if you're happy with yourself Take off your shirt, your shoes Those skinny jeans I bought for you We're diving in, there's nothing left to lose

[zacharymerrick]

[jckbarakat]

text ↬ alex 💔

Alex: Whoops, sorry. I definitely thought you were sleeping.

Alex: Want me to get you anything? Some meds? I can hold your hair back if you need to puke.

Jack: Then why did you text me if you thought I was asleep? 🤔🤔🤔

Jack: NO, I think I should be good. I just popped a few Tums and they seem to be kicking in. But thanks anyway!

[jckbarakat]

text ↬ alex 💔

Alex: This bus is too fucking bumpy and I can't sleep for shit

Alex: Are you awake?

Alex: Jaaaaaaaaaaack

Alex: Jack

Alex: JACK

Alex: Wake up

Alex: Goddammit dude, wake the fuck up.

Jack: Unfortunately, I am.

Jack: I can't sleep either.

Jack: I also had too many White Claws and the bumpiness is making me a bit nauseous.

[jckbarakat]

whiteclawdaddy: Hanging with these bois again today, since Zack is sucking face with his girlfriend somewhere again 

[jckbarakat]

text ↬ alex 💔

Alex: You wouldn't believe it. You know how they are - as soon as they sense someone is sad or in a bad mood, they go above and beyond what's necessary to cheer you up. It was obnoxious.

Alex: We went to lunch too!!!!! What the fuck? Is she taking all of us to lunch? Is she trying to win us over? I mean, I will happily join anyone for lunch, but I feel like there's something crazy going on here. And at what point did Alexis fly a friend out, too? Have we just spent all this time not paying attention? I have so many unanswered questions. No, no. You're right. I don't get it. I know he has a perfect body, great teeth, and a cute face to boot but like... why him?

Jack: They do like to hover. Especially Rian. But Zack can be a pushy bitch too when he wants you to do something.

Jack: Wow, I thought I was special here. Why is she taking us all out to lunch? Is she trying to get in with the band? Is she trying to replace Shay? Does she even know who Shay is? I have so many questions and no answers in sight for any of them. I'm just sitting back, drinking my White Claws, and wondering why everyone loves Rian so much? Also I miss Shay. When they were together, that's when he was the happiest he's ever been.

[jckbarakat]

text ↬ alex 💔

Alex: And we're happy to have you back. Please don't ever leave me alone with those fucking lunatics ever again.

Alex: The whole situation is weird. I have no idea who this Megan person is or when/where she popped up. I think she's someone's friend? Not sure who though. All of a sudden I was hanging out with her and that was that. I mean, she's cool. She just kind of... appeared.

Jack: Dude I'm sorry for leaving you to fend for yourself against these lunatics. I can only imagine how much worse they were while I was gone.

Jack: I literally have no idea who this girl is either. She came up and hugged me and acted like we were best friends. I was drunk so I went along with it. Next thing I know, she's taking me to lunch and I have no idea what's going on. I think she's Alexis's friend. But like where did she come from? And why is she lusting over Rian so much? I mean, hello. I'M RIGHT HERE.

[jckbarakat]

whiteclawdaddy: Good to be back with my bois (Zack isn’t pictured because he’s off sucking face with his girlfriend somewhere probably)

[jckbarakat]

text ↬ alex 💔

Alex: Hey man.

Alex: I don't know if I've said this to you recently, but thanks for hanging out with us still and going back on tour with us. All of this wouldn't be the same without you and I'm so glad to have you here.

Alex: I know things are weird between us still, but always remember I'm just a bunk above yours always.

Jack: Yeah, of course. At the end of the day, I don't think I would ever have it in me to walk away from the band. I just needed some time away to put things into perspective. But I'm glad to be back.

Jack: Things may be weird with us, but at least we're not Rian. I still have no idea what the fuck happened with him and Shay. Plus where this Megan chick came from. I'm not complaining because she's cool and I'm happy they seem to be hitting it off. I'm just sitting back, sipping my White Claw, and watching it all unfold.

[danswank]

@jackbarakat: Cup of milk, let’s rock and roll

[jckbarakat]

whiteclawdaddy: Lunch with Megan today 

[jckbarakat]

whiteclawdaddy: Daddy’s back on tour 🎸

[lostinalltimelow]

another happy birthday post because I love him so much

[skyjane85]

Happiest of birthdays to my baby boi @jackbarakat 33 is a wonderful age. We”re going to live forever!!!!!!!!

[rememberingsunday44]

I need the backstory of this photo

[nice2knojack-deactivated2022050]

boys 💖

[danswank]

we’re going down this road with tears in our rearview mirror.

[jckbarakat]

text ↬ alex 💔

Alex: Okay. I understand that even if I don't want it, I have to respect it. Please take care of yourself. I know I'm not the person you'll want to talk to whatsoever, but I'm here for you if you need me.

Alex: I get you win. I hate it. She's very calculated and it sucks and it's fucked with us too many times now. I never expected it to get to this point, but it has and all I can say is I'm sorry. I'm so fucking sorry. I know sorry doesn't do much of anything in a situation like this, but I'll say it until I'm blue in the face and believe me.

Jack: Thank you. That's all I ask is that you respect it. I am taking care of myself, don't worry. I'm in a great place with people who are looking after me.

Jack: I know she is. This isn't surprising coming from her. But I just hate that it's happened and gotten to this point. I appreciate your apology. I just feel like I need some time to think things over before I can say that I accept it or forgive you. I hope you can understand that.