JACKBAM#1

That day began like any other day for Bambam – well more specifically like any other « quiet » day.  He woke up a little bit before noon, he enjoys sleeping in more than any of s. Today was one of the fewest days he had the chance to do so. He didn’t get this opportunity for a long time, he thought to himself while strechting, satisfied.

In fact, all the members including himself were touring for the past month and they felt so drained and were so sleep deprived they would fall asleep standing up leaning on a wall. 

Not hearing a sound, he thought he was alone in the dorm. He wandered a while in his bedroom, washed his face, ate some cereals and played some games. He started to get bored so he decided to get ready and head to the compagny for some extra training. Usually getting ready would mean a couple minutes for some or less than a hour for others. But for Bambam it meant two hours, two whole hours…Well, maybe less if their leader JB started to yell loosing all patience or if his strict member Junior knocked on his door every single minute to remind him how they will be stuck in traffic and be late because of him. However, it was not one of those days. Today he could relax and be as late and sloppy as he wanted to be.  

He went to the bathroom and started to undress by pulling off his shirt. He put music on his speaker – it was actually Yugeom’s speaker but he couldn’t care less since he considered all the speakers to be his. Loud, catchy and popular songs were playing like always ; he loved to dance randomly to them around the dorm.

Without him realizing, the door opened in his back and someone was standing behind him.

« You are going to practice ? Should I wait for you or not ? » Jackson said gently clapping his and smiling at him.

Bambam, finally realizing he wasn’t alone, looked startled for a moment.

« Aye you scared me I thought I was alone, » he said putting his right hand on his chest and gasping.

Jacskson laughed and hugged him lovingly to apologize.

« The other members are already there so I thought we should go together but you always take so much time I think I should get going,» he continued.

« No, no wait. I’ll be quick I swear I’ll wash up quickly, » Bambam replied happy to have someone aroud. 

Not believing a single word, Jackson still decided to wait. He nodded and left the bathroom. It was past noon so he decided to order in so he could eat with Bambam before practice. He ordered chicken, noodles and Bambam’s favorite stew. He then the TV to distract himself and waited.

After his shower - meaning a long process of skin treatments  and messiness – he danced half in front of the mirror all clean and wet.

Jackson, used to Bambam being  loud while showering or at any ramdom moment of the day, was sitting looking at the bathroom’s door from time to time a bit amused but yet impatient.

Bambam was the one who took care of his skin the most among the seven young men. They would a lot for having some many beauty products because some of them were considered « women’s products ». However, Bambam would not care because he naturally was a proud person and couldn’t stress out more the importance of looking beautiful.

Jackson would be the one who would the most. However, he was also kind of admirative, thinking how his young friend  was so meticulous when it came to beauty and appearance. In fact, he was himself incapable of doing so, being the one getting ready in only a few minutes by putting on comfortable - mostly black - clothes and some perfume. Let’s just say they are total opposite when it came to fashion.

 After one hour or so, when the food was almost cold and half eaten by Jackson alone, Bambam and his flawless skin came to sit next to Jackson.

« Don’t eat, don’t eat, it’s too late and cold, » Jackson pestered while keeping his eyes on the TV.

Without paying attention to Jackson’s words, Bambam already had chopsticks in his hand and was chewing the chicken while giggling.

«  I’m sure you were quicker since there was food, be honest. Is it good anyway ? Warm it up a little bit, it will be better,» Jackson continued to nag yet he couldn’t help but care for Bambam.

« It’s all good, don’t worry. It’s delicious ! » Bambam said before slurping the spicy stew. A big smile appeared on his face, he then started humming but it sounded more like weird eating noises.

Jackson couldn’t help but smile back. He would get so satisfied to see him eat so well, he thought he was so funny and cute. Suddenly, the boredom and the annoyance of waiting for him disappeared and he felt his heart getting warmer and lighter. No matter how entertaining the TV show was he couldn’t stop staring at Bambam and his cute pink tied like an apple. Bambam, in his own world like always, was finishing his food with good apetite while watching the TV with amused eyes, not noticing Jackson’s insistant glare.  No matter what he put on, Jackson always thought it would look good on Bambam. He was wearing a red shirt over a black top and a black tracksuit. But it would look so special and fashionable in Jackson’s eyes. When he is accused by s to think so high of Bambam, he would utter that’s because his friend has so many expensive items everything would look fancy on him.   

After a while, Jackson got closer to Bambam and started hugging him by putting his legs around him and slightly kissing his cheek. His pink haired fellow was so used to Jackson’s overflowing affection, he just let him be without resisting.

« We should go now Jackson hyung, right ? »

« Junior told me JB went to see some friends, and I don’t know about the others. Don’t you want to stay at home ? You’re all I need, » Jackson shouted by making a cute voice and putting his head on Bambam’s shoulder.

« Ew, come on man, » he responded cringing. 

Jackson laughed and hugged him even harder, he loved to with cheesy sentences more than anything.

« Let’s go I did not get prepared for nothing. Plus, the others will be mad at us and say we always laze around the house all day. »

« But I want to take a nap with my little Bambam so badly, let’s not care about them, » Jackson said.

He was hugging him so hard they were now laying on the floor with Jackson still hugging him and was now rubbing his head on Bambam’s chest. Bambam giggled at Jackson’s cuteness. He was thinking about how childish and clingy Jackson would get everytime they would spend time together. Jackson’s soft hair tickled Bambam’s neck which made him to shiver a little bit.

« Stop it. » Bambam whispered.

Jackson and Bambam met way before their debut. They’ve gotten closer over the years and supported one another during good and bad times. Bambam thought how he couldn’t have made it into this industry without Jackson’s support. There were both foreigners but Jackson was so welcoming and reliable it always felt like home with him around. His older friend would look after him every time he was sick, worried, struggling or tired.

As they were lying down, Bambam was thinking about all those good times they’ve spent together and was grateful to have someone as loving and caring. He wished for this moment to last forever, he wished for Jackson to be forever and ever in his life. He loved his bright attitude and his careless personality very much.

« Jackson hyung, i would like to thank you and... » Bambam said getting serious and teary all of a sudden.

« What are you talking about ? Why so serious? »

« It just that every time I remember these past years. Having you around made things so much easier and comfortable. I wish for us to be… »

« Aye it’s okay ! I’m more grateful to have such a funny and cute dongsaeng like you my little Bambam. Don’t worry I’ll always be there for you, » Jackson said kissing him slowly on the cheek.

« Always ? Does he really mean it ? » Bambam thought to himself.

Bambam’s face turned red. He wouldn’t dare to say one more word. They were all the time joking around and having fun he was embarassed it became serious so quickly.

Whereas Bambam, Jackson is very good at sharing his feelings. Bambam would get shy and nervous. His heart was already starting to beat faster.

Jackson stared at Bambam. He couldn’t but hold back his strong feelings for him. He looked at his eyes, his nose, his lips…He kept thinking how everything was attractive on him, even this small mole under the eye, I mean especially the mole ! It looked perfect on him.

Bambam, way too embarassed, avoided eye contact and looked at the ceiling.

« Bambam… » Jackson said hoping for the other to face him. He bit his lip to repress himself from kissing his beautiful pinky lips. Jackson began to understand why he was so into pink recently. 

Bambam finally turned to him and looked straight in his eyes. Jackson got confused for a second. It was the first time he saw Bambam intense and serious. He usually acts childishly but yet there he was acting all serious. I see, he also has this side to his personality, Jackson thought.

« Thank you, » Bambam murmured. He gave him a hug and started to pat Jackson’s back. He burried his face in his neck, too shy to talk any longer about his hidden feelings for his bestfriend. There were more than just grateful feelings, he finally began to realize that lately.

His attitude surprised Jackson so much he freezed for a second with Bambam in his arms. It felt so good, his heart was about to burst anytime. He didn’t expect that. But he wasn’t dissatisfied. It was quite the opposite. He could have stayed like that all day.  

He hugged him back. They kept getting warmer and warmer.

I love you. I love you, too. They thought deep down in their heart convinced of their feelings for one another while falling asleep head-to-head. Their love was so strong it felt like they actually confessed it out loud.

Me, Jackson, will always be with you Bambam.

Me, Bambam, promise to be by your side Jackson hyung.

Bambam and Jackson then dreamed about the happy life they wanted to have together.

They would even have dreamed of their future children if it wasn’t for their members who jumped on them, one by one, and kept kicking their legs to wake them up.