JACE: *CRUNCH CRUNCH CRUNCH. it's kind of late at night, but SOMEONE or SOMETHING is tromping around outside colt's house and can be heard from most locations downstairs.*
FINN: -it's easy to hear that cronch sound and honestly, it's alarming. who would be around? isn't colt asleep? where is colt? sofia's asleep, thankfully, so finn does what any normal person would do and grabs a metal stick for the fireplace, ready to SMACK SOMEBODY if needed. it's not gonna hurt very much. he cracks open the back door-
JACE: *it's too dark to see anything aside from a silhouetted figure of a person among the trees... but does he really need to see more??*
FINN: -oh shit...that was somebody. a person. a burglar?- i have a sword i am not afraid to use it
JACE: *JUMPS INTO THE AIR and clings to a tree. arms and legs and all just. wrapped around this sucker.*
FINN: -recognizes that voice and takes a deep breath-
FINN: jace what are you doing
FINN: i don't actually have a sword
FINN: that was an empty threat
JACE: Oh..... Sorry if I scared you. *says as if he isn't the one clinging to a tree in a terrified fashion.*
JACE: I dont mean to creep around... I just use Colts house as a landmarker. Ive been studying the uh... weirdness happening around here. And I think the activity might worsen at night? So... here I am.
FINN: -looks around- is there weirdness at colt's house
JACE: Havent you noticed him acting weird?
FINN: he's eating everything
FINN: and making weird noises
FINN: oh my god is something wrong with him
JACE: Im sure hes fine... I just think his behavior reminds me of what happened with Dove. All the... animal like traits and stuff.
JACE: Oh. *drops down from the tree he just realized he's still clinging to.*
FINN: -scratches his head slightly- oh shit
JACE: Yeah... Im just trying to figure out why stuff like this happens the way it does.
JACE: I have a theory that its connected to these ah... magical properties. Lets call them aspects.
JACE: They appear in all sorts of ancient lore all across the universe. And they tell that everyone has an aspect theyre aligned with.
JACE: And your aspect... if you can tap into it... gives you certain abilities. Maybe transformation is a characteristic of an aspect? Who knows... Maybe its something else entirely.
JACE: Its just um... *shuffles feet* A theory.
FINN: so everyone has an aspect
FINN: can you tell what people's aspects are
FINN: you're saying the magic works along with this
JACE: I dont know enough about them yet unfortunately to be able to tell you that... :(
JACE: But thats the idea, yeah!
FINN: so am i going to transform into an animal
JACE: Ummmm... *sweats* I guess I cant say that for sure either.
JACE: *sweats more* I really... dont... know..........
JACE: But out of everything thats happened here, none of it has been life threatening or debilitating?? Just weird!
FINN: -sighs, looking around- jace you should probably come inside
FINN: it's not exactly safe
FINN: it doesn't sound like it anyway
JACE: Oh, dont worry about me... Ive dealt with worse things! *wait... processing this opportunity...*
FINN: -moves aside for him-
FINN: it's way better in here
JACE: *shuffles over, scuffing the mud and twigs and outdoors off his boots before tromping on inside.*
FINN: -closes the door behind him and gestures to the living room- you can sit wherever
FINN: do you want anything to drink
JACE: *HE WANTS SOMETHING ALRIGHT. wringes his hands a few time before he takes a seat on the couch.* Oh, thats okay... I mean I guess Im kind of thirsty.
JACE: *HHH.* For-- water.
JACE: Whatever you have!!!
FINN: -finn is literally just as weird so he doesn't think anything of it.- sure yeah give me a second -and he goes back into the kitchen to return with a water AND a soda just for jace. he hands them over to him- why not both am i right
JACE: ! *takes them both... and then laughs.* Oh, thanks...
JACE: I think if I drink all of this Im going to have to run to the bathroom a bunch. *takes a sip from each.*
FINN: i mean that's okay since we do have a bathroom like right there -he laughs about it a little before also sitting on the couch- hey do you want to watch something
JACE: Like... A movie? *oh jesus what ELSE would they watch? maybe a tv show... BUT IT'S ALL THE SAME.*
JACE: Sure... Okay! *sits there with these two glasses. gee, jace.*
FINN: cool -he feels pretty awake and sofia's due for waking up soon anyway so...- what kind of stuff do you like again
JACE: I like... Adventure movies. *sips, considers...*
JACE: ... And romances. *basically he likes anything cheesy.*
FINN: i can work with that -what's a good rommance adventure movie-
JACE: *oh SHIT he was literally just thinking that.* Oh yeah! Thats a good one. :)
FINN: it's one of my favorites and i think it fits the bill
JACE: Lets do it. *pauses... sets his drinks down on the nearest table.*
JACE: We should make popcorn. Or have doritos... *it's either both or one of them when it's movie night at his house, and he knows colt HAS to have some here.*
FINN: i know we have both
FINN: tonight's a both kind of night
JACE: Hehe... Okay. I can get the snacks if you want to put on the movie.
FINN: -and just like that he starts getting the movie ready-
JACE: *DRAMATICALLY THROWS POPCORN BAG IN THE MICROWAVE. everything is an adventure for jace english-strider. he dumps the doritos in a bowl while he waits for the popcorn to finish, swaying happily where he stands. a moment later he's back at the couch, setting the bowls down.*
JACE: Okay. *plops to sit again.* Im ready.
FINN: -finn is all set and smiles at jace when he comes in. he wasn't hungry before, but that popcorn makes him hungry now- me too -plays the movie-
JACE: *kicks his boots off so he can pull his legs up to his chest. he looks very cozy, watching the movie intently.* ouo
FINN: -he too is pretty relaxed but not TOO relaxed just in case the whole being a dad thing happens again. he grabs a handful of popcorn, also watching intensely-
JACE: *this is true love... do you think it happens everyday? he's casually mouthing all the words as he watches... he might have this whole thing memorized. NATURALLY, they're both so transfixed, jace doesn't notice when he reaches for popcorn at the same time.* ! *draws his hand back quickly, flustered.*
FINN: -he wouldn't have noticed that much if jace hadn't reacted but he thinks it's kind of funny. he gestures at the bowl for him to go first- as you wish
JACE: *SWEATS and scoops some popcorn.* Hehehe... *holy toledo. was he being funny or flirting? as if jace had even the slightest clue. he knows finn CAN be flirty, but he's never flirted with him before... as far as he knows. he kind of stares off blankly while he completely over analyzes this interaction.*
FINN: -finn takes a handful of popcorn right after jace has taken his and his attention is back on the movie, just like that.-
JACE: *MMMMNNN. this is so confusing. he wishes he had to guts to say something to break the (clearly one sided) tension. instead, he just SIGHS. much louder than he intended. whoops... stuffs popcorn into his face.*
FINN: -hears that sigh and looks over at jace- are you okay
JACE: Huh??? *chokes on a little bit of kernel. wheeze... guzzles down some water.*
JACE: Its nothing... Dont worry about it?
FINN: -finn appears concerned- i mean i kind of already am
FINN: do you need anything
JACE: *sweats* No. No its just... *glances away* Its silly.
FINN: if it's bothering you it's probably a lot less silly than you think it is -frowns a little-
JACE: Its not bothering me!! Its just. You?? I mean. Not like... Youre bothering me. You-- Yoooouuuu?? *SOULJA BOY TELL EM*
JACE: I just mean-- I like hanging out with you. Like this.
JACE: ... A lot. *dear god he hopes he takes the hint so he doesn't have to explain himself further.*
FINN: -he pauses for a moment listening to jace and analyzing what he really means by what he's saying. this sounds familiar, probably because he was in jace's position not even a week ago. he knows how hard this must be for jace, and finn cares about him, so he doesn't want to make him feel embarrassed.- really
FINN: how long have you liked hanging out with me a lot
JACE: *well too bad!! he's always embarrassed!! he rubs at his own face, hnnning.* Ummmm...
JACE: Lets just say a long time?
FINN: -he smiles reassuringly. it's cute and nice- that's really sweet jace
FINN: it means a lot that you see me in such a positive light
FINN: sometimes i feel like people hate me so i'm not fucking around when i say that it means a lot
JACE: *shoulders sag.* Yeah... Sure.
JACE: And you like hanging out with me too, right? But Im like a little brother. *sighs and glances off. he knows how this goes, because this is how he's treated. plus, he's run this scenario through his head a billion times, so HE KNOWS.*
FINN: of course i like hanging out with you jace -he understands more than jace probably realizes. he still loves him, even if it's not in a romantic way.- you have to realize that telling me like this just now is a really clear sign that you're actually mature
FINN: i think sometimes you think you're seen as a baby but
FINN: trust me the way you act speaks so much about you
FINN: you might be the youngest or the second youngest that grew up on the uu but i'm also the oldest which means i remember holding you at the very beginning
FINN: you're not a baby and you're not a kid anymore that much is true
FINN: and even if you feel like family to me that's just me
FINN: everyone else can see that you're not a kid
JACE: *wringes his hands together listening to him.* ... You think so?
FINN: -he pauses for a few moments, like he's thinking before leaning over and kissing him sweetly on the cheek-
JACE: *heat flares up in his cheeks at the contact and he turns his head slightly to inspect finn closely with big eyes.* I know Im not a kid anymore.
JACE: There are... A lot of ways...
JACE: That Im not like a kid anymore.
FINN: -he smiles softly at him- good
JACE: *SCREAMS INTERNALLY*
JACE: *it's only somewhat of a relief to know he's not seen entirely like a kid. but it's kind of a bummer not feeling very attractive. he leans back against the couch, figuring he should give it up.*
FINN: -YOU ARE ATTRACTIVE GOOD LORD. he leans back too- you're cute too so
FINN: i wouldn't worry if i were you
JACE: Oh, good... Cute... *pouting a little here*
FINN: -hears his reaction and laughs a little- not like baby cute jace
FINN: like attractive cute
JACE: *blushes more, but he still looks kind of grumpy.* You dont have to keep humoring me...
FINN: -he laughs a little- i'm not
FINN: i wouldn't tell you that if it weren't true
JACE: Well, I dont feel very attractive...
FINN: well what would make you feel attractive
JACE: *sweats... don't leave that ball in his court, finn, it's much too embarrassing.* I dont-- I dont know...
JACE: Maybe if you told me what you found attractive about me?? I dont know.
FINN: okay that's easy -thinks about it and looks him over-
FINN: those eyes for sure
FINN: i also am a guy that finds freckles attractive so
FINN: a unique style that shows off your body you know
FINN: some people hide it but you don't
JACE: *THIS WAS A MISTAKE. his heart is beating much too fast listening to this. he feels dizzy, and like he might do something stupid.* ... Thats pretty specific so... I guess Ill believe you. Heheh. *clears throat, scoots a little closer*
JACE: So, maybe you dont um... reciprocate... But...
JACE: You think Im attractive.
JACE: Youre attractive...
FINN: -now he's blushing a little and definitely not...looking at jace as a little brother right now. other times he might have said no or considered the consequences of what he was about to do. but he has been incredibly lonely, probably much more than he realizes. and so that's probably why he places his hand gently on jace's cheek and silently leans in. finn what the fuck are you doing-
JACE: *oh fuck OH FUCK!! his stomach is doing flips now that finn is giving him exactly the kind of attention he wanted. there's so much that's wrong about this situation... namely that this is happening under his brother's roof, who is presumably right upstairs. but jace is weak. he is so weak. and where finn handles him with care, jace is crashing forward to connect their lips enthusiastically.*
FINN: -oh okay. okay this works too. he's going to let jace take the reigns here unless he's needed because he's not even sure if jace has been with anyone before. i guess he'll find out. he just tilts his head slightly to kiss him better, hand sliding up into his hair. colt please stay asleep colt please stay asleep-
JACE: *he hasn't been with anyone, really. the opportunity has never presented itself... but that doesn't stop him from being eager, his own hands searching restlessly for some place to grab ahold, eventually gripping at his hair too. soft... the rest of him is just as jittery, squirming in closer to close the gap between them while they kiss.*
FINN: -it's been so long since he's felt anyone's lips on his, anyone's hands in his hair. it gives him chills that are enough to elicit a slight hum. this is not how he saw tonight going, but he can't complain-
JACE: *a hum is good, he thinks. a hum means he likes it... jace is warm and lively against him, and feeling more confident from a positive reaction, finn will suddenly find him relocating to sit in his lap.*
FINN: -OH HI JACE. he's okay with this. so okay that his hands are somehow now at jace's sides, running his hands along the bare skin below his crop top. THIS BOY AND HIS BOOTY SHORTS WHAT THE HELL-
JACE: *yes, he hardly leaves anything to the imagination, doesn't he? finn's hands on him has him squirming again though, a tiny giggle tumbling out of him. HE'S TICKLISH.* O-oh, sorry...
FINN: -he laughs a little at jace's reaction- haha sorry
FINN: you're ticklish huh
JACE: Yes... A little. *more like very ticklish.*
JACE: I... like that, though. Dont stop doing that.
FINN: okay -he never thought he would be in this position but here he is and here jace is ON HIS LAP. he runs his hands up and down his side again, leaning in to smooch him once and then pull away about an inch from his face with a smile-
JACE: *squeaks another laugh, but it dissolves into a shuddering hum between the warmth of finn's hands and lips. at this point, his shorts are getting as uncomfortable to be in as they are to behold, and he attempts to ease some of that ache by rolling his hips against finn's.*
FINN: -oh god help him. this is what he gets for lounging in sweatpants. he can definitely feel jace against him and that hip roll kind of makes everything worse -- in the best way. he's just going to lean forward and kiss on his neck-
JACE: Ah-- *whines from the neck kisses, quickly biting down on his lip to stifle the noises. mmmm.*
JACE: Finn... Um... Maybe we should... relocate? *glances sweatily upstairs where colt's room is. he's afraid of waking him up too...*
FINN: -pauses, talking against his skin- oh yeah that's uh
JACE: *reluctantly draws away from finn's lap, tugging at his arms. LET'S GO. but also lead him to where he should go.*
FINN: -no you lead it will be a mystery where we end up-
FINN: -he actually stands and takes his hand, they can probably go to his room. while he's thinking he just kind of leans over because HE HIT HIS SHIN ON THE GODDAMN SIDE TABLE AGAIN-
FINN: -WHO IS MOVING THIS-
JACE: O_O *eep! murmurs to him.* Are you okay??
FINN: -grits his teeth- uh huh yep -he winces as he leads jace back to his room-
JACE: *FOLLOWS, still holding onto his arm, all sorts of jittery.*
FINN: -when they reach his room, he closes the door behind them. everything's pretty neat in here, but we're not in here to look at the decor- is this better
JACE: Yes. *immediately clings to him again, throwing his arms around his shoulders and going in for another kiss.*
FINN: -he pulls him in, kissing him to match jace's fervor, and good thing his floor is clean because he's backing up toward his bed-
JACE: *once they're close enough, jace is JUMPING him, and he intends to tackle finn to the bed. OOF.*
FINN: -AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-
FINN: -jace is surprisingly successful. his back hits the bed and he laughs a little- whoa hey
JACE: *grins bashfully down at him.* Heheh... Sorry... Are you alright? *settled on his lap again.*
FINN: no it's cool -he giggles a little and looks up at him- are you okay
JACE: Yes... Im great. *gazes at him, all starry eyed, and picks up where they left off with the make outs and the HIP GYRATIONS.*
FINN: -this is nice and fun and his hands are going down his sides again and he's trying to be careful and respectful and not trying to go any faster or farther than jace wants to but it's...difficult. HE IS TRYING-
JACE: *don't even try, because jace sure isn't trying, running his palms under finn's shirt and up his stomach.*
FINN: -jace's hands have a nice texture to him and he has to inhale through his nose at the feeling because his mouth is pretty occupied. he might be allowing his hands to roam further down his hips-
JACE: *well if he keeps following that path, he'll find the shape of something barely contained in these little shorts of his. and regardless of what finn's hands are doing, jace is interuppting it by greedily moving to remove finn's shirt.*
FINN: -well hi there. he feels jace attempting to take off his shirt and it only makes sense that he help them. he keeps kissing jace between the process, and he's making it a little difficult but he helps him get his shirt off and kind of leans up to press up against him and pull him down-
JACE: *happily lies against him, relishing the feeling of finn's skin against his own exposed belly. with his arms around finn's shoulders, he starts to roll them into switched positions with his own back to the bed, peppering in more kisses whenever he gets the chance.*
FINN: -when jace rolls them over, he closes his eyes to relish these kisses and the feeling of just...being loved on is comforting. despite the fact that jace's outfit doesn't leave much to the imagination, he still wants jace's top off, too. so it's his turn to lean back a little and push it up with a grin-
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