https://youtu.be/RoJlJehJU5o

From an interview clip from that time, fic to make a vow 02

WOODEN DOLL

JARK

Mark has a habit of saying few things, especially when meeting strangers or in unfamiliar places. So after coming to the other side of the world to fulfill his dream and finally debuting with the other six members, he was both troubled and relieved at the same time.

The language barrier caused him to say very few words until he was like a doll whose face changed expressions but was speechless. Unfortunately, the dialogue often falls to leader Jaebum and ex-JJ Project member Jinyoung or the energetic BamBam. And missing is Jackson, who is his complete opposite. He is a person who, whether he has a role or not, still insists on saying that he doesn't care in front of Intha in front of Brahma.

What's interesting is that the outspoken Jackson turned out to be the best out of the seven people who avoided giving direct answers that didn't sound like he was dodging questions. Being invited to appear on various programs helps people with short memories but good wits to practice thinking of answers that are pleasing to the audience.

Unlike him, who always feels nervous when speaking more than three words in public, regardless of whether his bandmates are beside him or not. Most of the time, he isn't sure what he should or shouldn't say. Actually, no one knows. Sometimes it just depends on what the person in front of the camera wants the audience to know. In the end, you can just be quiet and let the conversation flow without intending to.

Mark rarely sits in the spotlight during interviews, unless he's doing promotions for China like today. After the concert in his hometown ended and there was a bit of chaos, everyone visited Jackson's place together again. After making all the preparations, filming has begun.

This time, most of the questions focused on Jackson, as evidenced by his seating position. As for him, who was shown on the sidelines probably because he was second best in Chinese. He sat and listened to the questions with a calm expression on his face and everything went smoothly until he got to the second question.

“Jackson had previously said in an interview that he had taken…”

suddenly

The sudden turn inadvertently aroused Mark's curiosity. Why would Jackson turn to Jinyoung when the questions had already been read to him to prepare an answer for?

"...Mr. Yugyeom went to visit the house..."

suddenly

Mark glanced over just in time to see the person on the side looking back again with a small smile on his full lips as his eyes looked over to the person behind him. Only then did he suddenly realize what the other party was thinking.

“...After that, were there any other members you could bring along?”

Look what the negotiator has to say.

Mark was amused and suddenly leaned over to face the person who was stunned. The lips that twitched into a smile before pressing down the corners of the mouth and the eyes that quickly rolled up like a person was trying to hold back laughter, making him want to tease her even more. So he tried to stare and tilt his head to test the other person's patience to see if he could keep a straight face forever.

He laughed inwardly at the answer he heard. If you want to take everyone there, let's bring them all here, right?

"Then let's go, Jackson. Let's go to your house now."

Mark teased and burst into laughter when the owner of his name responded in a low voice.

"You're good at not leaving my name out."

After returning to the hotel and finishing up everything, the dark-haired owner knocked on the room and chased Yugyeom off to find his best friend who claimed to be waiting in another room. As the door closed, Mark couldn't help but tease about the previous interview. Jackson swayed his shoulders and walked over, laying down on the bed that was carelessly piled up with his partner's clothes.

"There's no mistake at this level." Even though he was fully aware that some things weren't appropriate to reveal, he couldn't help but wonder if it had something to do with Lee saying that he had even visited the house before the group's maknae. Not counting a few days ago, when I just stopped by to drop off the mother of the family's youngest son.

"Okay..." he answered before going back to messing with his clothes, with a quick story from Jackson in the background, keeping the room from being too quiet. Until he arranged everything until he was satisfied, Mark climbed onto the bed and lay on his stomach with his hands on his chin, looking fondly at the person next to him who was still gazing nonstop.

“Tired yet?” He raised one eyebrow, his eyes flashing with a playful gleam. Because we have known each other for many years, we dare to tease people without fear that some people will become annoyed if they are interrupted while speaking. Jackson paused while describing egg tarts and the Yellow River and turned on his side, crossing his arms across his waist. Their eyes met and he didn't turn away.

“Since when did you learn to be a small-minded person?” His hook was cut off when he was asked directly. Thinking about it makes me feel annoyed that it's like they all know each other.

“Just curious.”

“Why do you wonder?”

If it were anyone else, he would be quiet and just smile as if he didn't know how to continue because he was afraid of letting loose something that was too honest. But now they were not in front of the camera, there was no script, and the person next to them was Jackson. Mark can then say as he pleases. "Too lazy to explain"

Actually, it's just curiosity stuck in my heart. It's like people wonder which came first, the chicken or the egg. But with some things being explained, the listener still doesn't understand.

“And if I want to know?”

"You're not going to get an answer."

“So you won't get any answers from me?”

"I don't want to know." He made to turn and escape, but strong arms tightened and pinned him in place.

"Ah, just joking like this must make you angry."

Mark couldn't help but roll his eyes. Move your waist nonstop, trying to wiggle your body. “I'm not upset, I'm hungry. I'm going to ask Yugyeom and BamBam to get something to eat.”

“Aren't you going to invite me? If I die of hunger, who will take responsibility for you?”

The owner of the slender face looked at him. Pushing the other person away is not very serious. “I can take responsibility for myself. You went back home to eat.”

“Let's go together.”

“Please don't bother me.”

"What's the problem? My mom likes you to death."

"How do you know? I've never been there before."

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“Eee-- Ae-ra,” he teased, leaning back against his handsome face. The sound that came out was muffled and hard to hear. Jackson fidgeted for a while before turning his face to get some air to breathe before moving to lie on his back so that his body could be comfortably draped over half of his body. The lips were just inches closer to the cheeks, smooth and clear. Both arms wrapped loosely around her thin waist.

“Afraid people will think we're too close?” Mark guessed, looking out the window and seeing the neon lights of the buildings glowing in the distance.

“If I were afraid, I wouldn't go to the ASC Markson show.”

“At that time, whatever work came, I had to accept it first.”

“It's such a hardship, people of the people like us.” Jackson sighed. “Things that I don't want other people to know, I keep them. All told, I'm not excited."

“Tyugyeom also told the magazine. I don't think it's something that needs to be kept a secret?” except that the house owner's closeness to Mark was even stronger than the group's maknae even before they debuted. When a friend goes to a friend's house, they don't see anything worth hiding.

"Yes, it's our story, just keep it for us to know about ourselves." After saying that, Mark was kissed on the cheek. His slender face suddenly became hot with embarrassment from the other's words and actions, so much so that he had to grit his white teeth on his lower lip to hold back his laughter.

“Since when did you learn to be a possessive person?” he teased, using the phrase Jackson said a moment ago, even though he knew the answer in his heart.

“For nothing. It's been like this since time immemorial, talking like I'm a child who loves toys.” Mark let out a laugh until he saw the bemused face of the owner of the chest he was leaning on. So he turned and lightly kissed the corner of the handsome face's mouth in an attempt to comfort him and to prevent Jackson from starting a long complaint because he was too lazy to listen.

It seems that he still doesn't know that this is really the case.

Mark's sparing of words and Jackson's clever twists and turns are just some of the methods that artists in the entertainment industry have to master. But the truth covered in silence and sweet words slowly eroded Mark's confidence little by little. Even I myself don't know what is a lie and what should be believed.

It's a shame, Mark thought as they each picked up their phones to check here and there. Unfortunately, the playtime lasted longer than expected and his trust in the dark-haired boy was completely eroded. Unfortunately, the warmth on their backs made their hearts feel cold, unlike when they first became close. Now everything he has done is to make the other party understand that he is still important.

Now they are just each other's toys. Waiting for the day when one of them gets bored and leaves.

-End-

Can't concentrate on long stories Just type this and end it like this. I'm sorry. Haha.