Jarbyn One Shots

Online Dating (Part 19)

Nobody's POV:-
The sudden awkwardness in the air was quite suffocating but Jack determinedly pushed it away and although his heart was beating fast, he managed to compose himself on the outside as he brought the needle down softly on Corbyn's skin. The tattoo he had wanted was a personalized one and although it was just a plain sun shining, he couldn't help but think it held a deep meaning behind it. Obviously it did. Why else would Corbyn have it tattooed.

He decided that silence wasn't going to help their situation any better.

"I didn't expect seeing you here. But it's nice you know".

That statement shocked himself. Oh God. Why was he making this more awkward. He blushed furiously as the other raised his eyebrow at him. He cleared his throat before speaking again.

"Umm. I mean it's nice you know", he managed to say."You getting a meaningful tattoo".

Corbyn just let out a short laugh, looking at the paper in his hand.

"I guess", he said and Jack swallowed. He wanted to ask why the older wanted the tattoo but how could he, without making the situation anymore awkward?

"Isn't it something you wanted?", he finally spoke.

"What?", Corbyn said, head snapping up suddenly to look at Jack.

"I-I mean the tattoo", Jack said then internally cursed himself. Why the hell did he have to stutter?

He saw the older take a deep breath before speaking.

"Mmm. Yeah", he answered."I've been actually thinking about it for a while now".

"Oh", Jack answered."I think it's wonderful that you're finally doing what you like".

He winced internally as he saw a hint of hurt flash on the older's face and decided to keep his mouth shut for now. He focused on the tattoo and finished it in another five minutes.

"There", he said as he put the needle down."It's done".

Corbyn got up and turned towards him. He looked at Jack for a few seconds before taking out his wallet and getting the money out.

"Thank you", he said holding it out for Jack."It was nice seeing you".

He mumbled the last words as he turned around and headed towards the entrance. Jack watched him go sadly, clutching the money in his hands, his heart clenching. It was obvious Corbyn hadn't forgiven him yet. He sighed as he put everything back and headed towards the entrance with his bag. He exited the shop and was just locking up when he saw a figure standing near the shop. He recognized it as Corbyn.

He took a deep breath, mustering up the courage to go talk to him before heading towards him.

"Hey", he said, startling the other boy, who seemed preoccupied."I thought you left".

"I am", Corbyn said, nodding.

"Where's your car?", Jack asked, suddenly noticing that he was standing alone.

Corbyn sighed and Jack winced internally for the second time that day.

"I'm sorry", he immediately apologized."I just- you've been standing here alone and I-".

"No. It's fine", Corbyn said, running a hand through his hair and suddenly he looked so handsome to Jack, standing there under the streetlight. Somehow after coming back Corbyn looked even more handsome than before. Jack had been trying to get rid of these thoughts ever since he saw Corbyn today but he pretty much gave up on it now.

"I didn't bring it with me today because of the traffic", Corbyn was saying as Jack snapped out of his thoughts.

"Oh", Jack said then suddenly an idea snapped into his mind and he smiled.