Breaking Naim - {Jacklexington}

[Serenity]

Beig in a car was so much more intense than a horse! It purred while it moved. Jack was digging his fingers into my leg, it hurt, but it was cute he was using me as comfort from the rush. This was so different from anything else I had ever done, I was speechless. It was like flying. Interested in the conversation going on, I look up at Jack, who's soaked to the bone, and now asking to apply as a fireman? The captain looked doubtful. Jack was incredibly well built, he was brilliant and (as far as I knew) fearless. He seemed like the perfect person for the job. I hold my breath, I knew what Jack was thinking. He was thinking this was just another person who thought his family was a stealer. My expressionn darkens at the thought of Jack being rejected because of what people thought. He and his family, should get a second chance. Heart breaking how putdown his family was. It wasn't right. His father was sick and Jack was making his households living. In the end, I can relax my body, the captain has Jack on his good side. Jack could get a job, easy.

Stepping out of the truck, I turn to the captain, out of earshot from the others and say, "Thank you, sir." I say, quietly. "Your Mr. Poseidon's daughter?" I turned around, stunned, his voice was low. I nod quietly, looking at his expression. He pales and my expression darkens more than before. I walk back into Jacks house, confused over what had just happened. Then, the smell hits me and it takes everyhing not to hold my noes. Oh, damn, his father was going through THIS!? I hear him retch again and Jacks mother goes off to get me some clothes. I slowly step over to Jacks father. I put a hand on his back, I don't know him well but, this was sheer torture to him. It was painful to watch. From my crouching position beside his father I look at Jack. "How long...?" Do you think this has been going on? I don't say it out loud but, I know Jack gets the message. I was stepping into doctor mode.

[Jack Lexington]

Tallulah wants to help but there's really nothing she can do.
"Too long." I manage to press out before I give my dad an apologetic look and head to help my mothers.

She's leaning up against the wardrobe in her room and is fighting the tears that threaten to spill.
Instead of trying to find meaningless words I go and hug her. She leans her head against my chest and lets go. It's what she sometimes does and I think it makes her feel better because she doesn't want to show my dad that she's suffering with him.
After a while of fighting my own emotions I state. "I'll go and get him some real medicine."
She shakes her head because she doesn't belief there is such a thing but she doesn't know about district 11s healing herbs. She'd never allow me to go.

Together we return to the living room where dad is now sitting next to the fire, pale and weak.
"Should I go and get the doctor?"
My mother hands Tallulah the clothes and says. "Go, get cleaned up and warm first. Then we'll see."

"Alright." After I set 2 large pots with water on the stove I nod to Tallulah to come with me.
In the bathroom I fill the tub half with cool water. Once the hot water will be added it'll be just fine.
Her face clearly shows how worried she is so I calm her by saying. "He'll be alright tomorrow. It comes and goes."
Then I reach for her hair and brush it out of her face, tug on her soaked jacket and take it off.
My own follows. Carefully I unbutton my shirt and also drop it in the heap of muddy clothes.
My hand brushes over her arm. "Do you want me to wait or have a bath together?" I know I'm overstepping my boundaries but maybe she'll say yes.

Before she can answer I rush to the kitchen and ask my mother to help me fill the tub with the hot water.
In the bathroom she gives me a look and on her way out she whispers. "Don't push your luck, Sunny."
I have to smile but lock the door behind her and then turn and face Tallulah.

[Serenity]

I let him take off my jacket but, blush when his shirt comes off. My face goes instantly red when he asks for taking a bath with me. Was it even possible? I had never done it before. I open my mouth to ask how exactly we would be doing this without seeing eachother but, he leaves, off asking his mother to help. I feel a bit uncomfortable, holding my arm over my chest, hiding what's clothed. It gave me an awkward sense of cleavage doing it but, I cover that right up with a hand. I look a the bath, which, in my opinion, is fairly small. A little too small. But, I'm not going to decline. It seemed interesting. When he comes back, I'm still standing there, just the same. His mother doesn't seem to care I'm not helping. I set the clothes she gave me on the counter. Jack, still shirtless, closes the door and locks it, then turns around, grinning. It only makes me laugh nevously. "What are you doing, smiling? Expecting to see something?" I smile back at him.

"Okay, well, how are we goig to do this? I want to hear your input. I've honestly never had an expirience where there's two people in one bath." I smirk, scratching the back of my head. What, he expected me to jump at the chance to strip for him? I wasn't exactly that kind of girl. Shaking my head, I think, what am I going to do with you, Jack? You expect me to take off my shirt so willingly? Well... That wasn't quite what was expected. I wasn't sure what exactly to do so, i put my hands on my hips. "You planning to see a little more of me than you wanted to?" I eye him, suspiciously. I was totally open to the idea of a bath together but, it seemed quite bold.

[Jack Lexington]

As expected Tallulah isn't in love with my idea of a naked bath together. I guess being boys my brothers and I have always handled baths or swimming more uninhibited.
I force the smile of my lips and state. "I'm sorry. Of course you don't want to get naked in front of me." I'm not ready to totally drop the idea of a bath together.
"You could leave your underwear on...like a bathing suit."
Slowly I feel shivers running down my back while the bath is steaming next to us. I really want to get in there and not wait after a night of getting soaked.
Grabbing a towel to stay warm I offer. "Why don't you take a bath first and I take one after you...would you be more comfortable with that? Or I close my eyes while we're in there together. Promise!"
She must be cold by now as well.
Despite the exciting situation I feel tired and sore and just want to get the dirt off so I can crawl in my bed and forget about today. "What a desasterous day." I mutter to myself.
"C'mon, let's not make this complicated. I'm really tired and sore." My arm's still throbbing and I forgot the damn splint at Tally's house so any move I'm making is painful. Maybe I should just go to bed this dirty but then my mother would have to wash the whole bed and she's got enough work to do.
Before she can think about her options any further I do drop the towel, strip of my pants and underwear and slip in the hot tub. 'there you go, girl. Do what you want now.' I give her a smile.

[Serenity]

So. He was going to play it like that, was he? I mock a smile back and pull my shirt over my head. I was doing this bathing suit style, thank the lord, but, I wasn't going to be beatsn by Jack. I let my pants hit the floor before stepping out of them like a panther might step towards it's prey. Slipping into the tub with Jack, I cross my legs, one over the other, and raise an eyebrow to him. He looked rather smug. I'm glad my house owns a shaver, my legs are pretty smooth. I run a hand through my dirty hair, I can see a bit of steam rising off the bath. I uncross my legs, putting them under the water. "Jack your hair is all muddy..." I state the obvious, just now realizing it. Leaning over, I wipe it out of his face. His hair is still rather wet. Speaking of wet hair, as usual, my hair just happenz to be so long that it's floating gently around my chest in the water. I lean in, trying to fix Jacks hair.

I can feel the hot water against my body and it's really, really, really nice. I find myself on my knees, trying to help Jacks hair. I look at his face for a moment. I'm closer than I thought, I'm only a few inches away from his face. I freeze, unsure what to do. I shrug, kissing Jacks forehead. I then sink back a bit. "Thank you for helping with the fire." As happy as I was, I was down too. The stables were memories to me. "Do you think you'll get the job of being a fireman?"

[Jack Lexington]

Oh my, she's doing it! In awe I watch as Tally drops her clothes to the floor except for her underwear and steps forward. Her hips are sweaying when she steps toward the tub and climbs in with me. From one second to the next she seems to be the only thing in the world and if my house was on fire I wouldn't have a clue.
The smile that creeps on my face from ear to ear reveils my excitement. My heart rate is speeding up, especially when she leans in and touches my hair and kisses my forehead. If I reached forward I could pull her onto me and feel her body on mine but I'm sure she'd slap me so I resist my urge.

"I wasn't that serious about being a fireman. My plan is to work with horses but who knows, if they pay well I could safe some money. Sorry, Tally, I'm too distracted right now to think about my career." I smirk, then let my hand drift over the steam on the water.
"Behind you is the soap."
Her hair looks like sea grass drifting around her. I reach forward and twirl a strand around my left hand. "I love the color of your hair. Never seen somebody with that color of hair."
Slipping a little lower I let my knees break the surface of the water. Our legs are touching and I can feel how soft the skin on her legs is. "You skin feels like...smooth, like a baby."
My own is quite the contrary. Today I didn't shave.
I dip my head forward into the water to wash my hair, then come back up.
"Oh, this feels so good compared to sitting in the mud."
My hand caresses her leg under the water and I hope she doesn't mind.

[Serenity]

I'm glad the water blurs what's under, in Jacks area. But, I'm grateful for it being clear enough, I can see his well built body. I wish I could just lean in and kiss him but, that might lead to something deeper than just a bath together. Al tho, I wouldn't mind a little more depth. I really, really wouldn't mind pulling him to me but, it might end differently than how I hope it to end. I can't keep my eyes from looking at his chest now and then. "Aha, your not the only one distracted." I never realized how awkward a bra felt, soaking wet. I tear my eyes off Jack for a moment, tuning my head for the soap. I reach for it, bringing it to me. I have to soap the leg Jacks hand isn't on, first, I really think he's cute, he looks a bit shy about being so bold. The soap is smooth and, I almost let it slip from my hands once or twice, it's so slippery. I redecide, putting the soap down, and underwater, put my hand on his.

"Thanks for the compliments. It really means a lot, coming from you." I smile, closing my eyes. I didn't think he liked my hair that much. I blush a little. As a kid, I had been teased for being a ginger. Hair pulling, hair cutting, one kid almost tried to burn my hair off one day. Jack was really sweet, complimenting such a strange part of my body. I suddenly become a bit self concious, covering my chest with my arms. I blush a bit, looking down at the water. The reflection in the little ripples around me show me my face. Why did Jack like me, anyways? He could probably get any girl he wanted. I blush harder, I'm pretty sure he's never taken a bath with another girl, before. But, I wouldn't know and I'm too nervous to ask. "Tell me a story about a horse you broke once." I almost beg, trying a new topic on for size.

[Jack Lexington]

"Huh?" My head is anywhere but on horses right now. I can't think of one story or horse so I simply say. "Well they all end up with me falling in the dirt."

Somwhere on the bottom of the tub I find the soap and rub it on my hair and shoulders, then get up.
"Watch out." I warn her a little too late, then turn around and leather the rest of my body that I can reach before I sit back in the warm water. Even without looking I can tell she's embarrassed to look at my naked butt but I'm not. Why would I be? There's nothing to be embarrassed about. As kids we used to run around naked all the time and nobody cared.

Next thing I'm trailing my hand with the soap over the skin on her shoulders and place a few butterfly kisses on her skin and let go of the soap again.
My handed finds hers under the waters surface and I look at her, stern. I would like to get closer to her, physically. I guess my hormones are taking over but I can't help it while I sit in a bathtub with such a beautiful girl that I really care about.

"Where do you want US to go?"
I worded that awkwardly. I should have just asked whether she wants...oh well. "Are you ...oh boy, do you want to be my girlfriend, Tally?"
I hold my breath hoping she'll say yes although I already know the answer.

In front of the bathroom door I can hear footsteps and am well aware that one of my parents is trying to make sure we're not going too far even though I'm almost an adult and probably out of their house soon but my friend is younger.

"Are you two drowning in there?" Moms voice sounds through the closed door.
Clearing my throat I reply. "We're fine."
Then I smile back at my girl. "More than fine."

[Serenity]

Firstly, I'm slightly embarrassed, his naked body was so open to mine, looking away, my face red in blush, I know I'm over reacting but, I had never seen a guy naked before. Suddenly I feel his body gently against mine and I look up, shocked. Slowly, my eyelids slid down and I hold onto his hand. It's funny, when ever Jack touches me, I suck in a little more and I slightly push my chest out. Was it just to make me seem more attractive? I wanted Jack to be with me, not just together, together but, I wanted him physically as well. It probably sounded odd for someone my age to say that but, it was so true. I sigh, opening my eyes to meet his stern look. I lift a hand and put it on his cheek, trying to look him straight in the eyes. But, I can't so, I end up focusing from one to the other. I almost go in for a kiss before he says something. I stop dead in my tracks. Me? Be his girlfriend? I suck in a breath, happiness swelling up inside me. He was asking me out. Obviously I was going to say yes, yes, yes and YES again. I wanted this so bad, my stomach began to hurt. I may be going delirious...

Before I can answer him, his mother interrupts. She seems nosy but, so sweet. Jack answers her and I can feel his jaw moving when he speaks. When I hear her sigh and walk off, I continue, smiling shyly. Fixing my position so that I'm straddling his hips, I kiss his chin, then whisper, quietly, "Jack, I would love to be your girlfriend. It would make me the happiest girl in Panem." And for a moment, I just sit there, hand on his cheek and another one between his neck and shoulder. I study my new boyfriend, taking in his every detail. His nose, his eyes, his eyelashes, the faint white scars on his body, the muscles that i now slide my hand down and over, the structure of his face, all the things that made up this person. All the things that made up the person I loved the most Right now. I straighten my back, leaning in and up for the kiss that i so badly desire.

[Jack Lexington]

When she's straddling me it's my turn to blush. That's a move I truly didn't expect but I can feel a joyful warmth in my chest and a tingling sensation all the way to my toes...all nine of them. A feeling overcomes me that I've never felt before. It's hard to understand and even harder to explain. I want to hold her forever, feel her, caress and kiss her and make her happy. And there's a slightly different angle to it as well. Lust. Her body being so close to mine makes me lust for her and I'm sure she can feel it too since she's sitting on it right now. If the fabric wasn't between us we'd be more than just close... 'Get a grip on yourself, Jack.' I scold myself.

My hand rubs her back while my lips softly assault hers. Soon the kiss becomes more passionate, faster, My tongue is in her mouth before I can hold myself back and I'm sucking on her lips, trail down to her jaw, run my hand up her back through her hair and find her lips again.
The moment is perfect really. Too bad she's still got her underwear on...or maybe it's a good thing. Who knows where we'd be going?
I never really cared about girls so far. Once or twice before I was interested in a girl but once they discovered how much time I spend with horses and work and how unromantic I am they found somebody more suitable.
Tallulah is different. I can't explain it but she's simply so intruiging and draws me in that I want to be around her all the time.

Slowly the water is cooling down and I know we'll have to get out soon but I want this moment to last. I kiss her again and let my hand wander to her leg that is wrapped around me.
Thank goodness I've been so bold to suggest a bath together.
A bad day has become a good one in the end.

[Serenity]

There's something going on that I just can't explain. It's like my heart is in severe pain but, it feels good. No, that wasn't right, that sounded emo. How do I explain this amazing feeling? It's like I'm flying. No, it's much better then just that. I had Jack now and I could see nothing else. Just him. I wanted to be closet but, our bodies were already pressed against each other, hows there to get closer? It's interesting, trying to think of just how much I want Jack to be happy with me all the time. I want him to hold me in his arms, his arms that seem to wrap around me and keep my captive to him and him alone. And I didn't mind hiding in his arms. He felt really hot right now, the bath was fairly warm. It wasn't as hot as before but, definitly still warm. With the kisses being exchanged between me and Jack, I'm pretty sure we could heat the bath right back up if we could. He seemed rather happy to be holding me. No, he seemed a lot happy. Especially when his kisses become more frantic and more wanting of mine. Obviously, I give him what he's expecting of me.

I slide my hand in his hair, turning my head slightly. My back arches, striving to be closer to Jack. I'm ebarressed about my heart, I'm pretty sure he can hear it's rapid pace thundering against my chest. I let my tongue slide over his before dropping it into his mouth, running my nails on my free hand down the length of his spine. His lips crushing mine, I think I actually bite one, at one point. Passion is flowing between us and I'm pretty sure, he wants a little more. The water's getting colder, so I havent much options but, I'll think of something. For now, I can just groan, meeting his lips again after a short break. My fingers tangle in his hair and I get shivers. I wrap my legs more around him, like my arms around his neck. His hand goes down to my leg but, I don't care, I'm doing my own thing and he's doing his. The kisses between me and Jack are giving off smacking sounds. I don't feel quite clise enough yet. But, the waters chilling so, we'll have to be quick. Hopefully, when we get out, we might continue this. Between breathless kisses I mumble out, "I love you, Jack"

[Jack Lexington]

I've always been worried about a girl saying those magical words and me not being able to say it back sincerely. This worry is gone. Right now I feel it. Love. I think I know what it means now. Not sure whether it'll last or how long but for now my heart says yes. So I can honestly say it back to her. "I love you, too."

Being the gentleman that I am actually not I run my finger over her bottom lip and then nip it before I get up.
A waterfall of lukewarm water cascades of me as I grab a towel and hold it out for her.
"C'mon, the water's getting cold. We should get out before we catch a cold." 'or a kid' I think to myself.

Carefully I wrap her in the big towel and then grab one for myself.

Soon we head up to my room where we snuggle under the cover. "I'm so glad you're here. I've never wanted a girl to stay with me, but now I do."

[Serenity]

I avoid looking at his area when he stands up. Let's stay pure here, Tallulah. I take the towel he offers me, squeezing it around my body. The air is freezing! At least my long legs aren't knocking their knees together. That would be quite embarrassing. I'm shiverig though. So, I put on the clothes that Jacks mother gave me. Surprisingly, my own clothes were still damp. I pull my mothers necklace out of the pile, making sure to keep it from being lost. I attatch it over my hair then, flip my hair out of it, the chain gently falling against the back of my neck. I'm still rather cold so, I keep the towel around me until we get into Jacks room where I take off the towel and switch over the the blanket where I snuggle into Jacks shoulder. I was still really excited. I squeeze my eyes shut, smiling, showing my teeth. He was my boyfriend. And we just had a bath together. And we kissed. There was so many things going on today, it was crazy. It was a mixture of joy and devastation. I frown slightly at the bad things, curling in my toes and bringing my knees up to my waists height. I had had a bottle thrown a my head, Jack was sore from riding our horse, the stables burned down and Jacks dad was getting worse. On the brighter side, I relax my toes, I think about it more.

There were more bright sides than bad sides. Jack had shown he cared about me, he had helped me in the black out, my dad was drunk and didn't do anything bad, we got to ride in a vehicle, we took a bath together, he said he loved me and asked me out and now, we were talking to each other, snuggled up under the covers of his bed. His was a fairly good day, if I do say so myself. "That's sweet..." I mumble, playing with his hair. He was always complimenting me and I could never find anything to say back. I felt bad for not being able to come out and say how beautiful he was inside and out. It was as simple as thinking it but, I couldn't do it. "Tell me about yourself. You know so much abot me, I want to know more about you." I say, pulling gently on a piece of his hair then twirling it around my finger. "Tell me anything, I will listen."

[Jack Lexington]

It's nice to have her here in my bed. Instantly its that extra bit warmer. Usually I'm quite cosy in my 'pyjamas', that she must find hilarious. It's sort of a longer flanel shirt. But the guys in our family have always worn them for sleeping.
Wriggling my body next to her try to find the perfect position to meet every inch of her from head to toe.
"What do you want to know?" I have to think about it for a moment and decide to tell her something very personal.
"When I was a little boy I was pretty careless. I had a great childhood out in the fields, creeks and on the ranch with my brothers. One of my fondest memories is when Sam took me for an overnight trail ride. We camped out, had a fire, went fishing...the whole program. I was only 8 and he was 13 but we both felt like Daniel Boone. Sam and I always got along really well. He showed me a lot of tricks and rubbed his knuckles on my head whenever I needed it. James was great, too but he was more interested in art, music, painting." A smile lights up my face but is soon replaced by a frown.
"I truly hate the capitol for killing both of my brothers." I state dryly.
A little lower I add. "If there's ever going to be an uprising against the capitol you can count me in. How do you feel about the capitol." Suddenly I'm worried. I have no idea and if she loves it I don't know what to do.

I almost suffer a heart attack when my mother pokes her head up in my room from the ladder that leads to it and clears her throat.
Hopefully she didn't catch what I said.
"Mom!" I protest knowing Tally will be embarassed.
"Sorry, Jack. But I need you to listen for a moment." She kneels down next to me and I can see her worries engraved in her face.
"How much money have you earned? Do you have enough for a dose of medication?"
Nodding I point at the box on my desk.
"Go first thing tomorrow morning and get it. And get your arm fixed, little scardy cat." Oh I love it when she teases me, especially in front of my friends. Usually makes me do the opposite of what she says.
She turns to leave but then looks at us again. "I won't ask Tallulah to sleep downstairs because I trust you to be responsible, son." Now she's managed to make up again. My mother is incredible.

A minute later she pokes her head up again and lifts a wet, furry something into my room in the attic. "He just came back, he ran away when the storm came."

[Serenity]

I listen to him talk about his, the names I think belong to, his brothers. He sounds like he was fond of them. I look down, a little ashamed for asking such a question. I play footsie with him while he's talking, capturing one of his feet between my own. I cqn hear his heart, it sounds slower when he's thinking about them. They must have been really special to him. His question startles me. Of course I hated the Capitol. I would join a rebellion if I was ever asked. Kill me they might, as long as they know I hated them. I never really get the chance to answer. His mom pops in. I immedately suck in my breath, freezing our game of footsie. We were litterally pressed up together and his mom found us like that. It was almost as bad as when we slept together only, I don't think she knows about that one. My face shoots itself deep into a bright red and I shut my eyes. Oh. My. God... I can't help but laugh a little at the fact his mother was calling him scard, out of sheer embarressment. My dad always said you laugh or burst out crying more when your nervous of embarrassed. I shrink into my shoulders, akward. Jack and me were still snuggling in his bed, it must be so akward for his mother.

Then she surprises me, I can stay with Jack as long as were responsible?! Yes! I love this woman! Amazing. She closes the door and I almost burst out laughing out of greatfullness. She re opens the door and I sit up, covers falling around my waist. My face lights up completely. "Storm!" I say, as the little furry dog runs over into my arms and instead of licking my face or becoming excited, flops down on my lap, head resting on my left hip. I lift my arms, as if not to hurt the little thing. I see over the span of like a week, Storm has grown a bit. His mom shuts the door as I mutter, "Great to see your enthusiastic about seeig me too." I pat his head, looking down at Jack. "I hate the Capitol. Jack, you know I hate the Capitol. I never liked it." The Capitol had robbed him of his family. I push the hair out of Jacks face, holding it back. I look at his face, wondering what to say that would make him feel better. Storm shifts his headmon my right hip, looking over at Jack. Storms ears pop up and down like he's listening in on our conversation. "Tell me about your best memory with them." I beg, straightening my back by them, I mean his brothers.