Mark sat there, looking at Jeff. Do I work? he asked himself in thought. Yeah. I rape anyone that I could meet to satisfy my needs. He sighed. He knew if he told Jeff the truth, Jeff will be scared shitless. But if he told Jeff that he didn't work, Jeff will probably wondering how Mark gets money. So, the solution is to lie.
"Yeah." he answered calmly, taking a sip from his drink.
"As what? If you don't mind telling..." Jeff asked hesistantly, putting down his spoon and fork as he finished eating his meal.
The waiter came over to their place and asked politely, "May I?" he motioned to the empty plates. Mark nodded his head. The waiter smiled, and took their plates, "Desserts will be serve soon," he said before leaving.
Mark watched at the side window, rain still pouring though it isn't as heavily as it is just now. The waiter came back with desserts before taking his leave. He ate his ice cream slowly as he watched Jeff ate his with happiness. He sighed softly. As what... A rapist? Mark thought, groaning in frustration. He raked his hands through his hair before answering, "A mechanic."
Jeff smiled, too engrossed to his ice cream that he didn't look up when he speak. "Maybe you could teach me how to fix cars,"
Mark smiled slightly, "Sure. But I'm more to bikes."
"That'll do too." He looked at him, smiling at him briefly before focusing on his ice cream. Both ate their ice cream in silence. Mark however were too full to eat his ice cream, he gave it to Jeff who took it with delight.
Mark smirked, "Ain't you're full?'
Jeff returned the smirk, "I always have place for ice cream! And skittles too!"
Mark arched his eyebrow, "You like skittles?"
"No. I love skittles!" Jeff smiled brightly.
Minutes later, Jeff had managed off to eat both the ice creams. Mark raised his hand, requesting for the bill. The same waiter came to them and show Mark the bill. Mark paid the waiter who returned the change. Both went out of the diner side by side, stopping just outside the entranceway. It's drizzling, but it's better than heavy rain. Mark noticed Jeff shivering slightly despite him wearing a long sleeve shirt. Mark took off his dark brown leather jacket and wrapped it around Jeff.
Jeff clutched onto it, smiling shyly, "Thanks." he whispered.
Mark smiled in returned, "Come on," he lead the way to his bike. They pulled off moments later, heading towards Jeff apartment. Before they knew it, they had arrived at Jeff's apartment with Jeff who were standing at the doorway while Mark stands outside.
Jeff bite his bottom lip, and asked hesistantly, "You.. want to come in?" As comfortable as he starting to feel around Mark, he still doesn't trust him completely.
Mark shook his head, "Naw, it's late. You should go to sleep so that you have energy tomorrow."
"Tomorrow? Where we're going?"
"To the amusement park. Remember? Pinkie Promise?" Mark replied, smiling when Jeff blushes. "I'll be around noon. So better get ready by then."
Jeff nodded. He can't wait to go to the amusement park with Mark. The man he started to feel safe with Mark around. Although he didn't trust him completely, he definitely had gained a little trust to Mark since he didn't do anything inappropriate...yet.
"So, yeah. See ya tomorrow. Better lock the door. Bye, good night. Sweet dreams!" Mark winked at him before walking off.
Jeff closed the door, locking it before leaning on it. He sighed happily and then he just realized that he's still wearing Mark's jacket. He thought of giving it back but, since Mark will be back tomorrow, he'll give it to him tomorrow then. He shrugged the jacket off and pull it closed to his chest. He looked around the apartment, still a mess just like yesterday. He's brother still hasn't come back. He let out a sad sigh before walking towards room. He put Mark jacket on the chair nearby the window before changing his clothes to white tank-top and a short pants. He climbed on the bed, smiling and closing his eyes as he thought back about what happend today. Mark had been extremely nice and kind to him. Treating him dinner, putting his jacket on Jeff and even pinkie promise for amusement park. He sighed softly before drifting to sleep.
The next day, Mark took a deep breath before knocking on Jeff's apartment, hiding both of his hands behind him, holding on tightly on the thing that he had bought while he's on his way here. He smiled when Jeff opened the door, looking ready as ever.
"Hey." Jeff whispered, returning the smile.
"Hey. I've got something for you. Close your eyes." Mark instructed.
Jeff stood there, his eyebrows raised in question. He gulped, wondering if he should do as he was instructed. He bit his lower lip nervously.
"Don't worry. You'll like it for sure." Mark said reassuring, winking at him.
Jeff closed his eyes after a few minutes of hesistation. He's heart is pounding fast that he felt as if it'll burst in any moment. He let out a slow breath to calm down his nerves, waiting anxiously for Mark to do whatever he wanted to do.
Mark frowned seeing Jeff nervous around him. He wants him to be more open to him, be more comfortable. He have to work on that somehow. He bring the thing infront of him, and said, "You can open your eyes now,"
Jeff opened his eyes, and widened in excitement. Mark is holding Skittles! He smiled widely and snatched the skittles from Mark and start munching on it.
Mark watched in amazement. This kid really loves Skittles. He decided to buy one whenever he'll be seeing Jeff. "Ya really loves Skittles huh?" Mark commented.
Jeff nodded with enthusiasm. He looked up at Mark and hold out his Skittles, "You want some?"
Mark shook his head, "Never tried it before."
Jeff frowned at that. Mark never tries it before? Oh well, he's going to change that. Mark will loves it once he taste this heavenly sweets! Jeff took out one skittle from the Skittles wrapper, and held it out to Mark. "Try it."
Mark shook his head again, "No thank you. I bought it for you, so you eat it."
"But you never tried it before. You should try atleast once." Jeff reasoned. He still hold out the skittle to Mark. When Mark didn't make any motion that he's going to take it, Jeff decided to take matters on his own hands. He near the skittle to his mouth, the skittle touching Mark's lip. When Mark didn't bother to make an effort to open his mouth, Jeff gave the most cutest puppy dog eyes to him, pleading him to try this one little skittle.
Mark looked down at Jeff when he did that. Jeff looks so cute that he finally gave in and parted his lips slightly so that Jeff could insert the skittle inside it. He chew the skittle slowly and made a face. "It's sour!"
"Well, that's because you bought the sour kind!" Jeff told him, chuckling at the way Mark made faces which is adorable.
"It's not funny." Mark grumbled, pouting slightly.
Jeff giggled. "You want more?"
"Nope. Are you ready?" Mark asked, stuffing his hands in his jeans pocket while looking at Jeff from head to toe.
Jeff blushes at the attention. He nodded and were about to close the door behind him when he remembered something, "Oh, wait!" Jeff rushed into his apartment and went straight to his room. He picked up Mark's jacket that's on the chair before rushing to the front. Jeff held out the jacket to Mark.
Mark looked at it for a moment before looking at Jeff, asking "Do you want it? Ya can have it if ya like it."
Jeff stood there in silent. He wasn't sure if he wants to keep it or not. Yeah, the jacket is comfy and smells like Mark but it looks expensive too. He don't want to spoil this jacket with being careless.
Seeing the hesistation in his eyes, Mark took the jacket from him before wrapping it around Jeff body. "Come on let's go," Mark held out his hand, waiting for Jeff to take it. Jeff took it after a few hesistation. Mark waited for Jeff to lock the door before leading towards the elevator, still holding hands.
Jeff and Mark walked around the amusement park mindlessly, looking around the different rides, still holding hands which neither seem to mind. Mark knows that Harry and the rest won't come here, ever. He chuckled at the mere thought of them coming here, riding one of the rides.
Jeff turned to Mark when he heard him chuckled. He frowned in confusion. He looked around the amusement park to see if there's anything funny that makes Mark laugh. When he saw none, he asked, "What's so funny?"
Mark smiled down at him, shaking his head. "Nothing. So, which one do you wanna ride first?"
Jeff tap his chin in thought. He looked from one ride to another, taking in the lines. He decided to go with the shortest lines first. "Let's go over there." He pointed at the location.
Mark eyes widened slightly. It's a Freak Out ride. It simply swing 90°, showing the cars arranged around the pendulum and riders' feet hanging in mid air. He forced a small smile at Jeff, letting Jeff leads the way. Mark and Jeff faces each other as they get comfortable on their own seat that suspended around the bob on the pendulum. The pendulum is supported by two frames.
Jeff smiled widely, "This is going to be so much fun!"
Mark once again fake a smile, sighing softly. "Right..."
"That was fun isn't it!" Jeff exclaimed excitedly as they walked around, deciding which ride they will go next.
"Yeah..." Mark trailed off, feeling slightly dizzy after that ride. He almost puke during that ride. He sat down on a nearby bench, grabbing Jeff wrist gently to stop him from walking. "Let's rest for awhile."
"But I'm not tired." Jeff said. He touch Mark on the shoulder when he saw him rubbing his temple, "Are you okay?" he asked concernly.
Mark gave him a weak smile, "Yeah. Nothing that I can't handle," he winked. He chuckled softy when Jeff starts blushing. "Why don't you go and have fun, I'll rest for awhile."
"It's no fun going alone..." Jeff pouts slightly.
Mark sighed softly, not wanting Jeff to be upset when he wanted him to be happy. He stood up, helding out his hand, "Come on, let's get going!"
Jeff smiled widely. He slipped his hand onto his and started tugging Mark towards the other ride that called, Tilt-a Whirl.
Mark eyes widened, and muttered, "Oh dear god..."
