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Post by Jason Hiller on Oct 28, 2009 21:56:13 GMT -5
Jason nodded, nuzzling Zeph. He didn't really want to move, but he didn't want his hours of work on that painting to go to waste. "You're going to have to move first, since you're lying in my lap," he laughed.
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Oct 28, 2009 21:59:58 GMT -5
"Damn," Zeph sighed, sitting up slowly. He pulled himself to his feet, reaching awkwardly for one of his crutches as he held himself up with the chair. "How did I manage to keep them out of my own reach?"
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Post by Jason Hiller on Oct 28, 2009 22:04:41 GMT -5
Jason smiled, quickly getting up and retrieving Zeph's crutches for him. "I have no idea."
He waited until Zeph was steady before taking a step toward the door. "So where should we start looking?"
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Oct 28, 2009 22:40:15 GMT -5
Zeph sighed, settling the crutches under his arm. "The family room. C'mon..."
He started limping toward the room, coming in and settling himself in a chair with a soft sigh.
Dawn was sitting on the couch, sipping at a mug of coffee and looking through what appeared to be a catalog.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Oct 28, 2009 22:45:10 GMT -5
Jason smiled and cleared his throat softly to announce his presence before speaking to Mrs. Aetai, rather nervously.
"Hello, Mrs. Aetai... If you have a free minute, I'd like to show you something."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Oct 28, 2009 22:47:28 GMT -5
She looked up and set the book down. "Of course Jason."
Zeph groaned, leaning his head back against the chair back. "If you don't mind, Jason, I'm going to stay here... It hurts to move around too much yet." He rubbed at his chest, the lower left. Stupid wired ribs... Could be worse. They could still be digging into your lung. Count your blessings, Zephyros.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Oct 28, 2009 22:52:54 GMT -5
Jason nodded, turning slightly to lead her out of the room. "It's in the dining room... I realize I still need to tidy things up in there, but I wanted you to see this first. I can't clean up until it's out of the way."
He led the way to the dining room, bringing her around his easel so she could see the finished painting. He stood off to the side, his smile apprehensive.
"I painted this for you... I figured you'd appreciate it because of your beliefs. Do you like it?"
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Oct 28, 2009 22:54:36 GMT -5
Dawn gasped, "Jason, it's lovely! I didn't know you painted..."
She looked over at him, confused, "Thank you but... why would you paint something for me? I was.. less than kind to you when you first came."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Oct 28, 2009 23:04:45 GMT -5
Jason's smile slowly lost its nervous edge. "I used to be a very faithful Catholic until I came out as gay, which wasn't very long ago. I still hold to a lot of the Christian beliefs -- particularly forgiveness." He met her eyes, and his smile widened. "I'm willing to put our past disagreements behind us."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Oct 28, 2009 23:20:27 GMT -5
She smiled back, glancing back over her shoulder in the vague direction of the room Zeph was sitting in. "As am I. I am sorry, however. For what I said. I was wrong."
Zeph limped up behind them. "Think now is a good time to tell her, Jason?" he asked with an arch tone. "While we're being all... good mood and all?"
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Post by Jason Hiller on Oct 28, 2009 23:54:22 GMT -5
"I don't see why not," Jason answered Zeph, then turned his gaze back to Mrs. Aetai. How, he wondered, was he going to soften this blow...
"There's something you should know about me," he told her, his nervousness returning. "I am... not... exactly... human... all the time. Sometimes I... change into a wolf. Only sometimes. When I need to. When I'm in danger, or when someone else is. It's easier to defend myself that way. Um..."
He swallowed, and his next words came in a rush. "Ihopethisdoesn'taffecthowyouseeme..."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Oct 29, 2009 0:11:11 GMT -5
Dawn blinked, looking at him in shock. "You... you're a werewolf?"
"He is. And if he wasn't, I'd be dead many times over," Zeph told her, limping to stand beside Jason. He met his mother's eyes calmly.
"A... werewolf?"
"Yes mother. Just as I am a mage," Zephyros said softly, biting his lip. Maybe this had been a bad idea... but she needed to know. It wasn't right for her not to know.
Dawn looked like she'd been hit in the head and was just waiting to fall. She shook her head, looking over the boys' shoulders to look at the picture of the Virgin. Her gaze flickered between the three things, then settled on the two boys in front of her. "Normally I would panic... but after this past month, a werewolf seems almost nothing compared to what normal humans can and will do."
Zeph's shoulders relaxed a little. "So... you... you're okay with it?"
Dawn nodded, giving them both a smile. "As long as you two are happy... I can be content."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Oct 29, 2009 13:39:03 GMT -5
Jason's newfound friendly feelings for Zeph's mother increased significantly at her words. A smile of relief and joy lit up his face as he looked at her and spoke in answer.
"Thank you, Mrs. Aetai. You have no idea how much that means to me."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Oct 29, 2009 13:52:31 GMT -5
Dawn smiled a little. "No woman would have been able to save my son... and I never saw him so happy with anyone else..."
She looked at her son, who shifted just a bit closer to Jason. A difficult move, considering the bulky cast that held his leg still. Zeph looked at his boyfriend, then at his mother.
"Well, this is getting awkward..."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Oct 29, 2009 18:23:11 GMT -5
Jason nodded, grinning. "Yeah, just a little..."
- - -
Jason sat on his bed with his knees pulled up to his chest and his cellphone held rather tensely against his ear. He waited through several rings before hearing the click, then began speaking into the phone in German.
<Hello, Mother. How are you?>
Heidi Hiller's voice was full of clear relief as she answered him in the same language. <Better now that I know you're alive. We heard about a kidnapping close to where you said you were staying. A Zephyros Aetai... and isn't that who you're staying with? Is everything alright?>
Jason nodded, though he knew his mother couldn't see. <Yes, everything's fine. The people responsible have been well dealt with, and Zeph is alive. He's home now, and doing fine. I’m okay, too.>
<That’s very good to hear. I’m glad you’re safe. We were so scared when we heard the news…>
<I know,> Jason said soothingly. <But it’s all over now. I’m sorry I haven’t called you sooner, but I was so worried for Zeph… you understand…>
<Of course.>
<Who is that, Mother?> spoke up a voice in the background on the other end of the line. Jason grinned at his sister’s voice as he latched onto it. <Hello, Helen!>
There was the sound of fumbling, and then Helen spoke into the phone. <Jason! We’ve been worried sick! We heard about your boyfriend’s kidnapping, and the rescue… tell me you weren’t involved!>
That was easy enough, Jason thought. <No, I wasn’t. I’m okay, and so is Zeph. He’s getting better.>
<Good,> Helen said, sounding satisfied. <That’s good. I hope some good has come of your trip…>
<It has,> Jason smiled. <Zeph’s mother accepts me for what I am and who I love, which is more than I could have hoped for.>
<That’s wonderful!>
<Tell me about it. How are things at home? Are Father and Ariadne doing okay?>
<They’ve been worried about you… we all have. They’ll be glad to know you’re okay. Father is at work and Ari’s out with her boyfriend -- I’ll tell them you called after they get back.>
<Thank you,> Jason smiled. <There’s something I need to ask Mother… could you put her on again, please?> His stomach was starting to twist now; what would she say to his request?
<What is it, Jason?> Heidi asked, taking the phone from Helen.
<It’s nothing much… just… may I bring Zeph home with me when I come back?> Jason asked. <I’ve told him about Germany, and he’s dying to see it with me. I think it would do him a lot of good, to distract him from what happened.>
He waited anxiously, hearing only silence on the other end for a minute or so. Finally his mother spoke again. <I’ll have to discuss this with your father. I have no objections to it -- heaven knows you deserve some happiness after being so frightened for your boyfriend -- but we all know your father must have the last word.>
Jason nodded, his stomach settling somewhat. He had his mother’s support, at least. <Thank you, Mother. You have no idea how much this means to me.>
<I’m sure I do. Casper will be home from work in an hour. We’ll talk about it, and I’ll call you back when we reach a decision.>
<Thank you again,> Jason smiled in relief. <Give Father and Ari my love, okay?>
<I will. I’ll talk to you again soon -- I love you.>
<I love you, too,> Jason smiled. <Bye.>
He hung up, setting the phone down on his pillow with a sigh before flopping down onto his back, clasping his hands behind his head. Well, it was a start, at least.
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Oct 29, 2009 18:44:34 GMT -5
Zeph peeked his head in, limping into the room carefully. "So... All I heard was a bunch of German and 'I love you' at the end."
He moved to a chair and settled down carefully, keeping the crutches nearby. Leaning forward, he looked at Jason curiously. "That's the first time you've called, isn't it..."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Oct 29, 2009 18:57:55 GMT -5
Jason nodded, his expression unreadable. "Yeah... I pretty much forgot about everyone else when you were in danger..." He trailed off, pushing away the memories, and jumped on another train of thought.
"But! My mum says she's fine with me bringing you home, and she's going to talk it over with my father when he gets back from work in an hour. And I'm fairly sure my sister Helen is going to help sway him in my favor," he grinned.
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Oct 29, 2009 19:24:01 GMT -5
"Our favor," Zeph said, smiling at him. "That's great. I hope he's okay with it. I want to meet your sisters."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Oct 29, 2009 20:04:41 GMT -5
"Me too... I think you'd like them. I don't think I've ever shown you pictures of my family, have I? Helen is every bit as beautiful as her Greek namesake," Jason grinned. "Not to say Ariadne isn't beautiful."
He got up and moved to Zeph's side, snuggling gently against him. "I hope you have warmer clothes to wear... it gets a lot colder in Germany than here in Greece."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Oct 29, 2009 20:15:47 GMT -5
Zeph wrapped his arms around Jason, holding him as close as possible with his cast. "I know. I have my school clothes, and we could always just get me more."
He played with Jason's hair. "You've never showed me pictures, no. I find it rather funny that your parents obviously like Greek myths... and you end up dating a Greek."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Oct 29, 2009 20:18:52 GMT -5
Jason laughed. "It is ironic, isn't it?" He reached up to play with Zeph's hair, leaning in and kissing him. "And I wouldn't have it any other way."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Oct 29, 2009 20:32:35 GMT -5
"Just a little ironic. And I don't think I can be more content than I am with you," he said, kissing him back. Sighing, Zeph lightly punched his cast. "I. Want. To. Get. Rid. Of. This. Stupid. Thing. So. Badly. I want to be able to wander around with you again. I can't even really go outside much, except where the ball court is.
"Which is waste of time because I can't play."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Oct 29, 2009 20:35:31 GMT -5
"I hope you can take it off at least by the end of the summer," Jason said, leaning his head on Zeph's shoulder. "Limping around in that thing wouldn't be a good way to start the new school year. I know how much you love working out, and it would just get in the way..."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Oct 29, 2009 20:54:47 GMT -5
Zeph tapped it, "If my leg is still in this thing come autumn, I'm sure Miss Ellie will help put it right as rain. By then, it should be mostly healed if not completely. It does make it hard to do much of anything, though..."
He put his head against Jason's, petting his hair lightly. "And it's keeping me from showing you all the things I wanted to show you."
Zeph sighed softly, kissing Jason's cheek. His expression grew distant, pensive. So much had happened, had messed up his plans for this summer... and all because he'd wanted to surprise Jason with a silly little toy. He nuzzled Jason a little, sighing softly.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Oct 29, 2009 20:57:58 GMT -5
Jason nuzzled Zeph and kissed his lips in return. "I have you, alive and safe. That's all I need."
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