Jackson nursed his glass of wine while he watched Yugyeom flirt mercilessly with his โdate.โ He knew he wasnโt supposed to be drinking on the job, but he felt that heโd earned it. This was his clientโs third date that week, each one a different girl, and it was only Tuesday. He stalked his watch, just hoping that it would end soon.
He lifted the glass to his lips and took a long drink in an attempt to ease his discomfort. It did nothing to drown out the troubles of the rest of the night. He bit his lip and looked at his now empty glass and contemplated getting a refill. His boss, Kim Yugyeomโs father, was out of town and Jackson wasnโt the one burdened with the responsibility of driving them home tonight. Another drink wouldnโt make much of a difference.
Jackson had been his bodyguard for the past three months. During his tenure at his new job, Jackson has noticed quite a few things about his client. For one thing, Kim Yugyeom was a flirt. He never missed an opportunity to tease Jackson with his latest conquests, and though Jackson assumed there was nothing serious behind those taunts, Yugyeom took great pleasure in Jacksonโs fulfillments of his requests. Yugyeomโs need for Jacksonโs presence seemed progressively stronger. However, the more he Yugyeom wanted him around, the more he seemed to push Jackson away.
Before Jackson could order another glass, he sees Yugyeom walking towards him. Jackson stands and tries to hide the annoyance written across his face.
โWould you like for me to call for the driver?โ Jackson asked in his most professional tone, a tone heโd been using for weeks to conceal his inner vexation toward his employer.
โI already texted him,โ Yugyeom said with a sly grin. โI hope you donโt mind catching a bus. I mean, youโre probably used to it right?โ
โIโve been told to accompany you at all times while your father is away,โ Jackson sighed. โHeโs not home, so I will be there as well,โ Jackson stated, his professionalism slipping just slightly as he tried not to get annoyed. He knew Yugyeom all too well by now. This was a test, more than a test, even. It was a way to try to get under his skin, but the state of Jacksonโs job relied on him to be strong enough to ignore it.
Yugyeom chuckled a bit as he leaned in close to Jacksonโs ear. โGood,โ he purred seductively, a cheeky smirk playing on his lips. โMaybe you can watch? Join? Itโs your call, really. Maybe.. you can do what youโve already been doing. Listening like a good boy, right? I might even let you touch yourself a bit,โ he finished the thought with a sinister chuckle, flicking his tongue out to graze the outer shell of Jacksonโs ear.
Jackson took an immediate step back, looking Yugyeom dead in the eyes. โIโm not interested in the games you play with your little-โ he glanced at the girl standing by the table, โ<em>pets</em>,โ Jackson said through gritted teeth.
Yugyeom grinned and strolled towards the restaurantโs exit. โCome on now, jagi. Our ride is here,โ he said looking back at Jackson, the same playful smile stretched across his face. Yugyeomโs date giggled and held onto Yugyeomโs arm as they walked out. Jackson stared at the empty glass on his table, just wishing he had time for a refill. He set 20 bucks on the table and walked out to follow the pair.
