It is near closing time at the store and Jackson's day has been pretty good. He was still tired but the day was filled with hugs and cuddles whenever Mark had time. Every time they did hug a small warm and fire like feeling was felt by both of the boys. That was when there were no costumers or when Mark had nothing else to do. Mark was sure to give Jackson plenty of breaks so he wouldn't be too exhausted.

The two are currently making the store ready for closing, which means putting all the vegetables back into the large freezer and making sure everything was cleaned up so he didn't have to clean up a lot tomorrow morning.

When the two are finished they took their jackets and walk out of the store, Mark closing it before making their way to Mark's apartment. They get into the car and again the car radio plays softly, hip hop and R&B tunes coming out of it.

Mark takes Jackson's hand and rubbed this thumb over the back of the other's hand. Jackson smiles slightly at his gesture and blushes a little. Mark sees this when he quickly takes this eyes of the road when they're in front of a stop sign.

Mark's mind goes to wonder, isn't he just too cute? The soft blush on Jackson's cheeks suit him well and when he looks down and smiles like that he's too adorable not to be given the attention he needs.

"What did you think of today?" Mark asks curiously.

"I liked it, sometimes it took me a while to understand some things but I eventually got it. I liked being around you today Mark hyung, thank you for taking care of me today I really needed it. And though I might be a bit exhausted now I still loved it today."

"It's nothing Jacks really. You did really well and deserved all the affection you got today because you could put up with me well. I can sometimes be quite the asshole when it comes to my shop, you should ask Youngjae or Jaebum I'm sure they have loads of stories."

Jackson laughs, "I'm sure you're not that bad."

"Oh Jacks, you haven't seen my worst side yet."

"I'm sure you're not that bad hyung, really you put a lot of effort into this store and you take care of it really well. It's only normal that you are kind of protective over it."

"I guess so, I hope you weren't annoyed by me at all."

"I wasn't in any way, I loved it today. Thank you for everything."

"It's nothing Jackson-ah."

They arrive at Mark's apartment and they rush inside as quickly as possible. The weather outside is cold and it is not something both of them loved.

When they get inside they flop down on the couch next to each other.

"What do you want to eat Jackson-ah?" Mark asks, stomach grumbling after he asks the question.

"Everything is fine really, whatever you want to eat."

"I'll order pizza then, I don't want to cook today."

Jackson chuckles, "Whatever you want hyung, you choose."

Mark calls up the pizza delivering service and the orders two pizzas, one margarita and one pepperoni. Mark knows they both love both of those pizzas and that way they can share.

"They said they'll be here in 20 to 30 minutes. What do you want to do in the mean time?"

"Cuddle?" Jackson mutters softly, now that he was seated down again he really craved Mark's touch and he misses Mark's warmth next or around him when he wasn't there.

Jackson's eyes widen as he realized what he just said and he turns red for the nth time that day. Mark looks at his with soft eyes and a soft smile. He can't believe what Jackson just said and he has a little hard time to admit that he wants the exact same thing.

Jackson quickly looks over at Mark to see if he had heard what he just said and when he stares into Mark's eyes and sees the way he looks at him he immediately melts.

It was at this moment Jackson could finally contently admit that he wanted something from Mark. A little more than just being his best friend. He wants to be physically and mentally more attached to him. Jackson wasn't foreign to this feeling and he knows what it is. Usually he would fight it and tell himself that this wasn't something he really wanted and that this wasn't something he should want, but the way Mark looked at him with those beautiful dark brown eyes made him melt completely.

Jackson felt some kind of weight that he didn't know he was carrying with him fall off his shoulders.

He sighed.

"I'm sorry we don't have to if you don't want to." He says.

"No, I want to." Mark moves to the couch and sits down next to Jackson, pulling him in by gripping him by one of his shoulders. Jackson made himself comfortable against Mark, his head resting on the other one's shoulder. His legs draped over Mark's and grabbing him by his waist with one hand, snuggling his head into Mark's chest.

"Gosh, you make me fall for you a little more every day." Mark softly said.

This time it was Mark's turn to be all embarrassed and turning red. He had expected some kind of reaction from Jackson, like jumping off of him, but he didn't.

Jackson was sat there, cuddled in to Mark and his own face became red aswell, coloring his cheeks and the tips of his ears.

Mark assumed Jackson didn't hear his statement, but he was wrong. Jackson had heard it loud and clearly.

Mark holds Jackson by his shoulder and his other hand on Jackson's thighs to support him not from falling and he becomes very aware of his position right now. But unless like the last time where his mind would start panicking and would go in overthinking mode, this time it didn't. It was a change Mark wasn't sure he was ready for but he let it happen.

The pizza arrives soon and the boys ate with pleasure. They watched some Comedy Central and laughed about the cartoons that were on. They both seem to have completely forgotten about the incident from earlier.

They are on the couch with both a pizza box on their laps. Their knees are touching and they felt each other moving whenever they laughed.

They occasionally glance at each other to see if the other wasn't worrying about the thing that happened earlier.

When Mark steals a glance at Jackson he has a piece of cheese just under his lip. Mark stares at him, contemplating what to do when Jackson turns his head.

"What's up?" he asks worriedly.

"Nothing, you just have a little piece of cheese on your face."

"Where?" Jackson begins to lick his lips to remove the piece of cheese but he doesn't catch it.

"Here let me get it for you." Mark leans in and places his hand underneath Jackson's chin gently so he can wipe the piece away with his thumb.

Their faces are almost touching and they both can't handle it well, but they don't show it.

Jackson is tempted to bring up his own hand to Mark's chin and kiss him right then and there. But he can't and he won't. Not until he has figured out his feelings.

Mark is looking at Jackson, whose lips are still slightly moisturized from licking his lips. Mark aswell is tempted to kiss Jackson, he feels the urge and need to close the gap between them. But then again that means he let his mind officially go there and he wasn't sure if he was ready for that yet.

He wants Jackson, he really does. He wants to kiss him and he wants to touch him whenever he can knowing that Jackson feels the same way. But he doesn't know if Jackson feels the same way so he decides against it.

Mark quickly wipes the piece of cheese away and leans back again, pretending he didn't have the urge to kiss his best friend just seconds ago.

After they finish their pizzas it's time for Jackson to head home. He has practice and school tomorrow which made him get up early. Also he probably should go back to inform Jinyoung about everything what happened and about what he feels.

Mark walks with Jackson to his front door and watches Jackson as he puts on his shoes and his jacket. Mark looks at Jackson and he has to admit that Jackson looks good in those skinny jeans. Jackson checks if he has all his belongings and then steps towards Mark.

"Okay I have everything. Thank you so much again for today and yesterday, I really had a lot of fun. We should do this again soon, okay?"

"Yes we definitely should. Get home safely okay?"

"I will, my taxi will arrive in a few minutes. I'll text you when I reach home okay?"

"Yes please."

"Okay Mark hyung, see you later."

"See you later Jackson-ah."

They give each other a quick but needed hug before Mark opens the door for Jackson to make his way outside. Mark watches him as he walks down the stairs and walks to the sidewalk to wait for his taxi.

Mark closes the door and locks it before heading upstairs. The needs a shower and some time to think.

After a quick shower Mark lays in his bed, facing the ceiling. He has a lot of things to wrap his mind around.

What does he want? What is it what he is feeling, is it what he thinks it is?

Mark sighs, thinking about what happened. First it was the cuddle session yesterday evening which he loved. He loves having Jackson on him like that, having him wrapped up in his arms. He loves looking at Jackson's features. His eyes, his nose, his cheekbones, his cute fringe and let's not forget those amazing, plump, kissable lips.

It became clear to Mark just now that he wants something more from Jackson. He was definitely happy with their friendship and he loved what they have. But there felt as if something was missing.

Something felt incomplete.

Mark let his mind go there. Up until now he refused to. He couldn't do it. He couldn't pinpoint what was happening to him but after saying those words today he did realize there was something special going on.

Mark's mind went to all the things that had happened the last couple of months.

When Jackson and him started getting close and when they started becoming more close as friends but also physically. Mark just now realizes that he has been liking Jackson and not just in a way any friend would platonically love their friends.

He wonders what it is like to call Jackson his boyfriend and what it would be like to have him next to him all the time. What it would be like to wake up next to him every day. What it would be like to kiss him. What it would be like to go on dates together. What it would be like to hug each other every second of a free day. What it would be like to make love it him.

The last thought made him feel all warm inside and now he allowed himself to think about all these things he couldn't stop thinking about it. It is dangerous for him.

He closes his eyes and his mind wonders off. What would their friends think? What would Jackson think if he confessed?

An anxious feeling took over as he thought about that. He needed to confess. If he let his mind dig any further into these fantasies he might end up getting hurt, especially if it turns out Jackson doesn't like him back.

Earlier he got a message from Jackson saying he got home safely but he never really replied to it.

Mark:
I'm coming over, we need to talk. I'll be there in 20.

Mark looked at the message he typed. He needs to do this. His feelings will take the best of him if he won't.

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A/N: Sorry for this uneventful chapter but next chapter will be much better. At least, that's what I hope. I still hope you enjoyed! I love you all and thank you so so much for all the support ❤❤

~Jacksonsidiot