#standalonezalex

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All the kids in Baltimore are scared of the diving boards. All the kids except Alex, that is. He'll show Zack he ain't afraid.

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Alex and Jack are best friends. They’ve been best friends for as long as they can remember. If Alex thinks hard enough, he can kind of recall the first time he spoke to Jack, but not very well. But anyway, that’s not important. Alex is in love with his best friend. Alex loves Jack - so much, that he's willing to let Jack use him. Zack's not a fan of Alex's behavior.

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8123. Those numbers will forever be etched into his brain. Parties every weekend. Gatherings between just the four of them during the week. Impossible to forget. It’s a part of him. They’re all a part of him. Even Alex.

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“What if we are sellouts?” Alex whispers. The words are just barely audible over the sound of Poppin’ Champagne coming from the TV.

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As Zack walks closer to the kitchen table, Alex’s eyes are glued to his hips, watching the way they move. And that’s when he realizes that maybe this babysitting shit won’t be too bad after all. 

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There’s something wrong. I know there is, but even though Rian and Jack seem to be convinced that Zack knows what it is, I don’t think that. I don’t think he knows, and that’s why he’s refusing to go see a doctor. He’s afraid of what they’re going to tell him. I’m afraid of what they’re going to tell him. When Zack is sick, Alex can't help but think about how he could never live without him. He knows what he has to do.

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"Zack's a douchebag," "No, Zack's just shy."

I really am not either of those but confidence is a fucked up thing. After a while of hearing a constant insult or name tag for you, you have to believe it and be it because if not you're fake.

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Zack was watching Alex. Like he always did. Sounds a little creepy, but it’s true. Zack Merrick had been in love with Alex Gaskarth since high school, and everyone knew it. Apart from Alex, unfortunately. Zack could never (and would never) confess his feelings to his best friend though, hence the watching. Zack’s desires faded a little when they weren’t on tour together, but seeing as they toured for 300 days out of the year, Zack really didn’t get much of a break from it all.

PREQUELS: 

You’ll Need Me To Hold

I’m Not Dead, Just Floating

SEQUELS:

You Know This Can’t Go On

We Are Just Passionate Lovers

Put Your Arms Around Me, and I’m Home