Today Jackson and I are going to Korea. I bounce around the house overwhelmed with joy. "Mark, calm down." He laughs and I grin, fixing my makeup. Jackson is playing music around the house as we get ready. "Probably not happening! I'm just so excited!" I squeal and he laughs. "Yeah I see that." He ties my sweater around my waist for me, his chin on my shoulder as I apply eyeliner. I smile at him in the mirror and fix my hair. "Mark, calm down. You are too preppy. Be yourself." He slips his favorite snapback on my head from his. I sigh in defeat and he smiles in victory.
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On the flight, Jackson passed out, leaning against me. I smile softly at my best friend and gently remove his snapback, placing it on my lap. I wrap my arm around his shoulders and pull him closer. "Night, Mandu."
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We arrive to Korea and I gently shake Jackson awake. "Jack, Jack. We're here." He groans and looks at me. I boop his nose, smiling. He smiles too and I bite my lip, glancing outside the window. I miss how Jackson stared at my lips with hunger in his eyes. We land and head off to the hotel we booked for now.
