Zephyros Aetai
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Dec 10, 2009 0:45:52 GMT -5
"It feels better to hear it too," he said softly, pulling Jason a little closer. "I love you too. And I know, but it's not like you didn't get clean. That mouthful of soap three days ago tasted really bad, by the way."
He just sighed again happily. They were probably going to get weird looks if Jason's family caught them hugging in the hall, with Jason's hair still wet and everything, but he didn't care. He had Jason, in the right form. "It was driving me crazy not to have the right form in my arms at night. Woke me up a few times."
He chuckled, "Once I woke up and wondered when my family'd gotten a dog before I realized what was really going on. I don't think I've ever blushed so badly, and pretty much alone even."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Dec 10, 2009 1:00:16 GMT -5
Jason laughed. "Well, you did say you'd always wanted a dog, and for a while you had one. It was just lucky you got one you already love." He snuggled close to Zeph with a happy sigh, but slowly his eyes grew distant and thoughtful.
"I have to wonder," he murmured, "how all of this is going to affect us all in the long run... I mean, so much has happened to both of us in such a short time frame. I don't know what my parents really thought of me being canine for over a week, and with you being injured on top of that... I just hope they don't blame themselves, for whatever reason. It was none of our fault that those things happened, but they happened anyway.
"I just hope they don't feel the need to shorten my leash, so to speak... I mean, we were alone when it happened, and I doubt they'll want us going out alone again for fear of something else happening. I don't know what my father would have done if something had gone wrong. He doesn't show it often in obvious ways, but I know he loves me deeply. I mean, I'm his only son."
Jason trailed off, blinked and shook his head. "I'm sorry, I'm ruining the moment... here we are trying to cuddle and I'm off in my own little world of angst." He smiled and nuzzled Zeph again. "I'll stop talking now."
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Zephyros Aetai
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Dec 10, 2009 4:03:27 GMT -5
Zeph put a finger to Jason's lips, smiling. "No, you have a very valid point. They probably won't let us out alone. I told your father about what happened in the hotel room before I was kidnapped... that might make him a bit less willing... and I don't think I want to be alone outside of this house. We were alone when I was taken too. A shorter leash, as you put it, wouldn't bother me at all.
"Normally the wind needs to be free, but this Wind wouldn't mind being contained for a little while. So long as that isn't being separated from you. That's been my worst nightmare since October... Losing you, for any reason." Zeph sighed a little, putting his head back on Jason's shoulder despite how awkward it was becoming. He must have hit a bit of a growth spurt while Jason was a wolf, because Jason was the only measure of comparison he really cared about.
He twisted his head to look up at Jason, smiling. "I know he loves you a great deal, because if he didn't, I wouldn't be here." Then his expression fell. "But if I hadn't been here, then you wouldn't have been vulnerable and they wouldn't have been able to get you."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Dec 10, 2009 11:20:24 GMT -5
"And what makes you think it would have gone differently if it had been anyone else walking with me?" Jason asked softly. "This wasn't your fault, Zeph. It was just bad luck that you were aleady injured when they hit you and took me. If you'd been at your full strength I know you would have been able to fght them off. But that doesn't matter now. I'm home, I'm alive and safe, and I have you. That's all I need."
He pressed close to Zeph, kissing his neck. "Though I have to agree with you... I don't think I want to leave the house again for a while unless I have to. And... you told him about what we said in the hotel?" He looked at his boyfriend, incredulous. "How did he take it?" We're still allowed to be together; that's a good sign... it must not have been too bad. Right?
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Dec 10, 2009 12:06:44 GMT -5
"He said... what was it... That he respected me for being mature enough to tell him... which I wasn't, I was just tired and in a lot of pain and thinking out loud, and that he respected that we were mature enough to talk about it. He also thanked me for not putting my pleasure above your beliefs. Or something like that. It almost seemed like he trusted me with you more after I told him about that," Zeph said thoughtfully. He moaned a little when Jason kissed his neck, shivering.
"That is not fair. You haven't kissed me in so long and now you're doing that to me," he said softly, kissing Jason back. His hand twined in Jason's hair, holding his head where Zeph could easily kiss him. "I love you," he said, kissing him again.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Dec 10, 2009 12:25:58 GMT -5
"I love you too," Jason murmured into the kiss, one hand in Zeph's hair and the other wrapped around a fistful of his shirt; he was careful not to hold too tightly, to let him breathe easily. "I'm glad Father took it well... no matter what your frame of mind was when you said it. At least you were being honest. I respect that." He met Zeph's eyes and smiled.
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Dec 10, 2009 12:46:39 GMT -5
"I don't like lying," he said softly, smiling at him. "I would only lie to you to keep you from worrying, but it never worked so I gave up on that."
He touched Jason's nose lightly. "This always gave me away," he chuckled, kissing his nose. "My current state of mind is debatable as well. Though... the fact that they're hitting me like this means I don't hurt as much. A week ago, I would have still been in pain even with these pills."
Blinking, he yawned and put his head back on Jason's shoulder. They still made him tired, but he was getting used to always being on the edge of sleep. It was irritating, but probably better than the pain he would be in. I can't let myself get addicted, though... He sighed and just closed his eyes. "I'm so glad I have you back. I wish I'd been more help getting you back, though..."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Dec 10, 2009 13:24:24 GMT -5
"It's okay," Jason smiled, nuzzling him gently. "You were there, and you did what you could. That's enough."
He looked around at the sound of footsteps behind him, blushing a little. "Hello, Mother."
Heidi smiled and nodded to them both. "Hello, Jason, Zeph. It's good to see you back on two feet again. How are you both feeling?"
"Much better now that I can actually talk to you," Jason grinned, slipping away from Zeph and hugging his mother. He looked back at Zeph, waiting for him to respond.
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Dec 10, 2009 13:42:30 GMT -5
Zeph had to refocus before he could respond. One minute he was hugging Jason, the next Jason was hugging his mother. Not that Zeph begrudged her that, but he was a little slow on the uptake at the moment. "I'm okay. Not all here, obviously... But Jason is."
He smiled, shaking his head a little. Stupid drugs. He hated having to choose between feeling a little out of it and being in too much pain to focus. Though that was better than his earlier choice of not being able to eat from pain or not being able to eat from medication... Rubbing his eyes a little, he just smiled again. "Eventually I'm not going to need to take this stuff at all and then I can be normal."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Dec 10, 2009 14:22:45 GMT -5
Heidi smiled. "Time heals all wounds, they say."
Jason gave an odd, sad smile, remembering when Zeph had told him about the wounds he couldn't even speak to his parents about. I hope so... But some wounds take more time to heal than others, and some can't be healed at all.
His mother smiled as she kissed his forehead. "Come on. Everyone will want to see that you're human again." She slipped away and started to head toward the stairs. Jason nodded and started to follow, looking back at Zeph and holding out a hand, wanting his boyfriend to follow him.
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Dec 10, 2009 14:34:19 GMT -5
"Khronos is good about that," he said softly, slipping his hand into Jason's and letting Jason pull him along. As long as I have you, any wound is survivable. How long it is going to take to heal is a different matter, but with you...
I wonder if Casper knew about that, would he feel safer in letting us be together? There is little pleasure in that thought for me right now... All I want is Jason's presence.
He smiled at Jason, his thoughts only lightly reflected in his eyes.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Dec 10, 2009 15:50:11 GMT -5
Jason smiled back, taking Zeph's hand and squeezing it lightly as he drew him gently forward, seeing the thoughts reflected in his eyes. "You'll be fine, my heart," he whispered, pressing close to him as they headed down the stairs after Heidi.
Casper looked up from his seat on the couch, and smiled when he saw the three of them coming down the stairs into the living room. "It's good to see you human again, Jason."
"It's good to be human again," Jason laughed in answer. "I'll have to get used to seeing things from a taller perspective again. Being able to actually talk to people is great too."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Dec 10, 2009 15:55:33 GMT -5
"And not using your tongue to give kisses," Zeph mumbled softly. He stayed close to Jason, though not for the same reason he had when first coming. Now, he felt confident in how the family felt about him... including that they knew how he felt about Jason. After all, being catatonic just because someone else was missing had to be a strong sign, right?
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Post by Jason Hiller on Dec 10, 2009 17:23:24 GMT -5
Jason laughed, and his parents smiled. Casper looked up as Helen and Ariadne entered the living room from the kitchen; seeing that Jason had returned to human form, they hurried to greet him. Jason smiled as he was enveloped in a grouphug. "Hello to you, too... I've missed this."
"Haven't we all?" Helen laughed. "You look well. How's your back?"
"It's okay, considering what happened," Jason answered. "Feels good to have the stitches out, finally. Now I'm going to have to get used to walking on two feet again, among other things."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Dec 10, 2009 17:30:46 GMT -5
Zeph backed away a little. This was different than his own reunion with his family... If nothing else, Jason seemed to be far closer to his family, and he didn't need Zeph at his side. Jason was mostly healed, and he had so much to say...
Zeph almost felt like he was intruding. Better to let them have Jason to themselves for a bit... it wasn't fair for him to monopolize Jason here, like Jason was able to do with him in Greece. Zeph sighed. It was oddly comforting to see such a tight-knit family, though he almost wished his family was the same way. Perhaps it wasn't possible when all four children were male and the same age.
Or maybe it was the money. But that didn't change how Zeph felt about paying for things. Money was his only advantage. Jason.... Jason had all this. I don't think you have any idea of how lucky you are, love.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Dec 10, 2009 17:49:50 GMT -5
Jason smiled peacefully in his sisters' embraces, one arm wrapped tightly around each of them. He had missed this so much... and he knew his family had missed him too. Having him home wasn't the same as having him human. "I love you... all of you. I missed you so much..."
"We know," Casper murmured in his ear, his smile evident in his voice.
Jason jumped a little, but smiled; he hadn't heard his father approach. He wrapped his arms around his father, looking up at him, his face sobering slightly. "Thank you for coming for me... I owe you so much. You and Zeph and Professor Harris, and Seth..." He hadn't heard from Seth in a while. How was he doing?
"What kind of father would I be if I didn't make every attempt to protect my family?" Casper asked softly. "Don't answer that."
Jason had to smile. His father gave him a brief squeeze and drew back, and his sisters did the same, just smiling quietly at him. Jason smiled back, looking around and taking in their faces, feeling his heart flooded with love. I'm so lucky to have all of this... a home, a loving family and a boyfriend who would risk their lives for me... life itself is a blessing. Thank you, God, for all of this.
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Dec 10, 2009 18:02:57 GMT -5
Zeph moved forward a bit when the Hillers backed off. He wormed under Jason's arm, hugging him close with his head on Jason's shoulder. "You know... we should find out how Seth is. I mean, we haven't heard from him really... I haven't spoken with him since school!"
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Post by Jason Hiller on Dec 10, 2009 18:07:29 GMT -5
"Good idea," Jason nodded, looking up at him. "But I don't know his cellphone number or anything... does he even have one?"
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Dec 10, 2009 18:13:41 GMT -5
"I don't know, but I do know he's a pretty famous artist. I bet he has an agent, and if we find the agent and can prove we know Seth, then we can find him," Zeph grinned. "If nothing else, I could probably bribe him. It's sad that it works, but I don't create this world, I just live in it."
He pulled away a little, going to grab his laptop. He brought it in the living room and set it up, gesturing for Jason to sit with him. "Here, got his website. I bet Seth wasn't much involved with this. It's totally commercial, and we both know Seth isn't like that. Look, a note about how he'd been missing... wow, it's a blog about the search for him... the memorial... and the news that he'd been found. Pity they were looking in the wrong part of the country for him, you might not have been taken at all if he'd been found sooner."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Dec 10, 2009 18:28:53 GMT -5
"Well, what's past is past," Jason murmured, scanning the webpage as he sat on the couch next to Zeph. "And what's lost is found." He smiled. "Hey, there's the number for his agent. I'll grab my cell..."
He started to stand up, then sat down again. "No I won't, I had it on me when I was taken, and that whole outfit is gone now. Oops." He sighed, looking apologetically over at his father. "Sorry, Father."
"Phones are replaceable," Casper shrugged.
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Dec 11, 2009 12:36:44 GMT -5
"Unlike you," Zeph said softly, kissing Jason as he handed the laptop over and pulled out his cell phone. Dialing quickly, he listened for the click.
"Mr. Hamilton? I was wondering if there was any way I could contact Seth Larisha. You see, he's a good friend of mine... No I am not a scam artist. I go to school with him. ...Sir, if you would just give me a moment to explain... Yes I can prove I am a friend. His closest friends are Ayden Daire and Demetri Flickama. He grew up in Texas, used to vacation in California as a child, and you have to use email to communicate with him during the school year because his school is in a dead zone. ...Also, his last name was originally Normin."
Zeph paused, listening for a moment. "Oh good, nice to know you believe me. I was about to resort to bribes. My name is Zephyros Aetai. There's a painting of me on your website, which Seth has already paid royalty on. ...Yes, that Zephyros Aetai. Might I have a number that I can reach him at? ...You can? Wonderful. Thank you very much, Mr. Hamilton."
Zeph sighed, rolling his eyes. "I'm on hold at the moment. This man is worse than a lawyer. He's connecting me to Seth's phone now."
He put the phone on speaker, moving it away from his ear. At least this time it was fully charged and things weren't time sensitive anyway.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Dec 11, 2009 13:15:54 GMT -5
While Zeph was occupied with the call to Mr. Hamilton, Casper remembered the ring Zeph had given him for safekeeping. He took it out of his breast pocket and handed it to Jason. "I believe this is yours."
Jason nodded, smiling at the sight of the ring. "It is. I assume Zeph gave it to you to keep for me... thank you." He slipped it onto his finger, watching it catch the light. He hadn't quite gotten used to not wearing it; it was oddly cool on his finger since his body heat hadn't yet warmed it. That would change. If at all possible, he would never take it off again.
He moved his eyes to Zeph, waiting patiently for Seth to come on the line.
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Post by Seth Larisha on Dec 11, 2009 20:46:22 GMT -5
Seth jumped when his phone rang, pulling out out of his pocket with surprise. "James, I told you I wasn't... Oh. OH! Yes, please do. Sorry guys, I need to take this call."
Ayden raised a brow at Seth as he stood and walked over to near the bathrooms so as to avoid interrupting anyone else's meal. "Hey Zeph. I'm really happy to hear you're okay. How's Jason?"
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Dec 11, 2009 20:49:08 GMT -5
"Ask him yourself, you're on speaker," Zeph grinned, though he knew Seth couldn't see his expression. "We just wanted to hear from you, seeing as we haven't really gotten the chance. Sorry we had to go through your agent; neither one of us have your number. In fact, he just directly connected us."
Zeph shifted to lean against Jason a little, putting his head on Jason's shoulder.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Dec 12, 2009 0:17:11 GMT -5
Jason grinned, turning toward the phone as he wrapped an arm around Zeph and held him close. "Hey, Seth. It's good to hear from you. I'm doing fine; I just got my stitches out this morning, so I'm still kind of getting used to being human after being a wolf for so long. I missed being able to talk. What about you? How are you doing?"
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