Pairing(s): Jameson Jackson x Reader
Warning(s): slight angst, fluff
The man before you who looked exactly like your best friend stood still, his expression stuck in a surprised look. You were sure that you had been looking at him like that at first too until you realized that while he looked like your friend he wasnât Jack.
âYouâre the ânewâ ego,â You say. unsure really of what to think. There were possibilities of him being Anti, and no one really wanted to be associated with him - most of the time.Â
Almost like he heard you silent accusations, a saddened, yet understanding look is sent your way, but he didnât say anything. In fact, he couldnât. Not normally at least.
He takes a step forward, signing something, but you looked on at him confused. You didnât know ASL, it was something you wanted to learn but never started it. He is quick to realize this, sadness appearing on his face for a moment before he gave the motion of having a great idea.
He snaps his fingers and he is soon writing quickly in a notepad.Â
âI am not him. I am Jameson Jackson.â He gives you time to read this before he is writing something again. âDonât you remember me?â
You furrow your brows, what is he talking about?This was your first time ever meeting him. You look at him, his face full of his emotions - hope and fear.Â
Laughter filled the air as cheesy jokes were being told in their shared room. It wasnât the usual, heartfelt laughter full of energy - their laughter was weak. But both of them still held a smile on their face, their hands moving as a way of communicating.Â
It took a long time, but sign language was a need to learn after he had lost his voice. They didnât understand, and it was something he didnât want to reveal, just that it had something to do with him disappearing for a while and popping up out of nowhere.Â
This time he decided to stay, only because he realized his time with them was running short. They were sick and there was no cure for what they had at the times he went to.Â
So he stayed, even as he lays with them in bed, their breathing becoming difficult and heart struggling to beat. He wanted them to be happy and feel loved until the end. And that is exactly what he did.
Wishing to meet them again, as he cried while he held them.
It was almost frustrating learning this. You were having trouble memorizing the right signs and their meaning. After a few times talking to Jameson and believing that he held no relations to Anti whatsoever, you decided that it was time to learn ASL.Â
Keeping it a secret from him was starting to be difficult and you are so close to just asking him for help. But your stubbornness to surprise him prevented you from doing so.
Ever since that first meeting, Jameson never mentioned if you remembered him again. The sad expression on his face after your words made you regret them. Over the little time knowing him it was obvious he knew you. He knew your name without you ever even saying it.Â
At first, it all weirded you out, but it wasnât hard to see that everything he did do and say was all very sweet and caring. It wasnât meant in any bad way and even though it was odd, you never stopped him.
The sound startled you a little, but you get up from your bed and open the door. Except, there was no one there. Instead on the floor was a set of flowers, your favorite ones too. Bending down to pick it up, you notice the little-folded note attached to it.Â
There was no way to stop the blush on your face,Â
You may not remember me, and thatâs okay. It just means we get to fall in love all over again.
Next to this, was his signature in fancy cursive that you could only wish to be able to write in. You walk back into your room, gently placing the flowers on your desk before sitting back in the middle of your bed in front of your laptop. But your eyes were locked on the flowers, mind stuck on the words.Â
You wanted to remember, not just for him, but for yourself. He had these memories and knowledge of you, you didnât have or ever told anyone. You let out a sigh and fall back.Â
âOh, Iâm so sorry!â They apologized first, having bumped into a complete stranger.
Finally, they snap themselves out of whatever they were thinking and he - the stranger - is quick to apologize on his behalf. His voice smooth and accented.It catches their attention and they smile.
âJameson Jackson, itâs a pleasure, my lady.â
He stared at them in slight shock, he wanted to be the first one to say it. But he had to think that this was better, cuz it would have taken him longer to tell them that. Jameson leaned forward until his lips were pressed against theirs.Â
âI love you too.â They both smile in the kiss. Giggles leave their mouth as he started peppering kisses all over her face. âI love you, forever, and ever.â
âI, Y/N, take Jameson Jackson to be my husbandâŠâ They continue, saying the vows that they had written for this day. They were crying a bit while saying them, only at the sight of tears in his own eyes.Â
And then it was his turn.
âI, Jameson Jackson, take Y/N to be my wife/husband. I promise to always take care of you, to love you unconditionally in this life, the next, and forever moreâŠ.â
âWhats wrong?â They asked, wondering why their husband wonât talk - not directly out of his mouth after disappearing for a month. âDid something happen?â
Jameson shook his head. He signaled for them to just watch, and so they do. He holds out his hand, then puts in in a snapping position and then - a little pad and pen is suddenly in his hands.Â
They stare, wide-eyed and confused at what he just did. Jameson goes on to write on the pad before turning it to show them.
âI lost my voice. I canât tell you much except for that I am sorry and that I love you so much.â
Of course, they forgave him after he did everything he could for it. But during the whole time he thought they were still mad at him, they were actually learning sign, and the frustration of getting the meanings wrong a lot was taken out on him without meaning to. Still, it warmed his heart and brought tears to his eyes when They finally went to him and showed him.
it was a few years after this did They get sick, and eventually, he lost them.
âJameson!â You shot at him when you see him again. It took you a long time to learn this, and an even longer time to figure out your strange feelings for the mute man. You may not remember him, and it made you think that maybe thatâs for a better. He travels through time occasionally, and it made you realize - maybe there was once another you?
He confirmed this when you brought it up to him.Â
JJ turns towards you and animatedly greats you. You smile at his energy and grees him back. You say,
âI have something to show you.â
He gestures for you âOkayâ and you take a big breath of air to calm your nerves. You knew exactly what to do, why the anxiety?
You kept your eyes closed as you sign this, not wanting to see his reaction to your confession. What you missed was his eyes watering and the happiest, loved filled expression taking over his face. You felt arms wrap around you in a tight hug, and your eyes snap open at the feeling of Jameson hugging you. He only pulls away for a minute to sign back.