WISE FRIEND

MORE THAN ENGOUH ENEMIES

Jackson was sitting at his desk while looking at his computer wondering how things are going with Dylan and Rikey. He could not help to worry about the safety of his beloved brother, Jackson was holding the tumbler with his right hand against the side of his head, the cool feeling of the glass with the half melted, two ice cubes relaxed him a bit. Drinking whiskey on the rocks has it perks for situations like these, but there was another thing that was bothering Jackson and that was the conversation he had with Bryce. As Jackson thinks about it the more it nibbles on him. With frustration Jackson stood up and grabbed his car keys to head out and try and fix things. Jackson stood in front of his car checking his phone before getting in, just to make sure his brother did not send him anything yet, but there was no massages yet.

Jackson Got in the car and drove to the Hype House just to find that the Sway members already left. Jackson decided to go inside anyway to ask Chase is he could give him the location of the Sway House, which would obviously make Chase suspicions about Jackson's reasons. Jackson just walked in the house for he was more than just a face now, he was friends with everyone and even got the green light to just waltz in, no need for knocking. As he walked in he found Chase and Austin wrestling on the couch to see who is stronger between the two. "Who ever pins the other one wins", Jackson said and with that both boys jumped up as if they where caught doing something highly illegal. "What are you doing here?", Chase asked out of breath. "I missed you to much to stay away", Jackson said with an innocent look on his face. "You did?", Chase and Austin asked at the same time. "Mmm, you'll never know". Jackson said with an evil smile. "Actually, my reason for me being here is that I require the location of the Sway House, for I have unfinished business with one of the members", Jackson said while looking straight at Chase.

"Unfortunately I am not allowed to give you the location of the Sway House, but I can take you there?", Chase said with an curious look. "Well...I guess that will have to do then.", Jackson said with no care in the world. "What business do you have with a Sway member?", Austin asked Jackson with a look that showed he did not want to over step. "I had a few words, wrong words, with Bryce Hall and I look to fix it.", Jackson said. "He doesn't deserve it!", Chase said loudly. "That might be so my friend, but I have more than enough enemies as it is and I can not afford to have more.", Jackson said while looking at Chase and Chase just nodded his head. "Fine, I will show you the Sway House."

The drive to the Sway House was comfortably quite while Chase was observing Jackson driving and giving him directions to the Sway House. "Are you nervous?", Chase asked? "What?", Jackson said while turning his head to Chase. "Are you nervous?", Chase repeated himself. "No, not really. If he doesn't accept my apology then I know I have done what I could to keep the peace", Jackson said with an emotionless face. "Oh okay, turn right here", Chase said while pointing at a big house. Jackson pulled up in the driveway and killed the engine. Just as Jackson and Chase wanted to get out they saw Bryce, Noah, Blake and Josh storming out of the door. "Well...this is going to be interesting", Jackson said while looking at Chase and Chase giving him a worried look.

"What the hell are you doing here!?", Blake said furious while pushing past everyone and stood right in front of Jackson. Noah and Josh standing in front of Bryce like they were protecting him. "First of all, I do admire you loyalty to your friends. Second of all, I am not here to cause more trouble, I am here to apologize to Bryce." Jackson said with a calm tone in his voice. "Why?", Bryce said at the back. "Well, if you could face me I would be more than happy to explain it to you and maybe call off your guards as well. I must be honest...they are intimidating.", Jackson said while looking at Blake and Noah. "You are damn right and we will kick your ass if we need to." Noah said while standing next to Blake. "Oh I know you will, but when we come to that do not think I will be standing still...", Jackson said looking dead in Noah's eyes. "Okay, okay! How about we get to the reason for you being here." Josh said while stepping in between Jackson and Noah. "Yes! of course, apologies...the moment overtook me.", Jackson said while looking at Bryce.

"I am sorry for the way I spoke to you and the fact that I brought up the whole drug situation. It was not my place to step and the way I threatened you about my title. To be honest, I really don't care that much about it. You have all the right to still hate me, if that is what your heart craves.", Jackson said with a sincere look on his face. Bryce stood there, looking at Jackson, not really knowing how to handle the situation. Jackson stood there for a while longer waiting for a reply from Bryce, but nothing. "Keeping quite carries its own answer, I will take my leave then." Jackson said while looking at Chase. Chase nods his head and goes to the car. Just as they boys open the doors of the black sport car Bryce screams at Jackson. "Sorry! I really did not know how to respond to that, why would you apologize even though you actually stood up for Chase because of me being the ass?", Bryce asked with confusion in his eyes. "It doesn't matter who did the wrong, what only matters to right the wrong. and if I may...we both were wrong on this situation.", Jackson said while extending his hand to Bryce. Bryce took Jackson's hand to symbolise their peace agreement. The other boys standing and observing this whole situation. "Hey! I have an idea! How about you guys come over tonight, we are having a few friends over, if you would like.", Josh chirped. "And I would really like to speak with Chase." Josh added.

"Sure, why not, but I have to go. My brother just texted me that he is looking for me.", Jackson said while greeting the boys and walking back to the car with Chase. The boys drove off and then Chase broke the silence. "Now I am nervous." Jackson looks over to Chase. "It will be fine...I promise.", Jackson said to Chase and giving him a reassuring smile.