Day 10. 19

Mark felt something wrapped around his waist and felt something warm next to him. He smiled to himself and almost fell asleep, until he found it odd. He opened his eyes and turned around to see Jinyoung sleeping peacefully. They were in a spooning position. Mark looked at the time on his phone and read 5:47 AM. He closed his eyes and went back to sleep enjoying the others warmth.

Mark's phone went off waking him up. He grabbed it turning his alarm off and got up making his way towards his bathroom. He took a shower and did his morning routine of getting ready. After he finished getting ready he walked to his kitchen and saw Jinyoung plating some eggs. He went and back hugged the other.

"Good morning baby."

"Good morning."

"Did you sleep well?"

"Yes. What did you make?"

"Toast with eggs and a fruit salad."

"That sounds delicious. Thank you love."

Mark sat down next to Jinyoung and they both started eating. Mark sneezed and grabbed a tissue and blew his nose. While eating he started coughing and went to grab some medicine and drank it.

"Hey are you okay?"

"Yeah I'm fine. I'm just a bit sick."

"Why don't you call in sick?"

"I can't I didn't go to work on Friday. I have to go today."

"You didn't go to work on Friday? Why?"

Mark got a bit nervous, but came up with an excuse fast.

"I was sick on Friday as well. I thought that it would've gone away by now, but it hasn't."

"Well. Drink your medicines and I'll make you some soup in the afternoon."

"Okay."

Mark looked at his watch and saw it was time for him to head to work. He grabbed his bag and coat and walked to the entrance and started putting his shoes on.

"Bye Jinyoung. I'm heading to work."

Jinyoung got up and went to the door to walk Mark out. He did and gave the other a peck on the lips before letting him go. Mark smiled at Jinyoung and started walking to the limousine waiting for him.

Mark's day was a breeze to him. He went to meetings, met with other Chairman's, signed contracts, etc. He let out a deep sigh and finished packing his things. He put his coat around him and started walking out of his office.

He walked in a daze towards the limousine and didn't see Jackson in the parking lot waiting for him. Mark was looking at the ground when he saw a pair of shoes. He looked up and saw Jackson looking at him.

Mark bit his lower lip and started walking fast towards the limousine. He felt Jackson grab his wrist and couldn't do anything, but try to keep the tears building up inside his eyes. He sneezed two times in a row and sniffed his nose.

"Mark are you sick?"

"Y-yes." Mark said in a small voice.

"Mark can we talk? I don't want our friendship to be like this. We can talk in my car if you'd like. It's cold and you're only going to get more sick."

Mark's didn't answer and only stood there debating whether he should go and try to save what he thinks he has with Jackson. Or go to his hotel and spend the rest of his day with his Boyfriend.

Mark sighed and massaged his temples as he felt a headache. He looked up and started walking towards Jackson's car. The other only smiled and followed the older to his car.

They both were inside the car in a not so comfortable silence. Mark sneezed again and this time Jackson gave him some tissues to blow his nose with.

"Thank you."

"No problem. M-Mark. I-I'm sorry for what I said to you yesterday. I was angry and sad and I should've thought better about my words before speaking. I know there's no excuse for calling you a coward and that you possible won't forgive me that easily, but I just wanted to say that I'm really sorry."

Mark kept quiet only thinking about the word that had hit him very hard. Not because it was mean, but because it was true. He was a coward a very good one as well. He was dating a guy he didn't like and knew that he was cheating on him. He couldn't break up with the idiot because of his social status and how it would affect the company's image. He liked a guy and couldn't even tell him that. He relied on others to accept his decisions and not question them, when he needed someone to guide him and teach as he never had someone to do so.

"It's okay Jackson. I know you probably didn't mean it. It's okay I forgive. You know I hate to hold grudges against others, so it's okay. But I just have to ask. What was that kiss with Jojo?"

"Ah that. Okay well what happened was.."

Jackson was helping the kids clean up when Jojo came up.

"Oppa, can I talk to you?"

"Sure give me a minute, I need to clean this up first."

"Okay."

After a while Jackson followed Jojo to the room she was leading him to. Not questioning the fact she was taking him to a separate room with no one in it. They both entered the room and the lights came on. Jackson looked at Jojo who was holding out a box of chocolates and a card on top of it to him.

"What's this?"

"Oppa. I-I like you. I hope you can return my feelings."

Jackson looked at Jojo with wide eyes. She was holding her head down and he took a deep breath.

"Jojo put your head up."

She did as she was told and anxiously looked at him waiting for a response.

"I- I can't return your feeling because I like someone else. I'm sorry, I hope you understand."

Jackson bowed his head to her and was going to take his leave when she spoke up.

"Are you really going to reject me? A woman over a man?"

Jackson stopped on his tracks and waited for her to continue.

"I know you and Mark have something going on. It's very obvious only a fool wouldn't see it. You seem like a nice straight person and not a nasty homosexual."

Jackson felt his his hand turn into a fist. He took a deep breath and turned around facing Jojo.

"You know Jojo, you seem like a very smart person, so let me simplify it down for you. I'm not gay okay? I'm pansexual. Before you ask, that means I'm open to being with a man, woman, or transsexual person. I didn't think you would be narrow minded person, but it seems as if I'm wrong. Also if you knew I wasn't straight than why would you try to still date me. You don't know if my dick has been in another guy's asshole. If my lips have been around a guy's cock. Doesn't that bother you? Doesn't that make you uncomfortable?"

Jackson looked at Jojo with a questioning look, waiting for her to answer, but instead she looked at the window and ran towards him and kissed him. Jackson stood there in shock not being able to react. He only moved until he heard someone running behind him. He saw Mark's brown locks and instantly started running after the older.

"That's what happened."

Mark stood there in his seat in shock. Not be leaving his ears. Now he felt even worse and wanted to smack himself for being stupid.

"Jackson I-."

"It's okay. I would've assumed the same thing if I would've been in your position. Just promise that next time you'll talk things out with me and not go away okay?"

"I- okay."

Jackson smiled at Mark who smiled back at him. Jackson leaned towards Mark. Mark closed his eyes and felt the other softly press his lips against his. Mark smiled not caring about anything else in the world right in that moment.

"Should I drive you home?"

Mark suddenly remembered Miguel and the fact that the poor guy had probably been waiting for him the entire time.

"Shit! Fuck! My driver is waiting for me. Oh my gosh I feel so bad. Thank you love, but maybe next time okay?"

"Okay. Take care. Drink some soup and medicine, so your cold can go away."

"Well now you'll end up sick because you kissed me."

Jackson smiled and kissed Mark again taking the other by surprise.

"I'll kiss you even if it meant I would die."

Mark felt his face heat up. He smacked Jackson's shoulder lightly and smiled at the other. He said his goodbyes and headed toward the limousine. He apologized to Miguel, who started the car and drove Mark to his hotel.

Jinyoung started his car and pulled out of the parking lot. Starting his drive towards the hotel.

"I guess that old saying of "What goes around comes around." Is true." Jinyoung said while having a bitter feeling in his stomach.