Other Side of the Screen

Chapter Four: Aki and Jaxon

While Katie, Ryan and Val were having fun with their movie night, Aki was on the streets, walking alone. She had her arms wrapped around herself, trying to keep herself warm. Guess who forgot to bring a jacket... The cold wind blew hard due to also bad weather soon.

Her short hair swaying with the direction of the wind. Its dangerous going alone, especially at night. She was near her destination anyway so she doesn't really have to be afraid.

Where is Aki going? She was heading to Jaxon's house. She walked through the empty streets. It felt like Aki was in a horror movie. In a distance, she can see his house. Though, Jaxon was already outside waiting for Aki. He was wearing a thick jacket to keep him warm. Guess he was waiting for a few hours by now. Jaxon was holding something, like a cup, but Aki couldn't really tell what it really was from far away.

He noticed her walking without a jacket or anything. He started fast walking towards Aki. Obviously, he cant run since he might spill what was on the cup. When they were finally face to face in the middle of the empty road, he had a disappointing face all over. "Idiot" was the only thing he said. He was holding a cup of hot chocolate. He sighed. "I knew you were gonna come here without a jacket."

He gave the hot chocolate to Aki. He knew Aki loves chocolate. Okay, all girls loves chocolate. Who doesn't? She took a sip and the warmth of the sweet chocolate. It was enough to keep her warm for the night. Even though she already has a warm drink, Jax took off his jacket and let Aki wear it. First thing Aki noticed was the strong scent on the jacket. Smells like boy's perfume. Oddly, she enjoyed the scent on their way to his house.

His house was a two story building. It was white and black with a balcony on the second floor along with a glass slide door. The balcony was connected to his room. He would usually go there to be alone or think things out.

Jaxon pushed the gate, creating a loud creak sound. No one was really bothered since his family was out for vacation. Jaxon didn't want to join along. Plus, the neighbours are dead asleep. Aki entered, still sipping from her hot chocolate. Jaxon opened the door for her, she head straight in. Jaxon's family wasn't there and he was all alone. So, he decided to invite Aki. Aki didn't want to stay at her home either due to her parents arguing lately.

"My room's upstairs." Jaxon said, pointing the stairs, which was at the right side of the entrance door. "I'll go prepare you some food." Aki nodded and headed upstairs. It felt weird every step because usually his family is always where she is. Not really, but mostly. Plus, she never been upstairs before. Since its just the both of them, the situation is much weirder. There was a hallway with 1 door on each side. "Uh," She said in confusion. "Which is his room?" She asked herself.

She went on the right side then turned the knob, but it was locked. "Oh, so this is his parent's room.". She went to the other side. She opened the door and was in awe. His room was amazing!

It had a king sized bed covered in soft and comfy sheets and giant fluffy pillows and a giant flat screen TV in front of his bed with a bunch on consoles underneath. He also had a personal PC on the right side of his room. She never seen his room before since his family doesn't allow them to be alone together. Its a very weird situation...

"I'm jealous." Aki mumbled to herself. She sat on his bed, still sipping from her drink. The door was wide open. Aki forgot to close it. Jaxon entered in with a tray filled with food and drinks.

"Well?" Jaxon asked with a smirk. He closed the door with his foot. "What do you wanna do?" He asked, still smirking. Aki raised an eyebrow in confusion "What do you mean?". Jaxon laughed. "Well," He looked at Aki. "Its gonna be a long night." Jaxon walked towards Aki and placed the tray beside her. "Plus there's no school tomorrow. We have all the time." Jaxon said, sitting on the other side.

"I'll ask again." Jax said. He grabbed the drink from her hands and placed it at a desk, beside his bed. "What do you wanna do?" He repeated his question. Aki glanced over his TV and consoles. "Games?" Aki suggested. Jax nodded in agreement. "Sure."

"Which do you wanna play?" Jaxon asked, pointing at a pile of video games sitting next to his consoles. There's so much to choose from! Aki is interested in Overwatch recently... "What about Overwatch?" Aki asked. Jaxon seems a bit disappointed, since Overwatch can be played on PC and Jax only has one PC so he couldn't play along with her. "That needs a PC." The disappointment can be heard in his tone of voice. "Cmon, Aki!" Jax said. "Something that's not PC."

"Hey Jax? Can you get something to eat? I'm hungry again!" Aki whined while rubbing her stomach. "Ugh, I forgot. You're always hungry." Jax said with another disappointed sigh. "Ill go cook food. Go turn on the PS4 and choose something to play." Jaxon denanded as he walked out if the door.

While Jaxon is cooking Aki turned on the PS4. The light coming from the wide screen TV just amazes her and envies her at the same time. "I wish I had this TV. Maybe if I steal it?" Aki asked herself. "He wouldn't notice if I did steal it, wouldnt he?". She suddenly saw the game she want which was Battlefield 1. "He has The Battlefield 1?!" Aki was surprised. "I'm stealing this too." She mutters while giggling silently.

After a while, Jax entered the room, he notice Aki completely focus on the screen. "Aki, the food's ready. Eat it while its still warm!" Jaxon demanded. No response from Aki, her complete focus was on the game! "Hello?!" Jax yelled "Jaxon to Aki. Are you there?". Nothing... Jaxon had no choice...

Aki got a double-kill. She was enjoying too much of the game. Suddenly, Jax went in front of the screen. "Go eat your food!" Jax demanded again. He shut off the consoles. "I was playing!" Aki rudely shouted at him. "You addict! Go eat your food!"

Jax grabbed Aki and carried her by the waist with ease since she was so light. Aki tried fighting back by hitting his back, but it was no use since it didn't even hurt Jax.

He brought her downstairs and the table was filled with her favorites! "There's cold coffee in the fridge." Jax smirked. Aki was about to run to the fridge, but Jax stopped her and grabbed her hand. "You have to eat first." Jax smiled.

"Ugh, fine." Aki groaned. She immediately ate her food and ran to the ref to get her cold coffee. Right as she was about to sip it, Jax stole the coffee and lifted it up high to the point where Aki can't reach it. "What do you say first?" Jax asked and smirked. "I have no time for games! Give me my coffee!" Aki whined like a baby. "That's not answer." Jax said.

Aki frowned. "Please?" Aki asked with puppy eyes. Jax laughed and gave back her coffee. Aki was so happy, like the happiest girl on Earth! She sounded like a happy baby.

Jax smiled. "You look cute when you do that." Jax said. Aki sorta blushed but had a confused look on her face. "What?" Aki asked. Jax rolled his eyes. "Its a compliment, you idiot." Aki stuttered. "Pfff, I-I knew that!"

Aki head upstairs, drinking large amounts of her cold coffee. As the took the final step to the top, she completely finished her coffee. "Jax, I finished my coffee." Aki yelled. "Leave it on the stairs. I'll get it in a while." Jax responded.

Aki obeyed and left her mug there. She entered her room and continued her game of Battlefield 1. In middle of the game, she received a message from Katie.

Katie: Hey, where r u?

Aki: I'm at home. I'm sick... >.<

Katie: aww, hope ya get better

Aki: yea. Haha, mom is out buying medicine.

Katie: you wanna talked about it? We can call

Then suddenly Katie calls, but Aki immediately cancels.

Aki: I can't call! I'm here in bed sick!!

Katie: oh ok. Talk later then?

Aki: sure!!

Hours passed by and it's midnight. Jax was sitting right next to Aki as she played The Last of Us. "Hey, Jax?" Aki said. "Yea. Why?" Jax asked. Aki blushed. "Its embarrassing..." Aki said, but Jax didn't care. "What is it?" He asked, raising an eyebrow. "Can I stay overnight?" Aki asked in embracement. "Sure!" Jax said happily. "But what about your parents?" Jax asked. "Oh, they know where to look." Aki said.