Right Next To You ||Markson|| ✔️

26

Jackson's POV

After dropping Yoongi at Namjoon's house, I told the taxi driver the address to my house and we were off again. During the journey, I tried not to think of Mark until I got home.

As soon as the taxi zoomed off, I entered the house and locked the door. I pulled off my shoes by the door and wore a house slippers. As I was passing the parlour I saw my aunt lying on the couch, watching TV.

"Jackson." She said as she sat up.

"Hey." I said as I gave her a little smile.

"How'd your date go?" She asked smiling widely as I looked down, sighing.

"Uh," I started, looking up. "It was fine."

She frowned. "What happened?"

"Nothing, it was fine." I said as she stood up and walked close to me.

"Jacks, talk to me." She said as she put her hand on my cheeks.

"Aunty, I just need a shower and sleep." I said as I placed my hand on her cheeks too, making her pout. "My date went fine, I promise. I even got to see the family that I told you about on the first day I got here."

"Oh, yours and Youngjae's boss?"

"Yes. So, everything was perfect." I said as she nodded.

"I'm glad you had fun."

"Me too. I'm going to bed now. Good night, beautiful." I said as I pecked her cheeks.

"Good night, baby." She said as she kissed my forehead and I left.

I went into my room and sighed. I threw my phone and wallet on the bed and ran my fingers through my hair. I grabbed my phone from my bed and dialled Mark's number. As soon as it rang, he picked up.

"Hello?" I heard from the other line.

"Hey, Mark. What's up? Are you okay?" I asked worriedly and I heard him cough.

"Y-yeah, I am. W-why won't I b-be?" He stuttered.

"Did I do something wrong?" I asked but he didn't respond. "Mark? Did I so something?"

"N-no." I heard his voice crack.

"A-are you c-crying, Mark?" I asked as I heard him clear his throat.

"No, I'm not." He answered.

"Then tell me what's wrong, please. Why did you run out of the restaurant?" I asked.

"I w- I uh, Jackson, I do-" He stuttered.

"Mark, can you just please talk to me? Its me Jackson, remember?" I said sadly. "I'll give you time."

Soon I heard sobs coming from the other line and it broke my heart.

"Mark, please, talk to me. You're scaring me." I said.

"I'm afraid, Jackson. I'm so afraid." Mark said with a voice that broke my heart.

"Afraid of what, Mark?" I asked curiously. "What are you afraid of?"

"I was afraid of falling in love but now that I am, I'm afraid of rejection." Mark said as my mouth flew open.

Mark's in love? Who's he in love with? And what does it have to do with him running out of the restaurant?

Then it clicked.

"Mark, are you.... in love with me?" I asked as I heard him gasp. "Mark?"

"I didn't mean to, I swear." Mark cried.

"Mark, why are you crying?"

"I'm in love with you, Jackson." Mark said as I closed my eyes and sighed.

"Mark, that's not a reason for you to cry. You don't know if I'm in love with you too." I said.

"I don't know, I'm just so scared."

"Why didn't you tell me this, Mark?" I asked as I ran my fingers through my hair frustratedly.

"I was -still am- scared you'll reject me. I didn't know if you felt the same way as I did. I just don't wanna get hurt again, Jackson."

"You're hurting yourself this way too. You can't just keep your feelings in." I explained.

"I thought it was better not to find out at all." Mark said.

"Mark, let's talk about this tomorrow at work, okay?" I asked as he sniffed.

"Alright."

"And please, stop crying. We'll sort everything out, I promise." I assured him.

"I won't." I heard Mark say.

"I have to go now. I've been so worried about you that I'm so tired." I said smiling.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to worry you." Mark said as I chuckled.

"Its fine I have to go now, Mark."

"Alright. Good night, Jackson."

"Good night Mark and by the way, you looked really lovely tonight." I said.

"Thanks. You too." He said.

"Thanks. Bye." I said as I hung up.

I plugged my phone to its charger after I saw it was 35%. After plugging it, I stripped off my clothes and went to bathe. I dried my hair and wore a sweatpants and a white polo. I checked the time on my wall clock and it read 22:26pm. My eyes were so heavy with sleep. I climbed in bed and went under my duvet and switched off the lights as I wandered into dreamland.

*****

I woke up to something poking my head. I groaned and turned away but it kept poking.

"Argh!" I groaned out angrily as I sat up.

I heard laughter as I opened my eyes, blinking so that my eyes would adjust to the light.

"Jackson, its 11 already." I heard my aunt say as my eyes widened.

"I'm late for work." I said as I jumped down and began getting my things ready.

"I told Youngjae to tell your boss you won't be coming in." She said as I stopped what I was doing.

"Oh. Why?"

"Jackson, I don't know what happened yesterday, but you don't seem okay." She said as I looked down.

"I'm fine. Ugh! Fuc- fudge! I have to see Mark." I said. "I really need to talk to him."

"Alright. Your food is in the microwave." She said.

"Thanks. " I said as she left.

15 minutes later, I was dressed and eating my breakfast. After eating, I grabbed my bag, bid my aunt goodbye and was on my way to work.

"I thought you weren't coming in today." Rose said when I got in.

"Yeah, I just need to do something." I said as she nodded. "Is Mark in?"

"Yeah. He's in the locker room." She said as I left.

"Jackson." I heard Youngjae call me.

"Hey, Jae." I said smiling at him.

"I need to tell you something." He said with a frown.

"What's wrong, Youngjae? Is it Namjoon again?" I asked as he shook his head. "Then what?"

"He's having an affair with Jimin." Youngjae said sadly.

"Who is having an affair with him?" I asked confused as he looked down. "Tell me, Jae."

"Yoongi."

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Hey babes. Happy new month. And another update for you. Tell me what you think. Bye!