Jason Hiller
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Post by Jason Hiller on Sept 30, 2009 13:48:32 GMT -5
Jason's stomach tied itself in a slow, tight knot. His attempts at getting Zeph to relax were failing miserably. He could tell Zeph was still fighting not to cry again.
"Look at me, Zephyros," he said quietly, cupping Zeph's face again. He didn't like the idea of using Zeph's full name after calling him by his nickname for so long, but he needed to have his friend's full attention, and that seemed an ideal way to catch him off-guard enough to get it.
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Zephyros Aetai
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Sept 30, 2009 13:51:29 GMT -5
Zephyros blinked and looked at him, surprised at the use of his full name. He trembled a little, his fears reflected in his eyes which were starting to turn gold again. He twitched a little and they snapped back to green, telling Jason that part of the color was affected by his magic. The wind outside suddenly disappeared, making the room uncomfortably silent.
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Jason Hiller
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Post by Jason Hiller on Sept 30, 2009 14:01:18 GMT -5
Jason looked Zeph calmly in his color-changing eyes. "You don't have to be afraid of me. I'm not here to hurt you. I just want you to know that everything I've been telling you is the truth. Trust me on this. I'm not just saying these things to soothe you into a false sense of security. I'm not going to leave you because you lost your temper at some idiot with no sense of tact.
"I'm not upset at you. I don't want anything to come between us. I just want you to be well. If something's really bothering you, I want you to tell me. Even if it's about me. Especially if it's about me. Then I'll do whatever I can to make it alright." He gently stroked Zeph's cheeks with his fingertips, from eyes to chin, following the paths of his tears. "Can you do that for me?"
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Sept 30, 2009 14:12:53 GMT -5
Zephyros just looked at him for a moment, processing what he was saying. Then he threw himself again Jason, crying again. He nodded slowly with his head against Jason's chest, holding him close. Jason wasn't going to leave him... so he had no reason to do anything but cry himself out. As he sobbed, the tightness in his chest slowly faded, as did the knot in his stomach. His head still hurt, but that was to be expected.
Slowly his sobs eased and he relaxed... falling asleep with his head still against Jason's chest. His eyes were still red, but he was one of those people who could cry and still look beautiful, his face still its normal bronze-gold without any red spots to mar it.
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Jason Hiller
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Post by Jason Hiller on Sept 30, 2009 14:15:19 GMT -5
Jason gently laid Zeph down on the bed, his head resting gently on Jason's pillow. He leaned down and kissed Zeph's cheek, then stretched out on the bed beside him, watching over him, letting him sleep.
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Sept 30, 2009 14:43:37 GMT -5
Zeph shifted closer to him, looking calmer than he had for most of the day. He slept peacefully, holding fairly still... well, still for him. Eventually he ended up curled against Jason's chest, his face lightly pressed into it.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Sept 30, 2009 14:49:47 GMT -5
Jason softly stroked Zeph's hair, closing his eyes peacefully as the knot in his own stomach came undone. It occurred to him that Zeph probably slept in his (Jason's) bed more than he slept in his own. The thought made Jason smile to himself as he held Zeph gently against him, resisting the urge to fall asleep. He still needed to shower and change his clothes while the day was still young. He'd get to that once Zeph woke up.
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Sept 30, 2009 14:52:16 GMT -5
Zeph groaned and shifted, his eyes flickering open.
Oh, he did NOT feel good. Really, really did not feel good... he swallowed, closing his eyes again. Light hurt, and he almost felt like he was hungover or something. He curled up tightly, swallowing again.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Sept 30, 2009 15:00:09 GMT -5
Jason opened his eyes as Zeph woke up, groaning and shifting in his arms. He watched Zeph carefully, noticing that his friend looked rather unwell.
"Are you okay?" he asked worriedly. "Do you need anything?"
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Sept 30, 2009 15:06:05 GMT -5
Zeph shook his head, pressing his forehead against Jason's chest a little.
"Don't feel good..." he mumbled, still curled up. He reflected that he really should have actually eaten at lunch so that his stomach wouldn't hurt so much... or at least so he could throw up and feel better that way. His mouth was really dry too... he must have really gotten himself really dehydrated.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Sept 30, 2009 15:08:20 GMT -5
Jason leaned down and picked up the glass of water from where he had set it on the foor beside his bed. It had warmed a little in the sunlight, but still drinkable. He held it to Zeph's lips for him to drink.
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Sept 30, 2009 15:11:54 GMT -5
Zeph carefully sat up and took it from him, sipping at it slowly. It settled in his stomach oddly and he wrinkled his nose, hunched up uncomfortably. He leaned against Jason again, drawing comfort from his presence. Jason wasn't going to leave him; he was still there, still wanted HIM there... it helped. Even if he wished he didn't have a stomach at the moment. Or a head; it still hurt too.
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Jason Hiller
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Post by Jason Hiller on Sept 30, 2009 15:14:44 GMT -5
"Do you need an aspirin or anything?" Jason asked, knowing the kind of headaches that came from excessive crying. "I'll see if I can find you one..." He slipped away from Zeph, hovering nearby, still within arm's reach.
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Sept 30, 2009 15:20:27 GMT -5
Zeph looked at him gratefully, nodding very slowly. What time was it? His eyes looked around slowly, trying to find Jason's alarm clock. He was feeling far from hungry, but he also was just short of gagging and dry-heaving hurt worse that his hiccups. He was still curled up, his arms around his torso. Pressure usually helped when he felt sick, but it wasn't this time. His chin rested on his knees as he left his eyes drift closed.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Sept 30, 2009 15:23:42 GMT -5
Jason darted into the bathroom again and rummaged though the drawers, finding a bottle of aspirin and shaking two out. He replaced the bottle and returned to Zeph, pressing the pills into his free hand. He curled one arm around his friend, watching him in silence and concern.
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Sept 30, 2009 15:35:27 GMT -5
Zeph swallowed them dry, then had to get another drink of water when they stuck in his throat. He leaned against Jason a little, his eyes closed again. He knew it was going to take a while for the aspirin to work.
"Thank you Jason," he said softly. "I don't know what I'd do without you..."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Sept 30, 2009 15:55:02 GMT -5
"I'll always be here for you," Jason told him, clasping his hand around Zeph's and pressing close to him. "I promise."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Sept 30, 2009 16:01:37 GMT -5
Zephyros smiled, closing his eyes again as he leaned against Jason. He got a small smile.
"Am I allowed to call you my boyfriend yet?" he asked softly. He still didn't feel good physically... but it wasn't enough to keep his humor down now that he felt safe.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Sept 30, 2009 16:06:43 GMT -5
Jason laughed quietly. "If you feel comfortable with it," he consented.
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Sept 30, 2009 16:12:03 GMT -5
Zephyros smiled more at hearing Jason laugh, snuggling closer. It seemed everything was okay now... Except his stomach. He moaned a little bit, curled up tightly. "You wouldn't be my first boyfriend..." he said softly. "Though last time I was the older one."
The memory of his last boyfriend twisted his stomach and he gagged a little, pressing closer to Jason.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Sept 30, 2009 16:16:18 GMT -5
Jason gently massaged Zeph's stomach, trying to relieve his nausea.
"Don't think about the past," he told him. "We can't do anything about it. All we have is the present--it's ours to spend how we want. Together."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Sept 30, 2009 16:24:34 GMT -5
Zephyros smiled at the thought, his nose still wrinkled. "Jason, I think the only thing that is really going to help me feel better physically is something to eat. Which may or may not stay down."
"Besides... being with you helps put the pain of the past away. And reminds me that I'm not making a mistake, giving in to what I feel. Trusting someone again."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Sept 30, 2009 16:31:13 GMT -5
Jason nodded. "Trust is a horrible thing to have broken, and even harder to put back together. I feel honored that I'm the one to help you do that."
He got up from the bed, still holding Zeph's hand. "Let's go get you something to eat."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Sept 30, 2009 16:37:12 GMT -5
Zeph stood hesitantly, shaking a little. Maybe he was just feeling so sick because he hadn't eaten. Everything spun for a moment and he had to cling to Jason to keep his balance. He closed his eyes so he couldn't see everything spin. "Yeah... food... The only question is if I can walk that far."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Sept 30, 2009 16:42:17 GMT -5
"Maybe you should stay," Jason decided. "Sit down... I'll go and get us both something to eat. Is there anything specific you feel like having?"
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