In his arms (Markson)

Twenty two

Surprise! It's been a while huh?
I will not guarantee fast updates at all but I do plan to go through and at least bring some of my unfinished works to an end. This one should have at least a few more chapters. Hope you enjoy and sorry for the really long wait.

Six months have passed quickly as now the  trial is fast approaching and Mark is getting nervous. He doesn't want to show it in front of the others because everything is going well for a change, no drama to speak of and they're all living peaceful lives.
"Jackson? What do you think about going on a trip? Just us two. We could fly to another country or just go to a remote cabin around here, just to get away? Leave all of our stress and drama behind." He looks up to Jackson as he is again laying in his lap getting a gentle scalp massage.
"Of course baby, anywhere you want. Just say it and we'll go." He leans down and kisses mark on the lips sweetly. Mark is a little taken aback, he was expecting at least a little resistance, but what he doesn't realize is that there is still so much to learn about Jackson. Jackson is very observant, especially with Mark, he tends to feel his emotions right along with him. He can sense the tension and fear radiating off of his sweet boyfriend and it pains him to not be able to do anything about it. No he doesn't have special powers, he just cares that much.
"Ok, I think I want to go to a cabin in the woods, with maybe a lake that we could spend sometime fishing or boating?" Jackson smiles thoughtfully.
"That sounds amazing, I'll set up the rental now, you get packed and we will go this Friday and stay for a whole week." Mark jumped up bumping noses with Jackson in the process, resulting in both of them huddling in pain.
"Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry!"
"It's ok." Jackson says rubbing his nose. After a few minutes of giggles they go ahead with their plans.

The drive there was as fun as they could make it. They talked about nonsensical things and sang along with the radio. After a while though Mark fell asleep, Jackson kissed his hand and whispered I love you as he continued the drive there.
When he finally turned into the driveway Mark woke up and stretched before leaning over and kissing his cheek.
"Oh my god it's perfect! Thank you. You picked the most beautiful place." He says looking around wildly before swinging his door open and stepping out.

It is peaceful and calm and everything Mark asked for. He excitedly took the key from Jackson's hand and ran to the door, Jackson followed smiling ear to ear at how happy his baby is. He finds Mark staring out the window to the lake with tears in his eyes, he quickly rushes to him and ask what is wrong as he holds him close.
"I don't know, this is so perfect and you are so perfect and I feel so safe with you. I just sometimes have these irrational fears you know? I mean yeah he was my ex but for what we had for as long as we did, I never in a million years would have anticipated that." Jackson hums just listening and holding him tightly.
"It makes me feel like I need to be cautious with everything and everyone and I hate this feeling. I'm hoping that maybe we can spend our time here forgetting everything, just for a little while." Jackson pulls away a little bit and holds his shoulders, looking him in the eye.
"I will do everything in my power to do that, I love you so much and I want us to have a great time together but first we need to bring in our stuff." He says smirking. Mark laughs and runs out to the car, he grabs as much as he can carry and goes to find the bedroom. When he does he's awestruck, it is huge and cozy and the fire place is beautiful.
He pulls their clothes out and puts them in drawers and all the while his head is spinning with ideas, so much so that when Jackson walks in he spills his thoughts immediately.
"I want to move." He blurts out. Jackson is stunned at this sudden confession.
"I want to move into a new place with you. I want it so much. What do you think? Is it too soon?" Jackson softly smiles at him and wraps his arms around his waist.
"I love it. Yes of course I want to get a place with you, are you sure you're ready though? This means you have to finally tell your mother." Mark sighs and looks down.
"I did, I already told her like two months ago." Jackson is floored, never once has he mentioned this to him.
"Why didn't you tell me? Did it not go well? Oh my god she hates me doesn't she?" Mark giggles.
"Remember when I said it didn't matter if we had everyone's support, as long as we have each other?" Jackson nods and pulls him in for another hug.
"I was so happy that day, I couldn't wait to tell her. She saw that I was happier, she could tell there was someone special in my life. She told me she could tell I was being treated like I should be. But when she asked who it was and I told her, she said no. It can't be you. So I said goodbye, and walked out with my head held high." He looks in Jackson's eyes and holds his hands in front of him.
"I love you, you make me happy and I deserve to be happy for once and if she can't accept it then that's on her. I want you in my life forever, and I want to live with you and someday when you are ready I want to marry you." Jackson has tears in his eyes as he leans in and kisses Mark softly on the lips.
"I hope you mean that because I plan to stick around forever." Mark laughs softly through his tears with Jackson soon following.
"We will start house hunting when we get back, for now I have other plans for you." Jackson says as he leans in and captures Mark in a steamy kiss, pouring all of his happiness into it. He picks him up and carries him to the bed, laying him down. He makes quick work of stripping him of his clothes before removing his own. He connects their lips again while slowly grinding into him. No words need to be spoken, they know each other's signals and needs enough.

After a lazy afternoon in bed they made dinner together and sat outside to eat. For Mark this is exactly what he needs.