by Nine Volt » 02 Aug 2013 04:14
Requested by JacksonMiller, done by me. <3
Title
It looked like just another chilly winter's day, but Jackson knew today was different. Today was the day. Today he would finally go out and confess his love for his best friend, Nine. The two had been friends since the day they'd met, but Jackson had always longed for them to be more than just friends. But every time he thought to tell Nine his true feelings, he would always back down from fear of rejection or worse. Today... today, there would be no pussying out. Today his true feelings came out to Nine, for better or for worse.
Jackson had been nervous the past few days; the same thoughts kept running through his head. Would Nine reject his love? Or would he feel the same way? He shook his head; No going back on plans, he reminded himself.
He could feel his gloved hands shaking as he pulled his black 2007 Ford Focus into Nine's driveway. He nervously picked up the bouquet of flowers (mostly roses, Nine's favorite flowers) sitting on the empty passenger seat, then got out of the car. Holding the closely to his chest, he silently wished himself luck and began up Nine's front walkway.
He looked up to the front door, and out of the corner of his eye saw the curtains draw back slightly on one of the windows. Nine was looking out. When he saw Jackson, he smiled and waved, always happy to see his close friend. Jackson smiled back but did not wave. He saw Nine move away from the window to open the front door. The door swung open before Jackson could even knock.
"Hey Jackson," Nine smiled, almost pulling Jackson in the door. "What're you doing here? I would've thought you would've been spending Valentine's Day with Acsii." He then noticed the flowers clutched tightly against Jackson's chest. "Are those flowers for her? They're beautiful, she'll love them!"
"They're..." Jackson swallowed nervously, "they're... actually for you, Nine". He extended his trembling hand, for a second worried he might drop the flowers.
Nine's eyes widened as he slowly reached out and grabbed the flowers from his friend. "Oh... thanks," he said softly.
"I just saw r-roses, and I... I t-thought you might l-like them..." Jackson stuttered. "I... Nine, there's something... I need to tell you," he said, looking down at the floor.
"Yeah?" Nine almost whispered.
"I... I've really liked you for a while now, and... Nine..." he trailed off, still looking at the carpet.
"But... what about Acsii?"
"I left Acsii." Jackson admitted weakly.
"But... you two were so happy together!" Nine said.
Jackson looked up at Nine, "I left her for you,"
He stepped closer to Nine, taking the bouquet out of his hands and setting down on the shelf nearby. He took hold of Nine's hand. "I thought I would be happier with you," he said, before Nine could protest.
"Jackson, I... I never knew you felt this way before," Nine said, looking into Jackson's hopeful eyes. "I have a confession of my own," Nine began turning red. "I... every time I look at you, every time I hear your beautiful voice, I realize... we should be so much more than just friends," he finished awkwardly.
Jackson was stunned. "So, all this time you... and I... we both..." he trailed off.
Nine grinned, and Jackson grinned back. Eyes brimming with tears of joy, Jackson roughly embraced his friend. He pulled himself back to say one thing.
"Nine... will you be my valentine?"
Jackson looked deep into those icy blue eyes as Nine mouthed, Yes.
Fin.