The trouble with boys

Chapter twelve

We woke up to see 7 faces staring at us.

Carly: "You all know how creepy this is, right?" I said. I could feel their faces still staring at us, but could not open my eyes completely.

Mark: "Yeah, we couldn't resist" he replied and by his tone I knew he was smiling.

Jackson: "You're cute when you sleep. Not so much when awake" the sass was strong in this sentence.

Carly: "I'll take that as a compliment" I said while stretching and waking up G.

After fully waking up, we cleaned up the living room and made our way to the bathroom to get ready to leave. I was already done and made by way to the living room, my phone was ringing. It was my sister CJ, I was so happy she called until she said the reason for it. After saying what and why a little too loud, I noticed Jackson was the only one near me. Knowing him, I know he was going to ask about this later. I turned around and finished the call with my sister.

Jackson: "Everything ok?"

Carly: "Yeah" I said letting out a sigh. "So, why are you guys awake so early?"

Jinyoung appeared to answer my question.

Jinyoung: "Well, we thought you might need a fun day" he smiled brightly.

Carly: "You guys were listening to our conversation?" I said eyeing him.

Jinyoung: "Aniyo, don't blame them. I was walking to use the bathroom and I didn't want to interrupt your conversation. Sorry"

I could see his sincerity and guilt in his eyes. I smiled and went to give him a hug. "Is ok Jinyoung. Oh and please talk informal. I have stayed here twice already."

Jackson: "He gets a hug and not me" he said pouting.
For some reason his pouty face made me smile. I think for a moment I was staring at him too long. Am I really liking him, a little too much? I snapped out of it quickly to give him an answer.

Carly: "Well, you get smiles, so that counts, right?" I said smiling and without realizing it biting my lower lip.
Jackson: "Fine" he rolled his eyes.

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(Jackson's pov)

I had to admit I was jealous of Jinyoung getting a hug, but I was surprised by her reaction. The lip bite, I don't think she noticed she was doing it, but it was a mix of cute and sexy. Wang, get a grip here!

Jinyoung explained to her all the things that we had planned for today. After her initial shock, since she was spending the whole day with the 7 of us and no G in sight, she reluctantly agreed.

Jackson: "I'm up first with Bambam. I think he is going to go directly to the place"

Carly: "What place?"

Jackson: "Well, we got to eat breakfast!"

Carly: "Please tell me is not where I work at"

Jackson: "Come on Carls! We are a bit more creative than that. To answer your question is not, is one of my favorite places" I said picking up my jacket.

Carly: "Please don't call me Carls!"

I knew calling her Carls got on her nerves, reason number one I called her that occasionally.

Jackson: "Let's go!"

We got into a van with one of our drivers and went our way. As we talked I could not stop staring at her. Her crimson hair was down and messy, bit of a bed head, looked amazing. She had a black dress adorned with colorful flowers, knee high socks and high top sneakers. I liked her style, her too, maybe? She caught me staring at her and I turned my eyes away, just in time to see the cafe.

Jackson: "We're here" I pointed out.

I helped her out of the van and made it in to the cafe. I love this place, it was small and in a quiet neighborhood. The manager knew us from way back before our debut days, he closed the place for us for an hour or 2.

Jackson: "Pick any table, I'll order breakfast for us and Bambam can order when he comes"

Carly: "You are going to pick my breakfast?" she said raising her eyebrows.

Jackson: "Yes, have a little faith in me!"

She gave me a pouty look and made her way to a table near windows. Since she always made Korean breakfast at her job and for us, I was glad this cafe made American breakfast, that is what I ordered for both. While waiting to get our drinks, I could not help but watch her, just pondering, she looked worried. I sat down with our drinks, she didn't notice I was calling her for the third time.

Jackson: "Earth to Carly!" I said moving my hands in front of her face.

Carly: "Oh! Sorry Jackson"

She picked the glass in front of her and took a sip. I saw the look of surprise on her face.

Carly: "Is this a Chai Latte? How did you know is my favorite?"

Jackson: "Hey, give me some credit! I pay attention to our conversations" I said while taking a sip of my Americano. I was glad she liked her drink and that she looked happy.

Jackson: "Want to talk about whatever is on your mind?"

Carly: "What are you referring to?"

Jackson: "The call you had, you bad liar" I replied eyeing her, while she flashed a small smile. She let out a sigh and put her drink down. I could see how uncomfortable she was, I was regretting asking already, but she started talking.

Carly: "It was my sister. Yes, I have a sister, CJ for short"

Jackson: "Cool! But why the face?"

Carly: "Look Jackson, is complicated. There's a lot you don't know about me" she tried to keep going but I interrupted her.

Jackson: "Yeah, because you don't talk"

I grabbed her hand and look her right in her eyes. "Carly, I told you to trust me and you said yes, what's wrong?"

Carly: "Playing the trust card, huh? Long story short, my sister called to warned me. She wanted to make sure I was safe", she looked down.

Jackson: "Safe? From who?" I grabbed her chin and pull it up.

Carly: "Mom... and Matt, my ex"