A New Start? [M] { Midori-hime && lobo }

[lobo]

** Rated M for mature content including, but not limited to, violence, blood, coarse language, sensual situations, and drug use. Read at your own discretion. **

Life had always been relatively normal for Jasper Huston...that is, up until his Sophomore year of High School. Jasper was always more on the quiet side, with a small handful of very close friends. He wasn't unhappy with that though, as he loved his friends dearly, and enjoyed the company and companionship that they provided to him. The problems started to arise when he started to realize his mixed feelings when it came to relationships. He was starting to realize that he didn't mind the gender of the person, so long as their personality was one that he enjoyed. He was starting to fall for people based on the way they treated him, and the way that they acted around him. It was no longer about gender. Once he began to realize this, he also started to realize that it would turn his life slightly sideways.

The few friends that he did have, started to decrease in numbers. He left high school with only two close friends, but he decided that he was still happy. It proved to him who was still truly there for him, and who would stick by his side no matter what choice he made on his sexuality. Aside from friendships, there was one more problem that he had. He was off to college, in a new city, to start over fresh. It was exciting, but also terrifying, as he would be leaving behind his mother and his younger sister. His mother's encouragement was what kept his going though, and the fear he had towards college progressively diminished until he was finally moved onto campus.

The first few weeks of college flew by, and Jasper was starting to get the hang of this new life. He felt more comfortable, both in the new setting and even in his own skin. He felt less judged, and a lot more accepted in this new environment. He knew it was only a matter of time before things would start to go downhill..but he was hoping the good would last at least a bit longer.

It was about a month into the first semester before he decided he wanted to begin exploring the area surrounding the campus. He made sure he had his essential items before he headed off campus, choosing to walk since he didn't have a car of his own to take. His wavy, slightly curly black hair was pushed back under a snapback, and his large, square glasses stayed propped up on the bridge of his nose. He had headphones pressed over his ears, and his bright blue eyes searched the area as he walked, taking in the new sights and keeping note of the restaurants and shopping centers just off campus.

He was so fascinated in the new scenery that he hardly noticed that he had stumbled into a darker, less sunny side of town. The shopping centers morphed into tattoo parlors, and the small restaurants became broken down, old gas stations. It wasn't until he came across a dead end in the road that it finally clicked. He realized then that he should turn and head home, and he didn't waste time in returning the way he had come. However, not far down the street was a small group of men that he didn't remember passing on the way there. He made the wise decision to cross the street, hands tucking into his hoodie pocket as he ducked his head to stay as inconspicuous as possible.

His attempt failed however, and he could easily hear a shout from over his shoulder. His eyes lifted at the sound, and he made the mistake of glancing back over his shoulder at the group. They were already gaining on him, and as soon as he was about to run, a hand grabbed his wrist. Not even a second later, he felt the cold bricks of a building against his back. "Wadda' we got 'ere, huh?" One of the three guys practically spat in Jasper's face, the man's grip on his wrist beginning to get painful. "Looks a lot to me like one a them college meats," Another cackled, and Jasper could feel the hairs on the back of his neck start to raise. "I..I just want to pass..-" The college boy tried to speak, but a hand came across his cheek before he could finish his shaky sentence. A second hit quickly followed the first, and the laughter of the men started to fill Jasper's ears as he cowered down and attempted to shy away from the hits. He couldn't do much in terms of fighting back, since he was horribly outnumbered. He could only hope that someone would pass by and take pity on him.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden Matthewson had what you might call a rough childhood. Even in his earliest memories as a kid, his parents were always fighting and yelling. His father eventually became a drunk, an especially angry drunk, who would often come home wasted and take it out on his mother. She always told him to run and hide in his room until it was over, but Aiden would peek out from the top of the stairs and watch as his father beat his mom. For years he walked on eggshells, trying not to do anything to upset the old man, but it never took much to set him off and his mother would always take the brunt of it to protect him. And then when he was only 12, his mother suddenly up and left one night, never to be heard from again…. And there was no one to protect him anymore. For the next few years he put up with his father's physical and mental abuse. Aiden was often told how his mother was a whore who abandoned him so that she could run off with another man, and even though he didn't believe that, he still harbored resentment towards his mother for leaving him here with this man.

Things continued like that for a while and eventually Aiden started hanging out with the delinquents in school. They treated him like a brother and for the first time he felt like he had a family that cared about him. Together they often skipped school, wandering around town to shoplift from stores, deface a building, or go drinking in the park. Most importantly, they taught him how to fight. Aiden couldn't give a crap about his classes, but he became obsessed with going to the weight room during gym class. He wanted to get stronger so then maybe, just maybe, he'd finally be able to fight back against his dad. And when Aiden was 17 that day finally came…

It was early one night when Aiden brought home another guy he'd met. His father's car wasn't in the driveway or he would have never risked it. However, earlier than evening, the old man crashed his car while intoxicated and ended up walking home. He never expected his father to be there and when he caught them kissing, his father nearly lost his mind. He came after Aiden suddenly and finally everything he'd been training his body for was put to good use. With one good punch to the head, his father was laid out, unconscious on the floor. However, in that moment Aiden knew that once his dad woke up, he'd be dead. So he grabbed his things and left, never looking back.

His gang hooked him up with an easy job, despite having dropped out of school, and soon he was able to get an apartment. Though it wasn't much by any stretch of the imagination, Aiden finally had a place to call his own. However, as great as that all seemed, it was was still difficult for Aiden to cope with everything he'd been through. After everything he'd seen, he started to shy away from Alcohol and instead turned to something else, something that was possibly much, much worse.

Despite everything, Aiden had come to call this seedy part of town his home and felt content there even if it didn't hold much promise for a future. But Aiden insisted on living fully in the present, and as he walked home from yet another day of work at the local pizzeria, he never considered how drastically his life could change in an instant. The shout suddenly caught his attention and his stormy grey eyes glanced across the street, noticing a group of guys surrounding another, smaller guy. He got a glimpse of the dark-haired boy before he was nearly knocked over and instantly Aiden was striding over towards them. "Well, Well… I wonder what a bunch of Crimson Lions think they are doing in our territory." He called out, smirking as he accessed the situation.

That gave the men a pause, still holding the outsider as they turned to look at him. He purposely raked a hand through his wild, dark brown locks to show off the tattoo on his right forearm. It was a grim reaper with a seven pointed star behind it. "He's one of the Reapers…" One muttered before another spoke up, "None of your fucking business…" Aiden grinned then, though there was some tension in his posture. Three against one wouldn't be easy, but then again he's made it through worse odds. "Oh, but you're forgetting that you're in my territory, so now it is my business…" A few more tense words were exchanged before one of the men took a swing at Aiden. While he might have been some what lanky compared to the others, he was fast and could pack a punch. He easily ducked out of the way with a graceful spin before striking the thug with an elegant high kick that knocked him to the ground.

"Shit!" A second one stepped up then, leaving the last to keep the college boy pinned up against the wall. They exchanged a few punches before Aiden got the opportunity to bring his knee into the other man's stomach, and then his face as he doubled over. "Fuck this…" The last man snapped, giving Jasper one last shove before he ran away, grabbing his two friends along the way. "What a bunch of pansies…" Aiden muttered, watching them run off before he turned to the college boy. "Hey, you alright?" He asked, wiping the blood from his split lip on the back of his hand. Aiden then stepped closer, offering his other hand to help him away from the wall. "I'd get out of here, if I were you… You don't want to know what they do to pretty boys like you around here." He warned him. And this boy was pretty, he thought while he looked into his bright blue eyes.

[lobo]

Jasper had been mentally preparing to get the life beat out of him. He didn't expect his prays to be answered, at least not until a voice rang out and interrupted his thoughts. His tightly shut eyes instantly flew open, searching the surrounding area until they landed on another man. His first instinct was to panic, thinking for a few moments that this was going to be another male against him. He wasn't only going to get his ass beat by these men..but a fourth was going to join in the fun. However, those worries were put to rest when he started to see the bodies of those holding him begin to tense up. These men didn't know the outsider standing a few feet away. This small group of attackers..were afraid of this man. And maybe Jasper should be, too.

The men around him started to mumble, something about a reaper, and now Jasper was even more confused than before. Were these men a part of a gang? Was the other man part of one as well? Too many thoughts were fogging his mind, so he didn't quite catch the last little exchange of words between the group of boys and the other male. The next thing he was aware of is one man leaving the group of three, moving closer to the intruder ( Or savior. Jasper still wasn't sure yet ). The next thing that happened was a shock to the college boy. The new male easily avoided a punch to the face, and the attacker was almost effortlessly knocked to the ground. The sight made Jasper's blue eyes widen, barely remembering he was in any danger until a hand came across his face again. A tiny yelp left Jasper's lips, but he clamped his teeth together to keep quiet.

Another of the assaulters was moving away though, and Jasper forced his eyes to open again to watch his savior take down the second man without any problem. The whole sight was mind blowing to the college student, who had only ever seen fights occur on television. At least, fights like this that is. Where one man takes down two as if he had done it a million times before. Jasper was pulled from his thoughts again as he was shoved, a sharp breath getting sucked in as his back knocked into the bricks again. He shook it off quickly though, his body pressing against the wall to keep himself steady this time. He couldn't quite believe what he had just witnessed.

The savior spoke now, and Jasper took a moment to just stare at the boy. His wide, doe eyes flickered from the man's grey ones to his outstretched hand, and he eventually reached with a trembling one of his own. He grasped the man's hand, cautiously stepping away from the wall behind him. "I..." he started to speak, but the words left his lips as his eyes turned to stare in the direction that the attackers had ran off. I hardly even heard the man's warning, or the small compliment that had been tossed in. He had just saved me. He was a literal knight in shining armor. And it was starting to make my heart flutter..but now wasn't the time. "You just...- Holy shit man," Jasper finally got some words to process, shaking his head slowly. Though his words were hardly above a whisper, his body a little shaky from adrenaline and fear.

It took another moment for him to process everything, and once he did, he took a small step away from this new male. He was starting to realize he didn't actually know where he was. He had been walking aimlessly up until he was attacked. Though there was no way he was going to admit this to the stranger..not even if he had been saved by this man. "I..I uhm..- Are you okay? I mean..Thank you, for helping me. I'll...I'll go now," Jasper spoke again, giving a quick dip of his head as a thanks to the guy before he shuffled a few steps away and glanced around. Getting back to campus was going to be a huge pain in his ass, especially with those guys still around somewhere. And Jasper could start to feel the sting on his cheek from a forming bruise.

[Midori-Hime]

The sheer awe on his face made Aiden smile, until that split his lip more and a fresh trail of blood ran down to his chin. "Ow! Fuck…" He winced, dabbing at his lip with the back of his hand again. Aiden glanced up from the blood on his hand again. "Oh, I'm fine. I sort of expected worse, but they turned out to be nothing but bunch of pussies after all…" Aiden then laughed at his own little joke. "They should change their name…" He blinked then as the other boy quickly thanked him and started to leave. But then what did he expect? However, Aiden could tell by the boy's hesitant steps and his wandering eyes that he had no idea where he was going. Well of course, that would make sense… Why else would a college boy like him be wandering around this dump if he wasn't lost?

Aiden took a few steps after him, seeming somewhat amused. "Hey, you have no idea where you're going, do you?" He asked, though really it was more of a statement than a question. With a soft sigh, he followed and then stepped past him. "Come on, I'll get you back to the other side of town… Before you get into any more trouble." He offered and started off down the street, regardless of any protesting from the guy. As they walked, he glanced back at the boy from the corner of his eye, noticing that he still seemed rather shaken up. Poor guy… He thought before noticing the pizzeria where he worked on the corner. "Hang on… I have an idea." Aiden said suddenly before grabbing the boy's arm and gently pulling him across the street.

Without an explanation, Aiden stepped inside the pizza place and waved to the man behind the counter. "Hey Marco! Two slices of pepperoni and a coke!" He called out before leading the other guy to a plain looking booth with a few cracks in the pleather seats. "Whataya doin' back here?! I thought you were goin' home!" Marco called back with a chuckle and a shake of his head. "Well, you should know that like most things in my life, nothing goes as planned." He replied, chuckling a bit before sitting down across from the boy. "I think it'll be good to just sit for a moment…" He finally explained, looking into the other boy's eyes again. God, he was really cute… But he couldn't be that lucky. "So, what's your name and what is someone like you doing in this part of town anyway?" He asked, continuing to stare into his eyes as they waited for their food.

[lobo]

It wasn't until the boy smiled that Jasper actually noticed the split on the other man's lip. His eyes somehow got a little wider, but before he could reach out, the taller male had already wiped the blood off his lip. Jasper turned away then, before he could do anything else to embarrass himself. He listened as the other man made jokes about the little group, wondering how well this guy knew those others. It seemed as though he was at least slightly familiar with them...or had heard of the gang that Jasper was positive they had been a part of. It didn't matter now though. He was safe..and he hadn't been completely smashed into a pulp. He also learned a valuable lesson when it came to wandering around places. Clearly it was a dumbass thing to do...unless he had this man around with him.

Though as Jasper turned away, he knew he looked helplessly lost when the other man mentioned his confusion. He slowly glanced back towards the man, his eyes lowering shyly as he gave a small shrug of his shoulders. "I uhm...- Yeah..I'm lost," Jasper finally admitted, closing his eyes tightly in embarrassment. The admission even made his cheeks turn a shade of pink, that turned even darker when he heard the other man's sigh. As the other man offered to help him back, Jasper shook his head quickly. "No, no! You've seriously done enough for me. I owe you," He insisted, though he still jogged to catch up to the stranger as he began to walk away. It seemed like he didn't have any other way home...so following the stranger was the only way.

Jasper looked around quickly as they went, his hands fidgeting together in obvious nerves. He had no reason to fear this stranger...considering he was technically his savior. But it was hard when you were somewhere unfamiliar. The man's words shook Jasper from his thoughts, and he quickly blinked at the man what he was grabbed. "Wh..what the fuck?" he squeaked out, stumbling quickly after the larger man. His short stature didn't help him keep up, since he was only 5'7" and done growing. It took a lot of Jasper's quick, small steps to keep up with the stranger's, but he somehow managed it.

He looked around the pizzaria quickly, his eyes widening yet again. At least he wasn't being kidnapped. He was in a public place, where he could sit down and rest his shaky legs. He also realized now that this stranger was familiar wirh this place, and apparently had some connections here. That thought made him relax, especially when the stranger suggested sitting down. He nodded his head quickly, his blue eyes meeting the stranger's grey ones. They were pretty...well, he was pretty in general. Jasper quickly looked away when he realized he was staring, almost drowning in those grey eyes. Damn..this man was making him feel weird. "My name is Jasper...Jasper Huston. I..I didn't actually mean to come here. I just wanted to look around and explore and...and those guys just kinda...showed up," he explained, cheeks heating up a bit into a blush. Though a thought occurred to him, and he quickly reached to the middle of the small table to grab a few napkins. Jasper then leaned closer to the other male, reaching out with the napkins to press them to the stranger's busted lip. He held them their gently, eyeing the male's lips before his eyes flickered up to meet the grey ones again. "S..sorry," he squeaked quietly, slowly pulling back and holding the napkins out to the man across from him.

[Midori-Hime]

"Ah, I see… Well I suggest you stay away from the south side of town for future reference. Anything past King St. and you've got to be careful." He warned, but found himself staring as Jasper blushed. Aiden looked away suddenly, fidgeting a little in his seat. God damn, he was even cuter when he blushed. And the name Jasper was just the icing on the cake. Aiden looked back at the other boy again when he suddenly leaned in, his stormy grey eyes widening in surprise as the other touched a napkin to his lip. A shudder when through him and he found himself sinking into those deep blue eyes.

Aiden blinked then, watching Jasper with a slightly bewildered expression as he drew back. Slowly he took the napkins from him, his finger tips brushing against the other male's. He pressed the napkin to his lip again, glancing down at the blood. "No, it's fine. I'm sorry if the blood is grossing you out… It's nothing new for me." He said, then looked up as their pizza and drink were placed in front of them on white paper plates and a foam cup. Aiden then smiled, pushing the drink towards Jasper. "Eat up…" He said simply before setting the bloody napkin aside and taking a bite out of his own slice. "Mmm… Not bad. But not as good as how I make 'em" He said. Suddenly a thought dawned on him and he quickly wiped the grease from his hand before holding it out. "By the way, I'm Aiden…" He officially introduced himself.

He went back to eating then, quiet for a moment before he thought of something else to talk about. "So where are you headed anyway? I'm guessing you go to that college in town? Do you have a dorm, or your own apartment?" The more he looked at Jasper, the more the guy started to look a little familiar. Still he couldn't quite put his finger on it. He doubt Jasper was anyone he really knew, but he felt like he might have seen him somewhere before, a long time ago. But then Aiden had always been terrible with names.

[lobo]

Jasper took a mental note of the man's warning, deciding it would be smart for him to never return to this part of the town. It wasn't that he was weak necessarily, he was just..less prone to fights. Jasper preferred to avoid all confrontation if possible. He knew his small stature gave him a disadvantage in fights and...well, he had never had to actually throw a punch at someone before. He figured now wasn't a good time to start. Luckily for him, this stranger had been kind enough to do all the punching for him. He wasn't quite sure how he got lucky enough to have someone help him..let alone a rather hot someone.

The surprise on the stranger's face was what actually made Jasper decide to pull away after pressing the napkins to the other's lip. He couldn't read if the expression had been bad, or if it had only been out of surprise from his quick actions. Either way he still chose to pull back, relaxing a bit as the man took the napkins from his. Though he could've sworn he felt a few tingles at the tips of his fingers from where they brushed against the other man's. It was an odd feeling, that only had him blushing harder. Though the man's apology had him shaking his head, a tiny smile finally twitching onto his lips. "N-no...not at all. I just...thought it would be best to stop the bleeding," he explained quietly, his eyes lowering just a tad. That is, until the pizza was placed on the table, and he looked up to whisper a thanks to whomever had brought the food to them.

Jasper peeked from the plate of pizza to the man across from him, his comment causing Jasper's head to tilt to the side just slightly. That seemed to confirm his suspicions. Not only did this guy have connections here, he obviously worked here. Or, at the very least, he had at some point. Those thoughts were whisked away as the man held his hand out, and Jasper was finally given a name to go along with this stranger. He did glance between those grey eyes and Aiden's hand before finally reaching out with his own, slightly smaller hand. He closed it around Aiden's, giving a tiny dip of his head. "Thank you for the help...Aiden," he murmured, peeking back up at the male shyly.

It took a moment, but Jasper eventually released the other man's hand, quickly grabbing his pizza to take a bite from it. The food actually helped settle his nerves, and he was starting to actually enjoy his time with this new...friend. The questions made him look up again, head tilting before he cracked another small smile. "Yeah I uhm...I'm in the college. I have a dorm room but uh..they fucked up with my room so I don't actually have a roommate. Just two beds to myself," he explained, chuckling quietly. It was actually nice, having the room to himself. Thought it was a little more lonely than if he shared it with another.

[Midori-Hime]

Even if it was only slight, that smile intrigued him and suddenly he wished he could see more of it. He took another bite of his pizza and smiled at the other boy's shy gestures. "Well hey, that's pretty sweet, huh? Nothing beats having your own space, trust me…" He said sincerely, sitting back a little in his seat. A thought crossed his mind suddenly and he decided to ask, hoping he might be able to feel out the situation. "And just think… You can bring home the babes whenever you want… Unless you have a girlfriend? But then that's even better…" He said, throwing him a playful wink.*

Hey, a guy could dream, couldn't he? Aiden suddenly remembered the puzzled look he got from Jasper a few moments ago. "Oh yeah, in case you were wondering, I work here. So if you ever need to find me... " He offered with a smile. "Ya know, if you ever need me to rough someone up for ya..." Aiden quickly added. He took another few bites of pizza, trying to think of something else to talk about. Who knew if he was ever going to see this guy again, so he hoped to make the most of this interaction.

"So college, huh? What are you studying?" He asked, genuinely curious. It was something he knew he'd never accomplish himself, but he admired those that could. Not to say that he envied them or wished to go to college himself, but it nice to see someone who could go after their goals, despite how hard it seemed. And it made life a lot easier when you at least had a GED. If it wasn't for his friends finding him this job, God knows where he might have ended up. Of course, working at pizzeria in the shitty part of town was nothing glamorous, but there were definitely worse things he could be forced to do to make money.

[lobo]

Jasper's smile managed to grow just slightly at Aiden's assurance that living alone wasn't to bad. He gave a little nod of his head to show his agreement, his body finally beginning to relax into his chair. Maybe this guy wasn't too bad after all. Maybe the only time he's dangerous is when someone chooses to pick a fight with him first. The thought was incredibly relaxing, and Jasper could feel himself starting to enjoy the presence of the other man. That is...until the dreaded conversation of relationships came up. Jasper's face fell a little, the rosey red of his cheeks darkening a few shades. "I don't know if you can tell...but I'm not really the type of guy to attract...babes," he chuckled dryly, his eyes lowering to his slice of pizza. Apparently Jasper couldn't attract men or women, or so he thought. He felt as though he could hardly keep a hold of friends, let alone someone that could potentially be with him for the rest of his life.

He quickly shook off his thoughts as Aiden spoke again, his eyes slowly lifting from the pizza. He hummed a little noise, eyes moving around the small pizzaria. It didn't look like such an awful place..and oddly enough, it seemed to fit Aiden from what he could tell. Though the offer of beating someone else up for Jasper got him blushing again, and this time he lifted his hands to cover his face. "Why do you keep bringing that up, huh? Are you trying to remind me how pathetic I was?" Jasper laughed at this though, showing he was only joking with the guy. Though it was embarrassing, thinking back to his little attack. He felt as though he should've done more. Maybe actually tried to fight back and get away. Anything would've been better than just letting them push him around. Plus, Aiden got hurt because of it. Obviously nothing major, but he still had a busted lip because Jasper couldn't protect his own ass.

Jasper was frowning now, thinking back to the little fight. Aiden pulled the memory away though, but speaking of college made the smaller boy start to fidget his fingers and pick nervously at the skin around his nails. "Uhh..I'm supposed to be a business major. I..want to do something that can help my family in the future. Maybe pay for my sister's college, ya know?" he explained, eyes dropping to his half eaten pizza slice. He didn't quite understand why he was opening up to this semi-stranger. Maybe he just wanted the company, and the willing, listening ear. "But uh...enough about me. You said you worked here..? That seems cool. Did you go to the college in town, too?" he asked now, leaning forward to prop his elbows up onto the table and get a little closer to Aiden.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden frowned just a little, frustrated that Jasper's reply didn't tell him anything. Was he just saying that because he felt he wasn't good looking enough to attract any women, or was it because he wasn't attracted to women? He couldn't tell! Well so what, even if Jasper was gay, it didn't mean the kid would want to have anything to do with a scumbag like him. He was just getting all flustered because Jasper was the first cute boy he'd seen in a while. He was the last person who knew anything about dating, so it was probably best if he just forgot the whole prospect. But then if that were the case, just a little bit of flirting couldn't hurt could it?

However, he noticed the little frown on Jasper's face and worried maybe his little joke had been taken the wrong way. It was brushed aside for now as Jasper went on to tell him about his major. But oddly enough, the guy didn't seem all that thrilled about it. He supposed he could understand wanting to help out his family, but Aiden felt it was more important to look out for yourself and worry about your own happiness above anything else.

But before he could say anything more on the matter, Jasper suddenly changed the topic and asked about him instead. The way the other male leaned in, those blue eyes dancing with curiosity, made Aiden pause. Suddenly he felt a little nervous, knowing that he didn't really have many redeeming qualities and Jasper was going to find that out soon enough. "College, heh... No, I haven't gone to college. I'm nothing but a highschool drop out..." He admitted with a small chuckle. Ah well, he already told himself that this wasn't going to go anywhere, so why bother trying to impress anyone now? "But this place is cool enough. The guys here treat me well and it keeps a roof over my head. What else do I need?" Aiden shrugged, but deep down he was anxious to see if Jasper would write him off already.

[lobo]

Jasper thought he could see a bit of hesitation from the other man when he switched around the conversation, but he couldn't really tell what the reason for it was. Did he make Aiden nervous? Maybe this other guy was feeling the same weird, almost butterfly feeling in his gut that Jasper was feeling. Or maybe he was forcing conversation just to be a nice guy. The latter option seemed more reasonable, so that was what Jasper stuck with. This practical stranger was just being a nice guy, and giving him some time to cooperate from the scare not long ago. After today..it's not like he was ever going to see this guy again...right?

Those thoughts were pushed down as Aiden responded to his question though, and Jasper tilted his head at the boy when he mentioned being a high school dropout. Jasper felt as though maybe he should've expected that, but he also knew better than to make assumptions like that. He shrugged his shoulders slowly though, offering Aiden a small smile. "If you're happy, then I don't see the problem. But...isn't it kinda sucky having to work at a little place like this? And probably make the bare minimum of money?" Jasper couldn't help but ask. He had his fair share of part time jobs, most of which being in some sort of food industry, and he knew that it wasn't always fun and games. It also was difficult to live off that sort of income.

"I..don't mean to be rude about it. I was just curious, honestly. It seems like it would be hard, ya know? Living is more than just having a roof to stay under," Jasper whispered now, biting down on his bottom lip. He eventually shook his head, a shaky laugh falling from his lips. "I guess I should head back to the college. I've got some studying to get done," he spoke, a bit of reluctance in his tone. He didn't really want to leave the guy behind...but he knew deep down that it was for the best. If he was already feeling some sort of pull towards the man, he knew it was dangerous to keep sticking around. He didn't usually connect with people so quickly. He also hardly ever felt so...attracted to another person this fast. "Thank you again, though, for helping me. I uh..- I really appreciate it. I owe you one," he added lightly now, offering Aiden a wider smile, this time showcasing the slight dip of his dimples. He slowly moved to his feet now, lifting the snapback off his head to ruffle a hand into his hair. He wasn't sure if Aiden's offer to guide him to the campus was still there, so he lingered next to the table just in case.

[Midori-Hime]

"Well, sure. I mean who wouldn't want to make more money and not come home covered in flour or smelling like grease every day? But… It's not like I have very many options." He replied with a small shrug. He didn't expect Jasper to understand the depth of all the shit he'd gotten himself into. After listening to Jasper continue his thought, he looked down a little. "I don't need much… I'm perfectly-" …Happy? Aiden couldn't bring himself to say that. "-fine with what I have." That's right, what else could he possibly need but a roof over his head and food in his belly? But he was curious what Jasper's definition of 'living' was. However, before he could ask, the boy's nervous laugh snapped him out of his thoughts.

"Oh, right… I shouldn't be wasting anymore of your time."He said with a small smile and quickly gathered their trash, dumping it on their way out. Aiden looked up suddenly when the other male thanked him again and he smiled. "Ah, don't mention it… I hate guys like that, thinking they are tough by beating on someone weaker than them. And then when a real challenge comes along, they go running scared-" He grumbled, ranting a bit before he glanced up at Jasper. And then his mind suddenly went blank. Oh God, the dimples were just too much. Feeling the heat rising in his cheeks, Aiden looked away suddenly and gave one last wave to the boys in the back and stepped back out onto the street with Jasper, tucking his hands in his pockets. By now the sun was nearly set and Aiden made it a priority to get Jasper out of the area before it got too dark.

Be cool, be cool… He told himself, focusing his gaze on the sidewalk ahead of them as he started down the street. It was quiet for a few long moments as he tried to think of something else to talk about. "So, are you enjoying the school year at least? I imagine it must be tough… I don't envy you." He said, glancing back at him with a smile. Though after a moment it fell a little. Seriously? Asking about his school year… I'm such a frikkin' retard! He scolded himself mentally. But he didn't want to waste these last few moments with awkward silence. As much as he'd wanted to flirt, it suddenly dawned on Aiden that he didn't have a clue what he was doing. "U-uh, b-but besides that, what do you like to do in your free time?"

[lobo]

Jasper wanted to tell Aiden that he did have more options than just this small pizzaria..but the college boy stopped himself before he could mention it. He realized that he didn't actually know the full story behind this guy's job here. He also forgot to keep in mind that Aiden was a high school dropout. There weren't actually very many options for the dropout. It made a little twinge of pity twist in his gut. For some reason he wanted to...help the boy. Whether it be by becoming his friend, or even just visiting him on occasion. He wanted to bring some sort of happiness or familiarity into Aiden's life. Or...maybe he just wanted an excuse to spend more time seeing the boy. Something about him made Jasper's heart flutter, and he didn't want the feeling to go away.

Though after Jasper had spoke about leaving, the response made his face fall, and he quickly shook his head. "No no! I didn't mean it like that. It's not a waste of my time. It's just..just late and..and I really don't want to cause any more problems," he explained quickly, his eyes a little wider now in alarm. He didn't want the boy to feel like Jasper didn't like him. Though he still followed behind the man, heading for the doors with his head ducked down shyly. He glanced up though as Aiden started to rant, his small smile gradually growing again. He breathed a little laugh now, tilting his head at Aiden. "If you don't mind me asking...how did you know those guys?" Jasper asked after a moment, shuffling a few quicker steps forward to be closer to the other man.

When the topic of his college was brought up, Jasper gave a small shrug of his shoulders. He lowered his eyes to the sidewalk now, humming a small sound of thought. "It's okay, I guess. a lot better than high school though," Jasper decided, giving a little nod of his head. He didn't hate college, not really. He enjoyed the freedoms that came along with it. But it was more challenging than high school had been. Though the people were less judgmental, and he was hoping to start making new friends pretty soon. Now as Jasper looked towards Aiden, he could see the embarrassment on the other man's face. It actually made him smile, and he gently leaned to bump his shoulder against Aiden's in an attempt to ease his nerves. "In my free time? I mostly dance. I spend practically all of my free time dancing...and studying," he admitted, his cheeks starting to turn crimson again. He didn't usually share his passion with other people. Especially not strangers. It gave them so much more room to poke fun and laugh.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden paused and smiled then, nodding his head. Well, he was glad that Jasper wasn't bothered by spending some time with him. And he'd be right, the food had really seemed to calm the boy's nerves. "Don't worry, no one will mess with you when I'm around." He added with a cocky smirk. "Oh, them? They're just a rival gang… They like to talk tough, but they aren't a match for us… " He explained. "I'm one of the 7 Reapers. But we aren't anything like those thug assholes. We look out for each other mostly and defend our territory." Aiden held out his arm as he spoke, showing him the tattoo there on the flat part of his right forearm. He wasn't sure he should be telling a perfect stranger all of this, but he felt that he could trust Jasper. And more than anything, he didn't want Jasper to be afraid of him. "In fact… if you're ever in need of help and you see someone with this tattoo, you can come to them. Just tell them you're a friend of Aiden's and they'll help you out." He offered with a bright smile.

Though as Jasper got to talking about school again, his smile fell a little. It seemed that he really didn't enjoy it all that much. But he supposed at the end of the day, school was still school, and Aiden always hated high school. But perhaps it would be best to avoid that subject since it seemed to put a damper on Jasper's mood. Instead he focused on Jasper's hobby which took him completely by surprise. "Dancing? Really? Like what kind of dancing… Club dancing or like Ballet, formal dancing?" He asked suddenly with wide eyes, though there was no mocking tone in his voice. He was genuinely curious. Aiden could see the blush even in the dimming light and he found himself staring.

Aiden raked a hand through his hair then, looking ahead as he waited for Jasper to explain. They were crossing over into the nicer part of town and he knew the college was only a few blocks away. He thought about stalling some how, but as much as he wanted to keep talking to Jasper, it wouldn't be fair to keep him from his studies. The guy actually had something important to do rather than go home and play some video-games until he passed out.

[lobo]

Jasper was actually oddly relieved by Aiden's first comment. He completely believed the boy, because not only had he saved Jasper from getting his ass beat, but he also was kind enough to walk him all the way back to campus. However, the relief diminished slightly when the mention of gangs was brought up. Though that was what Jasper had originally guessed, knowing that it was actually true started to wrack his nerves. He wasn't afraid of Aiden, since at this point he had no real reason to be...but he was afraid for Aiden. If anything Jasper had ever heard about when it came to gangs was true, then it seemed to him like Aiden could potentially get into a lot of trouble. He could be getting hurt, or even doing illegal things. Though that didn't change Jasper's perception of the boy, it did make his sympathy for him grow, as well as his determination to maybe...change this boy.

His eyes quickly flickered to the man's arm, seeing the Grim Reaper that he remembered seeing as he was being saved. His first instinct was to reach out to touch the tattoo, his eyes wide with curiosity again. However he stopped himself short, his hand hovering in the air over Aiden's tattoo for a brief moment before pulling it back. It was probably rude to just prod at other people's tattoos. He really didn't want to make a bigger fool out of himself in front of this guy. "Isn't that a little dangerous?" he finally asked, biting down on his bottom lip. He was beginning to feel a bit judgmental, but that wasn't at all how he was trying to be. He was just genuinely curious. It sounded to him like it was something dangerous, and if that was the case..well, he wanted to find a way to get Aiden out of it. He wasn't sure where the determination was coming from, but something made him want to hold onto this guy. Maybe return the favor by saving him.

Jasper was happy to avoid the topic of school and focus on something he enjoyed much more. It made his chest feel much less heavy, and even perked his mood back up. Though Aiden's first question about his type of dancing instantly made Jasper laugh, his hand lifting to almost hide his face and muffle the sound. "Oh no, not club dancing. I'd have to be very drunk to dance with someone at a club. Though, I'm kinda a lightweight so...if I did go to a club it wouldn't take long," Jasper spoke through a few small giggles, amusement dancing in his eyes. He hadn't ever even...been to a club before. He had never danced with a person at the club, though he was sure he could do it if he wanted. It was just a bunch of bumping and grinding. How hard could that be? "But I uh...I actually dance hip hop. I've done ballet before, because my mom thought it would be cute to surround me with all those little girls but uhm...I don't think young Jasper quite enjoyed that," he finally explained, peeking up at Aiden with another dimpled smile. He felt more comfortable sharing things when the other person looked interested in what he was saying. He felt like Aiden actually enjoyed his presence. It had been a while since he spoke so openly to another. It was really nice.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden's breath caught for a moment as Jasper reached out to touch him and he felt a fluttering in his stomach. But the butterflies quickly died off as the other male stopped himself and drew back. He looked away for a moment, recomposing himself. He couldn't believe he was getting so worked up over something so simple. Man, when did he get so thirsty? When Jasper asked if his life style was dangerous, he gave a little shrug. "Maybe, but it's all I have… I'd much rather be with them than on my own out here. We look out for each other."

But instead of dwelling on that, he was much more interested in hearing more about Jasper. He was amused by the idea and nudged him playfully. "That sounds like a challenge." He teased, tossing in a wink. However, he immediately regretted it, wondering if he was giving too much away. But the way he laughed and the excitement glittering in his eyes was so adorable. Aiden found himself smiling in return. Suddenly his eyes widened and his mouth fell open slightly. "Wait, seriously?! That's awesome!" He replied, smiling as he tried to imagine it. "…Man, I wish I could see that." He said quietly, suddenly sobered by the realization that he probably wouldn't ever get the chance.

"How long have you been doing that?" He asked, looking ahead again. The college wasn't far now, maybe a few more blocks. But he didn't want to say goodbye just yet. He couldn't explain it, but he was so attracted to this boy. Perhaps more than he'd ever been attracted to anyone. But as sad as it was to admit it, it was probably better if Jasper didn't get mixed up with somebody like him. It seemed like Jasper had a lot going for him and he'd only mess it up. His fingers fidgeting in his pockets, warring with himself on what he should do vs. what he really wanted to do... But finally he decided he would leave it up to Jasper and what he wanted from him.

[lobo]

Jasper was glad he decided to drop the conversation about gangs, because it seemed like it helped Aiden relax. Though he still had plenty of questions he wanted to ask..he figured they could wait until another time. He didn't want to scare the boy off so soon. He wanted to have a friend that's close to campus and..and it seemed as though Jasper had found one. Even if he may be into bad things, as long as he was kind, nothing else really mattered to Jasper. All he wanted was someone who would care about him, and treat him with the respect he did his best to treat others with. And thus far..it seemed as though Aiden suited his wants perfectly.

Though Jasper didn't usually enjoy talking about himself, he was happy to do so when it seemed like the person listening was interested. Aiden seemed to be listening, so Jasper let the conversation remain on him. He blushed another light shade of red at the thought of clubbing with Aiden, another small laugh falling from his lips. "Honestly...It wouldn't be much of a challenge. I'd actually really like to hang out with you again," the boy admitted, before he clamped his mouth shut. He realized that might sound a little odd, and more desperate than he had meant. "If..if you wanted! I'm uhm...- I think it would be cool and..and you could uh..show me around town," Jasper tried to quickly correct himself, clearly flustered now.

He started to relax again at Aiden's awe towards his dance choice though, and he nodded his head vigorously. It was a lot of fun. Dance was a wonderful way for him to destress and somewhat..let go of life for a while. Aiden's quiet words made him brighten further, the college boy bouncing slightly. "You could come watch! I practice all the time. It would be great to have someone kinda..critique, ya know? Even if you don't know dance you could still give me pointers and..." Jasper's excitement slowly drained though, his cheeks easily morphing into a bright red again. He was doing more blushing in the past hour than he had in the last month. He could practically hear the desperation in his voice. He didn't know if he just wanted a friend..or if at this point he was hoping from more from Aiden. All he knew for sure was that he wasn't ready to just say goodbye to the guy.

He was shook from his thoughts at Aiden's next question, and he smiled shyly now. "Like decent dancing I started when I was about six or seven. I was never very good until high school though," I admitted, biting down on my bottom lip. Even now Jasper was less than confident in his abilities. He knew he was relatively decent, but he also knew the harder and longer he practiced, the better he was bound to get.

[Midori-Hime]

That gave Aiden a pause and he gave Jasper a look of sheer bewilderment. Wait… He actually wants to hang out with me? Seriously?… "Y-yeah, sure! I know some cool places around town… A-any time you want, just let me know." He said suddenly with a new found enthusiasm. Maybe he did have a chance to get to know Jasper better after all. He felt like giving a shout but he fought to contain himself, shivering a little with the excitement. And then Jasper surprised him a second time when he offered to let him watch. Aiden gave a wide grin that threatened to open his lip again. "Yeah… I'd like that." He said sincerely, looking down at his feet with that dumb smile still on his face.

Aiden then chuckled at his next comment and glanced over at him, giving him a sideways glance. "I'm sure you're a great dancer… I can't wait to see it for myself. So you like Hip Hop music then?" He asked, continuing to walk. Though his pace had slowed down considerably. Now that they were in the nicer part of town, he figured he could take his time and stretch their walk out even if it was only just a few more minutes. Ugh, but he still couldn't tell if Jasper was just very friendly or if maybe he was into him. Maybe it was too soon to tell, but he didn't want to risk a horrible one-sided crush if he had no chance anyway. A thought kept popping up in his head, debating if he should say it or not. What if it came off the wrong way? "You know… Before when you said you weren't the type of guy who could attract girls… I don't think that's true. I think you just lack a little confidence… But other than that, you're actually very attractive."

Well, he said it… and he waited anxiously for Jasper's response. He just hoped it wouldn't make things too awkward, but then again, that would probably be a sign that Jasper didn't see him that way. Or maybe this wouldn't give him any answers at all… Despite the composed look on his face, Aiden's heart was racing, watching him closely. By now they were just down the block from the entrance to the college campus, the streets illuminated by the buzzing street lamps overhead.

[lobo]

Jasper perked up at the agreement of getting to see Aiden again. It actually made his chest feel a little lighter, and his stomach flutter in odd excitement. Maybe Aiden could help add a bit of excitement to his repetitive, boring life. Jasper turned to smile at Aiden though, even though the other was looking down. He honestly wished he wouldn't look away. Jasper wanted to see his smile. "It's a good thing I know where to find you, huh? That way we aren't running around trying to hunt the other down," Jasper pointed out, grinning over at the boy now. He was relieved that his request of them hanging out didn't scare Aiden off. He was glad that the other agreed and seemed...happy that they would be seeing more of each other. Maybe this wasn't as one sided as he had briefly thought.

Jasper blushed at Aiden's confidence, his eyes lowering again sheepishly. He watched his shoes for a bit before nodding his head. "I love hip hop. But I also love old rock songs and sometimes just...honestly anything. Music is wonderful, no matter the genre," he admitted, peeking at Aiden with another smile. He noticed their original pace start to slow, but he didn't mind it. He was glad for the extra time with Aiden. Jasper even started to hover a bit closer to Aiden, his shoulder nearly brushing the others. He let the silence flood in after that, his eyes peeking around to take in their surroundings. He knew he probably should've payed a bit more attention to where he was going...but he had been too distracted with Aiden to actually focus on his surroundings. He figured he could make it back to the pizzaria though. He would figure it out if it meant getting back to Aiden.

Jasper glanced back towards Aiden as he started to speak, a little smile twitching onto his lips at first. It was nice of Aiden to have the confidence in him...but his smile faltered by the end of Aiden's words. He actually tripped over his own feet when he processed the words, which happened to cause him to bump into and lean on Aiden. "I-I..what? I'm..- O-oh! Oh well, I uhm.." the college boy tripped on his words, one of his hands grasping onto Aiden's arm to help steady him. Had he really just been called attractive? By a person who Jasper thought was ten times more attractive? "I-I mean thanks! Thank you. I uhm..- You're actually uh..- You're pretty attractive yourself, I mean. I hope that's not weird to you. I just..- I'm rambling, huh?" Jasper started to babble, his nerves getting the best of him. He couldn't believe that just happened. He couldn't believe someone found him attractive. Let alone someone that he found just as good looking.

[Midori-Hime]

Jasper's reaction was definitely not what he was expecting and he was caught off guard as the other male tripped suddenly, practically falling into him. He was quick to catch him, holding him by his arms to steady him, and continued to hold onto him. His reaction wasn't what he was expecting… No, it was much better than he could have even imagined. Jasper thanked him and admitted that he found Aiden attractive as well. Those butterflies in his stomach came back with a vengeance then. He couldn't believe it, just staring at the other male for a long moment before he gave him a bright smile. "Heh, no, it's not weird at all… W-well it is, for anyone to say that about me but-" He also caught himself rambling and finally drew back with a blush on his cheeks. "What I mean is.. uh-…Thanks." He said simply, running a hand through his hair anxiously, looking away for a moment.

They walked to the entrance of the campus and stopped there where they would have to part ways. "Oh!" He said suddenly, just remembering what Jasper had said earlier. "Do you have a pen and paper or something?" He didn't want the boy to come wandering into the pizza shop unannounced, in case he wasn't there, so he tried to think of a better meeting place. "You know that gas station we passed a few blocks back, with the mini-mart? That's probably a better place to meet up." He said and took whatever Jasper gave him to write with. He scribbled down two numbers messily and handed the pen back. "This first one is my number, and then the number for the pizzeria. Call me whenever you want… O-or text is fine." He said and handed him the paper then, his fingers brushing against Jasper's subtly, though one couldn't be sure if it was on purpose or not.

With a heavy sigh, Aiden looked over at the college looming just beyond the stone walls of the courtyard. "Well…This is it, huh? Well, I'm glad we 'bumped' into each other today." He said with a wink. His smile fell then, running out of ways to stall. "I'll be looking forward to hanging out with you soon… H-have a good night." Aiden said, rubbing the back of his neck, feeling awkward. What now? Did he just say bye and walk away? Maybe he'd just wait until Jasper started towards his dorm first and then he could slip away.

[lobo]

Jasper stared up at the boy with wide eyes when he was held onto, his own hands grasping onto Aiden. There was a part of him that knew he should pull away..but the other part of him just leaned into the hold instead. It was odd to have a gentle touch like this. He hadn't been so close to a person in at least a couple of years. Just when Jasper didn't think it could get better, he watched Aiden's smile grow, and he swore his heart had never beat faster than it was now. Jasper shook his head though when Aiden's confidence seemed to falter, the college boy giving his arms a small squeeze of assurance. "Trust me, it's a lot weirder that a guy like you would have any interest in someone like me," he whispered, biting down on his bottom lip. He was so confused by this turn of events...but he also couldn't be any happier. The feelings were mutual.

As the two reached the campus, Jasper looked around quickly as he just realized they had reached their destination. A little frown curled onto his lips, disappointment starting to flood his gut. He wasn't ready to part ways. Though..now that he was back to the campus he started to realize how different the two of them were. Aiden seemed so much more confident. He was independent, and strong. He could fend for himself, but clearly had people who had his back. Jasper was still independent...but it was forced. He didn't have people that had his back. He was weak, or so he thought. He couldn't stand up for himself. He was quiet, and awkward. He wasn't confident and..

Jasper jumped at Aiden's outburst, his wide eyes landing on the other boy again. He tucked away his thoughts for another time, opting to smile at Aiden instead. He quickly dug a crumpled piece of paper from his pocket, along with a pen that he had tucked into the pocket of his sweatshirt. He held them both out to Aiden quickly, listening as the other mentioned the gas station. He thought over their walk, very slowly nodding his head. "Yeah..I remember. It's not too far from here. About halfway between you and me," Jasper said, nodding quickly now. He remembered where it was. It was, luckily, one of the only places he remembered passing.

Jasper looked down at the paper as it was handed back to him, his dimpled smile instantly appearing as Aiden explained what the numbers were. Though an odd tingle seemed to pass through his fingers as they brushed Aiden's, and his smile faltered a bit at the contact. He was half tempted to reach out and touch him again, but he managed to resist the urge and clutch the paper to his chest instead. He started to smile again, feeling like a teen that was asked out on a first date. "Thank you..so much,"[ he finally whispered, moving forward to hug Aiden. The contact was brief, the college boy quickly letting go to take a few steps back. "Goodnight, Aiden! I'll talk to you soon, okay?" Jasper spoke as he backed up, waving the paper at Aiden. He walked backwards a few steps before reluctantly turning away, knowing he really needed to get back to the dorms before the sun completely went down. He didn't let himself look back, and instead quickened his pace towards his dorm. The sooner he got there, the sooner he could put the number in his phone where it would be safe.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden could only smile as Jasper doubted himself once more. He doubt there was much he could ever do for the boy… He barely had any money to his name and he wasn't particularly good at anything but fighting. But if nothing else, he hoped he could at least show Jasper how amazing he really was and help him to raise his confidence. Just the fact that Jasper was able to make him smile more in a few hours than he had in months… that meant something to him.

A soft gasp left his lips as the other male suddenly hugged him and he worried Jasper might feel his heart which threatened to break through his ribcage with it's pounding. He swallowed, slowly raising his hands to rest over the boy's back. Though as soon as they did, Jasper was already pulling away. "Y-yeah…" He said, slowly breaking out of his daze before he gave Jasper a dazzling smile. His lip throbbed but he didn't care. "I'll be waiting! Goodnight…" He watched as Jasper backed away and then rushed off across the campus, not moving until he could no longer see him in the dark.

"Fuck yes!" He shouted suddenly, fighting the urge to jump into the air like an idiot. He spun around, starting down the street to head back to the slums with a newfound vigor. Nothing could bother him right now, knowing that the cutest boy he'd seen in a long time actually seemed to like him. At least he liked him enough to want to spend time with him. Yet at the same time it made him a little nervous. He didn't know the first thing about actually dating someone and he didn't want to mess it up.

Eventually he stopped at a pay phone, making a quick call. He tapped his fingers anxiously until someone finally answered. "Hey, it's me, Ace. Get the guys together. We gotta do something tonight!" He said enthusiastically, surprising the person on the other end. "N-nothing, I'm just in a really good mood tonight, I don't want to waste it." He hung up a moment later, still grinning to himself as he continued on to their meeting place.

[lobo]

Despite having gone home to study, Jasper found himself daydreaming more about Aiden than he was actually studying. Everything from his pretty, bright smile, to the Grim Reaper tattooed on his arm. There was just something about the boy that drove Jasper's heart crazy. Maybe it was the potential thrill that may come from hanging around Aiden. Or maybe it was just the fact that Aiden had actually been an incredibly sweet guy. Jasper was feeling important. There was somebody out there that not only found him attractive, but seemed to hopefully think his personality wasn't all that bad either. It was strange for Jasper to click with another so fast, but he wasn't going to complain. He'd much rather enjoy the moment in case something were to go horribly wrong.

Speaking of horrible, nearly every professor for each subject Jasper had decided to throw projects and pop quizes at him for the best three days. He worked his butt off, scrambling to study and work as much as he could to get it all done. During this time, he seemed to have forgotten that phones were a thing, and that he should have sent Aiden some sort of warning about his crammed schedule. Jasper wasn't used to having people to talk with though, and his phone usually was just meant for communicating with his mother back home.

By the evening of the third day away from Aiden, Jasper finally remembered that there was something important he needed to do. He snatched up his phone, already rushing towards the edge of campus. Guilt was already starting to stir up in his gut, and he could only hope that Aiden would forgive him for taking so long to get in touch. As soon as the college boy reached the edge of campus, he hit the dial button on Aiden's number. He hadn't felt this nervous in such a long time. He knew his studies were important, but he suddenly wanted to forget all about them and focus completely on getting to see Aiden again. He wanted to feel that flutter in his chest. He wanted to smile and laugh with the boy. More importantly, he just wanted to be around him again. He wanted to learn more about Aiden. He wanted to almost..protect Aiden, even if that was nearly impossible for him to do.

"Aiden! I'm so sorry. I..I've been so busy. I completely forgot to call you. I'm so sorry," Jasper spoke as soon as he heard something from the other line, not even sure if it was Aiden answering, or just the dial tone.

[Midori-Hime]

Despite the bliss he felt that first night, hanging with his friends, the next three days dragged on horribly slow and Aiden had fallen into somewhat of a depression. He was distracted at work, constantly peeking at his phone, swearing he had felt it vibrate. And then he went straight home, laying on his bed and staring at his phone. It was starting to feel like nothing but a dream… Maybe he had gotten too ahead of himself and Jasper had just been trying to be nice that day. Maybe he had decided he didn't want anything to do with a guy like Aiden. Unfortunately, this depression wasn't because of lack of contact from Jasper alone.

Aiden rolled over and sighed, staring up at his ceiling blankly. Get over it… He told himself. I should have known from the beginning this would happen. I got my hopes up, only to have them crushed again. Why do I bother? He thought solemnly and then sat up suddenly, crossing his one room apartment to the bathroom cabinet hidden behind a mirror above the sink. Grabbing an orange pill bottle, he popped a few in his mouth before returning to his bed. He flopped back and continued to stare at the ceiling blankly.

And then his phone rang. Aiden's heart skipped a beat, but in his head he told himself that it was probably just one of his friends. Slowly he lifted the phone to his ear. Before he could even say 'Hello', he heard that familiar voice rambling on the other end. A shiver went through him and he smiled. "I'm glad you called…" He said simply, completely dismissing the guy's apology. His mood did a complete 180 and he got up quickly, moving back to the bathroom mirror to fix his hair a bit. "What's up? Are you doing anything tonight?" He asked, hopeful that Jasper was calling because he wanted to meet up. Aiden sniffed his shirt and then turned to his dresser, carefully juggling the phone as he pulled off his shirt.

[lobo]

Jasper's panic was quick to melt away when he heard Aiden's voice over the phone, a shaky sigh of relief leaving his lips. "I'm so sorry, Aiden. I really am. I hope I didn't worry you," he spoke a little softer now, hoping to ease the anxiety out of his voice. He had been afraid that his chances of a new friend would be ruined because of school. He for once in his life wanted to focus more on people rather than school and work. He had wasted too much of his life on studying. He was finally deciding it was time to set school work aside and have some fun for once. Maybe even get into a bit of trouble. Let himself be free for once in his life.

Aiden's next question got Jasper to smile, his eyes darting around to be sure he was going in the right direction. "I hope this doesn't sound too weird..but I'm actually almost to that gas station you mentioned the other day. I was going to kinda..try to surprise you. But I realized I didn't know where to find you," the college boy explained with a sheepish laugh. He really had planned to just show up and give Aiden a bit of a surprise after being gone for so long. But he didn't actually know where Aiden lived. He only knew that Aiden had somewhere to stay because the boy had mentioned having a roof over his head. He just hoped it was somewhere safe, so he would at least know Aiden wasn't constantly in danger.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden's eyes widened. "W-wha- Really?" He stuttered in surprise and then suddenly rushed to get some pants on, hopping while he pinned the phone to his ear with his shoulder. Jasper actually wanted to surprise him? He smiled at that laugh. "Don't worry about that… I'll be right there." He said, buttoning his pants and then took the phone in his hand once again. "See you soon!" He said then hung up, rushing around to find his wallet before he went running out the door.

Once he was on the street, Aiden raced down the few blocks to the gas station where Jasper was waiting, dodging a few people and even a car. He slowed down as he reached the parking lot and looked around for Jasper. When he finally spotted him, Aiden waved and quickly came over. He was panting heavily, but still had a smile on his face. "Hope… I didn't keep you… waiting?" He said between pants and ran a hand through his hair that was slightly damp now with sweat. "So what did you want to do?" He asked, up for just about anything himself.

[lobo]

Jasper actually blushed at Aiden's stuttered reply, and he managed to murmur a little confirmative sound. He hadn't really thought about how awkward it may seem for him to already be on his way towards Aiden without much of a warning. He also hadn't thought about what he would have done if Aiden was busy and couldn't come out to see him. Sometimes with new people, Jasper would forget that he wasn't the center of their world. People had other things to do, and probably better things to do than be around him. Only Aiden's words assured him, and he was quickly grinning widely again. "Be careful!" he laughed before the line went dead, tucking his phone into his pocket. His pace quickened now, knowing he could get there first, but still wanting to get there quickly.

Jasper looked around as he reached the gas station, being sure Aiden hadn't somehow gotten here before him. He took the time to glance down at his appearance, cringing slightly at the sight. He had forgotten that looking nice was important when trying to attract someone. His ripped, black jeans only showed off his legs a little, and his loose fitted t-shirt had a band logo scribbled across it. He hadn't even done much to his hair, which he was sure was a mess now that the wind had hit it. He instinctively lifted a hand to ruffle it into the curls, doing his best to tame the mane as much as he could without a mirror.

As he lifted his eyes from his appearance, they quickly landed on the figure coming towards him. He relaxed as the figure waved, and he quickly lifted a hand to wave back as a wide grin spread across his lips. He blinked a few times as Aiden approached, a laugh falling from his lips at the others harsh breathing. "Did you run all the way here?" Jasper actually giggled a little, his mood greatly uplifted just from being near Aiden again. He even reached out to tug a strand of the boy's hair. "You're all sweaty," Jasper teased, his eyes slightly squinted up in amusement. He had never seen someone so...excited to be around him. It made his heart flutter yet again. As for what they should do...Jasper wasn't really sure. "We could always just walk around. Or..if there's a park around we could go hang out there. Or uhm... We could...- I've never actually been to a club before.." Jasper trailed off at this point, cheeks pink with embarrassment that he had even suggested the last option.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden blinked as the other laughed and he smiled sheepishly. "W-well… I didn't want to keep you waiting." He said, though honestly he had just been so excited to see Jasper again that it drove him into a sprint. Those silvery eyes watched his hand as it suddenly caught a piece of his hair and a soft blush tinted his cheeks. "Ah, shit… Sorry…" He muttered, tugging at the bottom hem of his shirt to fan himself a little, for as much as that was worth. Though he ended up lifting up his shirt to wipe his face anyway. While Aiden wasn't very muscular, his torso was still toned with nice lean muscles from his training.

After fixing his shirt again, he looked to Jasper with a curious smile. "Really?" He asked, rather amused by the fact that Jasper never went dancing at a club before despite how much he liked dancing. Though he wasn't really dressed nice for a club, Aiden decided that he really didn't care. He didn't have anyone to impress except for Jasper who didn't seem to care. "Well, I know just the place. Do you really want to go? It's a Friday night.. We should have some fun, huh?"

The idea of getting to dance with Jasper got him so excited and he couldn't help but feel antsy. However, the night was still young and they had some time before the clubs would even be open. "Hmm… It is a little early for that though. Are you hungry? We could get something to eat first." He suggested, starting to wander away from the mini-mart slowly. "What kind of food do you like? There's chinese… Oh, or there's this place that has really good burgers?"

[lobo]

Jasper laughed softly again at Aiden's explanation of being gone, finding it quite endearing that he had ran all the way here just for him. It made Jasper feel...appreciated, and wanted. He even managed to smile wider at Aiden's blush, and he had to resist the urge to reach out and poke one of his cheeks. Instead he just waved off the apology, actually winking at Aiden. "It's a good look for you," he assured, but his eyes got a little wider as soon as the words left his lips. Am I...flirting? Jasper thought to himself, his cheeks morphing to a shade of red almost immediately. He was never this confident around people. Especially around people he was attracted to. Jasper's blush only darkened a couple more shades as Aiden's shirt was lifted, his blue eyes widening yet again. He wanted to stare, he really really did, but out of respect he tore his gaze away and stared at his shoes again. He could've sworn his mouth watered a little at the sight alone. This was a new feeling for him.

Jasper looked back up at Aiden quickly as he spoke, managing to relax a bit now that the other's shirt was back down. Not because he didn't want to see, but because he was afraid he wouldn't look away next time. He nodded at Aiden's question though, another sheepish laugh leaving his lips. "I told you...I'm a lightweight. If I go to the bar, I would get wasted way too quickly," he chuckled, hiding behind his hands now. He wanted to go though. He wanted to show off a little. He wanted to dance and enjoy his time with Aiden, even if it meant taking a bit step out of his comfort zone. "I really want to go. It sounds fun, and I know you'll keep me safe," he assured now, smiling shyly at Aiden.

At the mention of food, Jasper's stomach gave a low grumble of desire. Despite having places on campus to eat, Jasper would tend to forget, or try to spend as little money on himself as possible. That somewhat lowered the amount of food intake he had, and he just realized how hungry he was. "A hamburger honestly sounds amazing right now," he admitted, bouncing a little at the thought. He felt like he was full of energy. He wanted to do anything as long as he was with Aiden.

[Midori-Hime]

"So you're a cheap date. Nothing wrong with that… At least you won't hear me complaining." He teased with a chuckle before he suddenly wondered if this really was a date. Could it really be …His first date? He blushed a little, glancing away and rubbing a hand over his face to hide it. It seemed like such a silly thing to admit, but while he wasn't a virgin, he had never been on an actual date before. Aiden then looked back at the other boy who seemed so sure of Aiden's ability to protect him. "Of course I will. You don't have to worry about anything when you're with me." He told him, looking into his eyes to show his sincerity.

However, as he heard the rumble of Jasper's stomach, Aiden burst out into laugher. "I guess that answers that question…" He joked and then playfully messed up Jasper's hair. He figured it was an acceptable enough gesture that gave him an excuse to touch those dark locks like he'd been wanting to since they first met. "Alright, hamburgers it is!" Aiden said enthusiastically, as if nothing could lower his mood right now. He started off down the street in search of the burger place, chatting with Jasper along the way.

"Oh, you're not 21 yet either, are you?" He asked then, the thought suddenly dawning on him. "Hmm, we'll just have to stop somewhere real quick, before we go out…" He said and quickly took out his phone, sending a short text before he tucked it back in his pocket. "Ah, here we are…" He then announced, opening the door of the small restaurant for Jasper before following him inside. It was just a small restaurant that sold hamburgers, hotdogs, and a plethora of smothered fries. "Get whatever you want… It's on me. Oh and the bacon cheddar fries are excellent!" He said, stepping up to the counter where they ordered.

[lobo]

Jasper opened his mouth quickly to object to being a cheap date, but one word in particular stole his focus before he could actually speak. "Date.." he repeated in a whisper, almost too quiet for even him to hear. So this really was a date..? The thought was briefly frightening, before a little burst of excitement sparked in his chest. He was going on a date. A date that he actually agreed to go on, and one that he was actually excited to partake in. His smile only continued to grow large, his dimples popping out again as he met those stormy grey eyes. The assurance was nice to have, but also unnecessary. Jasper was confident that he was safe with Aiden, especially after that evening so many days ago. "You have really nice eyes," Jasper whispered after a moment, still staring before he tore his own blue ones away. He had been wanting to tell that to Aiden for a while now, even if it seemed a little weird or out of place.

Aiden's laugh made Jasper feel a few different ways. First, he was embarrassed at how loud his stomach had grumbled. It made his cheeks turn red yet again, and he even fidgeted on his feet a little. The laugh, however, made butterflies explode in his gut, and somehow made his excitement grow. It was such a pleasant sound, even if it was directed towards himself. "I'm so sorry. I guess I'm a lot more hungry than I realized," he giggled, blushing at Aiden with a sheepish smile. He then felt a hand in his hair, and his eyes instinctively fluttered closed. If Jasper had any sort of weakness, it would definitely be his hair. He automatically leaned into the little ruffle, a little smile curling onto his lips. It was always so pleasant to have someone play with his hair. Even if it was meant in a playful manner, it still felt nice to him.

Jasper's eyes got a little wider when Aiden brought up his age, the realization almost making him curse out in frustration. He had completely forgot that it was a lot harder to sneak into a club when you're in a college town. The people there purposely pull out the younger college kids to keep them out. Jasper blinked at Aiden as he continued to speak though, his eyebrows furrowing in curiosity and confusion. "What are we going to do?" he asked, head tilting to the side just a bit. He wondered what exactly Aiden had in mind for them to do. It was exciting, but also a bit frightening. He had to keep in mind that he was hanging around a gang member. It just seemed so off from Aiden's personality.

Jasper shook off his thoughts as they reached the restaurant, his eyes darting around to look through the small building. He thanked Aiden quietly for opening the door, slipping inside the restaurant. He looked around again slowly, and then back at Aiden. He instantly pouted then, reaching to push against Aiden's shoulder lightly. "Let me pay for this. Something tells me you'll be buying the drinks at the club, and I don't want to just be mooching," he insisted, his bottom lip poking out at the boy. He wanted to contribute to this date as best as he could, even if all he could do was pay for their meal.

[Midori-Hime]

"Don't worry, you'll see." He said mysteriously with a teasing wink. "It's an 18 plus club, but obviously 21 to go to the bar. But I know someone who works there and he'll hook us up." He explained briefly.

As he waited for Jasper to order, Aiden fidgeted quietly, remembering the way the other male had leaned towards him just a few moments ago. He'd worried that Jasper might take the gesture the wrong way, the way some people might see it as picking on them or looking down on them as a kid. But Jasper seemed to genuinely enjoy it and he couldn't forget how silky those curls felt. Aiden shivered a little bit just thinking about the way he looked, his eyes closed with that sweet smile on his face...

However, he snapped out of those thoughts as Jasper suddenly nudged him. Aiden's eyes widened when he saw that adorable pout and instantly knew that it was going to be a serious problem for him if this relationship continued. Just the sight of it made him wilt and want to give the boy anything he desired. Aiden gave a small pout of his own and sighed. "I don't think that at all… but something tells me you're not going to let this go…" He muttered. "Ugh, fine… But I'm definitely buying our drinks, okay?" He said sternly.

Once they ordered, Aiden moved to find a seat for them to wait for their number to be called. He looked across the table at Jasper, just admiring him for a moment. But before he got caught staring for too long, he quickly looked down at his hands. "So… You're from out of town right? Where did you go to High School? Was it far from here?" He asked, wanting to know more about him. "Do you miss your family?"

[lobo]

Jasper relaxed when he was provided with a little explanation of Aiden's plans to get them drinks. It made him feel better knowing that they weren't going to jump right into doing something worse. He was aware it was illegal to drink under 21, but there was a lot worse things that they could do instead. He was a lot more accepting of Aiden's plans now that he knew what they were.

When it seemed as though his pout was working, Jasper made sure to keep it on his face despite the strong urge to grin. He almost broke as Aiden pouted back, but he held strong and kept his bottom lip jutted out. He didn't care at all how childish it may seem. If it worked, then he would do it. The last thing he wanted was to make Aiden waste all his money on a kid like him. He also thought it was more fair this way. They could each pitch in a bit, and it would hopefully balance out in the end. He instantly lit up again as Aiden caved, a smile spreading across his lips to replace the pout. "Great! Thank you," he chirped, reaching out to give Aiden's arm a little squeeze of gratitude.

After ordering just a simple burger for himself, Jasper took a seat across the table from Aiden. He was briefly distracted by looking around the cute little restaurant, but his eyes soon moved to the man across from him. He looked over just as Aiden looked away, and he blushed as he realized he was being watched. It made him smile a little though, and he took his chance to admire the other in return. He perked up though as Aiden started to speak, nodding quickly at his first few questions. "I think it's about..two hours from here? Maybe a little over two hours. The town I lived in, I mean. It's not very big, so I doubt you've heard of it," he chuckled, lifting a hand to ruffle it into his hair a bit. "And you..? Have you lived here for a while?" he asked, leaning on the table a bit. He didn't want to focus solely on himself. He wanted to learn more about Aiden as well.

At the mention of his family, Jasper did his best not to steer away from the question. He did drop his eyes, breathing a tiny chuckle. "Ah..of course I miss my family. It's kinda hard not to, right? he murmured, lifting his shoulders slowly to shrug. "But the freedom is..is really nice. I miss my mom, of course, but..but I like it here. I have more freedom and..and I'm a lot less babied than I was before," he explained, beginning to fidget with his fingers and pick lightly at his nails. "What do you do for fun though, huh? Do you do anything exciting when you're not at work?" Jasper quickly chirped, steering away from the other conversation and blinking at Aiden with another curious gaze.

[Midori-Hime]

"Really?" He asked curiously. "I've lived here about two years, but I grew up just a little ways away from here…" He said with a little shrug, grateful that Jasper didn't ask him any more about that. He looked up at the chuckle then before his eyes wandered off, staring out the window distantly. "Yeah… Right." He muttered, though he couldn't really relate to that feeling. However, he did agree with his desire for freedom. "Yeah, it is nice being on your own. No one to answer to… you can do your own thing at your own pace. It's great… " He said with a soft sigh, seeming more cheerful again.

However the next question gave him a pause. "Ahh.. nothing really." He shrugged. "I'm either chilling in my room, playing games or sometimes I go out with the guys. Not that we do much when we're together either. We have a space where we meet up, workout, play some games, or drink. Otherwise we are out, patrolling our territory. " He said, keeping simple. He didn't want to put Jasper off by sharing too many details. "But what about you, there must be something else you do for fun, besides your dance?" He asked.

A minute later their number was called out and Aiden hopped up, grabbing their food and bringing it back to the table. He got a burger for himself and some cheese fries to share. He listened to Jasper as he put some ketchup on his burger and took a bite. He was still curious why Jasper seemed so eager to change the subject from earlier, but he wouldn't push him. After all, he could understand wanting to keep some things to himself.

[lobo]

Jasper listened closely as Aiden explained the things that he did in his free time, a little smile twitching onto his lips again. To Jasper, those things actually sounded quite fun. Other than to study together, his old friends rarely hung out together. They would sometimes go grab snacks from close grocery stores, or occasionally his friends would come to some of his dance events..but otherwise, they only ever spoke to each other at school. Aiden seemed really close with his friends, and a little part of Jasper hoped that maybe, eventually, he could join the group of friends. "You should let me come play games with you. I haven't played video games since like..middle school," he laughed, grinning over at Aiden now. Jasper had a bit of a competitive side, but it was a fun sort of competition. He loved the thrill of competing, and he luckily wasn't sore when it came to losing either. He imagined it would be fun to play games with Aiden.

Though as the question was turned back towards him, Jasper pursed his lips together in thought. Lucky for him, their number was called and it gave him some time to come up with an answer that wouldn't sound too...lame. He blinked up at Aiden as he returned, quickly thanking him with another wide smile. "Honestly, I don't do many things for fun. The things that I do are just..generic things. And..- Well, I like to draw, and sometimes read books. I have a horribly creative mind and..it's a blessing and a curse," he explained, his cheeks gradually becoming more pink as he spoke. He was always teased and made fun of for his unique interests. At least, unique when it came to most guys.

Jasper quickly turned to his food now though, getting some ketchup onto his own burger. He glanced at Aiden and cracked another smile almost instantly, lifting the burger to take a bite. He swallowed down a moan at the delicious taste, his eyes drooping closed happily. It had been so long since he'd had a burger this good. Or, honestly, food that was this good. "Oh my god. Oh my god. This is really good," Jasper giggled now, his eyes bright as he took another quick bite.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden was a little surprised to hear that Jasper wanted to play with him and while that did sound like a great deal of fun, he was also a bit hesitant. "O-oh, yeah… Sure." He said with a smile, yet he was nervous about having Jasper at his dump of an apartment. He hated when people pitied him because in his mind he was doing just fine. And more than anyone, he didn't want Jasper to pity him or worse, to be disgusted by his place. "Don't think I have anything too crazy though. All I have is a Super Nintendo and a 64…" He said with a small chuckle, hoping it might deter him a little. But then again, if he decided he really wanted to, maybe he could just bring them to Jasper's dorm instead.

Thankfully Jasper answered his question and he took a break from his burger to really listen to him. It was sad that the boy didn't seem to do much besides study and he decided he wanted to change that. When he told him about his ability to be creative, Aiden perked up. But already the boy was putting himself down. "I think that's amazing…" He said passionately, staring into his eyes with a look of awe. "I wish I were that talented, or creative." He said wistfully.*He really admired those who were.

He smiled back at Jasper then, lifting his own burger to take a bite, but he froze. That faint moan sent a shudder through him and he found himself staring as the other seemed to be in a state of bliss. Oh my god...He lowered his head a little, feeling his cheeks heating up and took a bite of his burger then, chewing slowly. Ugh, and that cute little giggle. He could hardly stand it... "Been a while, huh?" He asked casually with a soft smile, taking a sip of his soda. While he found Jasper incredibly cute, something told him there was a side of him that could be pretty hot as well...

Aiden nudged the cheese fries over to him. "Here, have some..." He offered, since he'd gotten then so they could share. "Is there anything else you wanted to do before we go out?" He asked, continuing to eat. He wracked his brain, thinking of where else they could go to kill some time before they headed to the club. The park was pretty close by, now that he thought about it, but he'd do anything Jasper wanted to do.

[lobo]

Jasper could see the hesitation when Aiden agreed to them being able to play games together sometime, and it made his gut twist a little. Though after actually thinking about it, Jasper thought he understood the true reason behind the hesitation. He always forgot that Aiden had an entirely different living situation than he did...but Jasper didn't know how to tell Aiden that he didn't mind, without sounding too rude or even just harsh. So instead, he smiled across the table at Aiden, shrugging his shoulders as he was told what sort of consoles Aiden had. "Honestly, those still sound like fun. If you wanted, you could just bring them to my dorm. I'm allowed to have people over..and there's not really a curfew either..so you could just stay and we could just have a good time," he suggested, hoping that would help ease Aiden's worried a bit. He didn't want the other to worry. And maybe after some time he would learn to trust that Jasper would never judge his situation. What mattered to him wasn't the style or look of Aiden's home, but the fact that he had somewhere to stay.

Yet again, Aiden's awe and approval of Jasper's little talents made his heart flutter. He wished he could bottle up this feeling and keep it for a bad day. "I can always teach you. Being artistic is in everyone. You just have to be willing to put in the work, ya know? It's hardly different from working out or...or learning to be really good at video games," he assured, smiling over at Aiden again. Creativity was a bit different, but Jasper was sure Aiden could be creative with just a little push. Anyone could be.

Jasper was much too engrossed in his burger to realize just how sensual his sound may have been. He had his little bursts of pure innocence, and now was one of those times. He did peek over at Aiden as he spoke, his cheeks burning at the comment. "Honestly...yeah," he admitted, lifting his hand to muffle his little laugh. He blinked down at the fries as they were passed to him, instantly smiling again. He set down his burger, reaching out to pluck a fry and pop it into his mouth. He purred another sound at the taste, stealing another before returning to his burger. He shook his head at Aiden's question though, smiling across at him. "I don't think so. If we still have a lot of time before they open then we can just walk around or something," he suggested, easily finishing up his burger. He then snacked a bit on the fries, peeking over at Aiden again.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden perked up suddenly hearing Jasper invite him to come to his door to play games instead and he smiled. "Yeah, alright. If you're sure?" He said, his smile back once again. However, he tried not to seem to excited otherwise Jasper might suspect something. "I just don't want you hanging around after dark in my neighborhood, you know." He added quickly, hoping that would clear things up.

However, the notion that Jasper could teach him how to be artistic made him laugh. "I don't know about that…" He said, shaking his head. He couldn't draw much more than a stick figure. "I think there's still some talent required and I just don't have it…" He joked, taking another bite of his hamburger.

That little laugh caught his attention once again and Aiden caught himself watching all his little mannerisms, finding them absolutely charming. Jasper was just so shy, and innocent and cute… The complete opposite of himself. "Yeah… Okay. Actually, I still have to make that stop before we go so that'll kill some time." He realized, checking his phone once more. He read the text quickly and smiled before putting his phone away again so that he could give Jasper his full attention. Aiden continued to chat with him for a while about their various interests, what games they liked, their favorite bands, and other little trivial things. Eventually he finished his meal, slowly picking at the few remaining fries.

Something was still bothering him though. He still wasn't sure if this was considered a date. It seemed like one to him, and Jasper seemed to be attracted to him in a romantic way, or so he hoped. But he still couldn't be sure how Jasper felt about it. Aiden still didn't know much about Jasper's situation, or even if he was already with someone. It didn't seem to be the case, but he still had to know for sure. So he decided to fish around for some answers, trying to be a casual as possible. "So… Have you had many relationships?" He asked, taking a nonchalant sip of his soda.

[lobo]

Jasper relaxed now when Aiden seemed more positive about his suggestion of hanging out in the dorms. He didn't want to assume anything incorrectly, so he let himself believe Aiden's explanation. "Ahh good point. Probably best to do it at my dorms then," Jasper agreed, nodding his head now. He hadn't even thought about having to walk back to the dorms from Aiden's. However...he could always just stay the night. But even that thought made him a little nervous. As much as he was enjoying Aiden's company, he was still cautious of certain things. He figured he could trust the other boy, but he still wanted to be careful just in case.

Jasper actually rolled his eyes at Aiden when he spoke, sticking out his tongue. "You never know until you try. Have you ever had someone show you how?" he asked, raising a brow up at the boy. He was more than willing to show him how to properly draw or paint, or even just play around with things if he wanted. It didn't have to be serious or perfect. Just something fun for them to try if Aiden was willing.

Jasper then enjoyed the small talk with Aiden, finding himself laughing and smiling much more than he had in a long while. The longer he was around Aiden, the more he found himself trusting the boy. Aiden had earned Jasper's trust when he had saved him, but now it was being solidified and even helping stomp down any cautions that Jasper was having. He was letting some of his walls drop, his small bursts of confidence starting to shine through. That is..until relationships were brought up. Jasper instantly blushed, his eyes dropping to the table as he laughed. "If kissing a boy behind a dumpster to see if I liked it counts as a relationship, I've really only been in one before," he admitted, suddenly not afraid to speak of his interest in men to Aiden. He felt like he could trust the other. And..something told him that Aiden was the same way. He had called this a date.

[Midori-Hime]

"Mmm… My art teacher in middle school. I think she only passed me so she wouldn't have to see me again." He said in a matter-of-fact before laughing softly. "But I guess if anyone could teach me, it would be you." He said. It wasn't that he was necessarily opposed to the idea and if Jasper pressed it a bit further, he'd likely learn to have fun with it. He was having a blast right now and his cheeks were starting to ache from smiling so much. There was just something so sweet and magical about Jasper's laughter and smiles that Aiden couldn't help but smile with him.

However, he was incredibly anxious to hear Jasper's answer to his question. He bit his lip when he noticed that blush, and then way he turned his gaze downward, worried that perhaps he'd made Jasper uncomfortable. Still, he answered honestly and it surprised Aiden quite a bit. "S-seriously?!" He blurted out suddenly before blushing a little himself. "Sorry, I don't mean to judge. It's just… I can't believe you've never been in a relationship either." He said and then realized he just admitted it himself. The next thing that came out of his mouth was maybe a bit bold. "Especially someone as cute as you…" But he had to say it. All reservations he had about getting involved with this boy were thrown out the window. Aiden had decided he didn't want to stay away, even if that was the 'right' thing to do. He'd give it his all to become closer to Jasper and hopefully the boy might want to take a chance on him too.

By now it had actually gotten a bit later and Aiden thought it would be a good time to head out. "Thanks again, for paying…" He said softly as they stepped out of the burger joint and he started off down the street. "We'll make a quick stop and then we can go to the club." He said, sticking close to Jasper as they were on the edge of the shadier part of town. "So…" He muttered as they walked, still wanting to continue the conversation from the restaurant. "I guess that means you're still a virgin then, huh?" He asked quietly, though his tone was only curious and perhaps a hint playful, but not judging him at all.

[lobo]

Jasper started to perk up when Aiden brought up his art teacher, but quickly deflated as the boy finished his sentence. He pouted across the table, narrowing his eyes at the boy. "Well, lucky for you, I quite enjoy your presence, and would be more than happy to teach you how to let your creative side shine through," Jasper decided, smiling over at Aiden again now. He thought it would be quite fun to watch Aiden try to do art, painting specifically. It was such a soft and calm thing to do, and Aiden seemed quite opposite of that. Not in a bad way, but it would be interesting to see someone from Aiden's situation do something like painting. The thought made Jasper smile a little wider, deciding that would be their next date... if Aiden would be willing to try.

Aiden's sudden outburst after Jasper explained his experience with relationships made his eyes widen, the blush on his cheeks only darkening a few shades. He quickly looked away, attempting to hide his face in embarrassment..until Aiden spoke again. He was quick to perk up again, his embarrassment fading as he realized he wasn't the only one. He opened his mouth to respond, but the other boy's next words made his own get caught in his throat. Just when he didn't think his cheeks could turn more red, they did just that. "I-I..- You're just saying that," he laughed sheepishly, lifting a hand to nudge his glasses back up onto his nose properly. He then shook his head, laughing again. "You think I'm cute? Are you sure you don't need glasses? Here..try mine," he giggled quietly now, removing his glasses quickly. He then leaned across the table, gently placing them onto Aiden's face. "Can you see a little better?" he teased, squinting a bit as his eyesight was taken away.

As the two walked out together then, Jasper peeked up at Aiden and grinned. "Anytime. It wasn't too expensive either, especially for the quality," he assured, gently bumping Aiden's shoulder as he nodded to his next comment. He walked a little closer to Aiden now, their arms bumping or brushing lightly. He couldn't help it now. He had been called cute, and now his hesitation of getting too close to Aiden was taken away. He peeked up again as Aiden started to speak, his head tilted slightly. Though at the same time Aiden asked his question, Jasper was in the middle of swallowing and instantly choked on his saliva in shock at the question. He ducked his head quickly, hiding the cough with his nervous laughter. "V..virgin? Oh..oh, uhm..- Yeah. That's...- That one kiss with that boy that I mentioned earlier definitely did not end in the bedroom," he stammered over his words, lifting a hand to ruffle a hand into his hair and rub it back against his neck sheepishly. "And from how you asked...is it safe for me to assume that you...aren't..?" he asked slowly, pursing his lips together as he peeked up at Aiden slowly.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden had laughed at his joke. "My eyesight is just fine!" He replied but blinked when Jasper put his glasses on his face instead. "Oh god, your eye sight is terrible…" He commented as everything became a blur. Curiously he took the glasses off his face, wondering what Jasper looked like without them. And suddenly bit his lip, staring for a moment before awkwardly handing his glasses back. Jasper was adorable with his glasses, but without them… He was actually… pretty hot.

He still walked as he listened to Jasper stutter out his reply, feeling bad for making him choke. "Sorry if that was a little forward…" He said, rubbing the back of his head sheepishly. He should have expected the question to be turned on him and Aiden suddenly looked as equally embarrassed as he nodded. "Y-yeah… B-but I've never really been in a real relationship before. Unless you consider a booty call at 2 a.m. a 'relationship'." He admitted, still looking away. Unlike some guys, he wasn't really proud of that fact. "I guess this is my first date… really. I-If I can call it that?" He finally asked, looking into Jasper's eyes then. He hoped Jasper wanted to give it a try as much as he did and anxiously waited for his reply.

[lobo]

Jasper quickly shook his head when Aiden apologized, waving his hands a little to dismiss the apology. "No no! It's okay. I mean..it was bound to be brought up eventually, right? Like..- Sometime in the future like..- Not that we would do that! I just mean..- But not that we wouldn't ever either!" he started to squeak out words frantically, unable to really put his thoughts into words. He whined a little sound and covered his face now, tossing his head back in embarrassment and slight distress. "What I'm trying to say is that it would probably be brought up at some point. It just caught me off guard," he finally breathed, a bit more calmly this time.

Jasper fell quiet as he got a response from Aiden about the other's experience in the sexual aspect, and it actually made him frown a little. Not because Aiden wasn't still a virigin. That part didn't bother him. It was the fact that it seemed as though it upset Aiden. He could see why, considering he figured it was always for the purpose of a quick release. It still made him sad, to think that maybe Aiden had just been used for those things. "I'm sorry," he whispered after the explanation, his own eyes lowered to his shoes. He wasn't upset, not with Aiden of course. He just felt bad for him. He stayed quiet then, until Aiden asked him a question, and he lifted his gaze to meet his. He smiled now, slowly reaching out to lace his fingers with Aiden's. "As long as we can do something like this again... I think it's acceptable to call this a date," he whispered, biting down on his bottom lip.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden smiled as he rambled, putting a hand to his mouth to stifle a laugh. He was just so cute when he got all flustered. "I-it's fine. Don't worry about it… I know what you mean." He said, still feeling a bit guilty for bringing something like that up so soon. But at least now they had their cards on the table, right?

However, Aiden as a little taken back by Jasper's apology. "What for?" He asked softly, but as soon as he said it, he thought he understood. "It's all in the past… It happened, but I haven't done anything like that in a long time so…" He started to explain but trailed off a bit. His breath caught then, feeling that warm, soft hand linking with his. His heart began to race then as he looked up at Jasper in surprise, feeling as though the warmth from his touch spread throughout his whole body and darkened his cheeks. He'd been so nervous just moments ago but that feeling was washed away in that instant.

"I've gone about things all wrong in the past, but I want to do things right this time. Or at least try my hardest." He said then, smiling as he gave Jasper's hand a gentle squeeze. He was on his first date, with a brilliant, attractive, and sweet person who seemed to enjoy his company just as much. He almost wanted to pinch himself to make sure this wasn't just a dream. His heart was still fluttering wildly as they walked hand in hand until finally they came to an old apartment. "I'll be right back, okay? Just wait here." He pulled out his phone, making a quick call as he rushed around to the side of the building. "Yeah, I'm here."

Just a few moments later another guy stepped out onto the small landing, meeting with Aiden. He was a slightly heavier and all around bigger guy who handed something to Aiden and then shook his hand. Aiden stuck it in his pocket, thanking the guy before he raced back to Jasper. "Alright, we're all set. Shall we?" He asked and held out his hand for Jasper's. There was an eagerness to his step as they made their way to the club."This is going to be so much fun~."

[lobo]

Jasper let out a soft breath of relief when Aiden assured him that he understood, but it did nothing to take away his dark blush. He did his best to settle his nerves though, pushing his little stutters to the back of his mind. Aiden understood, and didn't think he was too crazy, and that was what mattered. Jasper hesitated at first though when asked why he had apologized, choosing his words carefully even after Aiden spoke again to explain it had been in the past. "Still... I just think that's something kinda.. important, ya know? It's kinda scary.. right? At least the first time and...- Or maybe I'm going about it all wrong. I honestly don't know. I just feel like it should be special, ya know? Between... between two people that really appreciate and care for each other... that's all," Jasper went on to blabbering again, his eyes lowered towards his feet again.

Though he looked up when he closed his hand around Aiden's, watching the boy for any signs of disgust or hesitation with holding hands. He relaxed when he found none, a smile spreading across his lips now. He quickly returned the squeeze to Aiden's hand, breathing a little giggle. "I think I trust you. I don't know what I'm doing either really.. so we can learn together," he assured, slowly leaning to rest his cheek against the other's shoulder. He didn't quite know how relationships worked, but between movies and seeing people at school, he figured he at least had a small idea of how they went. He also trusted that Aiden would be honest with him, and he could return the honesty. That way this thing they had going on wouldn't fall apart.

Jasper peeked around as they reached a building, his eyebrows a bit furrowed in confusion. He blinked up at Aiden as he spoke though, nodding his head and reluctantly releasing the other's hand. He watched Aiden until he disappeared around the side of the building, and that's when nerves started to stir up in Jasper's gut. He wondered what Aiden was doing, but he was also starting to wonder if his choices were a bit..dangerous. But he had wanted to try new things, and experiment a little while he still had the chance. Plus... if Aiden wasn't safe to be around, then he would've done harm to Jasper three days ago when they walked to the campus alone.

Jasper had managed to relax himself again as Aiden appeared, and he was quick to grin again at the other. He slipped his hand back into Aiden's, slowly curling their fingers together before giving the other boy's hand a soft squeeze. "What did you get?" he couldn't resist asking, leaning against Aiden's arm again gently. He was truly curious, but also a bit suspicious as well.

[Midori-Hime]

"You'll see…" He teased, smiling at him as they neared the club. Aiden's mind wandered back to what he'd said as they walked. That was always the sentiment about your first time, wasn't it? That it should be something special between two people who love each other. But nothing ever seemed to work out for Aiden the way he'd hoped. There was never anyone who he felt he could really trust to come out to, other than his best friend. Even the rest of his gang didn't know. So there was never a chance for him to date. He could only really explore his sexuality with random hookups, though he still knew enough to be careful even then. But with Jasper, he hoped he could try again for something special and meaningful.

Soon enough they came to a dark stone building. The pulse of the music could be heard from outside and there was a small line where a bouncer stood to collect the cover. However, as Aiden came up, he only had to wave and was allowed to go in without paying. "It's all who you know…" He muttered with a wink before they were met by two more men to patted them down quickly and asked for IDs. Only those who were 21 or older received bands around their wrist so that they could get drinks at the bar. However, once they were cleared, Aiden pulled him aside, just outside the bathrooms. "Here…" He said, huddling close to him as he pulled a band from his pocket, putting it around his wrist. He had one for himself as well and tossed him a grin before leading him to the doors.

Once the doors opened, they were suddenly hit with the pulsing beat of electronic music. To the left was the bar that was separated from the rest of the dance floor by a metal railing, and in the far corner was some tables and booths to sit. The dance floor was littered with flailing bodies, lit up with colorful neon lights. "Do you want a drink first? Is there something you like?" He asked, waiting for Jasper before he started towards the bar.

[lobo]

Jasper wanted to whine when he wasn't given a straight answer to his question, but he decided that was childish and waiting wasn't going to kill him. Patience was important, even with little things like this. He looked around throughout the last bit of their walk, taking in his surroundings this time. He wanted to be sure he would be able to find his way if he happened to get separated from Aiden and have to leave alone. Though it seemed quite unlikely, he still wanted to be prepared.

He looked up though as they reached the building, a grin spreading across his lips. His excitement was beginning to build, especially when they made it inside with just a wave of Aiden's hand. Jasper was sure his expression was pure awe, and he couldn't stop staring at the other man. "You're so awesome," he breathed through a little laugh, falling quiet again as they reached the other two men. He watched them closely as they patted him down, a little blush on his cheeks despite knowing he didn't carry anything illegal or harmful. He quickly shuffled closer to Aiden once they were finished, glancing up as IDs were asked for. He started to frown when they went passed without a wristband, wondering how Aiden planned to get them drinks without it.

He followed the boy inside nonetheless, deciding that drinks weren't necessary if they had to try and sneak around to get them. He stuck close beside Aiden, heading for the doors of the club. He actually almost kept walking past the boy, and probably would have if Aiden hadn't pulled him aside. He was getting excited again, and he could already feel the pulse of the music in his veins. He peeked up at Aiden though, forcing that patience again as a wristband was looped around his wrist. His eyes instantly lit up, the grin returning to his lips. "You seriously know a lot of awesome people, huh?" he laughed, completely blow away by the situation. Aiden, himself, blew Jasper's mind.

He quickly followed the other to the doors, his eyes growing wide as they entered the club completely. He looked around quickly, that awestruck look returning to his features. "Oh my god.." he breathed, turning in a slow circle to take everything in. His adrenaline was already starting to spike, and his excitement to dance was making him a bit bouncy. He looked up at Aiden though as he spoke, nodding quickly to the offer of a drink. "Yeah..- Yes, please. Just...- Whatever you think is good, I'm sure I'll drink it. Surprise me," he assured, giving a slightly sheepish smile as he followed towards the bar. The only alcohol he had ever had was given to him by someone else, so he wasn't quite sure of names or types, other than generic things.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden couldn't help but smile at the awe on Jasper's face. He supposed it was because he was so used to coming here all the time that he took the place for granted as your regular urban dance club. But seeing Jasper so excited and eager made him excited as well. He was itching to dance but they had all night for that. First a drink was in order and Aiden paused for a minute, trying to think of something appropriate for him. "Ah… I got just the thing." He said, leading him over to the bar. He ordered a shot for the both of them and a drink for Jasper. "First a shot of Tequila… Do you know how to do that?" He asked. Even if he said he did, Aiden thought it might be best to walk through it with him. He licked his hand before sprinkling a little salt on it and then held up the shot glass. "Okay… Lick the salt, drink your shot in one mouthful, and then grab your lime and suck on it. Got that?"

Aiden grinned, waiting until the other boy was prepared before he raised his glass to Jasper. "To first dates…" He offered as a toast and then took his own shot, hissing a little before he quickly sucked on his lime. Already he could feel the warmth of the alcohol burning his throat and spreading throughout his chest. "Not so bad, huh?" He asked with a chuckle. By then the bar tender had brought over Jasper's drink which was bright red and smelled fruity. "This is probably more to your liking. Be careful though… It might taste like kool-aid, but there's a good bit of alcohol in that…" He warned. "Shall we find a place to sit?" He asked, but he was already moving over to one of the quiet booths in the corner.

From there they could watch the dance floor while he let Jasper enjoy his drink. It better than trying to dance with a drink and possibly spilling it everywhere. He knew that from experience. "I like the Dj on Friday nights…" He said, watching Jasper from across the table. "What do you think? Is it like you imagined?" He asked, still grinning. He folded his hands on the table, waiting patiently for Jasper to finish his drink so they could dance. Unless he decided he wanted more after that one.

[lobo]

Jasper perked up quickly when Aiden seemed to decide on a good drink for him, his smile somehow growing wider. He couldn't believe this was actually happening. He was finally getting to do things that most high school students experienced. He was finally getting that freedom that he so badly desired.. and he was getting to share it with an incredibly sweet, and incredibly attractive guy like Aiden. He shook out of his thoughts as they reached the bar though, his head tilting when Aiden mentioned a shot first. He breathed a little chuckle now, cheeks a bit warm with embarrassment. "I honestly didn't think it was anything more than just... drinking it in one go," he admitted, blinking down at the two small shot glasses.

He listened closely as Aiden explained the proper way to take the shot, very slowly nodding his head to show he understood. "Gotchya," he whispered, copying Aiden's first actions of licking his hand. He giggled a small sound at the action, but quickly sprinkled some salt onto his hand just as Aiden had done. He then looked up at Aiden for further instruction, quickly grabbing the small glass. He brightened yet again at the toast, and lightly tapped his glass against Aiden's before he licked the salt from his hand. He then took a deep breath, shutting his eyes as he raised the glass to his lips and tipped it back. The burn was almost instantly, and a bit harsher than the inexperienced boy had expected. He squeaked out a cough at Aiden's question, but was soon giggling at his almost childish reaction. "Not bad," he finally confirmed, voice just a bit raspier from the warmth of the alcohol. His chest was starting to feel a bit warm, as if the alcohol had chosen to just rest their instead of go to his gut. He liked the feeling though. It was new but.. nice.

The college boy looked over at his drink as it was placed on the bar, and he reached out to take the cool glass into his hand. He nodded his head quickly at Aiden's warning, grinning up at the boy. "I promise I will be very careful," he assured, lifting his pinky towards Aiden. He breathed a small chuckle again, following the boy towards one of the many booths in the area. He slipped around to take a seat across from Aiden, his eyes flickering around the club and towards the dance floor. He smiled at the sight, desperately wanting to dance... but he knew the drink would help loosen him up first. He knew he would be too embarrassed to start dancing instantly.

He finally lifted his new drink to take a sip, body relaxing as the taste of this one was much less harsh than the shot. He sipped a bit more when it helped sooth his throat, his eyes flicking towards Aiden when he spoke. He quickly nodded his head, dimpled smile shining through once again. "Honestly.. This is ten times better than I expected," he laughed, peeking around the building again as he took another gulp of his drink. He blinked across the table at Aiden again, slowly reaching his free hand out towards the other. "Did it hurt..? Getting that?" he asked randomly, pointing towards Aiden's tattoo. It was something he had wondered when he first saw the thing, but didn't have the nerve to ask until now. "Everyone says that tattoos hurt really bad. And that's not a small one," he added, his head tilting to the side a bit. He continued to nurse his drink after her spoke, being mindful of taking his time..but also ignoring that so he and Aiden could go dance sooner.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden smiled, knowing that Jasper was enjoying himself. He sighed at the sight of those dimples, resting his head on his hand as he watched him, his eyes full of excitement as he looked around. He'd take Jasper anywhere he wanted to go if it meant he would get to see him like this. He smiled softly, just staring off until Jasper reached towards his arm. Aiden lifted his head suddenly, looking over himself as he tried to figure out what 'it' was, until he realized Jasper as talking about his tattoo. "Oh, this?" He laid his arm out on the table then, looking over it and recalling that memory. "Not really… " He said with a shrug. "I suppose I have a high tolerance for pain, but it's a different kind of pain than what people usually expect. And it depends on where you get it." He explained.

His silvery eyes then flickered up to Jasper's again and he smirked. "Why, thinking of getting one yourself?" He asked, half joking but also half serious, wondering if Jasper was the kind of person who actually wanted one. And if he did, he knew he could make that happen for him. Though Jasper seemed close to his mother and she might be the type who didn't want her son getting tattoos.

Shortly after he noticed that the other male was halfway through his drink and he chuckled. "How are you feeling? Getting anything yet?" He asked, trying to judge just how much of a lightweight he was. Though he was more than willing to get him another drink if he wanted one. As it got later, the club started to become more crowded and the music the DJ was playing was getting even better. Even Aiden who wasn't much of a dancer was feeling the urge to join the swaying crowds.

[lobo]

Jasper let another giggle slip past his lips when Aiden hunted for what it was the college boy had been referring to, the sight rather humorous to him. He knew he should've been more specific, and he was going to be until Aiden figured out what he had meant. He listened to the boy explain, humming a little noise as he sipped on his drink. When he was asked if he thought about getting one, a little laugh fell from his lips. "Oh no~ My mom would murder me," he chuckled, ruffling a hand into his hair sheepishly. "I also think I'm a little too... soft to get one, ya know? Like it would look out of place on someone like... me," he added, blinking down at himself. He felt as though only certain people could pull off tattoos. He was also afraid that he would cry like a bitch when getting one. And there was the fact that he wouldn't even know what he should get permanently inked into his skin. But.. maybe that would be something fun to try eventually. With enough thought and time.

Things were starting to get a little fuzzy after that, Jasper's mind feeling like a cloud of fog. He didn't quite know what it was like to be drunk, or even really buzzed for that matter. But he felt content, and his body was still warm from the alcohol. He did blink over at Aiden when he spoke, cracking another wide grin. "I feel.. lovely," he decided with a little laugh, hiding his face behind his hand a bit. He felt immature, getting buzzed so quickly. But he had warned Aiden, and as long as he held off on a second drink for a bit, then he would be alright.

Though as he was nearing the end of his drink, a particularly good song started to play. The boy instantly perked up, eyes going wide with excitement. "I fucking love this song," he said quickly, lifting his glass to tip back the last bit of his drink. He then jumped up, fumbling around to pull on Aiden's hand. "Come on! Come dance with me," he insisted, eyes still bright as he blinked up at the other boy. It had been such a long time since he felt such excitement and happiness. He was getting to explore new things that he didn't think he ever would've done had he not met Aiden. It was crazy and.. amazing.

Jasper only stumbled a little in his haste to get them to the dance floor, the shorter boy gently pulling Aiden through the crowds of people until they got to a small area of their own. He looked around a bit to be sure the spot was satisfactory, before he blinked up at Aiden with a wide grin. He reached out with a little burst of confidence, his fingers curling around Aiden's shirt just below his collar. He then tugged the boy closer, his body already swaying to the beat of the music. A soft laugh left him again and his cheeks were a bit flushed from the alcohol. "I'll try not to embarrass us!" he called over the music, dimples on full display as he smiled.

[Midori-Hime]

He'd thought so and Aiden couldn't help but laugh at his reaction. "Well, I don't know about that. But you don't want to get something and regret it. I've seen some that make ya cringe. You can't help but wonder what the hell they were thinking." He chuckled and then tried to imagine what Jasper would look with with tattoos. Maybe he was right and tattoos didn't really suit him, but then it depended on what he went with, if he did decide on one.

But he forgot about that thought soon enough as Jasper was obviously buzzed. "Good, that's perfect…" He answered, biting his lip as he witness that cute little laugh. He figured one was probably good enough for him. Maybe later, before they left he would get him another, but he wanted Jasper to have a good time, and it could quickly go south with too much alcohol. Aiden waited patiently until Jasper's sudden outburst startled him. He held back a laugh, but the smile on his face was quickly replaced with a look of surprise as he was grabbed and dragged out onto the dance floor. He laughed as he stumbled after him, finding it amusing how eager he was.

Once they stopped, he looked down at the other, slightly shorter male and smiled. Until Jasper suddenly yanked him closer. His eyes widened and he quickly grabbed Jasper's hips to keep himself from crashing into the boy. With a blush forming on his cheeks, Aiden let his hands linger there, testing the waters to see if Jasper would object to the contact. However, he didn't seem to mind as his hips were already swaying to the beat. Aiden could feel his heart beginning to race, but he stared into Jasper's eyes as he tried to lose himself in the music, starting to move with him. Despite the dim lights, Aiden's pupils were tiny, allowing the silver of his eyes to dance with all the colors of the neon lights.

Soon he found himself drawing Jasper closer, their bodies nearly brushing against each other. He still held him by the hips, though the movement had caused the boy's shirt to ride up just slightly, exposing a strip of his bare skin to his touch. Aiden swallowed, letting his fingertips caress the skin there tentatively, watching the other boy closely. Aiden then leaned in close to talk into his ear over the loud music. "You really are a great dancer..." He said, his warm breath brushing over his ear before he drew back again.

[lobo]

Jasper was only acutely aware of Aiden's hands on his hips, as all he seemed to feel was a warmth spreading from the touch. He even leaned into it a bit, not used to the contact, but deciding that he enjoyed it nonetheless. Especially when it put him so much closer to Aiden. He was actually a bit mesmerized by the boy's eyes, seeing all the colors around them bounce in Aiden's gaze. The sight made him smile, and he took the time to admire the boy for a few moments. "God, you have beautiful eyes," he breathed, not sure if it was even loud enough to be heard over the music. Though as Aiden started to sway with him, his body started to relax a bit further. He felt so comfortable with Aiden. He felt like he fit in. He could be himself. He could let loose and enjoy life.

He felt himself get pulled closer then, and he didn't hesitate to step closer. He let his eyes flutter shut for a moment, his body follow the beat of the music with ease. Though his eyes popped back open when he felt cool fingers on his warm skin, his eyes briefly flickering down towards the contact. He gradually melted into the touch, a soft laugh falling from his lips again. Jasper was starting to close his eyes again, body relaxing until those fingers brushed over his skin, and he felt a warm breath at his ear. His breath instantly hitched slightly, his body giving a tiny shudder without his consent. He blinked up at Aiden with wide eyes, taking a moment to process what had happened before he grinned, his cheeks a bright red.

After his little spark of adrenaline from Aiden's actions, his confidence started to grow again with the help of the alcohol. He slid his hands up to Aiden's shoulders, giving them a tiny squeeze. He hesitated a bit now before stepping closer, closing the small amount of space between their bodies. He lowered his gaze in embarrassment, mostly moving off instict as he let his body move against Aiden's a little. He kept his eyes down though, his forehead resting lightly against the slightly taller boy's chest.

[Midori-Hime]

He looked down at those rosy cheeks and wondered if it could be because of the alcohol, but something told it wasn't. That smile was just so beautiful and suddenly Aiden felt the urge to lean in and kiss him. Aiden held himself back though, not wanting to move too fast. He wanted to do this right and Jasper was much more than just some easy lay to have a fun time with. No, he meant much more to Aiden than that, so decided that he would let Jasper set the pace.

Still it was hard to hold himself back when the other boy was so close. His heart was going a mile a minute as the other body pressed to him more fully and rested his head against his chest. Aiden flushed deeply and gently nuzzled into his dark hair. Ugh, he smelled so good too… Slowly his hands smoothed up over the smaller male's back, feeling his firm back beneath his shirt. Even if Jasper were to deny it, Aiden was sure he had some hidden strength with that body. Aiden closed his eyes as he danced, just reveling in the feel and the warmth of Jasper in his arms as they swayed to the music.

The music then changed into something more energetic and upbeat and slowly Aiden lifted his head, drawing back just a little so that he could smile down at Jasper. Then, in a bold move, he turned Jasper in his arms before drawing him back against his chest. His hands drifted back down to the other boy's hips, but he held him lightly in case Jasper objected to the change of position. He lowered his head to nuzzle against Jasper's neck briefly. "If I ever do anything that makes you uncomfortable, please tell me. Tell me and I'll stop… I promise." He said in his ear.

[lobo]

Jasper actually squeaked a little purr-like sound when his hair was nuzzled, his body melting against Aiden's even further. The little sway to their dance, combined with the small bit of alcohol was starting to make him a bit drowsy. It also didn't help that he felt so warm and comfortable in Aiden's grip. Though he did shiver again as the other boy's hands ran up his back, his body arching into the touch just slightly. He was so unfamiliar with small, intimate touches like these. It had been so long since anyone other than his mother had even hugged him. This was nice, and relaxing...

Until the music morphed into something more upbeat. Jasper quickly lifted his head, eyes brightening once more as the little drowsiness was quickly washed away. He blinked up at Aiden with a wide grin, just about to speak until he was suddenly facing the other direction. A soft squeak of surprise left his lips, his slightly drunk body confused by the change. It wasn't until he felt the hands on his hips that he realized his back was against Aiden, and he slowly relaxed back against the boy. He tipped his head to the side just a bit as his neck was nuzzled, a little hum rumbling in his chest. "I'm not afraid. I trust you," Jasper turned his face a bit so that he could speak back to Aiden.

Once Jasper was accustomed to their new position, he slowly started to listen to the music. He got a feel of the beat, and slowly started to move with the rhythm. He pressed back a little more firmly to Aiden, a little laugh of excitement leaving his lips again. He gradually built up confidence again, lifting his arms to reach back and thread his fingers in Aiden's hair. He leaned his head back a bit, keeping it slightly tilted in case Aiden wanted to continue to nuzzle at his neck.

[Midori-Hime]

It made Aiden happy to know that Jasper trusted him and he swore to himself that he would do everything he could to never break that trust. The boy seemed so relaxed in his arms, making him feel more at ease in turn. That soft purr made a shiver go through him and he flushed a bit, realizing how much he wanted to hear it again.

Though he wasn't anywhere near drunk himself, Jasper's giddiness was starting to rub off on him as well and he let out a low sort of hum as the other male pressed back against him more firmly. His breath caught as those hands moved through his hair and his silver eyes fluttered closed, sighing again into those dark curls. Feeling more confident with Jasper's response, Aiden's hands slowly moved up just beneath Jasper's shirt, resting over his waist to the gently caress the soft skin there. He wanted so badly to touch him more, but forced himself to take this slow. However, the exposed neck tempted him too much and he dropped his head down to nuzzle against his throat again, holding him close as they continued to dance.

Unfortunately the closeness and the constant brushing of Jasper's backside against his hips was getting him a little excited. Aiden blushed deeply, hoping Jasper wouldn't notice, or if he did, that he wasn't too disturbed. It was only natural after all, and Aiden did his best to be nonchalant about it. Of course the way Jasper caressed his fingers through his hair wasn't helping either and Aiden found himself leaning in to plant a soft, brief kiss on his neck.

[lobo]

Jasper should've been embarrassed that he was the only one tipsy, but for some reason he wasn't bothered by it. He probably would be when his mind was a little cleared up, but for now he was too content in the other's arms to be concerned with who was drunk and who was not. Though all of his little thoughts were chased away at Aiden's little hitched breath, his eyes peeking back at the boy. He cracked a little grin, starting to feel a bit playful and mischievous. He started to give the boy's hair little tugs, nothing hard enough to hurt, just enough to maybe...tease a little.

However his actions froze up when he felt the hands creep up his shirt, goosebumps quickly popping up on his skin in response. He gasped in a tiny breath at the unfamiliarity, but his body still pressed towards the hands as if he craved more... and deep down he actually thought he did want more. He liked the warmth of Aiden's hand on his skin, and the little tingles that followed their path. And the nuzzle to his neck sent another little shiver down his spine, a soft, pleased sound leaving his lips. He tilted his head a little further though, exposing more of his neck to the boy.

Though the closer he was to Aiden, the more aware he was of the boy's body behind him. He could feel every muscle, and every thin bone against his back. He even wore he could feel something pressed just faintly to his backside, but he pushed the thought to the back of his brain. Instead he just pressed back a little, almost testing the waters as his backside was a little more fitted against Aiden's hips. He squeaked out a small sound of surprise at the kiss though, his grip on Aiden's hair tightening just the slightest. Maybe his neck was a bit more sensitive than he had thought before.

[Midori-Hime]

The sweet little sounds Jasper made gave him a thrill and he smiled against his skin, closing his eyes. However, they snapped open as Jasper suddenly pressed back against him even more so. He let out a harsh breath, his heart fluttering as the blood rushed to his face and… somewhere else. Aiden certainly wasn't going to complain and as the music continued to pulse through them, he started to grind into Jasper's hips with the beat. His hands slid back back to down to hook his fingers in the boy's belt loops, using them to keep him close and keep in time with his movements.

The startled sound gave Aiden a pause and while the grip on his hair gave him a little thrill deep down, it also alarmed him. He lifted his head suddenly, worried perhaps he'd gone too far. "Is that okay?" He muttered in his ear, his voice low and a little huskier than before. He didn't stop moving against him unless Jasper wanted him to, but he held off on the kisses, simply nuzzling the other's temple until he heard a response. He was trying so hard to be good and take it slow, but Jasper was making it so difficult. Those cute sounds and this beautiful body. He'd thought from the moment he'd seen Jasper that the boy was incredibly cute, but he would have never guessed he could be so sexy as well. And he had a feeling neither did Jasper…

[lobo]

Jasper actually tensed up a bit at Aiden's harsh breath, his brain briefly realizing that his actions may have been a bit too hard, or too soon..or even just unpleasant. However those worries were quickly destroyed when he felt Aiden's hip grind against his backside. A little gasp left his lips, and he had to actually swallow down a moan before it could leave his lips. He wasn't quite sure what he was feeling, but the warmth in his body was starting to feel more like flames. He was really warm, and he swore his jeans were slightly tighter than he remembered them being before. He had a guess as to why it was that way...but he was also a bit embarrassed by the fact.

Though he was quick to relax again as Aiden's fingers curled in his belt loops, easily remaining close to the other boy. He let his eyes flutter shut again, taking a bit deeper breaths to try and ease the flames in his gut. He had the strong urge to turn around, to touch Aiden even in just the most innocent of ways. Maybe even kiss the boy, just to see what it would be like. Especially when he felt those soft lips on his neck. Once those lips were gone though, a tiny whine fell from the tipsy boy's lips. Though the voice sent a palpable shiver through his body, his eyes shutting a bit tighter now. "Oh my god," he squeaked out first, eventually clearing his head enough to laugh. "Y-yes..yes, sorry. You're fine. I..I'm fantastic," he stammered out now, pushing back against Aiden again to try and encourage him to keep going.

[Midori-Hime]

The whine only confused him even more, not sure if he had liked it or not. And then the exclamation made his eyes widen, utterly confused by the reaction. Was that good… bad? But Jasper soon clarified and Aiden was relieved again, glad that Jasper seemed to be enjoying himself just as much as he was. Actually, he seemed to be enjoying it quite a bit as he pressed back against him, making Aiden bite back a moan as a fire erupted inside him. He smiled against his ear then, whispering into it once again. "You're so gorgeous…" He purred, purposely brushing his lips against the shell of his ear before he dropped his head down again, planting soft kisses along his neck.

With the encouragement from Jasper, he felt himself slipping, giving into the wonderful sensations caused by Jasper's body against his own. His hands wandered back up to his waist, rubbing at the skin there before one wandered further, feeling over his stomach and ribs for a moment. His body was so toned from dancing he assumed, which he found extremely attractive. His breaths came a little heavier against the skin of Jasper's neck, his movements making Aiden feel hot. By now a light sheen of sweat covered his skin and he briefly hoped Jasper wouldn't mind.

The grind of his hips grew more and more sensual and eventually his dropped his hands back down to pull Jasper's back slow and heavy. He wished he could just stay like this… Just him and Jasper, and the music. That was all that existed to him right now, even in the middle of a pulsing crowd. Nothing else mattered. But sadly their good time would have to come to an end. Suddenly the house lights gave a little flicker and Aiden glanced up, suddenly coming back to reality. "Mm~… They are closing soon." He groaned, not wanting their time together end so soon. But he would savor these last few songs with Jasper before he had to walk him home.

[lobo]

Jasper allowed himself to relax as Aiden did the same, letting himself enjoy the fire in his gut. He was feeling so many new things, and he didn't want it to end. He let out a soft breath as Aiden's voice hit his ear again, another little sound leaving his lips. He flushed instantly at the compliment though, the fire rushing to his cheeks now quickly. He wanted to object, just out habit, but instead he smiled and pressed back closer to Aiden. "Th..thank you. You're...very hot," he stammered out a response, his brain now fogged by both the alcohol and arousal. The arousal only seemed to keep growing though, especially with the other man's lips on his neck. It made him shiver again, the tiniest of moans rumbling in his chest. He couldn't help it. No one had kissed him there before.

The warm hands started to move again, and they pulled a pleased sigh from Jasper's lips. He arched into the touch, a low purr falling from his lips happily. He did suck in a breath though, acutely away of Aiden's hands actually on his body. He was a little self conscious, the sober side of his brain wanting to curl away, but the other part of him wanting Aiden to continue. Though his hesitation was easily taken away again at Aiden's harsh breaths. It was comforting to know ue wasn't the only one being so affected. He craved more from him suddenly, and he almost felt guilty for it.

As Aiden's hips started to grind harder, Jasper took that as an okay to press his backside a little harder to his hips. He moved with a bit more confidence, his hands continuing their gentle assault of Aiden's hair. He gave the long strands a few more tugs, these just a bit harder than the ones from before. He wasn't quite sure what he wanted at this point..but he knew he wanted something. The flicker of the lights caught his attention, and he whined another soft sound of disappointment. "Do..do we have to go..? Can..can we go somewhere else..? I don't have to go yet, right?" he whispered a few questions, worried that this was all. That now he would have to go back to the dorms and fix the heat in his body.

[Midori-Hime]

The compliment had him smiling brightly, giving his ear lobe a soft little lick in response before going back to nuzzling his neck. The hands in his hair, yanking on his dark locks, were driving Aiden crazy and he let out a soft little growl against the crook of his neck. His own brain was becoming foggy, but for him there was no alcohol to blame. He gave a little moan against his skin as Jasper rolled his hips even harder, making him blush softly at how easily the other male was getting him worked up.

Aiden couldn't help but laugh at Jasper's question. "Heh, of course we do." However the second made his breath catch. "W-where do you want to go?" He asked heatedly, getting excited by the idea of going off somewhere with Jasper, alone… But that also could be dangerous. He wanted to think he had enough self control, but he really wasn't sure if he would be able to hold back if the situation arose. "No, you don't have to…" He replied, closing his eyes as he nuzzled his hair again. I don't want you to go He thought, not wanting this night to be over yet.

Soon the lights flickered again and then turned on, the song slowly coming to an end. The club suddenly seemed so quiet, even with the crowd still roaring. Aiden suddenly blinked, coming back to reality once again and slowly, reluctantly parted from Jasper. He looked down at the other male, still panting softly from the intense dancing. "Shall we?" He asked, holding out his hand.

[lobo]

By the time the music was starting to fade, Jasper was starting to feel a little more needy than he remembered himself being. The sound of Aiden's laughter surprisingly didn't help, the noise basically vibrating in his chest. He fidgeted a bit against Aiden now, feeling rather antsy now. Aiden's question only made him shiver again, his mouth opening and closing a couple of times to try to come up with a good response. "I..-" he trailed off for a moment, biting down on his bottom lip. Where did I want to go...? "Your apartment," he whispered now, but something clicked then and he shook his head quickly. "A-anywhere! Anywhere. I just want to be with you," he corrected quickly, tilting his head back a bit so he could look back at Aiden. He was happy as long as he was with Aiden. Even if it meant having to deal with the issue in his jeans.

He started to relax at the assurance that he didn't have to leave, melting back against Aiden again. He was feeling oddly possessive of Aiden all of a sudden. He knew it was probably fast to feel this...but he couldn't help it. He looked around quickly then as the lights came on, his eyes fluttering to get accustomed to the brightness. He pouted slightly at the sudden stop in the music, a soft sigh falling from his lips. He blinked back at Aiden though, just now realizing that he was also panting slightly. "Where are we gunna go?" he asked, suddenly feeling slightly timid again. He shuffled closer to Aiden, quickly taking his hand with a smile now. He was alright with leaving as long as they could go together. Even if it was to Aiden's apartment. Or even his dorm.

[Midori-Hime]

As the excitement of the club started to die down, he could tell that Jasper's shyness was coming back as well with the way he stuttered and spoke quietly. His eyes widened however, when Jasper suggested they go back to his apartment. He bit his lip, a little hesitant. But Jasper quickly changed his mind and Aiden smiled softly, relieved. He was still a little nervous about the idea of Jasper being in his place. Especially because it would be much harder to hold himself back from Jasper once he was on his home turf. But it made him happy that Jasper just wanted to be with him regardless of where they went.

His smile only widened as Jasper took his hand. But he paused for a moment, thinking of where they could go. "Would it be okay if we go to your place? I think it's a little closer than my apartment, and I think you'll be more comfortable there, if you're still feeling a little tipsy?" He suggested, hoping that would be alright. Plus, he was excited at the chance to be in Jasper's dorm. And there's two beds… He reminded himself, which would probably be his only saving grace tonight. "You can kick me out whenever you want.." He told him to reassure him that it was the much better option. Either way, he started out of the building as the bouncers started to shoo people out. Once he was hit by the cool night air, he was able to cool his head a little, but there was still the terrible throbbing in his jeans.

[lobo]

Jasper was glad he had fixed his first mistake of suggestion Aiden's apartment, because even being slightly tipsy he could still see the other boy tense at the suggestion. He slowly relaxed when he saw Aiden's smile though, a little one of his own twitching onto his lips. The last thing he wanted to do was embarrass or upset the other boy. Especially after they were seeming to have such a fun night. He actually was half tempted to try and get another drink..but he figured that may not be a good idea right now. He was already struggling with his self control, so another drink would make it completely shatter.

Jasper squeezed Aiden's hand gently when he took it, bringing it closer to his chest gently. He blinked as Aiden suggested his dorm, quickly nodding his head with a wide grin. "Yeah! That would work perfectly. I don't have much there to do but...but we'd be together," he decided, tugging Aiden's hand up to nuzzle his cheek against the back of his hand. He blinked as Aiden spoke again though, a little giggle leaving his lips. "What if I want yoi to stay?" he laughed softly, leaning against Aiden's shoulder as he followed him out. He didn't know where exactly his apartment was from here, so he was relying on Aiden to get them there.

[Midori-Hime]

"Well, that's all I need…" He said with a flirty smile, starting off towards Jasper's dorm. His eyes widened a little as the other put his hand to his cheek and he smiled, his heart fluttering again. It seemed Jasper knew just how to do that. "It's actually a straight shot to get there." He added as a little tid bit of information for him to know for the future, starting off down the street. Aiden then looked to him suddenly, his lips parting slightly in surprise, but he quickly grinned. "Then of course I'd stay…" He replied, still in a state of utter bliss.

As they neared the campus dorms, Aiden looked to him. "Tonight was such a perfect first date… Thank you." He said softly, lifting Jasper's hand to kiss the back of it tenderly, never breaking away from his gaze. "And the best part is, it's not over just yet~" He added. As they reached the campus, Aiden paused a little as it was Jasper's turn to lead the way. Suddenly he felt a little anxious to be in Jasper's space, his mind adrift with all the possibilities. And being so close to him for the entire walk hadn't let him forget how heated things had been just a short time ago.

[lobo]

The little smile Aiden gave got Jasper to blush yet again, and he tried to hide his face against the back of Aiden's hand. He nuzzled at it again gently, his eyes fluttered closed happily. He quickly started to follow the boy's guidance, but the more he walked the more aware he become of the ache in his jeans again. He tried not to whine, and did his best to walk as normally as he could manage in his state. "You'd really stay?" he asked quickly, a grin lighting up his face. He had been so alone since he got to the college. Without a roommate and no close friends here, he was more than willing to keep Aiden there as long as he was willing to stay. He also loved the boy's company, and wanted him to stay as long as he was willing.

Jasper blinked around as they walked, reminding himself to pay attention as they went this time. He blinked at Aiden as he spoke though, his smile growing a bit. "I bet it's just going to keep getting better. Just wait for our second date. I already have it planned out," he giggled, watching the boy kiss his hand. He blushed lightly, his eyes following Aiden's lips. His thoughts wandered a bit, wondering what those lips would feel like on his. Or..on other places. That thought instantly made him flush again, his eyes dropping quickly to try and pretend he hadn't thought that.

When he realized they had reached the campus though, he knew it was his turn to lead. He gently tugged Aiden's hand, turning them towards his dorm building. It wasn't much of a walk to get there, and the college boy slipped out his ID card to get them inside. He then pulled Aiden inside gently, glancing around to remember where his room was at. Once he remembered he quickly headed for the elevator, pressing the third floor. He shuffled over to the corner of the elevator, fidgeting on his feet again as he became aware of his issue again. He still felt too hot. He wanted a shower. Or..something else, but he was sure that thing wasn't appropriate right now.

[Midori-Hime]

"Of course I would!" He replied, laughing at what he thought was a silly question. "Do you doubt me?" Aiden glanced around the campus curiously, allowing Jasper to guide him, when suddenly he looked at the other boy in surprise. Aiden bit his lip, trying to hide his stupid grin at the promise of a second date. "I can't wait… but I have a feeling you aren't going to tell me what you have planned, are you?" He said, bumping him with his shoulder playfully.

He watched Jasper scan his ID to get inside and took a mental note of where to go. Aiden followed him to the corner of the elevator, their shoulders touching as he stood next to him. It was quiet as he watched the numbers slowly change as they went up. Suddenly a dirty thought popped up in his head and he smirked, leaning in to Jasper's ear. "Too bad there weren't more floors. I've always wondered what it would be like to get it on in an elevator…" He whispered, breath brushing over the shell of his ear. He immediately felt bad for teasing the boy, but he was sure his reaction was going to be adorable. Of course, he got himself daydreaming about the possibilities and he suddenly became more aware of his problem again. Perhaps it was instant karma.

[lobo]

Jasper brightened instantly at the assurance, quickly shaking his head when he was asked about distrusting the boy. "N-no! I don't doubt you. I was just surprised," he insisted, tugging on Aiden's hand gently. He was actually just excited. Excited to spend more time with Aiden, and excited at the possibilities of him staying the night. He thought it would be a lot of fun. And..maybe some cuddles could happen. Jasper was a bit softy, and enjoyed cuddling. Though as Aiden mentioned being told about the second date, Jasper grinned widely and shook his head. "Nope! You get to wait and see. But if you want alcohol, you'd have to provide because I can't buy that," he giggled, actually winking at the taller boy.

As the two settled in the elevator, Jasper leaned into Aiden a bit as their shoulders brushed. He was starting to feel a bit drowsy again, his adrenaline from dancing starting to fade away. His eyes even fluttered closed, body resting against Aiden's...then suddenly there was a breath against his ear. His breath instantly got caught in his throat, eyes popping open to blink at Aiden in surprise. His cheeks instantly flushed, his mouth feeling oddly dry as the thought brought images to his mind. A small whine left his lips, and he gave Aiden's shoulder a gentle push before covering his face. That only seemed to ingnite his arousal again, and Jasper dropped his hands in a feeble attempt at hiding himself. "Y-you're making me so hot!" he squeaked out, a raspy laugh falling from his lips. Now he really wanted that shower. Or even Aiden's touch. Or damn, he's let Aiden take him in the elevator if he had been serious. He was feeling oddly tortured by his own body, and he was ready for it to get a release.

[Midori-Hime]

He was amused by the startled look on his face and the way his cheeks immediately turned red. His reaction was better than Aiden could have imagined. He couldn't help but chuckle at that little whine and nudged him back playfully. However, he hadn't been expecting that sort of reply. The smile instantly fell from his face and he stared at Jasper in a bit of surprise, and perhaps longing… His eyes almost seemed to change from silver to a darker, stormy color as they followed his hands down.

It was just too much, knowing Jasper was obviously in the same state. He felt his resolve crumbling. Aiden turned on Jasper suddenly, putting his hands to the wall on either side of Jasper's head. His stormy eyes stared into his intensely before they glanced down at the boy's lips. They looked so soft and he suddenly found himself wondering what he might taste like. Slowly Aiden lowered his head, his lips getting closer to Jasper's until the boy could feel his warm breath over them. And then suddenly the elevator dinged and the door opened to the third floor. Aiden looked up sharply and then sighed, flushing as he moved a side to let Jasper out and so he could lead the way to his dorm. God dammit… so close… He thought angrily. But then maybe it was for the best. He was still trying to hold himself back from moving too fast. But then again, a little kissing never hurt, right? Especially when the first date had been so wonderful, and incredibly hot…

[lobo]

Jasper swore he was starting to feel new kinds of embarrassments that he had never experienced before. He noticed Aiden's eyes follow his hands, and he wanted to curl up a little to try and hide from sight. It wasn't because he didn't like it, or was intimidated by it, it was more the fact that his looking didn't help the flames in his gut. In fact, it only made them seem hotter. As Aiden fully turned towards him though, a small gasp fell from Jasper's lips, and his hands quickly lifted to press against Aiden's shirt. Not to hold him away. but to curl into the fabric and..maybe try to pull him a little closer. His breathing was a little quicker now, his wide blue eyes landing on Aiden's seemingly darker grey ones. He watched closely as the other leaned down towards him, his eyes very slowly fluttering shut in preparation for what was to come. He even started to lean up a little, wanting to finally have those lips that he had been fantasizing over all evening.

Though just as he thought life was playing out for him, the elevator dinged and Aiden had pulled away. Jasper flinched at the sound, his eyes popping back open as he looked around in a bit of a daze. He hadn't even been kissed but he still felt a little disoriented. He actually grumbled a little noise, reaching out to clutch onto Aiden's hand as he quickly pulled him from the elevator. He looked around for a moment before slipping down one of the hallways, eventually reaching his dorm room. He shifted on his feet as he fumbled with the keys, his free hand still holding onto Aiden's. He eventually got the door unlocked, and he pushed it open and tugged Aiden inside.

The dorm was actually just like any typical dorm. The two beds were on opposite sides of the room, though one of them had bedsheets while the other did not. The one that did was a mix of black, white, and red, and it was pretty close to having been made. The rest of the room was generic, with two dressers, two small desks, one roller chair, and even a sink near the center of the far left wall when entering the room. There were some pictures lined across the dressers, but that was the most decorating Jasper had managed to do so far. Aside from that, textbooks and notebooks littered the floor, and a sketchbook was the only thing actually on the desk.

Jasper quickly shuffled into the room, murmuring some apology about the mess as he carefully nudged aside the textbooks with his foot. He dropped Aiden's hand after tugging him inside, but only so that he could stalk over to his small fridge. He yanked the door open, quickly funbling for two of the water bottles that were in there. He quickly uncapped one, lifting it to his lips to chug at the cold liquid. He then held the other towards Aiden, blinking at the boy with slightly still wide eyes, his pupils a little blown with desire. He had never wanted to have someone as badly as he did Aiden.

[Midori-Hime]

The fire continued to smolder knowing that Jasper had been just a frustrated as he was. He hadn't been seeing things, the way he leaned in in that last moment… His fingers curled in his shirt. His heart was still racing just remembering the way he looked in that moment. This wasn't over yet… Aiden followed his steps eagerly, vaguely paying attention to where they were going. However, he still had enough sense to remember his dorm number.

However, he paused for a moment to look around then room. A weird feeling came over him then as he looked around curiously. He glanced to the empty bed before looking over at Jasper's bed, his eyes lingering there. He stepped over it slowly, his imagination running wild, before he looked up, his gaze wandering over the posters, trying to get a better idea of the things Jasper liked. He then noticed the sketch book on his desk and moved to take a peek. But Jasper was suddenly there, handing him a drink. The cold water felt refreshing as he chugged it down, but did nothing to cool the fire in him as he looked into Jasper's eyes again, seeing the desire there. His resolve was gone… as long as Jasper wanted it, he was done holding back.

He never took his eyes off the other boy as he stepped closer, moving like a cat stalking it's prey. The bottle was set aside on the dresser before Aiden closed in to back him up against the wall. Aiden gave his arms a slow caress before gently pinning his shoulders to the wall. His breaths were slow and heavy as he leaned in, feeling the flames rising again. His eyes searched Jasper's, pausing only for a moment in case he objected, and then he closed the gap between them with a slow but passionate kiss. It quickly deepened however, and Aiden gave a soft moan as he pressed flush to the other boy's body.

[lobo]

The posters lining the walls were mostly different bands, anything from old rock bands to newer hiphop artists. There were even a few with dancers on it, just for decoration on the plan walls of the room. He even had some books laying around, some with bookmarks and others with little folds to show they were being read at some point. And tucked under the bed was some painting supplies, the small canvases poking out from beneath the bedsheets that hung down a bit. Most of what Jasper had already let Aiden know abou himself was displayed around his room. Though his pictures on his dresser consisted mostly of his mother and his sister, with only one of him and his sister at younger ages.

Once Jasper had swallowed down practically all of the water, he quickly returned the cap and set it down on the small fridge to finish a bit later on. He then lifted his gaze to Aiden, about to suggest something for them to do..but the other boy was moving towards him before the words could escape. He watched closely as Aiden came closer, slowly starting to back up much like a cornered mouse. However, the look in Aiden's eyes gave him a bit of a thrill, and he even shivered just from the sight alone. He had never had someone look at him that way before. All of this was new to him..but he wouldn't object to liking it.

He squeaked a soft sound when his back hit the wall, his eyes blinking at Aiden as he continued to come closer. He sucked in a soft breath as he felt his arms get carressed, his body responding with another shiver of delight. He gasped again when his shoulders were pinned, his hands flying out to grab at the hem of Aiden's shirt, just to hold something and keep himself grounded. He was already prepared for what was next, feeling Aiden's lips on his own. He took a moment to respond, his brain still a bit slow. Once he processed what was happening, he quickly responded and returned the kiss as passionately as he could manage. His fingers gripped at Aiden's shirt, pulling the boy closer just as his body was pressed flush to Jasper's. Another soft gasp left his lips, the moan making him shudder once more as a soft whine left his lips in response. He arched towards the taller boy, his hands slowly releasing Aiden's shirt so that he could hook his finger's in the boy's beltloops instead. He pulled him even closer in a small burst of confidence, wanting to settle the flame in his belly.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden shivered as Jasper responded to the kiss, returning with just as much passionate. It drove him to continue, moving against his lips more heatedly. His breath caught then, feeling Jasper yank him closer by his hips. A shuddered whine escaped him, feeling Jasper's arousal pressed against his own. So hot… His hand quickly slid around to the back of the other boy's neck, eagerly working his fingers through those soft curls. He was getting lost in the passion that he'd honestly never felt before. Sure, he'd had a hot, needy fuck before, but nothing to could compare to this. Jasper actually meant something to him… And suddenly he knew what people meant when they decided to wait for the right person. He wished that he could take it all back… That he could have shared his first time with Jasper.

Perhaps he was getting a little ahead of himself though. As much as he wanted Jasper right now, he still didn't want to rush him. He was still so new to all of this and he didn't want to take advantage. But he could still enjoy this much, he told himself. Suddenly Aiden's tongue flicked out over Jasper's lips, giving him a little warning before it slipped inside his mouth, tasting him. A soft moan escaped him, letting his other hand drift down to caress under Jasper's shirt. He caressed the soft skin of his hip again before sliding over his stomach. The hand that held his hair gently pulled, drawing Jasper's head back so that he could deepen the kisses even more.

[lobo]

Jasper had kissed people before, especially back when he was trying to figure out which gender he actually liked. But he had never...actially kisssd like this before. This was more heated, and much more arousing than any other kiss he had ever experienced before. And the whine that came from Aiden's lips made him shiver in response, a quiet noise of his own following suit. The sound grew louder as fingers went into his hair, but it still wasn't quite a moan. He was a little too shy for making sounds that were loud. He was also acutely away of the thin walls between his dorm and the next. However, it was hard to really focus on that when all he could feel was Aiden. He felt sureounded by the boy.. and it was the best thing he had experienced for a long while.

Though as Jasper felt something wet against his lips, a little squeak left him. He parted his lips instinctively for the other boy, another needy sound leaving his lips as he tried to press a little closer. He shuddered slightly as he felt Aiden's tongue pass his lips, a soft gasp falling from his parted lips. He squeaked another shaky moan this time, his hands flying up to grab at Aiden's shirt. He pulled the boy a little closer, or tried to, his body giving yet another shiver at the touch. He arched into Aiden's warm touch, his own hands itching to go up the taller boy's shirt. He was too shy though, and stuck with gripping the fabric tightly.

The tug to his hair tore another shaky moan from his lips, his head quickly tipping back to obey the silent command. His hips pushed forward a little now, attempting to grind and ease some of the tension he was feeling. He was losing his care that people had rooms next to his. All he cared about was Aiden, and satisfying both of their needs.

[Midori-Hime]

He loved those cute, innocent little sounds coming from the other boy and he was happy that he seemed to be enjoying himself as well. The room was quiet except for the sound of their harsh breaths in between the wet kisses and the occasional soft moans drawn from one another. He felt Jasper's hands on his shirt and wished the boy would touch him, but he should have figured he was still too shy.

Yet he wasn't too shy to thrust his hips forward against Aiden's, making him choke out a moan. He flushed deeply and then decided to drop his hands down, each grasping a cheek to draw him into a slow grind against his hips. Soon Aiden's lips dropped down to Jasper's neck, kissing at the sensitive skin there as he trailed kisses down to his collarbone. Then suddenly, having had enough of his, Aiden reached down to grasp Jasper's thighs, easily lifting his legs up to hook around his hips. He was sure the boy hadn't been expecting that and he chuckled against his throat as he held him.

Jasper wasn't exactly light compared to him, but he found it easy enough to carry Jasper to the bed. He nearly tripped over some art supplies though, stumbling a bit against the bed, yet he still managed to lay Jasper back gently enough. Aiden smirked, looming over him for a moment before his eyes softened back into a passionate gaze and he leaned in to kiss him again. However, he paused a moment later, drawing back so he could yank his shirt off over his head. He wanted to feel Jasper's hands on him as he went back to kissing over his neck, sucking softly just under his ear.

[lobo]

Jasper was only briefly embarrassed by the sudden push of his hips, but the sound Aiden made quickly washed that embarrassment away. Instead it was replaced by another wave of arousal, another small sound managing past his lips. He was starting to feel as if he had just run a hundred marathons, his breathing heavy and even a few little trickles of sweat starting to form on his forehead. Luckily for him, though, Aiden's lips shifted down to his neck, just as Jasper felt a pair of hands on his backside. A soft, startled squeak fell from his lips, but his head was quick to fall back when Aiden got them moving in more pleasant grinds. He whimpered a small groan at the new feeling, his hips moving with Aiden's help. Between the kisses to his neck and the pressure on his groin, Jasper couldn't determine which thing felt the best.

Another squeak of surprise left his lips when he was lifted, his legs automatically wrapping around the thinner boy's waist. "Oh my god," he gasped, eyes wide again as his arms quickly looped around Aiden's neck. He held tightly to the boy, slightly afraid that he would be too heavy for him to carry. Not because Aiden wasn't strong, but because he was worried he was too heavy. He relaxed as they managed to the bed though, a raspy laugh falling from his lips now. He was a little nervous, all of these things new to him. But he trusted Aiden, and he was actually more afraid of stopping now than continuing on.

He blinked up at Aiden with a look of almost innocence, but there was still a needy fire in his eyes. He bit down on his bottom lip, but quickly released it as Aiden's shirt was removed. His mouth fell open slightly, hands lifting slightly before shying back hesitantly. "I...- Can I..?" he whispered, timidly holding his hands towards Aiden's chest. He didn't quite touch the boy yet, wanting to have permission before he did so. Though Aiden's lips were quickly back on his neck, and he quickly dropped his head back to give him complete access. He wanted to touch the boy though. He wanted to caress his skin with the same gentleness that Aiden had done to him.

[Midori-Hime]

Jasper was just so cute. He chuckled breathlessly as Jasper asked for permission to touch him. Even after they'd gotten this close tonight, he was still nervous about touching him. "Please~" He purred in his ear softly, drawing back a little to take Jasper's hands in his own. He brought them them to his chest, gently holding his open palms to his skin. He then dropped his hands, letting Jasper's linger there to do as he pleased. Aiden then leaned back down, hovering over his lips. "I want you to…" He told him, then pressed to his lips with another deep, open mouth kiss.

He leaned over Jasper with his elbows, shifting so that he legs were between the other male's before he slowly started to grind against him again, the movements slow but firm. One hand reached down to caress under Jasper's shirt again, feeling over his stomach and his ribs slowly, admiring his body. Jasper was just so perfect, even if he worried that perhaps he was getting to ahead of himself. But it was true. They still had a lot to learn about each other, but he had a feeling deep in his gut this would be the start to something truly special. "I'm so happy I met you…" Aiden whispered heatedly, nuzzling his jaw before he planted sweet kisses over it.

[lobo]

Jasper started to blush lightly at Aiden's little chuckle, not having realized until then that asking permission had probably been unnecessary. He opened his mouth to apologize. but quickly snapped it shut when his hands were taken. Aiden little purr made him shudder, but his eyes remained on their hands as his own were pressed to the other boy's chest. He let out a little breath he didn't realize he had been holding, his fingers spreading to touch as much of Aiden's chest as he could. He bit down on his bottom lip again, now assured by Aiden's words. He was quick to return the kiss, his eyes fluttering shut again. He slowly let his hands wander, starting by brushing them along Aiden's chest, and then slowly down his torso to caress his sides.

His touch started gentle, running along the soft skin slowly, to savor the feeling beneath his fingers. However, once Aiden had gotten settled between his legs, the grinding caused Jasper to gasp, his blunt nails pressing into Aiden's sides gently. He whimpered a small sound against the boy's lips, his own hips nudging up a little in response. He presses up towards Aiden's hand, finally remembering that he could move his own. He quickly slid his hands to Aiden's back, his nails sliding down his skin lightly at the pleasure from his grinds. "Oh..oh my god," Jasper breathed, his head tilting back for Aiden again. He finally processed the other's words though, and he nodded his head vigorously. "M-me too. Me too," he whispered quickly, his hands moving up Aiden's back to tangle his fingers into the long hair again. He then built up some confidence, lifting one of his legs to hook it around Aiden's hip, his heel pressing into the other boy's lower back just slightly.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden's body shivered under his touch, letting out a soft moan to encourage him and assure him that he liked it. His breath's were hot against Jasper's neck, panting softly with the intensity of it all. Suddenly Aiden bit down on his lip, stifing a groan as those nails dug into his skin. He liked it perhaps a little too much, his hips giving an excited buck against Jasper's. He arched as they moved along his back and he paused in his kisses to revel in the sensation. As the boy laid his head back, he returned to his neck, attacking the other side, giving his adam's apple a little lick.

As Jasper lifted his leg, Aiden reached down to grasp and rub his thigh slowly. "Oh Jasper~" He moaned sweetly in his ear. Aiden then wrapped an arm around him and, with a careful roll, he suddenly had Jasper on top of him, straddling his hips. He smiled up at him before sitting up to pull his shirt off as well. "God, you're beautiful…" He muttered, taking a moment to look over his bare torso. His hands then slid up over his back, pulling himself to sit up and plant heated kisses over Jasper's chest. After a moment, his hands drift down to grasp the smaller boy's hips, gently guiding them to continue rocking. "Tell me what you want me to do…" He asked lowly, his voice husky with desire. "I don't know how much more of this I can take…" He added, a soft blush tinting his cheeks.

[lobo]

Jasper was greatly encouraged by the moan, the sound boosting his confidence and encouraging the movement of his hands. He wanted to thank Aiden for all the assurance, but he figured it could wait until after the heat died down. With Aiden's breath on his neck, Jasper rasped his own deep breaths, doing his best to think through the pleasure and remember to do key things like breathe. Though as Jasper's nails dug in, he felt the excitement in the little buck of Aiden's hips. He clamped his mouth shut to muffle a particularly loud moan, his own hips bouncing up in pleasure. He didn't want Aiden to stop. He wasn't sure how far this was going, but he did know that he didn't want it to stop.

As Aiden grabbed Jasper's thigh, his muscle tensed and he shuddered beneath the touch instantly. The moan that followed made him gasp again, his nails dragging along Aiden's back again. He started to press up towards Aiden again, but just as he did they were flipped, and Jasper was soon above the boy. He blinked down at him with wide eyes, but he quickly obeyed and lifted his arms to let his shirt come off. He peeked down at himself, fidgeting above Aiden as his arms draped down around himself in a feeble attempt at hiding. Though Aiden's next words made him blush, a little smile twitching onto his lips. He slowly relaxed into the new position, his eyes fluttering closed as Aiden's lips hit his chest. He breathed a small purr at the feel, his body arching towards his lips.

He felt Aiden's hands move again, his eyes fluttering open to peek down at watch them. His breath hitched as he was guided to grind his hips again, and another little moan fell from his lips. His hands lifted quickly to grab at Aiden's shoulders, holding tightly as he did his best to continue his little grinds down. "I..I..- We..We can't have sex. Not here. N-not yet. I can't," Jasper finally panted a response to Aiden's questions, his eyes shut tight. "I-I.. also haven't r-really done anything else. I..I need your help," He added even quieter this time, his head ducking down quickly in embarrassment. Sure he knew had to use his hand to satisfy the heat, but that was about as much as he had ever done. He felt bad for admitting it, and even worse for actually asking for help. But he didn't want to mess this up with his inexperience.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden looked up into his eyes suddenly as he stumbled on his words, suddenly feeling bad for making him so anxious. His hands gently held Jasper's face then, his thumbs caressing over his cheeks. "Shhh, shh… It's okay. I understand. I-I want this to be… completely on your terms…Okay?" He cooed softly, trying to reassure the boy that he wasn't going to be disappointed because Jasper didn't want to have sex yet. "We can take it slow…" He muttered softly and as Jasper ducked his head, Aiden suddenly leaned in to capture his lips in a slow, tender kiss.

His hands caressed through his dark silky curls as he kissed him, trying to think for a moment. "Here, I have an idea…" He said suddenly, carefully kicking off his shoes from underneath the other male. He then blushed as he undid the front of his pants, shifting out of them with little wiggles and shimmies. He cracked a smile, biting his lip as his blush deepened. He was then left in his boxers, which easily showed just how excited he was. Tentatively Aiden's hands moved to undo the button of Jasper's pants then, looking up into his eyes to make sure Jasper was still okay with it, before he slid them down off his hips...

[lobo]

Jasper blinked at the boy with his doe-ish eyes, his cheeks flushed with embarrassment at his stammers. He slowly leaned into the gentle touch, his eyes slowly lowering to avoid direct eye contact. He listened closely to Aiden's words though, his body slowly beginning to relax again. He felt bad for little nervous outbursts, but he was also grateful for Aiden's patience and assurance. It proved to him that he had made a good choice when trusting this boy. He nodded now though to show he understood, peeking back up at Aiden so that he could return the kiss. His eyes fluttered closed then, his grip on Aiden's shoulders gradually loosening to something more comfortable. "Thank you," he breathed against his lips, feeling like he owed the boy many more "thank you's" than just that one. He was more grateful than he could show, especially at the moment.

Jasper's head tilted into Aiden's touch, a soft sigh leaving his lips at the nice feel of the hands in his hair. He even breathed a little purr, the gentle touch helping sooth his racing heart. Though his eyes fluttered open as Aiden spoke, and shortly after he felt the boy shifting around beneath him. He peeked back to see him removing his shoes, and a little smile curled onto his lips again. He quickly shifted onto his knees, reaching back to push off his own shoes and toss them off the side of the bed. He then settled back down onto Aiden's lap, his head tilting as he saw the blush slowly start to creep up the other male's cheeks. His eyes slowly flickered down towards the movement, watching the button on Aiden's jeans pop open. It was his turn to start blushing, his eyes quickly turning away, more out of respect than the true desire to. He then lifted up onto his knees again, hopefully helping the other while Aiden removed his own pants.

Jasper kept his eyes away, blinking from Aiden's face to his chest to avoid sneaking a peek down any further. He absently traced a design across the chest in front of him, chewing at his own bottom lip. He flinched slightly in surprise when he felt his pants getting messed with, his eyes quickly lifting to meet Aiden's. He slowly relaxed again, shifting a bit to try his best to help get them down his legs. He flushed a brighter red now, his hands hovering down to cover himself while still willing and squirming his way out of his own jeans...

[Midori-Hime]

*******

"Of course… You were wonderful. Feel free to use me for practice any time you want." He said with a grin, winking at the other. Aiden smiled as Jasper shifted to lay with him, wrapping his arms around the other and holding his to his chest. He let out a heavy, contented sigh and absently stroked his hair. Normally he didn't sleep very well, but Jasper had exhausted him thoroughly and he was sure he'd be sleeping soundly tonight. He laid there quietly for a long few minutes, letting them relax and get comfortable. A soft smiled still lingered on his face, knowing he would get to sleep with here with his beautiful boy in his arms.

However, before they got too comfy, he carefully shifted to pull the blanket up over them both. He tucked Jasper in and then settled back down again, still holding Jasper to his chest. "I really like you Jasper… " He muttered. "I meant what I said earlier... I feel like it was... I dunno, fate or something, meeting you the other day. I-is that weird?" He rambled, suddenly worried Jasper might be put off by the idea. They'd only just met briefly, and this was only their first date. Some might think it was weird to feel so strongly about someone they barely knew. But one thing he knew at his core, was that Jasper was a good person. Perhaps better than he deserved.

Suddenly Aiden started to felt guilty, as if he were stealing away Jasper's opportunity to find someone better. He had nothing to offer after all. He worked at a pizzeria and made just enough money to keep his apartment in the slums, with maybe a little extra money to spend on anything else. There was little else in his future. He frowned a little in the dark, looking around Jasper's dorm slowly, all his belongs a show of his many talents, and suddenly he felt worthless. But at the same time, Aiden didn't want to ruin this moment. He glanced down at the boy in his arms and nuzzled into his hair, wanting to revel in this happiness, even if it was only for a little while.

[lobo]

Jasper giggled quietly at Aiden's words, but shook his head a little. "I won't ever use you. It'd be something for both of us," he corrected, not liking the context of the word 'use' in this situation. He had never used anyone before, and he didn't ever plan to. He genuinely liked Aiden. Sure, he was also very attractive, but Jasper loved his personality, and the way Aiden treated him more than anything else. He felt appreciate, cared for, and just special in general. It was something he hadn't felt in such a long time, but something he really wanted to continue to feel, especially if it came from Aiden. Jasper was melted against the boy's side, his eyes fluttering closed at the gentle touches to his hair. He started to doze off to the soothing touch, a little purr of happiness leaving the boy's lips.

Aiden's movement shook Jasper awake again, his eyes peeking open slowly to watch the blankets come around him. He took a mental not to wash his sheets later, but for now he just cuddled closer to Aiden with another happy sigh. He nuzzled his face against Aiden's chest, his fingers absent tracing gentle designs along the other's faint abs. He blinked up now as Aiden broke the silence, a smile twitching onto his lips instantly as he shook his head. "I was actually thinking about that earlier. I didn't think I'd ever actually be happy about almost getting my butt beat," he laughed, reaching up to tap the other's nose. He wondered if it was a bit strange, that they hit it off so quickly. But there was a such thing as love at first sight, so what was so wrong with them?

Though as Jasper looked up at the boy, he could almost see the look of..hesitation? Or maybe doubt, in the boy's eyes. It made his head tilt, before he decided to take a guess at what was worrying the boy. "The best thing about relationships..is that it's about how the people treat each other. It's the way the other person makes you feel that counts the most. It's the things they do for you..and you do for them. The other stuff doesn't really matter much. Like the things you're good at. It's fun to have talents but..but they're only good for showing off. As long as you're happy..that's what truly counts," he whispered, snuggling closer to Aiden now.

[Midori-Hime]

He was surprised to hear Jasper echo his thoughts, relieved to know that the boy had the feeling about their meeting. He'd saved Jasper, at least he could always be proud of that. However, his eyes widened as the other boy continued. How was it that Jasper could always seem to read his thoughts and his heart. He bit his lip, feeling his throat tighten a little at his meaningful words. Jasper was right, he decided, which meant that his job, his apartment, or his background didn't matter… As long as they continued to make each other happy. And he would always do whatever it took to make Jasper happy.

Aiden squeezed Jasper a little tighter and leaned in to kiss his temple. "Thank you…" He whispered, his voice cracking just faintly with the intense emotions rushing through him at that moment. He was incredibly grateful for this boy who just seemed to know all the right things to say. He glanced at the clock, realizing it was already the early hours of the morning and the excitement of their night was catching up to him. Aiden tilted his head to nuzzle into the other boy's hair, closing his eyes as his fingertips lightly traced little patterns on Jasper's shoulder. Eventually the fingers went still and Aiden's breaths became slow and even as he drifted off to sleep.

[lobo]

Jasper leaned into the kiss that was pressed to his temple, a sleepy smile curling onto his lips. "Of course. And thank you,too," he whispered, nuzzling his face into the other boy's neck gently. He couldn't have asked for a better guy to save him from those attackers the night before. Aiden was unlike any person Jasper had ever met before, and he was thankful to have been saved by him. Now it was his job to repay Aiden, and keep the other boy safe. Jasper knew he wasn't as strong, but he was witty, and had brains on his side. As long as he kept Aiden close to him, nothing bad could happen..or so he hoped.

He eventually started to feel the other begin to doze off, and he leaned up to brush a kiss to Aiden's cheek. "Sleep well," he whispered, glad that tomorrow was Saturday and he wouldn't have to worry about waking up and dragging himself to his classes. He slowly curled closer to Aiden, getting himself comfortable before he quickly drifted off, sleep welcoming him easier than it had in a long time.

Jasper woke up close to the afternoon the next day, his eyes peeling open slowly. It took a moment to process what the warmth beside him was, but once he realized it was a person, and more specifically Aiden, his body relaxed into the warmth again quickly. He wasn't sure if the other was awake yet, so he only burrowed himself closer and ducked his face against Aiden's neck. After a moment he started to pepper small kisses to the other's skin, unable to resist the temptation.

[Midori-Hime]

He hardly budged an inch the entire night, sleeping sound for what felt like the first time in years. With Jasper beside him, there were no nightmares or restless insomnia. It wasn't until he felt those sweet kisses that Aiden finally stirred, his head falling to the side and exposing more of his neck. Then after a moment longer, he let out a soft hum, cracking a smile though his eyes were still closed. "That tickles…" He muttered, his voice a little hoarse and he reached up to pet through Jasper's hair.

His silverly eyes fluttered open then, looking down at the other boy. "Well, good morning…" Aiden said with a smirk and then caught the boy's chin in his hand, drawing him into a soft kiss. He sighed, stealing a few more before he drew back, glancing around. "Mmm, what time is it?" He asked, though he didn't have work to later so it really didn't matter. He spotted a clock and then settled back down, cuddling to Jasper a little more. "Did you sleep well?" He asked, stroking the boy's cheek with the back of his hand.

[lobo]

Jasper paused his gentle assault of kisses when he felt Aiden move, but realized then that the other's head was just tilting to give him more access. He instantly smiled at the sight, shifting closer to take advantage of the exposed neck. He peppered his kisses all the way up to Aiden's jaw, and then all the way back down towards his collarbones. Though as Aiden's raspy voice hit his ears, a tiny shudder slid down his spine and a giggle slipped from his lips. "Sorry," he whispered in return, but didn't stop the little kisses just yet. He leaned into the touch to his hair though, a tiny purr rumbling in his chest.

Jasper peeked up now as those stormy eyes opened, another smile twitching onto his lips now. The boy was absolutely beautiful in his sleepy haze. Jasper wished he had a camera so he could snap a picture and look at this every morning. "Good morning," he just barely had time to whisper back before his chin was captured and he was pulled towards the other. He didn't hesitate to lean closer, meeting each of Aiden's kisses. He reluctantly pulled back once Aiden was satisfied, his eyes peeking towards the clock. "Little after 11," he hummed, his own voice a bit husky from both sleep and the events of the night before. He then shifted to nuzzle his nose against the other male's chest, too warm to make any attempt at getting up. He tilted into the gentle touch again, his eyes fluttering closed. "Mhmm~ You kept me warm. Did you?" he returned the question, sliding his hand up to brush designs along Aiden's chest with his fingers.

[Midori-Hime]

He sighed softly, smiling at Jasper settled back into his chest. It was so comfortable laying there with the other boy that he wished he could just stay like this forever. He closed his eyes a little, taking his sweet time waking up. After a few moments he looked down at Jasper again. "Mmm… What I wouldn't give to wake up to this every morning…" He said wistfully. A soft groan left Aiden as he stretched a little and then he hummed, nuzzling Jasper once more before he moved to sit up.

"Well, I don't have work until later this afternoon. Do you want to get breakfast somewhere?" He asked, not wanting to end his wonderful time with Jasper. However, he suddenly worried he was being selfish. "Unless you've got something you need to do today." He added, his excitement deflating just a little bit at the thought that Jasper might reject that idea. He shifted carefully from under Jasper and the blankets, blushing softly as he tried to gather his clothes. As Aiden found his boxers, he drew them on and then found his shirt. He could really use an shower and he'd definitely need a change of clothes before work. Eh, but then again, it wasn't like he hadn't worn the same clothes two days in a row before. If it meant more time with Jasper…

[lobo]

Jasper grinned as Aiden practically spoke his thoughts aloud, purring a little noise of agreement. He shifted back just a bit though as Aiden stretched, breathing a soft giggle at the groan that followed. He slowly shifted onto his back, lifting his arms above his head to stretch out his own body slowly. Other than his mouth being a bit dry, he felt pleasant and..happy this morning. He eventually pushed himself to sit up as well, lifting a hand to ruffle it into his messy hair and then rub it over his face to muffle a little yawn.

He peeked over at Aiden as he spoke though, perking up quickly at the suggestion of breakfast. Though his own happiness faded just a bit at the next comment, his heart giving a twist as he watched the other boy deflate. He reached over to gently push his arm, flashing a wide smile. "I'd love to go get breakfast. I'd even love to hang around until you have to go get ready for work," he assured, leaning to press a chaste kiss to the other boy's cheek. He then started to peek around, cheeks slowly heating up as he hunted for his boxers from the previous night. Once he spotted them, he grabbed the fabric and pulled it closer, using the blanket as a cover as he quickly slipped them on. He then shuffled to his feet, stretching once more.

Jasper blinked over at Aiden now, reaching to gently ruffle the taller boy's hair. "We can go by your apartment first and grab you some clothes, yeah? I'd offer some of mine but..I think I'm too short," he laughed, turning to the bedside table. He grabbed his glasses and slipped them on before moving for his closet. He tugged it open and went through the shirts, yanking on a long-sleeved white shirt. He then moved for his dresser, digging around until he found a pair of torn jeans to slip into as well. "Did you want to go now?" he asked once he was dressed, blinking back at Aiden curiously. He knew he really needed a shower as well, but he also knew that showering would take away the time he could spend with Aiden. Showering could wait, and he would have plenty of time to do it later while Aiden was working.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden looked up at him in surprise at the little push, taking a moment to register what Jasper had said before a bright smile spread across his face. He looked down then, blushing at the idea that he'd get to spend the rest of his day with Jasper until he had to work. He blinked at the kiss and then looked up at him suddenly, snorting a little laugh.

He sat to put on his pants and then wrinkled his nose as Jasper ruffled his hair. He shot the other boy a playful look before standing to button his pants. And then Aiden froze, looking up at his suggestion. He bit his lip while Jasper was distracted with looking through his own clothes, debating what he should do. A part of him was still nervous of what Jasper would think. More than anything he hated being pitied. But after the amazing time he'd had with Jasper, he felt like he could really trust the boy. The boy who some how seemed to know exactly what was on his mind, and just what to say to ease his troubled mind…

He looked up, meeting Jasper's gaze when the boy turned to him again. "Alright…" He said finally, giving him a soft smile. "It won't take me long… But I know a good Diner close by. They make the best breakfast… Any time of day." He said, before finding his shirt and pulling it over his head. His hair was a crazy mess but he didn't seem to notice. "I'm ready when you are…"

[lobo]

Jasper snagged a beanie from his closet before he turned back around to face Aiden, and he quickly pulled it onto his own messy hair to keep from having to comb through it or something. The perks of being a guy - caps and beanies could hide any bad hair day. Though Jasper shook off his thoughts as he met Aiden's gaze, the college boy quickly grinning at the other. "I can wait outside, if you want," he whispered, his gaze softening. He didn't want the other male to feel pressured to let him into his apartment. He didn't want the other to worry about what Jasper may think when he sees it. He knew better than to judge people for what they had. He didn't know what happened in Aiden's past to bring him to where he was now, so he had no right to judge anyways. He was just glad the boy had a roof over his head, as he had said, and some food in his belly.

Jasper perked up at the mention of the good diner though, and he quickly moved around to take Aiden's hand and pull him up off the bed. "Let's go then!" he chirped, grinning widely once more. He didn't want the other boy to worry. He wanted them to continue to have fun, and he hoped that Aiden could trust that he would never make a big scene about his living arrangements. Jasper was proud of him for not giving up. For actually working to get himself a home and a job. That was what mattered most to Jasper.

He gently pulled the other boy with him out of the dorm room, peeking around quickly before practically dragging him down the hall. He shuffled to the elevator, pushing the button for the bottom floor. The doors were quick to open for him, and he tugged Aiden into the machine. He then hit the first floor, leaning back against the rails. His thoughts briefly flickered to the previous night, Aiden's words ringing in his mind for a moment. A blush creeped onto his cheeks, and he quickly turned to hide his face against Aiden's bicep. He couldn't believe that had actually happened. There for a bit he had actually thought it was a dream.

[Midori-Hime]

His silvery eyes widened, looking up at Jasper curiously as he felt over the beanie on his head. He smiled a little sheepishly, realizing that his hair must have been pretty bad and thanked Jasper. Jasper's comment gave him a pause however and his eyes softened. "No, you can come in, if you want…" He said simply, deciding to trust in Jasper. After all, if Jasper couldn't accept who he was then perhaps it wasn't really meant to be. But after all he'd seen of this boy, he felt that Jasper was truly special and so different than anyone he'd met before.

A soft yell of surprise left Aiden as the other boy yanked him up to his feet and he followed after him quickly, chuckling. Jasper just seemed so full of energy and it was starting to rub off on him. He stumbled after Jasper down the hall and laughed. "My god-" He gasped, teasing him. "I'm taking you to a diner, not Disney Land.." He settled for a moment as he leaned back against the wall with Jasper, sighing softly before he felt the boy's face against his arm. He blinked, looking down at the other curiously and a faint blush tinted his cheeks as well.

Once they were on the bottom floor and on their way out of the campus, Aiden took the lead. However, he glanced around at the other students hanging out on campus and suddenly felt awkward and out of place. He averted his gaze, his eyes down until they started down the block. He continued to hold Jasper's hand as they walked, chatting with him along the way. It was probably a 20-25 minute walk to his apartment. "If there was one thing you wanted to do with your life, regardless of anyone else… What would it be?" He asked suddenly.

[lobo]

Now that Jasper had actually gotten permission to enter the other boy's apartment, he truly was excited. His excitement had caused his quick actions, and Aiden's yelp made a little laugh bubble up from his chest. He wasn't sure what was making him so excited though. He figured it had something to do with finally getting to see what Aiden surrounds himself with. And maybe he was hoping that, if he did get a peek at the other's room, that maybe he could learn a little more about Aiden. "Well that's a relief...rollercoasters terrify me," Jasper chirped in response to Aiden's comment on Disney Land, the shorter boy blinking over at him with a wide grin. He would take the diner over the amusement park. At least, while it was still the only option.

Jasper stuck close to Aiden as they started to head out of the campus, his fingers curled gently around the other boy's. He started to swing their arms gently as they went, feeling a couple different eyes on them. He didn't quite mind though, since he felt safe and content with Aiden at his side. Though the question surprised him, and he actually was silent for a few moments as he considered and thought over the question.

"One thing..? I...don't honestly know. And it's funny, because I can be so unhappy with life. But..now that I get one thing to do with it..I don't know what I'd do," he laughed quietly, leaning into Aiden's arm a bit. He hummed a little noise then, lifting Aiden's hand to press a kiss to his knuckles. "All I can think of right now...is major in dance. It's stupid, I know. I've always known it was stupid. But...I think it would be fun. And don't get me wrong, I know why I can't. It's obvious, isn't it? Does that even count as an answer to your question? he murmured now, his eyes dropping to watch the sidewalk as they walked. Maybe it was a silly thing to waste his 'one thing' on, but it was something he had wanted since he was younger. "You're turn now," Jasper whispered, biting at his bottom lip slightly.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden smiled at the kiss to his hand, watching the other boy curiously as he laughed. However, the smile quickly fell into a frown hearing his answer. "I don't think it's stupid at all…" He muttered sternly, looking down as he wondered why someone as brilliant as Jasper was so down on himself. But it just went to show how much had still had to learn about him. "Maybe I'm just dumb then… But why can't you?" He asked seriously, looking at Jasper and the way he looked down at his feet. "I'm sure there's you could do with dance… I haven't seen you yet, but I'm sure you're amazing." He told him, squeezing his hand a little.

However as Jasper turned the same question on him, Aiden flushed a bit and quickly looked away. He rubbed the back of his neck in thought. "Ahh… I d-don't really know. I've honestly never thought much about it before." He muttered, staring off blankly. He'd always just considered himself lucky that he even had a decent job. He'd never done well in school, even if he had graduated. But if he had the chance… What would he want to do with it? "…I've only ever been good at fighting. Heh, but I don't know what good that'll do for me…" He said with a small laugh. "If I had a little more training maybe I could join an underground fighting match and make some good money." He said suddenly, chuckling as they continued down the street.

[lobo]

Jasper hummed a little sound at Aiden's first insistence that it wasn't dumb, his shoulders lifting into a slight shrug. He let their hands swing slowly again, casting a glance towards Aiden when the other boy asked why he couldn't just do it. Jasper let out a little sigh, blinking ahead of them again. "Dance..is a lot like art. The talent is basically determined by other people's opinion and..really, the best you can do with it is become a teacher or instructor or something like that," he started to explain, letting out another long sigh. He shook his head now, peeking up at Aiden again. "My mom is a single mother of two kids. I was a really big pain in her..butt, and I want to repay her for what she's done for me. I'm smart enough to be a business major. I can do it. It's just..just a lot of work," he finally explained the real reason, his eyes dropping again and he gripped onto Aiden's hand a bit tighter.

Jasper went quiet then as Aiden thought over his question, his eyes lifting to watch the slightly taller male now. He nodded his head in understanding of the male though, being patient to get his response. Though he only frowned more at the other's words, shaking his head with a little whine. "Have you tried things other than fighting..? The best way to be good at things is to try them. Thing's don't just happen instantly. You have to work at them to be good," he murmured, tugging the boy's hand gently now. "Fighting is also dangerous, and I happen to enjoy your face the way it looks now. I don't need to see it battered and bloody," he added, bottom lip poking out as he frowned up at Aiden.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden still frowned a little. Even if that was true, he still felt Jasper should live his life for himself and not other people. It wasn't worth it if he was dooming himself to something he didn't like doing. "Well, do you think you'd ever want to be an instructor? Oh, or one of those choreographers?" He suggested, hoping to lighten the boy's mood. He supposed he didn't know what it was like to have a family that you loved and wanted to support. But it was just as important that Jasper was happy with his life. "Oh, I know you can do it, but do you really like it?" He asked.

However, as Jasper questioned him he sighed. "I'm just not good at anything else. I don't even know what I'd try…" He muttered with a frown, but tried to perk up a little bit as Jasper tugged his hand. He then smirked at the boy's comment. "It's only dangerous if the other guy can hit you back~" He said with a sly grin, nudging him playfully. Soon they came to a rather old brick apartment building that looked like it had seen better days. He stepped onto the concrete stoop and glanced back Jasper. "This is it…" He said, stepping inside. The plaster on the walls was cracks and crumbled in some places, showing the brink underneath. Aiden lead him up four flights of stairs, the old wood creaking as they made their way to the top floor, and one of the lights in the third floor hallway flickered occasionally.

He finally came to his door which had a lopsided number 7. "Well, here we are. It's nothing much…" He said quietly, unlocking the door to his one room apartment. To the left was the kitchen area which consisted of little more than a fridge, a sink, and a stove with a little bit of counter space in between. He had some food stuffs on the shelves above the counter and on top of the fridge. Past that was only a little recess in the wall where the toilet, sink and a large claw-foot bathroom sat, though Aiden had put up a screen to hide the toilet and sink from view. In the center of the far wall was his bed, which was a queen size mattress on the floor, half covered with sheets. Across from that he kept a small Tv with his game systems and a bookcase made from plastic crates. In there he kept a small comic book collection. "S-sorry, I didn't get a chance to clean…" He muttered, keeping his head down as he quickly shuffled around to pick up some garbage and clear off the small, two-person table he had in the kitchen area.

[lobo]

Jasper hummed a noise at Aiden's suggestions, his shoulders slowly lifting into another small shrug. Sure, it would be fun to teach people to dance, especially little kids. But it would be really cool to come up with choreographies for big groups of people. The thought made Jasper smile a little, but it was short lived as he shook his head. "Nah, I don't think so. It's something to dream about, but extremely unlikely," he admitted, watching his feet again as the two of them walked along. He frowned again at Aiden's neck question, shrugging once more at the boy. "I don't hate it, but it isn't fun. I crave fun and excitement. Like you," he chuckled, peeking at the boy with a tiny smile now.

Jasper wrinkled up his nose when Aiden frowned, tutting a little noise at the boy. "That's the thing though. You can try anything. You could draw with me. You could dance with me. You could try to design something, or paint. Or invent something. You could cook, or even be a professional gamer. Be a musician. Can you play instruments? Or sing?" he started to blurt things out now, giving Aiden an almost desperate look. He didn't want the male to think he wasn't good at anything. He just hadn't tried to find something to be good at yet. Jasper wanted to help him find his calling. Even if it was something small. Though be rolled his eyes at Aiden's response to his earlier tease, a soft snort leaving his lips. He didn't want to think about Aiden fighting. It left a weird feeling in his gut.

Though as they reached the broken down building, Jasper fell quiet so he could take a look around as they went. He followed the other boy inside, sticking close as he took in the new surrounding. He hummed a little noise to himself, moving up the creeking steps with just a bit of caution. He took a mental note of how many flights of stairs they went up, and what number Aiden's room was. He offered the boy a smile now, stepping inside once the door was open. He instantly looked around, eyes scanning around the small apartment. He wasn't at all disgusted by the sight. He was more..saddened by it. He felt like Aiden deserved better than this.

He looked over at the other boy as he apologized, shaking his head quickly now. He moved around to follow the boy, carefully sliding between Aiden and the small table. "Hey, it's okay," he whispered, reaching up to cup the taller boy's cheeks gently. "Like you said, it's a place for you to stay with a roof over your head. It's not perfect, but what is really?" he murmured, brushing a thumb over Aiden's cheek lightly. "It's honestly not too bad either. It's just small and a little worn down. But that's okay, because you're not living on the streets without food or shelter," he added, offering the boy a smile now. He really meant what he said, too.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden's eyes widened as Jasper moved between him and the table suddenly, blushing as the other held his face. He couldn't help but relax as he looked into those bright blue eyes. They were so calming, like the ocean… "Y-yeah…" He agreed softly, placing his hands over the other boy's where they rested on his cheeks. "Y-you're really something…" A smile spread across his cheeks and he leaned in, claiming Jasper's lips with a soft, slow kiss. His hands drifted down to hold his hips gently, pressing closer, and with a soft sigh Aiden deepened the kisses.

Suddenly his hands dropped from Jasper's waist to grab his behind and suddenly he lifted him up to sit on the table. Aiden shifted closer, between his legs, continuing the kisses until suddenly he pulled away with an irritated groan. "Ugh… I gotta get in the shower or we're never going to make it to the diner…" He whined, forcing himself to part from the other boy. "Just make yourself comfortable. There's not much, but help yourself to anything in the fridge, I won't be long." Aiden offered before going moving over to the tub. The the screen didn't do much to hide that side of his 'bathroom' but then he wasn't really shy at this point. A moment later the shower started and Aiden got in, starting to wash his hair quickly.

[lobo]

Jasper let his eyes meet those stormy grey one's, the smaller boy not usually one to enjoy eye contact. For some reason he found peace when he looked into Aiden's eyes. He could see the care and the comfort in those beautiful eyes. It put his heart at ease, and his own worries were gone when he saw Aiden's smile. Jasper quickly returned it with a wide one of his own, happy that he could help make the other boy feel at least fractionally better. He quickly leaned closer though to meet Aiden's kiss, his eyes fluttering closed as he savored the soft touch of Aiden's lips on his own.

He was just starting to lean closer when Aiden's touch moved, a soft squeak of surprise leaving his lips as he was lifted. He quickly hooked his legs around the other boy's waist once he was settled on the table, his hands moving around to slide around Aiden's neck gently. He held the boy as close as he could manage, his eyes remaining closed until the boy pulled away from the kiss. Jasper whined at the groan, slowly releasing Aiden from his grasp. He pouted as the other boy spoke but reluctantly nodded, sliding off the table slowly while Aiden went for the bathroom area. He did his best to be respectful and keep his eyes away, choosing to move around and look through the apartment. He then moved for Aiden's bed, going around to flop down on his bed with a hum.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden flushed as he washed up, thinking of how Jasper looked just seconds ago and he remembered his thought from when they first met. Jasper was going to be trouble… He smiled though, trying to wash up quickly as possible so they'd have more time together. Besides his comics and video games, there was very few personal items in Aiden's apartment. A few minutes later the water was shut off and Aiden stepped out, grabbing a near by towel. He dried off roughly, rubbing the towel over his hair quickly before he wrapped it around his hips.

He stepped out from behind the screen and moved over to the bed, smiling when he saw Jasper relaxing there. Suddenly he couldn't wait to spend a night with Jasper in his bed. Aiden sat down next to him and smile as he leaned in, planting a soft kiss on his lips. "I'm glad you're here…" He muttered softly, then got up quickly to root through his small closet. He grabbed a plain T-shirt, though it fitted tightly to his form and a pair of jeans. "Cover your eyes if you want… but I don't care if you don't…" He said with a wink before dropping his towel. He pulled on his pants and then turned back to Jasper as he buttoned them. "Alright… I think I'm ready." He said before running a hand through his hair. "O-oh… " He muttered, holding up a finger before he rushed back to the bathroom sink and brushed out his hair quickly. Aiden ran his fingers through it anyway, but it made his hair more of an attractive mess than just a messy mess. "Ready?"

[lobo]

Jasper peeked around the bed at the few items that Aiden owned, another little curious hum leaving his lips. He didn't prod through anything, or even pick anything up to look at. He just looked from a distance, taking in the new surrounding. It really wasn't that bad. He wasn't sure how it would be living here for an extended period of time, but he actually found it quite..peaceful. It was even a bit similar to the dorms, only the kitchen was right there rather than downstairs. It was at least something, and that was still what mattered most to him.

His eyes moved to the screen as he saw Aiden appear, a smile instantly lighting his face as the other approached. He even let his eyes scan over the parts of Aiden's body that weren't hidden by the towel, a blush creeping up his cheeks instantly. He tore his gaze away, opting to stare at the bedsheets until Aiden had reached him. He quickly leaned to meet the kiss, another little smile twitching onto his lips. "I am too. Thank you, for letting me in," he whispered, tapping the boy's cheek before he could get away. He then watched the other stand, following him with his eyes as Aiden went to the closet.

His cheeks were instantly rosey at the thought of watching the boy change, so he lowered his eyes to the carpet. That only lasted long enough to see the towel drop, before his eyes were peeking up to glace over the other's body. "I hope you don't mind the use of the word..but you really are pretty," he whispered now, watching the boy until his clothes were back now. His cheeks were still a bright pink, his bottom lip trapped between his teeth shyly. He huffed a little giggle as Aiden raced off to fix his hair, taking the time to nuzzle into Aiden's pillow and breath a long sigh. It smelt just like Aiden. He lifted his head when he was spoken to again, nodding his head vigorously as he hopped to his feet. He scurried to the other boy, slipping his hand into Aiden's. "You smell nice," he giggled, a bit embarrassed that he hadn't actually taken the time to shower. He was sure he wasn't smelling the best after their excursion the night before.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden had blushed at the compliment, giving the other boy a glance before he continued to dress. "Pretty? I don't think I've ever considered myself pretty…" He muttered, smiling to himself. "But thanks." He added and finished getting dress. Now that he was ready he looked down to Jasper's hand in his and smiled brightly. Aiden chuckled at the compliment and he leaned in, nuzzling Jasper's hair. "I like your natural smell too…" He murmured before tugging Jasper along. "But let's not waste anymore time."

As they walked through the neighborhood, he kept Jasper closer, but they weren't likely to run into too much trouble in broad daylight. "Oh, and Jasper…" He said suddenly, his voice more serious now. "Don't come to my apartment alone, okay? If you want to come over, just call me and I'll meet you." He told him. Perhaps he was just being paranoid, but he was used to walking this streets and Jasper was not. And if anything happened to Jasper because of him, he'd never forgive himself.

It wasn't far of a walk before they came to a small diner near the park. It wasn't as fancy as some of the other's in town, clearly a family run sort of place, but that was perhaps the charm of it. "Here we are~" He announced and then moved to open the door for him. Once inside there were greeted by a perky, middle-aged waitress who kindly showed them to their booth and explained the specials to them. "The beauty is you can order breakfast any time of day~" He told Jasper before looking over his own menu.

[lobo]

Jasper smiled when Aiden didn't get offended or angered by his compliment, and smiled even wider when he caught sight of the little blush in the other's cheeks. To Jasper, Aiden really want pretty. He was handsome, and strong, and just..well, pretty. Jasper wasn't sure how to explain it, but he would never change his mind about it. He blinked up at Aiden as they started to leave, actually whining at the returned compliment before shaking his head. "I should've showered, too. Even if it was with you. I didn't even think about it until now. I smell like straight garbage," he mumbled, mostly just under his breath and not truly for Aiden's ears to hear. But the thought of showering with Aiden, even innocently, made his cheeks flush.

Jasper made sure to pay close attention to where they went this time around, his eyes wandering around the areas as they went. He willingly stayed close to Aiden, even though he was much less afraid during the day than at nighttime. As Aiden spoke though, Jasper lifted his gaze to look at the boy, as he could tell this was something serious. He gave a small pout at the little demand, but he understood why. "Okay, but..what if you don't answer? I won't come unless you do but like..what if you don't?" he asked slowly, blinking at the slightly taller male. He knew he would worry if his call wasn't answered, but he also knew he would still have to respect Aiden's wishes and not come here alone. He learned his lesson the last time he had tried that.

Jasper leaned into Aiden through the last bit of their walk, his eyes brightening at the sight of the little diner. Things like this reminded him of his home; of the little town that he used to grow up in. "This is cute," he whispered, a little smile curling onto his lips. He quickly followed Aiden to the door, his smile growing as the door was held open for him. He murmured a shy 'thanks' before stepping inside and waiting for the other to follow. He stepped close to Aiden again as they were lead to a table, thanking the woman now as he sat down. He smiled across the table at Aiden before nodding, quickly blinking down at his menu. "I like this place already. It's adorable," Jasper giggled, keeping his eyes on his menu to hunt for something to eat.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden had looked to him, thinking on his question for a few moments. "I'll always answer you, don't worry." He said simply. He supposed he could guess what Jasper was thinking, but he never worried about that sort of thing himself, so he didn't want Jasper losing any sleep over him. He had to admit though… It was kind of nice to have someone who actually worried about him, even if he thought it was unnecessary.

"I'm glad you like it here… " He said, looking over at the other male with a soft smile. He found that he appreciated things more when Jasper pointed them out. He took some of these things for granted, but when he watched the amazement and excitement in those lovely blue eyes, he started to look at these mundane things in a different light. Smiling to himself, he glanced over the menu, deciding on an omelet but still trying to choose what he wanted inside. The waitress came to ask for their drinks first, to which Aiden picked coffee. Once Jasper ordered and the waitress left, he peeked up at the other boy. "Whatcha thinking?" He asked curiously, wondering what he'd pick.

As he sat there looking at Jasper, he knew he already wanted to spend time with him again. However, he'd be getting out of work late tonight and tomorrow… Well, he was sure Jasper would have to catch up on his homework on a Sunday. The thought of not seeing Jasper again for a whole week was very depressing and he looked down a little. "Y-you know… Whenever you're not too busy, with school or whatever, you can always give me a call?" He suggested, trying to sound more casual than desperate. "I'd really like to see you again. So whenever you want…" His stormy eyes then looked up into Jasper's curiously. He knew Jasper had mentioned a second date, so hopefully that still on the table.

[lobo]

Jasper wouldn't admit it, but he wasn't sure if he believed Aiden when he said he would always answer the call. Things came up, and stuff happened. There was likely going to be times that the other wouldn't answer. And...even if Jasper wished he wouldn't, he knew he was going to worry if his calls weren't answered or returned. It seemed clingy, even to him. But now that he knew of Aiden's living arrangements, and the area that he lived, he couldn't help but expect the worst. He just hoped that he would be enough of an incentive to keep Aiden out of trouble.

He didn't mention any of that though, opting to keep to himself afterwards. He hunted through the menu at the little restaurant. He glanced up as the waitress came over, quickly choosing for coffee and a side of water just in case he decided to have something more later on. He then blinked back down at the menu, humming quietly to himself. He wasn't used to eating breakfast usually, so it was hard to choose. When Aiden spoke he lifted his head though, blinking at the boy with a smile. "Probably just some bacon and eggs..maybe some toast," he decided, choosing something a little less, but also on the cheaper side of things.

Jasper finally closed the menu then, setting it aside now that he decided what it was he wanted. He then peeked over at Aiden, the college boy's cheeks turning pink at the sight of the other watching him. Though his head tilted at the boy across from him frowned, a nervous twist in his heart..until Aiden spoke. He smiled then, a little giggle leaving his lips. "I can study at your apartment or uh..with you at my dorm. Just because I have school work doesn't mean I can't do it with you around," he assured, reaching over to set a hand on top of Aiden's. "That is..if you would want to or want me to.." he added quickly now, another blush lighting up his cheeks. He wanted to see the boy more often then just over the weekends. He didn't think he could go a full week without getting to see Aiden. It would be sad and..he would miss him.

[Midori-Hime]

"Get whatever you want…" He told him with a warm smile and then went back to browsing on his own menu. Once he decided he set his menu down, Jasper doing the same just a few moments later. He blinked at the cute little blush on the other boy's cheeks, wondering where that had come from. However, as Jasper answered with a giggle, Aiden's eyes widened. "Really?!" He asked and then suddenly reeled in his excitement a little, looking down with an embarrassed blush. "I-i mean, yeah, that would be cool. He looked at Jasper's hand over his own and then looked up into his eyes again. "Of course!… I'd love to have you around. But I wouldn't keep you from focusing on your school work, I promise." Aiden looked at him with a big grin now.

A moment later the waitress returned with their drinks. "What can I get you, Hun?" She asked Aiden first. "I'll have the omelet with peppers, onions, and mushrooms. With the seasoned potatoes and toast. Oh and a muffin on the side." He said then looked to Jasper with a grin still on his face. "Okay… And you?" She turned to Jasper now, taking down his order as well. Then she left them alone again and Aiden started to make his coffee the way he liked it, a lot of sugar and just a hint of cream.

His mind started to wander back to what Jasper had said just moments ago and he found himself daydreaming of hanging out at the college boy's dorm while he studied. Even if Jasper was busy, Aiden could find ways to entertain himself. Just being in Jasper's presence was enough for him. Just thinking about it made him happy and he was already looking forward to seeing Jasper again, before the boy had even left. "I could always bring some pizza over too…" He said suddenly, then realized he was giving away the fact that he'd been thinking about it this whole time.

[lobo]

Aiden's excitement actually made Jasper's blue eyes brighten, his own little burst of happiness exploding in his chest. Just seeing Aiden so thrilled by the idea of hanging out made him feel nice inside. He had never met someone that was so...happy in his presence. He also had never met anyone that he enjoyed being around more than Aiden. The boy was unlike anyone he had ever come across before, and he was more than grateful to have met and stayed in contact with the male. "Honestly, a little distraction will be good for me every now and then. I tend to over think things, and being around you will be a fantastic way to ease off my stress," he assured, smiling across at the other boy just as widely. Jasper was prone to stressing hard when it came to school, so having someone there to take him away from the work for a while would be good for him. Plus, just being around Aiden made him feel relaxed. It was pleasant.

Jasper tore his gaze away from Aiden as the waitress came over, quietly thanking the woman for their drinks. He then turned his attention back to Aiden, watching the male order his food. He instantly smiled again, almost too mesmerized by the boy to realize it was his turn to order. He quickly flushed a shade of pink, sputtering out some form of his order. He ducked his head shyly then as the waitress left with their orders, his hand lifting to ruffle into his hair in embarrassment.

He was quick to shake it off though, his eyes lifting from the table to blink over at Aiden again. He kept his gaze on the male, even though he seemes distracted by something that Jasper was unsure of. His head tilted to the side a bit, just about to ask what was on Aiden's mind..until the other male spoke. A grin instantly spread across his features, nodding his head quickly. "That would be fantastic. And, I could always bring my studies with me to your work. I could study while you work and then we could go somewhere or do something after," he chirped, feeling a new excitement in his chest. He knew he could juggle his new relationship with school, and he was sure Aiden would understand if he had to prioritize school for a while. This way, however, Jasper knew he could manage to do his work and keep Aiden close to him. He would find the right times to study, too, so then he wouldn't always be buried in his studies and he could give Aiden some attention.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden covered his mouth to hide his smile, catching the way Jasper had been completely flustered. He wasn't sure he'd ever get over how cute this boy was. However, Aiden then smiled openly at the thought that maybe Jasper really wanted him around as well. He wasn't sure if Jasper was speaking the truth or just making that up to make him feel welcome, but either way he was excited at the idea of spending nights hanging out with the college boy, helping distract him from his studies occasionally. "Oh, well if you're sure…"

Jasper surprised him when he returned his enthusiasm and even suggested coming to study while he worked at the pizzeria. "Yeah! That would be great. And don't worry, I'll make sure you always eat on the house." He said with a wink. "Other than working, or hanging with the guys sometimes, I'm usually free to hang out. Just let me know… Anytime." He said with an excited grin. He then gave Jasper a sly look. "And I think I could come up with some games that will incentivize you to study~" He suggested with a playful wink. However, before Jasper could ask him to elaborate, their food was brought to the table. "Oh man, this looks great!" Aiden said excitedly, looking over his plate before he started to eat. "Mmm… Just what I needed." He muttered with a full mouth.

He continued to chat with Jasper as they ate and once he finished cleaning his plate, he sat back with a soft groan. "Ugh, I'm stuffed…" He muttered, putting a hand on the slight bulge of his stomach. He looked to Jasper then with a smile before glancing to the clock. He sighed softly then. "Well… I'll have enough time to walk back to your dorm with you before work, if you want?" He said softly, looking to Jasper again. He hoped he would get to spend those last few minutes with Jasper before he went off to work.

[lobo]

Jasper was glad he wasn't the only one out of the two of them that was looking forward to spending time together. Aiden's eagerness and excitement was enough to assure him that the feelings were mutual between them. He was delighted to have someone so interested in him, not only for his looks but for who he was as a person as well. It made his chest feel light, and the stress that usually pressed on his shoulders was starting to ease up now as well. Something about Aiden just made Jaeper feel...safe, secure, and..well, protected. he felt like he could take on the world, but he could also get embarrassed and flustered without feeling too bad afterwards. These were all such new things to him, that he hoped he could hold onto it forever.

Jasper even grinned at the offer for free pizza, though he knew he wouldn't even need that little bribe for him to be willing to hang around the pizzaria. Though before he could mention this, Jasper watched a suspicious grin spread across the other male's lips. The sight made his eyes narrow, a little hum leaving his lips out of curiosity. The next thing Aiden said had his eyes widening, mouth falling open just slightly in both confusion and...wonder. He wanted to know what these games were. He wondered if they were fun games...but by the look in Aiden's eyes, they would be games that would blow Jasper's mind. He was just about to ask, wanting to learn more about these games, but the waitress ruined the moment by bringing their food over. He pouted slightly at the other, quietly thanking the woman for their food though. He had to take a mental note to ask about the games later, deciding to dig into the food first.

The food was so good to the college boy that he had no problem eating his entire meal, his own little whine mixing with Aiden's groan. He breathed a little giggle at the boy, shifting his hands to run them over his belly. "That was so good. We should come here again," he chirped, his grin wide..until Aiden sighed. The realization of what that meant had Jasper deflating, his bottom lip poking out just the slightest in disappointment. He had known this was coming..but he didn't know it would be so soon. Time had gone by so quickly. "I'd love for you to walk with me back but..but it's a bit out of your way, ya know? I don't..- It's inconvenient to make you walk there and then back just for me," he whispered now, feeling a bit shy now that he realized how much of a walk that would be for Aiden.

He slowly stood from the table though, tugging enough money to cover the check and leave a decent tip out of his wallet. He set it on the table, reaching to grab Aiden's hand and pull him up before he could object. "I'd offer to join you at work, but I have a paper due tomorrow that I haven't started. And..I have a feeling I would do a lot more staring than actual typing if I tried to do it at the pizzaria," Jasper sighed, slipping his free hand up to ruffle it into his still messy hair. He didn't want his time with Aiden to end..but he knew his school work couldn't be put off forever. He just worried that once he left the other male, it would be a few days before he got to see him again. He understood it was inevitable...but that didn't mean he had to like it.

[Midori-Hime]

"Yeah, sure… And it's always a great place to come when you've been out all night and worked up an appetite." He agreed. He was already looking forward to bringing Jasper back here again. Aiden then pouted a little as Jasper suggested he go home alone. He glanced at the clock again, trying to guess how much time it would take him to walk there and back to work. "I guess you're right…" He said with a sighed. "But… I have enough time to walk you halfway at least?" He suggested instead. "To the convenience store. My job is just down the street from there anyway." Aiden didn't care about the extra walking, he was just happy to squeeze out as much time as he could with Jasper.

He stood up as Jasper did, digging around his pockets to find his wallet. However, he paused, realizing Jasper was faster that he was. "No, Jasper-" He started before he was dragged away. "Ugh, dammit. That's not fair." He whined as they left the diner. He sighed heavily. "I can pay for things too, you know…" He complained a little before he finally decided to let it go.

Aiden then looked to Jasper and blushed a bit at the thought that Jasper would be staring at him at work. He could imagine himself doing the same as well and he'd probably be pretty useless getting any work done. "Ah, yeah… I suppose you're right. I don't want to be the reason you're behind with your homework." He agreed sadly. It wouldn't be long, Aiden told himself, but the thought still didn't comfort him. These past 24 hours had seemed like a dream and he just didn't want it to end.

"I'll text you after work though, I promise!" He told him, grinning as they started towards the gas station. He walked slowly, though one couldn't be sure if it was on purpose or not. With a little sideways glance, Aiden caught Jasper's hand in his, holding it for the rest of their walk. "I'll be looking forward to our next date." He told him with an excited grin. He just hoped he wouldn't have to wait too long. It wasn't a long walk from the diner to the gas station and Aiden tried to stay cheerful despite the fact that he was already starting to miss Jasper.

[lobo]

Jasper was delighted by the thought of returning to this restaurant with Aiden, knowing that meant the two of them could do similar things in the future. Though his excitement was slightly drained at the sight of Aiden's pout, the college boy instantly wishing he could take back his words. He could already tell that upsetting Aiden was something that he was not going to enjoy. He would work hard to avoid that, but Aiden's new suggestion had him smiling again softly. "That sounds like a better idea. Or...I can walk you to work and then go the rest of the way?" Jasper suggested with slight hesitation. He remembered Aiden's warning of not coming or going alone. He just hoped that the pizzaria was near enough that he could make the trip without too much trouble. He wanted to surprise Aiden some days. Just appear and hopefully help brighten the others day a bit. But he also wasn't going to cause Aiden to worry if walking alone was unsafe. He would find other ways to surprise the boy.

Jasper cracked a wide grin at Aiden's little huff over the payment, quickly leaning up on his toes to brush a kiss to the taller's cheek. "Of course I know~ This just means you owe me," he purred slightly, winking at the other boy playfully now. Jasper would never truely mean that he was owed for paying for the dinner. He was just hinting at another potential date, or some other event that the two could go together to. Or..even other things could be considered repayments. It all just depended on how Aiden viewed Jasper's little tease.

As Jasper mentioned staring as Aiden worked, he could see the blush creep it's way up the other boy's neck. The sight made him grin, always finding it adorable when he got the other to flush. He even took the opportunity to reach up towards Aiden's face, gently brushing his thumb over the reddened cheek. He grinned a bit wider though, shrugging his shoulders. "The homework isn't whats important. It's all the damn tests that I'm about to have. Studying for those will be the biggest pain," he sighed, tapping Aiden's cheek lightly before retracting his hand. He found himself pouting now, realizing how difficult it may be to balance studying and spending time with Aiden. He knew tests were important but...not as important to him now as building his relationship with Aiden.

He shook off his thoughts as Aiden spoke though, another smile finding it's way over his pout. "You better. Hopefully by then I'll be done with my paper. We could talk on the phone for a bit..if you wanted," he suggested, blinking up at the other with wide, hopeful eyes. He squeezed the other's hand when his was taken, absently playing with Aiden's fingers as he walked. He kept the pace slow, not wanting to end his time with Aiden.

Though as he came closer to their destination, another frown appeared on the boy's lips. He wasn't ready to let go of Aiden and finish their time together. Though...he knew a shower was necessary, and he had an essay that could distract him for the time being. "I'll be expecting a text or call once you're done with work. I also..- I'm not sure when I'll have free time this week, but I'll let you know as soon as I find out, okay?" he murmured, biting down on his bottom lip to try and cover up his frown. He tugged the boy a little closer though, leaning up to press a lingering kiss to the male's lips. He reluctantly pulled back after a moment, offering a smile. "Have a good night...don't work too hard," he whispered, slowly taking a few steps away and lifting a hand to wave.

[Midori-Hime]

"It's okay… I don't mind the extra walk." True the pizza place was still in a somewhat grey area that Jasper could probably get to on his own with little trouble. But mostly he suggested walking Jasper to the convenience store simply because it was a farther walk, which meant he'd have more time with him. Aiden the raised a brow at Jasper's wink, smiling a bit. "Oh.. Owe you what exactly?" He asked with a smirk. With that little purr, and the wink… Aiden couldn't keep his mind from wandering to dirtier places. He then looked ahead, trying not to think on it too much and get himself worked up.

Aiden blinked at the little pat to his cheek and looked to Jasper then with a chuckle. "I can try to help you study…" He offered, though he really didn't know how much help he would be. A grin slowly spread across his face at the thought of calling Jasper after work. It was only a few hours, he told himself. Unfortunately the walk had been much too short and already he could see the gas station just up ahead. Aiden paused finally and looked to Jasper, smiling brightly. "Yes, I promise! I'll text you as much as I can get away with at work." He said with a chuckle. "Okay… I'll be looking forward to it." Aiden noticed the little frown and found it so adorable. However he had not expected the kiss, his eyes widening slightly. He then smiled, staring into his eyes. "Okay…" He muttered. Though as Jasper started to turn away, Aiden suddenly rushed forward and grabbed his hand, quickly pulling him into one, two,… three more kisses before he finally pulled away. Aiden looked into his eyes with a soft blush spreading across his cheeks. "B-bye…" He muttered before rushing off down the street, waving to Jasper when he was a few feet away.

The rest of his walk to work, Aiden had a dumb grin plastered on his face. He walked into the pizzeria, humming blissfully to himself before he greeted the guys loudly, giving one a high-five before he put on his apron. The other workers paused for a moment, staring at each other before looking back at Aiden. One snorted, "Looks like someone got laid…" Aiden looked up suddenly and blushed. "What are you going on about?" He retorted and the guys laughed. "So who is she?" "Yeah, you gonna bring her in some time?" Aiden paused a little, biting his lip. "Yeah… Sure." He muttered before going back to work. Though nothing could ruin his mood right now and any chance he got, he was texting Jasper under the counter. Though not too much, since he didn't want to keep distracting the other boy.

[lobo]

Two days had passed since Jasper had physically seen and spoke to Aiden, but those two days felt more like weeks to the college boy. He had nearly caved the day before to go see Aiden, but he managed to remind himself that patience went a long way. He spent the two days doing as much homework as he could cram into that time frame, wanting to have as much freetime to spend with Aiden as he could get. He had started planning out their next date as well, and he hoped that it wasn't going to be too cheesy for Aiden. He had never planned a date before, and as much as he wanted it to be perfect, he knew he cared more about Aiden's enjoyment than the perfection of the date. As long as he and Aiden had fun..that was really all that mattered to him.

Though he hadn't seen Aiden those two days, he still kept in touch through texting and late night phone calls. The phone calls were helping to build Jasper's patience, and also relax his anxieties that Aiden may come across someone better than himself for a..boyfriend? He wasn't sure if they were officially considered boyfriends, because neither of them had really discusses the matter. The word was just a label though, and as long as he was the only one that was seeing Aiden, he didn't mind what they were called. He just knew he was happy to have the other for himself for the time being.

As soon as Jasper finished his classes on that second day without Aiden, he started to put his date plan into action. He dumped his school work into his dorm, scooped up his phone and hurried off towards the sidewalk that lead away from campus. He hadn't given Aiden a heads up about his surprise, so he hoped the boy was going to be free when he finished his shift at the pizzaria.

The walk to the building was a bit nerve wracking, since Jasper couldn't shake the memory of his encounter with one of the gangs in the area. The thought of seeing Aiden kept him going, and he walked with a bit of a pep in his step. It didn't take too long for him to get to the pizzaria, and he was quite proud of himself for remembering how to get there. He krept up to the door and could already feel himself grinning, a funny excitement bubbling in his gut. He let out a calming breath, knowing he would need it in order to keep from attacking the other with excited hugs. He finally nudged the door open and ducked his head a bit, eyes peeking up to hunt for the boy. He perked up when he found Aiden behind the counter, slowly shuffling in the direction of the male. His back was turned to Jasper, which made his plan to surprise that much easier. Jasper stopped as he reach the counter, leaning his elbows onto it a bit. "Excuse me, sir. I'm looking for a boy..with pretty brown hair and the most beautiful grey eyes I've ever seen. Oh~ And he has a really badass tattoo on his forearm. I'm sure you've seen him, yes?" the college boy chirped after he had taken the time to admire Aiden's back. He kept his voice down though, not wanting to draw too much attention to them.

[Midori-Hime]

It had only been two days but already Aiden was getting restless. He really hoped it wouldn't be another week before they get to see each other again. He supposed he could always pop in and see if Jasper was home, but then he didn't want to bother the college boy when he probably had projects and papers to write. Aiden was determined not to distract Jasper from his school work when the other boy had the opportunity to go a school. It's only been two days, he reminded himself over and over, trying to keep himself from getting too depressed in Jasper's absence. It would have been easier if he had something to keep himself distracted with, but sadly there wasn't much other than exercising or playing the same games he's had forever.

Though he was still a little preoccupied at work, his mind wandering back to the raven-haired boy and wondering what he was doing at this moment. He could picture him working at his chest, his eyes focused with a cute little frustrated look on his face. "Aiden?! What are you doing, you're getting sauce all over the place!" Aiden jumped, looking down at the pizza he'd been making with sauce spilling over the sides and all over the counter. "Ah, shit… Sorry Marco." He muttered. The other man sighed. "It's okay… But why don't you work the register for a while, huh?" He shifted around to the front counter after cleaning up a bit and turned to refill the napkin dispensers.

He probably would have recognized the customers voice, but he hadn't expected the boy to come see him so soon, and while he was at work much less. However, as they mentioned beautiful grey eyes, his widened in surprise. Aiden turned sharply, his mouth hanging open as he found Jasper standing behind him. Immediately a grin spread across his face and he stepped over. "H-hey! What are you doing here?" He asked. He glanced at the clock and then back at the other boy. "I'm done in about 30 minutes… If you want to wait. Do you want anything?" He asked, suddenly energetic and excited. However he reigned himself in a little bit. "Unless you're busy and you just stopped by?" But he hoped Jasper came to hang out with him, even if that meant this next half hour would be utter torture.

[lobo]

The reaction was just what Jasper had hoped for, and a grin was quick to spread across his lips as Aiden turned to him. He stood a little straighter now, giggling at Aiden's curiosity as to why he was there. He even rolled his eyes a bit, figuring the reason was clear. "I'm here to see you, of course," he chuckled, tilting his head at the other boy. Though the pizza here was good, it was not something that would've brought Jasper all the way off campus to have. Aiden on the other hand, was something Jasper was willing to walk miles for.

Jasper was quick to perk up when he was told how long he would have to wait for Aiden to be done, glad he had times it nearly perfect. He let out another little laugh, eyes bright with happiness. "I'll wait for you. I have plans for us," he assured the working boy, tapping the counter beneath his fingers. "And we can take something with us, once you're finished. If that works?" he suggested, sending Aiden another wide smile. He could wait half an hour longer for food, and this way the two of them could eat together on their way back to the campus.

Jasper motioned towards an empty table then, blushing a little shade of red. "I'll sit over there and wait, okay? Try not to be too distracted," he teasee the other lightly, patting the counter again lightly before he took a step away. He was holding up the little line of customers that had formed, and he also didn't want to get Aiden into any trouble by distracting him. He flashed Aiden one more smile before he scurried off to an empty table to wait. He picked one near the window, tugging out the chair to sink down into it. The little fluttering had returned to his chest, and he was already feeling much more relaxed now that he was in Aiden's presence again. He remained patient through the half hour, easily staying entertained by watching Aiden work. He admired the boy from afar, sending shy smiles whenever he was caught staring.

[Midori-Hime]

That brought an even brighter smile to his face. He should have figured as much, he supposed, but he really hadn't expected to see Jasper so soon and immediately he was in a much cheerful mood. "R-really?" He asked, excited by what Jasper could possible have planned. Suddenly he felt so antsy and he knew this last while at work was going to drag now that he had something to look forward to. "Yeah, sure! Just have a seat and I'll be out soon." He told him.

Aiden blushed a bit as Jasper warned him not to be too distracted and he turned to the next customer when the dark haired boy turned away. Though Aiden constantly stole glances his way as he served the other customers. When he had a moment he ordered some things for them to take home so that it would be ready when it was time for him to leave. As Jasper suggested, he was rather distracted, looking Jasper's way every chance he got. And when their eyes met, he would look away quickly, suddenly flustered by those cute smiles.

As he thought, the last 30 minutes was dragging and it seemed Marco had picked up on Aiden's anxiousness. Finally he came over, 10 minutes before his shifted ended, and nodded in Jasper's direction. "That's enough for today Aiden, you can go now…" Aiden smiled. "Awesome, thanks!" He said, giving Marco a pat on the back before sneaking back to put his apron away and grab their food. With a box and a bag balanced on top, he came over to Jasper, excited and eager to spend time with him. "So then… What did you have in mind?" He asked, waiting for Jasper to gather his things before he headed out of the shop.

[lobo]

Seeing a flustered Aiden was something Jasper knew he would never get tired of seeing. The boy had always seemed so much tougher and more confident than Jasper himself, so it was pleasing to see him blush or get shy every now and then. He also found it incredibly adorable, enough so that he found it hard to look away even when he was caught staring at the other. Aiden cute reaction was enough to cover Jasper's embarrassment, so he didn't mind sneaking in a few stares every now and then.

As another male went to approach Aiden though, Jasper was quick to look away and focus his attention outside the window. He didn't want to be caught staring by anyone other than Aiden. He also wasn't sure who all was informed by his and Aiden's relationship, and he didn't want to spoil the news in case it was still private. He did look up when he heard Aiden's voice, his eyes brightening as he quickly hopped to his feet. "It's a surprise," he chirped, wiggling his eyebrows at the other boy before giggling. "You'll see as soon as we get back to my dorm," he added, gently tugging Aiden's sleeve as he lead him to the door. He quickly moved ahead to push it open, holding it for Aiden since he was carrying all the food.

He waited until the other exited the little building before he let the door swing shut, slipping around to Aiden's side. "Do we need to stop by your apartment for anything first? I don't mind," he asked quickly, blinking up at Aiden with a slight tilt of his head. That was when he really noticed the box, as well as the bag that was balanced in Aiden's hand. He leaned a little closer, slipping his hand into Aiden's free one now that they were out of the small pizzeria. "What did you get?" he asked, looking from the box up to Aiden. He was giddy with both excitement and nerves, hoping deeply that his date wasn't going to be too boring for the boy. Their first one was going to be difficult to top, and he wasn't sure his idea would do it. He did his best to stay positive though, not wanting to lose all hope before the date even started.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden pouted even though he did enjoy surprises, it still drove him crazy wanting to know what it was. He then chuckled. "Oh, back at your place, I can't wait~" He said and when he had a moment where no one could see, he slipped a hand down to quickly grope a butt cheek. Of course he didn't expect anything like that on their second date, but he couldn't help but tease the other boy in return.

"No, I'm good… I mean, if you don't mind me smelling like dough and grease," He said, suddenly self-conscious as he looked at the flour splattered on his shirt. At least they would be inside for their date, he figured. And if worse came to worse, he could always shower there. Aiden then followed the boy's gaze to the food in his hands. "I got us a stromboli and some garlic knots. Is that okay?" He asked. Aiden then smiled suddenly, feeling that hand slipping into his.

He walked back to Jasper's dorm eagerly, anxious and excited for anything he had planned. It really didn't matter what they did. As long as he got to spend time with Jasper, Aiden was happy. "I was really surprised to see you in the shop so soon." He said then, grinning at the other boy. "I know it was only a few days but… I really missed you." He muttered, leaning in for a moment to nuzzle his hair. He closed his eyes for a moment, catching Jasper's scent mixed with the smell of his shampoo. As they entered Jasper's campus, his hand slipped from the other boy's, as if casually trying to adjust the boxes in his hands. But really he didn't know if Jasper was really out yet and didn't want to burden him with rumors if he wasn't. He could understand that more than anyone.

[lobo]

Jasper giggled instantly at the sight of Aiden's pout, knowing he would've acted the same had he been in Aiden's position. Though he loved surprises, the patience it took was almost not worth the wait. He hoped his surprise was though, and hoped Aiden would have a relatively decent time. Though as a hand gripped at the college boy's backside, a small yelp left his lips, and he instinctively reached back to swat at Aiden's wandering hand. "H-hey! Mr. Handsy. We're in public," Jasper whined, but after looking around, he realized there wasn't even anyone within sight of them. His cheeks were quick to flush a bright red now, a little laugh falling from his lips as he turned to hide his face against Aiden's shoulder. He'd never been touched in such a way, and it made him feel oddly giddy.

Once Jasper had recovered from his moment of shy embarrassment, it was then that he had offered to stop by Aiden's apartment. He smiled at the response he got, lifting his shoulders to shrug slowly. "The smell isn't... you, I suppose. But you can always steal a change of clothes if you want...though what you're wearing now might actually be better for what we're going to do," he mulled over the options, blinking up at Aiden with a wider grin. His plan might get a little messy, so the already dirty clothes wouldn't be such a bad thing. Jasper then focused his attention on the box of food, nodding vigorously at Aiden's words. "Sounds delicious," he admitted, smiling yet again at the boy.

He hummed softly to himself as the two of them walked, spotting the campus not too far ahead. His excitement only seemed to grow, a little bounce in his step now. He blinked up at Aiden as the boy spoke, another smile curling onto his lips. "I missed you, too. I got all my homework done for the next two days so..so I have more free time to..to hang out, if you want," he explained, a little blush coating his cheeks once again. He gave Aiden's hand a gentle squeeze, pleased that he wasn't the only one who had missed the other. He wouldn't be disappointed if he could see Aiden every day at least for a short time. The other male always brightened his day.

Jasper guided Aiden into the campus, his eyes dropping to their hands when the weight of Aiden's was gone. He watched it move to adjust the boxes, and he relaxed a little. He expected his hand to get taken again after, but when it never came a little bubble of disappointment filled his chest. He was quick to shake it off though, opting to grab the hem of Aiden's shirt and drag the boy a bit quicker towards his dorm. "Almost there!" he chirped, tugging at the boy gently all the way to the little dorm building. He finally released Aiden's shirt then, pushing the doors open and holding them for Aiden, since he was still carrying the food. He then scurried ahead to the elevator, poking the button to go up. Ever since that day not so long ago, Jasper could never look at an elevator the same way. All he could ever thing about was Aiden, and the memory of what he had said in there last time. Once the elevator binged open, the college boy lead Aiden inside, hitting the number for his floor before he leaned back against the railing. "Because of you..I can never stand in an elevator without blushing," Jasper mumbled his thoughts aloud, faking a pout in Aiden's direction.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden was relieved that his somewhat dirty clothes wouldn't be a problem, but it only sparked more questions about what they were going to do today. It wouldn't take him much longer to find out, he told himself. Aiden continued to hold the boxes with both hands, though he wanted nothing more than to hold the boy's hand, the thought made him anxious with so many other students around. His eyes widened however as Jasper tugged him by his shirt and he smiled, a faint blush tinting his cheeks as he rushed after him. He thanked Jasper, stepping first into the dorms and then walked with him to the elevator.

He followed Jasper inside and then leaned back next to him smiling. Though his smile changed to a curious expression, not sure what Jasper meant. However it only took him a moment to recall their first date together, when he'd almost gotten the chance to kiss Jasper for the first time. He smirked then, his eyes glancing around the elevator for a moment, pleased to find no cameras around. "Why is that… Cause I might do something like this?" He asked while quickly abandoning the boxes on the floor before he turned to face Jasper, his hand reaching out to hit the emergency stop button.

The elevator gave one loud ring as the lift lurched to a stop. And then Aiden's lips were on Jaspers. He just couldn't help himself. Jasper was just too tempting and though they'd only been apart for a few days he found himself constantly daydreaming about kissing the boy again. His hands caressed up his neck to cradle his face between them, kissing him passionately. He savored the moment, sighing against the other boy's lips and pressed closer to him then, his body pinning Jasper's to the wall. "I-I've really missed you…" He muttered, his lips brushing against Jasper's as he spoke, before he captured them in another passionate kiss. He hoped this would give Jasper some real memories the next time he was standing in this elevator.

[lobo]

Jasper was relaxed back against the little raining in the elevator, his muscles feeling much less stiff and tense than they had been the past couple of days. Though that was quickly changed as he glanced in Aiden's direction, spotting the little hairpin curl of his smirk. The sight made his eyes narrow just slightly, knowing the boy was deep down up to no good. That thought was proven correct as Aiden spoke, Jasper's eyebrows furrowing in brief confusion. He watched the other drop the boxes to the floor, his mouth falling open to ask what on earth Aiden was planning to do. Though as the emergency button was pressed, Jasper's eyes grew wide. "Aiden! What are you-" he squeaked out, but his voice was shortly cut off by the loud ring of the elevator.

Jasper latched onto the railing at his back, his eyes blown wide with slight panic and complete confusion. Before he could peg Aiden with questions though, Aiden's lips found his in a kiss that stole Jasper's breath. He hadn't quite realized how much he missed kissing Aiden..until that moment. He finally melted into the kiss once he realized what was happening, his hands lifting to press to Aiden's shirt as his fingers curled into the fabric. He breathed almost a sigh of relief from the kiss alone, his eyes fluttering closed happily. It had felt like it had been weeks since Jasper last kissed Aiden..not just a couple of days.

Jasper sucked in a soft breath when Aiden's pulled back, his eyes briefly fluttering open to look the other boy in the eyes. He cracked a grin at the words, his heart giving a pleased flutter. "I've really missed you, too," he managed out in a breathy whisper before those lips were back on his. He let his hands wander away from the boy's chest, sliding them down Aiden's waist and then around to his back. He held the boy close, taking his turn to smirk against the taller boy's mouth. His hands snuck down Aiden's back, not stopping until Jasper could tuck his hands into the butt pockets of the other's jeans. He gave a faint squeeze, a small giggle falling from his lips despite the dark blush on his cheeks.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden loved that look of shock on the other boy's face before they kissed. His heart began to beat faster, feeling those hands curling against his chest. Hearing Jasper returning his feelings brought a smile to his face and a soft blush on his cheeks. He continued to smile against his lips, purring as they kisses. However, his eyes snapped open suddenly as the boy's hands slipped down into his back pockets to grip his butt. A soft gasp left his lips and at the sound of Jasper's giggle, he found himself laughing too.

He rewarded Jasper with a little grind of his hips and pressed another kiss to his lips. He took advantage of their little stop, making out with the other male for a few minutes. After a few kisses along the other boy's neck, he reached out and hit the button again, making the elevator start again towards the third floor, before anyone could be alerted that the elevator wasn't working. Aiden trailed his kisses up to Jasper's lips once more, stealing a few before the elevator dinged and the doors open. In that instant he pulled away, reaching down to collect their food and slip out of the elevator past some other students that were waiting to get on. He bit his lip, trying to act casually until the elevator doors had closed and he laughed suddenly, looking back at Jasper with a wide grin. "That was fun~"

[lobo]

Jasper smiled a bit wider at the gasp that left Aiden, feeling a bit of pride from shocking the boy yet again. He let his hands stay rested there, another little giggle leaving his lips as Aiden laughed. Though the grind of Aiden's hips made Jasper's breath hitch, a little whine rumbling in his chest at the teasing shock of pleasure. He held tighter to Aiden at the tease, his kiss becoming a bit deeper and more passionate than before. As much as he may be embarrassed to admit, Jasper didn't only miss Aiden's presence. The warm twist in his gut was something he had also missed, that he was just now remembering about. Sometimes the innocent college boy forgot that relationships gave people a lot more freedom to each other's bodies. Part of the fun of relationships was the pleasure that was allowed as well.

Jasper let his head tip back as Aiden's kisses were brushed down his neck, taking the time to catch up on his breaths and savor the boy's soft lips. His hands finally slid up again, tucking under Aiden's shirt to latch onto his lower back instead. He felt the elevator start moving again, and he was both pleased and disappointed at the continued movement upwards. He returned each of Aiden's kisses though, keeping the boy held close until the elevator dinged. Jasper was quick to pull back, eyes a little wide and cheeks slightly flushed. He blinked a few times to clear his foggy mind, quickly scurrying out of the elevator behind Aiden. He ducked his head to avoid meeting the eyes of other students, his hand lifting to absently prod at his slightly swollen lips. Gosh..he had really missed that.

Jasper looked up quickly then as Aiden laughed, his own little giggle falling from his lips. "You're an asshole," he laughed, using the term with more affection than actual spite. He shook his head and chuckled, grabbing onto Aiden's hand now. He pulled the boy down the hall, using his free hand to grab his shirt and fan himself a little. He was so easily heated by the other male. It was almost embarrassing. It didn't take them long to get to his dorm room then, and he dropped Aiden's hand so he could unlock and push open the door. He moved inside quickly, kicking off his shoes next to the door.

In the center of the room were two easels each one holding a blank canvas. There was even different paint bottles scattered along the floor beside the easels, as well as different sized brushes. Jasper didn't address the painting supplies though, instead turning to Aiden to grab the food boxes from the boy. He took them over to his desk, setting them both down before he returned to Aiden. "One more, and then we eat," The college boy chirped once he reached Aiden, reaching up to hook his hands around the other's neck. He then pulled the male down to meet his lips, standing just slightly on his toes to be more level with Aiden.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden's eyes widened and his jaw dropped, mocking a pained expression as Jasper called him an asshole. "Ah-Wha-… What did I do?!" He gasped, putting a hand to his chest before a grin broke out over his face again. He bit his lip, finding it highly amusing the way Jasper fanned himself, though if he was being honest, the college boy wasn't the only one flustered. He followed him into the room and then kicked off his shoes as well before stepping into the room.

His grey-blue eyes wandered around the room, pausing when he spotted the easels there in the center of the room. He might not have found it too questionable except for the fact that there was two of them. He looked over the supplies and then blinked as Jasper suddenly took the food from him. Aiden watched him set them aside and then looked back at Jasper then. "What-" He started before Jasper captured his lips in another kiss. Aiden gave a soft purr against his lips, pulling the boy closer to help keep him on his toes. Even if it was just one kiss, Aiden made it deep and lasting, slipping his tongue into the boy's mouth for a moment. He then drew back with a sigh. "Alright… enough of that. Let's eat?" He said with a breathless chuckle.

He moved over to the desk, opening the boxes for them and split the stromboli in half to share. There was also some sauce to dip it in. "Ah damn.. Should have grabbed us drinks too." He muttered. He then moved aside to let Jasper take what he wanted first. "Do you have plates or anything? Or are we just winging it?" He asked with a smile. At least there was some napkins stuffed in the bag. Now that he had a moment, he glanced back to the easels. "So what's that for? Are you working on an art project?"

[lobo]

Jasper hummed his own pleased sound against Aiden's lips, his eyes fluttering closed happily. He didn't hesitate to press closer to the boy, standing taller on his toes so he could curl his fingers in the boy's hair. He savored the deep kiss, letting his tongue interact and play with Aiden's, a few soft, pleased sighs leaving his lips. He reluctantly allowed Aiden to pull away, pouting slightly before smiling. He gave the boy's hair a gentle ruffle before releasing him, lowering back down to his normal height. He cracked a wide smile though, enjoying the warmth that was still growing in his chest. He was so fond of this boy already. He didn't want anything to ever happen to him. Nothing bad anyway.

He followed the boy over to the desk, his stomach giving a little grumble of hunger now that he got a good whiff of the Stromboli smell. He was instantly excited again, but Aiden's curse briefly got his heart pounding. He then hummed a little noise, pursing his lips together. "Ah well...I've got water? But there's a vending machine down the hall. I can go grab us a Coke or something?" he offered, blinking at Aiden with a slight tilt to his head. He should've thought of drinks as part of his dare plan as well but..the thought had never crossed his mind. At the mention of plates though, Jasper perked up, moving to the little table beside his mini fridge. He tugged it open then, grabbing two paper plates. He then returned to Aiden, holding them out. "For once, I'm prepared," he chuckled, moving to the food now. He took part of the stromboli, then one of the little garlic rolls that Aiden had got. He then moved to his bed and plopped down, patting beside him.

At the mention of the art supplies in the room, Jasper suddenly felt a bit shy of his idea. He ducked his head a bit, cheeks turning a shade of pink now. "I uhm...I actually thought we could..paint to-together," he squeaked out the words, lifting a hand to hide his face from view. "It's a lot more embarrassing now that I'm telling you about it. You were probably so excited about the surprise and it's just..just this. I...I'm sorry," he stammered a bit now, laughing sheepishly and a bit nervously.

[Midori-Hime]

"Uh, yeah… I guess a coke would be good. If you want?" He said, though he really didn't want to make Jasper go out of his way. "But water is fine too…" He added quickly, though he looked up when Jasper handed him plates. "Perfect~" He smiled, giving Jasper a quick peck on the cheek before moving aside so he could grab his food. He waited before taking his own and then smiled as Jasper pat the bed beside him, sitting down next to him. He took a bite but then paused when the other dropped his head, also noticing the blush on his cheeks.

Aiden's eyes widened as Jasper explained and he blushed deeply himself. Quickly he set his plate aside and then took Jasper hand away from his face, holding it. "N-no… I like it a lot." He reassured him. "I-I mean… I doubt I'd be any good, and I'll probably just end up wasting your supplies but… But it sounds like a lot of fun, actually." He reassured him, nuzzling into his hair and then giving his temple a soft kiss. "I'm excited to do anything you want to do…" He smiled, dropping his head a little to look in the other boy's eyes. God, he's just so cute, he thought, wondering how many times he'd had that same thought since they met.

[lobo]

Jasper smiled at Aiden when he brought up both drinks that he had offered, a little chuckle falling from his lips at Aiden's slightly flustered response. "I'll go grab a coke in a minute. It's not too far down the hall, so no problem," he assured, sending the male a wide smile of assurance. Though the smile somehow got even wider at the kiss to his cheek, and Jasper even lifted a hand to touch over the spot lightly. He enjoyed the little tingles that spread from any place that Aiden's lips touched. It made him happy, and gave him all sorts of funny feelings in his stomach. He loved it.

Once they were settled on the bed, and Jasper got flustered over his little date plan, that little giddy feeling was quickly replaced by embarrassment and nerves. He blinked up at Aiden though when his hand was taken, instantly squeezing the other's hand gently. He gradually relaxed at the assurances, his smile slowly twitching back onto his lips. "I told you before, art is a matter of opinion. If you call something art, then it's art dammit. There is no good or bad," he insisted, melting into Aiden's little nuzzle. He didn't want the other boy to try to immediately paint the new best selling art piece. He just wanted to mess around, maybe fling around some paint or even paint stick figures. As long as they had fun with it, he didn't care about perfection or "good."

Jasper smiled a little wider when Aiden met his gaze, instantly leaning over to peck the boy's lips gently. "Thank you, for not laughing in my face," he whispered, lifting a hand to brush his knuckles over Aiden's cheek lightly. He then slid to his feet, setting his plate down beside Aiden on the bed. "I'm going to run and grab the coke now before I forget. It'll just take a second," he promised, reaching to give the other male's hair a soft ruffle before he moved to the door and slipped out into the hall. He clicked the door shut behind him, a wide grin spreading across his lips. He felt so much better knowing that Aiden didn't mind his slightly cheesy date idea. Even if Aiden didn't enjoy painting the canvas, Jasper was sure he could find other ways to help the boy enjoy art.

The thought had Jasper blushing again, and he quickly turned down the hall to rush off towards the little soda machine so he didn't take too long being away from Aiden. Though things never quite work out how Jasper originally hopes, and as he turned the corner to the machine, he smacked straight into a pair of college jocks. Before he could react he was shoved away from the one he had hit, his back knocking into the hallway wall across from the pair. "Damn punk. Watch where you're going, faggot," one of the guys snapped, and Jasper was quick to duck his head and sputter out an apology. He then turned around without remembering the cola, choosing the closer option of getting back to Aiden instead.

The college boy scurried back to his dorm room, slipping inside the unlocked door quickly. He pushed it closed as soon as he was safely inside, shoving the lock into place..just in case. He then stepped back from the door, letting out a deep, but slightly shaky breath before he turned to face Aiden slowly, avoiding direct eye contact. "Machine broke. Water it is," he breathed out the little lie, ducking his head a bit as he moved to his mini fridge and scooped out one of the water bottles.

[Midori-Hime]

"Yeah, yeah… I know. I think it'll be fun though." He said and then smiled brightly at the soft peck. "No, never…" He muttered, sad that Jasper would ever think he might laugh at him. Aiden closed his eyes for a moment as Jasper stroked his face, catching his hand and giving it a soft squeeze before the other boy slipped away. "Alright… Hurry back." Aiden said, tossing a wink at the other boy. He swatted Jasper's hand away as it ruffled through his hair, chuckled softly as he left.

Left to his own devices, Aiden's eyes wandered around Jasper's room again. He remembered the pictures he'd seen on the boy's dresser and stood up, wandering over to them curiously. Stormy eyes wandered over the picture of Jasper's sister and then paused, looking at his mother. Carefully he took it up in his hand, looking over the woman's face and trying to pick out the little features that resembled Jaspers. Just when he started to pick them out, he heard the door open and hastily set the picture back down, giving Jasper a sheepish look.

However, the other boy hadn't seemed to notice, and the distracted and almost nervous look on his face made him frown. Aiden's eyes lingered on Jasper, bothered by the fact that the other teen refused to look into his eyes. "Jasper?" He muttered, not buying that the machine was broken somehow. "What's wrong? Did something happen?" He asked then, catching Jasper's shoulder in his hands. He stroked over them gently and leaned in to look into his face. "Tell me… What's wrong?" He asked, wondering what could have possibly happened to upset him so much in the matter of a few minutes.

[lobo]

Jasper's footsteps paused when his name was spoken, his eyes briefly fluttering closed as he hunted his brain for some sort of excuse to make. It wasn't that he really minded telling Aiden what had happened..it was more that he was embarrassed about his inability to stand up and fight for himself. From the day Aiden first met Jasper, he was being pushed around without much of a fight back. He didn't want to admit to another situation that involved him being pushed around and metaphorically stepped on. He felt cowardly and...quite small.

When Aiden finally bent to try and catch Jasper's eye, the boy finally peeking up to blink at the boy. He let out a bit of a defeated sigh, shuffling the few steps forward to wrap his arms around Aiden's middle. He buried his face against the greasy, dough scent t-shirt, clutching onto the back of it gently. "I just ran into a couple guys outside is all," he finally whispered, the words a bit muffled by Aiden's shirt. He didn't try to move away though, or even turn his face to speak more properly. He just squeezed the boy a bit closer, nuzzling at his shirt lightly. "They were just big assholes. It's no big deal. They didn't hurt me or anything," he added now, slowly tilting his head up to rest his chin against Aiden's chest. "It's okay now..because I'm with you again," he whispered, closing his eyes briefly.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden's eyes widened as Jasper clung to him suddenly, frowning as the gesture only worried him more. But he held him back, caressing through his hair. His grey eyes darkened, narrowing as Jasper explained his run in with a 'couple of assholes'. Even though Jasper said it was no big deal, he couldn't help but feel like he wasn't being completely honest with how upset the boy was. Aiden looked down into his eyes when Jasper finally looked up at him, smiling back at him softly.

"Well in that case… I'll go with you." He suggested, suddenly pulling Jasper along as he went out in the hall, despite any protests from the other boy. He had Jasper point the direction of the vending machines and started off with a determination that said he wasn't just out there looking for drinks. As they came to the machines, he noticed two jocks starting down the other end of the hall. Already he could guess that these were the two Jasper had run into. "Why don't you grab our cokes, okay?" He muttered into his hair, planting a soft kiss there before he started off after the other two boys.

"Hey! You there!" He called out suddenly, catching up to them. Before they could even really turn around, he grabbed one of them by the shirt and shoved him back against the wall, his forearm pressed to his throat, threatening to choke him. "Hey! What the fuck, man?!" The other shouted, but didn't seem quite sure what to do. Aiden stared into the guy's eyes darkly. "Do you guys get off pushing other people around? Think you're real fucking tough picking on someone smaller than you." He said lowly, pressing a little harder on the the guys neck until his friend stepped up to grab him. "What's your problem, man! We're just messin-" Aiden's other arm suddenly swung back, elbowing the other boy hard enough to knock the wind from him. "You mess with him again… And I'll come for you." He hissed and then pulled back, shoving the jock away as he did. He stumbled away, coughing and holding his throat while the other recomposed himself. "…You're fucking crazy, man…" They stared after him, but seemed intimidated by the smaller guy and instead wandered off quickly. Aiden watched them go for a moment before he turned back to Jasper with a warm smile. "Got our drinks? We should eat before our food gets cold."

[lobo]

Jasper was already beginning to relax, feeling safe and content in the strong arms of Aiden. He could hardly focus on the thing that had worked him up so much, anyway. Now that he was back with Aiden, he didn't have much to worry about. He knew he was safe, and those guys outside wouldn't come near him again..so long as he kept Aiden at his side, that is. Without Aiden, well...Jasper was as easy of a target as the guys could get. Jasper hated conflict, but for some reason always found ways to get involved in it.

Jasper actually thought that Aiden was going to let it drop, brush off the little incident and go on with things..but that proved wrong when the other male spoke. His eyes widened instantly, a soft yelp leaving his lips as he was dragged towards the door. "A-Aiden! What--" he squeaked out as he was dragged, but was cut off by Aiden asking directions to the vending machine. He managed to stammer out a response, pointing in the direction of the machines. His heart was pounding faster now, starting to realize that Aiden wasn't dragging him here for the cola anymore. His steps did start to slow when he caught sight of the two guys from only minutes before, and suddenly Aiden's presence didn't seem nearly as safe as it had before. He knew Aiden wasn't a danger to him, but he was worried the large males would be trouble to Aiden.

He blinked at the boy with wide eyes when he was told to get the cola, his mouth falling open a bit. "Bu-but Aiden.." he squeaked, clamping his mouth shut when the other called to the guys. He took a few steps towards the vending machine, his eyes still wide as he watched Aiden approach the men. He gasped in a breath once the first guy was grabbed, but just like the first time Jasper was finding it hard to look away. He stood there rather dumbstruck, watching the interaction with both fear and...fascination. He was so distracted by the small confrontation that he didn't even remember to turn and go get the cokes for Aiden and himself. It seemed like only seconds before the guys were turning to run off, and Aiden was turning to give him a wide smile. Jasper blinked away his surprise, slowly processing Aiden's words. He managed to shake his head, finally unfreezing enough to turn and quickly scurry to the machine.

He managed to get two cokes rather quickly, hands just a bit shaky as he grabbed the bottles carefully. He then turned back to Aiden, scurrying over to wrap both arms around the taller male. "Th-thank you. I..- No one has stood up for me like that before," he whispered, clutching tightly to the other. He hadn't liked it, not really, but he appreciated the action more than he could say. It showed how much Aiden cared for him and..that made him feel good.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden smiled at him softly, though a part of him worried that perhaps he'd frightened Jasper with the way the boy shook. But the hug reassured him and he held him back for a moment before wrapping an arm around his shoulder, much like the first time he'd saved Jasper. "You don't have to thank me…" He muttered softly, starting back towards the dorm. "I won't let anyone hurt you…" He muttered, his voice a little intense.

Once they were back in Jasper's room, he calmed down and returned to their food as if the whole incident never happened. He opened his coke, taking a long drink. He then hissed as the bubbles irritated his nose a little and then let out a burp, glancing to Jasper with a sheepish smile. "I hope you don't have to deal with shit heads like that often…" He said casually, before looking up into Jasper's eyes. "You don't, do you?" He hated seeing anyone being bullied, much less this sweet boy that he really cared about.

[lobo]

Jasper was quick to melt into the taller boy's embrace, the small shivers through his body gradually beginning to settle down. He even relaxed further at Aiden's words, nodding his head to show he understood. "I know you won't," he whispered now, letting his eyes flutter closed. He was easily beginning to learn that Aiden's comment held more truth in it than anything Jasper had ever been told before. He knew he could rely on the male to protect him.. but how far would that go? He didn't want Aiden severely hurting someone just because of him. But even more so, he didn't want Aiden getting himself hurt badly just to keep Jasper safe. The thought alone was scarier than any of the guys Jasper had been faced up to before. Even if he hadn't known Aiden for a very long time, he still felt a connection with him that he had never felt with another person before. He didn't want to lose Aiden.

Jasper stuck close on their way back to his room, his own body relaxing a bit when they were behind the safety of the door. He even clicked the lock into place again, letting out a sharp breath of relief. He then turned to make his way to the bed with Aiden, his footsteps pausing at the other's belch. He blinked at the boy for a moment, before a bubble of laughter spread through his chest and up out of his mouth. He lifted a hand to muffle it, his eyes squinting up in humor. "Disgusting," he giggled, giving Aiden's shoulder a gentle nudge before he settled himself down on the bed next to him again.

He grabbed his food now, finally beginning to eat when Aiden spoke again, causing his gut to give a little twist. His eyes briefly glanced up towards those familiar stormy ones before looking down at his plate, a little hum leaving his lips. He mulled over the question for a moment, but covered it up by swallowing down his bite of food. "I uhm..- I mean, I did a lot in high school, but I've really learned to just brush it off, ya know?" he finally whispered, laying his part of the stromboli back onto his plate. "People just kinda suck.. I guess. They only do stuff like that to make themselves feel better. I can take it. I couldn't before, but now I can," he added, finally peeking up at Aiden to offer him a little smile of assurance. "Don't worry about it," he insisted, reaching over to give Aiden's knee a little squeeze. He was a big boy now. The last thing he wanted was Aiden to realize he was even more cowardly than he probably was already realizing. It was also venturing into the deeper, darker areas of Jasper's mind that he didn't like to travel to often. Sometimes when he ventured in, it was hard to get back out.

[Midori-Hime]

"S-sorry…" He muttered a bit embarrassed when Jasper nudged him, but the laugh was too cute and he found himself laughing in turn. He settled down, eating his food but then paused when he heard Jasper's little hum of thought. He waited and listened, frowning a little to hear that he'd been bullied in high school. Aiden then looked downward, finding that Jasper's words rang true in his mind. It was all his parents had ever done… And it made Aiden wonder if there was more to Jasper's past experiences than the boy let on.

His lips pulled into a small smiled at Jasper's reassurance and then looked down at the hand on his knee, placing his own over it, gently caressing his skin. Suddenly Aiden shifted his plate out of the way before suddenly shifted over to sit behind Jasper. With a leg on either side of the other boy, he wrapped his arms around his middle and pulled him flush to his chest. His eyes closed for a moment, nuzzling the crook of Jasper's neck while holding him close. "Maybe I can teach you some things… For self defense, you know? Even if you never have to use it, I think it'll give you more confidence knowing that you're capable of protecting yourself. And if you walk around with that sort of confidence, other people pick up on it…" He muttered softly, nuzzling into Jasper's hair. He then smiled against the dark locks. "At least that's my theory… And I guess it's done me well so far?" He said with a soft chuckle.

[lobo]

Jasper watched Aiden's hand come to rest over his own, and he let his own thumb brush little circles over the other's knee gently. Though he was quick to retract it when Aiden started to move, the college boy quickly lifting his eyes to watch him move and get settled into a new position behind him. He melted back against the male instantly, letting his head lull back and rest against Aiden's shoulder. A little purr even left his lips at the nuzzle to his neck, his hands moving to rest on Aiden's legs, just above his knees. He traced little designs against the jean fabric beneath his fingers, his eyes fluttering closed as he let himself relish in the gentle hold of Aiden. He listened close when the other spoke, a smile slowly twitching onto his lips. "Confidence, huh? I'm not sure if I'm capable of feeling that," he teased, giving both of Aiden's legs a few small squeezes. "I think that would be nice, though. And..maybe if I leaned a bit more..I could have a little more freedom coming to visit you, yeah?" he suggested now, eyes brightening as he blinked them open and peeked back at Aiden. If anything, that sounded like the best reason to learn some self defense. And, he wouldn't have to worry about Aiden getting hurt all the time just to protect him. It was a pleasant thought.

Aiden's final words made Jasper giggle, one of his hands reaching back to gently caress the nape of Aiden's neck. "Luckily, I know you're just a big teddy bear.. who can become a grizzly when provoked. But to me, just a bit ol' teddy bear," he cooed, blinking back at Aiden with a wide smile now. He managed to lean his head enough then, his hand giving Aiden's head an encouraging nudge so he could place a little kiss to the other's lips. He then let go, patting Aiden's legs gently. "But! That shall be for another time. For now, I want to paint. Destress a little," he chirped, pushing aside his thoughts so he could focus on the now.

He reluctantly pulled himself out of Aiden's grasp, hopping to his feet before turning to offer his hands to help Aiden up. Once the other was standing, Jasper went around to the canvases and motioned to the one he wasn't standing behind. "Come on. Just get some paint on one of the clean paper plates. You don't even have to paint anything specific. Just throw some color on it if you want. Just anything, okay? Don't think. Just do," he encouraged, smiling at the male once again. He then did as he had told Aiden to do, grabbing one of the clean paper plates he had left out. He then went through the colors, quickly mixing a few onto the plate to make different colors of his own. He then blinked towards Aiden, motioning for him to do the same. "Anything, remember? Don't stress over it," he reminded gently, before he grabbed a brush and got to work on his own canvas.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden shivered a little, very aware of those fingers moving on his thighs. He wrapped his arms around him tighter, enjoying the other boy's warmth against his body. He lifted his head a little at the squeeze to his legs and blinked. "Ah… Yeah, I suppose." He muttered, looking into the Jasper's blue eyes now as the boy turned his head back. He gave him a smile, though truthfully he was still hesitant at the idea of Jasper coming to his place alone… even if the boy did became a proficient fighter. He just couldn't stand the thought of anything happening to him.

He let out a soft sigh as Jasper's hand caressed the back of his neck, nuzzling him again and closing his eyes. However, they snapped open suddenly, hearing Jasper call him a teddy bear. Aiden then let out a chuckle. "That's right… I'm your teddy bear and I'll cuddle you all night~" He said before giving a soft growl against his neck before Jasper caught his lips in a kiss, making his breath catch. Aiden then let Jasper slide away from his lap with a disappointed pout.

Looking to Jasper's hands, Aiden took them with a smile and stood. He stepped over to the canvas, playing with his pockets nervously. "O-okay…" He muttered biting his lip. It was funny how he could pin a random jock up against a wall without batting an eye, but yet seemed so intimidated by a blank piece of canvas and some paints. He got some paints on his plate and then lifted a brush to the canvas, freezing there for a long minute. He could paint anything…. it didn't matter. So then why was it so hard to think of something? Aden blinked, looking to Jasper and gave the boy a small nod at the reassurance. Then suddenly he shuffled his easel around to face opposite of Jasper's. "I-I don't want you to look at it yet…" He told him, a soft blush tinting his cheeks. And then slowly he started to paint, occasionally peeking up at Jasper through his lashes while he moved the brush over the canvas.

[lobo]

Jasper took a mental note to remember Aiden's offer of all night cuddles. He actually hoped that meant the boy would stay tonight, even if his words had been a tease. He had actually been planning to see if the boy would stay, both to drag out their time together and to also get them both to have a good nights rest. He had slept probably the best that he had for a while the one night he shared with Aiden, so he was hoping the other would be willing to stay the night again. Even though Jasper had to get up for classes the next day. It would be a little harder to find the motivation to actually get up and go, but that was a demon that could be dealt with when the time came.

Though as they got to the easels he could see Aiden's nerves, and the sight made him pout. He didn't want the boy to worry. It was meant for fun, to be a way of destressing. Though as Aiden turned away, and pulled the easel with him, a soft laugh fell from Jasper's lips as he lifted his hands innocently. "Okay, okay. I won't peek, I promise," he giggled, smiling affectionately at the boy. His embarrassment was cute, but Jasper hoped he would start to loosen up and enjoy the peace that came with painting. Even as a child, Jasper could remember loving when his mother would let him paint. He never used brushes, at least not until he was older, so he would just smudge paint along the pages with his small fingers. It was never "perfect" nor did he put much thought into it, since he was a kid, but his mother had always done a good job of encouraging and praising the small works. It did a lot for him, at the time. And was something he still remembered to this day.

Jasper thought over all of this as he started to paint, his bottom lip caught between his lips in concentration. Anytime he deemed necessary, he would use the end of his current brush to mix around and stir some colors together to make one that he didn't own. "I also have plenty of paint..so use as much as you need," he murmured absently, his eyes staying glued to the cavas. He would pause occasionally, tapping the tip of his nose with the end of the brush that was covered in paint from mixing colors. The boy was oblivious to the spotted colors on his skin though, too focused on his painting.

As he finished up though, he started to cast glances in Aiden's direction. A little bit of mischief sparkled in his gaze, a soft hum rumbling in his chest. He waited a moment before sliding three fingers through a mix of red, orange, and yellow from his little paper plate. He then set down his plate, making the excuse that he needed a drink as he slipped around his easel. He made sure not to look over at Aiden's canvas, not wanting to worry the boy, or think he was sneaking a peek at the painting. Instead he went around, slowing his steps when he neared Aiden's easel. He reached out quickly, smudging the paint off his fingers and onto Aiden's cheek. "Gotchya!" he chirped, grinning widely before he bounded off out of Aiden's reach, just to he safe. He made sure to stay to the back of Aiden's canvas though, not wanting to ruin the surprise.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden actually seemed to get lost in concentration as they continued to paint quietly. He continued to glance up at Jasper periodically, finding his focused expression rather adorable. When he noticed the paint smudges on Jasper's face, he bit his lip, trying to keep himself from laughing. He continued to paint though, zoning out to the point that he didn't notice that mischievous look in Jasper's eyes. Then he froze, his eyes widening a little as Japer's fingers suddenly swiped across his cheek. He blinked, wiping the side of his hand over the wetness on his cheek and then gasped seeing the paint smeared there. Aiden's eyes then met the other boy's with a look of shock before it twisted into a smirk. "Ah! You little-"

Aiden quickly dipped his fingers in some blue and green paint before he leap up to chase Jasper. With his clean hand he grabbed the other boy's arm, trying to pull him closer. Eventually the struggled ended up with Aiden tackling Jasper onto the empty bed, climbing on top of him and wrestling until finally he got a chance to brush his paint covered fingers over his jaw and down his neck. "Hah! Gotcha!" He laughed, hovering over the other boy. "Though I guess it doesn't really matter, seeing as you already got paint all over yourself!" He laughed. Still chuckling softly, he leaned down to kiss the other boy, savoring it for a moment before he drew back.

Aiden then glanced up, angled now so that he could steal a glance at Jasper's painting. The smile slowly fell away from his face as he sat up. "What-…" He blinked, blushing a little as he looked it over, then looked back at Jasper curiously.

[lobo]

Jasper was actually quite amused by Aiden's focus, and was actually quite grateful for it since it helped put his plan into action. Though Aiden reacted much quicker than Jasper had expected, an a little yelp left his lips as he scrambled away from the taller male. A laugh instantly fell from his lips as he scrambled around the room, avoiding the other paint supplies to be sure he didn't step on anything. He was being too cautious though, because he wound up caught by the arm, and another laugh left his lips as he gave a little struggle. "Aiden!" he laughed the boy's name, giving his hand a few pushes away from his arm. It wasn't long before he felt the mattress of the bed hit his back, and he quickly tried to dodge the paint covered hand, but he soon felt the wet goop slide across his jaw and neck. A soft whine of defeat left his lips, a little pout forming. Though Aiden's words had him pausing, lifting a clean hand to dab at his nose and pull it away, inspecting the paint that smeared off. "Dammit! Every time!" he squeaked, another huffed laugh leaving his lips. He was quickly silenced by the kiss shortly after though, and he was quick to return it.

He grinned widely up at Aiden as the boy pulled back, but watched his eyes move away and towards his painting. He didn't quite realize the problem, until Aiden's smile got washed completely off his face. Jasper could feel his heart beat a little quicker, the color starting to drain from his face. He even looked away when Aiden looked down at him, suddenly very self conscious about what he had chosen to paint. "I-It's.. your ap-apartment. I just..- I-I don't know why," he squeaked out, lifting his arms to cover his face now. He had never been good at reading people, but for some reason Aiden's current expression was making him anxious.

The worst part was that Jasper really wasn't sure why he had chosen to paint the apartment. He thought, for one thing, that it was something that was connected to Aiden. To who Aiden was. Where he was living. Even how far he had come, depending on how he looked at it. Or maybe he had done it just as a reminder of Aiden. One glance at the painting and his thoughts would always go straight to the other boy. Whatever the reason may have been, he couldn't even get the explanation out past the lump in his throat. Maybe it was too personal. He had so many other options to paint, but he had chosen Aiden's home. As small as it was, and as broken as it was, it still kept the other safe. That was what mattered.

[Midori-Hime]

He watched the way Jasper tried to hide his face out of embarrassment and smiled softly. He took his arms, gently pulling them away from his face before he leaned down to kiss the boy again. "I like it…" He told him softly, drawing back to look into his eyes. "It's really cool…" His eyes then shifted back to the painting of his apartment. As embarrassed as he had been to show it to Jasper, to him it was a symbol of his freedom and accomplishment, despite it being a dump. He couldn't imagine where he'd be now if he hadn't left home that day. Even if it wasn't much, he had his own place where he was free to live his life however he wanted. And he felt like he was doing well, despite where he'd come from.

"I'm surprised you could remember all the details…. You were only there once." He muttered, staring at it for a while before he smiled down at Jasper. Slowly he climbed off the other boy, helping him to get up too. Then suddenly he remembered his own painting. "Ah… I guess I'm done with mine too." He muttered as a deep blush began to color his cheeks. He wandered back over to it, running a hand through his hair nervously. He hesitantly stepped aside, letting Jasper to come over and take a look. He looked away as he showed the colorful portrait to him. Though it looked like a 3rd grader's imitation of a Picasso painting, if one looked close enough, they might think it resembled the college boy. Aiden continued to stare off, gnawing on his bottom lip anxiously.

[lobo]

Jasper started to whine again when his arms were pulled, deciding in that moment he wanted to curl up and disappear. Though a pair of lips touched his as soon as his arms were out of the way, and his body quickly melted into the bed, his struggles against Aiden ceasing immediately. He blinked up at Aiden once the male pulled away, staring up at him with round, nervous eyes. He let out a quick breath of relief when the other spoke though, his hand flying to press against his chest. "I was so afraid. I thought..- I dunno, I just..- I'm glad you like it, I mean. I'm really glad," he tripped up on his words a bit again, but eventually managed to relax and get his feelings across. Though he hadn't heard the whole story of Aiden's past, he still knew he was proud of where the boy was at now. He was clearly working hard, and he had somewhere to stay. That was an accomplishment that Jasper himself had yet to achieve.

Jasper was quick to flush at the praise that followed next, a sheepish smile forming on his lips. "I uhm..- I have a good artistic memory. I can't remember shit with math or science or history. But you tell me to draw a place I've seen before..." he trailed off a bit then, letting his eyes move over to his painting. It could've been better, but it also could've looked worse.

He shook off his thoughts quickly when Aiden stood, accepting the help up to his own feet. He was quick to perk up at the mention of Aiden's painting, a smile lighting up his features again. "Oh please let me see," he squeaked out in excitement, bounding over to follow the other to his canvas. He waited a moment to let Aiden get there first, blinking at the boy and offering a smile of assurance. He tilted his head as the canvas was turned towards him, and the boy let out a soft gasp at the sight. He blinked at the picture in awe, slowly reaching a hand out to touch the unpainted edge of the canvas. "H-hey... that's me," he whispered, his eyes remaining on the painting for a few long moments. And in those few moments, Jasper swore he was in love with Aiden. "Y-you painted.. me," he breathed out in another whisper, this was a bit shakier than before. A few different emotions sparked in the boy's chest, and tears started to well up in his eyes. "I get to keep it, right?" he croaked out the question now, lifting his glassy eyes to blink up at Aiden. He wasn't sure where all the emotions were coming from, but the smile was still on his lips. He couldn't believe Aiden had actually chosen to paint.. him.

[Midori-Hime]

Despite himself, Aiden found himself peeking up at the other boy, curious to see his reaction even though his heart was pounding. Seeing the awe there in Jasper's eyes, his breath caught as the other boy reached out to the touch canvas. "Y-yeah…" He admitted sheepishly. He stood there for quietly for the moments Jasper just stared, fidgeting anxiously. "I guess it's good that you can tell, even though it's not all that good-" He started muttering, before Jasper asked if he could keep it. His blush only deepened and he thought his heart might burst out of his chest. "Y-yeah, o-of course… If-… You really want it?" He stuttered, still surprised that Jasper seemed to like it that much.

Looking to the other boy, Aiden's own eyes widened when he saw tears forming in those beautiful blue eyes and was suddenly overcome with panic. "O-oh my god, please don't cry…" He gasped, reaching out for the other boy, but then freezing, not sure what he should do. At least seeing the smile there told him that Jasper wasn't actually upset. Slowly his hand cupped Jasper's cheek, stroking his skin with his thumb as he other hand rested on his back, drawing him closer. "I just-… I didn't really know what to paint, but then I saw your face and… I-I don't know. I just got inspired…" He muttered awkwardly, looking down a little with a shy smile. "C-can I have yours, too?" He asked then, looking into Jasper's eyes softly.

[lobo]

Jasper wanted to scoff when Aiden seemed surprised that he could tell who it was, but the boy was much too mesmerized and dumbfounded to be able to assure the male that it was beautiful. He couldn't believe, that of all the millions of things that Aiden could choose to paint, it was him that he picked. It was touching, and pulled Jasper's heartstrings harder than he had expected. "Of course I really want it! It's beautiful, Aiden. It's..-" Jasper finally had found his voice, but it failed him again and cracked slightly at the end. Aiden was something special, and Jasper was thankful that he had been lucky enough to have come across the male.

As Aiden seemed to notice the tears, Jasper blushed a bright shade of pink, and quickly lifting a hand to shield half of his face. "S-sorry! I'm... just so touched," he laughed, his voice a bit nasally in his attempt to hold back his tears. He tried to wipe at his eyes then, hoping he wasn't terrifying the other with his strong emotions. The moment he felt a hand on his cheek he was leaning into the touch, letting out a few soft sniffles and he continued to admire the painting. Without being perfect, it was an even better representation of himself, he thought. He couldn't be more pleased.

He finally was able to push down his shock for a moment, closing the distance between them so he could hug Aiden rather tightly. He looped his arms around the slim waist, fingers fisting in the back of the other's shirt. "Thank you. That was so sweet," he whispered, his face quite smushed against Aiden's chest, glasses pressing into the fabric of the other male's shirt. He nodded vigorously when asked if his own painting could be kept, a soft laugh falling from his lips again. "Of course you can have it," he breathed, squeezing Aiden a bit closer. He finally lifted his head then, hands raising to gently cup Aiden's cheeks and tug him down closer. "It's beautiful, Aiden. Thank you," he whispered, then leaned up on his toes to reward the taller boy with a kiss. He had never felt such a strong happiness before. He swore he was in love, but wasn't it too soon? Surely that would frighten Aiden away, so Jasper planned to hold down the emotion, and save it for later.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden's eyes went wide, hearing the other boy call his painting beautiful and he let out a shaky breath. He smiled, watching Jasper try to hide his face and chuckled, catching his hand and squeezing it softly in his own. "I-I didn't think it would mean that much…" He muttered, acting quite shy himself. He'd never touched anyone like that before… And the fact he'd made someone so happy that they'd shed tears for him, was almost beyond his comprehension. Even while Jasper looked away to admire his painting, he couldn't take his eyes off the other boy.

Feeling the other boy move close to hug him, Aiden immediately wrapped his arms around him in return. He could feel Jasper's hands gripping his shirt and it made his heart flutter. "A-anything for you…" He muttered against his hair. He could feel the edge of Jasper's glasses digging into his chest but he didn't care. Aiden then smiled at the thought of keeping Jasper's painting and hanging on his wall. To anyone else, it might seem odd, but to him it meant the world.

Aiden looked down into his eyes when Jasper finally lifted his head and smiled before the other boy suddenly grabbed his face. He gave the boy a look of surprise, his face turned a brilliant shade of red. But he returned the kiss softly, caressing a hand through those dark locks. "Thank you… For doing this for me." He muttered against Jasper's lips before kissing him again, slowly and passionately. Still holding the boy close, he carefully shifted over to Jasper's bed. He parted for a moment to sit back on the bed before drawing Jasper with him. Holding the other boy's face tenderly, he continued to kiss him. "You're amazing Jasper…" He murmured. "I lo-" Aiden caught himself before he could say that word. He bit his lip, realizing he'd almost said he loved Jasper. It seemed much to soon to think that he was in love with this boy, and yet the words had almost just spilled from his lips so naturally. "I-I like you… so much." He said quickly, trying to cover it up. Was he in love with Jasper, he wondered. He'd never been in love with anyone to even really know what it felt like… And yet he'd never felt this way about anyone before.

[lobo]

Aiden's shirt did a good job of soaking up Jasper's tears, drying them up before too many of them could fall. Though Jasper could be sensitive to things, he was actually quite good at reeling in his emotions. Crying like that, was something that very rarely occurred. He didn't cry often, even when the worst of situations hit. Even if he seemed like an emotional guy, he could usually keep a pretty firm grasp on them. But with Aiden..it was so different. He was experiencing so many new feelings that it was almost hard to understand them. He had just been so touched, so.. thankful for Aiden all of a sudden. He didn't even want to think what life would be without the boy.

Jasper watched the blush that coated Aiden's cheeks, and he was actually surprised that he himself wasn't blushing this time. He let his fingers stroke across Aiden's skin though, rubbing over the warm skin gently. He was quick to melt into the kiss as soon as Aiden's lips met his, a little purr of delight slipping past his mouth as he felt Aiden's hand in his hair. He even smiled as Aiden spoke, feeling another happy flutter in his chest. This little date had turned out even better than he had planned.

The boy returned every ounce of passion in he kiss, his knees even feeling a bit weak from the intensity of it. So as Aiden backed towards the bed, he followed without hesitation, keeping a hold on the boy so he didn't have to pull away. He did though, as Aiden got settled on the bed, taking the time to catch his breath again. He easily slid into Aiden's lap at the soft tug though, letting his legs fall on each side of the boy. He even nuzzled into the touch to his face, another soft purr leaving his lips as he returned each of the following kisses. He let his hands slide up and around the boy's neck, shifting a bit closer on his lap. He relished in the kiss until Aiden pulled back, his head tilting as the boy spoke. A blush finally soread across his cheeks and the tip of his ears, his eyes fluttering closed to shyly avoide eye contact. Though his breath caught when he swore Aiden almost spoke his thoughts, his eyes flying open to blink at the boy. But of course he had just heard wrong, and a soft giggle fell from his lips. "I really like you too, Aiden. So so much," he whispered, stroking his fingers up into the other boy's long locks. "Meeting you..was one of the best things that has ever happened to me. You've done more than you realize," he breathed, leaning forward to nuzzle at the other's neck. He pressed a few tiny kisses to the skin, working his way up and across Aiden's jaw.

[Midori-Hime]

As Jasper moved to straddle his lap, he wrapped an arm around him, holding him close with a soft sigh until the boy shifted closer, making his breath catch. He started to feel the warmth from his cheeks spread through out his body. Aiden smiled softly, seeing the deep blush on Jasper's face as well, but his heart nearly stopped with the look that suddenly appeared on the other boy's face. Fortunately Jasper didn't seem to catch on, easing Aiden's insecurity. He'd worried that perhaps saying something like that too soon would be a turn off. If it was really love that he felt for Jasper, then the perfect moment would come where he could tell Jasper his sincere feelings.

A warm smile spread across his face and he closed his eyes softly as Jasper stroked his hair, finding it incredibly soothing. He then looked up at Jasper suddenly, staring into his eyes in awe. "I feel the exact same way… " He said with a soft, breathless laugh. To have Jasper mirror his thoughts made his heart pound. Aiden then tilted his head at the kisses, letting out a faint, pleasured sound as his eyes fluttered closed. His continued to caress through the boy's hair, encouraging him to continue, while his other hand dropped down to slip under Jasper's shirt. He felt over his back before dropping his head to catch the other boy's lips in a kiss that was more heated than before. Aiden had his fair share of partners before, but none of them could make his heart race the way Jasper did. His hand gently gripped Jasper's side, gently kneading it in his hand as he lost himself in the boy's kisses, his other hand gently holding the back of his neck so that he couldn't pull away just yet.

[lobo]

Jasper felt pride bloom in his chest when he seemed to have been able to voice both their thoughts aloud. He didn't have to know from words how much Aiden cared about him. The other male's actions showed enough for him. He wanted so badly to tell the boy how much he loved him. To shower him in praises and assurances and the purest words of love. But not yet. The time would come, and when it did, Jasper would make full advantage. For now he would just show the boy, in any sort of way possible, just how much he loved and cared for him.

Jasper continued to gently play with Aiden's hair as he pressed kisses to the other's neck, enjoying the way his head tilted. He took the provided access instantly, and the sounds that Aiden made, as well as the fingers in Jasper's hair encouraged him to continued. He nibbled at some spots lightly, pinching the skin between his teeth with a little smirk of mischief. He managed just a couple marks onto the boy's neck, his body shivering as soon as he felt the hand beneath his shirt. He shifted forward a little further on Aiden's lap, a low hum rumbling in his chest. He was just about to bite another spot when he felt Aiden duck, and as much as he wanted to tease the boy, he decided to kiss him back instead. He curled his fingers in the other male's hair, breathing soft purrs at the gentle touch to his side.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden practically melted at the kisses to his neck, sighing and moaning softly. The little bite earned the college boy a gasp and he flushed softly, feeling his pants grow tighter. His flush deepened as he realized he was probably going to be left with hickies after the boy's assault and wondered how he was going to explain those to the guys at work… and his gang for that matter. As Jasper's hips rocked forward, his breath caught and he held back a groan. "Mm~ Jasper…" He muttered in his ear, his voice low and husky.

As they kissed again, his tongue brushed his lips before pressing inside him mouth, deepening the kiss. Jasper's fingers in his hair sent a shiver down his spine and his hand slipped down his back to grip a cheek, holding the boy's hips flush to his own. Their kisses continued heatedly, becoming more urgent before he couldn't ignore the ache in his pants anymore. Aiden drew back suddenly, his breaths coming as soft pants as he looked into Jasper's eyes. "I-if we continue this much longer… I don't think I'll be able to hold back." He muttered, smirking at the other male. Meanwhile, he leaned in to place some soft kisses over the boy's warm cheeks. "Unless… You don't want me too?" He said then, tilting his head. It's not as though he was looking for sex, but he also didn't want to go too fast if Jasper wasn't as comfortable just yet.

Even though they'd already experienced that sort of thing together on their first date, he didn't want every date to simply amount to that. But at the same time, they were both healthy boys with natural urges, and clearly had feelings for each other… So would that be so wrong? It was just that Jasper had planned this for them and it had ended with such a perfect, touching moment that Aiden couldn't help but want to shower Jasper with his affection. And it didn't help that the boy was just so damn sexy. Making out with Jasper was quickly becoming one of his favorite things. However, maybe he was just thinking too much and decided he would just live in the moment and leave it to Jasper to decide. As long as the feeling was mutual, then why not?

[lobo]

Jasper enjoyed the way Aiden's body relaxed beneath him, glad that he could make the boy could relax a little. The gasp that he earned from biting sent a little shudder down his spine, a quiet noise of happiness bubbling up out of his lips. He didn't cease the kisses, not realizing that he probably should've asked if it was alright to leave the little bruises along Aiden's neck. He was having too much fun making them and was a bit too distracted by the responses he got to actually think about what the marks might cause. But as Aiden's breath fanned across his ear, and that husky voice echoed through his head, all of Jasper's thoughts were turned to mush. The only thing he had in mind was Aiden, and the slight discomfort of his jeans.

The deep kiss that followed finally had Jasper moaning, his lips almost eagerly parting to allow Aiden's tongue entrance. He gasped in his own breath when Aiden's hand wandered, feeling it grip at his backside and send heat straight to his groin. He pushed a little closer to the male, feeling a new sort of desperation now that the trobbing in his jeans was getting a bit worse. Though the boy nearly fell forward when Aiden drew back suddenly, his body apparently trying to follow the other's lips as they pulled away. He dropped his hands to hold onto the other's shoulders now, sucking in a few heavy breaths that he hadn't realized he needed until now. He blinked at the other boy with slightly cloudy eyes, his pupils slightly blown with desire. Though Aiden's words made him blush, the innocent college boy shifting in the other's lap both out of discomfort from his jeans, and nerves.

Jasper hadn't actually thought this far. His planned date had actually just been the painting, though he was going to suggest a walk to the park or something cute like that. But now that he was here.. in the other's lap, he didn't have much of a desire to leave. But the thought of going further, actually having sex, got nerves bubbling up in his gut. It wasn't because he didn't trust Aiden, or didn't want it to be him, he was just...afraid. Scared of the unknown. Though he knew how it happened, he still didn't know what to do. Though he was sure Aiden did.. and the other could help. Would help, he had no doubt.

But was now the right time?

Jasper blinked at the male for a moment, doing his best to think with his actual head, and not the one throbbing in his jeans. "I.. don't have.. anything," he spoke slowly, his fingers absently running along Aiden's shoulders and then down his arms to fidget with the sleeves of his shirt shyly. "I don't know how to do it," he added, voice just as small. Now he felt bad, for spurring on the little heated make out session they had just experienced. It was like offering a child ice cream and then throwing it away. "It's not that I don't want to!" he added quickly now, eyes wide as they blinked up at Aiden quickly. He didn't want the other to think he didn't want to. "I'd love for you to be my first. I just..- I'm not even comfortable in my own skin and I know you've already seen everything before but what if actually doing something like that makes you realize you don't really like the way I look? Or..or what if I sound really fucking weird? Or..or..-" Jasper started to blabber a bit faster now, fingers curling around Aiden's sleeves slowly. He knew it was illogical, but it was still things that he worried about. He wanted Aiden to enjoy it too, and not have to focus so hard on him the whole time.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden blinked as Jasper, spoke and then suddenly his eyes widened, realizing what the other meant. "Oh! No-no.. That's not-" He started to say, realizing Jasper had the wrong idea. Well, not quite… But kind of. But the other boy quickly interrupted him, rambling to the point that it made Aiden blush. However, Jasper was just so damn cute when he was all flustered like this, he couldn't help himself and chuckled softly. "Jasper wait-… N-no, it's fine-" He said, trying to explain but Jasper kept rambling over his words. With a playful sigh, Aiden suddenly tossed the other boy back onto the bed, hoping to knock him from his train of thought and leaned over him, holding his face in his hands with a smile.

"You misunderstood… I didn't mean we have to have sex. Well… i-if you wanted to, I'd totally be down for it." He said, muttering the second part a little. "But if you're not ready, it's okay. I understand… I don't want you to feel like you have to do anything you aren't ready to. Okay?" He said, giving Jasper a little nod as he stared into his eyes. The serious look then melted away into a smile. "And secondly… What the hell are you going on about? All that stuff… that I won't like the way you look, or sound?" He raised a brow. Aiden the gave Jasper a deep, passionate kiss before drawing back. "Jasper… you are incredibly fucking sexy. Trust me." And then as if to prove just how sexy he though Jasper was, Aiden grabbed the boy's hand and brought it down to the front of his jeans. "You see what you do to me?" He muttered heatedly.

Aiden let go of his hand then, though he wouldn't mind if Jasper kept it there, and drew back just a little. "I just meant… maybe we could do something like we did last time? But that's okay… if you don't want to. I can just… run to the bathroom quick." He said softly. Aiden then bit his lip, mulling over a thought for a moment. "But… if you do want to… I could teach you something new?" He offered Jasper a shy smile. "Of course, that's all up to you, Jasper. Always…"

[lobo]

Jasper felt back for blocking each of Aiden's attempted words with his own blabbers, but he couldn't really help it. He had a tendency to run his mouth when he was overly nervous, or even overly excited, which one could say he was both of those things now. Though his words were cut off when he was tossed, very easily off the other and onto his bed, a soft yelp of surprise leaving his lips. His body bounced once before Aiden appeared above him, and the college boy finally shut up so he could listen to the other speak. It was about time he let Aiden get a words in, since he had cut him off so many times just seconds ago.

He let himself meet those beautiful stormy eyes this time, wanting to show the other that he was truly listening. He was giving the male his full attention, as he clearly should've done before he started freaking out. Though as Aiden began to speak, Jasper was quick to blush a bright red when he was told that sex wasn't what Aiden had meant. He whispered out a tiny apology, nodding quickly when the male finished his first assurance. "O-okay. I'm sorry," he breathed, letting one of his hands lift to play with the hem of Aiden's shirt. The college boy relaxed then at the smile he received, but his blush somehow darkened when Aiden spoke again. It really had been such a stupid though, Jasper realized. This was Aiden he was thinking of. The other would never be like that. And it was proved even further by the passionate kiss, that left Jasper's brain all sorts of fuzzy again. His eyes slowly fluttered back open when Aiden pulled away, but they quickly widened at the.. compliment. "O-oh I'm not..-" he started to argue, but was quickly cut off when his hand was taken and pressed to the front of the other boy's jeans. Jasper's breath caught, body giving a harsh shudder at Aiden's mutter. The only sexy one, in Jasper's opinion, was the boy above him. He was practically wrapped around the other's finger.

He gulped slightly then, keeping his eyes on Aiden even after the other pulled his hand back. Jasper left his own hand where it was, chewing on his bottom lip before he let his palm press again the front of Aiden's jeans just the slightest. He paused when the boy spoke though, quickly shaking his head. He held onto the boy's shirt with his free hand, locking him in place so he wouldn't get up and leave. "Don't go to the bathroom. That's so unfair," he whispered, shaking his head again. Why do it himself when Jasper could help? And vice versa. Though Aiden's next words had Jasper's head tilting, a glint of curiosity sparkling in the wide, blue gaze. "Something new..? I want to learn something new," he decided, nodding his head quickly. He remembered his hand then, quickly glancing down to take a peek at the other's jeans. He cracked a little smile then, oddly proud that he had gotten the other so aroused. He let his palm drag over the little bump, humming a small sound in the back of his throat. He was curious as to what this new thing would be.

[Midori-Hime]

"H-hey, don't worry about that… You'll have plenty of opportunities to make it up to me." He said with a playful wink. Aiden smiled at him and stroked his cheek for a moment. "Seriously though… I loved it. You could say… It was my pleasure~" He added and laughed softly at his own stupid joke. Aiden couldn't help but stare at Jasper with a blissful smile and then nuzzled back against him softly.

Another chuckle then escaped the male, hearing Jasper's whine of disgust. "Yeah… that's the only downside I guess." He said, highly amused by the boy's bubbly giggle. "Oh yeah…" He muttered, touching the dried paint on his cheek before he reached over to touch the streak of blue on Jasper's face. But as Jasper nuzzled back into the crook of his neck, he wrapped his arms around the boy tightly, enjoying his warmth against his body. His stormy eyes fluttered closed, sighing softly as the other male kissed at his neck affectionately. Everything was so perfect and… it started to scare him a little. He'd learned throughout his life that the good ever lasted long. And Jasper was the most amazing, wonderful thing that had ever happened to him. But for now he pushed that dark thought to the very back of his mind, not wanting to ruin this moment.

Their 'five minutes' turned into fifteen when finally Aiden's eyes fluttered open again. "Mmm…" He groaned softly. "…We should shower before it gets too late. Unless you prefer being sticky." He teased with a smirk. "But hey… the sooner we shower, the sooner we can go back to cuddling… Get all warm… under the blankets~" He said, trying to coax Jasper to get up. He didn't want to move anymore than the boy did, but it beat being covering in their own… stuff all night. However, another thought suddenly crossed his mind. "Unless… you have stuff to do tomorrow?" He asked, not sure how long Jasper intended for him to stay.

[lobo]

Jasper actually perked up at Aiden's words, the worry quickly getting swept out of the crevices of his mind. Though the wink had him blushing, and he ducked his face against Aiden's palm in and attempt to hide more of it. He paused as the other spoke again, his eyes peeking out from Aiden's hand to huff a laugh. "You oaf," he giggled, leaning to brush a kiss against the edge of Aiden's nose. He then nuzzled against the other's jaw, a little smirk curling onto his lips as he leaned up a little higher. "Maybe next time I can show you just how good of a teacher you are.. hm?" the normally timid boy whispered against the other's ear, even giving Aiden's earlobe a soft bite. He then hissed another little giggle, ducking his face against the other's neck. He was so giddy with happiness, he couldn't help the burst of giggles.

Though the happiness didn't mask over his disgust over the stickiness, and the boy wrinkled up his nose. He clearly wasn't bothered by it enough to get up, because he only snuggled closer to the other with a content hum. They were a mess, but at least they were a mess together. Jasper didn't even mind all that much, as his body was happy, relieved, and very, very warm. Cuddling with Aiden had by far become one of Jasper's favorite pastimes, and he wanted to put off getting up as long as possible.

Which was what caused his deal of getting up relatively soon to turn into ten extra minutes of cuddling into Aiden. Jasper was nearly beginning to doze off, his head lulled against the side of Aiden's neck. He sucked in a soft breath when the silence was broken, his eyelids a bit heavy as he blinked open his eyes and peeked at Aiden. He hummed a little sound in response, eyes fluttering closed briefly before he forced them back open again. "Alright.. alright. I'm getting up," he finally giggled, lifting a hand to rub at his eyes a bit. He paused at the last question though, humming quietly. "I can skip classes. I think tomorrow is my day of just two, so it's not a big deal," he assured the other. He then pushed himself up slowly, although reluctant, and his nose was quick to wrinkle again at the sticky substance that had smeared across his abdomen. "That's disgusting," he grumbled, a sleepy pout on the boy's lips as he managed up off Aiden's lap. He sat on the edge of the bed for a moment before sliding to his feet, and he held onto the bed until his knees felt like they wouldn't give in beneath his weight.

The boy then grabbed his glasses off the side table, placing them onto his face to blink around. "So.. do we have to get all dressed? Or should we just cover up with towels and hope no one sees?" he laughed now, blinking over at Aiden curiously. The worst part about the dorm was having a community bathroom. But, he was sure at this time it would be practically empty, and he hoped they could make it there in relative peace.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden only chuckled at the insult, nuzzling back against the other boy. He closed his eyes lightly, though a moment later they snapped open in surprise. His grey eyes widened, shuddering as Jasper's words brushed over his ear and he swallowed softly. The boy's breath then hitched, the bite shocking him. He never imagined Jasper being so forward but he was quickly discovering that he liked it a lot. Though the other boy only broke down into giggles and Aiden found himself laughing along with him.

Later, when they finally decided to get up, Aiden smirked as Jasper was caught rubbing his eyes. However, his expression quickly changed to one of surprise. "Uh.. Are you sure?" He asked, pouting a little. He didn't want Jasper skipping classes and getting in trouble for his sake. Though on the other hand, the idea of having the whole day with Jasper was really exciting. Aiden then quickly let out a snort, finding Jasper's disgust utterly amusing.

He let out a small whined as the other finally climbed off of him, even if he was the only who suggested they get up in the first place. It a soft groan, he got up himself and then glanced to Jasper with a wicked grin. "Think you can walk…?" He asked, teasing the other boy. Aiden then paused to think about Jasper's question. "Well… if you have some tissues, we can try to clean up a little. But luckily you can just throw on a dirty shirt for now." He muttered, biting his lip in though. Unfortunately for Aiden, he only had his one shirt… that was already a bit dirty.

[lobo]

Jasper breathed a little giggle at Aiden's look of surprise, but the boy instantly nodded his head. "I'm caught up with everything thusfar. I won't miss much, and I can get notes or whatever from someone in the class," he assured, reaching over to give Aiden's hair a gentle ruffle. He didn't want the other to worry. A day for just the two of them to spend time together sounded too pleasant to reject. Plus, Jasper could turn off his alarm and the two of them could cuddle late into the next morning without having to worry about any disturbance. He hadn't had nice cuddles with Aiden since their first date, and it felt like much too long ago.

Jasper let out another giggle when he heard the other whine, but he knew they needed to get up before they could change their minds. If Jasper had laid there for much longer, he would've forgotten about their mess and decide to just sleep as they were. But that would've been disgusting, and a shower was necessary. As he heard the other's tease, a blush quickly spread across his cheeks, and he stuck his tongue out at the male. "Are you offering to carry me?" he eased back, playfully narrowing his eyes at the other. "But yes, I can walk just fine. I'm a dancer. I've been sore worse," he added with a grin, but that didn't stop him from moving to lean against the bed again.

The college boy listened to Aiden's response to his question before nodding, moving around to one of the desks. He grabbed a few tissues, returning to Aiden to hand a couple to the boy. "As for clothes, just wear what you have. I'm sure I can find some sweats that'll fit your legs. You'll just have to tie them tight because your waist is smaller than mine," Jasper chuckled, stepping back now to start wiping at his sticky belly. He moved for his dresser as he did, tossing the tissues into his trash. After digging around for a minute, he managed to dig up some boxers, sweats, and a shirt that he could lend to Aiden. He then grabbed clothes for himself, returning to the bed with it all tucked under an arm. "These should do. At least until we can go get you some clothes from your apartment tomorrow," he chuckled, smiling down at Aiden.

He then moved away again, gathering their earlier clothes from the ground. He tossed Aiden's to the other, then slipped on his own with a slight wrinkle of his nose. "I feel so icky," he grumbled, ruffling a hand into his hair before reaching out towards the other male. "Let's go. I want cuddles, so we'll make this quick," he chuckled, tugging Aiden's hand gently.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden couldn't help but grin devilishly, raising a brow. "You say that now… But just you wait~" He teased. "Guess we definitely shouldn't do anything before a competition though." He laughed, continuing to tease him a bit more before he was handed a tissue. He started to clean up a much as he could before looking to Jasper suddenly with a smile. "Thanks.." He said softly before Jasper's next comment caught him by surprise. "It is?" He asked, looking at his own waist to compare. He didn't think he was that much skinnier, but then he smirked and stepped over to the other boy. "I think it's just because you have such a nice ass~" He purred before giving the other boy's backside a playful slap. Aiden grinned and then let the other boy pick out some clothes.

As he dumped his tissues in the garbage, he watched Jasper go through his drawers before his eyes wandered back to the pictures of Jasper's family. He stared for a long moment before a curious question popped up in his head. However, he blinked, hearing Jasper talking to him again and looked to the other boy softly. Aiden smiled at the idea of spending his whole day tomorrow with Jasper, and even bringing him back to his apartment. Catching his clothes, he quickly threw on his dirty work shirt and his pants, leaving his underwear behind for now. With a warm chuckle he looked to Jasper, amused by the look on his face.

"O-okay, okay!" He gasped as Jasper suddenly tugged him along. He followed him quickly through the hallways, though there wasn't too many students out and about tonight. And when they reached the shower rooms, luckily there didn't seem to be anyone there. Aiden looked to the stalls and was relieved. That was much nicer than a big open room. "So… did you want your own shower… Or do you want to save the water~" Aiden asked, wrapping an arm around his waist from behind. In reality though, he wouldn't get getting too mischievous in the shower. After all that, he was quite spent.

[lobo]

Jasper's eyes narrowed at the sight of Aiden's smirk, but the words had his cheeks flushing a dark shade of crimson. He waved off the boy's teasing, quickly turning away to help hide his blush. "I actually don't know if I should believe you, or if you're just trying to mess with me," he laughed, shaking his head as he ruffled a hand through his slighly damp hair. He hadn't really had time to learn much about.. well, sex. The only things he knew were from what Aiden had taught him so far. It seemed a bit childish, but he never imagined before now that he'd actually find someone that he wanted to do it with. But now here he was, and the only thing holding him back was the fear of the unknown. The male hummed a small confirmative to Aiden's question about his waist, not paying enough attention to notice the male coming up behind him, until a hand swatted his behind. A soft yelp left the boy's lips, and he quickly spun around to glare at Aiden, despite he blush that had now spread to the tips of his ears, and even a bit of his chest. "That was rude," the male tried to keep a straight face, but ended up giggling softly shortly after.

Once Jasper was sure Aiden was a safe distance away was when he started to dig into the clothes again, turning to face Aiden once he had the clothes picked out. The college boy watched the male, realizing that the other's gaze was on the pictures. It made him smile a little, but it was an almost..sad smile. "Ah.. that's my mom and sister," Jasper chirped, but didn't really elaborate further on the subject. He was too eager to get to the shower to focus long on the photos.

He made sure to grab his little shower caddy and a couple towels before they left, and he was relieved by the emptiness of the halls. But even more so by the completely abandoned bathroom. The more privacy they had, the better. Jasper was sure someone would find a way to complain if they realized he was sneaking someone around the dorms as often as he was. He didn't know the rules about that. Though Aiden's voice caught his attention, and Jasper melted back into the other's touch. "It would probably be a good idea to share..but if you get too handsy, you might have to carry me back," the boy teased, shifting around in Aiden's grip so he could face the taller. He leaned up on his toes, pecking the other's lips gently.

He didn't let it linger for long, quickly turning again to drag Aiden to the farthest shower from the door - just in case. He then pushed the little curtain aside, placing the caddy on the floor of the shower. He then set the clothes and towels on the bench just beside the shower curtain, but on the outside of the shower of course. "Perfect. I think I remembered everything," Jasper laughed, stepping closer to the shower again as he tugged off his dirty shirt and tossed it onto the bench.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden's smile spread into a wide, eager grin. "Oh? I think I could live with that…" He teased, letting his hands wander over the boy's sides a bit as they kissed. But finally he let his hands drop away so they could continue to the shower stalls. It might raise a few questions in anyone else ended up coming into the bathroom, but he wasn't worried about that now. They'd figure out something if they had to.

Aiden followed him into the stall and took a moment to look around curiously. It was a pretty nice set up and private too. He started to undress as Jasper set the things in the shower. "Good~" He said, smiling at the other as he worked off his pants. He tried not to stare as the other boy undressed next to him, but he found himself stealing glances occasionally. Then once his clothes were on the bench, he moved to turn the water on for them. "How do you like it?" He asked. He preferred his showers on the hot side, but made sure it was to Jasper's liking as well before he stepped in. Aiden quickly wet his hair before stepping aside a little to make room for him, smiling as he watched him.

Grabbing some shampoo from the caddy, Aiden began to lather up his hair, and then, while Jasper's back was to his, he grabbed some more shampoo and worked it into the boy's dark locks. His fingers massaged gently, taking his time to lather up Jasper's hair. And then he turned to rinse out his own hair quickly, before switching places so that Jasper could do the same. However, as he ran his fingers through his hair, he thought back to the pictures on the dresser, and the look in his eyes when he mentioned them. The curiousity was killing him...

While Jasper was busy rinsing out his own hair, he took the bottle of body wash in his hands but then paused, mulling over how he should broach the subject. Aiden glanced up at Jasper for a moment, before looking down at the bottle absently. "So-… I noticed you don't really have… any pictures of your dad. Is he-" Aiden tried to sound casual, though he trailed off at the end, not sure how to say it delicately. Aiden then peeked up at Jasper, hoping he wouldn't upset the boy by asking. "I mean… you don't have to tell me, if you don't want to." Of course he of all people would understand not wanting to talk about family, but Aiden hoped Jasper felt like he could be open with him.

[lobo]

As Jasper undressed he could feel the other's eyes on him, and it caused a blush to spread up his cheeks and to the tips of his ears. Instead of mentioning the glances, the timid boy decided to put on a little show. He knew better than to do much, since he was a little too tired to do much else, but he still wanted to tease a bit. He popped the botton of his pants, pretending not to pay any mind to Aiden as he hooked his thumbs in the waistband of his pants. He shimmied his hips as he pushed the fabric down, taking his boxers with them. He wiggled his hips a bit, shaking his ass just the smallest bit before he set the discarded clothing onto the bench. "Ah, any temperature that isn't cold is alright with me~" he chirped a response to the other, finally taking his turn to admire Aiden's clothless form. He watched the other step into the shower, a smile curling onto his lips. He had gotten so lucky. He got to Aiden before anyone else could.

He shook off his thoughts and finally followed Aiden into the stall, tugging the curtain closed behind him so they were relatively hidden in case anyone came in. He then worked his way around Aiden, managing to kiss the boy's shoulder as he ducked under the water. He rubbed at his face and wet his hair, being sure it was thoroughly wet before he stepped into the small space that didn't get hit by the rain of water. He rubbed the water out of his eyes, though a soft squeak of surprise left his lips when Aiden's hands touched his hair. He blinked back at the boy before relaxing, a smile spreading onto his lips. He instantly melted back into the other boy, soft purrs and pleasant sighs leaving his lips at the gentle touch.

Jasper wanted to whine when Aiden finished up cleaning his hair, but he swallowed down the sound and ducked under the water instead. He ran his hands into his hair, ruffling the suds out of the dark locks. Just as he finished up he heard Aiden speak, and he slowly stepped out of the water and wiped his eyes again. He hummed a little sound, mulling over how to explain as he plucked the body wash bottle out of the other's hands. "He's not dead, no. I think that's what you were going to ask," he assured, popping the cap of the body wash. He then got some into his palms, rubbing them together before reaching out to set his palms against Aiden's chest. He breathed out a little sigh then, carefully rubbing his hands over Aiden's chest and shoulders to coat them in body wash.

He focused on that for a moment, his eyes following his hands rather than meeting Aiden's gaze. "He and my mom had a rocky relationship as soon as I was born. My mom loved him though, and didn't see how bad he was to her. After I was born, he would go off and drink, fuck whatever girl he could snag at the bar. Sometimes my mom would go stay with my aunt to get away, and leave me home. He'd bring home girls left and right, and do whatever it is he did with them while I was in the house," he paused his litte story now to turn Aiden around, working along his back instead. "Then, fourteen years later he decides my mom is enough. Apologizes, and begs for a second chance. My mom was too kind and too in love to see his trick. He got her pregnant with my sister, and as soon as he realized this, he bolted. Left one day and that was that," he finally finished, his hands coming to a rest on Aiden's hips as be stared at the taller boy's back. "But it's alright. We're better off without him," the boy added in a whisper, his eyes slowly sinking closed.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden blinked as the bottle was snatched from his hands, having been too focused on hearing Jasper's response. "Y-yeah…" He muttered, slightly relieved to hear that hadn't been the case. And yet, that meant there was possibly a much worse reason why Jasper seemed so reluctant to talk about his father. Aiden wasn't sure what to say then, decided he would just let Jasper talk if he wanted to.

A soft sound rumbled in his chest as Jasper's hands moved over his body, rubbing over his torso with the soap. It was soothing despite the anxiety he felt now. He hated the idea that Jasper could have suffered anything like he had… But as the boy finally spoke, Aiden's stormy eyes were fixed on him, listening to his story. Even if Jasper never met his gaze, he didn't look away. Immediately at the mention of alcohol, Aiden tensed beneath his hands, suddenly recalling his own childhood… Though it seemed that Jasper had been spared from that sort of abuse at the very least. If his father had laid a hand on Jasper, Aiden wasn't sure he would be able to stop himself from hunting the man down.

Aiden swallowed when Jasper paused in his story, slowly turning as directed. He glanced back over his shoulder before staring ahead, listening to the rest. Lowering his head a bit, Aiden glared at the wall of the shower, disturbed by Jasper's explanation. He found he could relate to his childhood quite a bit, and that saddened him deeply. Jasper was too beautiful of a person to have that sort of hardship in his life. Suddenly Aiden turned to face Jasper again, capturing the boy's face in his hands. "You're right…" He told him softly. "He doesn't deserve you…" He muttered, staring into his eyes deeply for a moment before drawing him into a deep, loving kiss.

A few moments later, Aiden finally drew back, still holding Jasper's face. "Thank you…" He muttered softly, happy that Jasper trusted him enough to open up to him. At least he had such a lovely mother and sister who he seemed to care for very much. Aiden smiled at Jasper then, dropping his hands to his shoulders. With a soft kiss to Jasper's forehead, he grabbed the bottle of soap and began to return the favor, lathering up the boy's chest with suds.

[lobo]

Throughout Jasper's little story, he could feel Aiden's once relaxed body start to tense at some points. He didn't mention it though, and only took a mental note for a later point instead. He had his own questions about Aiden's past, but something told him it was a bit of a tougher subject than his own. He wanted to pick the right moment to ask, in case it was hard, or even emotionally straining for the other to tell. Jasper couldn't change what had happened in Aiden's past, but he was bound and determined to help better shape Aiden's future. And whether or not he got to join that future, only time would tell.

The boy was shook out of his thoughts when Aiden turned quickly, and Jasper blinked up at the boy with slightly wide eyes. He leaned into the touch though, this time managing to keep his eyes on Aiden's. He felt warm tears start to build up again, but he managed to lock them behind his eyelids as he shut his eyes. He leaned up into Aiden's kiss instead, his hands resting gently on the other boy's lower belly gently. The other boy's words made the dread and disappointment in his gut fizzle away, and it was replaced by happiness and relaxation. Aiden seemed to almost always know just what to say to make him feel better. Even just the simple words meant the world to the college boy.

Jasper slowly pulled away from the kiss as Aiden did, and he blinked up at the other with a soft smile. He nuzzled his cheek against the other's palm, closing his eyes. "No big deal. You don't need to thank me," he assured, slowly dropping his hands to his sides. He blinked open his eyes then, watching Aiden begin to rub the soap along his own skin. The college boy hummed a little noise, slowly reaching to taken Aiden's hands. He pulled them into his own, locking their fingers together.

He was silent for a moment, just holding onto Aiden's hands before he blinked up to meet the other boy's eyes. "I want to know...more, about your family. But, I'm not going to push you to tell me, either. It's not about trust, because it won't make me distrust you if you never tell me. You get to decide when you tell, or if you tell. Just know that I do want to know," he whispered, chewing at his bottom lip for a moment. "It won't make me think any different about you. Our pasts stay in the past for a reason. I'm just here to make your future a little brighter," he added, smiling up at the boy now. He then released Aiden's hands, letting the other return to washing his body if he wanted to.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden blinked, pausing curiously as Jasper took his hands and linked them together. He watched him, wondering if maybe there was more he wanted to say. And then when Jasper finally spoke his mind, a small shiver went through him. He wasn't quite sure why he was so hesitant. It wasn't that he didn't trust Jasper, or worried he'd think less of him… Maybe it was just that he didn't want to remember himself. To Aiden, his family was dead… and that's all there was to it. But that didn't change the truth, nor the things he'd suffered through in the past.

Maybe it was just the lingering emotions getting to him from such sensitive subjects, but those last few words gave Aiden a pause. He turned his head away suddenly, a hand coming up to cover his eyes slightly. The boy was still and silent for a long moment, before he suddenly turned on Jasper and pull him into a tight hug. Aiden nuzzled into his wet hair, his eyes closed as he held him. "Thank you…" He whispered again, his voice cracking a little. You have, more than you know, he wanted to tell him, but he just couldn't find the words. But if the boy shed any tears, the evidence was lost in the spray of the shower. Finally he drew back, smiling down at Jasper warmly. "We should finish up here… so we have more time to cuddle." He said, suddenly excited again.

His hands went back to Jasper's chest, washing over the body's torso and arms. As he got to his stomach, Aiden's eyes started to wander and his body started to react to the sight and the feeling of Jasper's slick, soapy skin. But he quickly turned Jasper then, washing over his back now instead. His hands slid down Jasper's back, taking the opportunity to rub his butt with a chuckle. "I'll let you take care of the front…" He told him, not wanting to get into trouble. Finishing with Jasper's thighs, he then turned to wash his own parts that Jasper had missed.

[lobo]

Jasper watched as the other seemed to think over his words, and the reaction he got once he finished speaking was something he had least expected. He could feel his heart start to beat a bit quicker as Aiden turned away, and he quickly reached out to touch the boy's arm as his hand was lifted. "A-Aiden..?" he just barely got the name out before he male was turning to him, and the college boy was wrapped up in a hug. Jasper was quick to curl his arms around the other, letting his fingers brush along Aiden's back soothingly. The crack in his voice had Jasper's chest aching, but it also only had him cradling the boy closer. "No need to thank me," he whispered, turning his head to brush a few little kisses to whatever patch of skin he could manage to reach in their position. Sometime he had a tendency to forget that even the strongest seeming people had breaking points. Even the strongest people needed care and love, and affection. Aiden was more fragile than Jasper had realized before. Not in a bad way, but in a way that made him even more endearing. In a way that gave Jasper a reason to be even more in love.

He set those thoughts aside as Aiden pulled away from the hug, and the sight of his smile was enough to have Jasper beaming back at him. He nodded quickly at the other's words, stretching out his arms so that Aiden could finish up with the soap. He could see the boy's eyes start to wander, and it was quick to turn his cheeks a bright red. Before he could even muster the courage to speak about it, he was turned around and his back was taking its turn getting clean. Jasper took the chance to rub at his face, getting the pink tint to fade away. That is, until hands were at his backside and starting to rub. The muscles back there twitched under Aiden's touch, and a soft whine left Jasper's lips. "You always find a way to touch my butt and yet I never get the opportunity to do the same," the college boy complained, a little pout on his lips. He kept his back to the other though, huffing to himself as he finished cleaning the last little area that had been skipped over.

Once he was washed, he managed to shuffle around the small shower just enough to reach out and gently swat Aiden's ass as he ducked under the spray of water. "It only seems fair that I get opportunities of butt touching," he giggled, and despite the confident actions, his cheeks were a bright red with embarrassment. He quickly rinsed the suds off though, being sure he was clean before moving out of Aiden's way. He made his way to the curtain then, poking his head out and grabbing the two towels. He started to dry off with one of them, holding the other out towards Aiden with a wide grin. He couldn't wait to get back to the dorm and lay down.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden was amused by the deep blush on Jasper's face, which the boy tried to hide in vain. He then blinked at the whine at came from the other boy before letting out a laugh. "Always…" He agreed, wanting to kiss that pout right off his lips. "Oh, anytime you want. Don't worry… My butt is all yours~" He told him with a laugh, kissing the back of his neck once before turning away to finishing his own washing.

He scrubbed quickly, suddenly wanting to get this shower over with quickly so he could go back to getting comfy with Jasper in his arms. Just the thought made him smile, until he felt a swat on his behind. Aiden jumped, lifting his head out of the water suddenly, and glared back at Jasper playfully. He couldn't hold it however. Not with the sound of Jasper's adorable giggling making him crack a smile. "Yes, it's only fair…" He said with a soft chuckle, noticing the way Jasper still blushed. But he had a feeling maybe he could get the boy to open up and own his self-confidence.

Once Jasper was finished rinsing off, he followed suit, making sure he got all the soap off before he turned off the water. Just as he turned back around, he spotted the towel Jasper held out to him and smiled, taking it. "Thanks…" He muttered, starting to dry off. Just then the bathroom door open and someone walked in, setting his stuff down in another stall. Aiden froze, pausing for a moment before he grinned at Jasper, putting a finger to his lips. He stayed quiet, taking his time drying off and dressing in his borrowed clothes. And then once he heard the water running, he helped Jasper gather his things before he took his hand and they snuck out. Once they were out of the room he chuckled, messing up Jasper's damp hair with his hand.

[lobo]

Jasper grinned at the boy as he handed over the towel, nodding his head at the thanks he received. He then got to drying himself off again, rubbing the towel into his hair to get it a little less wet. His body went rigid as the door to the bathrooms was opened, his slightly wide eyes turning towards Aiden. He was worried at first, but the sight of Aiden's smile had him relaxing, and a grin of his own spread onto his lips. He carefully grabbed their clothes from the other side of the curtain, handing over the ones he had gotten for Aiden. He slipped into his own clothes slowly, then placed his glasses back onto his face. He let out a breath as another shower started to run, a quiet giggle leaving the male's lips.

He quickly grabbed Aiden's hand, carefully pulling the boy out of the bathroom. Once they were safely outside, a laugh bubbled up from his chest, and he leaned into Aiden happily. "That was kinda close," he chuckled, blinking up at the other boy with a wide smile. He didn't want to waste anymore time though, so he clutched onto Aiden's hand and dragged the boy back down the hall and to his dorm room again. He slid his keys into the lock, opening the door and guiding Aiden inside. He set the little caddy beside the door, and tossed the two towels and their dirty clothes into his little hamper.

He then clicked off his lights and scurried over to his bed, leaping onto it with a little laugh. He pushed around the blankets a bit, holding up the sheets to give Aiden a space to lay down in. "Come on, teddy bear~" he cooed, blinking at the other with a fond smile. Once the boy joined him in bed, Jasper was quick to snuggle up close, tucking his nose against Aiden's neck. "Now you smell like me," he mumbled, taking in a deep breath before pulling back. He tugged his glasses off, leaning over Aiden to set them on his bedside table. The paint bottles were still scattered on the floor, and the boy took a mental note to pick up the next morning.

[Midori-Hime]

"Ehh! We made it out just fine." He said with a chuckle, wrapping an arm around his shoulders as they made their way back to Jasper's dorm. Though his eyes widened when the other boy suddenly pulled him along. He found himself grinning at the other boy's eagerness, but he was just as excited to get back. Once they were in the room, Aiden set his dirty clothes aside until he went home tomorrow. For now his borrowed clothes fit pretty nicely. He did have to pull the sweat pants a little tighter, but not as much as Jasper suggested, and the shirt was a little smaller and fit tightly over the muscles of his shoulders and chest. Normally Aiden hated tight fitting clothes because it restricted his movements, but it was a good look for him.

He looked over to Jasper curiously when the lights flicked off and then watched him rush over and leap onto the bed. Aiden laughed softly, shaking his head, but then grinned when he saw the sheets lifted up for him. Aiden followed, hurrying over to the bed with an eager smile. He snorted at the Teddy Bear comment, climbing in next to him and immediately pulling the smaller boy into his arms. Aiden squirmed playfully, getting comfy in the bed while Jasper snuggled up to him. And then he settled down, nuzzling the boy's dark, damp curls. "Mmm… Perfect." He muttered, closing his eyes.

For a long moment, he just laid there, absorbing the other boy's warm and treasuring the feel of Jasper's body against his own, their arms wrapped around each other. He felt so warm, and safe… and loved. For the first time he felt like he'd been allowed something and he'd never let him go. Again he could feel that word bubbling up in his chest, sitting on the tip of his tongue, but he didn't let it out just yet. Finally Aiden opened his eyes a little, staring into the dark. "So… What do you want to do tomorrow?" He asked softly. "I don't have much at my place… Just some games." He muttered softly. His hand started move, stroking his fingers over the small of Jasper's back. "Maybe we can go shopping… buy some new ones." He suggested then, smiling softly as he closed his eyes. Already the warmth was slowly drawing him in…

[lobo]

Jasper watched as the other boy approached his bed, taking the moment to admire Aiden's frame, and the way the shirt clung to his skin. The sight made the college boy grin, but it also caused another blush to spread across his cheeks. The male was so strong, and the shirt only showed off the muscles even more. The look had Jasper staring, and he decided then that he should share his clothes more often. It may have been uncomfortable for Aiden, but it sure did give Jasper a nice view.

He relaxed as Aiden joined him in the bed, and he leaned into the gentle touches and nuzzles. "You look way too good in tight shirts," the boy grumbled, blinking up at Aiden with a slight pout. He wasn't actually upset, not at all actually. It just seemed unfair, that the other was so effortlessly attractive. Sometimes it made Jasper wonder how Aiden hadn't found someone other than him; someone better than him. The doubt had his eyebrows pinching together slightly, but he managed to pull himself out of the darkness of his mind before he could detour too far in.

He shook his head a little to clear the thoughts, curling closer to Aiden with a happy purr. He nudged out his legs a bit, tangling the limbs with Aiden's as he got more comfortable. He rested his cheek against the other's chest, the steady beat of Aiden's heart enough to have him relaxing again. He slid his hand around a little, managing to push the tight shirt up a bit, so that he could brush his fingers over the bare skin at Aiden's hip. That's when the other boy spoke, and Jasper's closed eyes slowly fluttered open. He hummed a sound of thought at the boy's suggestions, before he grinned. "Yeah! We could buy one or two more games, and even some snacks, too. Drinks. Then we can just relax in your apartment for a while," the boy chirped, nuzzling into Aiden's neck again gently. A thought occurred to him then, and he peeked up at Aiden almost shyly. "And...maybe you could invite some people over to hang with us? Surely you know more people than me and...and that could be fun," the boy suggested, tilting his head at the other male curiously. He hoped he didn't sound like he didn't want it to just be the two of them. It had just been so long since Jasper got to truly socialize with other people. As shy as the boy could be, he still enjoyed being around people. Kind people, of course. Though he would also understand if Aiden refused. Jasper also wanted to experience more of Aiden's life. He had pulled Aiden around the dorms and the college campus. He wanted to give Aiden a chance to show him a slice of his life.

[Midori-Hime]

"W-what are you talking about?" He asked suddenly, looking down at himself with a blush. He was almost self-conscious at the idea, but more so that Jasper seemed to be jealous of him for some reason… It saddened him a little bit that Jasper couldn't see how attractive he was. Perhaps he was a little biased, but he was sure there were many people, men and women, who would agree with him. "I know you'd look really hot too…." He purred then, nuzzling his hair. "You have a perfect body… You could show it off more~"

But he relaxed when he felt Jasper curl into him with a cute noise that had his heart fluttering. Aiden smiled as Jasper shifted, becoming tangled together and he shifted to stroke the boy's dark hair. Feeling that familiar weight of Jasper's head on his chest was soothing and he gave a content sigh, knowing he could easily fall asleep like this. That was until those fingers found their way up his tight shirt to tease his skin. He blushed a little, his muscles twitching a little under his touch. But soon he grew used to it and relaxed again.

Hearing the excitement in the boy's voice made Aiden smile and he was quickly becoming more comfortable with the idea. "Yeah, we can do that…" He said, tilting his head a little. However, he glanced to Jasper curiously when the boy peeked at him, and then suggested they invite others. Aiden blinked, a little hesitant only because he had been excited to spend more time alone with Jasper. But then it would make sense that Jasper would want to meet his friends if they were… dating. "Uh, yeah… I'll see if the guys are free to hang out with us for a bit." He said with a soft smile then. He was still nervous at the idea of introducing Jasper to the rest of his gang. Only his best friend, Danny, knew of his preference. Danny always tried to reassure him that that they wouldn't think differently of him if he came out, but Aiden wasn't so sure. They were like brothers to him and so from the beginning the first rule was that they'd never keep secrets from one another… And from the beginning, Aiden had been hiding something, afraid that he might lose the only family he had left.

With a soft yawn, Aiden nuzzled his face into Jasper's hair, happy to know that his own hair smelled the same now. Sleeping with Jasper was becoming too comfortable, that for a moment Aiden worried that he might never have a good night sleep again if Jasper wasn't with him. Maybe he'd just have to borrow more of the boy's clothes, so that his scent could lull him to sleep on the nights they spent apart. With a soft hum, he closed his eyes, ready for a peaceful night with Jasper in his arms.

[lobo]

Jasper perked up when Aiden agreed to his original plan, the college boy quite excited for the day to come. He actually hadn't had a chance to play video games for quite some time, so he was excited to finally he able to - and with his new favorite person. However, as he brought up inviting more people, he easily picked up on the other's hesitation. He bit down on his bottom lip slightly, leaning up to press a kiss to the corner of Aiden's lips. "I promise I'm not asking because I don't want to be around you alone. I just...feel like I've done a lot of dragging you around and showing you my life and things that I do. I don't have any real friends to introduce you to and I just thought.." the boy trailed off slowly, ducking his face against Aiden's chest.

Maybe he was being a little selfish. He truly did want to see more of Aiden's life. He wanted to see some of the people that knew him even better than Jasper did. But maybe...Aiden didn't want those people to see him. There was a multitude of reasons that could go along with that, and thinking about them only started to worry Jasper. Maybe he shouldn't have brought it up. Maybe he should've let Aiden decide when he felt comfortable accepting Jasper into his life more personally. Maybe. Maybe. Maybe.

Jasper did his best to shake off his worries, not liking the way it made his gut twist. "We'll decide tomorrow, yeah? We may not even want more company then," he whispered, somehow managing to clutch onto Aiden just a little tighter. That was enough overthinking for the night, and Jasper managed to get himself relaxed against Aiden again. He just needed some sleep, and another relaxing day with the other and he would forget all of his maybes. "Let's sleep now. I'll see you in the morning. Sleep well," I love you. The last words stuck themself in Jasper's throat, and he swallowed them down rather than saying them aloud. Instead he leaned up, brushing another little kiss to Aiden's lips before he tucked his head to the boy's chest. He let his eyes sink closed, the sound of Aiden's heartbeat and the warmth the boy provided helping to lull him to sleep.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden's eyes fluttered open at the soft kiss and then looked to Jasper with a soft smile. "Am I that easy to read?" He asked then, putting a hand to his cheek. "I-it's not that… I promise." He muttered then. He didn't want Jasper thinking it had anything to do with him. " I just want to keep you all to myself… but if you want to meet my friends, then I suppose I can put up with them for a bit." He said with a small chuckle, to assure Jasper that he wasn't upset.

Aiden then nodded when Jasper suggested they wait until tomorrow. A small grin spread across his face and he settled back against Jasper again, closing his eyes. "Sweet dreams…." He whispered in response, kissing the boy's temple. However, the little kiss caught him off guard and he blinked, smiling slowly with a warm blush. Soon after he drifted off to sleep. It was peaceful until the late morning when some disturbing dreams made him stir.

He woke suddenly, his heart racing, until he slowly realized he wasn't caught in his dream anymore. His stormy eyes then rested on the boy still in his arms and he let out a soft sigh of relief. Aiden watched him sleep for a while, gently brushing some dark curls from his face. Glancing to the clock, he realized it was nearly afternoon and smiled to himself, before turning his attention back to Jasper. As much as he didn't want to wake him, he was excited for their day together. "Wakey, wakey~" He whispered softly, leaning in to plant soft kisses on his cheeks and one on the tip of his nose. His hand then drifted down to trace his fingertips over the boy's bare belly, tickling him slowly.

[lobo]

Jasper started to stir for a brief moment when Aiden jumped awake, but the boy was in too much of a peaceful sleep to truly wake up. He only burrowed himself closer to the other, even smiling in his sleep. He easily leaned into each of Aiden's little touches, his body pleased by the gentle caressing. His sleep was slowly disturbed by Aiden's voice, and it echoed into his dream before he started to wake. He hummed a little sound, eyes squinting open a bit to glance around. His back arched into a little stretch, and straight into Aiden's tickling touch. A sleepy giggle fell from from his lips, his hands slowly moving to clutch Aiden's flat against his belly. "How long have you been awake?" he mumbled, voice rough and husky with sleep.

He kept a hold of Aiden's hand, holding it to his belly as he rolled over to lay half on the boy, and half off. He buried his face against the other's neck, still disoriented from his pleasant sleep. It was much nicer to be woken up by Aiden's gentle voice rather than his loud alarm. After a moment of thought, his still partially sleeping brain realized something. He lifted his head, blinking up at Aiden with a grin. "Good morning," he whispered, brushing a kiss to Aiden's chin. As much as he wanted to kiss the other's lips, he wasn't sure it that was alright with his morning breath. He was so content waking up to this boy. Though he vaguely remembered stirring earlier, and he blinked at Aiden again. "Did you sleep okay?" he asked, lifting a hand to brush a few fingers over the other male's cheek, and then up into his hair a bit.

[Midori-Hime]

His smile grew at the sound of Jasper's giggle and laughed softly as the boy held his hand still. He didn't mind though, content with touching any bit of Jasper's skin. "Not long… Just a few minutes." He said softly before leaning in to kiss at his cheek. Aiden liked the sound of his voice when he was in this state. Aiden suddenly let out a grunt as the boy only moved to flop on top of him. "Lazy sack…" He muttered teasingly before chuckling to himself. He wasn't complaining though, perfectly fine with laying here with Jasper on top of him for… for forever.

"Heh, good morning…" He replied with an amused smile. It seemed he could care less about morning breath as he caught Jasper's chin and then drew him into a soft, lingering kiss. "Yeah, I'm fine…" Aiden replied, not sure what Jasper meant at first. But then suddenly he remembered the dream he'd had earlier. "Oh, I had a little bit of a bad dream, but it's nothing…" He muttered and then closed his eyes, letting out a soft hum as Jasper's hand stroked through his hair. "I'm used to having night terrors… But not when I'm with you." He muttered with a soft smile, staring into his eyes. He stroked Jasper's cheek with the back of his hand.

"Oh, we're going shopping today, aren't we? But I guess we should get something for breakfast first…" He suddenly realized with an excited smile. "I don't know about you, but I'm starving." Aiden said before reaching his arms up above his head. He groaned, his body tensing and trembling a little as he stretched, and then settled back down with a yawn.

[lobo]

Jasper scoffed at the other boy's little tease, but a smile was quick to spread across his lips. "Hmm~ You love it," he cooed, stretching out above the boy a little further. He tucked his nose against the edge of Aiden's jaw, his eyes fluttering closed once again. Though they blinked open when Aiden surprised him with a kiss to the lips, and he was quick to return it with a content purr. The morning breath wasn't even that big of a problem, and Jasper was smiling widely as soon as the kiss was broken. He buried his face against the juncture between the other's neck and shoulder.

He listened as Aiden explained the little nightmare, and a frown tilted his lips down a bit. He brushed his finger's through Aiden's hair slowly, biting his tongue to keep from asking what the nightmare was about. As curious as he was, he figured it could be asked later when the two of them were less relaxed. He didn't want to bring it up so soon after the nightmare occurred. "Well...I'm glad I can scare off some of them," he decided, leaning into Aiden's hand with another small sound of happiness.

Jasper tilted his head as the other spoke again, and the sight of the excited smile had him grinning as well. He nodded his head vigorously, feeling his own heart begin to thud with joy. No class. No stress. Only him and Aiden, and maybe some of Aiden's friends later on. He was thrilled, but breakfast was a good place to start. "I can make pancakes!" he chirped, eyes brightening instantly. He blinked at Aiden as the other stretched, and he cracked a grin almost instantly.

That rare spark of mischief was quick to spark in the boy's gaze, and he quickly shifted so that he was fully straddling Aiden's waist. He managed to reach up and snag on of Aiden's wrists, keeping it held up against the pillows as his free hand dropped to start tickling at the other's side. The whole time he was grinning, a little laugh of his own falling from his lips. "Are you ticklish?" he giggled, head tilted as he tested different spots along Aiden's side.

[Midori-Hime]

"Mmm, pancakes sound yummy!" He said with an excited grin. He was just so thrilled by the idea of Jasper making him breakfast, he could care less what it was. His mind started to wander into a ridiculous fantasy about Jasper making him pancakes in an apron, and feeding him while they laid in bed. A soft blush tinted his cheeks, too distracted to notice the mischievous look in the other boy's eyes until it was too late

His silvery eyes widened, looking to Jasper in surprise as the boy pinned him down. Normally this sort of position would turn him on, but he had a feeling that wasn't Jasper's intent. However, as soon as he realized what Jasper was up to, Aiden gave him a straight face, staring into his eyes. "Nope… not even a little bit." He said flatly, seemingly unfazed by Jasper's attempts. That is, until his fingers reached the top of Aiden's ribs, just under his arm pit. "Ah! Fuck! Okay, I am!" He gasped, immediately squirming and fighting against Jasper's grip to lower his arms.

Unfortunately, Jasper's hold was better than he'd expected, and while he could still break out of it easily, the tickling had him distracted. Of course Jasper wasn't going to waste the opportunity once he found that spot. "A-ah, no!" He gasped, flailing as he tried to knock Jasper off of him. He broke out into helpless giggles, tears starting to fall down his cheeks. "S-stop it! Jasper… I-If you don't stop, I'm going to murder you." He breathed between his laughter. "Ugh! I'm serious! You're gonna get it so bad…"

[lobo]

Though the new position could come off as a bit sexual, Jasper was much too distracted by the task at hand to realize the potential naughtiness behind it. He focused on Aiden's expression, and his darker blue eyes narrowed at the other's response. He hummed a little sound, much too determined to give up his search just yet. This determination proved successful as soon as he reached the top of Aiden's ribs, and the gasp had him grinning almost instantly. "You liar!" he laughed, expression full of amusement.

Of course he didn't want to stop with just one little tickle, so he focused solely on that spot as Aiden's laughter filled his ears. The sound urged him on, and he let his own small laughs leave his lips as he tickled the boy. He kept the best grip he could on the stronger male, pressing down a little closer so he wouldn't be thrown off. Aiden's little threats only had the college boy laughing harder, his own eyes squinted up in happiness. "You wouldn't dare!" he giggled, grinning down at the other.

Jasper gradually slowed his tickles, eventually stopping completely as he took mercy on the boy below him. He kept a hold of Aiden as a precaution, but moved his once tickling hand to wipe at Aiden's cheeks to rid them of the laughter tears. "Okay, okay. I'm done," he giggled, leaning down to brush an almost teasing kiss to the other's lips. It was finally dawning on him that this position was a bit...well, sensual, and the thought of teasing Aiden was almost too tempting. He managed to refrain though, tucking the thought into memory for another time. "Should I go make us pancakes now?" he chuckled, very slowly releasing his grip on the other as he moved both hands to Aiden's shoulders instead.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden was helpless to Jasper's relentless tickling until finally the boy stopped and gave him a break. He was panting now, whimpering softly as he finally relax and catch his breath. His stomach hurt a bit from laughing so much. Though it seemed with Jasper in his life, the ache in his cheeks and his stomach was something he would have to get used to. He sighed, watching the boy as he was nice enough to wipe his tears away. "You're done?" He asked with a smirk, returning the kiss softly, chasing his lips when Jasper pulled back.

Aiden laid still when Jasper finally released his arms, staring up at him from where he laid on the bed. "Yeah, that sounds good." Then something suddenly flickered in his eyes. "But first-" Suddenly Aiden grabbed the wrists at his shoulders and quickly rolled, flipping them so that now he was on top, his legs between Jasper's. Aiden gave Jasper a devilish grin before his fingers were quickly seeking out Jasper's own ticklish spots. He went for the armpits first and then moved down Jasper's sides to his belly, his hands quickly alternating spots before Jasper could stop them. "How do you like it?!" He laughed, amused by the sight of the boy beneath him. "I'm not going to stop until you beg for mercy!"

[lobo]

Jasper giggled softly at Aiden's question, bobbing his head quickly to signal that he was, in fact, finished with his assault of tickles. Though he decided suddenly, that he quite enjoyed the sight of Aiden panting and whimpering below him. Not in a bad sort of way, but in an almost arousing sort of way. It was a surprising feeling for him, and it was quick to have his cheeks flush pink and his eyes widen a bit at the inappropriate thoughts.

Luckily for him, Aiden cut off his thoughts when Jasper noticed the change in those stormy eyes. His mouth fell open instantly, about to already question what the boy was up to. The words were lost when his wrists were grabbed, a startled yelp falling from the boy's lips as their positions were flipped. He stared up at the other boy with wide eyes, the grin making his heart beat a little faster. "W-wait, Aiden...-" he tried to prevent his inevitable doom, but Aiden's fingers were already hunting and pressing into his sensitive nerves. He tried to swallow down the first bubble of laughter at the prods to his armpits, a small squeak leaving his lips instead.

Jasper tried to take deep breaths, wanting to fight the tickles and prevent Aiden's retaliation from being successful...but his body was not on his side. As soon as the hand reached his sides, his body jolted at the touch and a laugh fell from his lips. His muscles twitched beneath the tickles, the boy squirming in a feeble attempt at getting away. "A-Aiden! This is not fair!" he laughed, eyes screwed shut as the tickles continued to draw laughter from his chest. It wasn't a surprise how much stronger Aiden was than him, and even more so when he was being attacked by tickles. "Pl-please! I-I'll do anything!" he hiccuped through his laughter, little tears finally forming at the corner of his eyes. It had been so long since he had laughed this hard.

[Midori-Hime]

"It's totally fair!" He growled playfully, snickering as the boy beneath him squirmed and wiggled. He easily fought off Jasper's feeble attempts to stop him, his hands quickly moving to test new spots but then quickly returning to his sides. His smile then spread into a wide grin when he finally had the other boy begging. "Anything?" He asked, teasing, but already his tickles were slowing. "I'll hold you to that… Don't forget." He said then, biting his lip to hold back a laugh as he finally released the boy. He still straddled his hips, sitting back to just watched the boy beneath him for a moment.

"You're too cute…" He muttered, almost thinking out loud before he leaned down to plant soft kisses over Jasper's face. "I guess I got my revenge so I can let you go now…." He sighed, shifting carefully to get off of Jasper. Aiden then flopped back onto the bed, laying on his stomach next to the other boy and smiled. "I'll help you make breakfast, if you want?" He suggested, tilting his head with a warm smile. Then quickly he got up, remembering that he was still in Jasper's borrowed clothes.

[lobo]

Jasper was quick to nod when Aiden repeated his promise, the college boy too busy huffing in breaths between his giggles to actually get words out. He was even too disoriented from the tickles to realize the promise he had made, but even if he did he knew he could trust Aiden. "You are evil," he giggled once the other finished the tickles, his eyes fluttering open to try and glare up at Aiden. Though the glare quickly turned into doe-eyes at the compliment, and a blush spread across Jasper's cheeks and to the tips of his ears. "You're such a sap," he chuckled softly, only teasing the other as he leaned up into the gentle kisses.

He finally started to get control of his breaths again as Aiden moved off him, his eyes following the other as he smiled. He nodded instantly at the offer of help, his eyes brightening at the thought. "That would be wonderful. I just gotta dig out everything," he chuckled, slowly pushing himself to sit up. He brushed his fingers through his hair a few times, doing his best to tame the dark waves as he watched Aiden stand. The same realization hit him, and he just grinned at the boy. "Keep them on. We'll go to your apartment after breakfast so you can change," he insisted, finally moving to his own feet and grabbing his glasses off the bedside table.

Jasper then slipped around Aiden, moving to his mini fridge again. He bent over to hunt through the items, tucking some milk and a bag of bacon under one arm, and grabbing a couple of eggs out of it as well. He then nudged the fridge closed with his foot, nodding his head towards the spare dresser close to Aiden. "Grab the oil bottle out of there, please. I think the pancake mix is in there, too. Then I think we should be good. The kitchen is downstairs," he explained. Being without a roommate had it's perks, like having drawers to hold foods that didn't need to be refrigerated.

[Midori-Hime]

It was Aiden's turn to blush and he looked down with a sheepish smile. " I guess I am…" He admitted and then stared into Jasper's eyes for a long moment before he saw his eyes brighten. He watched Jasper get up and then followed, pausing for only a moment at Jasper's comment. He glanced down at himself again and blushed, running a hand through his hair. "You like it that much?" He asked then with a smirk before moving over to the fridge after him. It was hard to resist molesting the boy while he was bent over like that, but Aiden fought his temptation.

At Jasper's instruction, Aiden turned to the dresser and blinked. "In here?" He asked. It was odd to keep food in a dresser, but then after considering it for a moment, he realized it made sense in Jasper's situation. "Downstairs?" He muttered, looking up from the bottle in his hand. Well of course, Jasper didn't have a kitchen in his dorm. But he was a little disappointed that he couldn't be as affectionate as he wanted to while they were in public. There would be other times for that however, he reminded himself.

Once Jasper was ready, Aiden let him lead the way to the dorm's kitchen. "Oh… Let me see if Danny is free today…" Aiden muttered suddenly, grabbing his phone before they left the room. He texted him as they walked before tucking the phone back in his pocket, before glancing to Jasper with a smile. "Can you make shapes with your pancakes?" He asked then, his smile turning into a smirk.

[lobo]

Jasper had his back to Aiden as he walked to the fridge, so when the other asked the question about liking the outfit, the college boy was able to hide his blush. Of course he liked it. Maybe he was just being possessive, but it helped to show that Aiden was...well, his. So, instead of responding with words, Jasper only hummed a confirmative to the question and continued his search through the fridge. It shouldn't be embarrassing to admit how much he liked the way Aiden looked in his clothes, but he was. Maybe he could return the action by taking a pair of Aiden's clothes later on.

As the two gathered all the items they would need, Jasper started to lead them out of the dorm, but paused when Aiden mentioned his friend. The boy smiled instantly, blinking at Aiden with clear excitement. "Is that your friend?" he asked, head tilting to the side curiously. He was really excited to get to meet another person that was, he thought, important to Aiden. He just wanted to meet the people that helped shape and guide Aiden through his life. Maybe he could learn more about Aiden that way as well. He was really looking forward to it.

As they headed for the elevator, Jasper glanced up at Aiden before his eyes widened a bit. "Can you make shapes with the pancakes?" he asked, slightly awed by the question. Jasper was no where close to a professional cook, and he actually only knew a few true recipes that he could make. He also had never thought to try to play around and make shapes with the pancakes.

Then, another thought hit him and a laugh fell from his lips just as they reached the elevator. "Why don't we go cook at your apartment? That way...I mean, we're more alone and...we can play?" he suggested, blinking back at Aiden with a wide grin. He couldn't believe he hadn't thought of that earlier, but he was thinking that would be a much better idea than trying to cook in the small dorm kitchen. Plus, they would have a lot more privacy and more of a freedom to mess around.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden couldn't help but smile at the excitement he saw in Jasper's face. "Y-yeah… Danny is my best friend. He's like a brother to me really… All the guys are, but I've always been closest to him." He said, a smile spreading across his lips as he thought of the guy. He was also excited for Jasper to meet him. After all, Aiden had practically talked Danny's ear off about Jasper… Since he was the only one he felt he could tell. He then looked into Jasper's wide, deep blue eyes and blinked. "Uhh… We're about to find out!" He answered with a soft laugh. Though he stared off for a moment, wondering why he'd asked that himself. It had been so long since he'd even thought about her and he wondered what had brought up the memory.

However, Aiden quickly broke away from his reverie when he heard Jasper's laughter. He grinned then, "We can play, huh?" He said, teasing Jasper with his choice of words, but he was all about that suggestion. "Yeah, that sounds perfect. But uh, you should probably grab a change of clothes if we're going out later." He suggested with a laugh. "I'll take those…" He said, carefully taking the ingredients from Jasper's hands and balancing them in his own. "Hurry up and grab whatever you need! I'll wait here…." He told him and slumped back against the wall by the elevator while he waited. It shouldn't take him long. However, as he waited, giddy for Jasper to return so they could make breakfast together at his place, that same fear started to bubble up in his chest again. The fear that he was too happy… that it couldn't last. Aiden swallowed it down though, not wanting it to ruin what was sure to be a good day.

[lobo]

Jasper's excitement was somehow progressively growing, and he felt rather close to just bursting. He was going to meet someone that seemed very important to Aiden, and the fact that Aiden trusted him enough to introduce them made a warmth spread through his chest. That warmth was actually quite short lived, as nerves flooded over it the longer he thought about this. He was about to meet someone that was like family. Someone who meant a lot to Aiden. If Jasper found some way to screw up...to embarrass Aiden...then it could ruin their relationship. He had to make a good impression, even if he had a tendency to be a bit awkward around new people.

The boy laughed to ease the tension gathering in his shoulders, finding Aiden's tease humorous. Instead of responding, the college boy winked at Aiden as he handed over the ingrediants. "I'll be quick!" he chirped, bouncing up slightly to press a kiss to Aiden's cheek. He then turned to scurry back the way they had come, fumbling his keys in the lock. He grabbed a little string bag from his closet, tossing in some clean clothes for him to wear later. He didn't want to spend too much time trying to pick a nice outfit to meet Aiden's friend in...so he hoped what he grabbed was at least nice enough. He gave the room one more glance over before he darted out to return to Aiden.

He jogged down the halls to get back to Aiden, a grin still spread across his lips. He was nervous, but he wanted to push it down so he could enjoy his alone time with Aiden. His worry could come later. "Here! Just put everything but the eggs in the bag," he suggested, taking the strings off his shoulders to open it towards Aiden. That way they weren't loaded with ingredients, and maybe Jasper also wanted to hold the other's hand. Once the ingrediants were safe in the bag, he put it back over his shoulders and grabbed Aiden's hand gently. He wanted to ask if the friend knew anything about him. He wondered if Aiden ever mentioned him to...well, anyone. He was too embarrassed to ask, and instead pulled Aiden into the elevator. His cheeks immediately turned pink, a reaction he was starting to grow used to each time he entered the elevator.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden looked up suddenly when he heard Jasper coming and met his grin with one of his own. He was glad Jasper had thought of the bag and put everything inside, keeping the eggs in his other hand. His free hand was quickly grabbed by Jasper's, just as he thought he would. It was a nice feeling and one that he could get used to. "Ready?" He said before he was pulled into the elevator, his thumb brushing over Jasper's knuckle as they stood there. Aiden quickly noticed the blush there and smirked, knowing exactly what was on the boy's mind. He decided he wasn't going to tease him today, but he still wanted to keep the memory fresh in his mind. So he leaned in, planting soft kisses along the boy's neck. "Whatcha' thinking about~" He whispered in his ear, thought it was obvious he knew what he was doing.

He drew back after a moment though, chuckling to himself and started towards his apartment, hand in hand with Jasper. About halfway through their walk, Aiden felt his phone vibrate and pulled it out quickly. His grey eyes wandered over the message for a moment before he smiled. "Awesome… Danny gets out of work around 6, so he said he'll come over after." He told Jasper, placing the phone back in his pocket. "So we can have some breakfast, go shopping, and meet back at my place in plenty of time~" He couldn't keep the smile off his face as Jasper's excitement for their day was really rubbing off on him. His pace seemed to pick up suddenly as they neared his apartment and once they reached the building it was hard not to go sprinting up the stairs.

Once inside, he held the door open for Jasper. "Make yourself at home… I don't have a lot, but you can use whatever you need." He told him, going over to the counter to set the eggs down. "I have butter…. Oh and we'll need a bowl, huh?" He muttered, searching through his cabinets until he found a bowl big enough to make the pancake mix in. As well as a spoon, spatula, and the frying pan of course. "Anything else?" He asked, stepping back to let Jasper do his magic. He still stayed close though, hovering to watch over Jasper's shoulder. "I've never made pancakes from scratch…. Just the instant stuff that you add water to…" He said, then blinked. "Actually, I can't remember the last time I had pancakes."

[lobo]

Jasper stuck close to Aiden in the elevator, leaning back against the rails with a small hum. He lifted Aiden's hand to his lips, brushing a kiss over the other boy's knuckles gently. Though his actions froze up when Aiden leaned closer, his breath catching as soon as the lips touched his neck. His head instinctively tilted for the boy, but as soon as he spoke Jasper realized what he was doing. A soft whine left the boy's lips, and he lifted his free hand to give Aiden a little push. "You cery clearly know, you butt. Now quit your teasing or I'll find a way to get back at you," he pouted slightly, bumping Aiden with his hip as the doors opened. Oddly enough, Jasper loved when Aiden teased him. Little things like that made him feel giddy, and also grew his confidence to retaliate back.

He managed to shake off his slight disorientation just as the elevator opened, and he quickly scurried to follow Aiden out and onto the empty campus. Most students were in class, so it was easy for the two of them to get out unnoticed. He leaned into Aiden as they walked, resting his cheek against the other boy's shoulder. Though he reluctantly released Aiden's hand so the other could grab his phone, and those big blue eyes turned to watch Aiden read the message. He tucked his arm around the other's waist, hooking his thumb under the waistband of Aiden's sweats, just for something to hold. The boy perked up when Aiden explained, a grin spreading across his lips. "Great! And we have time to spend just the two of us first," he chirped, his excitement starting to build again. He released Aiden's waist to grab his hand again, keeping up the quicker pace.

He let out a soft laugh as they reached Aiden's apartment, and he quickly scurried inside once the door was open. He glanced back at Aiden and grinned, quickly setting out the ingredients from the bag. "I think this should be all. Do you have measuring cups?" he asked, watching the other go through and set out the things they would need. He went over to the bowl then, spreading the things around the bowl so they were within reach. "I actually haven't made pancakes in a while so we'll see if they're any good," he laughed, cheeks turning a bit pink. He went over to wash his hands first, just in case, before returning to the bowl.

Once he had the measuring cups he got to work, adding each ingredient from a recipe in his head. He hummed a little tune to himself, pushing the bowl towards Aiden now. "Want to crack the eggs? And stir that?" he asked, blinking at the boy with a grin. He then slipped off to start the stove, placing the pan over it to get it warmed up. He then returned to Aiden, blinking over his shoulder as the boy mixed the batter to the right consistency. He then poked a hand around, jabbing the batter before lifting it to his lips. He peeked at Aiden with an innocent grin before poking his tongue out to run it over his finger. He perked up again, grinning widely. "Good. It's perfect. Try some," he insisted, bumping Aiden gently as a playful smirk curled onto his lips.

[Midori-Hime]

"Oh, shit… I think I do…" He muttered then, putting a finger to his lips as he tried to remember. He rummaged around a few drawers until he found a set of measuring cups with a few of them missing. But with a bit of simple math, they would do for their needs. He smiled, watching him put the ingredients together, amused by the little song he hummed. Aiden then blinked as Jasper turned to him. "Uh, sure…?" He replied, stepping over and grabbing the eggs. They cracked without any mishaps and he started to mix the batter together before Jasper returned to his side.

His stormy grey eyes widened then, watching the other boy closely as he licked the batter from his finger. A shudder went through him and he blushed a little, realizing that such a simple gesture could get him riled up so easily. He snapped out of his thoughts as Jasper bumped into him. And then before Jasper could lick all the batter off his finger, Aiden quickly caught his hand. He grinned and pulled the boy closer as he brought the finger to his lips, licking the last bit of batter from it before he took it into his mouth. Aiden sucked on the finger slowly, meeting Jasper's eyes with a mischievous gaze before drawing back with a pop of his lips. "Mmm, Perfect~" He purred, grinning at him and then moved over to the frying pan, putting some butter down and spreading it around. "Ready?" He asked excitedly, taking the batter.

Using the spoon to guide the batter, he carefully dripped down a line that curled at the end before adding another line at the top, finishing a capital 'J'. He then smiled at Jasper and handed him the bowl to let him have a turn as well. As the boy poured the batter, he came up behind him and rested his hands on his waist, resting his chin on Jasper's shoulder.

[lobo]

Jasper was feeling good, proud of his little tease that seemed to affect Aiden in just the way he had wanted. He noticed the blush on the other's cheeks and he grinned, planning to continue the show for the boy. But as soon as he lifted the finger to his lips again, his wrist was snagged by Aiden's hand. The boy blinked in confusion, mouth opening a little to ask what was going on...but the words fell short when the pieces clicked together and he understood. His mouth kinda just hung open then, eyes getting a little wider as he stared at Aiden. He let his hand get pulled, his feet shuffling a bit closer to the taller male. His eyes were glued to the batter covered finger, and he watched Aiden's tongue run over the digit before it disappeared past his lips. Jasper gulped slightly as his finger was sucked on, his cheeks flushing a bright pink the longer he watched the boy. His plan was backfiring, and he was shocked despite knowing he should have seen this coming.

He met those silver gaze with his wide ones, very slowly dropping his hand once Aiden pulled back. The casual words that followed weren't enough to pull him from his daze, and even as Aiden approached the pan, he remained standing where he was. "Why are you so attractive when you do stuff like that? I just look like a confused child," he grumbled under his breath, finally releasing the air he had forgot he was holding. He shook his head then, finally clearing those naughty thoughts from his head.

Once he regained his barings he was able to turn towards Aiden, moving around beside the boy. He leaned his cheek onto Aiden's shoulder, watching the shape that he made in the pan. A grin instantly spread across his lips, and the brief arousal was finally forgotten. "You're a sap," he repeated his words affectionately, leaning to quickly peck a kiss to Aiden's cheek. He then stepped in front of the pan, gnawing on his bottom lip as he mulled over what to make. A little blush made it's way over his cheeks, and he finally grabbed the spoon from the batter. He glanced back at Aiden as the boy approached, a soft hum of happiness leaving his lips. He finally spooned out some batter, doing it a few times before he managed to make a heart shape. "There," he whispered, leaning back against Aiden a bit. This felt so...domestic.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden looked up suddenly when Jasper called him a sap, looking somewhat offended, but a moment later he was smiling from ear to ear. "So what if I am…" He grumbled, blushing deeply. He was thankful when Jasper moved in front of him so that he could hide the blush on his cheeks against the boy's shoulder. He watched and waited for Jasper to decide his shape and when he realized it was a heart he snorted playfully. "Now who's the sap…" He replied before kissing the back of his neck.

While they waited for them to cook, Aiden snuggled him from behind, wrapping his arms around his middle. "And for the record… You're incredibly fucking sexy~ You just don't know it… " He whispered in his ear and then tilted his head. "Which I think only makes you even sexier when you do things like that…" He mused. Once it was time for another round of pancakes, Aiden pulled back. "Why don't you grab some plates… Up there-" Aiden nodded towards the cabinet next to the fridge. While Jasper was busy setting the table, he made a few more pancakes. "Oh… And I have some milk in the fridge… if you want?" He suggested.

Biting his lip, he quickly plated Jasper's share. He'd made a letter 'A' and an 'S' so that when they were laid out on the plate it said 'A heart's J'. He turned away suddenly when Jasper saw the plate, his face red as he put together his own regular pancakes. With the syrup and milk on the table, they could finally sit down to eat. "What a perfect start to the day~" He said, looking up into Jasper's eyes before they dug in.

[lobo]

Japer smiled widely when the words were returned to him, and he shook his head slowly. "Not a sap. I'm just a hopeless romantic~" he cooed, a little laugh falling from his lips then. He loved small actions of romance, and even romantic movies. He loved fancy dinners, and the thought of cuddles by a fire. Or even just little surprises, and flowers. Little things like that always had his heart race with happiness. After thinking about it, he realized that he really was the sap out of the two of them. He was so helplessly romantic.

He shook off the thoughts after a moment, leaning back against Aiden happily as they waited for the pancakes to cook. He gently brushed his fingers along Aiden's arms, a little purr leaving his lips. Though he paused as Aiden spoke, and a blush worked it's way across his cheeks and to the tips of his ears. He quickly flipped the two pancakes as a distraction, a little chuckle falling from his lips. "I don't think I actually know how to be sexy. Like...actually try. When I happen to be it's usually just luck," he admitted, slowly pulling away from Aiden as the other let go. He turned to face the boy then, leaning up to peck his lips before he went to grab the plates, as instructed.

He hummed to himself as he went for the cabinet, standing on his toes to stretch up and grab a couple of plates. He set one of then beside Aiden to set the pancakes on once they finished, then took the other two to the little table. He set them down and then moved to hunt through the cabinets for glasses. "Milk would be great," he chuckled, pulling some glasses down from the cabinet. He clutched them in one arm so that he could grab the milk from the fridge, and then he set all of those onto the table as well. Once he found some silverware the table was complete, and he skipped over to Aiden to take a glance at the pancakes.

He caught sight of the letters first, and then noticed the heart in the center. His eyes stayed glued to the pancakes for a long moment, his own heart starting to beat a bit faster. I love you. The words hung on his tongue, but the fear was too strong to speak them just yet. He finally blinked towards Aiden, watching the other turn away. A smile was quick to curl onto his lips, and he slid around behind the boy slowly. He curled his arms around him, squeezing him into a tight hug. "I think we're both saps. They look delicious," he whispered, pressing a kiss to Aiden's shoulder before moving off to go sit down. He wanted to tell him so badly...but the words kept getting stuck.

Jasper sank down in a chair at the table, blinking over at Aiden with a grin. He went for the regular pancakes first, wanting to save the heart and the letters for last. "Waking up beside you was the perfect start," he chirped after a moment, blinking over at the other boy with a smirk. He then returned to his pancakes, dumping on some syrup and pouring his milk. He chatted idly with Aiden through breakfast, eventually snatching the 'A' to eat. "Mine," he mumbled, sticking his tongue out at Aiden playfully. He eventually finished up his food, patting his belly with a groan. "I eat so well when I'm with you. I feel stuffed," he laughed, sinking back into his seat with a pleased sigh.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden's eyes widened at the hug and he smiled then, chuckling softly. "Yeah… You're probably right." He paused for a moment to caress over Jasper's arm before the other boy pulled away. He bit his lip, thinking about the look on Jasper's face when he saw his plate and smiled to himself. He then looked up from his own plate, his heart fluttering at Jasper's comment. He looked back down at the plate again, smiling. Waking up next to Jasper was something he could definitely get used to. "I wish it could be every morning…" He said softly before stuffing his face with pancakes.

When Jasper snatched the 'A', he grabbed the 'J' for himself, sticking his tongue out back at him. "Hah, so do I…" He said when they finally finished. He watched Jasper's sit back with a groan and chuckled. "I guess we can relax for a bit before we go out. Though I think we might end taking a nap…" He said before getting up. He put the plates in the sink but he'd wash them later. For now he was much more interested in cuddling. Once the important items were put away in the fridge, he brought Jasper over to his bed and laid back with a groan, pulling Jasper down to lay with him. "Ahh~ Let's just lay here for a bit…" He hummed and lifted a hand to stroke through Jasper's dark hair.

[lobo]

Jasper perked up at the suggestion to relax, the boy instantly grinning at the suggestion. "I won't let us nap. We'll need to leave pretty soon so we can come back and play games," he giggled, blinking at Aiden as the other boy stood. He thanked him softly when he took the plates, and slowly stood to put away the other miscellaneous items. He returned the milk to the fridge, and set the syrup where it belonged as well. As the table was cleaned off, and the kitchen relatively picked up, he let Aiden take him to the bed. He crawled up instantly as he was tugged, cuddling up to the other boy instantly.

He tucked his head against Aiden's chest, leaning into the touch instantly. He hummed a little sound, before a thought hit him. He flushed a little shade of pink, sliding a hand across Aiden's belly to take his free hand. He laced their fingers together, playing with the other's almost nervously. "So...After finals, it'll be Christmas time...ya know? And...well, I'll probably be going home for the holidays," he started to speak, turning to hide his face against Aiden's neck. He was afraid, somewhat. He didn't want to pressure Aiden, but also didn't want to seem like he was just going to leave the boy behind. "So I was thinking...- Or I mean, I was wondering if uhm...if you wanted to come?" he whispered, biting down on his bottom lip as he peeked at Aiden. "You could celebrate Christmas with...with me and my family..." he breathed, blushing again.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden hummed softly at the gentle caress and squeezed his hand for a moment as they linked together. He hadn't really noticed Jasper's nervous fidgeting and when he spoke, Aiden tilted his head curiously. Immediately his heart sank when Jasper informed him that he'd be going away for Christmas break. He wasn't exactly sure how long his break was, but he knew it was usually around a month at least. Did he mean they wouldn't see each other for an entire month? They'd only been on a few dates thus far, but he already knew he would miss Jasper like hell.

Until Jasper invited him to come along. Aiden's mouth fell open and he looked to Jasper in shock, his stormy eyes wide. "W-wha-…" He muttered, letting Jasper continue. Once he was finished, Aiden sat up on his elbows suddenly, staring at the other boy with a bewildered expression. "Y-.. y-you're serious? You want me to come…?" He muttered, as if he was still trying to make sense of those words in that order. A warm blush quickly began to fill Aiden's cheeks and he swallowed, looking down a little. "Are you.. sure? You really want me to come stay with you… a-and your family?" He said again in awe, his heart racing a little at the thought. He couldn't remember the last time he'd even celebrated Christmas… let alone with a family. With Jasper… and his family. "I-I'd… love to. I mean, if it's really okay? Your mom wouldn't mind?" He relaxed a little again, though he turned to face Jasper now.

The college boy's invite had sparked another question then. "Does your family know… that you're gay? I mean… would it be weird for you to be inviting a guy home for Christmas?" He asked softly, looking down at Jasper's hand as he caressed it. He then met Jasper's eyes, his own dancing with both excitement and anxiousness at the thought of meeting Jasper's family, and celebrating with them. Though he still wondered if he would be meeting them as Jasper's friend… or his boyfriend.

[lobo]

Jasper let out a soft squeak as Aiden sat up, and the college boy quickly propped himself up with his palms so he could face Aiden a little better. He met those silver eyes, a smile quickly curling onto his lips at the sight of the other male's excitement. "Of course I want you to come!" he assured, nodding his head vigorously at the question. It was usually only his mother, himself, and his sister doing Christmas together. He would love to have a plus one. Jasper's smile softened at Aiden's blush, and he watched the other lower his head. He reached out to touch his cheek, brushing his thumb over the smooth, pink skin. "I would really love for you to come, but only if you want. I don't want you to feel like you have to, okay?" he added, before a little laugh left his lips. "My mother would love you. I've also never had a friend come for Christmas, so she would be thrilled," he assured, tugging the boy closer so he could press a little kiss to his lips.

He then leaned back again, head tilting at the following question. A blush now coated his own cheeks, a hum leaving his lips. "My mom knows, yes. My sister is too young to really understand, obviously. But no, it wouldn't be weird. I really do think my mom would be happy," he promised, giving Aiden's hand a gentle squeeze. "She may ask some questions, but that's just her being a mom, ya know? I can give her a heads up though, before we go. She uh..she's heard quite a bit about you already," he laughed, ducking his head now to try and hide. His mother was the closest thing the college boy had to a best friend. She knew his struggles, and his accomplishments. She had been the first to hear of his little crush on Aiden. Though she didn't know they were dating. That part Jasper hadn't gotten to share just yet.

[Midori-Hime]

A bright smile broke out over Aiden's face then, his heart fluttering at the thought. He nuzzled into the boy's hand on his cheek and gently placed a hand over his. "I'd love to Jasper… "He told him sincerely, before letting out a little excited laugh. "R-really?" He said, though even with Jasper's reassurance, he was still worried what his mom might think of him. The kiss helped to ease his worries a little however and he returned it until Jasper drew back.

Aiden then gave the boy a curious look when he blushed, but was surprised to hear that his mother knew. He was glad that Jasper had someone who loved and supported him so much, no matter what. He looked down at their hands, smiling at the little squeeze. It felt so surreal, but Jasper had made him happier than he even realized. "Being a mom?" He muttered thoughtfully, his eyes a little distant. He never really knew what it was like to have a mother, a real family to celebrate the holidays with. This would truly be a new experience for him… However, Jasper quickly pulled him away from the thought. "W-what?… She does?" He asked suddenly, his head snapping up to look at the other boy curiously. His face suddenly turned a darker shade of red. "L-like what?… What did you tell her? Does she know we're.. um-" He trailed off, not exactly sure what to say. Well, they were dating, he supposed. It seemed so strange to him that Jasper was so open with his mother, but not in a bad way.

[lobo]

Aiden's excitement was quickly starting to rub off on Jasper, and the college boy was starting to bounce a bit on the bed. "Really! You're sweet, Aiden. I promise, she's going to love you," he insisted, tugging the other's hand gently in an attempt to get Aiden to trust him. He knew his mother well, and he knew she was going to adore and love Aiden just as much as he did. Though as Aiden muttered a mimic of his words, Jasper's head tilted slightly at the distant look in the boy's gaze. It made his chest tighten a little, curiosity sparking in the pit of his stomach. He wondered what had happened to Aiden. He all of a sudden wanted to stop and give the boy his full attention, and insist he share the story of his life. But that wasn't how things were meant to go, so he kept quiet...at least for that moment.

Jasper's smile returned as he noticed Aiden's blush start to darken, and he hummed a little noise in response to the question. "That we're a thing? No, not yet. I'll tell her before Christmas though, so she has a heads up," he assured, squeezing Aiden's hand again gently. "I didn't tell her much though. Just...that there was a really cute boy that kept me from getting my ass beat. He gave me his number, and he seemed really sweet. Then it turned out he was really sweet," he laughed softly now, blinking at Aiden with a grin. But now that nagging in the back of his mind wasn't going away, and the questions were starting to pile up in his mind.

The boy's smile faltered just a bit, and he slowly lowered his eyes to their hands. He started to play with Aiden's fingers again, feeling the familiar weight start to fill his chest. "Aiden I...- I know I said you could tell me on your own time, and you can I just...- I really want to know," he tripped up on his words at first, fidgeting beside Aiden nervously. He didn't want to ruin the mood, but his curiosity wouldn't back off. "Can you...- Will you tell me about...about your family?" he finally got to the point, whispering the words as he slowly peeked at the other with slightly distressed eyes. He didn't want to pressure Aiden. He didn't want him to feel like he had to share. He just couldn't get rid of the ache in his gut from not knowing. He knew it was going to be a hard story, that much he had picked up on. But he wanted to know more about Aiden. About what had shaped him into what he was now.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden bit his lip, trying to fight the smile that was creeping up on his lips. He leaned in suddenly, capturing Jasper's lips in a soft kiss. He couldn't remember if anyone had ever called him 'sweet' before. However, as he noticed the hesitant look on Jasper's face, his own smile fell away. He wondered what was wrong, tilting his head when Jasper turned his gaze downward. Had he said something wrong? But he could see there was something on the boy's mind that he was trying to get out. Aiden waited patiently, listening carefully to what he had to say.

And then he swallowed and looked away. A soft sigh left him then, and he stared off at the cracks in the plaster on his ceiling. "There not really much to tell…" He said softly, pulling Jasper's hand to hold it to his chest. "My father was a pathetic drunk… who had nothing better to do but come home wasted and beat on my mom. She always tried to protect me from it, but she wasn't exactly all there herself. Looking back on it now, I'm sure she had to be on something to deal with him. But then one night she just… left. When I was 12… I guess she'd finally had enough." He said quietly, his eyes distant as he took himself back to that time. "She left me there with him…" He muttered then, his brow knitting together as he thought about it. Aiden blinked then, moving past it for now to continue with his story.

"It wasn't until I met Danny and the other guys that I got the courage to fight back. I'd spend all the time I could at the school gym, trying to become stronger. The leader of our gang…. He's the one who taught me how to fight. I wanted to learn so that I could defend myself… and maybe even defend others who are victims to assholes like my father." His hand tightened it's grip on Jasper's then. "And then one day I really fucked up. I brought home a guy… thinking that my dad was at work. I had no idea he was home… But when he saw us making out… I-I thought he was going to kill me. But all my training paid off. I knocked the fucker out with one punch." He smirked then, recalling the memory like it was yesterday, but the smug look quickly faded. "But I knew once he woke up, I was dead… So I grabbed my stuff and left." He said, letting out a huff. "I stayed with some of the guys for a while, until they hooked me up with my job, and eventually I was able to get this place on my own. And I've never looked back since…" He said then, quiet for a moment before he peeked over at Jasper, wondering what he thought now that he knew.

[lobo]

Jasper bit hard on his bottom lip when Aiden looked away from him, the weight in his chest only seeming to grow. He shifted a little closer to the boy, his free hand coming to rest against Aiden's shoulder. "You don't have to..." he whispered, but quickly clamped his mouth shut when Aiden finally spoke. He kept his eyes on the boy, listening quite intently as the story was finally revealed. He gripped almost too tightly to Aiden's hand, his eyebrows creasing together in confusion and irritation throughout parts of what was told. He didn't understand how a family could be so...uncaring. So unloving like that. His mother just...up and left? Sure, Jasper's father had done that years ago but...that woman carried Aiden around in her for months. They were a part of each other. He couldn't believe the woman could do that and not take the child with her.

As the story shifted to being more about Aiden's father, Jasper could feel anger start to bubble up in his gut. He swallowed down a little growl, his hand not holding Aiden's starting to curl into a tight fist. He couldn't believe a man could do such a thing like that either. Such a fucking coward. But then there was Aiden. The boy who had been through so much and yet still had a sweet heart. The little crease in Jasper's eyebrows didn't go away even as the story ended, and the boy was stuck glaring at their clasped hands with a small scowl on his face.

He shook his head a little after a moment, lifting his eyes to finally meet Aiden's silver ones again. "I'm in love with you," the words just tumbled out, but now that they were out...well, he couldn't turn back. "Not because of your story. I almost think I always have been. But that...- You went through all that and yet here you are...working your ass off and...- I don't even know how to process all of this. You're so...strong. Not just physically but mentally. I don't...- Wow," he started to blabber a bit, almost trying to cover his first statement. "You're so brave. I can't...I can't even imagine what would've happened to me in that situation. I just...-" Jasper shook his head again, eyebrows furrowing a little. He hardly realized that he had said those first words to Aiden. He was just so baffled by the story. He wanted to protect Aiden. He wanted to show Aiden love, and family.

[Midori-Hime]

He tensed seeing the anger on Jasper's face, but then, he'd been angry for a long, long time. But then it seemed to melt away as those beautiful blue eyes met his and he found himself getting lost in them. And then Aiden's heart skipped a beat and his breath caught in his throat. With those five little words, Aiden was completely undone. Even as Jasper vented and rambled, those words echoed over and over in his head. Had he really heard right? Aiden trembled as he was praised and called 'strong' and 'brave', knowing that Jasper really meant it.

Though as Jasper continued to ramble, Aiden suddenly held the boy's face in his hands, staring deeply into his eyes. "…I love you too." He whispered, his voice low and heavy with emotion as he let out the breath he'd been holding. And then his lips were on Jasper's, caressing over his cheek as he drew him into a deep, passionate kiss. He leaned over Jasper now, keeping himself up on his elbows as he continued to kiss the other boy. "Y-you're so amazing…" He muttered against the boy's lips. "You're so kind, and honest… and beautiful in every way. I-I… I'm so lucky to have met you." He said, desperately searching for the words to explain just how much Jasper meant to him. But they were escaping him now. "And now that you're in my life… I don't e-ever want to let you go."

Maybe it was too soon to admit that he was in love with the other boy, but Aiden didn't care anymore. He wasn't going to deny what he felt anymore. He pressed another kiss to Jasper's lips, his hand running through the boy's dark hair to hold the back of his neck. "Jasper… " He muttered against his lips before he drew back to look into those ocean blue eyes again. "W-will you be my boyfriend?" He asked then, blushing deeply like a teenage boy in love for the first time. Maybe it was a dumb question at this point, but he wanted to make it clear and official.

[lobo]

Jasper went completely silent the moment he felt hands on his cheeks, and his eyes darted up to meet those beautiful stormy ones again. He stared at the boy, and it was his turn to have those words echo in his head. He was loved...? Aiden loved him. The feelings weren't just one sided. They were shared. The realization made joy burst through his core, and he was quick to respond and kiss Aiden with the same passion that was provided to him. His eyes shut tight, his free hand curling in the borrowed t-shirt that covered Aiden's chest. He didn't pull back far as the other began to speak, but his eyes fluttered open to stare at the other boy again. The words made his heart feel whole, and for once in his life Jasper didn't feel the need to object. He didn't feel like he should argue, or try to convince Aiden he was wrong. For some reason, hearing it from the other just...made him believe. Everything Aiden said, was true.

Jasper grinned widely now, tears pooling in the corner of his eyes but they didn't quite spill out yet. "You don't ever have to. You don't. I'm not going anywhere," he whispered, knowing he could keep that promise. He was never going to leave Aiden. He quickly returned the following kiss, his head tilting into Aiden's touch as a pleased purr fell from his lips. He paused as his name was whispered though, and he slowly pulled back and peeked open his eyes once more. He blinked at the other, head tilting a bit at the question.

For some reason, the question had his excitement bursting. A little laugh fell from his lips, and he practically pounced forward to tackle Aiden back on the bed. His legs straddled the other's hips, and he latched onto the other boy in a tight hug. He nuzzled at Aiden's cheek, his eyes sliding shut to keep back his tears now. "I would love to be your boyfriend. I would love it. I love you," he finally breathed, another little giddy laugh falling from his lips. He then moved his face so that he could kiss Aiden again, moving his hands to hold the other's face gently.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden gave a little laugh in response before gasping as he was knocked back onto the bed. He laughed harder then, wrapping his arms around the boy as he clung to him. Those words made his heart race and yet he felt like a weight had been lifted off his chest since the moment Jasper told him that he wasn't going to leave. Like maybe he didn't have to face everything on his own anymore. His grip on Jasper tightened when he heard him say it again. He smiled, laughing as well, suddenly feeling so light and giddy, but was quickly caught up in the kiss.

Caressing over Jasper's hands, his hands followed along the boy's arms and over his shoulders, moving down until they rested on his waist. And then suddenly he rolled them again, now leaning over Jasper as he kissed him passionately. They were soft but grew more urgent as he trailed kisses from the boy's lips, along his jaw, and then down his neck. "I love you too…. I love you, Jasper Huston… " He murmured against his skin, his heart fluttering each time he said those words. He'd never felt this way about anyone and to know that Jasper felt the same way about him… made him want to sing it from the roof tops. His hands found their way under Jasper's shirt, caressing over his stomach and chest, while his lips moved to the other side of his neck.

Deciding he wanted to touch more of him, Aiden pulling the shirt up and over his head. He stopped for just a moment to look him over and smiled. His beautiful boyfriend… Aiden leaned down to kiss him again. "Y-you make me so happy… Happier than I ever thought I could be… -than I thought I deserved." He muttered, pausing to rest his head over Jasper's heart. There were a few tears in his eyes, making them glassy, but he didn't let them fall. And instead he turned his head to kiss over Jasper's chest affectionately, expressing his love for this boy in his arms.

[lobo]

Jasper's body was like puddy beneath Aiden's touch, and he leaned into those gentle hands as they trailed down his body. A soft purr rumbled in his chest, and he melted down so he was pressing flat agains the boy beneath him. For once he didn't squeak or make a sound at the position change, and he rolled with Aiden easily. His eyes fluttered closed then, hands moving to curl in the shit clinging to Aiden's chest. He almost tried to chase Aiden's lips as they moved, but managed to resist and tilt his head back instead. His heart started to beat a little quicker, the words warming his chest instantly. He mumbled the words back to Aiden, unable to resist now that he knew it was alright. He was going to say those words as many times as he could to the other.

His body arched up towards Aiden's touch instantly, and his own hands started to wander down Aiden's waist to play with the hem of that tight shirt. Though before he could get far with his touches, his shirt was being tugged, and he lifted his arms so it could be removed. He blinked up at Aiden as the boy looked down at him, and a light blush coated across his cheeks. Aiden's words made him smile, but also had him sniffling softly as he reached up to brush a hand through the boy's hair. "You make me just as happy. You make me feel special. No one else has ever done that to me before," he whispered, back arching a bit to press towards Aiden's kisses.

Jasper slid his hands to Aiden's back, tucking his fingers beneath the shirt to caress his bare skin gently. His other hand lifted, cupping Aiden's cheek and giving a tiny tug to try to connect their lips again. He tried to pull the boy down closer, though it was nearly impossible with how close they already were. "You mean so much to me, Aiden. I know I say it a lot but you've helped me so much. I was nothing before I met you and now...and now I feel like something. I have a purpose. I just...- Thank you," the boy whispered, ducking his head against Aiden's neck both to hide and to press a few kissses to the skin there. He actually felt special when he was with Aiden. He felt appreciated and...cared for.

[Midori-Hime]

A soft, rumbling purr left him as Jasper's hands found their way to his bare skin. Suddenly he wanted more. He wanted to feel more of Jasper's skin… Aiden wanted all of him. But he reminded himself not to be too hasty. He would wait for the right time because Jasper wasn't going anywhere. He could wait for that perfect moment when they were share everything. For now he could be satisfied just holding Jasper like this. His eyes widened slightly as Jasper pulled him into a kiss, but he welcomed it and deepened it.

However, Jasper's words gave him a pause and he listened to them between his heavy breaths. They stunned him and he was left speechless for a moment before he finally found his voice. "Y-you… H-how do you always know e-exactly-" He muttered, trailing off. You always know exactly how to express what I feel… He thought to himself in awe. It was as if Jasper took the words straight from his heart. Suddenly Aiden was thankful that Jasper's face was hidden against his neck as the tears he'd been holding back suddenly overflowed. His grip on the boy tightened and he buried his face against Jasper's shoulder then. He cried silently, but Jasper would likely feel the wetness on his skin.

[lobo]

Jasper was a bit surprised as silence filled the room, but he didn't try to break it. He waited patiently for the other to speak, his own heart hammering in his chest. He wanted to know what the other was thinking. Though as soon as the choppy words left Aiden's lips, a smile found it's way across Jasper's own lips, and he clutched even tighter to Aiden. He felt the boy move, and shortly after his face was against Jasper's shoulder. "I'm glad we think the same thing then," he whispered, lifting a hand to card it into Aiden's hair slowly. Though it took a moment for him to realize what was going on, and his heart was quck to leap into his throat. Aiden was crying.

The realization had Jasper moving, wiggling beneath Aiden to try and get a look at his face. "Aiden? A-Aiden, are you crying?" he whispered, hands moving to cup Aiden's cheeks and try to lift his head. "No, no. Don't cry, Aiden. I didn't mean to make you cry," he said quickly but gentle, his hands attempting to move and wipe the tears off his cheeks. Jasper was a bit flustered seeing Aiden cry. He wanted to comfort and protect the other from anymore harm that could come into his life. He wanted to be one with Aiden. He wanted to give all of himself to the other boy. But...when? "Aiden, I..-" the words stuck in his throat now, the next thing he was more afraid of than love.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden didn't resist when Jasper lifted his head, finally looking at the other boy with wet eyes. Suddenly he felt guilty, seeing the panic and worry in those deep blue eyes. He closed his eyes a little as Jasper wiped his cheeks. "I-I'm sorry… It's okay. I-I'm okay…" He muttered softly, giving the other boy a soft smile to reassure him that he wasn't upset. "I-it's just… you mean so much to me. I… just- I dunno why-" He rambled. It was like the flood gates had opened and he couldn't contain all the emotion and feelings he'd denied himself over the years anymore. From the time he was a kid, he never allowed himself to cry, no matter how bad things got or how much he hurt. But with Jasper, he felt like he didn't have to hide anymore.

Hearing Jasper say his name, he paused. "Y-yeah? What is it?" He asked softly, looking down into his eyes curiously. His heart sped up a little in anticipation, wondering what was on the boy's mind. Little did he know their thoughts were even more alike than he realized. "You can tell me… " He muttered then softly, stroking his cheek.

[lobo]

Jasper relaxed a bit when Aiden looked at him, and he quickly started to wipe away the streaks of tears on the other boy's cheeks. He even cracked a grin as the other started to ramble, shaking his head quickly now. "Shh, shh. It's alright. It's okay. You can cry," the boy whispered now, stroking over Aiden's cheeks gently. Even though he had just been telling the other not to cry, he realized it really was okay for him to cry. Aiden always seemed so...closed off to emotions other than happiness and anger. Though he had never witnessed Aiden in complete anger, he still had only seen the boy happy or fighting. He had never seen the boy cry like this and...he wanted the boy to know he could express emotion around Jasper.

Jasper paused then when Aiden encouraged him to speak, and his cheeks flared up to a bright shade of red. He stroked Aiden's cheeks gently, chewing at his bottom lip for a few moments. The college boy gulped slightly, shifting a bit beneath Aiden as he tried to form his thoughts into words. "I...I think I'm ready," he finally whispered, his hands moving now to cover his face. "I want you to make love to me," Jasper grumbled the words against the palms of his hands, his heart hammering against his ribs. Maybe now wasn't the right time. Maybe they should prepare a little more and find a time that wouldn't be...rushed? Jasper hardly remembered their original plans for the day. All he could think of ways Aiden and his body and...them being one.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden blinked, growing more curious as Jasper's face turned red. But he was patient, letting the boy find his words. And when he finally said what was on his mind, Aiden didn't quite get his meaning at first. "Ready…?" He repeated softly, only more confused when Jasper covered his face like that. But as soon as Jasper explained exactly what he wanted, Aiden sucked in a harsh breath. A deep blush then spread across his own cheeks and his pants felt tight almost immediately. "W-wha-… R-right now?" He asked, a little bewildered as he quickly glanced to the clock. They had plenty of time, and even if they didn't then Danny could sure as hell wait.

Still, he couldn't help but smile at the way Jasper tried to hide his face. Gently Aiden pulled his hands away so he could look into those deep, ocean blue eyes. "A-are you sure?…" He asked, still a little breathless. It touched him that Jasper trusted him so much… And loved him so much that he wanted to share something so important, as Jasper had put it, with someone like him. Aiden wanted it to be a special memory that Jasper could always look back on, even if they weren't always together. "I… I know I might not be able to put my feelings into words as well as you can… But-" As he spoke, Aiden's silvery eyes darkened, like storm clouds of desire were rolling in. "But… I can show you… just how much you mean to me." He said lowly, cupping Jasper's face tenderly as he drew him into a passionate kiss. It deepened quickly, his fingers sliding through those dark locks as he slipped his tongue past Jasper's lips.

[lobo]

Jasper's blush only seemed to darken when he heard Aiden's quick intake of breath, and he cupped his hands more over his face to try and hide it a little better. As the other asked the question he started to nod, but then paused as he reconsidered. "I-I...- Only if-if we can. Only if you want to," he squeaked out a little, the words still muffled behind his palms. He felt like his heart might bust out of his chest, both from nerves and...well, excitement. He couldn't think of anyone he would rather give himself to, and he trusted Aiden more than he trusted anyone outside of his family. He knew that the other was going to take good care of him, and that was what mattered the most to him.

The boy even whined a little noise when his hands were pulled from his face, but he didn't resist so he could look into those stormy eyes. The sight alone was enough to calm him a bit, and the question helped ease his racing heart. "Y-yes...- I'm positive," he breathed, voice only a little shaky. He was nervous, but he figured that was normal for situations like this. He kept his wide eyes on the other, listening to him speak. He watched those beautiful grey eyes darken, and his heart started to thud just as quickly as before. He nodded vigorously when the other finished speaking, quickly leaning up to meet his lips halfway. The boy's hands fisted in Aiden's shirt, pulling him closer as he parted his lips to welcome Aiden's tongue. He was giddy, but also terrified all the same. He didn't want to mess up somehow, or get started and not be able to continue. "It-it won't hurt right?" he pulled back to squeak out the question, eyes a little wide as he blinked at Aiden with concern.

[Midori-Hime]

"A-are you kidding? Of course I want to…" He snorted playfully. "How could I not?" He said, smiling at such a silly statement. But of course, all that mattered to him was if Jasper wanted it. But hearing Jasper's certainty ignited the flame inside him. His kisses became more urgent and those hands twisting in his shirt made him groan lowly. However, he suddenly faltered a little at Jasper's question. "… It might hurt a bit… At first." He told him honestly, but hoped it wouldn't scare him. "We'll take it nice and slow… " Aiden added quickly, stroking his cheek. "I promise… I'll do my best to make it easy on you." He told him, looking into his eyes tenderly.

Aiden drew back suddenly then, reaching out to the end table next to his bed. He grabbed bottle from the drawer, along with a condom. He wasn't sure if Jasper would want to use one, but he wanted to keep everything close by. Aiden returned to Jasper then, kissing him once softly before drawing back to look at him. "Do you still want to?" He asked then, a little concerned that Jasper might be put off by the idea. "It's fine if you changed your mind, really." He told him, not wanting Jasper to feel like he had to do anything. While he waited for the boy's 'ok', his hands gently caressed over his sides, searching his eyes eagerly.

[lobo]

Jasper smiled sheepishly at Aiden's assurance at wanting this as well, and he ducked his head down just slightly in embarrassment. It was assuring to know though, and he appreciated the words more than he could admit. Though despite the slight embarrassment, the boy was easily able to keep up with Aiden's heated kiss, and his body even gave a pleased shudder at the sound that left the other's lips. Jasper kept a tight grip on the shirt though, up until Aiden started to respond to his worried question. His hands eased up on the fabric, and he pressed his hands more flat against the other boy's chest. He gulped slightly at the response, even though he had known it was coming, but he managed to relax some at the assurances that followed. He gave a few small nods of his head, leaning into the gentle caress of his cheek. He could do this. Aiden was going to take care of him, just as he had been doing up until now.

The panic was quick to return as Aiden pulled back, and Jasper was almost frantic in his attempt at grabbing onto the other. However, he paused when he realized that Aiden wasn't actually leaving, and that he was only leaning over to grab the things they would need. A soft 'oh' left the boy's lips, and he sank back down into the mattress slowly. A blush creeped onto the boy's cheeks again, and he had to resist the temptation to hide it once more. This time they had everything they needed. He was briefly distracted by the gentle kiss, that didn't last nearly as long as he had wanted. The question had his head tilting, and the boy may have nodded a little too quickly in response. "No, no! I do. I want to. I still really want to," he insisted, reaching out to try and pull Aiden a little closer in a search for comfort. "I-I trust you. I know you'll be gentle and...and I want it to be you," he mumbled, the pink of his cheeks spreading to his ears almost instantly, but he still managed to hold eye contact to show the other boy that he was sure of his decision.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden chuckled softly, amused by Jasper's eager reaction. But then his heart skipped a beat and his breath caught hearing that Jasper wanted him. He suddenly felt so warm, swallowing hard as he stared into the other boy's eyes. Those beautiful eyes that he loved so much. "I wish you'd been my first…" He muttered softly then, before drawing Jasper's chin up into a deep kiss. A moment later he drew back and chuckled. "But… I was a clumsy mess then. I wouldn't have been able to take care of you as well as you deserve…" He mused with a warm smile.

Though the amusement fell away from his face and was instead replaced with a heated desire. Aiden sat up quickly to pull off his borrowed shirt, tossing it somewhere before he leaned in to meet Jasper's lips again. His lips moved against Jasper's heatedly, licking them softly to get a taste of the other boy while his hand wandered. One supported himself while the other caressed down his chest and stomach, before reaching down to grip Jasper's thigh through his pants, kneading it eagerly. "I love you…" He breathed, pausing to look into the boy's eyes once more before his lips descended down Jasper's neck. Aiden stopped at his collarbone, sucking at the skin just below it until he left a mark. Aiden smirked, caressing the hickey affectionately, as if he were claiming Jasper as his.

[lobo]

As much as Jasper wished he could've been Aiden's first as well, he was just glad that he had the boy now. He couldn't think of anyone else he would rather share his first time with, and the fact that Aiden had been with others just meant that he had more experience in this. It was oddly comforting, because Jasper knew that the other would take care of him, and be patient if he needed it. He just needed to ease his nerves a little more and he was sure he could get through this without being too much of a difficulty.

The boy was torn from his thought's as Aiden pulled back then, his eyes almost instantly moving along the skin that was revealed now that the shirt was removed. He reached out for the other, hands dragging over the soft skin as he pulled the boy down closer again. Jasper met the kiss instantly, and his eyes fluttered closed as he parted his lips eagerly for the boy. His worries were starting to become a bit fuzzy, and he was able to enjoy the kiss and the lovely touch of Aiden's hand along his body. He tilted into the touch instantly, and his own hands moved to drag across Aiden's back and stroke the soft skin gently. His actions paused as the other spoke though, and his heart did a little flip of happiness at the words that left Aiden's lips. "I love you, too," he purred, a grin lighting up his face as he tilted his head back for Aiden's lips.

As the other marked his collar, he left his hands drag along the boy's back and then up his sides slowly. "You can uhm...you can make hickeys wherever you want. I uhm...I don't mind," he whispered the words almost timidly, a blush coating his cheeks again. He wanted the other to know it was alright though, since he didn't have much to hide. He almost...liked the thought of the marks being visible, so people would know he belonged to someone. Though once he spoke he let out a breath to calm his racing heart, slowly dragging his legs up to hook them around Aiden's hips and drag the boy down closer to him.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden grinned then, glancing up at Jasper when he spoke. "Almost sounds like you want them…" He teased softly, his smile widening for a moment. "But if you don't mind~…" The boy's smile turned into a mischievous grin and suddenly he leaned in to suck at the boy's neck, purposely leaving marks on his skin. Feeling Jasper's legs grip his hips, he moaned lowly against the other boy's skin. Jasper got what he wanted as Aiden's hips pressed flush to his with a soft moan and slowly he ground his hips against the other boy's. His heated kisses trailing back down to leave marks on his chest as well, while his hand reached down to grasp Jasper's hip, guiding him along with with his movements.

"Ugh, fuck pants…" He gasped suddenly as he drew back to sit up. Immediately his hands went to the front of Jasper's pants, undoing them before quickly yanking them off, underwear and all. He tossed them away with their shirts, but paused for a moment when he caught sight of the naked boy beneath him. Aiden gnawed on his lip while caressing the boy's bare hip. "God… I just can't get over how perfect you are…" He muttered, feeling the ache in his pants getting worse. Which seemed to remind him as his fingers fumbled to untie the string on his borrowed sweat pants.

[Midori-Hime]

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Aiden kept an eye on him as he moved to get up from the bed, and it was a good thing he did. He was quick to catch Jasper's arm as his knees buckled and he helped keep him up. "Easy~" He warned softly, wrapping his arm around the boy's middle. "Yeah, you'll be fine." He agreed with a soft laugh, planting a kiss on his temple. "Next time will go much more smoothly… I promise." Aiden walked with him over to the tub hidden behind the screen and lowered the toilet bowl lid so that he could sit Jasper on it. "Did you want to take a shower? Or would you prefer a bath?" He asked while pulling the white plastic shower curtain aside. His big clawfoot bathtub was probably the one feature of his crappy apartment that he actually liked. Even if he didn't take baths all that often…

He let the water run over his hand, waiting for his water to heat up. It could take a few minutes. Meanwhile, he peeked up at Jasper with a bright smile. His heart was still pounding, even after his body had calmed down from all the activity. And it was all because of that lovely, blue-eyed boy across from him. Suddenly Aiden stood, moving the few feet over to where Jasper sat before he ducked down to kiss him lovingly. His hand caressed through that raven black hair and then he parted with a sigh, finding two clean towels for them. Finally when the water was warm enough, Aiden put the stopper in the drain to fill up the big tub. He put a little soap in, which quickly began to cover the surface of the water with bubbles. It would be another few minutes to fill up the tub, before Aiden moved back over to Jasper. "Ready?" He asked, holding out his arms.

[lobo]

Jasper leaned into the other as soon as Aiden was there to keep a hold of him. His cheeks remained painted a shade of red, a shy giggle managing past his lips. "I guess I was wrong when I said I wouldn't be sore," he laughed, keeping his face buried against Aiden's bicep. He nodded his head at Aiden's promise though, and his heart actually fluttered at the thought of doing this again. Now that his first time had been taken care of, he knew he would be much less nervous for the times to come. Maybe he could even find it in himself to please Aiden just the same as the other had done to him. The other male had been doing all the work up until now, and Jasper was determined to return the favor somehow.

He slowly followed the male to the little screen that hid the bathroom area, and almost eagerly sank down onto the toilet seat. His nose gave a small wrinkle for a moment before he relaxed, those blue eyes blinking over towards Aiden. "Oh uhm...I think a bath would probably be smart," he laughed, lifting a hand to rub at his eyes. Now that their little activities had ended, Jasper's eyelids were starting to feel a little heavy, and a nap was sounding even better as time passed. Though as he opened his eyes again, he was met with a pair of silver ones staring back at him. He was quick to grin at the sight, his arms reaching out towards the other as he approached. He wrapped his arms around Aiden when the boy reached him, not hesitating to return the kiss. A soft purr left his lips at the contact, and his head tilted into the caress of his hair. "Love you~" he cooed as the other pulled back, somehow smiling even wider at the other male.

Jasper allowed himself to admire Aiden as the other moved about the bathroom, the smile lingering on his lips as he did so. The room was silent aside from the running water, and Jasper let it stay that way until Aiden was returning to him. The boy blinked up at the other, reaching to take the other male's hands and carefully slide to his feet. He leaned forward enough to hug Aiden then, nuzzling his nose against the center of the other's chest. "You're so beautiful, Aiden," he whispered, the words partially muffled by Aiden's chest. He then slowly pulled his head back, stretching up to peck the other's lips before giving him a gentle tug towards the tub. His steps were a little wobbly but he managed to make it to the tub, and he used Aiden to help step in and sink down into the bubbles with a happy sigh.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden smiled, helping Jasper up onto his feet and keeping him close so that he didn't fall and hurt himself. Maybe he was just being over protective, but then he'd take any excuse he had to keep the boy close. His smile only widened as Jasper moved to hug him, wrapping his arms around him to pull him closer. A deep hum rumbled in his chest then, ducking his head to nuzzle into his curls. However, as Jasper whispered that compliment, Aiden's eyes widened in surprise. "Wha-" Immediately his cheeks turned a deep red and he looked away to hide it.

That didn't work well though as Jasper drew him into a soft kiss. He moved with the boy over to the tub, stopping the water now and biting his lip as he smiled to himself. Carefully Aiden lowered him into the tub and then a moment later joined him, sinking down to sit across from him. "Ahh, that's nice~ It's been so long since I've taken a bath, actually." He said, just soaking in the warm water for a minute before he grabbed a cloth to start washing over Jasper's arms slowly. "How's your bum feel?" He asked with a playful smirk, though really he was asking from a place of concern.

Aiden then scooted closer and turned Jasper so that he could wash over his back slowly. He scrubbed over his back slowly until eventually he set the cloth aside for now and pulled Jasper to sit back against his chest as he leaned back to relax in the tub. "Ahh~ Perfect…" He sighed, wrapping his arms around Jasper's middle, just holding him there.

[lobo]

Aiden's blush was always a sight to Jasper. He loved the rose-y color that it bloomed into, and liked the way that the red seemed to brighten the other boy's eyes. What he didn't like was the way Aiden always turned away to try and hide it, but he knew that it was just an instinctive thing to do. Jasper had the same habit, so he knew he needed it fix it as well if he wanted Aiden to ever do the same.

He shook off his thoughts as he sank down into the warm water, his body melting into the bubbles like goo. He grinned over at Aiden as the other joined him, a pleasant purr rumbling in the boy's throat. "I haven't taken a bath since I was home. The dorms only have showers," he chuckled then, a little pink tint appearing on his cheeks now. He actually quite enjoyed baths, especially at the moment since it gave his legs a bit of a break. At the thought of the limbs, Jasper slowly stretched out his legs, resting them on each side of Aiden with another little grin. However, the boy busted into a little fit of giggles at the question about his backside, and the pink in his cheeks was quickly darkening to a shade of red. "How can you ask that so casually?" Jasper laughed, shaking his head at the other male. "It's fine though, if you really must know. Just a little sore," he giggled now, lifting a hand to hide his face shyly now.

Just as he hid the water sloshed a bit, signaling Aiden coming closer to him. He dropped his hands then, blinking at the boy before he obeyed the silent command and turned his back to the other. His shoulders slouched forward at the gentle touch, another soft purr of happiness leaving his lips. Once he was clean he slowly leaned back, resting his head against Aiden's shoulder. His eyes slowly sank shut then, his hands moving to rest against Aiden's knees beneath the water. "I think you're spoiling me, Aiden," he murmured after a moment, his eyes very reluctantly fluttering open to blink at the other boy. He leaned up a little to brush a kiss to Aiden's cheek before he settled back down against his chest again. "You've also thoroughly wore me out. I can't remember the last time I felt this tired," he giggled quietly now, his cheeks a bit pink with another blush.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden smiled as Jasper laughed, letting out a soft chuckle of his own. "Why not? There's no point in hiding anything now, is there? We've already seen everything of each other…" He said with a shrug. Though he was happy to hear that Jasper wasn't in too much pain. "That's good…" He murmured then, smiling wider as he noticed Jasper trying to hide his face. He wanted Jasper's first time to be perfect and he hoped Jasper felt that it was. His own first experience had been very different…

For now he just savored this moment, enjoying the warmth of the bath and the boy in his arms. He felt more relaxed in this moment that he had in ages, he realized and another contented sigh left him. He tilted his head, letting it rest against Jasper's gently, before the boy's comment made his lift his head a little. He smiled then, looking at him curiously. "Wha'dya mean?" He asked, frowning playfully. "You're my boyfriend… Aren't I supposed to spoil my boyfriend?" Aiden squeezed him gently and nuzzled him again before he relaxed back once more. Another soft laugh left him and his brought his hands up to caress Jasper's torso slowly under the water. "I'm pretty worn out myself…" He muttered. "But there's no rush… We've got all day…" His hand then came up to cup Jasper's chin, tilting his head back so that he could dip down into a kiss. He made out with Jasper slowly and softly, his hands gently caressing all the while. Everything about it was just relaxing and meant to comfort him.

They stayed like that for a while before Aiden finally drew away from his lips with a little sigh. The water was starting to cool down and his fingers were starting to wrinkle. "Ah… I guess we should get out before we get too raisin-y…" He joked softly and then carefully sat up with Jasper. "Oh… though you may want to make sure you're 'clean' before you get out…" Aiden suggested subtly, handing Jasper the cloth from before and stepped out carefully, giving the boy a moment of privacy. He grabbed a towel for himself, drying off roughly before handing one to Jasper when he was ready. Of course he was also ready and waiting to help him out of the tub if he needed it...

[lobo]

Jasper laughed softly at the response to his embarrassment, rolling his eyes at the other boy. Though he did have a point, and Jasper truly did appreciate the concern. "Thank you for taking concern of my butts wellbeing," he giggled now, teasing the boy back despite the dark blush on his cheeks. He was so madly in love with this boy, and he wasn't quite sure what his life would be like had he not met Aiden. It was a bit of a scary thought, and luckily for him he didn't have to even worry ahout that right now.

Lounging there with Aiden had Jasper's body melting like puddy, the college boy almost relaxed enough to doze off in the tub. Instead of doing that, he peeked back at Aiden and grinned at the other male's words. A little laugh fell from his lips, and he snuggled back closer to Aiden. "Well, sure. I'm not going to argue against being spoiled. But...save me some things to do for you, yeah?" he giggled, blinking back at the boy with a wide smile. He didn't want to force Aiden to do everything in the relationship. He wanted to be able to spoile the other just as much as he was experiencing. Though the boy quickly melting back against Aiden as the other's hand moved along his torso, a soft purr rumbling in his chest. His own hands were running over Aiden's knees, since they were the nearest body part he could touch. And as his head was turned, he carefully tilted his head so he could meet Aiden's lips. He savored the sweet, gentle kiss, a smile curling onto his lips once they pulled away.

He then settled back against Aiden again, eyes fluttering closed until the other boy mentioned getting out. The comment had him giggling, but there was also a hint of a pout since the boy didn't want to get up. He reluctantly leaned up so Aiden could move, but his actions paused as the other spoke again. Jasper almost instantly flushed a dark red, clutching the little rag before he laughed nervously. "Right...yeah," he giggled, blinking at Aiden as the boy got out of the tub. He waited until his embarrassment settled down a bit before he carefully cleaned up as best as he could manage.

He finished up just as Aiden was turning to the tub again, and he lifted a thumb as a sign that he was all done. He then pulled the plug on the drain, letting the bubbly water start to sink out. He then clutched the sides of the tub, closing his eyes as he pushed himself to his shaky legs. "If I'm sore now...I wonder what it'll be like when you really go at me," Jasper laughed, slowly reaching a hand out to Aiden to accept his help from the tub. He then took the towel with a sound of gratitude, carefully drying off before hooking the towel around his hips. He then grabbed Aiden's hand gently, tugging him along towards the bed.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden couldn't help himself and laughed at the thumbs up, finding the expression to be rather hilarious in this situation. He then bit his lip, feeling a little guilty as he watched Jasper try to climb out of the tub on his own. However, Jasper's next comment made him smile again, laughing along with the boy. "Mmm~ Don't tempt me…" He purred as he took Jasper's hands and helped him step out. "I'll keep in mind to go easy on you, unless it's on the weekend and you have a few days to recover." He said with a wink and then continued to dry his body.

Though he didn't have time to put the towel around his waist before Jasper was pulling him to the bed. But then he could care less. With a soft laugh He followed and flopped back onto his bed, pulling Jasper along with him. "Let's see… It's just after three, I think we can afford to take a little nap… " He said and pulled Jasper to his chest before nuzzling into his damp hair. "Mm~ I love you…" He said and then smiled to himself, the words making him feel giddy again. He let out a soft sigh and let his eyes fall closed. Even though he hadn't had as much of a work out as Jasper had, he was still pretty spent.

They slept for about two hours before Aiden finally stirred. He woke reluctantly to find himself spooning Jasper with his arms around his middle. With a content sigh he nuzzled into the boy's neck, breathing in his comforting scent. Slowly he recalled the fact that they had plans today and his eyes wandered to the clock. It was already that late? "Mmm… Jasper…" He muttered, his voice a little raspy from sleep. "Hey babe… Time to wake up.You still want to go shopping, right?" He asked, his hands caressing over the boy's stomach and chest as he tried to stir him. Eventually his head dropped to place some sleepy kisses along his neck. "We don't want Danny walking in on us like this either…" He mused with a smirk.

[lobo]

Jasper was blushing as he pulled the boy towards the bed, walking with a little waddle until he got to the mattress. He laughed softly as Aiden fell back onto the bed, quickly slipping off his towel before he was dragged onto the bed with him. He cuddled up to Aiden instantly, a smile curling onto his lips. "I think I need one.." he chuckled, nuzzling at Aiden's chest gently. He felt much better now that he was laying down, and a pleased purr rumbled in the boy's chest. He was already closing his eyes, body melting against the warmth of the other. Though the words had him smiling, and another purr left his lips. "I love you too...sleep well~" he murmured, voice already fading as he was quick to start dozing off.

It seemed like he had just fallen asleep at the time he was being woken, though the sound of Aiden's voice made it at least a bit more pleasant. The boy stretched out slowly, grumbling a small noice as he felt those soft hands dragging along his torso. Though the touch only made him press back closer to Aiden, before he rolled over completely. Jasper's eyes were still closed, and he ducked his head under Aiden's chin to nuzzle the boy's neck lightly. "Five more minutes..." he mumbled, curling his arms around Aiden to hold the boy close.

It took a moment for Jasper to actually pry open his eyes, and he slowly stretched out against Aiden again. He blinked up at the boy with a sleepy gaze, leaning up now to press a few kisses to the other male's cheeks. "Okay...okay. I'll get up now," he chuckled, his own voice quite husky as he nuzzled the boy's cheek gently. He was reluctant to move, but still managed to slowly push away from Aiden and sit himself up. He stretched his arms up into the air, ruffling a hand into his messy hair. "Is Danny coming here first?" he asked, blinking at Aiden curiously.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden chuckled softly in his ear as he mumbled and only nuzzled into him tighter. His hand slid up into the boy's hair, stroking it slowly. Though he realized that might be the best method of actually waking him up. However, a moment later those lovely, albeit sleepy, blue eyes peeked up and him and he smiled. It only widened as Jasper kissed over his cheeks and he hummed softly.

"Thatta boy~" He teased playfully, laying there still as Jasper reluctantly pulled away from him. He watched him stretch with a smile on his face, wondering how Jasper made every simple little gesture so damn cute. "Ah.. Well, I was thinking we'd go shopping first and then meet him back here. But at this point I don't think we'll make it back in time." He glanced at the clock again, seeming to think on it for a moment. "But I guess I can always tell him to just meet us at the game shop." He suggested, smiling at Jasper again.

Suddenly he swung an arm around the boy's middle and threw him back down onto the bed again. With an evil chuckle, he was suddenly leaning over him and pinning his hands down. "Though in that case… we don't have to be in a big hurry…" He said slyly before leaning down to kiss him. He shifted, letting his body relax against Jasper's as he kissed him slowly. His one hand trailed down to caress over Jasper's side and then paused at the boy's hip. He gripped it suddenly and then groaned. "Ugh, why are you so frikkin' sexy~" He whined, drawing up to lean over Jasper instead. He then let out another huff and finally tore himself away to sit up.

[lobo]

Jasper only faintly noticed Aiden watch him as he stretched, but the realization still had the college boy blushing brightly. He tilted his face a bit to hide it, letting his arms lift into the air and his slightly sore legs stretch out some as well. Once he was satisfied with his stretches, he turned his focus to Aiden as he explained the situation with Danny. He hummed a little sound of thought, glancing towards the clock as well as he thought the situation over. Though at Aiden's suggestion he nodded, smiling brightly now. "He can help us pick some good games. That's a good idea," he decided, nodding his head in agreement.

The college boy was actually just about to crawl off the bed and start getting ready, but before he could there was an arm around his waist and he was being dragged back down into the bed. A startled yelp left his lips, before he blinked up at Aiden with wide eyes. He was both aroused and shocked all at the same time, and the two conflicting feelings had him struggling to react. Though his cheeks were easily brightening to a shade of red, and he finally breathed a little giggle as Aiden spoke. He leaned up a bit to return the kiss, his hands fighting slightly against Aiden's hold in a feebly attempt to touch the other male. His actions were useless, as even with one hand Aiden could hold both of Jasper's down with ease. The boy shuddered under the other's touch though, a soft noise slipping from his lips as he kissed Aiden just a bit deeper. His body arched towards Aiden's as soon as the other was above him, and his cheeks blazed brighter at the compliment.

However, as the other male pulled away, leaving Jasper a little breathless, the college boy suddenly whined. He pushed himself to sit up, and the gave Aiden's shoulder a little shove. "You did that on purpose," he pouted, narrowing his eyes in feigned anger as he finally moved to his feet. He was a little wobbly, but still managed to hobble to his bag of clothes. "You're too hard to resist. I think it's a little unfair to me," he added now, wiggling his finger at Aiden as he pulled out a fresh pair of boxers to slip on.

[Midori-Hime]

A grin slowly spread across his face hearing the other boy whine, though it seemed he had also lost his breath. He blinked at the shove and chuckle, playfully shoving him back. "I never said I didn't…" He smirked and then stuck his tongue out at the other boy. But he let Jasper get up, following after him with a sigh. "Unfair to you?" He asked then, turning to Jasper and raising a brow. In an instant he was behind Jasper, his hands on those bare cheeks before he could pull up his boxers to cover them. "Feeling better?" He asked against his neck, giving his bottom a gentle squeeze as he kissed his neck a few times.

If he could have his way, Jasper wouldn't be leaving that bed for days… But sadly they had obligations. Already he was eager to have him again but he had to reign in his hormones before they got him into trouble. With a pout and a whine he managed to pull himself away and turned to get dressed himself. Perhaps once their naked flesh was covered up he would be less tempted.

He found a pair of ripped jeans and a simple grey shirt with a few little holes worn into the collar and bottom hem. Though he paused for a moment, looking down at himself. He mostly just dressed for comfort and wore what he had until the clothes were literally falling apart. But now that he was dating Jasper, he suddenly felt the urge to get a new wardrobe. Even if Jasper loved him for how he was… He still felt like he wanted to take care of his looks a little better. Aiden turned back to Jasper once he was dressed and then smiled. "Shall we then?" He asked, tilting his head and waiting until his boyfriend was ready.

[lobo]

Jasper nodded his head when he was questioned, glancing back at Aiden with a brief pout. He then bent over to start sliding on his boxers, eventually straightening to slide them over his thighs. Though his actions paused instantly when he felt the presence behind him, and his breath caught when Aiden's hands were on his backside. He resisted the urge to reach back and swat them, remembering something about confidence. So, instead of pushing the hands off, Jasper pushed back a little, smirking over his shoulder at Aiden. "A little...but maybe you should get back there and look?" the boy chirped, but it was just as Aiden was pulling away. Jasper shot the boy a playful wink, before a laugh fell from his lips and he quickly yanked his boxers on the rest of the way.

Once he was at least slightly covered, he felt like he could relax a little more. He then tugged his own ripped, black jeans from his bag, sliding them up his legs quickly. A thought occurred to him then, and he went to grab his glasses before he turned towards Aiden with a smile. He wordlessly moved for the boy, taking a step around him last second to poke his head into the other male's closet. He still was without a shirt. "One sec," he chirped when asked if he was ready, carefully sifting through the t-shirts hanging in there.

He eventually found one that he decided looked comfortable, and cute, before he slid it off the hanger and pulled it over his head. He tucked the long sleeved shirt into his jeans a bit, then pushed the sleeves up to his elbows. "Now I'm ready," he decided, turning to Aiden with a wide smile. He held his hand out towards Aiden then, blinking up at the boy with another wide grin.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden smiled to see he was still shirtless and nodded, letting him have a moment. However, as Jasper stepped over towards him, he watched the other curiously. And then Jasper instead moved to his closet and Aiden stared after him, utterly confused. "W-what… are ya doin-" He asked softly, tilting his head. And then his eyes widened as Jasper pulled on one of his shirts, a warm blush creeping over his cheeks. He bit his lip, admiring Jasper in his shirt and was surprised by how much it turned him on.

"Y-yeah… Okay." He muttered then, rubbing the back of his neck anxiously before he took Jasper's hand. They started off down the street with Aiden gently leading him along to a small comic book and game shop in town. They mostly sold just vintage games and collectibles along with having a pretty good selection of comics too. Along the way Aiden had texted Danny to let him know where to meet up. It was only a few blocks away before Aiden led him down a few stairs into the bottom floor of the building. It was a pretty neat shop even if it smelled a bit like a musty basement. "Let's see… there's some over here for the Super NES." Aiden said, leading him over to the long glass counters where they kept the games. "But if there's anything else you want to look at, feel free!"

After browsing for a few minutes another boy suddenly appeared behind Aiden and suddenly caught him in a choke hold. "Hey there, Ace!" The dirty blonde boy said with a grin as Aiden squirmed. "Ugh! Come on, Swayz!" Aiden said, breaking out of the hold by nudging the other boy in the ribs. "Ow! Easy!" The blonde complained, then paused to look at Jasper curiously. "Jasper… This is Danny." Aiden said, finally introducing him as he rubbed his neck absently. They were a similar height, though Danny was a bit more filled out than he was. "Oh, so this is the infamous Jasper I've heard all about…" He said with a playful grin, giving Aiden a sideways glance before looking to Jasper. "Nice to finally put a face to the name… You know, it's all I've been hearin' for the past two weeks…." Aiden glared at him and gave him a look that seemed to be a warning not to say any more.

[lobo]

Jasper was rather pleased to see that Aiden seemed to like that he was wearing a shirt that belonged to the other. Though it did make the college boy blush a bit, he managed to not look away, and instead admire the fact that Aiden was also blushing. The other male was looking rather shy, and it was adorable in Jasper's eyes. He didn't get to admire for long though, as his hand was taken and he was being guided out of the apartment complex. The shorter male stuck close to Aiden as they walked, leaning his cheek against the other's bicep as they went. He kept their fingers laced together, arms swinging absently as he glanced around while they walked. He was starting to learn and grown comfortable with the new surroundings.

As they finally reached their destination, Jasper's excitement was beginning to build again. His blue eyes darted around with fascination and curiosity, his mouth hanging open in awe. "I've never been to something like this before," he whispered, gripping onto Aiden's hand a little tighter. He managed to refrain from dragging Aiden throughout the little shop, the curious boy wanting to look at each thing that was here. He knew better though, and decided to follow Aiden around instead. "This place is so neat," he breathed, blinking at Aiden with those wide, excited eyes.

Jasper eventually regained control of his thrill, and he was able to relax and browse the store with Aiden more calmly. However, as another male appeared, the boy jumped in surprise and watched the interaction with wide eyes again. As he realized that it was just Danny, his body relaxed and he smiled at the two friends. When the attention was directed towards him, Jasper's cheeks quickly flushed a bright red, and he dipped his head respectfully towards the boy. The further the conversation went, the darker Jasper's cheeks began to blush. "Th-thank you. Hopefully all good things?" he chuckled softly now, taking a little shuffled sept closer to Aiden. "Nice to meet you, too though," he added quickly, stretching a hand out towards Danny. He wanted to make a good impression on the close friend of his boyfriend.

[Midori-Hime]

"Definitely... You should have heard him gushing-" But he was cut off suddenly as Aiden's elbow swung back into his ribcage. He coughed a moment. "O-ow..." Danny whimpered and glared at Aiden while he rubbed his side. Aiden only smiled at Jasper, ignoring him for a moment. "Uh, yeah! Nice to meet you too." The blonde replied, taking his hand and giving it a nice, friendly shake. "You're right though, he is pretty cute... Ya know, for a guy." Danny teased then, throwing a smirk Aiden's way. Aiden gave him a look and quickly the other boy tensed, almost expecting another elbow.

"Stop teasing my boyfriend..." He said playfully, but truthfully his heart was racing as he heard that word come from his own mouth. Danny blinked then, his smile fading a little before it came back twice as big. "Really~?" He then glanced between the two of them. "Well congrats!" He said, giving Aiden a hard pat on the back. "Hope I won't be the third wheel then..." Aiden shook his head and shifted closer to Jasper. "Jasper wanted to invite you. We were just looking to pick up a new game or two. Have any suggestions?"

"Hmm... Let me see if they have it." Danny muttered, thinking to himself. Though as they started to look through the case, he glanced to Jasper and Aiden and smiled. He then pointed to the case. "Ah, hell yeah! They have it!" He said, deciding he would buy it for them. Aiden smiled at his friend and then nudged Jasper softly. "See anything you want to play?" He asked, looking over the games. He hoped Jasper was having fun and would enjoy Danny's company as much as he did. While it wasn't exactly a deal breaker if Jasper didn't care as much for his friends, it would make him so happy to know that they all got along well with his boyfriend. And there was no question in his mind that the gang would like Jasper as well.

[lobo]

Jasper laughed softly as Danny began to mention how Aiden would speak of him, a light blush already beginning to coat his cheeks. Though he pouted as Aiden elbowed the boy, and he reached out to give him a gentle push. "Be nice. I want to hear what you said about me," he teased, offering Danny a sympathetic smile. He gave the other boy's hand a gentle shake before slowly releasing it. Danny's next words had his eyes widening, the blush on his cheeks darkening a few shades. "O-oh..oh thank you," he stammered, lifting a hand to try and hide his face. He shuffled a bit closer to Aiden, embarrassed but also...flattered, to be complimented like that.

And Aiden's following words had his smile returning, the dimples on full display as he reached out to squeeze Aiden's hand. He knew it was already official, but hearing the words from Aiden's lips had his head thudding with joy. Danny's acceptance was also thrilling, and helped Jasper start to relax a little more. "I promise you won't third wheel. I really wanted to meet you. You seem really important to Aiden," Jasper added quickly, offering Danny another wide smile. He didn't want the other boy to think he was invited just so the two others could flaunt their relationship. He truly wanted to get to know and hopefully get along with people so close to Aiden. And so far, things were going better than Jasper had expected.

He followed between the two friends, sticking close to Aiden as Danny went on a hunt for a specific game. He left just enough space to hopefully not crowd Aiden too much, not wanting to make Danny uncomfortable by being overly touchy. He blinked at Aiden when he spoke then, head tilting to the side before a blush coated his cheeks. "Oh..I don't have a preference really. I don't know much about games," he admitted sheepishly, a little laugh leaving his lips. He really didn't mind the games they got, so long as all of them enjoyed the time together. "Should we go get snacks and things too?" he asked then, perking up as he followed the boy through the little gaming store.

Though Jasper was a little too shy to initiate conversation first, he had a few questions he was dying to ask Danny, most of which involving Aiden. He just couldn't ask them with his boyfriend present, as it may embarrass the other male. They weren't even bad questions, mostly curiosities about funny past stories that he may be able to share. "I guess I never asked, but how long have you two known each other?" Jasper piped up now, looking between the two friends curiously.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden blinked at the push and then blushed a little. He was suddenly a bit embarassed and worried about all the dirt Danny could spill on him. Though he was glad to see the way they seemed to be getting along already. Jasper's stammering and the blush on his cheeks had him grinning. His hand found Jasper's, holding onto his fingers subtly as they browsed around the store.

Danny then looked to Jasper, a little surprised to hear that he was so eager to meet him. He smile then and gave Aiden a look. "Awwww~" He suddenly wrapped an arm around Aiden's shoulders, draping himself on the slighter taller boy. "Is that true?! Am I important to you~" Aiden groaned and shoved his friend off of him. "No, not at all. Go take a walk in traffic, will ya?" Danny gave him a mock look of horror and then turned his gaze back to Jasper. "Ugh, he's so terrible. What do you see in this guy?"

Aiden rolled his eyes and sighed. "Swayz, shut up already..." Danny's jaw dropped. "You see how he talks to me? And he's supposed to be my friend..." But Danny was fighting a smile the whole time and finally gave a chuckle, deciding to leave Aiden alone. Aiden looked to Jasper with a warm smile then. "Don't worry... I'll teach you. You don't have to be good, it's just fun to play." He assured him, sneaking a little kiss to his cheek when no one was looking. "Yeah! Of course we can get some snacks. We'll stop at the convience store after this..." Eventually Aiden decided he had enough games at home and didn't find anything else he wanted, so they settled with the game Danny had picked out. Once it was paid for, the three of them left the game shop and started for a small corner store to get some snacks. Danny looked up at the question and smiled. "Since middle school... I remember he was such a quiet kid. Hardly talked to anyone, even when people were giving him shit. Then one day a Jock wouldn't back off. I was about to step in when Aiden just like, snapped. Nearly dislocated the guys arm. It was fucking awesome..." Danny explained, very animated as he talked. "That's when I decided I wanted to get to know him. I definitely didn't want to get on his bad side, anyways..." He laughed. Aiden looked down a little, rubbing the back of his neck with a nervous laugh, not sure what Jasper would think of all that. But then, he supposed it probably wasn't much of a surprise.

[lobo]

Jasper found the teasing between the two friends to be extremely humorous, and the light giggles that fell from his lips were hard to hold back. It was a bit of a relief, to see that Aiden had someone who seemed to care about him, just as a family member should in most cases. The teasing and the playful gestures were exactly as what would be seen by siblings, and it warmed Jasper's heart to know that Aiden wasn't completely alone. It also made him feel a new kind of special, as he was being introduced into Aiden's life, and his newly created family. And of all people, Aiden picked Jasper to be his boyfriend. That alone was enough to have Jasper's worries brushed away for the time being. Maybe everything really would continue to stay as perfect as it seemed to be now.

And as Aiden agreed to the snacks, Jasper was quick to grin up at the other in excitement. He hoped that meeting some of Aiden's friends would also help get him surrounded by good people, like Aiden. He hoped that this would be something that he could benefit from, in some way or another. So far, Danny seemed like a good guy, which gave Jasper hope that the rest of Aiden's friends were the same.

Jasper allowed himself to fully take Aiden's hand once they were out of the little gaming shop, his attention turning to Danny as the male began to explain when he made Aiden. Their long friendship was a surprise to Jasper, but it also made him smile. He hoped that meant Danny had been there to take care of Aiden during the mishap with his father. The last thing he wanted was Aiden to have experienced that all on his own. The rest of the story didn't come as much of a surprise, but it did have Jasper laughing quietly. "It's hard to feel bad for the guy when he seemed to have deserve it. But...I guess this means you've kicked ass for a long time, huh?" Jasper teased, releasing the other boy's hand to reach up and give the back of his neck an assuring squeeze. Jasper was well aware of Aiden's protective nature, and in a way, he was proud that the other stood up for himself. Not many people could do that.

He let the conversation die down a little as they reached the little convenience store, his excitement seeming to build again. He grabbed onto Aiden's hand, giving the male a gentle pull as he went into the store. "What should we get?" he chirped, blinking at the other two guys. He was enjoying his time with the guys even more so than he had expected, and he was hoping that Danny wasn't too repulsed by him as well. He wanted to make a good impression, but he also was finding it hard not to cling to Aiden too much.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden glanced down at thier hands, smiling to himself. Danny didn't seem to notice and even if he did, he wouldn't care. It was more that Aiden was apprehensive about being affectionate in public. But Jasper made him feel comfortable, and safe, and he began to realize he could care less what anyone else thought. Jasper was the only one that mattered now. He gave the boy's hand a gentle squeeze, relieved at the sound of his laughter. He found himself laughing as well. "Heh, I guess.. but the guys are the one's who really taught me how to kick ass." Danny chuckled. "Yeah, but even then, you're still the best out of all of us... Except for Alpha maybe. But then he's the master so..." He shrugged as they entered the corner store.

Danny found himself snorting as he watched the smaller male practically yanking Aiden into the store. He watched them with a thoughtful gaze and then wandered through the aisle to pick what he wanted. "Get anything you want." Aiden told him, still hand in hand as they wandered. "Hmmm..." He mused, looking over the bags of chips. He grabbed some potato chips and dip. Danny soon came back with a large bag of beef jerky.

Aiden let Jasper decide on the last snack, but the idea was that they would all share with everyone else. "Oh... Get yourself a drink too." Aiden stopped suddenly by the refrigerators and grabbed a coke. Danny got himself an energy drink which earned him a smart comment from Aiden. And then they made thier way to the counter. Danny paid for his own share, grabbing a pack of cigarettes as well, and when it was Aiden's turn, he snatched Jasper's snacks from his hands and put them on the counter as well, paying for all of it. And then they were headed towards his apartment. "Are you excited for a night of gaming fun?" Aiden asked, nudging Jasper playfully. He'd be lying if he said he wasn't excited too. Danny opened his carton of cigarette's and bumped Aiden, offering him one. Aiden was about to grab one but then suddenly glanced towards Jasper, not sure how he would feel about it. "No thanks, I'm good man..." He said.

Suddenly Danny paused, patting himself down. "Ah, damn... I don't have my lighter." Aiden sighed. "I'll grab you one... Wait here." Aiden offered, giving Jasper a soft smile. "Be right back." It was only a few feet for him to run back into the convience store. Danny smiled at Jasper as they waited before racking a hand through his dirty blonde hair. "Look... I dunno how much he's told you, but Aiden's gone through some shit in his life. And somehow, despite all that... He's still the most caring guy I know." Danny spoke of Aiden fondly before looking into the other boy's eyes. "Take care of him, hm? I've never see him look at anyone... the way he looks at you." Danny's tone was a bit stern, but quickly his expression softened again. "I'm counting on you..."

[lobo]

Jasper smiled at Aiden's laughter, loving the way the sound warmed his heart. Though he was just now starting to pick up on the new names being tossed between the two boys. Names like "Swayz" and "Alpha" were finally starting to surprise the college boy to hear. He remembered Aiden calling Danny "Swayz", so he figured it must be a nickname of some sort. That thought made him curious about what Aiden was called, but he decided it was a question for a later time. Maybe when they all got back to the apartment, and when he was a little less distracted by the convenience store.

He pondered over what snack to get as he walked beside Aiden, those bright blue eyes hunting through each aisle carefully. As Aiden and Danny made their choices, a little smile spread across Jasper's lips. He held a finger up to Aiden, signaling he would be right back before he was scurrying away from the two. He ducked into an aisle not far from them, grabbing a bag of cookies. He quickly returned to the two other males, smiling sheepishly now. "I have a sweet tooth," he laughed, his cheeks a little shade of red with embarrassment. He slipped his hand into Aiden's again though, clutching onto his cookies with the other. When Aiden mentioned drinks, Jasper watched the two guys grab drinks for themselves before he hunted through his options. He copied Aiden's choice and grabbed himself a coke as well, deciding it would be a better choice than something energetic.

As they approached the payment counter, Jasper slowed his steps a bit so that he could fall into line behind Aiden. However, before he could react his items were being taken and Aiden was paying for the two of them. His mouth fell open in a silent objection, a quiet whine leaving his lips. "Jerk," he muttered under his breath, narrowing his eyes at the other male. The glare was only brief though, as he was soon smiling once again. It was almost frightening how in love he was with that boy. The thought made him smile wider, and once the snacks were paid for, he made sure to go around and grab all the bags so Aiden couldn't. He stuck his tongue out playfully at the other, but stuck close as they made it outside the little store.

Jasper looked up at Aiden when he spoke a question, the college boy's eyes instantly brightening. "I'm very excited," he admitted, a little laugh leaving his lips. "It's going to be hilarious, I bet," he decided, grinning up at Aiden now. He went quiet when he took notice of the cigarette packet now, his head tilting to the side just the slightest. He even noticed Aiden go for them, but something made him stop and reject the offer. He knew he shouldn't be surprised that Aiden smoked, but for some reason the thought never crossed his mind. And though he didn't mind smokers, he couldn't help but still be worried. He knew the health issues that were connected with smoking, but he wasn't Aiden's mother. The boy could do what he wanted, and Jasper wasn't going to nag him about it, or tell him something he probably already knew.

He didn't get much of a chance to mention it either, as Aiden was off jogging back into the little store for a lighter. The boy pursed his lips now, turning his attention to Danny as the male started to speak. He could feel a weight slowly start to stack on his shoulders with each word the blonde boy spoke, but instead of slouching, he only stood a little taller and smiled. "Don't worry. I've never met anyone like Aiden before. I'd be quite an idiot to let him slip through my fingers. And...I love him. I'm not going to let anyone hurt him again," the words were brave despite the timid boy, but there was a determination in his gaze. Yet, behind that determination was...fear, and strong self-doubt. Jasper knew he couldn't protect Aiden from everything, and part of him was worried that maybe he would hurt Aiden somehow. Dwelling on it only made his straight stance start to diminish, and the college boy's eyes dropped away from Danny then. "If anything, he'd be the one to leave me. You have nothing to worry about," he whispered, rolling his bottom lip between his teeth. The words sort of just left him, and once they were out, he couldn't take them back.

[Midori-Hime]

Danny smiled at his response. He could tell Jasper meant it when he said he loved Aiden. It was a tall order to say that he'd never let anyone hurt Aiden again. But even if it wasn't a promise the boy could actually keep, Danny could see the determination in his eyes and tell that his heart was in the right place. That was all he could really ask for... Someone who truly loved Aiden and wanted to protect him for a change. "Well good luck with that one. You'll have your hands full..." Danny commented with a playful laugh.

Danny then tilted his head, watching as the boy's demeanor slowly change and he talked down on himself. "Why would you say that?" Danny frowned a little then. "I guess your relationship is pretty new... But you should know, Aiden isn't like that. Once he has his heart set on something..." He started to say until he say Aiden coming out of the store. "Here..." He handed the lighter to Danny, giving a little huff of irritation, but it was all in jest.

"Alright, no more pit stops right?!" Aiden said suddenly, wrapping his arm around Jasper's shoulder, drawing him closer as they walked. "Let's get this party started then." Danny and Aiden chatted about work and other mundane topics as they walked and it wouldn't be long before they were headed up the stairs to Aiden's apartment. Immediately Aiden set all thier snacks on the floor near the edge of his bed and started to get the Tv and game system set up. "What do we want to play first?" He asked, laying out some of his multiplayer games. "We'll have to take turns... But do you want to play first, Jasper?" He asked, looking to him softly. Danny was busy opening the bag of chips and jerky.

[lobo]

Jasper wasn't quite sure how to respond to Danny now, the thoughts in his head beginning to cloud just a bit too much. Luckily for him, he didn't even have to come up with a response as Aiden was soon returning to them. The sight of the other male was enough to have Jasper perking up again, the smile returning to his lips. He knew all of his thoughts was just his mind overthinking, and he did his best to tamper down on the negativity. He didn't want it to seem like he didn't believe Aiden's love. He also didn't want it to seem like he thought Aiden was going to get rid of him so quickly. He just couldn't help but think about all of the 'what ifs.'

Jasper almost eagerly tucked himself against Aiden's side, deciding that he could through caution to the wind. He wanted the closeness of the other male, and unless told otherwise, he was going to take what he could. He stayed rather silent on the walk back, only adding his own input when he had something to say. He stuck close to Aiden during the walk though, relaxing a bit as they entered the now familiar apartment. That was when Jasper finally decided he could give Aiden some space, going ahead to kick off his shoes beside the door and out of the way.

He then made his way to the bed, plopping down on the edge of it to watch Aiden start setting up the game. He watched the male curiously, but his eyes went wide when he was offered the chance to go first. "Me..? You want me to go first?" he laughed, his cheeks instantly beginning to heat up shyly. "I want to but... Can you teach me how?" he asked sheepishly now, patting the bed next to him so the other boy would sit. "You can even pick the game for me," he decided, grinning up at Aiden. He had played a fair share of video games, but it had been quite some time. Plus, he wasn't sure he had ever played on the type of console that Aiden had. He did hold his hands out for the controller, still rather excited to get to play some games. He knew it would be embarrassing for a while, but that didn't mean it wouldn't also be fun.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden laughed softly at the other boy's blush. "Of course I will..." He said, shaking his head. "What kind of boyfriend would I be if I just threw you to the wolves." He teased, unraveling the cords from the controllers. "Here, this game is pretty simple and don't worry, you're not fighting us." He popped the game in and started the system before he sat on the bed. However, instead of sitting next to him, Aiden swung his leg around so that he sat behind Jasper, pulling the boy back against his chest. Danny hardly seemed to mind and only smirked to himself, getting ready to play.

"So here... Pick which turtle you want..." He said, pointing to the different buttons, showing him which was to attack and kick, and jump. "And you can do a jump kick if you do these together... But don't worry, you'll be just fine if you just button mash too." He chuckled softly, guiding Jasper along as he and Danny beat up a bunch of bad guys. "Good... Oh, a bunch of guys are going to come out of that door!" Aiden smiled as he watched Jasper play, letting his hands drop finally to wrap around the boy's middle. "Oh, behind you!" He warned and then smiled, resting his chin on Jasper's shoulder as he watched him play. He hoped Jasper was enjoying it.

"Oh, grab the pizza box there... It restores your health." He pointed at the screen and then glared at Danny, as if warning him to let Jasper have it or he was gonna get up and beat him. But Danny was knew enough to leave it for Jasper. "What, you think I'm such a terrible person?" Danny commented and then continued on until they reached he first boss. "You can try to jump kick him but it's best to wait until he lands on the ground... Then run in and kick his ass!" Aiden watched with excitement, his hands twitching a little against Jasper's stomach as he watched. "Yeah, that's it!"

[lobo]

Jasper made sure to pay close attention as Aiden explained how the controls worked, his body slumped back against the other boy's chest happily. He nodded along to show he understood what was being said, a grin remaining spread across his lips. "Mash the buttons. Got it," he giggled once Aiden finished his instructions, the college boy smiling back at Aiden before he turned his attention to the little television. He shifted on the bed a bit, criss crossing his legs so he could rest back against Aiden a little more comfortable. He didn't even feel all that emarrassed about the affection in front of Danny. It was too much of a comfort to have Aiden close to him. Plus, if Danny didn't like it, Jasper was sure the other male would say something about it.

As the game went on, Jasper grew more and more focused on what he was doing. He listened closely to Aiden's advice, little laughs and occasional curses falling from his lips. He did quite a bit of bouncing, mostly when he would lose health or take down a guy. His excitement was almost palpable, and the grin never once left his lips. Though he did settle a bit when he felt Aiden leaning into him, his eyes momentarily leaving the screen to glance towards his boyfriend. The thought still made his heart thud a little faster, and the wide grin on his lips softened to something a bit more content.

Jasper continued to follow each of Aiden's instructions, managing to be rather decent at the game. The boss stage had him bouncing again though, soft laughter falling from his lips anytime he would miss or get knocked around. It wasn't until he and Danny were victorious that he sank back against Aiden again, leaning his head back against the other's shoulder. "We did it!" he cheered, another giggle falling from his lips. He moved one of his hands to press it against Aiden's, enjoying the hold that the other had on him. "Do you want a turn? I kinda want to see the pros at work," he laughed, blinking back at Aiden curiously.

He did lean forward a little though, reaching of the edge of the bed to grab his little bag of cookies. After a moment of struggles, he managed to tear open the packaging and pluck a cookie out of the confines. Instead of eating it, he held it over his shoulder towards Aiden's lips. "Cookie?" he offered, giving the boy another wide smile. It had been such a long time since he last felt this content. He felt like he belonged somewhere. Like he belonged with someone. Aiden had changed his life, and for that, Jasper would be forever grateful.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden smiled with every bounce and every curse, holding back a soft laugh every now and then as he watched the other boy. Ugh, he so cute... I can't stand it." He thought, his arms squeezing him just a little bit tighter. If he could have his way, he'd never let Jasper go even for just a moment. The boy's exciment was highly contagious and Aiden found himself grinning as he watched them play. "Not bad~ Not bad at all." He praised when they defeated the boss and took the opportunity to cuddle Jasper closer as the boy leaned back into him. "Yeah... We'll play another round. And then I want to play with you." He said softly, looking into his eyes.

Having Jasper's head tipped back on his shoulder like that was horibbly tempting. Though just as he decided he wanted to steal a kiss, the boy sat up suddenly. Aiden almost let out a whine as Jasper pulled away from him, his hands suddenly grasping for his shirt. But once he realized Jasper was only reaching for some snacks, he settled back down again and blushed a little. He blinked as a cookie was held up infront of his face and then smiled, taking the cookie from his hand with his mouth and chewing it. "Hmm~" He purred happily, giving Jasper a little squeeze around the middle now that the boy was resting back against him once again. "Thank you~"

His hands held the controller out infront of Jasper, keeping him close as he and Danny started the next level. He would tense occasionally, holding his breath for a few moments and then exhaling heavily when he finally remembered to. They were a pretty good team, taking out all the baddies mostly with ease. Occasionally he let out a curse when one caught him off guard. But otherwise he was having a good time and it was generally a fun, relaxing game to play. "Yeah, take that you fuckers!" Danny shouted suddenly as he whipped one guy off the screen. They took down the boss pretty quickly, obviously having had played it enough to know what to do.

Though before they played another level, Aiden decided to have some snacks first, sliding from behind Jasper to grab his soda and take a drink. He then dug into the chips and dipped one, but held it out to Jasper first instead. With a smile he then grabbed another for himself. "Having fun?" He asked Jasper, glancing over at Danny who was stuffing his face with jerky and a few chips. He was so happy that his best friend and boyfriend were getting along. His friends helped to mold him into the person that he was today, or at least the best parts of him, so it was important to him that Jasper at least got along with them too. But then, Jasper was the sweetest boy he'd ever met. He couldn't imagine him not getting along with everyone, unless there was a reason.

[lobo]

Jasper munched on his cookies as he watched the two friends play, his eyes occasionally flicking back to observe Aiden's reaction to certain things. Some of the expressions made him giggle, but he mostly just admired the other while he had the chance. Though his gaze whipped back to the screen when Danny shouted, a laugh falling from his lips in amusement as he saw the enemy guy get knocked out of view. He let himself settle back against Aiden again, now watching the two of them easily take down the boss. Jasper absently brushed the fingers of his free hand along Aiden's knee in the process, feeling the most relaxed that he had in a very long time.

Once the level came to an end, Jasper was excited to get his turn to play with Aiden. But first, the boy moved out from behind him, earning a pout from the college boy. He watched the other go for the snacks, and instantly gravitated closer to do the same. Only he didn't have to, as Aiden returned the favor from earlier by handing him a chip. He accepted the chip with a grin, taking it from Aiden's hand in the same way that the other had taken the cookie. At the following question though, Jasper was quick to nod his head. "Lots of fun. I'm really glad we could do this. Thank you," he chirped, a little blush spreading across his cheeks. Aiden had done this for him. Aiden was willing to accept Jasper into more parts of his life, and that alone was enough to warm the college boy's heart.

Though now Aiden was much too far away, so Jasper reached out to snag the hem of the other's shirt, and give it a few gentle tugs to bring him in closer. "Ah! The two of you were using names.. Ya know, like Ace, and Swayz. I'm assuming they're like..nicknames? Is that right?" he decided now was an alright time to express his curiosity, his gaze lifting to blink up at Aiden. He had a feeling the names held some sort of significance, and he wanted to figure out what it was. There was typically a story behind those things, and Jasper just wanted to learn more.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden smiled back at Jasper brightly, snacking on a few chips himself. Some how his smile grew even bigger when Jasper said that he was having a good time. Danny smirked then. "Thank you. I finally got to meet the person responsible for turning my friend into a blushing, blabbering idiot." He said as a kindhearted joke. In truth, he couldn't recall a time where he'd ever seen Aiden laughing and smiling so much. However, the joke earned him a smack on the back of the head from his friend. "Oh shut up..." Aiden grumbled, looking down into his bag of chips to hide the slight color on his cheeks.

Aiden blinked then as Jasper tugged on his shirt and glanced back at him curiously. He then tilted his head with a warm smile and suddenly wrapped an arm around the boy, yanking him closer. He then listened to Jasper curiously, blinking at his question. "Ah, yeah... All of our members have a code name of sorts. Well, a nickname really." He smiled. Danny nodded. "Yeah, Aiden is Ace... Because when it comes to a fight, he's our Ace in the hole. He's actually one of the smaller guys in our group, so they never think he's much of a challange... Until Aiden hands thier asses to them." He laughed. "Mine is Swayz... Because I'm particularly good at getting into druken fights!"

Aiden snorted then, leaning closer into Jasper. "Yeah, that's what he says... But the real name we dubbed him is Swayze, because of this one move he pulled in a bar fight." He said before laughing suddenly. It was easily to tell that he was reliving the memory in his head. "If only you could have seen it. We got into a bit of a tiff with some other guys at the bar. It ended up turning into a huge brawl and this asshole-" Aiden explained, gesturing at Danny suddenly. "-Thought it would be really bad ass to jump off the pool table and body slam this other guy on the ground. Except the guy totally saw it coming and lifted him up into the air. It was beautiful! Like that scene in Dirty Dancing, before he sent Danny flying into the tables!" Aiden said, falling back and laughing. "Yo, will you shut up about that already!" Danny whined, quickly yanking off his shoe and throwing it at Aiden, who just barely rolled in time to dodge it. "Okay Swazye, calm your ass..." He chuckled then, wiping a few tears from the corner of his eyes. Danny continued to glare daggers at him, though there was a sheepish blush on his cheeks.

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Danny's words had Jasper grinning widely again, and the boy turned to give Aiden a look of affection. He even reached over to give the other's cheek a poke, easily picking up on the light color that had started to appear there. "Isn't it cute? The big ol' bear even has a soft spot," Jasper continued on the tease now, a little laugh falling from his lips. He loved getting to see the light blushes that would appear on Aiden's cheeks every now and then. It sometimes seemed as though he was the one to do all the blushing, so it was always pleasing to see Aiden's tough exterior melt into something as adorable as embarrassment.

The boy easily melted into Aiden's hold then, tucking himself against the others side happily. Though he began to perk up as he was given an explanation for the nicknames, listening intently to the stories behind each one. "Ace...awwh, that's cute. It suites you," he chirped, reaching out to give Aiden's hair a gentle ruffle. He grinned at the boy then, before turning his attention to Danny as the other described his nickname. He hummed a little noise of thought, deciding that Swayz seemed fitting for Danny as well.

However, Aiden's snort caught his attention, and Jasper glanced back just as the male leaned closer. He tilted his head as Aiden corrected the story, a little smile curling onto Jasper's lips at the other boy's humor. Aiden's laughter had him grinning, and his excitement grew to hear the true story. He listened intently as the story was told, and his own laughter bubbled up out of his chest halfway through. He could just imagine the fight, and the way Danny had been lifted by the other man. By the time Aiden finished the true reasoning, Jasper was holding his gut as he continued to laugh. "I can't believe you thought that would work," Jasper giggled, gradually calming down his laughter until it was just little chuckles. Though now that he thought about it, he wondered what sort of nickname he would've been given had he ever been in a gang. He was sure it would be something skittish, or maybe even a bit childish. Or maybe nerdy, or goofy. He definitely couldn't fight like Aiden, and he didn't get as drunk as Danny had been to earn his nickname. "I think that's nice...that all of you have a special sort of nickname derived from a special incident. I like that," Jasper decided then, smiling at the two friends. "Even if it's from something as silly as jumping off a pool table," he teased, sending Danny a playful smile.

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Aiden pouted a little. "I-it's not supposed to be cute... It's bad ass." He grumbled, though that earned a laugh from Danny, glad someone else knew how he felt when the guys picked on his name. His blush only deepened as Jasper messed with his hair. But really, he didn't mind if it was Jasper that thought his name was cute.

Danny was quickly pouting though as they both laughed at his story. But then, even when he thought back to it, he found himself chuckling along with them. Danny had always been the class clown and even if he pretended to be butt hurt, truthfully, he thrived off of people laughing both at him and with him. "Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time." He joked, chuckling. "Don't worry... I'm sure you'll earn one for yourself in time. Even if it's unofficial..." He teased back.

Aiden smiled at them both, entertaining the idea of Jasper getting a nickname as well. Though he couldn't imagine what it might be right now. He continued to snack with them and then after a little while, Aiden grabbed the control up again. "So then, wanna play a round with me?" He asked Jasper, handing him the other controller. Danny wiped his hands on his pants as he finished his last bite of jerky. "You guys can play a few rounds, but then I want to play my game."

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Jasper only laughed at Aiden's little grumble, choosing not to embarrass the other anymore by calling him cute again. Instead he only laughed along with the friends, feeling like a part of the group for the first time in many years. Jasper coudn't believe how welcoming and accepting Danny had been of him. Not that he had expected Danny to completely dislike him, he had just been expecting the worst just in case it happened. But instead he was being accepted, and even included in on past jokes and teasing between the guys.

He especially perked up when Danny mentioned him getting his own nickname, a grin quick to light up Jasper's lips. "You really think I could?" he asked, a bright excitement gleaming in his gaze. All he wanted was to be welcomed by all of Aiden's friends, and for some reason earning his own nickname made him feel as though that would be the ultimate acceptance. After that comment was made, Jasper couldn't seem to stop grinning. Aiden was changing his life in so many different, pleasant ways. It was mind boggling.

Though he shook off his thoughts when Aiden spoke, quickly nodding his head. "Definitely!" he decided, taking the controller that was handed to him. He then pushed himself up to sit criss cross again, resting the controller in his lap. "If you do something to make me die, I will find a way to retaliate," he warned now, narrowing his eyes playfully at his boyfriend as they got ready for the round to begin.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden quickly nestled up next to him and started the next level. "I would never... What kind of person do you think I am?" He pouted. "You're my partner after all..." He nudged him playfully and then guided him through the next level. Contrary to what Jasper was suggesting, Aiden was very protective of Jasper. Any time he got cornered by an enemy, Aiden was on them, getting them off his back and of course saved all the health for him to take first.

By the second round Jasper was getting pretty good at it, in his opinion and he smiled, having lots of fun. When they finished off the next boss, Aiden turned to him with a grin. "Yeah! Good team work!" He praised, high-fiving Jasper before leaning in to kiss his cheek softly. "Alright, alright... My turn!" Danny said, getting up to put his game in next. "I'll challenge Aiden first..." He smirked, taking a seat on the floor on the other side of Jasper.

Once Jasper gave up the controller, he started the next game. However, this one proved to be more difficult as you could actually injure your partner in this one. "Hey man! What the fuck?!" Aiden yelled suddenly as Danny 'accidentally' booted him across the screen. "Sorry~ But it's your fault, you got in my way!" He retorted with a cocky smirk. Suddenly Aiden turned on Danny, fighting each other instead of the enemies. "Ugh, you dick!" Danny complained, fighting back until Aiden ended up killing him first. "Ah, what the hell..." Aiden grinned then, looking down at him with a smug smirk on his face. "You done now? Shall we actually play the game?"

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Jasper laughed softly at Aiden's response to his weak threat, leaning into the other with a pleased smile. "I was just making sure. I never know what you may have up your sleeve," he giggled, resting his cheek against Aiden's shoulder. He then turned his focus to the game as it started, eyebrows furrowing in concentration. He easily picked up on Aiden's protectiveness in the game, and the realization had him smiling to himself throughout most of the round. He even found himself purposely getting his character caught into trouble just so Aiden would go around and kick the ass of the attackers. "My savior~" he chirped at one point, grinning up at Aiden. Even in video games, Aiden was keeping him safe. Jasper only wished he could do the same in return.

The thought didn't linger long, and he was soon laughing and working hard at the game. He cheered when they beat the boss, returning the high five with a wide smile. "We make a good time," he decided, blushing lightly at the kiss to his cheek. He then looked towards Danny and laughed, watching as the other boy eagerly got his own game set up. He willingly handed over the controller, stretching his arms into the air. "Something tells me this one will be interesting," he chuckled, glancing between the two friends.

He then got settled as the two started the game, shifting around until he was laying down instead of sitting. He scooted close to Aiden, resting his cheek against the boy's thigh as a makeshift pillow. Now that his excitement was settling to something more calm and relaxed, Jasper was able to feel the exhaustion start seeping into his bones again. Despite taking a nap earlier, his body was still feeling the effects of their frisky business earlier that day. That didn't keep him from laughing as the two friends fought against each other in their game, occasionally cheering Aiden on in his little battle against Danny. It wasn't until the two actually started to play the game a little more seriously that his eyelids started to get droopy, occasionally drooping closed before they would pop back open in an attempt to stay awake. Though his fight to stay awake wasn't long lived, as he eventually dozed off with his cheek still resting against Aiden's leg.

[Midori-Hime]

Aiden glanced down at Jasper as he shifted to lay beside him and when he had a free moment between loading the next level, he brought his hair down to stroke through those dark curls. He tried to keep still now that Jasper's head was rested on his thigh, not wanting to disturb him too much while he played through a few levels. Though he couldn't help the occasional cursing as he and Danny ended up killing each other by accident on occasion.

Though after a little bit, he had a chance to glance down, realizing that Jasper had fallen asleep. He smiled softly, brushing some hair from the sleepy boy's face. It wasn't all that late yet, but he could understand after thier rather eventful day that Jasper just be tired. He looked to Danny with a grin, nodding his head down to the boy on his lap. "I guess we should wrap it up for tonight." Danny chuckled softly and nodded. "Yeah, sure." He then got up to gather his things. Aiden watched him, carefully setting the controllers aside before he looked up at Danny again. "Thanks for coming over..."

"Yeah, don't mention it. I should thank you. And Aiden... I'm really happy for you." Danny told him softly, putting a hand on his shoulder and gripping it gently for a moment before he started towards the door. "I'll see myself out... Talk to you later." He said, glancing to Jasper before waving to Aiden and leaving quietly. Aiden let out a soft sigh and then looked down at the boy sleeping on his lap. He turned off the TV and then attempted to lift Jasper from his lap. "Shh~ Come lay with me..." He whispered softly, hoping that he wouldn't disturb Jasper's sleep too much. Though he decided instead of making Jasper flip around, he simply laid him back down on the bed as he was and brought their pillows down to the opposite end of the bed to lay with him. Aiden then quickly turned off the light and curled up next to Jasper, his hand reaching out to gently stroke over his back and he watched him. It wouldn't be long before he too was drifting off to sleep.

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Jasper would only occasionally stir at the little outbursts between the two other boys, but otherwise he stayed peacefully asleep even as Danny started to pack up. He just faintly heard the exchange of conversation, but he was only awake enough to curl up a little further, face nuzzling against his makeshift pillow. He drifted off again at some point, but stirred when he felt himself getting moved. A sleepy whine left the boy's lips, his eyes squinting open just slightly to glance around while Aiden moved about. He slowly lifted a hand to push his glasses off his face, and instead of setting them somewhere safe he just nudged them off the edge of the bed and onto the floor.

His eyes slid closed again after a moment, feeling the bed shift as Aiden came back to join him. He instantly huddled closer, fingers gently curling into the fabric of Aiden's shirt. He buried his face against the fabric, mumbling something along the lines of "love you" before he was drifting off to sleep again.

Due to how early the boy had fallen asleep, Jasper was wide awake rather early the next morning. The sun had already come up, but it was around the time he typically would get up for classes. He didn't make a move to get up though, only snuggled up closer to Aiden. He tucked his face against the others next, his fingers sneaking under the other's shirt to trace little designs against Aiden's bare skin. Now that he was awake, he felt bad for having fallen asleep without saying goodbye to Danny first. He was sure he would get a chance to apologize the next time he saw the boy though.

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Aiden was still sound asleep, used to sleeping in a bit most days. Though as Jasper nuzzled closer, he murmured softly, wrapping his arm around the other boy unconsciously. The gentle touches against his skin started to rouse him from his sleep however and he smiled a little. "Mmm... tickles..." He muttered into his pillow, his eyes still reluctant to open. It was just so peaceful having Jasper's presence there with him, especially when he first woke up.

Though after a moment he suddenly lifted his head and caught Jasper's lips in a soft, warm kiss. Finally he opened his eyes, looking down at the other boy. "Good morning... Sleep well?" He asked, then rolled back over to stretch with a soft groan. He smiled, actually feeling pretty well rested for the first time in a while. Aiden then curled back up to Jasper, holding the boy close. He just didn't want to let him go and nuzzled into his dark hair.

A moment later, Aiden lifted his head suddenly. "Mm, what time is it? Do you have class today?" He asked quickly, worried that he'd caused Jasper to miss his classes again. Despite his selfish desire to keep Jasper with him all the time, he wouldn't allow him to get in the way of Jasper's studies.

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Jasper moved his free hand to his lips so he could muffle a giggle, finding the sleeping Aiden to be too adorable. Especially when the boy would mumble in his sleep, and even seemed to gravitate closer to Jasper. The sight had him smiling, a warmth setling in his chest as he got some time to just admire his boyfriend. He even let the little giggle slip past his hand when he saw Aiden smile, realizing then that the other boy was starting to wake up. "Does it?" he whispered in reaponse to Aiden's little mumble, continuing his gentle strokes across the other's skin. He stayed silent after that, trying to decide if Aiden was waking up, or planning on going back to sleep.

He didn't have to consider the question for long, as Aiden's lips were quickly meeting his. A little laugh fell from his lips, but he managed to return the kiss despite his wide smile. "Good morning. I slept great, actually. Sorry...for falling asleep in the middle of our hangout," he apologized sheepishly, a blush working its way across his cheeks. He knew he must've been exhausted if he had just dozed off like that. Especially in the middle of the entertainment.

Jasper was too content in the warmth of Aiden's arms that he wasn't quite worried about anything at the moment. That is, until Aiden spoke and he started to question the day, and the time. Realization soon kicked in, and Jasper's mind was wiped clean of sleep. "Oh shoot. I completely forgot school," he mumbled, carefully pulling himself free from Aiden's grasp. He scrambled off towards the nearest mirror, rubbing at his eyes and using his fingers to brush his hair. "I'm so sorry. I completely forgot I had classes today," he mumbled, quickly returning to the bed now. He felt around on the floor until he grabbed his glasses, placing them onto his face. "Do you want to walk with me? We'll have to power walk a little but...I'll only be a couple minutes late," he assured, reaching out to pull on Aiden's arm. He didn't want to just run out without the boy, and plus, Aiden had made him promise not to go around this neighborhood alone.