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[sub]A [@KatKook] & [@metanoia] Collaboration
Featuring [color=ec9054]Jackson[/color] & [color=hotpink]Miki[/color][/sub][hr][hr]
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[indent][indent][indent]Jackson stood there before he suddenly got taken, it took a moment to even realise what happened, but after he realised who it was he was fine with it. He let out a quick sigh and moved along with Miki so his arm would not strain if he was going to get dragged around. 

"[color=#EC9054]Mikyoung-a,[/color]" He was still respectful in Korean even though in English he is clearly being a prick to everyone, he absolutely disliked having no honorifics and he had hoped that over the summer Miki had gotten used to him using honorifics with her name. "[color=#EC9054]Was it really that bad?[/color]" he asked before wrapping his arm around her, he was pretty comfy around Miki so he was fine with doing this. Even with his underlying feelings for her she was still way too good of a friend to not be this close with. "[color=#EC9054]My guide did a surprisingly good job, and I surprisingly did not hate him. Crazy, I know.[/color]" As they moved, Jackson must have led her since they both ended up on the same wall just a little bit down the hall.

"[color=#EC9054]At this point, I have no clue what this school is going to bring out and I have no idea what to expect. Here’s hoping the teachers are not the worst. Because I swear if these teachers are uhh… These… Teachers are… 바보 ? You know, fuck… What’s the word… They’re 바보![/color]" He said, who knew the word ‘stupid’ escaped his mind just like that?

Miki understood her mother’s language, but god forbid if she spoke in her tongue. It would be as if she forced anyone at Rosefell to know the difference between fine dining and takeout. [color=hotpink]”If they taught these savages, then I wouldn’t hold my breath for these teachers.”[/color] 

Jackson sniggered at her remarks about the teachers in the school, he agreed with her but deep down he knew they were not all bad. 

"[color=#EC9054]I agree, teachers don’t feel like they’re to write home about.[/color]" His eyes then met Miki’s and in total flustered fashion, he faced away, now looking at a very intriguing part of the wall, or so he made it seem.

Miki sighed out, glancing around before returning her gaze to the comforting sight of Jackson’s face. [color=hotpink]“Who did you end up getting for your tour?”[/color]

"[color=#EC9054]Uhh… Some guy named Rico, guy looked like he was smoking weed ever since he was born. Don’t care too much for his last name but he doesn’t seem to be the worst. [/color]" After the red in his cheeks and ears disappeared, he was able to look at Miki in the eyes again, "[color=#EC9054]How about you? Who’s your guide? Bet it can’t be worse than mine.[/color]" He then wrapped his arm a little more tighter around Miki, giving everyone who was looking like they were going to shoot their shot with her the classic Jackson staredown. Works like a charm.

RIco, huh? Miki knew the name only by reputation. She could hardly say she’d be able to spot him if she was asked to pick him from a lineup. Odds were, though, they had to be someone worth knowing if Jackson had so much to say about them. [color=hotpink]“Well, I guess that depends on your definition of [i]worse[/i]. Was mine totally unbearable? Not even close. I was stuck with one of the most plain-jane looking girls this world -- no, [i]universe[/i] -- has known. But RIchie was there, so it wasn’t all bad.”[/color] The Queen of Liberty laughed and thought about how she was probably a third wheel, but she couldn’t say that her tour was totally useless. Ellie did give her some useful information about the Queen of Trash even if she didn’t intend to.

"[color=#EC9054]Well, since you’re done already, you down to hang out?[/color]" He pulled out his phone and saw there were no important notifications, he slid the phone back in his pocket and rubbed his neck. "[color=#EC9054]Well come on then,[/color]" He said, pushing himself off the wall and started making his way down the hall, "[color=#EC9054]Let’s walk, beats leaning on these walls, because who knows what’s been on them.[/color]" He then started leading her through the halls, "[color=#EC9054]Let’s find a teacher.[/color]"

Miki physically repulsed at the thought of what might’ve caused those stains. She wasn’t wearing off-brand. The wrong substance could forever ruin her favorite monday Gucci blouse. [color=hotpink]“As if they would do anything about the stains. Besides, I’m fairly certain we have homeroom together. Don’t need an useless teacher to find at least [i]that[/i] much.”[/color] Miki’s response came with an elitist giggle. 

"[color=#EC9054]Right, [/color]" Jackson clicked his tongue and swiveled to stand in front of her, "[color=#EC9054]So what does Park-ssi want to do?[/color]" He asked rather playfully, hands in his pocket and a smile on his face. He looked behind him then back at Miki, "[color=#EC9054]I’m right behind you wherever you want to go.[/color]"

[color=hotpink]“I [i]want[/i] to go home or to [i]our[/i] school, but--”[/color] Miki let her voice carry into an exaggerated sigh as her hold on dear Jackson’s arm tightened and a needy pair of brown eyes met his. [color=hotpink]“Tell me what you did this summer, Jackson!”[/color] Her voice had a begging tone to it that always got her what she wanted, especially whenever she batted her lashy curls at the focus of her attention. And right now that was Jackson.

Jackson felt the tight grip around his arm and he flinched a little from Miki’s strength, she looked up at him and he felt a wave of emotion rush through his body. He clicked his tongue and faced the other way. "[color=#EC9054]Nothing much, got more plants, watched more dramas, my dad tried to get me to model for Mercedes, and you know, it wasn’t eventful.[/color]" Miki does not know about his skating but he can still trust her with most of his worries. "[color=#EC9054]My dad’s still… My dad, so you know.[/color]" he shrugged and gestured the makeup on his face to cover up the red mark on his face.

Miki clicked her tongue as she listened to Jackson talk about his summer. She had met Mr. Park a few times. The two of them being both from the same school and Korean, she always felt like his father approved of her because she was Korean. Personally, Miki didn’t know what to feel about him. She was always on her best behavior, courteous when she met him, polite and all-in-all, the perfect house-guest, but she can’t say she liked him. 

But in that moment Miki saw the red mark on his face, she gasped. [color=hotpink]“Oh, Jackson…”[/color] she wanted to reach up and touch it, maybe make it better, but something forced her to hesitate. What she did in its stead was tighten her hold on his arm, supporting him with a tighter grasp until she manipulated his arm into a hug. The embrace was sudden for her and she held him as close as she could. [color=hotpink]“I’m so sorry, Jackson.”[/color] Miki didn’t have a lot of friends, but Jackson was one of them. And she seethed for what his father did to him, but her heart broke and she couldn’t quite understand how someone could do that to their own son.

That was it, the moment where Jackson felt like she could fully trust Miki, maybe she could trust her as much as he trusts Juno. He looked down at her and shook his head.

"[color=#EC9054]Don’t worry about it, I’m used to it.[/color]" Jackson replied, forcing a smile on his face, he gave Miki a quick pat on the head before changing the subject, "[color=#EC9054]I know it sucks but you maybe wanna go to a place where we can sit? Standing around here feels… Gross.[/color]" he let out.

Miki let her eyes fixate on Jackson for a few seconds, studying his face as though she wanted to see if there was anything she could do for him. He wasn’t showing signs of feeling sad or anything close to that. She wanted to do more, so if going to sit somewhere more pleasant was what he needed, then she’d sit with him for as long as he needed.

[color=hotpink]“You lead and I’ll follow.”[/color] Words the Queen of Liberty never thought she’d say, but Jackson was one of the few people, potentially the only person, she didn’t mind letting lead her.

Jackson nodded and gestured to follow with his head, he looked down at his watch to see what time it was and went to go find homeroom. He made his way to what seemed to be the classroom with Miki right beside him and put his stuff down on a table, he lightly sat on the table and beckoned Miki to sit next to him. 

The first day really sucks.
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