Jackson offered a rare genuine smile at Rene's words, nodding slightly. He appreciated the other boy being around. He wasn't always telling him to cheer up, or trying to make him do so. He managed to be as close as he ever got to really happy with the other boy around - there were a few things that he enjoyed left to him, and the company of certain people was good. "Not planning to drown myself. Don't worry."
A nod. "Yeah. It takes forever for mine too." His hair was long and curly. It did take quite some time for it to get dry when he washed it. He dunked himself under the water to wet his hair, emerging and shaking the locks from his eyes before looking at Rene, offering quiet permission for him to start.