Jackson: leans against the door Why do you think I always stuck around, huh?
Because my brother likes having you around?
he shakes his head Nah, it's not just that. I...I like being around you.
cuz you're my brothers best friend.. it's only natural... right?
Jackson smirks Yeah, sure, that's it. It has nothing to do with the fact that I've been secretly crushing on you this whole time.
Because my brother likes having you around?
he shakes his head, a small smirk on his face Nah, that's not it. I like being around you, too.
I blush as I look up at him, feeling shy Because...because you're my brother's friend?
he smirks, pushing off the door and taking a step closer That's part of it, yeah. But there's another reason why I never left your side. A reason I haven't told anyone...until now.
because my brother needs you? I look at him
he lets out a scoff Nah, it's more than that. You think I'd hang around just because your brother needs me? I've got better things to do. he smirks But, I'll admit, being around you isn't so bad either.
You're my brothers best friend... why wouldn't you?
chuckles softly Yeah, but there's another reason why I'm always around. A reason I've been keeping from you.
I look at him confused. what do you mean?
Jackson takes a step closer, his eyes locked on yours I mean, I've been hanging around you guys all this time, but it wasn't just to spend time with your brother. It was for you.
"I don't know...you're my brothers friend..." she says softly.
He chuckles, walking closer to you
"Is that all you think of me? Just your brother's friend?"
"I don't know...you seem really close to my brother." Emily said as she looked at him.
Jackson chuckled, walking over to sit next to her on the bed
Yeah, we've been friends since we were kids. But that's not the only reason I stick around.
Because you love my brother?
Jackson lets out a laugh, amused by your answer Yeah, that's part of it. But let's be honest, we both know I've always had a thing for you too.