I run in the park with my little brother. My two older sister watch over us. I watch as he tries to climb on the swings. My sister comes over to help him on and I gaze around. I spot a boy dancing and I sit against a tree a few feet away. He has a snapback on his head and he seems to be focused. He does a flip and lands perfectly. When he stops and grabs his water, I shift.
"Hello." He says and approaches me. I look up at him and smile softly. "Hi." He holds out a hand. "I'm Jackson." I take his hand and let him haul me up. "I'm Mark. You dance good." He thanks me shyly. "You dance?" He asks and I shrug. "A bit." He smiles and grabs my hands. "Show me." He has a huge smile on his face. "I don't know.. It's been awhile." He pouts and widens his eyes. I look away- I'm a sucker for aeygo. "Markipoo!" He whines and I groan. "Fine."
He sits as I dance for him, singing softly under my breath. When I finish he claps happily.
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Jackson is from Hong Kong but he's spending time with his mom who came here not too long ago. His parents are still together but they live apart for work. Jackson's father has plans to come and move as well.
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My mom and his mom are talking in my kitchen as I drag Jackson upstairs. He laughs and tries to keep up. I intertwine our fingers for a better grip and pull him down the hallway. "Where are we going?" He asks, gazing around. "To my room." I reply. Jackson catches up and we walk side by side, fingers never untangling.
We enter my room and he grins. "Man, I always wanted these headphones!" I chuckle as he tries to reach them. I come up behind him and pick him up. Jackson squeals in shock and grabs my hair. "Jack let go of my hair." I laugh and he obeys, grabbing my headphones. I put him down and smile proudly. Jackson's cheek are a faint pink.
I laugh at him and pull out my laptop. "Wanna listen to music?"
