Ominous

Two

"So, a dead dog is out on the street right now?" Jinyoung asked, rubbing his hands together with a sigh.

Jackson nodded, glancing at Jaebum before looking back at Jinyoung.

"Yeah, I guess some kid really doesn't like dogs. Freaking animal murderers." Jackson grumbled, shaking his head.

"I know who it was. It was that Mark freak. You're new here and he's trying to chase you out." Jaebum said, standing up.

Jackson looked at Jaebum and rolled his eyes. He still couldn't believe that Mark was the one that could do that. The guy was actually nice, creepy, but nice and was socially awkward.

"Look guys, just ignore the rumors. Mark isn't that bad. If you'd actually hang out with him, you'd like him." Jackson said, watching the two.

"What, you hung out with him for like a few minutes and you trust him? Jackson, the guy is creepy." Jinyoung said.

"Just give him a chance, Jinyoung. I bet that when you moved here, people told you the rumors and you didn't even give him a chance. I gave him a chance and he is actually nice. Please, just go and say hello." Jackson said.

Jinyoung let out a sigh and exchanged a glance with Jaebum, who was hesitant before nodding a moment later.

"Alright, we'll meet him. But our opinion still stands on him." Jinyoung said.

"Cool. I'll set up a meeting and you can come by my house." Jackson said, smiling before leaving the house.

~

Jackson knocked on Mark's door a few minutes after leaving Jinyoung's, standing back for a moment and whistling. He looked up when the door opened a second later and he smiled at Mark, who looked as if he just woke up.

"Jackson? What are you doing here?" Mark asked, something flashing across his eyes before going back into their cold state.

"I was wanting to invite you to my house for a meet up with Jinyoung and Jaebum. I convinced them that they should meet you for the first time." Jackson said, chuckling softly.

Mark stared at him for a second before chuckling bitterly.

"I know that they're trying to warn you about me, Jackson. I've heard all the rumors. Even though I'm not as bad as they think, maybe you should stay away." Mark said, eyeing Jackson up and down.

"I'm just wanting to be your friend, Mark. Please, just come." Jackson said, pleading.

Mark blinked at the puppy eyes, then rolled his eyes and nodded.

"Sure, I'll come." Mark said before stepping back into his house and closing his door.

Jackson stared at the door for a moment before smiling and walking to his house, going inside. He looked around before cleaning some stuff up. He wondered if he should do something special, but thought better of it.

A while later, there was a knock on his door and he walked over to answer it. He noticed that it was Mark, who decided to wear an all black outfit, which actually looked good on him.

"Hey, come in." Jackson said, stepping to the side.

Mark smirked at Jackson and walked inside, going over to the couch and sitting down. Jackson took a moment to really look at Mark. Besides from the cold demeanor, Mark actually was good looking. Smiling a little to himself, he turned and noticed that Jinyoung was coming towards the house with Jaebum.

"Hey!" He said cheerfully, ushering his friends in.

Jinyoung stood frozen beside Jaebum when they made it in, staring at Mark. The blonde only looked at Jinyoung with cold eyes before smiling, one that was well practiced.

"Hello, Jinyoung. Nice to finally meet you." Mark said, tilting his head.

"Y-You too." Jinyoung stuttered, walking further into the living room and sitting down in the chair.

Jaebum eyed Mark warily and sat down on the opposite end of the couch while Jackson grabbed drinks from the fridge. He walked back into the room and set all the drinks down, sitting down next to Mark.

"Hey, why the tension? C'mon you guys, lighten up." Jackson said with a laugh, giving Jinyoung a look.

Jinyoung cleared his throat and forced himself to relax as he avoided Mark's stony gaze. He exchanged eye contact with Jaebum before finally looking at Mark.

"I'm sorry I hadn't gotten the chance to meet you. Was a bit preoccupied." Jinyoung mumbled.

"Preoccupied for two years? You must be very busy." Mark said, laughing softly.

Jackson listened to the exchange before sighing and reaching over, wrapping an arm around Mark's shoulders and pulling the blonde into his side.

"Don't be so uptight, Jinyoung. He probably didn't mean to not visit you, Mark." Jackson said, smiling at the blonde next to him.

"You're right." Mark said, smiling as well before giving Jinyoung a smirk.

"So, did you see that dead dog earlier today? Poor thing." Jaebum spoke up, changing the subject. He was really wanting to test Mark, eyeing him.

"Oh yeah, I saw it. Tragic really." Mark mumbled, emotionless as always.

Jackson let out a soft sigh, wondering if this was even a good idea. He glanced up when Jinyoung nudged him, raising an eyebrow before getting up and following him.

"What?" He asked.

"I seriously don't like this, Jackson. His responce to Jaebum was just so fake." Jinyoung whispered, biting his lower lip.

"Seriously Jinyoung, relax. We're all going to be friends and he'll warm up to us eventually." Jackson said, patting Jinyoung on the shoulder.

Going back into the living room, he smiled when he noticed that Mark was actually talking with Jaebum, even if he had the same smirk on his face. Walking over to the couch, Jackson sat down and laughed a little.

"How about we watch a movie?" He asked aloud.

"Sure, fine with me. As long as it isn't a comedy or something like that." Mark said, moving his gaze from Jackson to Jinyoung.

Nodding, Jackson decided to put in a horror film and relaxed into the couch once more, turning out the lamp so it was dark in the room.

"I love horror movies." Mark whispered into the quiet room as the movie started.