#Chapter 247 – Confidant

Jacks just stands and looks back at Rafe, a little awkward, waiting for him to react to the secret he just told. “That’s really cool,” Rafe whispers. “So, you probably are fitter than me,” Jacks says with a shrug. “Just…not magically powered. Why the hell did we run so far today?” “I don’t know,” Rafe says, sighing and turning away from Jackson a little, looking out over the distance. “I just…wanted to run. And then I was pissed at you for keeping up with me, so I tried to wear you out. Which…obviously backfired.” Jacks smirks a little, standing close at Rafe’s side and likewise looking out over the countryside. The two are quiet for a minute before Jackson, uncharacteristically, breaks the silence. “Jesse said,” he murmurs, “that…when your friends are upset you just…be there for them. Just stay by their side, even if they don’t want to talk. That’s what I was trying to do. I’m sorry if it pissed you off even more – if I’d have known, I’d have let you beat me.” Rafe sighs, g