Unless I'm With You

Chapter 11: LMLY

Jackson POV

I finished up my job and went to find Annie. I know at this time, she must be with Mariana as their team going to do a Muay Thai demonstration. I am at the training center now and I can see her from afar. Stands still, with her braided blue hair, black top tank, and short legging pants. She is focusing on her team members. At the same time, she helps Mariana to arrange the members. She saw me, but then look at the other way. I walk to the way that she stands. She doesn't even look at me.

"Hi Anneliese." I greeted her.

"I'm busy, don't talk to me." She answered without looking at me.

"Okay. I will just stand by you like yesterday."

For a moment, she had a glance on me.

"Jackson, aren't you tired?"

"Me? Tired of what?"

"Tired of waiting, tired of me?"

"Do I look like I'm tired?

She's ignored me, focusing back on her team members. I know, she tries to push me away. She doesn't want me to be with her, but me as being as stubborn as I am, I'm not going to give up.

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Day two has ended. Everyone is packing and ready to go back to their places. I am helping Mark and his teammates with all of their stuff.

"Jackson, are you still not talking to Annes?" Mark asked me while passing me his laptop.

"Well, she did talk to me today. Even though it was just a short conversation."

"Then, ask her out for dinner." Mark suggested.

"It's not that easy, Mark."

"Just tell her that we are going out for dinner, as a group, not just the both of you."

"You think she will say yes?"

"Then, ask Mariana."

"So, right now you want me to use Mariana?" I frowned.

"Bro, don't be so dumb. Trust me, Mariana gonna help you with this." He winks at me and continue his works.

As I finished packing, I went to see Mariana.

"Hey Mariana."

"Hey Jackson, what can I help you?"

"Well, tonight me and Mark going to have dinner together. I was wondering if you and Anneliese wants to join us? Yugyeom and Youngjae are also gonna join."

"Sure, just text me the time and place."

"Cool." I paused. "Is Anneliese.." Mariana stops me.

"You don't have to worry about her. I know what I'm going to do. She will come." Mariana gives me a pat on my shoulder.

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Anneliese POV

Today event is quite easy for me as I don't need to do anything. I just need to help Mari by making sure all the demonstration runs smoothly. I don't feel like I'm helping at all. Everything has been arranged by our manager and Mari herself. We went back to our hotel room, and I let Mari shower first as I know how tiring she was today. While waiting for my turn, I open the TV and try search any movie that can kill my time.