Something Different

Pt.21

The next morning Emily wakes up and Jackson is laying right next to her stomach. They are making a T shape. Kristian is gone and Emily doesn't hear anyone.

Emily gets up and goes upstairs. She takes a shower and gets on black leggings and a matching sports bra. She puts on her socks and shoes and goes downstairs.

Jackson: Where are you going?
Emily: Outside to the gym set up. Are you coming?
Jackson: I'm gonna take a shower. I might go out later.
Emily: Okay.

Emily goes outside and starts working out. The boys come home and Jacob goes outback where Emily is.

Jacob: Focus more on depth and doing everything correctly before adding weight.
Emily: I have focused on depth.
Jacob: Why are you out here with no spotter?
Emily: Jackson was taking a shower.
Jacob: Okay. I'll spot you.

Emily puts 155 on the bar and starts squatting it.

Jacob: You have a good form now.
Emily: Don't be staring.
Jacob: I'm not.

Emily does her reps and puts the bar back.

Emily: I'm done for now.
Jacob: Okay.

They go inside. Emily chugs water and sits on the chair on the island.

Thomas: You good?
Emily: Yeah.
Jackson: Sorry I never went outside.
Emily: It's fine. I didn't go too heavy.

The boys go upstairs to take showers and Emily and Jackson play games on the console.

✨I don't know what they play or what video games they play. Use your imagination.✨

Emily: I'm no good at this.
Jackson: You're doing fine. You just have to practice.
Emily: I've died like 50 times.
Jackson: Okay so you're not that good.

Emily puts down the controller and falls back on Jackson's bed while running her hands through her hair.

Emily: Ugh!!
Jackson: You aren't that bad.
Emily: I suck.
Jackson: Come here. I'll help you.
Emily: I'm not sitting on your lap.
Jackson: Okay. I'll come to you.

Jackson gets up off his chair and sits behind Emily. He brings her against his chest and takes her controller.

Emily: How is this supposed to get me better?
Jackson: You aren't using the right buttons.

Jackson shows her the right buttons and what they can do and she gets a little better at the game.

Emily: Thank you.
Jackson: No problem.

They play for about 30 more minutes until they turn the console off and Emily turns around and hugs Jackson.

Emily: Thank you!
Jackson: You're welcome.

Emily gets up and grabs Jackson's hand and makes him stand up too.

Jackson: Where are we going?
Emily: I don't know.

They walk out of Jackson's room and they order lunch for everyone.

Ace: Where have you been?
Emily: Jackson has been helping me improve my gaming skills.
Ace: Sure sure.

Ace smirks and walks away.

Emily: It's not like that.
Jacob: You have Hickey's.
Kristian: Those are from Ace. And maybe me.
Emily: See.
Jackson: I'm offended you didn't think of me.

Jackson dramatically puts his hand over his chest and gasp.

Emily: Oh get over yourself.
Jacob: Out of all the boys I haven't been kissed.
Jackson: Who's the best?
Emily: Not answering.