𝑰𝒕 𝑴𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑩𝒆 𝒀𝒐𝒖 (A Jackbam/Jingyeom - father/son AU)

CHAPTER 10: Jackson's discovery.

The week finally came for Jackson and Jinyoung to work on the song. Jackson prepared himself to work with his crush whom he decided to let go. You can do this, Jiaer. You decided to stop liking the man. Man up to it. Moved on. Jackson kept on reminding himself.

He went to work that day feeling so nervous that Boytoy noticed. "Bro, you ok? You've been quiet for hours now."

"I'm ok. I guess...I'm just a little off today." Jackson admittedly replied.

"Was this because you'll be meeting Jinyoung later for the song?" Boytoy inquired.

Jackson sighed, "I guess? Maybe? I'm not sure. I know I shouldn't be nervous but I have no idea why?"

"Jack, can I ask you something and let me know if I am stepping out of my boundary....also you don't need to answer me if you're not comfortable with it." Boytoy continued. Jackson motioned for him to go ahead and ask. "Do you like Jinyoung?" Boytoy asked.

"Like? I guess since he seemed to be a good person but it was too hard to become close to him, you know. " Jackson replied.

"No, bro...that's not what I meant." Jackson gave Boytoy a questioning look. "I mean, are you attracted to him? As in you like like him" Boytoy clarified.

Jackson took a few minutes to think of how to answer his friend's question without sounding like a teenage girl who has been crushing on someone since he laid his eyes on him. He smiled, "Hmmm....I-I...I do...I did.....I was attracted to him."

"Do? Did? Was? So you're not anymore?" Boytoy asked to clarify what heard.

"Yeah, I was attracted to him the first time I laid my eyes on him....even after meeting him even if he thought I was a pervert but soon I realized that we would never see eye to eye. We would never be friends, at least...let alone more than that. That he would never reciprocate my feelings...that there was no way he would like me back." Jackson explained.

Boytoy gave him a soft smile and asked, "Why would you think that? Do you seriously think that you won't stand a chance? I mean, Jinyoung-ah has this cold persona about him but he is actually very nice once you get to know him."

"Bruh, what do you mean why would I think that? where have you been? Can't you see how he can't stand my presence? I mean I see him interact with all of you, smiling and joking around but when it comes to me....he seemed to always have a scowl. Besides, what was the point of getting to know him and possibly fall deeper when he is already married. I am not a homewrecker, bro." Jackson uttered.

"Married? Jinyoung-ah? He is not married, bro. I don't even think he is dating anyone. The man is very picky....he even rejected Def when he asked him for dinner a few years ago. What i'm trying to say is...don't give up...not yet...not until he said no to you. I mean, you're Jackson Wang. You're Jackson MF Wang, dude. I mean, rejection hurts our ego but knowing you...you're a hard-working man who never gives up easily." Boytoy told him.

Jackson smiled but shook his head. "Thanks man but I've made up my mind. I -" He was interrupted when the door opened and revealed Def followed by Jinyoung after a few minutes laughing.

Def looked around the room and threw Jackson and Boytoy a knowing look. "What's this serious ambiance in here? What ya guys talking about? And what you meant by you've made up your mind, Jack?" Def laughingly questioned.

Jackson froze but his heart started beating so fast when he saw Jinyoung behind Def. Dammit! Why are you beating so fast? Why is he so beautiful?

"Ah, that? Jack was just talking about..." Boytoy glanced behind Def. "...work. H-he...h-he made up his mind about which tracks to work on tonight. R-right, Jacks?" Boytoy gently elbowed Jackson out of his Jinyoung trance.