Picture of Jax at the top^^^

GARRETT P.O.V

I got ready for school as I packed Dalton's jacket in my backpack. He was so sweet to give this to me on our first date, especially after what happened. I guess in a twisted way, Jake brough us closer indirectly. I'm not even mad at Jake, actually kind of thankful because had that not occured I wouldn't have known how deeply Dalton really did care for me. Call me creepy but I actually wore Dalton's jacket to bed that night because it still had his scent on it and it made me feel close to him.

"Come on boy, you don't wanna be late for school" my papa said from downstairs as I hurried downstairs before I got a whoopin'. Upon arriving downstairs I saw a man with my father, their backs were turned to me.

"I'm ready" I said getting both of their attention and when the other guy turned around I couldn't believe who it was.

"Jax!!!" I said excitedly as I ran to hug him.

"Hey Gerr Bear" he said affectionately nicknaming me as he hugged me back.

"It's been so long since I last saw you" I said clearly excited to see him once more.

"Well I'm here" he said as he smiled widely at me.

"So what brings you to Pennsylvania?" I asked genuinely curious.

"Your papa asked me to join him. He said he could use a hand around here with you at school and I was unemployed so I jumped at the opportunity" he explained.

"So how are things in Alabama?" I asked.

"It's fine. Nothing really has changed." He explained.

"So dating anyone?" I asked curiously.

"No. Are you?" He teased.

"Even if I were to date, papa would probably shoot them with his shotgun. He even wanted to shoot me for being gay" I said as we both laughed and even my father laughed a little.

"I don't understand how you pansies can date other men. In the old South that could never happen. It was like a death sentence but I guess that's how the world is now. Gosh I miss the old South" he said and although he was still homophobic, I was his only child and Jax was like the son he always wanted. Jax wasn't the stereotypical gay, he was like the macho version of gay if that made sense.

"Dicks are great" Jax teased my father as he just sighed in annoyance.

"Would you two just leave before I need to have my house blessed all over again" he said as we both just laughed.

"I'm heading out to get some supplies, I can take you to school on the way" Jax offered.

"Sure" I replied with a smile.

"Alright but no funny business in my truck" my father warned.

"Papa, you know I love Jax like a brother besides you were the one who told me I couldn't date until I was forty" I said as he smiled at me.

"You're becoming so much like your mother. No wonder she loved you so much. Sometimes I question if you're even my son because you look nothing like me" he teased.

"Mama would never cheat on you and you know it." I replied before he smiled and hugged me.

"You're the only thing I got left in this miserable world" he said as he kissed me atop my head.

"Well ain't this jus' sweet" Jax teased us.

"Would ya shut up and start the truck already" my father said to Jax as he just laughed before heading out to start the truck.

"Son, I know I haven't always been easy on you but it's just that I love you so much and this world can be cruel sometimes. I lost your mother at such a young age and it's taught me to cherish what I have while I have it. So me bein' a bit stern is my way of cherishin' you. Cus' I don't want you making any foolish mistakes that can upset your life because I love you too much. When I lost your mother it felt like the end of my world and I thought I didn't have a reason to live, I even contemplated suicide but you were my silver linin' through all of that. I remember looking at those little, green eyes of yours and seeing hope in 'em. You're the reason I'm here today and I want to be the reason that you make somethin' out of life even if that makes me look like a bad father at times. I love you so much that seein' anything bad happen to you is just going to break my heart and send me back into a downward spiral." He explained as he flashed me a small smile.

"I love you too papa" I said as I smiled back.

"Now get goin', you and Jax have a lot to catch up on. Remind him that I left the directions for him in the glove compartment." he said as he also exited the backdoor which was connected to the kitchen and headed towards the field where he would tend to his crops.

I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel as guilty as a murderer in a church about lying to my dad Saturday just to go on a date.

JAX P.O.V

"So, how's everything been here since moving to the city?" I asked while still keeping my eyes on the road.

"It's nice. Not like back home but it's nice. How are all our friends and your family?" Garrett asked.

"All our friends are great. A bit distant now but we keep in touch every noe and again. As for my family they couldn't be happier. My sister's a nurse now and my brother runs the farm with our papa. So I thought moving to Pennsylvania would give me a fresh start and a new opportunity to work on my life." I explained.

"I get what you're saying" Garrett said with such understanding and that's one of the things I absolutely loved about him.

"So you're getting used to these yankees?" I teased.

"Do all southern folks regard city folk like that?" He asked.

"Yea, pretty much, bud." I said as he couldn't help but shake his head.

"Why can't we just refer to everyone as Americans since we do live in the same country." He explained.

"You got a point. You know one plus about the city is that they have some really cute guys" I admitted because these guys were pretty cute compared to some of the southern beaus.

"What about that guy you dated from Wilcox County? What's his name?" He said as he struggled to remember.

"Brooks?" I asked already knowing who he was referring too.

"That's the one" he said while smiling at me.

"We had a good run but just weren't compatible." I explained.

"How so?" I asked.

"It's a long story. I'll tell you another time. So, we're alone now. Tell me, are you seein' anyone for real?" I asked.

"No. It's only been like two months since my dad and I moved here and besides I think it's too early to even consider dating." He said much to my relief.

"We're here." I said pulling up to his school.

"Bye Jax. If you need the directions to the stores, they're in the glove compartment." he said before hugging me.

"Bye Gerr Bear" I said as he got out of the truck before heading inside the building.

I came to Pennsylvania for a purpose. It wasn't for employment, that was just a cover up. I'm here to take Garrett back to Alabama with me but not as a "brother" but as......my bride.

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