It was a nice day in Sandover Village...Jak woke up with the sun , his eyes as bright as the sky. He sat up in his bed with a big yawn and stay there for a moment just blinking. Jak put his feet on the floor , stood up , stretched and ran out the door. On his way to wake up his best friend Daxter who would surely be sleeping.

To Jak's surprise Daxter met him halfway. The two both stopped to catch their breaths. Jak grinned at Daxter who said in return "So Jak what kind of trouble are you getting me into today?!" Being a kid of action more then words Jak grabbed Daxter's wrist and led them on their next adventure. Daxter smiled as he watched the back of his excited friend...

That was until he saw where he was leading him to. "I strictly remember old man Green telling us NOT to go there!" But of course the words had no effect on the hero to be. Jak wouldn't let go of Daxter's wrist until they were on the dock in front of the Fishermans boat. Jak hopped in the boat and turned around to reach his hand out to Daxter. Daxter looked at Jak with his arms crossed and foot tapping. "Are you crazy?!" Daxter snapped. Jak shook his head up and down with a closed eye smile in response.

Daxter paced back and forth on the dock "What if we get captured by lurkers and they decide to cook us or what if a lurker shark chomps a hole in our boat or worse! What if we get caught by Samos?!" Daxter said as he made gestures while pacing. Daxter turned to Jak with question but Jak shrugged with a smile on his face. Jak reached his hand out to Daxter again but this time his facial expression was different.

Jak's eyebrows were furrowed , his blue eyes peering up at Daxter. Daxter's heart started fluttering as he stared into them for too long , he turned his head as it was too much to bare at his young age. Daxter knew in his mind that when Jak reached out it meant "Trust me." Daxter looked at Jak again , Jak who was smiling. "Fiiine!" He sighed defeated and took Jak's hand. Jak helped Daxter into the boat "I hope you know how to drive this thing." Daxter complained. Jak started the engine and they were on their way to Misty Island.

"I can't believe I'm doing this." Daxter said to himself as he took a seat. The sunrise at sea was a sight to behold. Daxter found himself enjoying the ride. The wind blew through his hair , the sound of the engine silenced his thoughts. Soon Daxter's eyes rested on his best friend and his heart started beating again. Jak seemed to be enjoying the ride too...He had a smile on his face. Jak was too busy navigating the boat to notice Daxter's stare. Daxter then started to daydream about the day before.

He and Jak were busy all day helping Samos and the villagers. Then Daxter bursted out laughing because he remembered when Jak stepped in yakow shit when they were helping that lazy farmer. Jak glanced at Daxter when he began laughing. He shook his head in disapproval knowing Daxter was probably laughing at him. Soon the boys reached their destination and Daxter began to regret his decision. "Heh...they don't call it Misty Island for nothin!" Daxter said nervously as Jak got out of the boat. Jak turned around to reach his hand out to Daxter. Daxter looked into Jak's eyes seeing an all to known mischievous expression. Daxter got up from his seated position and took his best friends help. Jak put his arm around Daxter's shoulder and neck , leading him off the dock and onto the creepy island.

Daxter couldn't believe his friends bravery...and he followed knowing he would be protected. Jak peeked at glance down at his nervous friend as they walked. Jak stopped Daxter and gestured for him to wait. Jak went ahead to clear a safe path for his cowardly friend. Daxter could hear bones clacking and the sound of fist impact. He cringed feeling sorry for whatever poor monster Jak was beating. Soon Jak returned to Daxter's position giving him a nod and smile of approval; Jak's fists glowed with red eco. Daxter ran up to Jak impressed and proud. Together they explored Misty Island until they discovered a dark eco pit.

Daxter didn't always have these feelings for Jak...They gradually grew over time until it became big enough for Daxter to notice. He kept it to himself for years until it got too much for him to keep in any longer. Daxter was afraid...afraid of what people might think, afraid of rejection. He was afraid of losing the person who made him feel safest in the world. He stole glances in their time together , enjoyed when Jak grabbed his wrist. He loved his best friend more then he should and was in turmoil over it for a long time.

Today Daxter was sick of it and decided to take chances , just like Jak would. Today Daxter would take this opportunity and confess to Jak about his dormant feelings. Daxter thought since they were alone and who would Jak tell?...nobody.

They both peered into the dark eco pit , the dark ooze seemed to be alive , trying to get out. Daxter turned his head to Jak who seemed mesmerized by the dark eco. He cleared his throat to get Jak's attention. Jak quickly met Daxter's eyes , ears perking. Daxter began to stutter "Ah...um..." as he turned to face his friend with a slight blush. "Jak..." Daxter mustered up the courage to look him in the eye. His heart was beating wickedly but determined , he kept his eye contact while he began to talk. "I...I..." His lip quivered and his voice shook. Jak just stood there patiently...unknowing.

Daxter took a deep breath in and out "Can you close your eyes?" Daxter questioned while looking at his feet and clenching his fists. Jak raised a brow then nodded and closed his eyes. Daxter looked up at Jak while biting his lip. Jak's eyes were closed...Daxter was shaking and his heart was screaming. He took a few steps ahead and closed the small distance between them. Daxter nervously put his hands on Jak's shoulders; Jak smiled at contact. Daxter leaned in hesitantly and placed a soft kiss on Jak's lips. Daxter forced his eyes shut when Jak jolted and gasped. Daxter's grip on Jak's shoulders tightened as if not wanting him to run. Seconds felt like minutes to Daxter and he loathed himself more as time passed. "I.." Jak whispered; Daxter immediately looked up at Jak in disbelief.

That's when he saw a lurker sneaking up behind Jak with a club. "Behind you!" Daxter interrupted while pointing at the enemy. Jak turned around with a growl but it was too late , the barbaric lurker attacked. Jak was knocked back and bumped Daxter into the dark eco pit. Jak looked back horrified , anger quickly took over and he killed the lurker in a blind rage. He only stopped beating on the creature when something flew out of the dark eco pit. "Man that stung! I told you we shouldn't have come here and you listened!" Daxter shouted. Jak was staring at Daxter whom blushed "...What?!"

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