We sit at our normal table, and they take turns sitting with me and going to get lunch. I have no appetite, probably because of my chemo, or I would be going with them. When Tim comes back he hands me a sandwich with a smile. I lean my head on his shoulder, then start chomping in to make everyone else happy. When everyone's back I finally open the letter and start reading it.

"Dear Malcolm, the love of my life," I start reading in my head, then notice how everyone's anxiously waiting for me to start speaking about what's in the letter.

"You can't mind your own, can you?" I give them a small laugh. I get grins and laughs in response. "Fine, I'll give a summary."

"I'm going to start out with the SFW. First off, hello love, it's always good to hear from you." I laugh at the start, he's so cute.

"I'm a little surprised to see our groups, which are polar opposites clicking so well. Lucus and Rain getting together is something I can definitely see. He looks and dressed like a dick, but he has the kindest heart when you get to know him. I can see why he has a soft spot for xem(did I use that right?). Rain is Lucas's type. Kinda nerdy looking and sweet, but well-spoken and blunt. But Gene and Tim I didnt expect in the slightest. Gene doesn't flirt, with anyone, so if he's messing with Tim he really means it. Gene never flirted with girls, so Im not surprised that he has a thing for a guy. But the fact he has a thing for Tim specifically, I wonder when it first started. I know he was annoyed at Tim for protecting you so much when Gene kept trying to talk to you, which also annoyed me, but I didnt think he'd get feeling for Tim. I know you're gonna ask Gene about it because I know you. Feel free, he'll be open with you, trust me when I say that. I assume you've already asked Tim about it, well, that's a given because you said Tim had a thing for Gene. Though, I am happy that our friends are getting along. The guys are important to me, and you're important to me, therefore your friends are also important to me. So yeah, I'm really happy they are mixing well."

"Jack says he's happy about you two," I point my finger back and forth between Lucas and Rain. "And he's surprised by your romance but, still happy for you," I point at Gene and Tim. Gene grins and hugs Tim's waist, Tim blushes and slaps his hands lightly, but then holds the hands at his waist in comfort. "He's happy we mixed well when he left," I continue reading on.

"Now for some seriousness. Dont worry about me staying safe, I know how to manage myself, Love. I do worry about you though, that's why I've warned the guys numerous times to watch over you until I can. If you have even the smallest scratch on your body, I will murder anyone that placed it there. Being with you has changed me a lot, but one thing that won't ever change is the protectiveness I feel when it comes to the people I love. Im incredibly pissed off that Paige has caused you harm, and I promise to put her in her place the moment I see her. Dont ever let Paige get in your head. She's psychotic, she's something that pushed me away from relationships until I met you. Im so sorry she's making you upset. When I get back I'll beat the daylight out of her, I'll make her regret ever hurting you. I'm glad the guys are protecting you like I asked, I'm happy knowing I won't have to kill them for messing up with you."

"Jack says he's gonna beat the daylight out of Paige when he gets back," I laugh lightly.

"Continue to next page for NSFW ;)"

I stop reading then blush and fold it back up.

"What?" I get the question from at least 5 people in this group.

"Nothing," My hands go to cover my face. "I just- Nope. I'm not going to elaborate. I'll read the rest at home."

"What? Did he sext you through a letter?" Gene teased me.

My mouth falls open, then I shut it. Then the whole table is erupting in laughter, and I can't help but join them. We definitely were so loud we got a lot of stares, but we laughed it off. They say they'll leave me alone, so I read the rest. I open it and flip to the next paper.

"I love you more than this world could ever know. I love you more than you'll ever know. Your existence is a royal tease. Since receiving your letter, my nightmares have turned into sweet love dreams. I get out of here on Oct 21st, Friday, I'll be returning home on the 22nd, Saturday early morning, because of my flight. What I need you to do is go to my house, go to the basement. Go under the bed, and pull out the Adidas shoe box. I put all my debit and credit cards in there. If you are going to be getting a hotel, promise me that you will use the green card. The Pin numbers' actually you're birth year, 2002. Please, book something big, expensive, and lovely. Price doesn't matter, just make sure it's going to be incredibly comfortable for those 2 days because I am refusing to let us leave that room unless it's an absolute emergency. Knowing you, you have your eyes on something really nice but you're worried about the price. I'm rich, love, use my card and buy something nice, and I dont mean just the room. Buy something nice for yourself. Send me all the information, I'm incredibly eager.

Now that I let out all of that, I'm going to leave this by saying thank you. While all I'm allowed to wear right now is my DogTags, I'm never ever letting go of this necklace. You call me cheesy, yet you just teased the hell out of me. You know you did too, Love. You have no clue how hard it was to stay here and not run away, fly home, and run away with you. Like I said, your entire existence is a beautiful hot tease to me. Your smile made me fall in love with you all over again. You with my spare key, seeing that sent me over the edge with pure bliss. I can't help but imagine the day I see you again. In a hotel room. I'll wear my uniform as you told me, you weirdo ;). I crave your touch, I crave your smile, I crave your voice. Your voice also keeps playing in my head, a beautiful melody that I miss and love. I'm suffering a case of blue balls because of how much I miss you."

I burst out laughing, feeling my face growing hot all over again. I keep reading.

"There's no way in hell I'm going to delay our weekend stay in that hotel. You tell me there's no way of backing out, now it's my turn to say you're not going to be able to escape my love for a straight 48 hours. I hope you have good stamina because I sure as hell do.

Fuck it, book a presidential sweet. I know you have anxiety, so just say the word and the day I get my phone back I'll book the room. If I book it, all you'll have to do is show up before I do, get the key, and go wait for me. If that sounds more to you're liking, tell me and I'll cover everything. I'm ecstatic, waiting for the day I can see you, hug you, and kiss you. Waiting and visioning the day I make you mine. You are the love of my life, and I will marry you one day, I'm making it my life's mission.

Didn't I see you in spanish last year? Lets see what you remember. Sacas un lado diferente de mí, mi Amor. Eres el amor de mi vida, mi corazón, mi hogar.

Con amor, tu sexy futuro esposo,

Jackson"

I stare at the Spanish, sadly all I remember from my Spanish class was basic things like hellos and goodbyes. I take out a piece of paper and pen then copy the words exactly as he wrote them. When I finish I fold the letter and put it away in my bag. I tuck my bag between my legs so I know it's safe.

"Who here knows Spanish?"

"Spanish? From Jack?" Deren gives a curious look.

I get some odd glances, but I nod simply.

"Jack doesn't use Spanish anymore," Gene says, but grabs the paper. He stares down at it then laughs and asks for my pen. "This dumbass," He mumbled looking at the words.

I give the pen to him and watch as he writes down the English translation on top of each word. Then, at the bottom of the paper, he writes the English in a sentence form instead of word by word. He passes it back to me.

"You bring out a different side of me, my Love. You are the love of my life, my heart, my home.

With love, your sexy future husband,

Jackson"

I laugh and thank Gene, then tuck it into my backpack. I lay my head on the table, then stare at the picture of him on the back of my phone.

"Why doesn't he use Spanish anymore?"

"His grandfather taught him Spanish. His parents hated using Spanish, it made them stand out more, they wanted to be seen as an American white family, not a mixed family. His grandfather taught it to him in secret, and his parents yelled at him whenever he used it. When his grandfather passed, he stopped using Spanish. Even though he's fluent, and it's his second language. His mother's side is Spanish, his mother does speak Spanish anymore, and he gets his 'white people' look from his father, and as you've seen, his mom is mixed. His mom's father was Spanish, and her mom was white. So she's mixed but looked more white, his dad is also white."

"That's almost exactly like my family," I smile at the similarity. "My grandma tried teaching me Spanish, and I tried learning again last year, but it just never stooks with me. My mom knows Spanish but doesn't use it often. My mom looks white, and my dad's white, but I look like my grandma. Now im determined to learn though!"

Gene laughs but gives me a grin. I watch Tim smile at him, then lends his head on Genes' shoulder. Gene's smile starts to lower, turning serious, then his hands find Tim's and he kisses Tim's cheek. Tim turns slightly and they lock lips, I whistle and our table starts clapping. Finally. I pull out my phone and snap a picture to tease them later.

"So, how long?" I ask when they break apart.

"I dont know," Gene stares at Tim, I can't read it, but Tim can. Tim's hands grab Gene's face and peck his lips. "I dont know, but I know now that I really like you."

"I still hate you," Tim says. Gene's hand flies over his heart, holding it in fake agony. "Stupid," Tim laughs but kisses him again.

It's nice seeing my brother happy. I trust Gene to treat Tim well, and I trust Jack's words when he said Gene doesn't mess around. It's wonderful seeing everyone so happy. I can't wait till Jack is here to see this development.