Jackson's POV
"What's up with the smile Jack?"
I lost count at how many times that question was asked to me on the day I agreed to be Jason's friend. I couldn't keep myself from smiling, it just happened. My mind kept replaying the moments I had with him and then a smile was formed on my lips. I had never felt this happy before and it was the best feeling ever.
The next day I woke up early and did all my work. I was expecting Jason to come and I wanted us to have enough time to chat, so I finished my work early and waited for him. When the morning passed with no sign of him, I told myself that he may come in the afternoon. So when the night came, I was a bit disappointed since he didn't show up.
The twins assured me that he will show up tomorrow and that maybe he was just busy to show up on that day. So with a smile and hope that he will come tomorrow, I went to sleep. What I didn't know was that he would not show up the next day or the day next to that. Days passed and turned into a week with no sign of him. A week turned into two and I felt my heart break. I was ditched by a new found friend and I didn't even knew what I did wrong.
"I want to go home for some days. I need some time alone." That was what I said to Minerva when I woke up. I needed sometime alone to think of what was happening to me. I didn't understand why I was feeling so down because of being ditched by Jason. Sometimes it felt like rejection and that hurt so much.
She allowed me to leave and I assured the twins that I will be fine on my own. They didn't want to let me leave alone but I refused to have them go with me. I needed to deal with my feelings alone. So I left the orphanage and went to the place I called home.
I was glad when I found the house not in good shape. Working on it would help me not think about my failure at friendship. I know to other people, friendship wasn't a thing to get worked up on but it was different for me. For once in my life, I felt that I had someone to call a friend, a real friend. So yeah, it was a big deal for me.
What I didn't expect though, was a knock on the door. Imagine my surprise at seeing him outside my door. When I saw him scanning my body, I felt something. Self-conscious. What will he think about my body? Was it good enough for him? Did he like what he saw of my exposed skin? I quickly brushed off the thoughts as I didn't even understand it myself, why I thought of that. I bit my lip in nervous and gasped as I felt him embrace me.
I threw my hands round his neck and held on to him. I could feel his warmth as it spread through my body. Tears fell down my face and I held him tight. I pleaded to him not to move as I wanted to stay that way with him. Jason came back for me. He didn't abandon me or forgot about me. So I cried tears of happiness and relief.
"What are you thinking about?" Jason ask in a whisper beside me and I turn to him and find him already staring at me. I look away from him and gaze back at the sky.
"Nothing much." I say. We are currently laying down in a room inside the house. The twins likes watching the stars at night, so I removed the roof on this room so that we are able to watch the stars while inside the house.
After making Jason stay with me for the night, we prepared supper together. It wasn't much and I was glad he didn't say anything negative about the food I had. After eating the food, I suggested we watch the stars so we ended up on the floor in this room. No one had said a thing until he wanted to know my thoughts.
"Tell me more about you Jack." Jason says.
"There is not much I know about myself. I just know that when my parent's died, I was brought here to live with my aunt and uncle."
"Where are they?"
"They disappeared years ago and I was left with my nephews, the twins." I reply.
"So that is why you live in the orphanage?" He ask and I nod. I know he was still staring at me so he got the answer.
"So you don't know where your guardians disappeared to?"
"No I don't know. I did look for them though but I didn't find them anywhere. I just hoped they had something to tell me about my parents. I was too young when they died so I don't remember a thing." I explain and I feel his hand as it holds mine with a squeeze.
"Don't worry Jack. You are not alone anymore. I'm here for you now." He whispers and a tear slides down my cheek.
I close my eyes to hold in any tears threatening to fall down. I then feel a hand on my cheek and my eyes flew open. Jason uses his left hand as a stand to hold his upper body. He uses his right hand to dry my cheeks. I turn my head in his direction and our eyes lock on each other. His hand fondles my cheeks and then his eyes move away from mine as the gaze at something on my face. Suddenly his fingers touch my lips and a small gasp that escapes me, make them part a little. His thumb trails along my lips and then he starts leaning down.
My wide eyes still on his face while his closes as his face nears mine. His breath fans my face and I hold my breath. Then out of blue, his eyes snaps open and land on mine. We stare at each other and I see the confusion in his eyes. Then he pulls back and stand up from the floor. I look at him in confusion of my own as I see him panic for a bit.
"Uh..ha ha ha," he laughs nervously and I just watch him. "I am tired now and will retire to my room now." He murmurs and leave the room as if he is on fire and running to a nearby river. I sigh as I'm not even sure at what exactly just happened.
"Jackson." I look up at the door and Jason gives me a small smile. "Just wanted to wish you a good night."
"Thank you Jason. Um, have a good night as well." I say and he nods. He stares at me and I just do the same at him.
"I'll uh, just go now." He whispers and I nod. After a minute, he leaves and I sigh.
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I groan as I stretch myself from the mat. I don't remember how I got out of the star room, as the twins named it, and got here in my room. I roll up the mat and stand it against the wall. I fold my blankets and put them beside the mat. I get dressed and walk out of the room.
While walking around the house, I notice how clean and bright it is. For a moment I wonder what happened and then I remember Jason. I turn back and run to the rooms and check the room that I gave to Jason last night. I find it empty of everything and I panic a bit. Where is Jason? I run out of the house and look around for him.
"Jason!"
"I'm back here!" He respond and I run toward his direction.
"What are you do-" I cut myself off with a gasp as I look at what is before me.
"Washing." He says with a smile. I just look at him and all the sheets and curtains he have washed.
"I just thought I will help you a bit. I hope you don't mind."
"No," I shake my head. "Thank you Jason."
"Oh, okay."
"I will collect some water so I can start cleaning the plates then prepare breakfast." I suggest with a shy smile. I still can't believe he helped me with the washing and house cleaning.
"I already did that." He says sheepishly.
"What?"
"I mean I cleaned the plates and fetch water for you. I don't know how to cook so I didn't do that." I look at him in wonder and I see the blush on his face. Hehe, someone is embarrassed.
"Thank you once again Jason. I will get started on breakfast then." I say and at his nod, I walk back to the house with a smile.
I take out some eggs that Minerva gave me when I left the orphanage. I fry them and serve them with bacon. I get some juice and pour it in two cups. I run out of the house to call Jason but unfortunately me and him bump into each other. He holds me as he prevents me from falling down. I look at him since we are at arms length.
"Are you alright?" He ask and that's when I hear it. The sound of my heart beating at a fast pace. Yesterday's moment flashes in my mind and my heart beats frantically.
"I-I am f-fine." I stutter out my response and he stands me straight. I take a step back from him and clear my throat.
"Breakfast is ready." I say and turn back to the house in long strides. I just had to be far from him.
I take a cup and go to take some water from the bucket but then it all froze. The cup in my hand falls to the floor and breaks. I gasp at the sight in front of me. I hear footsteps coming closer to the kitchen and I turn back to face the door so that I can lock it. To my surprise, the door is glued with ice to the wall, sealing it closed.
"Jackson!" Jason shouts from outside as he tries to open the door but it doesn't give in.
"I'm fine. I will be right out soon!" I shout to him.
"Are you sure you are okay?"
"Yes I'm fine Jay." I say and with an okay, he walk away from the door.
I sigh at the mess in the room. This has not happened in years and I wonder why it happened now. I accepted the fact that, I can ice things up, years ago. This was one of the reasons why I wished my aunt and uncle were still around. Maybe they had answers for me and my mysterious ability. This ability made me curious at who or what my parents were but I knew I won't have an answer to that.
I take deep breaths as I try to calm myself down. One thing I found out about this ability is that I likely do it when I can't get hold of my feelings. And I know just what made me do it this time. Jason. The feelings were too much and I hope I find a way to get a hold of them or else I will be icing everything.
After calming myself to the point where the ice starts melting, I open the door and walk out. I find Jason already sitting at the table and I take my own sit.
"I couldn't start eating without you." He tells me and I nod.
"Well, breakfast is served." I say with a smile and we start eating.
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