Jay gratefully watched the guy leave, and was unexpectedly winded when Aspen embraced him. He wasn't sure how to feel. "I didn't want you comin' looking; you would've gotten yourself shot.." He tugged on Aspen's ear, clearing his throat. "I really didn't mean to leave you hanging; you must have felt terrible.."
(Oh! @"Oakie Dokie" you should reply to the monster RP)
(I just pet my doggo and got spaghetti :) )
(lucky)
(monster RP? WHEREEE)
"I'm fine, okay? But you're not." Aspen replied, standing back up with tears in his eyes. "If we want to make us work, we need to tell each other these things. I don't care if I'm in danger, you're in danger."
"But that was a choice. And I made that choice long ago. I didn't give you a choice before I invited you to dinner. I put you in danger." He looked at Aspen in the eyes, feeling more confident though he felt like they both were aching.
"Screw choices, Jay. I'm here and I'm not leaving." Aspen leaned over and kissed Jay on the last word. (i can say that right lol)
(Mmmmmmmmm romance hehehehehehehe)
(yah know it :P)
(NO jk yeah. How steamy!! 0.o)
Jay nearly yelped with surprise. It'd been years since he'd been kissed and he'd never been kissed by a guy. But; he remained calm and quiet, wrapping an arm around Aspen before tugging him back gently by the shoulder. "You're.. Convincing. You've got that much." He grunted awkwardly, taking a deep breath and sighing.
"Damn straight I am." Aspen murmured, blushing the colour of blood.
Jay's eyes rested on his bandaged arm, his heart racing. He was out of anything to say; and he was so nervous. "The cafe! It's not Sunday, what are you doing here?" He sat up a little too quick but was fine after a moment, more concerned about the matter he mentioned.
"Umm, about that… I'm selling it."
"Like, you did, you are, you.. What??" Jay sat straight up, which ended up being too much for him. He slumped back down. "But.. why? Why now?" he was feeling tired.
"You made me realize something…" Aspen started, sitting on Jay's bedside and rubbing his paws together. "I- I can't keep doing that. I feel… I'm not good enough for you. I- You're an IT, and… Listen. I'm applying for an opening at the Neurology office, I'll be a surgeon, I'll be able to- I…"
Jay grabbed Aspen's arm tight. "And we only met two days ago. I'm also a gang member. I have flaws, I'm imperfect, we all are." He growled very slightly, "Don't do it for me" It was taught to him long ago not to change your life for someone else. It was fine if you were already wanting the change, but they were two different things. (Doc can come back whenevs)
(aughh i got ceaser dressing on my mousepad :/)
"Jay, I don't fucking care. I- There's something about you that… Look, I- I love you. Is that a bad thing?" Aspen spat, standing up and pacing to the window before whipping around dramatically at the I love you, snarling.
(Lol sorry I didn't know if I should wait for your conversation to finish)
Cobalt reentered the room after a few minutes. "Sorry to interrupt, but I need to take a blood sample, Jay."
(Is Aspen crazy? lol XD jk but other rp also has response I wanna know what Brendan is planning)
Jay was a little intimidated by the gesture. He turned his snout to the side. "I'm not–going to say it's a bad thing. But I don't know if I can say I feel that way; not yet." Jay glanced back at the guy snarling at him from the window. "You're cute, you're nice, you've got a great personality. But who knows if that will work." He sighed in resignation. "I'm trying, and I will try. But honestly all of this is new to me."
Jay offered his good arm to the doctor, nodding in thanks to him. He wasn't a closely-guarded kind of guy, but it was a little embarrassing, sure.
Cobalt slowly slid in the needle, trying to make it as painless as possible. He could tell Jay was going through a lot, and wanted to be easy on him in any way he could. He quickly plucked it out as soon as he had enough blood. "You'll be up and out of here in no time, don't worry."
Aspen nodded in understanding and sat in a chair across the room, staring emotionlessly at his Converse.
"That's great, thank you." he smiled at him, returning his look to his new friend, hoping he would understand. "Do you mind if I come by the shop when I'm released? It could be as early as this afternoon if I pull a few strings." He smiled a little.
"Yeah, that's fine. My parents are flying up here soon though, so I may or may not be there." Aspen turned and looked out the window. "I wonder what they'll think of me now…"
(I have to go :3 see ya later)