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 Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 6:18 pm
David Keju JJ: *Blinks and shifts, looking up at Thanatos.* Sorry mate, I didn't mean to stick my nose in.. *Looks away in grim embarrassment, grabbing his book and stamping out the butt underfoot.* *He takes Thans hand and stands up primly, dusting himself off as he takes a long look out over the city.* Yeah, your right, theres work to be done, people to serve and its fair chilly.
"Let's go, kid. I'd hate to be the reason you catch a cold." He held the door leading to the dorm lounge open, still flashing a charming smile toward the other.
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Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 6:39 pm
JJ blushed, stepping lightly if unsteadily through the doorway. He turned half back to the cowboy for a moment, raising slate-blue eyes with some difficulty to meet the others. “I... I can understand it better then you think. Back home... Everyone pokes. And some things are personal... some things you jus’ gotta leave unsaid.” JJ smiled up at the taller man for second, watching the moonlight flick through his silver hair, before looking away and moving toward the rooms.
“In any case I’ll try not to pry, just whack me over the head if I get too questioning allright? ‘Cause I’m tactless, I won’t notice. “ JJ half reached back and then stopped himself, grinning.
“Fact is I keep thinking of you as family, more then that godforsaken Niff certainly.”
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Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 7:10 pm
Xan closed the door behind him, half listening to the rambling boy before he stopped in his tracks at JJ's last statement. Since when did anyone consider him family? He was a loner... to some extent. Xan couldn't help but question that statement. "Family? How is that? We barely know each other... you barely know me." He sounded slightly stunned if not frightened but continued down the small flight of stairs until they ended in the hall leading to the lounge. He had to wonder just how true JJ's statement was; after all since when did family kiss each other in such intimate ways? He still remembered that kiss and it somehow unsettled him... not at all unpleasantly.
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Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 7:29 pm
JJ blinked, pausing in the hallway. “Well I… oh.. I did it again didn’t I?”
He mentally chided himself for getting far too comfortable. “Sorry…I… It’s true though. Do we barely know each other? I - Well, I considered you a friend… “ JJ was stammering now, confused at his own thoughts, at his words being taken so wrongly.
He couldn’t think through it for a moment, the comfortable calmness that surrounded Xan, the contented sense of familiarity…
JJ shifted uncomfortably, aware of something else sparking off at his words, unsure of what it was.
“I… I could be mistaken, I apologise. Perhaps I have misinterpreted a situation?
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Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 7:43 pm
Xan sighed softly taking a comforting hand to JJ's shoulder. "Take a breather, kid. I didn't mean it in a bad way..." He scratched at his nose trying to word himself correctly. "Just don't be gettin' many folks 'round here sayin' that is all. Never expected to fit in so quickly." He smiled warmly squeezing JJ's shoulder softly before releasing it and walking ahead into the lounge.
They would find it empty. Much to Xan's liking he made his way to the couch flicking on the entertainment system and turned on some soft jazzy tunes. He patted the couch next to him, gesturing JJ over as he leaned back to relax. When he was certain JJ was within earshot he spoke again. "All's I'm sayin' is you gotta give me fair warnin' bout these things. Ya know? I'm not used to people callin' me a friend or considerin' me family. My own folks don't give two shakes of a lambs tail about me to say the least... so it's hard to swallow comin' from a perfect stranger. Though you're not a stranger... just sayin'." His eyes were closed while leaning back on the couch in deep thought. It was strange for him but it seemed JJ was an open individual and liked to share his thoughts and feelings with others. Xan would have to adjust somehow, he didn't like sharing yesterday's news with people let alone anything about his life or how he felt.
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Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 8:12 pm
JJ paused for a moment outside the door, spidering his fingers together in thought. For someone who read a lot he certainly seemed to find himself short of words in any situation that called for smooth verbalism. He fought down a hinting blush, following Xan into the quiet lounge.
He slid onto the couch, tucking his feet up as he listened. He watched Xan’s face as the cowboy closed his eyes. He watched the man’s face settle peacefully as he thought, and the younger boy let the silence sit for a moment.
There, he caught himself thinking. That instant... That’s what I meant. I know that... so who cares if I can’t say it?
JJ found himself smiling and gave a little sigh, closing his eyes and settling back into the crook of Xans arm.
“That’s fine.”
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Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 8:58 pm
Xan sighed as he shifted slightly to get more comfortable. He didn't seem to mind so much with JJ laying in the crook of his arm and even brought his arm around the other's shoulder a bit more comfortably. "You are a strange one, kid." Xan commented absently. "You remind me of my huskies. Wish I could bring them here with me... Atreyu and Pantera." He mused over the dogs a moment but then coughed suddenly shooting a sheepish smile toward JJ. "I'm not sayin' your a dog or anything. Just that you seem to like being around me. My pups are the same, they don't stray too far is all."
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Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 9:22 pm
Relaxing into the cosiness of Xan’s warmth, JJ let the jazz wash over him. He shifted quietly as the man spoke, soothed by his voice. “I love huskies…” he murmured, trying to stay awake. He lifted his head onto the cowboy’s shoulder and opened his eyes, the better to stay conscious. He looked up at Xan’s last comment and smiled, sweet and relieved. He did get it, after all.
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Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 10:02 pm
Xan chuckled lightly. "I'll arrange a meeting some time." He spoke softly dozing but not much tired. He noted JJ's heavy eyes and smiled sliding him against his shoulder more comfortably. It was all right, they could relax for a while before heading to their seperate rooms. He couldn't help shifting just enough to slide a bit of JJ's hair from his forehead. "You're going to be the death of me, kid." He smiled kissing his forehead softly. "It's the only time I'll show you any affection but for your own sake your going to have to start letting go." He murmured softed eyeing the other for any signs of wakefulness. His head feel back on the couch eyes closing in thought.
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 6:11 am
It was very early morning when JJ awoke, the sunlight slanting in through the lounge skylight. In the background, low jazz played in accompaniment to Xan’s soft snores. JJ smiled, nuzzling the cowboy’s shoulder lightly as contentment curled around him, more comfortable then in any feather bed.
Hi sighed and allowed himself a moment longer before sitting up. He glanced around hoping no one came in overnight, the last thing either of them needed was wild rumors.
He looked around at the silver-haired man and smiled, half tempted to let him sleep… but they should really move.
Mischief lit in his eyes and with a grin he flipped around and seated himself in Xans lap with a thump. “You sleep here all night, bed-head?”
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 6:28 am
Xan was content to sleep as long as nature would allow but it appeared some other force of nature had different plans. As JJ thumped into his lap, Xan jumped with a grunt snagging the poor boy around the waist and flipping them swiftly on the couch. Within moments JJ was on his back hands pinned above his head with Xan hovering over him groggy from sleep. "That's a dangerous thing to do to a man while he's sleepin', kid." Xan purred leaning closer to JJ's ears he softly nuzzled the boys neck a few times before his full weight gave way and he lay there half dozed on top of the other. "Give me a few minutes..." He murmured in the other's ear his breath easing into a light snore.
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 7:01 am
Pale with surprise, JJ struggled for a moment, panting for breath, less from the larger man’s weight then from the shock of the moment. He calmed down as the cowboy settled back into a light slumber and regrouped. He leaned in, searching for the other man’s ear, gently trying to unpin his hands. “It’s... its not opening hours, but maybe we should move?” He whispered in suggestion.
Tugging carefully as the other man’s grip relaxed, he got his hands free. He looked down at the peaceful sleeper, at the light hair feathering out around his head, the deep even rises of his breathing... and JJ couldn’t bring himself to shake him. Lacing his fingers carefully through silver hair he held the other man lightly and closed his eyes.
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 7:26 am
Xan muttered something under his breath nuzzling JJ even more at the petting of his hair. He murmured something again but only shifted enough to move on the couch bringing JJ in a tight hug. "Few more minutes..." he finally let out. His grip was strong but not tight. It reminded him of his huskies when they would curl up next to him, he'd hug them close and nuzzle against them for warmth. Petting their soft fur... but that wasn't fur he was petting. It was softer, silky even. He moved his head sitting up to rub the sleep from his eyes before noting his current position. Sprawled on the couch with JJ pined underneath him.
Reality kicked in and he jumped suddenly pushing back and forgetting there was only so much couch before one fell. Fall indeed he did, crumpling to the ground. "Ah crap!" He bellowed laying there a moment to gather his surroundings before a hand found purchase on the side of the couch and his head popped up glaring irritatedly. "No more sleepin' on the couch." He berated himself then turned mint eyes upon JJ. "And you..." He had something he wanted to say but it all left him at the strange glow he saw over the boy. Blushing brightly he stood to his feet rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly. "Nevermind. We should get going 'fore someone come round to gossip on us."
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 9:00 am
JJ cringed briefly as Xan hit the ground. He sat up hesitantly, a little disappointed at the loss of warmth. “Oh er... you ok mate? Everything still together?”
For a split second he had to fight the urge not to bury his head into the cowboy’s creased shirt and then the feeling was gone.
He didn’t know what it meant, and really JJ didn’t care. Every moment followed on from the next and in the morning light, life seemed terribly simple.
He met the cowboy’s eyes, laughing at the mans’s blush mirroring his own. He glanced over the taller man, smiling, loving everything about him as he stood there, disheveled and embarrassed.
“Good idea.” JJ stood nimbly, hooking his arm comfortably through the cowboys. “Hows about we quick change and then grab a spot of breakfast? I can leave my morning run until later.”
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 2:59 pm
Xan sighed deeply but calmed and smiled down at JJ as he hooked his arm. "Uh.. yeah food is always good." He would have prefered to part ways not because the company was unpleasant but it just didn't seem right getting invovled. Against better judgement he led the way to he and Gunnar's room hoping the other was either still asleep or had crashed some place.
Either way it didn't matter much. "I prefer cookin' some breakfast if you don't mind. What do you fancy?" He asked as he hurriedly opened the door to let JJ in. After they were in he closed it behind him and headed for the kitchen pulling out a few pots and pans heating up the stove. He pulled some oranges from the cupboard setting a juicer in front of JJ at the counter. "I trust you know how to use this thing. Make us some fresh OJ." He winked the turned pulling out other ingridients for their meal.
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