Wide awake, looking through the window, Jackson's mind was struggling to find something to entertain himself. There was another hour ahead of them before the bus arrives to its destination. He looked at Amber, then at Yugyeom, sleeping soundly on their bench. Its the first time the bus was filled with perfect silence. He looked at Mark, concentrated on the music flowing through his headset. He was sitting on the front row of the bus, right next to the guide guy. Jackson didnt even bother to join him, Mark wouldnt even talk at times like that.
He leaned forward, gently placed his chin on the back of your bench, then tilted his head to look at you sleeping figure, your head hitting the window from time to time as the rode became bumpy. He stared at you for a while. He was thinking, his glare softened. He took out his neck pillow and gently wraped it around you neck so your head would stop hitting the dirty glass. He stood up and sat on the bench in front of him, right next to you. He smirked. He could do anything since everyone was asleep. He gently cupped your cheek and slightly moved your head so he could have a better view of your sleeping face. As his other hand was slowly approaching your other cheek, you bruscly left your index up in front of his nose
''If the tip of this sharpie touches my skin in any way, I'll sue you.'' You mumbled sleepily, your eyes still closed.
Jackson's smirk disappeared and he returned to his seat, sulking. He put the permanent sharpie back into his backpack ''Close enough'' He whispered to himself.
You straightened your back and slowly turned around, squinting your eyes. ''Jackson...''
''Yeah?'' He answered, still organizing the things in his bag.
''Why is there a mushroom on your forehead?...''
''Wait what?..'' He quickly hurried to open his front camera. ''W-Why is there a di- AMBER!!'' He kneeled on Amber's bench next to him and shook her up so she would wake up.
''Ohhhh~ Morning Jackson! You look prettier than usual. Did you put makeup on?'' She said, rubbing her eyes as she was slowly waking up. Followed by Yugyeom that was now confusedly looking back at Jackson holding Amber by the collar of her coat.
''Why is THIS on my forehead?!''
''Ask Yuggs it was his idea.'' She nonchalantly answered.
''I actually thought i could trust you'' He smiled at the girl behind him.
''Gee...it was so calm earlier.'' The guide told himself, shaking his head ''Jackson, get off of Amber. You can't fight inside the bus. We'll arrive soon to get back to your seat.''
Jackson did as he was told. As he was about to ask you something you were already up, walking towards Mark. He looked at your back and became silent. Suddenly, he felt vibrations. He looked around and found your ringing phone under your green jacket he looked at the caller ID.
Father.
He looked at the caller again, then he looked at you. The call disappeared, and he turned your phone off.
''Let her live. Stop the Stress. Atleast for these 2 days'' Hey said to the phone before putting it back.
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Mark finally explained what these ''Missions'' were all about. These were simple activities that were going to help Got7 raise in popularity and entertain their audience. It really is like a few days off for them. Except the fact that they were going to be filmed. and your job was to film them during their broadcast and during the times when the staffs are not around. This whole situation seem very stressfull. How are they still so calm? How does Jackson do to keep his positivity 24/7? People are constantly watching over them. Even so, it seem like they're enjoying their job. On the other side, its way more interesting and diversified than the routine of an average student.
You were separated in two groups, and two different locations of and island. Your group is going to spend the night a small hotel located on a mountain near a river and a beautiful little lake. The water is transparent and clear. Good place for fishing. The other group, including Youngjae, Jaebum, Bambam, and Jinyoung, are going to accomplish their missions at the beach and spend the night at a lodge. Who chose the location for your group? Amber did.
''Do you know what the missions are?''
''No clue, but i think it'll be pretty interesting'' Mark said.
''Sure it will, it's always fun'' Jackson appeared and sat next to you on a bench for 2 and Mark was squished into the window.
''Jackson...?'' you looked at him confusedly.
''Hey did i tell you about our new song?'' he said as you shook your head for negative.
''Ok guys we've arrived'' The guide announced. ''Get off the bus and go this directiong'' He pointed towards a building.
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''Alright so should we repeat all the rules?''
All of the teens let out loud complaints.
''We spent like 50 hours on these rules can we just get straight to the missions and enjoy ourselves on this sunny day?'' Amber shot
''I Agree! Can you just tell us the first mission? Can we chose it? Are we separated in teams? Individual?'' Jackson kept asking.
''I see you guys are impatient to start...'' the guide continues as you and some others camera men were already filming.
You were happily standing in front of them, enjoying what you were doing and excited to learn more about their routines. It was like watching a live tv show and being part of the small audience that won a VIP ticket. You felt like you were creating memories and you were glad. Even though it might have been way better if you were part of them. So you could also have something to remember, but you're not supposed to participate. Plus, they're four. If they have to play by teams, its only fair.
''So the first Mission is the fishing. You'll have to catch as many as you can. The winner will be able to chose the next mission. Theres many types of fish but theres one type that is quite rare and hard to catch. If you cath this-'' He showed them a picture of a pretty white fish with few orange spots. ''You would get a free food-ticket''
Smiles appeared on their faces and their eyes sparkled with excitement.
''What kind of food??'' Yuggyeom asked.
''The company can buy any meal you want of any price''.
Your eyes widened along with theirs. The game is getting even more interesting.
''What are the others eating then? The ones that didnt catch that fish?'' MArk asked.
''They eat what they've caught''
''Cruellllll'' Yuggyeom screammed
''You have 2 hours guys enjoy yourselves. But if you dont catch anything at all you've lost your dinner'' the guide smirked.
''Nooooooooo comme on!!'' Amber whinned. ''I'm so bad at this.
''Do your best! Hey, you, what's your name?'' The guide turned around and looked at you.
''Me? My name is Y/N''
He gave the sign to turn off the cameras and sent the group to get the fishing equipment. Then he came closer to you. ''You're the one in charge of today's vlogs right?''
''Yes, thats right''
''Are you good at filming? No wait, why would they hire you if you weren't'' He asked, responding to your own question. You made a wry smile and waited for orders.
''My name is Olly. If you ever need my help or if there's a problem just come and see me.'' He friendly introduced him to you. ''You see, the staffs and I have a little problem with the time organization at the moment, then we got a few problems on the way here. We need all their presence to finish the schedules. So I'll need your help. If I ask you to film with the guys by yourself, would you be able to to that? Plus I think they'd be more compfortable filming with their friend''
''I'm pretty sure I can do it, but if they ask some questions related to the missions what am I supposed to do?''
''You have my number and other staffs numbers if there's something wrong, you can call us. And don't worry if they say something they shouldn't on camera. This isn't a live broadcast, we can easily edit out what shouldn't be in the video.''
You simply nodded and he thanked you. This was probably the most confident thing you said this year, you thought.
You joined them near the lake . As you were walking towards them them looked at you confusedly. Expecting other cameramen to come.
You explained them the situation and they sighed.
''Well it isn't that bad its a vlog after all, It should be fun even with one camera'' Yuggyeom reassured.
''Hey Y/N do you have another camera with you?'' Amber asked.
''Yeah sure, why?''
''Fishing can take a while sometimes I can help filming.''
''You don't have to-''
''Nahh Nahh its okay'' Jackson barged in '' The fishing can take a lot of time and patience at times we can use that time and play with the cameras''
''You know what happened last time when you decided to play with a camera?'' Yuggyeom exclaimed.
''........I dropped it in the bathtub...full of water''
Amber laughed.
''Good thing it was waterproof'' Yuggyeom concluded.
''Whatever we'll be carefull''
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The fishing was indeed tiring. They started 20min ago and still nothing.
Jackson lost patience and came to you. Both of you sitting on a rock.
''Remember the new song I mentionned earlier?''
''In the bus?'' You asked, turning the camera off for now to save battery.
''Yeah, you know what JYP made us do a few months ago near the company building?''
''What?'' You looked at him and smiled, curious.
''Do the choreography in front of an audience.''
''What's wrong with that?''
''We had to do it ugly''
You chuckled '' I wish I could see that''
''You can, it's on youtube''
''Theres no wifi''
''Then I'll show it to you from my phone'' He took out his phone out of his pocket.
''You actually saved it on your phone??''
''It's still funny alright??'' He found the video and held the phone between you and him. The distance between your heads became smaller. But you were more comfortable around him than you were before.
You were trying to hold in the laughter, hiding your mouth with your hand.
''HAHAHAH your hair omgg, your face!!!! What were you thinking???''
Jackson was laughing too. He smiled, his finger brushing some of his hair behind his ear.
You noticed that this was one of his cute habits when he was feeling flustered. But he didn't seem uncomfortable showing you the video.
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Yuggyeom looked at you in the distance and sighed. He felt calm. Taking a break from his emotions. He kinda felt thankfull towards you for letting him alone when he asked you to do so. He knows he'll have to discuss the matter with you soon but he didn't want to create any more drama during this trip.
His gaze was pulled towards a sound, a distant sound in the water, then it struck him-
''JACKSON, YOUR FISHING ROD!!'' Yuggyeom stood up from his seat and called Jackson, whose head and leggs suddenly went towards his assigned place. You quickly turned the camera on and ran with them to get a better view of it.
The first Fish of the day.