TW: a bit of bad language but nothing too serious.

A bit long so buckle up xxx

No one POV
"You gotta be fucking kidding me..." Jack said under his breath as a nun approached him.
He always hated nuns and religious figures in general, not because of his family or who he was but because they are always so kind and so fucking creepy...like no, stay away.
Anyways, the nun smiled at him and showed him the way inside the building.
The place was extremely old, Jack wondered how it wasn't a bunch of ruins yet.
He looked around quickly and even tho the place itself had ceilings that looked like they were about to fall, the furniture was brand new.
They also had security cameras and shit? What is this place?

They stopped in front of a large desk where another nun was sitting, typing quickly on a keyboard.
She presented herself but Jack already forgot her name, he actually didn't care one bit.
She gave him a book with all the rules of the building, his schedule with all the activities and the key card of his room...666.
"Are you fucking kidding me?" Jack said again and he already had enough of this place.
The nun interrupted his thoughts.
"Brook, will you show our new guest the place?" She ended with a smile and went back typing furiously on the keyboard.

This Brook was...angelic, literally.
He was only missing a pair of white wings but the rest was there.
He had white-bleached hair styled in a quiff, light eyes that looked so kind and pure and even his skin was fair, in contrast with his clothes that, thank God, weren't white or else Jack was ready to order ice cream.
"Hi, I'm Brook" he said softly with a smile but Jack didn't move one bit.
He's not rude, it's just how Jack is.
Once Brook got the signal that Jack wasn't an outgoing type of person, he moved to show the way.
While they were walking, Jack closely behind Brook, the angelic boy was talking non-stop.
They visited the library, the common room, the gym, a few classes and the church but Jack refused to go inside...it's not a place for someone like him...

They reached the floor with all the rooms and it wasn't how Jack expected it.
There was more...life we could say.
Some room doors were open and people were going from one room to another, others were chatting with their friends.
They stopped in front of room 127 which was open and someone went to hug Brook as soon as he appeared on the doorstep.
"This is Harper...and this is Jack, he's new"
Harper went in for a hug but Jack stayed still, he hates hugs.
Harper didn't notice his coldness or he didn't care and went back into the room.
Brook leaned on the door and explained while keeping his gaze on Harper.
"Harper is connected with nature. His mother was a nymph so that's how he got his powers. Remember to not hurt any plants or Harp will suffer, not physically but..."
Jack listened quietly when another guy appeared in the room, Jack didn't expect it.
He had dark curly hair and his style was punk rock.
He even had a nose piercing and a couple of tattoos.
Harper on the other hand looks like a hippie, with all his plants and flower crowns scattered around the room.
"That's Sonny, Harp's boyfriend. He can create portals so basically, he's everywhere. No one really knows how he got his powers since both of his parents are 'human'" Brook said while Jack saw Sonny pecking Harper's lips quickly.
They are an odd couple, Jack thought but somehow they look like soulmates.

They kept walking in the hallway and this time they stopped in front of Jack's room.
He unlocked it to find his bags already on the bed so he put the rule book and his schedule on the nightstand then he turned around to see Brook staring at him.
"So what about you?" were Jack's first words since he arrived.
"Oh, so you can talk..." Brook replied with a sassy tone but Jack knew that he wasn't being rude.
The angelic boy could never and Jack knew that because his aura was so bright and white that it was hurting Jack's eyes.
"Well, since you're so curious...I can resurrect any living being and if you're wondering how I can do it, the answer is: I don't know" the guy said and walked back into the hallway.
Jack stood there for a minute to process the information, that's why his aura was so bright almost as he radiates light and sparkles.
Brook belongs to a world that scares Jack, to be honest, but he tried to push away all of his worries.

They walked a bit more and arrived at the lab and when Brook opened the door it was like a tornado was going on in the room.
Objects and papers were flying in every direction and it was so harsh that the blinds were about to rip away from the windows.
The lights were flickering but once Jack fully stepped into the room everything stopped and the room went black.
Not even after a second, the lights were back on but the room was a complete mess and a guy with blonde hair was laying on the floor.
Brook rushed over to him and another guy, that Jack didn't even notice, arrived putting the blonde's head on his lap.
"Brook...HE'S NOT BREATHING! Do something!" The guy cried.
Brook looked super calm and composed compared to the other lad so he slowly got closer to the lips of the lifeless guy without actually touching them to blow some air.
Jack, in the meanwhile, felt both confused and uncomfortable because he was just standing there while Brook was almost kissing a dead guy and the other one was swimming in tears.
Thank God, the minute after the blonde lad woke up because even if Jack is heartless, he was still worried.
"Andy don't ever fucking do it again! You gave me a heart attack!" The guy hugged the blonde boy, that is named Andy apparently, putting his head against his chest.
There was a moment of silence before Brook stood up and remembered about Jack's presence.
"Yeah right...this is Rye" he pointed to the guy that was crying before.
"And he's Andy" he looked at the blonde guy who was laying on the floor the moment before.
"What happened?" This time Brook's attention was on the other two boys.
"I wanted to go back in time to see where you got your powers but it's like there is a force that isn't allowing me..." Andy explained ashamed.
Brook sighed and Rye started
"Come on little brother, you always wanted to know...we are doing this for you"
"No. You're doing it for you. I wanted to know when I got here because I've been locked up in this shitty place for god knows how long. I don't care if I'm the 'only one' at least not anymore" and with that Brook walked out of the room.
Jack couldn't image Brook raising his voice at someone so he was kinda shocked.
"We should probably give up, he isn't lying this time..." Rye said to Andy wrapping his arms around the shorter guy's waist and while looking at Andy he added
"Yep, we are brothers, not biologically tho. We adopted Brook when he was less than a year old."
Jack's eyes widened.
How?!? How did Rye answer Jack's question without even knowing it?!?
"I can read minds..." Rye trailed off.
Jack wanted to slap himself in the face for being an idiot but replied with a cold "get out of my head"

Once back in his room, Jack sat on the bed with all of his thoughts haunting him.
For some reason, his mind was fixed on Brook.
He isn't from this world, the others are half-humans but Brook isn't human at all...just like Jack...
He never met someone like him before, ever and now he doesn't know how to feel or react.
He ended up in this prison exactly for this reason.
They are trying to find out where Brook's powers are from but they don't know that it's impossible, they aren't allowed to know...
Someone from above made sure to hide all of that information very well so there's no chance...then a knock.

Jack sighed and said a low "come in" but loud enough for the other person to hear it.
It was Harper, followed by Sonny.
Jack arched his brow questioning the presence of the two boys.
"We are gonna have dinner now and after we'll watch a movie probably..." Harper said while Sonny had a strong and protective grip on his waist.
"Ok, I'll come in a second" and with that, he was alone again.

He managed to get up and walk towards the dining room choosing to sit right next to Brook.
The lads chatted quietly and Jack noticed that Brook was oddly silent.
"What happened there?" Sonny asked pointing to the bruise near Andy's eye.
"Got hit by something during the experiment, I'm fine tho"
"I can make you a natural ointment to help it heal sooner" Harper offered with his usual smile.
Harper is far too kind for Jack but somehow the blonde boy was impossible to hate.
"New guy, what are you thinking about?" Sonny asked genuinely curious and not with a harsh tone.
"I can tell you if you want" Rye chimed in but Brook put a hand on his brother's shoulder.
"Rye don't. You can't use your power like this"
Rye rolled his eyes and went back to his food.
Jack thought the others let go of Sonny's question but no, they wanted to know.
"...nothing..." Jack didn't want them to push it because he didn't even know what he was thinking, too many thoughts were roaming in his head.
"Lie." Rye said keeping his eyes on his food.
"What's your problem uh? I arrived today and you're already attacking me, for no reason. I did nothing wrong!" Jack slightly raised his voice and he was getting mad.
He was already tired of this place, none of this was his decision and Rye was getting on his nerves.
"Gentlemen...keep it quiet" a nun approached them.
Jack knew it was best to leave so he did.

He walked quickly to his room, his eyes burning with anger, literally but he needed to calm down.
He rested his forehead against his room's door.
The hallway was dead silent and Jack was glad for once, it helped him calm down.
Then someone rested his hand on his shoulder, it was Brook, Jack would feel his presence even in the dark but the short boy retracted his hand immediately as he got brunt or something.
Jack turned around, eyes filled with worry, he never worried for someone but this was different.
"Are you ok?" Brook asked rubbing the palm of his hand that apparently got burnt.
"Are you ok?" Jack replied referring to the hand.
"Yeah yeah...I-I wanted to say sorry for Rye. He gets mad easily and he doesn't like change, you're not the problem..."
Jack knew that Brook was confused about how he got burned when he touched Jack but ignored it.
"I'm the change so yeah I'm the problem or else I wouldn't be here" Jack said resting his back on the door.
"I know but it's not that...he gets overprotective and he said something about you having dark secrets but I didn't listen to him, he's overreacting" Brook explained fumbling with his fingers.
"Ok whatever...you should put some ice on your hand..." Jack ended and entered his room.
Brook stood in the hallway confused, his gaze was fixed on the number of the room...666 then shook his head and went back to the boys.

-weeks later-
Things between Rye and Jack didn't get better, the atmosphere between the two was like during the Cold War.
Tension, glances, dry and cold replies and everyone around them knew that things weren't going to get better.
Andy didn't get want to get involved even tho he will always be by his boyfriend's side also he was too busy with all of his experiments.
Sonny is Rye's best friend so if Rye doesn't trust Jack then neither does Sonny, simple as that.
Harper is just clueless, he doesn't see the problem since he always focuses on the positive aspects but Sonny is always there to keep Jack away because apparently 'Harper is too pure for someone like Jack' and the curly boy might be right.
Then there's Brook...Brook knows that Jack is different but not dangerous or a bad person.
The angelic boy wondered why Jack was here, everyone is here for a reason and he wanted to know Jack's while the taller boy couldn't get Brook out of his mind.
The situation between the two was complicated and weird.

"Stop thinking about him" Rye sternly said.
"What did I tell you about reading people's minds?" Brook scolded him.
Rye rolled his eyes and went back to what he was doing before.
"Also you can't tell me what to do..." Brook added.
"I'm your brother, I'm trying to protect you"
"I'm tired of you. It's not like when we were kids! I don't need your help and stop attacking Jack for no reason, you don't even know him!" Brook never gets mad, it's not like him to act like this.
Rye is stubborn so he said something back
"You don't know him either!"
With that Brook got up and left the room.
"Where are you going?" Rye asked, this time with a softer tone.
"To get to know Jack so at least I can prove that you're wrong"

And as they were speaking of the devil, Brook bumped into Jack and again...that feeling.
This time it was different, it felt like when you get close to the fire but not close enough to burn yourself.
You just feel the heat, a warm feeling.
Jack caught Brook sliding his arm around his waist and the two boys were so close that they were able to feel each other's breaths.
"Hey! Get your hands off my brother!" Rye yelled from the end of the hallway.
Jack pulled away from Brook but not because Rye said so, because every time Brook is near him it's like all the air leaves the room and Jack suddenly can't breathe.
Brook completely ignored his brother's presence and turned to Jack.
"Do you...are you busy right now?"
Jack was surprised by the question but simply shook his head.
In the meanwhile, Rye got closer and grabbed Brook's wrist with a tight grip.
Rye doesn't usually act like this and Brook didn't know what was wrong with him, he started t act this weird when Jack arrived.
"Rye, let me go! You're hurting me"
And it was true, Rye's grip was so tight that his knuckles were white.
"Rye, let go." Jack said but when Rye didn't move, Jack started to get mad.
It was like every time someone hurt Brook he couldn't help but defend the guy.
So Jack's hand went to pull away Rye but the touch felt like lava.
Rye stepped back, his face shocked and on his arm was visible a bruise that was turning red.
"See! He's a MONSTER!"
Jack wanted to defend himself but he had to look away.
"What the fuck is wrong with you? You're unbelievable Rye!" Brook glared at his brother then went to put a hand on Jack's back to check if he was ok but the other boy stopped him.
"No. Don't touch me, just leave me alone"
"Jack..."
"Brook, I'm serious. Just go"
But Brook refused to go and insisted.

Jack turned around quickly and the blonde boy slightly flinched but searched for Jack's eyes.
When their eyes met it was like time has stopped and everything around was muffled, the only audible sound was Jack's heavy breathing and Brook couldn't help but stare at his hypnotic eyes.
They were big and dark with flames burning inside of them.
People are usually scared of it but somehow Brook managed to stay calm.
Jack really wanted to calm down but it was impossible till the shorter boy rested his hand on Jack's cheek.
His eyes slowly turned back to normal and his breathing slowed down.

"Now you can't say he's not a monster. What the fuck was that? Is he the devil or something?" Rye said, his voice thick with terror.
Jack's temper raised again at Rye's words but this time, to calm Jack down, Brook pressed his lips to Jack's.
The feeling was strange, new and indescribable.
Brook's lips were soft and fit perfectly with Jack's, the taller boy wanted to stay like that forever.
When they pulled away, Brook couldn't believe his eyes.
Jack's big black wings sprung from his back but the blonde boy was more focused on his own wings, he wasn't aware of this part of him.
Brook's wings were pearl white, majestic and just stunning.
"You're an angel Brook, that's why when I was mad and you touched me you got burnt. I have demonic blood so technically..." Jack quietly explained, not able to keep everything away from the other boy.
Brook just stood there in silence because he didn't know what to say or do.
"You don't know the origin of your powers because you're not allowed to. All of your memories of heaven have been removed the moment you stepped foot on earth"
"And what about you?" Brook couldn't help it.
Jack breathed in then replied.
"I have demonic blood but I've never been to hell, that's why I know everything. Apparently, I'm too dangerous for humans so they send me here even tho I can just see people's auras...I knew you were an angel the second I saw you. Your aura is so blinding and it's as white as milk"
Then out of nowhere Brook gave Jack a hug and the taller boy slightly stumbled back but wrapped his arms around Brook's small body anyway.
"I know for sure you're not dangerous" Brook said with his face squished into Jack's neck.
"I brunt your hand..."
"It's ok, you were mad and it's not something you can control. Don't be so hard on yourself love"
Jack blushed at the nickname and pressed his lips to brook's head.
For once someone doesn't think he is a monster or is scared of him.

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Note*
It took me a while to post but the past couple of days have been a nightmare. Thank god I finished school and now I have 3 months of holiday which means: more time to write! Idk how to feel about this story but I tried my best, also I haven't done a Jacklyn story in a while...
Btw HAPPY PRIDE MONTH TO EVERYONE!🏳️‍🌈❤️🏳️‍⚧️