#jackinteracts

[jacksonxellis]

starter for: @emersonxcassidy // her place // post-rave

Jackson wanted to go back to sleep the moment his eyes fluttered open. He had his fun last night, but having a throbbing head was not fun. He kept his eyes closed for moment after waking up before fully opening them and staring at the ceiling.

Wait a minute.

He squinted as the ceiling was not the ceiling he knew and studied at home. It was then he realized that the couch he was laying on was not the couch at home either. He sat up only to lay back down as the swift movement made the room spin. "Oh god." He groaned in pain as he curled up in a ball.

He was going to get back up again, but slowly, because he needed to know where he was. He took in a deep breath and took his time to sit up. Once he was up, he looked around, not recognizing a single piece of furniture in the living room he was in. What the fuck did I do? He stood up slowly as he had sat up in the first place and walked towards wherever when he walked into the kitchen where Emerson happened to be. How... That's why he hadn't recognized a damn thing.

"Hey," He croaked, "Uh.." He hesitated for a moment, "How did I end up here?"

[jacksonxellis]

“Uh–” Jackson turned towards the woman only to be stunned by how beautiful she was. He wasn't afraid to take risks especially when it came to beautiful women. "If I happen to get you to go out with me, I might not believe I actually did it."

location: up to you! for: @aurorabaystarter

"What's the riskiest thing you've ever done?" Lily asks, forcing herself out of her head by engaging anybody in her immediate vicinity. "Like, looking back you can't believe you actually did it."

[jacksonxellis]

Jackson 📲  Helena

Jackson: yo hell Jackson: are you alive? Jackson: forgot you lived in ocean crest for a sec Jackson: wyd? @helenasoarcs

[jacksonxellis]

closed starter for: @heyits-asher / a shift at the surf shop

"Thanks for coming in." Jackson said as he watched the man who came in, interrogated him and bought nothing, and left quickly. "Asshole." He whispered under his breath once he was out of the shop. He rolled his eyes and headed back to the back of the shop. "Man, I'm so tired of these people coming in." It wasn't a good day for the shop. The pickiest customers happened to be coming in all day. His only saving grace was being scheduled with Asher as the two always had a good time working together. He was surprised that Jared hadn't separated the two yet.

"So, catch me up. Did you go to the rave or the bash? Or both?"

[jacksonxellis]

starter for: @kyleexanthony // location: oasis night club // arriving at the rave

"Alright, alright." Jackson said as he walked right behind Kylee inside Oasis. Kylee was good company which is why he suggested the two go together and he planned to have the best night he possibly could have. "Let's get drinks first, test the vibe out and you know, have a good time." And they could get back to their places together if needed. "Unless you want to do something else first?"

[jacksonxellis]

Jackson was confused, but to each their own. "I'm pretty sure there is a coffee machine around here." Most hotels did or the ones he had gone to as a kid. "Unless you want that espresso martini drink." He'd heard good things about it, but he wasn't sure if that was even on the menu. "Are you trying to keep your energy up?" @denverxscott

open to @aurorabaystarter

"I know this might sound crazy, but do you think they can make some coffee over there?" Denver asked, pointing in the direction of the bar. "I would love a mocha latte right now."

[jacksonxellis]

closed starter for: @phoebekeller // food stalls

As good as carnival food tasted - the smell was a little all overwhelming for Jackson. The more he looked at all the options and smell growing stronger, the more he wanted to puke in his mouth. He needed to eat something though. "What do you think is the safest thing to eat here?" He turned slightly, asking the nearest person next to him. "Wait, I know you." He didn't know her name. Not asking for names seemed to be a reoccurring theme for him lately. "Are you going to eat?"

[jacksonxellis]

"Yeah...." He dragged his answer on, "Sort of pathetic." He chuckled slightly and cleared his throat. He didn't want to come off to insensitive by a little joke. "Not pathetic at all." It had only just happened. He wasn't sure that everyone had a backup because he sure didn't. "I'd offer my place, but stranger danger." Though, his place could be open. Always open for cute women. "I'm sure you'll figure something out. I'll keep you in my thoughts."

Phoebe wasn't sure if anything about this was actually good, but she nodded along regardless. She figured it was kind of good that she wasn't too traumatized. "I guess you could say that, yeah," she said with a hint of a smile. This guy was sort of weird, but he seemed to be particularly well-versed in making light of serious shit and she kind of needed that in this instance. "I hadn't really given that a lot of thought just yet, but I guess I don't. Sort of pathetic."

[jacksonxellis]

closed starter for: @emersonxcassidy // location: a bench by a game stall.

Jackson hadn't been at the carnival that long, well, is three hours long? Either way, he was beginning to grow stagnant. Rides and games, all the same. He took a seat on the nearest bench, hunching over as he rubbed his temples for a moment before sitting back against the bench. He didn't know how much longer he could take. Sunset was about to start which meant the night would be winding down just a tad. He could hold out. He had nothing to lose. He stood up and stretched his arms in the arm as he looked around the crowded area.

Scanning the crowd, his eyes fell onto her. He didn't actually know her name. The only thing he had to remember her from was the small bruising on his foot from the book that fell on it. He hadn't returned that book in fact. It was on the night stand in his room as he had been reading it. "Hey," He said with a smile, "You're the girl who dropped that book on my foot." He felt ridiculous saying it, but that shit hurt. "I never caught your name so that's all I know you as." He continued, "I'm Jackson."

[jacksonxellis]

closed starter for: @madiiscn // meeting at the funhouse

Jackson looked at his phone as he waited in front of the funhouse. It was probably the easiest spot to meet up, or at least, any ride was easy to meet up at. This was just closer to the entrance. He had texted Madison to meet up, so here he was.

He enjoyed carnivals. They were fun, but he wasn't one much to get on the rides. He had seen too many videos of carnival rides breaking down and the fact that they were built and broken down in one day was insane. Jackson was scared of anyone who got on them.

He glanced at his phone again, impatience growing, before looking up and seeing the brunette herself. "Took you long enough, Mads." He shook his head with a smile. "Did you just get here?" Because he had and he needed to know the vibes of the event if she had been there longer.

[jacksonxellis]

Cool. After these last few years, it was clear that Liza was better off without him. “Yeah, wouldn’t have guessed.” He shook his head quickly realizing how insensitive it might have sounded, “Not in a bad way, I just-I don’t see you often.” He decided to shut up at this point. He was stunned. Two years and he would have never thought that Liza would be starting a family.

He blinked steadily and took a step back as he scratched his head. “Like serious? No.” A long-term serious relationship felt out of reach for Jackson. He wasn’t actively searching for one, but it didn’t feel viable. He didn’t want to hurt anyone else after Liza. It was better to keep it casual then commit and ruin something good right after. It was why he decided that unless he knew that he didn’t want to explore with any other woman then he would not commit. Simple and easy.

He was working on himself. Somewhat. It had been held up recently after Raymond’s death. “I’m getting back to working on myself. My fathers death and all.” He had felt better about himself lately, or trying to. "But it takes time." For him, it did. He was happy to see Liza moving on with her life. Those last two years felt stagnant in being stuck in the past. In fact, he still felt stuck and it was because he needed to apologize to her. He didn't know how to bring it up, but would it matter now that she was pregnant with another mans child and was in love with that said man?

He cleared his throat and bit down on his lower lip out of anxiety. "I'm happy for you." He wasn't sure if he had said it before, but he meant it. "Glad that you're getting all you want."

"Cool." Liza echoed softly, kind of glad that this was clearly awkward for both of them. They weren't friends (Liza still wasn't even sure if she'd forgiven him for all that he'd done to her) but...she no longer felt her heart aching at the sight of him. No longer wanted to run towards him or run away. She just felt...indifference. And maybe that in itself was more than enough.

When he motioned to her stomach Liza looked down, her expression softening as a smile grew onto her face and she nodded, "Yeah, I...don't think I was all that big yet. Easier to hide under clothes until we were ready for people to know." She just shrugged as she said it too because yes she'd hidden it from him- but she'd been hiding it from everyone. "Yes. Me and Wes. We're really excited." Liza rubbed her hand over her stomach for a moment again before she nodded to him. "Do you um....--been seeing anyone? Or are you working on yourself?"

[jacksonxellis]

closed starter for: @lucydriscoll / aurora bay library / just being his annoying self when he sees someone he knows

One of the new languages Jackson had found himself learning was Czech. It was fun and he needed to read more books in the language to understand it more and he was happy that Aurora Bay's library had a wide selection of books when it came to other languages. He was on his way to the aisle when he spotted a familiar face inside. "If it isn't the wannabe Levin." Jackson teased as he approached the blonde who happened to be related to the sisters. Lucy wasn't someone he saw much of or spoke to, but she was around. She existed. And though he had nothing against her, he just liked fucking with people and she was an easy target. "How's life going?" He asked taking note that she was now older than when he last saw her.

[jacksonxellis]

Out of everyone that was at the masquerade, Jackson would find himself stuck with Alma. He had no clue where Arabella went after he had gone to the bathroom which was fine. He had assumed that she would have stayed with him all night. Whatever. He hadn't been paying attention to what Alma had been saying but he noticed her fingers in front of him as he snapped back into his body. "You don't want to ciuple dance with me?" He shook his head and chuckled, "Maybe we'll bump into Asher if he's here." He should have texted him to ask, but it had slipped his mind. @almakhalif

where: nye masqurade who: anyone !! @aurorabaystarter

"i'm this close to slipping a twenty to the dj to get him to play something... danceable." alma tips her head back in the direction of the booth, it was close to midnight and they were already playing the slower stuff, before bringing the champaign bottle she swiped up to her lips. luckily, before she has to pull out her skills of bribery, the song changes. "—ah, that's better." her attention snaps back to the person in front of her, "come on" she taps her fingers together in a 'grabbing' motion towards the other, "let's dance before that sappy couples shit comes back on."

[jacksonxellis]

closed starter for: @wesxevans // location: sharky's // running into each other like the first time <;3

Jackson had to make the best of his time. It was a time for celebration. He was no longer a suspect and he never should have been one in the first place. However, Raymond Ellis was gone and despite how it happened-he couldn't have had come home to better news. The best way he knew how to celebrate was a drink and a show at Sharky's.

The smell inside reminded him of the days he had spent there when he had first turned of age to drink. The people is what made Sharky's the best. From the regulars that drank and to the talent that played the stage. It was all around good vibes.

Or so he thought when his eyes landed on a familiar square jaw. Wes Evans. An infestation and what felt like history repeating itself. This definitely wasn't The Reef. Jackson couldn't help himself as his body started to head that exact way. He didn't like Wes, but he found it fun getting under his skin. Unlike their last encounter, he wasn't looking for a fight. "If it isn't the guy who gave me a black eye." Jackson stated as he took the stool next to him. "How's life been?"

[jacksonxellis]

starter for: @wesxevans / nye's masquerade ball

Being inside the Seascape Hotel brought back memories from past balls that Jackson had attended to make the family look good in the eyes of the town. It felt different arriving without that expectation and with Bella by his side, as friends, of course. At least that's what was said out loud between the two so it had to be.

The more he wandered around, the more he thought about the Valentine Love ball from earlier in the year. He had grown from then on, or at least he thought so. He had been trying his best and sure, he wasn't a saint yet, and quite frankly, would never be, but he wasn't who he was then.

Just as he was approaching the bar, he noticed Mr. Westley Evans off on the side, and considering the last time the two were at a ball - he had to make amends. He didn't admit then, but he could admit it now that he had been jealous of Liza moving on despite causing harm towards her. "Funny seeing you here." Jackson jokingly said as he approached the man. "How are you?"

[jacksonxellis]

Jackson wasn't sure what his costume was going to be this year. In fact, he didn't know if he wanted to go to Sharkys yet. It was all anyone was talking about. He turned towards the voice he heard with a shrug, "Why don't you have someone sew something for you? I think it would be about the same payoff as trying to learn." @jamesonxcassidy

Status: Open Location: Open @aurorabaystarter

“ why didn’t anyone tell me finding a cool Halloween costume for a five year old was so difficult? “ Jameson replied letting out a sigh. It was his first Halloween with Emma since being released from prison and he wanted it to be a great one for his daughter. “Everywhere we’ve gone so far hasn’t worked out. I think I'm gonna have to learn how to sew? “