Can't we just be friends?

Chapter 3: Angel in disguise

"I am home!!" Jackson yelled as he dragged his luggage into the dorm. He was back from China where he was currently hosting a variety show. He was so tired; he just plopped down on the sofa and out of boredom, he took out his phone.

As Jackson scrolled through his social media, he frowned at a particular comment asking him to leave got7. His frown deepened when he saw similar comments as he scrolled further. Jackson contemplated on whether to reply to the comments. His fingers hovered over his phone's keyboard. He began to type something along the lines of "what the shit are you taking about, I love got7 why would I leave?!" No can do, it sounds too rude. He deleted the whole sentence and began typing again...Half an hour later, he was still stuck. He ran his hand through his hair, recently dyed back to brown and sighed in frustration.

Just then, Jinyoung (must have heard Jackson's yelling from his room) entered the living room and seeing the look of worry on Jackson's face, he quickly walked over to Jackson's side. " Sseunie , what's wrong?" Jinyoung's voice was laced with concern. Jackson replied that there were many hate comments about him. Jinyoung then asked to see the comment and after reading he placed the phone down on the table. "Well, you have something that you want to say right?" Jinyoung looked at Jackson and prepared for his outburst. The last time this happened, he was also with Jackson. It took no less than 10 seconds for Jackson to pour out his feelings. "What am I to do? I have already addressed these kinds of rumours about me leaving the group just barely a few months ago! Now they are bringing it up again! Are they ever not tired of it?? Do they actually want me to leave the group?? Yea? Lets just leave the group, maybe it will please them! -----------------Wait, what am I saying?? No way am I leaving the group!"

Jackson buried his head in his hands and Jinyoung knew it was time for him to take over before Jackson loses his control. "Relax Jackson, we all know you will never leave the group. I know that you just want to please our fans...Just look at your hair, its brown. It is the colour our fans wanted you to dye right? You know what; let's work this out together shall we? I am always there for you Jackson." Jinyoung consoled Jackson. It was times like this that Jackson felt that he truly had someone who cared about him. Jackson slowly removed his hands and he honestly thought he saw a halo on Jinyoung's head. "Aren't you sick of dealing my problems?" He asked Jinyoung. Jinyoung shooked his head. "Really? Not even a little?" Jinyoung shooked his head again before pausing and while grinning, he said "Yea, I am actually a little sick of your problems" Jackson was actually getting slightly hurt until he realized that Jinyoung was just teasing him. "Hey man, that wasn't even funny!" And just like that, Jackson was no longer feeling upset.

They worked together to decide on an appropriate response and within a few minutes, they thought of one. After all, two heads are better than one. It goes something like this: Stop asking about me leaving GOT7 my lovely people, it's not even a question, homies ride forever, it's not about a contract, it's about a relationship, a friendship, on top of all, a true family. (Directly quoted from Jackson's Instagram)

Jackson looked at Jinyoung and Jinyoung nodded his head. He clicked the button and it was uploaded. "There, now you have one less thing to worry about." Jinyoung told Jackson. Jackson placed his phone back into his pocket and observed Jinyoung for a while. Then he said " You are handsome...you have the most perfect face, such pretty eyes, cute ears...you are also talented and intelligent and kind...seriously, do you have any flaws at all? WAIT ARE YOU AN ANGEL?" To that, Jinyoung let out a hearty laugh and replied "Of course I am not an angel Jackson, and for the record, I do have flaws. For instance, I can't lip-sync, I can't swim...and-------" Jackson interrupted Jinyoung " Hold on, did you just say that not being able to lip-sync is a flaw?" Jackson stared at Jinyoung in disbelief. "Okay, fine then it is not a flaw but not being able to swim surely is one" Jinyoung reasoned out. Jackson eyes shone with delight and told Jinyoung that he could teach him how to swim. He then proceeded to make Jinyoung promise that that they will have a swimming date. "You better not bail out on me, you ditched me when we were supposed to do the monthly evaluation thing" Jinyoung literally did a face palm at that. Seriously? That was ages ago, shouldn't he have dropped it by now. Jackson quickly muttered out a "just kidding" at the lack of response. Jinyoung's face crinkled in laughter. It really was always fun to be around Jackson.

Now that Jackson's issue was settled, Jinyoung then rose from the sofa and teasingly asked Jackson if he really thought so highly of him, "Wait, am I really that perfect for you to call me an angel? Wait till Yugyeom hears of this! Do you perhaps like me or something?" Jackson thought seriously about it and decided to tell Jinyoung the truth. He nervously told Jinyoung that he likes him.  To that, Jinyoung automatically replies and said that of course he likes him, they are very good friends. It is now or never. Jackson took in a huge breath before letting it out and told Jinyoung "I like you more than friends like each other. Do you know what that means?" 

"Stop joking Jackson" Jinyoung laughed weakly and his eyes then searched Jackson's face for any signs that would indicate it was purely a joke. He found none. All the playfulness was gone and Jackson was looking serious.

Jinyoung could only stare at Jackson with his mouth ajar. It was the first time he was receiving a confession from a guy. The question is: Does Jinyoung swing that way?

"Uh...I have to go" He quickly excused himself and left the room.