Different: A Markson Story

Chapter 23: The Promise

It had been just over a month since Jackson and Mark started dating. The two were over the moon and the happiest they had been. In order to celebrate their "month-iversary", according to Jackson, he planned a date for them.

Jackson changed into tight skinny jeans and put on a sweater, before putting on one of his signature snapbacks. He checked himself in the mirror of his room to make sure he looked extra good for his mans today. Bambam gave his thumbs up of approval. He stepped out of his room to go get Mark.

Mark also had his outfit checked by JB. Skinny jeans and a plain white shirt which he accented with a nice flannel. JB approved. He stepped out of his room to go meet Jackson. As he walked outside his room he noticed Jackson had walked out at the same time. His eyes met the one he calls his own. He smiled affectionately at Jackson meeting him in the middle.

"Hey you," Mark said before bringing his hands and face to Jackson's chest. 

Jackson wrapped his arms around Mark and rested his head on him. "Hi boyfriend," he whispered softly. 

"I SHIP IT SO HARD!" The two boys turned to see Youngjae staring and totally fanboying. 

Yugyeom rolled his eyes before dragging Youngjae away by the ear. "You have since like Day 1 of us being trainees. Now let's go, weirdo, you're bothering them." 

"HAVE FUN TODAY!" Youngjae shouted while being dragged away by GOT7's youngest.

"So where are we going?" Mark asked. 

"Don't expect much but you'll see," Jackson said, before giving Mark a quick peck on the lips. "Let's go." He took Mark's hand and led them out the door.

"We're at destination number one!" Jackson shouted. Mark excitedly jumped around. 

"The movie theater! What are we going to see?" Mark excitedly asked. Movies were the couple's favorite thing since they even started bonding a few months ago. 

"Horror," Jackson smiled. 

"You hate horror though," Mark frowned, a look of concern on his face. 

"I know but you love it and it also gives us a reason to cuddle in the theater," Jackson wittily smirked. 

"I hate you, you're such a smartass." Jackson laughed at Mark, grasping his hand firmly.

"No, you actually like me...like a lot." Jackson and Mark happily walked into the theater side by side. All that mattered was that they were together and happy.

"You didn't scream as much as I thought you would," Mark remarked walking own the street, away from the theater with Jackson. 

"It's because I was looking at you the whole time as I held you in my arms." Mark slapped Jackson's arm before giggling. 

"It's late, we should go back soon," Mark frowned. 

"We can go to one more place. Besides I already planned it," Jackson lovingly said. 

"Where to next then?" 

"Food!" Jackson cried out. Mark's eyes lit up at Jackson's words. He was starving and needed to eat...like now.

Jackson and Mark walked into an American restaurant and walked up to the host. "Reservation for Markson please," Jackson told the host. 

"Really? Markson?" Mark rolled his eyes. 

"That's us. Cute right?" Mark shook his head with a sarcastic smile, rolling his eyes again. 

"Sometimes you're way too cute for me Markiepooh." 

"Right this way," the host directed, Mark and Jackson following them to their table.

"This place is nice," Mark confessed. 

"Wanna know why I picked it?" Jackson asked. Mark nodded. "Because I know they have your favorite food...and they were awarded best-tasting for it," Jackson proudly boasted. 

"And what is my favorite food boyfriend?"

"Hamburgers," Jackson said with a puppy smile.

"Hi my name is Younghoon and I'll be your server," a handsome, slender, tall boy said to the couple. "Are you ready to order?" The couple nodded in agreement and placed their orders. "I'll put that right in for you two," Younghoon said with a big smile. "Let me know if you need anything in the meantime." Mark and Jackson smiled and nodded thanking the waiter.

Mark grabbed Jackson's hand and began playing with his fingers. He played with them for a few minutes before Jackson suddenly took hold of Mark's hand startling the elder. "I hope you had fun...even though we didn't do much Markiepooh." 

"I did. Thank you Jacks...even though it isn't over yet," he grinned. 

Jackson stared at the older lovingly. "What do they say about opposites?" 

"They attract. Guess that's how we ended up like this huh?" After Mark answered him, Jackson kept his intensely affectionate stare on Mark. 

"What?" Mark said, realizing that the younger was staring at him. 

"I wanted to give you something." Mark bit his lip in curiosity.

"Mark, the past month with you has easily been one of the best months of my life. You make me so happy and every moment with you I feel over the moon. Even if we butt heads sometimes I'll always be your pillar, holding you up, and giving you a shoulder to lean on. You're beautiful, you're stunning, simply put, you're the best person on this Earth." Mark blushed and chuckled at his boyfriend's words.

"We've been through a lot together these past few months, plenty of ups and downs...but would I do it again? In a heartbeat. Why? Because after everything...I get to call you mine. Like you said, our bond is inseparable. You're stuck with me forever and I'm yours." Mark squeezed Jackson's hand trying to hide the blush on his face.

"So what did I get you?" Jackson pulled a tiny box from his pocket Mark becoming wide-eyed at the sight. "I got you this promise ring," Jackson sweetly said, opening the box, revealing a sparkly, silver diamond ring. "I know it's only been a month but I promise that I'm forever committed to you and I'll love you forever. You're my everything Mark...I've never been so happy. It's only been a month but this I am sure of. I love you, Mark Tuan. I know it. You're the only one for me. I love you so much." Mark looked at the tiny ring which had words engraved on the inside. "I'll always come back to you". He smiled and blushed at the gesture. 

"And I love you, Jackson Wang...always," he affectionately replied, placing the promise ring on his ring finger and capturing his boyfriend's lips with a passionate kiss. And it was in that moment the two realized that their words were true. Their bond was unbreakable and the ring served as a symbol that their bond was forever.

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AHHHHH! I'M BACK!!! Sorry for the long delay kiddos I  really didn't mean to be gone so long!  Job, the new semester at college and my internship really took over! I'm sorry!!! T_T This was hands down my favorite chapter to write and the promise ring idea was SUPER last minute! I hope you guys love it as much as I do! :)