Jake & MC

Jake & MC 💖

Your Dream…

Chapter 8

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Chapter 8 - You, in my life…

“Then what am I supposed to say? Oshi, how am I supposed to look at you?”

She paused for a moment, amused that he really did surrender that easily. Then she wrapped both arms around his shoulders, rubbing her nose bridge on his neck, inhaling his scent. She closed her eyes, feeling Jake’s body stiffening. She spoke calmly, not before kissing his lips sweetly, not to keep him waiting for too long. “Hm…I love you? Thank you? Or I’m pleased to be with you? Anything that shows that you enjoy life with me instead of feeling guilty? Of course, only if you feel that way.”

He gently hugged her waist, hiding his pale face in her ebony hair. “There’s no way I wouldn’t enjoy it. But I am indeed the cause of all your sufferings.”

She felt his body stiffening again as her lips touched his nape. “If that’s what you think, you’re wrong. Right now, I can bet anything that I am the happiest woman on Earth.”

As soon as those words escaped her lips, Jake abruptly moved her to face him. Her eyes widened as she witnessed the reddened eyes. Millions of emotions passed through his gentle blue eyes. He hugged her tightly as he could. “And I can bet anything that I am even happier than you.”

A smile escaped her mouth as she stroked his hair, with her chest tightening pleasantly as he continued still burying his face in her hair. “Meeting you was the best thing that happened to me in my entire life. And you falling in love with me was the only miracle that happened to me. I…really can’t lose you.”

“You won’t lose me, Jake. Never.” 

“I love you.”

“I love you too, Jake.”

. . .

As she was cuddling on his lap, she remembered trying to imagine what Jake would look like. A peal of laughter escaped her mouth as she stroked his hair. He looked at her, puzzled.

“Oshi?” 

“Huh? I just remembered something funny.”

“What is it?”

She continued smiling softly as she massaged his shoulders, which had the opposite effect, albeit her motive was to relax him. “In the past, when I didn’t know what you look like, I used to imagine you know. Honestly, I thought you’d be on the chubby side. I was certainly not expecting a pot belly, but I was surprised to see you so fit.”

“Why is that?”

“Haha. Well…since I imagined you sitting in front of the computer for the whole day, I thought you possibly won’t have time for exercise?”

He looked a bit shy as he ran his fingers through her hair, “Well. I always took care of my health earnestly though I lost my membership in the gym five years ago.”

“Well, that’s good.” Grazing her slender fingers on his abdomen, she grinned. “It’s nice to have a sexy boyfriend.”

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Oshi gathered everyone in the group at the Aurora later at night. Jessy, Dan, Hannah, Thomas, Cleo and Lily were all waiting for her to break her ‘surprise’ news. Jessy, who already knew what the news was, hardly containing herself not to spill the beans.

“Why at Aurora?”

Jake asked as he stroked her hair in the backseat of the cab. They were on their way to Phil’s workplace, bar Aurora.

She softly giggled at his question, “Who knows?” When Jake looked at her disapprovingly, she answered seriously. “Otherwise, Dan can’t be there. He works there, you know?”

As he nodded, enlightened, she cuddled in his arms before the taxi stopped at its destination. When the two arrived, everyone else who had already gathered there looked bewildered. 

The bar was packed with people as it was just seven, thus very noisy. Yet her six friends had gone entirely mute. They all knew that their friend had been missing for some time as she supposedly met someone she knew. And they all had a hunch who the ‘someone’ could be. Also, they were all worried about the possibility of her following anyone. 

But now, she was with a guy who was entirely out of their expectations. A black-haired young man with deep blue eyes, slightly tanned skin and an obvious fit body, wearing a long-sleeved black shirt, neatly tucked under black trousers. He did not appear the least like a government-wanted cold-hearted hacker on the run.

Dan was the first to break the silence, “Who the hell is this Oshi?”

She grinned widely, akin to a fool. “Four guesses?”

Jessy gasped. “Jake?!” Albeit knowing that Oshi definitely met him and had been with him since last night, she was amazed by how neat and polite he appeared. Not to mention how handsome. She recalled Oshi drunk talking that Jake was very kind, considerate, and even courteous. She did not believe her drunkard friend at all; how could Oshi know that? She had never met him personally. But she was right in the end. Oshi was truly amazing indeed. Her perceiving skills were on a whole different level.

Oshi giggled, her eyes sparkling. This was the first time she looked this happy ever since they met her. Oshi’s smile out of pure happiness, without a hint of sadness, was something that could light up a world. A smile escaped through Jessy’s face as she watched her friend overflowing with happiness. Though she never understood why Oshi loved the hacker so much, she could finally see how much bliss he could give her by merely standing next to her. Jessy was happy for her friend, genuinely.

Dan was the one to step in front again, “Dude, you work out? I could swear you were obese. Oshi and Jessy broke into laughter while Jake scratched the back of his hair awkwardly. The others were still, like stones. 

Lilly finally snapped out of it, “Hello, Jake.” He greeted back awkwardly. Lilly had already told Hannah that Jake was their half-brother, but Oshi convinced them not to confront their father. Jake did not want their family to fall apart; she tried so hard to stop them, albeit it was not her place to. For Jake, Oshi could do that much. It wasn’t even close to what more she could do for him. It was inevitable that Jake would not receive a warm welcome. And she did not want him to go through such a thing. Especially when he was not the one at fault. 

Soon, Hannah followed then Thomas and Cleo. Though Jake was not one to talk a lot, he was even quieter. It seemed that he was a little talkative around her. However, that didn’t matter. Jake blended into the group quite well, despite her worries. And the group had so many questions for him, and unlike before, Jake answered without much resistance.

. . .

“He is nicer than I thought,” Jessy said as they walked out of the restroom. Oshi giggled in response, “See? I told you.” 

Jessy shrugged, “Well if you think about how he was to us with all the hacking our phones and threatening, how could I believe you?”

“Well, that was him being on guard. And not to mention, he changed a lot over the time.”

“What are they talking about?” Oshi looked up as Jessy was staring at the counter, “Who?”

“My brother and Jake.”

-To be Continued.

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Moments

This is a work done together with @03patrickstar ^^

Chapter 1 – Never-Ending Night

⚠️Warning: Violence , Blood , Death

⚠️ This story takes after the final episode of Duskwood. So if you haven't finished the game first, this story contains heavy spoilers.

Summary: It has been almost three years since Jake disappeared without a trace. Everyone went back to their normal lives, and so did Faye. She did her best to forget about him, forget her love for him. But it all changes when Jake comes back. How was he suddenly able to come back to her? What secrets was he keeping from her?

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Another normal, boring day. Faye would go to work and would come back home, entirely exhausted. She took one last look at her phone. Nothing, as usual. Her stomach churned, “Maybe I should just move on,” she muttered to herself.

As if she could.

It's been exactly two years, ten months and thirteen days since Jake disappeared. She was still counting days, contrary to her decision of moving on. Morning passed and noon arrived. She checked her phone habitually, only to be disappointed.

Faye recalled her ex-boyfriend asking every time they fought, "For whom are you so eagerly waiting? You don't have anything to do besides checking your phone every damn minute!" He was a good man. She was a bad woman; his girlfriend who was in love with another man.

She just couldn't help it.

The sense of loneliness that chased her persistently throughout her life, was still after her. Maybe that was the reason she fell so deeply for him. When she learned about Jake's painful past, it wasn't sympathy that ran through her, but empathy.

Always be rational. Don't let useless emotions get in the way. Bewildered of herself, going against her own life motto, Faye clicked her tongue.

She did wait for him, for about one year. Moving on, Faye had several flings, though none could satisfy her. Was that because she had already experienced what love was?

“Love. What a joke. It's not like I really care anyway. Such delusions can't bring me anywhere. If I relied on such foolish thoughts I wouldn't have survived.”

Deceased parents, greedy relatives, hellish life in a rotting orphanage, being chased for insurance money. What a life she lived…

Amidst such sentiments, Faye checked her phone screen in a daze. Again. “I should put an end to this folly.” Scoffing, she noticed a text. Faye halted, her eyes trembling.

An unknown number.

Only one message.

Hello Faye :)

***

Numerous men wearing black suits were everywhere. Faye could see everyone clearly as she was on the top of a hill. Everything was clear, akin to a painting. Though it was night, she could spot every single man, who was hiding here and there. Agents surrounded the entire mine. Hannah and Alan nor Richy were nowhere to be seen. They might have gone already, she thought.

Faye noticed a hooded figure. Crawling through the back of the cave, the man seemed wary. Not making a sound. She looked around in a hurry. The men in black suits were hiding, observing his every move. She wanted to let him know.

The figure would never be able to spot every hiding person. Only thanks to where she stood, Faye could catch every detail. Everything would be useless if she took no advantage. Faye grasped her phone, typing in a hurry. Trembling fingers caused numerous typos she never noticed.

The hooded figure didn't seem to care enough to check his phone at the moment. Her feet were cold, her petite body shaking hard, and fear invaded her deepest parts. Still, Faye was desperate. She jumped on her feet and ran hard. She deliberately let the agents see her, hoping that would distract them. But none of them seemed to notice her. Then that was all good, she chanted, shaking off the uneasiness crawling inside her. Faye was just about to catch the hooded man, calling his name…

'Jake!'

Moments passed.

"..."

Faye was back on the hill, but the scenery was different.

Jake was knocked to his knees, a gun pointing at his ebony hair. She screamed. Nothing came out of her lips. No sound at all.

Faye ran towards the mine again. Just when she was about to reach him, she was dragged to the top once more. Nevertheless, Faye kept running, again and again, and every single time was dragged away by an unknowing force. Faye was back at the top of the hill, again.

Her heart sank. Faye couched down, not caring about the damp, dirty ground.

A gunshot induced chaos in the calm and quiet forest.

Through blurry vision, she jerked her head, back to the scene. She had to watch it. At least she should remember him.

A gentle man with a sad soul.

His name was Jake.

His hair was black.

He would call people by their full names and can be really stubborn at times.

Used outdated emojis.

Would get jealous if Phil talked to her.

He would decide everything one-handed if it concerned her safety. Would be slightly annoyed at her sometimes. Would blush at her flirty words from the other side of the screen.

After hesitating for so long, he finally confessed. Said that he was at her mercy.   

He loved her dearly.

She was loved…was loved immensely.

His love for her was so immense that it was heartbreaking.

She wept, staring at the bloody mess. Her voice rang throughout the quiet forest.

What use did it have now?

She lost him anyway…

A familiar ceiling welcomed her, as the burning eyes opened. Faye raised her stiffened body up and roughly wiped away the teary mess with trembling hands.

Sighing, Faye checked her phone. 3.37 am. What an idle time to wake up from a horrible nightmare…

Checking on the date, Faye counted, still in a daze from the shock. It has been two years, ten months and thirteen days since that day.

But Jake didn't die.

Faye was sure of it.

Jake promised that they won't be separated. And she believed him.

Honestly. How foolish Faye was…

-To be Continued.

Your Dream…

Chapter 9

English is not my first language so please spare me the grammar mistakes. 🙈

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Chapter 8 - One step closer to ‘our’ life…

“What are they talking about?” Oshi looked up as Jessy was staring at the counter, “Who?”

“My brother and Jake.”

“Huh?” She turned abruptly to see Jake having a conversation with Phil over a drink. “What could they be talking about?”

Jessy was silent for a moment before carefully choosing words, “Um...You know, Oshi, I think-It’s just a thought, okay? I could be wrong! Like ninety percent wrong!”

She tilted her head towards the side, asking Jessy, “What is it, Jessy?”

“Uh..So, I think Phil maybe …really maybe..like you?”

Oshi laughed hard, “What? No way! He just enjoys flirting around! He isn’t serious.” Jessy rolled her eyes, “Oh well. If you think so.”

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Jake was changing clothes after the shower while she sat on the bed, ready to sleep. She noticed the tattoo on his back, starting from the back of his right shoulder. Though she did notice it several times before, Oshi never got a chance to take a closer look.

“That tattoo…”

He turned around to her voice, “Hm?”

“You have a tattoo on your back.”  

He blinked, unable to understand shortly before getting it, “Ah. Yes.”

She waved a hand, kneeling on the bed. “ Come closer.” Obliging, he sat on the corner of the bed. A snake wrapped around a bunch of spider lilies. The snake reached the end of his right clavicle through the numerous spider lilies. It suits him and doesn’t at the same time, she thought.

As her fingertips touched his bare back, Jake stiffened, akin to a stone statue. Leaning forward, she pressed her lips on his back, causing a sigh to escape his lips.

“When did you get it?”

She was still pressing her palms on his back; thus, he couldn’t turn to face her, albeit wanting to stop her from tormenting him this way. She would never know how hard it is for him to restrain his inner beast burning with passion. He sighed as he answered, “Around six or seven years ago. I can’t remember exactly.”

“I’m curious. How were you in the past? Before you had to hide, I mean.”

Jake turned around, taking her hands in his. “I’m also curious about you. Oshi, I want to know everything about you.”

She smiled while sitting on his lap, stroking the short black hair. “You go first.”

He was about to answer when his phone rang, interrupting them. He looked at the phone before telling her that he had to answer the call. As she nodded, he went ahead, still stroking her back as she leaned on his chest.

“Hello.”

She could see his eyes lighting up as he said with a smile, “Thank you very much. Yes. I will move in as soon as possible.” Tilting her head, she waited for him to end the call. Was he moving out? Where was he going? It would be great if it was somewhere near her home. They could see each other often that way.

Jake stroked her back, smiling, “Oshi, actually, I have a request for you.”

“Request?”

“Yes. You can refuse if you want to. No need to feel pressured.”

Oshi straightened her back, facing him, “What is it, Jake?”

Before continuing, albeit a little awkwardly, he was quiet in thought, “So, I am moving out to a permanent residence. It is near your workplace.”

Her lips curved up, “Really! Great! We can see each other often then!”

He licked his lips before stating his actual request. “So I was wondering if you’d like to…move out with me?”

Her eyes widened to his request.

She currently lived in a studio apartment near her workplace, which she shared with her best friend Sarah, So of course, him moving there was out of the question. He mentioned that the place was near her workplace, which probably meant he wanted to move in with her from the very beginning, even before he came to see her.

How could she say no? Someone could criticize her for being too reckless and even too trusting. How could she follow a guy whose background was so unclear and secretive, so blindly?

But Jake was not just ‘a guy’. For her, Jake was Jake. Whatever his past was, the present is, how his future would turn out. She just wanted to be there for him. Become his home, where he could return to when life is hard.

“I’ll have to inform my parents first.” Then she meekly tugged the waistband of his trousers, causing him to flinch. “You’ll need to talk to them as well. Will you?”

His lips curved up, and all the tension built up on his face relaxed. “Of course. I am no longer a shady hacker wanted by the government. I can face your parents without shame.”

She chuckled, “Jake. You aren’t going to a battle. You just have to…answer a few questions, I guess?”

“Alright.”

The night had just started, and so was their life together.

-To be Continued.

I swear what Jake talked with Phil at the Aurora will come up in a future chapter ;) ><