TIME: February 24th, 2024.
PLACE: Mind & Body
BETWEEN: Kai ( @kaiakualee ) & Jason
NOTES: Written on Discord NSFW.
Jason was just a tiny little bit proud of himself cause voice been a month since he had talked to Kai about something sex related and had managed to act normal around him. Even if on the inside it was a whole different thing and a battle cause that damn merman smelled delicious and so inviting and his smile and just then memory of how his skin felt against him and... and he had to stop thinking about that cause said merman was about to cross the door to drop Rhea for her class. Thankfully, it wasn't Jason class.
He took a deep breath and put on an honest smile for the little young mermaid who waved excitedly to him on her was to class. And there he was. Looking so oblivious and cute making Jason's skin tingle with the need to feel him closer, "hey! How's going?"
Kai had been behaving. He was nothing if not stubborn and he had told himself he'd behave like a normal person after a hookup, so their texts fell back onto normal territory, and they hadn't done much other casual conversation whenever they met at the gym. It's been a month now and they hadn't seen each other outside of the building, now that Kai thought about it. Maybe he should go to the beach more often. "Hey J!" the merman was caught by surprise when Jason's voice sounded closer than he expected. Kai waved Rhea off into the gymnastics class and sighed, leaning against the wall. "It's good, it's good. It's getting warmer, so that's nice" Kai shrugged, annoyed at himself for bringing up the weather "How about you? Haven't seen you around a lot"
Jason smiled at the mention of the weather, "I bet you're excited about being able to swim without freezing," he said playfully as he stood just a step closer and did his best not to let that rumble in his chest at the inviting scent sounds louder, "yeah sorry about that. Chris' wedding is around the corner, and he's been having all these small freak outs about everything being perfect," he said with a small shrug. "Is Rhea excited about her flowers girl gig?" He asked trying to keep the talk in a friendly safe subject and not on how tempting Kai's lips looked.
"Oh yeah, that's gonna be nice. Also not freezing in general is also really cool" he teased with a shrug, then laughed at the mention of the young wolf "Poor thing. He'll figure it out soon that it doesn't matter what happens, the day will be perfect either way" Kai smiled "So you've been on pep talk duty?" the merman said, licking his lips when he noticed Jason stealing a glance towards them "Oh she's really excited. We got a message about a little rehearsal dinner next week and she can't wait. We picked out her dress last weekend."
Jason grinned, "you really have the cold uh?" He asked playfully. "That's what I keep saying but he's a perfectionist and wants it all to go as planned. We're all doing our best but I'm sure once he sees Sebastian at the end of the hall he'll forget about everything else," he said with a melancholic smile. He looked away when Kai licked his lips, "Oh great! I guess I'll see you both there," he grinned and looked back at Kai, "I'm sure she's gonna be the prettiest," he said with a nod. He hesitated for a moment before turning to his empty classroom, "are you gonna wait for Rhea or do you have something to do during her class?" He asked tentatively.
How could he not smile when he saw that grin? "What can I say? I'm a warm kinda guy" he shrugged playfully "Yes, yes, I'll be the one in the blue suit, holding the hand of the flower girl, can't miss me" Kai teased with a wink. He was ready for the conversation to end and for him to leave when Jason asked about his plans, making Kai pedal back. "Oh, I- no, usually I just- I was planning on just hanging out to wait for the class to end. Why?"
Jason chuckled, "I've noticed," he said simply and then rolled his eyes, "as if you were hard to miss," he said shaking his head cause Jason was sure he could find Kai anywhere with his eyes closed thanks to his scent. "Just asking. I was planning to pick up my stuff from my last class and grab some snacks at the shop across the street. Was wondering if you'd like to join me," he said innocently even if some of his thoughts weren't that innocent, but he was decided to be a gentleman. Plus, Kai hadn't shown any interest for more in the past weeks.
He may have blushed a bit at the hard to miss comment, but still Kai brushed it off. "Oh, that sounds like a nice plan! I was just gonna grab a coffee to pass the time, so... Mind if I join you?" he asked with a bright smile, pulling himself off from the wall and waving in an after you motion.
Jason smiled when Kai asked if he could join him, "yeah that would be really nice," he said and then snorted when Kai waved towards his empty classroom, so he walked into first with the merman behind him, "so have you gone to the lone wolf again?" He asked playfully as he moved to the bench to put some of his stuff in it.
Kai followed him with a smile, looking around when they got inside the empty classroom. "Not really, no. Turns out I'm a bit of a light weight, who'd have thought?" he teased with a smirk and a pointed look "Besides, it's much nicer when I have a drinking buddy with me. Have you?"
Jason chuckled, "I think it was the spiked drinks. Maybe you'll do better with normal drinks," he said moving towards Kai to pick up one of the mats that had been left on the floor. He shook his head, "they don't like me much there. And it's not as fun to go alone," he agreed. "There are other places tho," he suggested but didn't name one.
"Maybe" he chuckled with a shrug, not moving away when Jason stepped closer. "Yes, yes, the big bad alpha thing, I forgot." It was a very amusing sight, and Kai couldn't look away when Jason lowered himself by his feet to pick the mat. "Yeah? Any recommendations?"
Jason huffed and rolled his eyes at the tease, "it's not that. They didn't like me when I arrived, but they disliked me more when you kissed me and left with me. More than one there was interested," he said rolling the mat and standing closer to Kai now. "There's a brewery. The drinks there aren't spiked," he said considering taking a step back when he realized how close to Kai he was, "we could go there some time if you want," he offered.
"Oh, so they're annoyed because I got to snatch the big bad alpha from their hands, got it" he smirked, licking his lips when Jason stood closer. "That sounds nice. Intimate." Kai's voice dropped in volume now "I think I'd like that."
Jason huffed again, "if I remember correctly, you snatched me," he pointed, taking a step closer. "I wouldn't know, I've never been there," he said in a lower voice and took a deep breath. Big mistake, cause this close, Kai's scent was even more appealing, "I don't know how you managed to keep all those wolves aside when you smell this good," he said in a low tone.
When Jason huffed, Kai raised his chin, as if proudly "Indeed, I did" he said simply. When Jason lowered his tone though, that annoying flutter came back to his stomach. "Do I?" He hummed "What do I smell like to you?"
Jason smirked, "you seem too proud about it," he said playfully. The question made him arch a brow, "were you too drunk to remember when I told you last time?" He asked playfully as he reached to cup Kai's cheek as he leaned in to take another deep breath right from the merman's neck, "you smell sweet, creamy and fresh, like summer rain," he whispered into the merman's ear.
"I am" Kai smirked cheekily. "No, I mean, right now. What do I smell like now?" And then Jason cupped his cheek, and it was like Kai's body remembered that wolves are predators. Alarms went off in his head when Jason all but scented his neck and he swallowed, not moving an inch. "And you like it?" he whispered.
"You should... not everyone manages to get my attention like you did," he smirked. He could feel the merman tensing up, so he removed his hand from the merman's skin and moved away enough to look at him, "I do... it's so appealing and calming and honestly it has been driving me crazy every single time you're around," he admitted as he looked at Kai intensely, but he kept his distance and hands to himself.
Kai almost whined when Jason moved away. "Not everyone has my Eau de Kai" he teased, as if Jason would only be around because he smelled nice. His look softened when Jason admitted to liking his scent and Kai took a step closer "Yet every time I come over you're nothing but a perfect gentleman" there was mischief in his eyes now and Kai searched for Jason's.
Jason laughed softly, "and it's true. That's your very own scent and it's stuck in my head cause I've had it very up and close," he admitted. He didn't move away when Kai stepped closer, "you're almost making it sound as if you rather me not to be," he said swallowing hard.
"So you've been thinking about it. The way I smell" it wasn't a question, but Kai still expected an answer when he took another step close, now actively stepping into Jason's personal space. His voice was a whisper when he spoke again "Gentlemen don't make me moan as loud as you did."
Jason tried not to smirk, "more than I'd like to admit," he said honestly and then Kai was just so close and Jason couldn't stop himself from reaching to touch his cheek again. He wasn't able to stop the soft growl rumbling in his chest at the words, "and you want me to make you moan again?" He asked in a raspy voice as he leaned closer, brushing their noses together.
This time Kai was ready when Jason reached for him and he placed his hands on the wolf's chest, just in time to feel the trembling under his fingers. A thousand snarky remarks crossed his mind, and Kai knew if he shot him down, Jason would respect him. Still, only one work left his lips: "Yes"
Jason shivered when he felt Kai's colder hands over his chest, his own hand gliding into the back of the merman's neck when he answered and that's all it took. Jason let go of the mat he had been holding with the other hand and leaned in to capture Kai's lips in a hungry kiss as his now free hand moved to pull the merman closer by the hips.
Kai pressed a soft gasp against Jason's lips when he was pulled closer, their bodies pressed against each other as if they had been like that this whole time. He kissed the wolf back, sliding his hands up to wrap around his neck for leverage as he deepened the kiss.
Jason groaned when Kai's hands wrapped around his neck and kissed him back. For a moment Jason definitely forgot about where they were at until he heard the kids in the class across the building and that made him pull aways reluctantly just enough to press his forehead against Kai's, "it's probably not the best place for this..." he murmured letting his lips brush against the merman's with each word.
Kai kissed him back with a thirst he didn't realize he had for Jason's lips. He kept his eyes closed when the wolf pulled back, his own lips parted begging for him not to stop. "Close the door?" Was his eloquent suggestion, before kissing him again.
Jason was about to agree with that answer when Kai kissed him again, making him moan and pull the merman closer. With all his effort he finally broke the second kiss and pulled away enough to close the door, "it doesn't have a lock," he said with some frustration in his voice as he made his way back to Kai, cupping his face between both hands to pull him in for a more desperate kiss.
Kai was afraid that was it when Jason moved away, but his smile grew wider when he saw the man closing the door and coming back. "They're all in class, it's fine" the merman murmured against his lips, kissing him back hungrily and letting his fingers tug on Jason's hair.
Jason hummed in agreement when Kai said everyone was in class, so he only walked Kai back until his back it the wall, moaning louder when he tugged on his hair, "that feels good," he grunted into the kiss as his hands slid under the merman's shirt.
Kai whined when his back hit the wall, the pressure of Jason's warm body pressed against him reminding him of that night in the wolf's bed. He tugged again when Jason moaned, a smirk dancing on his lips "We should be quiet" he whispered but did nothing of the sort for a soft moan left his lips when Jason's fingers touched his skin.
Jason pulled away only to kiss down the merman's neck, "how do you expect me to be quiet when you're tugging on my hair?" He murmured against the soft skin as one of his hands slid down Kai's back towards his ass, pulling him closer against Jason's body.
Kai tilted his head to the side right away when Jason started kissing his neck, giving him more space "Self-control?" He offered with a chuckle that turned into a moan of his own when Jason pulled him by the ass, giving him some much-needed friction. He tugged on his hair once more in retaliation "I don't know, you are the gentleman, not me, J"
Jason huffed a chuckle, "yeah you threw that one out of the window a while ago," he murmured between kisses. He groaned at the teasing and pulled away, "if you keep teasing me about that I'm gonna pull away right now and be a gentleman keeping my distance," he said with no heat in his voice a playful gleam in his eyes.
Kai had a challenging smirk on his lips when Jason pulled away with that empty threat. "Are you, though?" He murmured, leaning in to nip just under his jaw, pressing his knee between Jason's legs, so his thigh would provide the smallest amount of friction "I think it's pretty gentlemanly of you, to give me those nice orgasms"
Jason groaned and tilted his head to a side when Kai decided to keep on teasing him and pressed his thigh against his crotch, "well I do try," he sighed, squeezing the merman's ass for good measure, "it's been a while tho so maybe we could meet up another time for more of those," he smirked at the suggestion.
Kai chuckled at the admission, letting out a moan when Jason squeezed his ass. He pulled back to kiss Jason's lips once more, with wanton "Another time?"
Jason let out a soft growl when Kai moaned under his touch, "yeah, preferentially soon. Tonight maybe if you can," he said between kisses. As much as he wanted to ravish the mermen right then and there, there were other supernaturals in the building that would notice. And also Kai's daughter was there too. Just remembering that was enough for Jason to cool off a little and pull away, "class will be over soon," he complained in a whisper.
It took a while for Kai's mind to catch up to Jason's words, especially when he heard Jason's growl "Tonight?" He nodded, pulling back too, licking his lips unconsciously. "Yeah, it's- it's not very long. The class." Kai cleared his throat, taking a deep breath. "You uh- still teach today?"
Jason nodded eagerly at Kai's question, "only if you can. I totally understand if you're busy," he added as he took a deep breath trying to collect himself. "No. My last class ended when you arrived," he admitted with a smirk, "I stayed cause I wanted to see you," he said with a wink.
"Yeah" he smiled "Yeah, I can make it tonight. I think." Kai would have to call Rhea's babysitter, but that shouldn't be a problem. Either way, it's not like he'd be all that far from her if something happened, Jason lived like a block away. The admission that Jason waited for him got Kai by surprise, his cheeks turning a light shade of pink as he stepped closer to the wolf once more "Oh so you were waiting for me? It was a trap then, huh? I fell right into it" he teased back, stealing one more kiss.
Jason smirked, "you sure?" He asked not wanting to complicate things for the merman. His smile remained when he noticed the blush, reaching to caress Kai's cheek, "I was just hunting my prey," he teased and hummed at the kiss, "are you complaining about it?" He asked playfully, doing his best to put on some distance so both of them could cool off.
Kai nodded, biting back a smile "Yeah" was his reply and if his cheeks grew darker when Jason touched them, Kai didn't comment. Neither did he mention the chill that ran down his spine when Jason called him his prey. It shouldn't have been that hot. "No complaints, not at all" he smiled, taking a step back, his arms behind his back to keep them from reaching for Jason "I just keep forgetting you're a big bad wolf" Kai smirked "Seven works for you?"
Jason hummed, "that's a good thing... that you're not complaining," he added dumbly as he walked to pick his bag up, "not a bad one tho," he said playfully. "Yeah any time that works for you, works for me," he smiled and hoped they didn't give away much of what they were doing in the classroom.
Kai turned to lean against the wall as he watched Jason move around the classroom as if he wasn't hard. "Ah yes, you're just big. I remember." The merman winked playfully "Cool, cool" was Kai's super eloquent response, just as he heard rustling from outside the room, people walking and talking. "Do you think her class has ended?"
Jason chuckled at the innuendo, "you said it, not me," he teased but still checked himself to make sure his still half hard cock didn't show against his yoga pants. He stopped and perked up, listening carefully as his brain filtered the sounds that he was looking for, "not yet. You have like 10 minutes or so," he said simply as he moved closer to Kai towards the door, "I probably should head off first just in case," he stopped himself from pulling Kai in for another kiss but instead he reached to squeeze his shoulder, "see you later then?"
Kai actually chuckled when Jason perked up to concentrate on his wolf hearing. It was adorable. "Good, thanks" he said, noticing how Jason's hand lingered on his shoulder "You do know that sometimes friends meet at the workplace, right? And once they have something important to talk about, they often go to a more secluded place. Like an empty classroom" Kai teased, biting the inside of his cheek not to smile. They were acting like fucking teenagers. "But yeah, I'll see you later J"
Jason smiled and nodded but then he chuckled at Kai's words, "yeah I know, but you're still blushing and I'm still hard so I'm pretty sure that's gonna give us away," he pointed with a teasing look, "later!" He said before pulling his bag in front of him to cover himself a little as he moved to the exit as discreetly and fast as he could.
Kai was speechless when too many things happened at the same time. He talked about the merman blushing, he talked about being hard, he hid his crotch with his bag, and left. "I guess I'm a fucking teenager then" Kai groaned with a stupid smile once he was alone in the classroom, rubbing his hands over his cheeks to try and will the blush away. Then he sighed, pulled his phone up, and texted Rhea's babysitter, because this old teenager had a date.
TIME: January 24th, 2024.
PLACE: Jason’s place/ Kai’s place
BETWEEN: Kai ( @kaiakualee ) & Jason
NOTES: Written on Discord NSFW. Pretty much all of it is smut.
Closing the door to his room, sure that Rhea was fast asleep, Kai called him. He had never tested it - the idea had never really even crossed his mind - but maybe- "Hi?"
Jason wasn't really sure why he was nervous about this. It was not like he had been overthinking it all day. Or that Kai's texts surprised him. But there's he was, laying on his bed, with his hand down his underwear as his phone rang, "hey," he said a little breathlessly, "what's the test about?"
Kai smiled when he heard the wolf breathless, biting his bottom lip to himself "Hey, so, what are you up to? I figured this was a nice time to catch up" he teased, completely ignoring Jason's question, settling against his pillows.
Jason scoffed, "really? You're gonna tease me further right now as if you didn't know what you caused me with all those questions and answers?" He said swallowing hard as he put his phone on speaker.
Kai chuckled at the angry rant, glad the man couldn't see his blushed cheeks from being caught in the act "So angry" he teased, closing his eyes and concentrating. "Here I was, out of the goodness of my heart, trying to do something nice" the merman rambled, trying to test if his powers worked through the phone. He sent one very simple illusion, the image of Kai in between Jason's legs, smiling at him for just one moment "And all I hear are complaints"
Jason huffed, "I'm not angry," he said in a softer tone. He hummed at the next part and the gasped when that very clear and almost real image of Kai between his legs appeared in his head, making him closer his eyes and moaned, "fuck! Seriously! I'm not... I'm not complaining," he groaned, "that image and you're scent all over my bed is definitely making it feel very real," he swallowed hard.
Kai held back a winning squeal when he heard the moan. It worked! With a deep breath he relaxed, reaching for his earbuds from the top of the drawer, putting them on. "I'm glad you're not complaining, it'd make this very awkward" he chuckled, tentatively wrapping his fingers around his cock over his slacks. The image moved closer in the illusion, nuzzling Jason's crotch "You know, I'm starting to think that there are some perks of being a merman"
Jason groaned when the image in his head nuzzled his already very hard cock so he moved his hand back into his underwear to start stroking himself, "it's still a little awkward that you can do that and make me feel like a horny teenager but it's a good kind of awkward," he moaned, "just now? You..." he cleared his throat, "you haven't tried this before?"
Kai chuckled at the admission "As long as it's good" he teased, trailing his fingers softly across his own stomach to then sneak his hand inside his pants, wrapping them gently around his cock. While he did, Kai replicated the movement in the illusion, wondering if Jason could feel it. "I haven't, can you tell? Whenever I had sex more than once with someone, they lived nearby- which you do, but back at my hometown we didn't really use phones that much"
Jason sighed, "it's so good," he assured and then moaned louder when suddenly he felt Kai's colder and slightly smaller hand on him, "Oh fuck! It feels like you're touching me," he moaned louder, keeping his eyes closed. "It kinda feels like you know exactly what and how to do it," he swallowed hard, "are you touching yourself too?" He asked as he pushed his underwear out of the way to stroke himself more comfortably.
Kai let a small moan escape his lips as he listened to Jason, the earbuds making him sound impossibly close. "Does it?" He hummed, swallowing and pushing his own pants down, thankful for the locked door. "I'm doing... exactly the same here" Kai rubbed the head of his cock with his thumb, gathering the precum. In the illusion, the Kai that was laid between Jason's legs brought his thumb to his lips.
Jason wasn't unable to stop the soft growl that rumbled in his chest at that answer, "Oh my God... it feels way too real," he gasped as he watched the image of Kai tasting him from his own thumb, "that's how you'd do it? If you were really here?" He asked in a breathy tone as he started stroking himself a little faster.
Kai moaned when he heard that growl. Damn wolf. "Nope" He said, then had the illusion climb up in the bed, on top of Jason, but with his hand around his cock still "I know myself, I'd have you down my throat by now. But I'm gonna leave that for when I'm there." The merman in the illusion nuzzled Jason's neck the same way he did the previous night, whispering in his ear "So I can taste you" as he picked up the intensity of his strokes
Jason grunted when he clearly felt Kai's weight on top of him, "yeah I'd like that," he sighed as he thrust into his fist, "this is pretty awesome and it almost feels really but I like it better when I can touch you too," he moaned, "you're really torturing me here," he moaned.
Kai moaned in return, thrusting into his hand "To be honest, I'm kind of torturing myself too. Because I'd much rather touch you too" he hummed, and the Kai in the illusion pulled back to smile at Jason, tilting his head back to show the bruise on his neck, the same that was there in the morning. "It stops the moment you tell me to stop, though" he added, tightening his grip;
Jason was sure this was by far the most intense phone sex he ever had, "this is definitely make the wait feel longer," he grunted feeling himself getting closer, "fuck! That's the hickey?" He asked swallowing hard, feeling his inner wolf growl pleased inside his head at that mark. "I really don't wanna stop," he grunted, "I'm getting close tho," he warned.
Kai moaned when he heard those sounds and Jason saying he didn't want to stop. Turns out, consent was really sexy. "Yup, that's the one" He raised a hand to touch the spot, much lighter now but still sore. In the illusion, Kai did the same "It's okay, I am too" the merman said softly, picking up the pace. As he grew closer, the image grew harder to control and architect, and the illusion version of Kai started to copy his facial expressions, his eyes closing, lips as he spoke.
Jason didn't notice the moment he lost his filter, "it looks so pretty," he growled again. "Good! That's good... tell me when you're almost there," he moaned as he paced up, twisting his hand just in the right way as the image of Kai's face distorted in pleasure flashed in his mind. He wasn't sure if it was a memory from last night or what Kai was projecting into his head.
"Does it?" Kai asked with a smile on his voice "You can give me another one next time" he added and damn, that growl. In less than 48h Kai got a thing for growling, goddamnit. "Why? So you can talk dirty to me and I cum first? Fat chance" Kai challenged with a playful smirk. He had no idea where this urge came from, like a cat and mouse game, but the thrill got him closer to that edge he'd been avoiding. In the illusion, Kai ran his fingers through Jason's hair, tugging at the end of the sentence.
Jason hummed and nodded, forgetting Kai couldn't see him, "I'll make sure to put it somewhere else so it's not that visible," he grunted. He moaned at that tease, "no... just to catch up with you... or just hold back... not sure who's closer," he gasped at the vision of Kai tugging on his hard cause apparently the merman had already learned one of his weak spots.
That moan was so cute Kai could swear there was a pout with it. "In that case" Kai murmured, his body in the vision moving to lay beside Jason, half wrapped around him. He kissed up Jason's jaw, nipping at the skin "I'm really close" he moaned from his bed, one arm thrown over his face in frustration. Flashes of the previous night went through both their minds then, Kai's grasp around his powers faltering a bit. Their little make out on the kitchen counter, the nails on Jason's back, Kai's face of pleasure when the wolf started thrusting into him.
Jason has certainly never experienced anything like this before. It was too much but still not enough, " me too, fuck! So close," he moaned closing his eyes tighter as those images of them together flooded his mind pushing him off the edge. He let out a strangled moan with Kai's name on it as he spilled all over his hand and abs as he gasped for air.
It was a shame Kai couldn't see him, because the sounds he got from Jason were promising. He let his mind be flooded with the images and when the sound of Jason calling his name hit his ears, it was the last drop. The illusion faded as Kai came with a moan and he closed his eyes trying to catch his breath.
Jason was feeling completely boneless as he tried to catch his breath and finally opened his eyes only to find himself alone in the room. He sighed and listened carefully, "are you still there?" He asked in a soft tone, unsure if Kai was still on the line.
Kai stretched, reaching for the tissue box to get himself somewhat clean with a sigh "Yeah. Yeah, I'm here" The merman chuckled, trying to ignore that annoying craving in his gut, his body now spoiled after he discovered what cuddling Jason after an orgasm felt like. "How was that?"
Jason hummed and smiled even if Kai couldn't see him even tho it turned into a frown when he noticed the mess, "that was definitely out of anything I've ever tried before... no wonder why some have expectations of your kind," he said amused, "I'm gonna need to take a shower tho," he joked.
That made him laugh "You see now? And that was all without even getting in your head!" He said before he realized he was admitting that those were his own thoughts and fantasies. "Yeah... Me too" the merman sighed, and then there was a silent pause, he didn't move to end the call. "I guess I should wish you good night then"
Jason chuckled but then sat up, "wait! You weren't in my head? What was that then?" He asked curiously, "cause it was actually pretty amazing," he added right away. "Are you sending me to sleep now?" He asked playfully.
Kai shook his head, then laughed "No! I mean, yeah, it's an illusion, it HAPPENS in your head, but... I wouldn't go through your thoughts without talking to you first, come on. That was all... me" Kai threw his arm up to hide his face, as if Jason could see him I'm glad you liked it" he smiled "I don't know? I called to test it, we tested it, you said you needed to shower, so... But I mean, my shower can wait, if you wanna talk"
Jason hummed, "Oh... so you share your own thoughts with me?" He asked a little in awe, "I think it'd be fair to let you peek into my head," a smile sounding in his voice. "It was a really good test," he agreed, "well I think my shower can wait, just give me a minute to clean up a little," he said with a chuckle.
Kai hummed, oddly embarrassed "It's the easiest trick in the book for someone from the sea, I figured if it didn't work through the phone, nothing else would" he paused "Wait, you're serious?" Kai asked in a whisper, then added with a chuckle of his own "Fine, a single minute to clean up and then we're back" he joked, using the opportunity to move to the bathroom to clean up himself.
Jason was now more curious about the thing Kai could do, "well I'm glad to help as a subject for more tests," he offered with a playful tone. "Of course. I said I would and now I think it's fair," he insisted. "I'll be right back," he murmured before moving quickly to the bathroom and clean up only to go back to the bed and grab his phone, removing the speaker, "ok I'm back... can you tell it's been a really long time since I've done something like this?" He asked playfully.
Kai couldn't face himself when he stood by the bathroom mirror, because he knew there was a stupid smile there that shouldn't be. Still, he cleaned himself and by the time he was drying his hands Jason was back "Well, you're doing great" he teased back, then took a deep breath, slowly walking back to bed "So. Is there anything in specific you'd like to show me? Because... I mean, I don't wanna snoop around your head, everybody has their secrets and stuff, but if you don't have anything to focus on, I... won't know where to go. Does that make sense?"
Jason chuckled, "well technically you did all the work," he pointed as it was obvious. He hummed considering the question, "I don't know... it definitely makes sense. I'm not sure how to answer that right now but I'll definitely guide you to the right path when we try it," he said with a smile on his voice.
That got Kai blushing, and he nodded "True true, I guess I'm giving you the Lydecker special, huh" he teased, relaxing against the bed "No problem, as long as at least one of the memories is in wolf form! I've always wondered what that was like."
Jason laughed, "now what did I do too earn that special treatment?" He asked amused. He was surprised about the request, "you want to see what is like to be a wolf?" He asked surprised cause people usually didn't want to know much about his kind. They considered them monsters.
Kai laughed in return "Breakfast" was the answer "Of course I do, are you crazy? You're this majestic creature, with all these perks and powers. Of course I wanna know how you hear, how you see things, what it feels like to run- you told me you're fast"
Jason laughed, "my breakfast was not that great," he said amused as he laid on his side as he heard in awe what Kai thought of his kind. He felt himself blushing a little, "I'm not majestic," he huffed, "I think I could show you one of the full moon night. We run a lot those days," he said with a bit smile.
Kai clicked his tongue "You can call it whatever you like, my thoughts stay the same, you know" he teased, because Jason apparently wasn't great at taking compliments. "Oh, that's- of course! I'd like that." He paused, biting a yawn "You know, it's funny how somehow we have things in common. I mean, our kinds do. We have a thing with the full moon too, with the high tide and all. It's sort of a... Predetermined Merpeople Game Night"
Jason kept on smiling but didn't argue it more. "Yeah? What it's like for your kind?" He asked curiously. "It's not always fun for us. It's the only night of the month when you have no control on turning into a wolf. For some It's scary. For others is freedom," he explained but he noticed the tiredness on Kai's voice, "should we call it the night?"
Kai hummed, turning onto his side to make himself more comfortable "Well, it's like a dose of adrenaline, but it's more ritualistic than anything. My kind isn't really known for having a good vision at night, not the ones who live in shallow water like me, so full moon was when families got together to... hunt" the merman stopped awkwardly, realizing that maybe talking about drowning sailors wasn't that sexy of a topic to talk right then "Oh, I can imagine. Wait, but you can shift any day, right? That day in the glade, it wasn't full moon" Kai asked, then blushed "Do you have to be up early?" he asked instead, unwilling to admit he was getting sleepy.
Jason hummed as he listened carefully, "I'm not gonna judge. We hunt too," he added when he noticed the hesitation when he explained. "So it's like a competition thing?" He asked with a smile. "Well I can. Most born wolves can and those who have a strong connection with their wolf. It's a practice thing," he explained. He hummed at the question, "I don't but it's ok if you're tired," he pointed, "we can always talk another time," he said in a softer tone.
Kai was thankful for how naturally Jason approached the subject, a smile appearing on his face "Sort of. We have strength in numbers, so we usually don't go to the high sea alone. And when you put three to ten people of the same family in the same space for a whole night, bets happen." He chuckled "I can't do that anymore, but... I do game night with Rhea around the full moon still" he shrugged "That makes sense. Too bad your wolf is not fond of water, the sea is beautiful when the moon is full." He hummed, eyes closed, smile still on his lips "I like talking" he stated simply, then laughed at how self-absorbed that sounded "With you, I mean. Besides, sleep is for the weak"
Jason chuckled as he heard Kai talk more about his culture, "it's nice you're keeping some of those traditions with her. It's important for her to never forget who she is and she comes from," he said in a softer tone. He hummed, "it's not that he doesn't like it. It's just hard for him to swim for the size and weight. The fur gets very heavy with the water," he explained. "I like talking to you too, but I also think you might need to catch up some sleep," he said playfully, "we can always talk more another time," he promised.
"I do what I can" he said simply, unable to take it as a compliment, since he felt he was doing the bare minimum. "Ah that makes more sense. If you ever feel like it, you know where to find me" Kai said with a smile, biting back another yawn. He realized quite suddenly that he wasn't used to someone taking care of him anymore, and even if that probably wasn't what Jason aimed to do, it was a bit overwhelming. "Fiiiine, you got it. I'm going to bed then. Have a good night, J"
Jason hummed, "you're doing your best and that's more than enough," he assured. "I know. I'll remember it," he said not accepting or denying the invitation. "Have a good sleep. I'll see you around," he said in a softer tone before hanging up.
Kai: Next time you gotta let me know if you left me any hickeys!! 🫣
Jason: shit! I'm so sorry! I didn't even notice
Jason: did Rhea notice? 😨
Jason: I'm really sorry. It won't ever happen again
Kai: [picture of the hickey right under his jaw]
Kai: I really don't mind! I liked it a lot when you did it
Kai: I just wish I knew I had one when I left 😅
Kai: She didn't, no
Kai: But her friend's mother offered to look after Rhea if me and my wife needed some alone time again
Kai: 🤣 😂 🤣 😂 🤣 😂
Jason: fuck! Now that's bad. How fast do you heal tho?
Jason: I didn't even pay attention to it when you left. I'm sorry
Jason: well that's good. At least she didn't notice. Not that she'd know it was me but still 😅
Jason: that's super nosy and inappropriate from her. Jesus!
Kai: Not fast enough apparently lol
Kai: I never took you for a careless guy J
Kai: You don't want her to know
Kai: Oh that was actually tame lol mothers are ruthless with their comments when they realize I'm a single dad
Jason: I'm still sorry
Jason: I'm not! That was actually your fault
Jason: I don't think it's a good idea for her to know
Jason: people need to learn to mind their own business
Kai: It's ok!
Kai: :OOOOOO Blaming the victim?!?!?!
Kai: Alright
Kai: It's a small town
[5min later]
Kai: I should've left you a hickey as payback
Jason: you're distracting ok? That's not my fault
Jason: still. People should stay in their lines
[5 min later]
Jason: you left some scratches, but they're healed already
Kai: It's a gift
Kai: Did I? Where? 👀
Jason: duly noted
Jason: my back and shoulders
Kai: Oh
Kai: I'm really sorry
Kai: I didn't know
Jason: it's ok
Jason: it just happens
Jason: we do heal fast so they're already gone
Kai: Pity :p
Jason: 🤷🏻♂️ sorry?
Kai: I didn't get to see them!!
Jason: well we're even cause I didn't see the hickey either
Kai: Damn >.<
Kai: We're gonna have to do it again, just so you get to see it then 😛
Jason: 😶
Kai: 🙃
Kai: Would you like me to say I'm kidding?
Jason: I don't really knows
Jason: I mean I thought you just wanted it to a one-time thing
Kai: Oh cool
Kai: I mean
Kai: I wouldn't be opposed but if you'd like it to be left at that that's cool too
Kai: No prob
Jason: no that's not what I'm saying
Jason: last night at the bar you said you were looking just for fun
Jason: so I thought maybe that's all it was. What you wanted. A one-time thing
Jason: I'm gonna shut up now cause I'm not making sense
Kai: It was
Kai: I wasn't exactly expecting to find you there tho
Kai: It was fun tho
Kai: Wasn't it?
Jason: ok
Jason: I wasn't expecting things to end up like that
Jason: yeah it really was. I really had a great time
Kai: Right?!
Kai: I'm glad you did
Kai: I did too
Kai: But I kinda don't know where the line is now, so if I say or do something that upsets you, you gotta let me know J
Jason: I'm glad to hear that
Jason: yeah I'm pretty much the same. I'm not sure where we're standing right now, and I don't wanna be an asshole and say or do something that'd make you feel bad or uncomfortable
Kai: Ok so talking about last night is uncomfortable?
Jason: no
Jason: I guess it's just new
Jason: usually I only sleep with people I plan not to ever see again
Jason: and it had been months since last time I did that
Jason: so this is pretty new territory for me
Kai: talking about last night isn't uncomfortable for me either, so we have that checked!
Kai: TELL ME ABOUT IT
Kai: Nice to know I rocked your world though 😉
Jason: well that's good then
Jason: you really did. Plus I've never slept with a merman before so that was new too
Kai: Would you say it was MEMORABLE then? :3
Jason: you're not gonna let that one go, are you?
Kai: Never 😛
Kai: Glad I didn't scare you off of Merpeople
Kai: Or weird you out with the vision thing
Jason: I've slept with mermaid before. But you're the first merman
Jason: no it didn't. It was actually pretty hot
Kai: Oh so you have something to compare then!
Kai: 🙃
Jason: there was no room for comparison
Jason: it's way different
Jason: what are you hiding?
Kai: 👀
Kai: Why do I have to be hiding anything? 🙃
Jason: cause that emoji looks a lot like that sided smiled of yours where you're trying not to say too much
Kai: How do you know what that meanssssssss
Jason: were you serious when you said there were more mental images?
Kai: See, I'm not that distracting, you even remember what I said in bed!!!
Kai: Why?
Jason: you are very distracting
Jason: because I'm curious
Jason: and one of the images you shared keeps replaying in my mind over and over
Kai: Which one? 👀
Jason: are you really gonna make me say it?
Kai: You asked me if I was serious, I suppose it'd be fair right?
Kai: One answer for one answer
Kai: And yeah, I was serious
Jason: that's fair
Jason: the one of your ridding me
Jason: how many others are there?
Kai: A few
Kai: A couple recurring ones
Jason: did you show me any of the recurrent ones?
Kai: One of them, yeah
Jason: and you're not gonna tell me which one is that?
Kai: I gave you like four answers, and you begrudgingly gave me one
Kai: 🙃
Jason: well you haven't asked for anything else
Kai: True true
Kai: What made you change your mind about having sex with me?
Kai: I remember you were very adamant on cockblocking at first
Jason: I've messed up things before for sleeping with friends and I didn't want to mess things up with you
Jason: I guess it was you. The way you were so unapologetic about what you wanted. Made me think that I didn't have a reason to say no to something I wanted too
Kai: You talk as if you had thought about it before
Kai: I was under the impression you were surprised with my advances 😛
Kai: And it's the riding one. That's the recurring.
Jason: because I had
Jason: just because I didn't show any interest doesn't mean I wasn't interested. I was just keeping my distance
Jason: I was. At first I thought you were joking. Then I thought you were just flirty
Jason: fuck! Well now it's a recurring one of mine too...
Kai: Is that so????? And there were no fantasies?
Kai: I am flirty, it's a curse 😛
Kai: Welp if only there was a way to make it real~~
Jason: I never said they weren't. I even said it was good that you couldn't read my mind in that very moment
Jason: it's a fun curse. I used to be, but I stopped when I hurt people
Jason: now you're teasing
Kai: 👀
Kai: Now I wanna know them
Kai: J I never offer things I'm not willing to do 😛 even when I'm teasing
Jason: maybe I'll let you take a peek into my mind another time
Jason: they're probably gonna get better now after last night
Jason: so you're offering to have sex with me again? Just like that?
Kai: I'm sorry, was I supposed to make you work harder for it or something? Lmao
Jason: you know that's not why I meant
Jason: so you just want to have sex with me in any open opportunity?
Kai: Now you're making it sound like I'm a sex addict LMAO
Kai: J
Kai: Don't think too hard about it
Kai: I had loads of fun and I'd like to have loads of fun again some other time, if you're up for it, that's all
Jason: sorry
Jason: I'm just very good at overthinking so it happens a lot
Jason: yeah I'm up for it
Kai: it's ok
Kai: Great!
Kai: Now that that's settled, will you tell me what's your recurring one?
Jason: now that's settled, nope!
Jason: I did say I might let you take a peek and see it yourself
Kai: So mean!!!
Kai: But that can take a long time
Kai: And I had some pressing matters at hand over here
Jason: you keep saying I'm mean. And I really?
Jason: omg are you really just touching yourself right now?
Kai: Nah
Kai: That's the kind of answer that only the people who answer my questions get 😛
Jason: you showed me one of my recurrent fantasies which means it's probably one of yours too
Kai: Oh god
Kai: Which one was it?
Jason: why do I feel it'd be less embarrassing to let you see it in my mind than say it?
Jason: you on your knees, sucking me off
Kai: Because you might be a little vocally constipated?
Kai: Oh
Kai: That's my biggest regret about last night
Jason: ouch
Jason: I thought you didn't have any regrets about last night
Kai: I'm just paraphrasing you!
Kai: Oh but I do
Kai: I didn't get your cock on my tongue
Kai: That'll haunt me till the end of my days
Jason: fuck now you're making it harder for me not to think about it
Jason: but didn't you just say that we could have fun again so you could get it out of your system then
Jason: I'm certainly not gonna complain
Kai: You can think about it, that's ok
Kai: I am thinking about it
Kai: Glad to have you on board 😉
Kai: Anything else you'd like to add to the list? For when I see you?
Jason: glad to know it doesn't bother you I'm fantasizing about you
Jason: I can't really think about anything else right now
Kai: Not at all bc then I can fantasize about you fantasizing about me 😛
TIME: January 23rd, 2024.
PLACE: Lone Wolf
BETWEEN: Kai ( @kaiakualee ) & Jason
NOTES: Written on Discord. NSFW. Smut is marked in case you wanna skip it. Several TW (see tags)
If Jason was honest, he was a little upset that Kai had to deal with such to unpleasant display at the bar. It wasn't that he didn't think Kai couldn't take care of himself, but he worried. He cared about him and Rhea, so he only wanted to make sure he was ok.
He got to the bar in less than the 10 minutes he promised and as soon as he crossed the door, at least 6 wolves on the bar turned to look at him. It was one of the downsides of the nose. Every wolf in the room now knew he was and alpha. He walked the bar confidently until he stood behind Kai and tapped his shoulder, "so how about that drink," he smiled.
Mr. "I live nearby, why don't we get out of here? I can show you a good time" was the latest wolf to bother Kai, while the merman still nursed the last few gulps of a definitely spiked piña colada. He had been there for the past fifteen minutes or so, and whenever Kai gave him his back on the excuse he had a text to send, that wolf moved to the stool on his other side. That had happened twice already, and Kai was starting to get annoyed with his advances, especially when the third time he turned around the wolf simply held Kai's stool and twisted it, making the merman face his sloppy grin again. He had just placed a hand on Kai's thigh when a much gentler hand tapped his shoulder, and Kai turned with a bright smile "J!" The merman said loudly over the music, turning almost violently out of the wolf's grip "I'm so glad you came! What do you want to drink?"
Jason did his best to suppress the urge to rip that wolf's hand off. It was really upsetting to see there was no respect even when you're flirting. Especially when said flirting was so obviously unrequited, "hey!" He smiled at the merman and then turned to look at the wolf with lust a little flash of red in his eyes before growly the word, "leave," and then turn his attention back to Kai, "I said I would," he smiled, his expression way softer now as he sat on the stool that had just emptied, "surprise me," he said keeping his eyes on Kai to make sure he wasn't too drunk to be dangerous since he didn't seem used to spiked drinks.
Kai jumped a little in his seat when he heard that growl, his eyes wide in surprise. Fuck, that shouldn't have been so hot. He took a moment to recompose himself, a smile coming back as he tried to find that red again in his eyes. Did he just imagine that? "Thank you" the merman said simply when he other wolf left, then turned excitedly to the menu "I'm not getting you margaritas because I don't know how they do it in this place and I don't want it to make you not want to try mine, because mine are really really good" he talked mostly to himself as he scanned the menu, finding a drink with lemon and tequila, ordering two of those. Jason seemed the kind of guy who liked the bite of lemon in drinks. "So!" He said, turning a bit too fast for his slightly dizzy mind "You mean to tell me that you were just doing nothing at your house with a perfectly decent wolf themed bar just a few blocks away from your place?" He asked with playful suspicion, unaware of how the other wolves in the room eyed Jason with mixes of caution and respect.
Jason smiled a bit, "Anytime," he said softly as he tried not to chuckle at how cute Kai sounded slightly drunk as he tried to find a drink he thought it suit Jason, "I'd still try your margaritas," he promised but still let the merman chose the drink for him. He reached to steady Kai when he turned a to look at him, then he chuckled and shrugged, "well people here don't like me much," he said not caring they were listening, "it is wolf themed but not everyone likes an alpha around," he said simply, "I used to come here a lot earlier, when I first arrived," he said with a lopsided smile, "a fight might have taken place and I figured it was better to keep my distance. And just for the record, I didn't even start that fight, but I damn right made sure to end it," he said playfully.
Kai grinned when Jason said he'd try his margaritas. He was so nice. The story made him frown confusedly "Why wouldn't they- Oh because you're an alpha!! I keep forgetting that" Kai shook his head with an apologetic smile. He was sure it mattered a lot to wolves, but Jason could've been a stray, and he'd like him just as much. His touches were gentle and Kai couldn't help but to compare them with the wolves who tried to pursue him that night. Jason was in a whole other league. "Well, they don't know what they're missing, I happen to enjoy your company very much" He laughed loudly at the joke about ending the fight, hiding his face in his hands when Kai realized the laughter was louder than he intended. The merman thanked the barman when their drinks were served and he grabbed his own, holding it out to clink against Jason's. "What should we toast to?"
Jason chuckled when realization hit Kai and he got why other wolves didn't like him that much, "it's alright... it happens," he said when the merman apologized for forgetting, "that's probably cause you're not a wolf," he joked. That laugh made Jason smile brighter even if now Kai seemed a bit embarrassed, "it's a nice change to find someone who likes my jokes," he said patting the merman's shoulder. He accepted the drink and thanked the barman and then his attention was back on Kai, "how about friendship?" he suggested unsure what else they could toast to.
Kai rolled his eyes at the joke "Yes yes I don't have a super nose, I just have my magnetic charm" the merman winked with a smile. His skin was buzzing with the alcohol and the merman leaned into the hand on his shoulder slightly "They're good jokes." The toast made him both happy and frustrated, though Kai didn't know where that second one came from. So with a smile he said "To friendship" before clinking their glasses and taking a sip of his drink. He winced at the bite of the lemon, then took a couple more sips to smooth it down, the liquor burning its way down his throat.
Jason chuckled at the nose comment, "it's not just the nose thing. We can recognize the hierarchy between our kind," he explained a little. He let his hand slid down to Kai's back just to make sure he wouldn't lean back too much and fall off the stool, "maybe you enjoy them cause they're dad jokes," he said playfully. He clinked his glass against Kai's and repeated, "To friendship." The drink wasn't that bad, but he could immediately say it was spiked, "now it's been a while since I had one like this," he admitted as he watched Kai wince but still took another sip, "you know you don't have to order the same drink if you prefer something else, right?" he said softly. "So? what really brough you to this bar of all the other places in town?" he asked curiously cause this definitively wouldn't have been his first choice to hang out or have a drink.
"And you're the boss" it wasn't a question, it was a playful statement. The hand on his back didn't go unnoticed and Kai arched his back slightly, inching forward unconsciously. "I do have the credentials to like dad jokes" the merman chuckled, then watched as Jason drank. "I know, I know, but how could I know if I don't like it if I didn't give it a chance, you know? And I do like tequila, I thought it could be nice, it's just really bitter" he made a face, but chuckled still as he drank more. Still wincing. Okay, maybe that one wasn't for him.
"What? You don't think the amazing vibes could invite me to this astonishing establishment?" Kai joked, his tongue rolling slightly with the complicated wordplay "I was hoping for some company for the night." A blush creeped onto his face, but the merman ignored it "I can't really use dating apps since - well, since it's a bit unfair to plan on hooking up with someone who doesn't know what I am. Not when I can, you know-" he wiggled his fingers near Jason's temple, talking about his hallucinogenic powers "But then I got here and the people just... I felt like a piece of meat. Is it always like this, these days?"
Jason laughed at the statement and shook his head, "Don't really have a choice there," he said a bit embarrassed, "I'm no one's boss tho, they just know it's better not to make anything foolish with me around," he added. He noticed the way Kai leaned into his touch, "Are you ok? cold? dizzy?" he asked unsure of why. He nodded still smiling, "That you are," he said amused that he had gotten the other joke. "That's a good point but I have the feeling you like sweeter drinks," he said reaching for the menu, scanning it to find something with tequila and preferentially not spiked, "How about a Mexican White Russian?" he asked ordering one for Kai to try it.
He laughed again at the joke and the gave the bartender an apologetic smile, "It just doesn't seem like your vibe at all..." he added amazed that he managed to say those big words with how tipsy he seemed to be. He got a bit more serious when Kai revealed his reasons behind the night out, "oh! and here I am ruining your plans," he said apologetically, "maybe you should try that somewhere else... you'll mostly find wolves here. but if that's what you're into then," he shrugged reaching for his drink to shut himself up. It probably wasn't the best time to notice how cute that blush made Kai look so Jason looked away for a moment until the merman talked about the dating apps, "yeah that feels unfair, he smiled when Kai's hand moved closer to his temple, "I don't think you'd use those o purpose with bad intentions tho," he said confidently.
He growled again when Kai explained how they had made him feel, feeling upset again at how much of an asshole the guys there were, "I'm not sure, I haven't been out and about for a while," he admitted, feeling something inside of him stir at the reminder of his most basic needs that he had been trying to ignore for months now. Those very occasional hook ups outside of town had barely helped.
"It's not the alpha, it's just the tattoos, they know you mean business" Kai teased with a bright smile. The merman hummed at the questions, nodded "Bit dizzy, but it's fun. I mean, it's fine. Also fun, but fine" he stumbled over his words, waving himself off. He frowned in confusion with the name of the drink "I know those words separately, but I'm not sure they work together. But I'll try it!"
"Not really, my plans were already foiled when this girl said it should be fun hooking up with me because I could make her see herself getting fucked by her ex. My libido went-" the merman whistled, moving his hand downwards, as if showing his hard on plummeting, with a little explosion at the end for good measure. He chuckled when Jason talked about him being into wolves "You kinda ruined wolves for me. My bar for wolves is super high because of you" Kai teased, then the growl caught his attention and before he could stop himself the merman was placing his hand on Jason's chest, just to feel it vibrating. It took him a long moment to notice he's done that and then Kai pulled his hand back with an apologetic smile. "Damn, and here I was thinking you'd tell me all the best spots to get laid"
Jason laughed again when he talked about his tattoos, "how's that?" he asked amused. He smiled and shook his head, "Ok, it's fun to be fine," he teased, "I think they'll work for you, besides, it's not spiked so you can enjoy it without getting too drunk," he added just as the bartender placed the drink in front of Kai.
He winced when Kai explained what had killed his mood, "now that's shitty. People should really stop being assholes with you," he sighed and chuckled a bit at the end of the very graphic explanation of Kai. He was surprised by those words and blushed a little, "I’m sorry, I didn't mean to. There are good wolves out there," he added just in case because it was unfair that Kai thought of him so positively. He didn't deserve that. He was surprised to feel Kai's slightly colder hand over his chest and just that innocent touch made something ignite inside of him, "Sorry, I just don't like it when the people I care about aren't treated properly," he licked his lips, looking at Kai's apologetic smile as he pulled his hand away. He chuckled bitterly and reached for another gulp of his drink, "yeah I might not be the best to give that advice... I just haven't... for a while," he said, regretting it immediately, "it's just been complicated," he added as he downed the last of his drink in one go, ordering another cause now that conversation was just a bit awkward but also made him think about the things he had been avoided thinking about.
Kai had decided Jason had a really nice smile, and he was happy he got to see it so often. He had the feeling Jason didn't smile much. Or maybe he just found Kai being drunk funny, who knew? The merman accepted the drink, eyeing it curiously. It came in a bourbon glass, which didn't make it look very fruity or sweet, but he hummed when he took a couple of sips. The tequila went down smoothly, and the chocolatey coffee liquor mixed with the cream left a taste of something akin to brownies on his lips. He had a mustache of cream when he pulled back, licking his lips playfully with a blush "Okay yeah that's delicious!"
The merman shrugged at the apology, all too aware of Jason's hand still on his back "I'm sure there are, I'm looking at one" he teased with a smile, enjoying their close proximity. His eyes went straight to Jason's lips when the wolf licked them, and Kai swallowed thickly. He felt the awkwardness of the wolf coming off in waves when he apparently spoke more than he intended, and the merman jumped to help "Me neither!" He said as if that'd make Jason feel better, then sighed "Why is it so complicated? I just wanted some drinks and someone fun to kiss for a while, but it seems like that's not how it works anymore. Now people either look for a sex god or a living flashlight and- you know, I don't happen to be either of those" Kai finished with a chuckle, hoping Jason felt less awkward.
Jason watched carefully as Kai tried the drink he had suggested and ordered, smiling again at the merman's approval and that cute cream mustache that he almost reached out to wipe until Kai licked it off, "I'm glad you liked it. You mentioned you're a chocolate guy so," he grinned.
Now that comment made him blush again and looked away, "you think too highly of me," he said in a softer tone. Something stirred inside of him at that look. He smiled when Kai exposed himself willingly, "well it shouldn't be... I think people are just stupid now. Looking for unreal things," he shrugged, "In my case I've been avoiding it cause I don't like the awkwardness after or people wanting more of what I can actually offer," he admitted. "You think too low of yourself... you could totally be a sex god, but they had missed their chance," he said glad that his drink arrived so he could stop saying nonsenses and making a fool of himself.
"And you remembered" he said with a happy hum, taking a couple of sips "You're not big on sweets, right? I figured you'd like lemony things. Oh, have you ever tried those Lindt lemon chocolate bars? They mix well really nicely"
Every time Jason opened up a tiny bit more, something warm stirred inside of Kai. He listened carefully, voice lowering as he realized how close they were to each other "Well, maybe you think highly of me and low of yourself too. That way we can both be awkward sex gods" he laughed a bubbly laugh at the cheer stupidity of what he was saying, letting his head fall forward until his forehead was pressed against Jason's shoulder, one hand landing on the wolf's thing to balance himself.
Jason smiled and nodded, "Of course I did," he said as if it was obvious he'd remember. "Not really a huge fan but I don't dislike it," he assured, "I haven't. I'll give them a try," he assured considering asking Chris about those. He probably had tried them already.
He chuckled at that comment and shook his head, "I don't think I would be considered a sex god, but I've never been this awkward before," he admitted, "I used to sleep around a lot before coming here," he added as Kai leaned in to press his forehead on his shoulder, "you ok?" He asked a little worried, feeling that hand on his thigh burning through him. Without thinking, he reached to place a hand on the back of Kai's neck, "feeling sick?" He asked in a low tone near the merman's ear.
Kai hummed, nodding along, not even sure what the merman himself had meant with all of that talk about chocolate.
He chuckled when Jason said he was awkward. The merman was going to joke about it or make some witty comment, but then Jason was super close, and his hand was on Kai's hair and his voice is his ear and thinking became a very hard thing to do. "You're warm" He said, pressing his free hand on the wolf's chest again, turning his head to unconsciously nuzzle Jason's neck. Now he was practically being hugged by Jason and Kai had to admit, he missed being held so gently. "Before, you made a sound here" Kai murmured, tapping his chest "Felt like purring"
Jason swallowed hard at their closeness and that hand was back on his chest while the other was still on his thigh, and it was getting hard not to feel things. "It's a wolf thing," he said simply because it was the second time Kai talked about his body temperature. His breath got caught on his throat when Kai nuzzled his neck, and he had to remind himself his friend was drunk and probably wasn't fully aware of what he was doing. The soft voice made him turn his head slightly to look at Kai, "it wasn't a purr," he said a little amused, "Sometimes the growls come out when I'm upset about something," he explained.
Enjoying the warmth, Kai nuzzled his cheek with a smile, chuckling softly at how Jason's stubble left his skin buzzing. Or maybe it was the alcohol. "I like it" he said simply, filter long gone. "You" he murmured pulling back slightly to look into those eyes, not a hint of red in them, and for a moment they were silent. He gave Jason that courtesy, almost hoping the wolf would push him away and put Kai in his place, before the merman leaned in and pressed their lips together.
Jason should have known this was getting dangerously intimate. He swallowed hard and closed his eyes, suddenly very aware of Kai's very appealing smell and the sound of his heartbeat increasing. This was bad. They we're friends. He couldn't mess this up too.
"Kai," he said softly when the merman pulled away to look at him. He should just say it. That this was a bad idea but before he could, the merman was leaning in and all he did was close his eyes when he felt those warm lips on his. The growl on his chest coming out for a whole different reason now.
His name sounded like a prayer in Jason's voice. The wolf didn't push him away though, didn't say anything to reprimand him. Instead, he growled again, and Kai could feel the vibrations against his fingertips and that could mean many things, could even mean a warning or that he was in danger. But Jason still had a hand on his back, still had his fingers in his hair. So in less than a step Kai was off his stool, standing between Jason's legs, with one hand on his chest and another sneaking up to the back of his neck as he deepened the kiss tentatively.
Jason's brain was probably short circuiting because he let it happen. One minute he was trying to make sure Kai was fine and now there he was, arm wrapping around the merman's waist as the shorter man stood between his legs and one of his cold hands slid to his neck and he'll forever be ashamed of the moan that left his lips at that touch as he kissed Kai back.
Kai had a smile on his lips when Jason started moving his own, something warm fluttering inside his chest. This was exactly what he wanted. So he savored the kiss, that bitter taste of lemon turning sweet on his tongue. He swallowed Jason's moan, a shiver of interest running down his spine down south. Kai didn't know how long that kiss lasted, but he had a smile on his lips when they pulled back to breath, his forehead pressed against Jason's when he nipped the wolf's lower lip playfully, not saying a word.
Now Jason felt more ashamed of himself for acting like a horny teenager who couldn't stop himself from pulling Kai closer when he felt himself shiver. He swallowed hard when they broke the kiss, and the merman didn't pull away but instead nipped at his bottom lip. At least this time he was able to bit back the moan that got stuck in his throat.
He took a moment to compose himself before loosening the hold of his arm and pull away, "I'm sorry," he said unsure of why he was apologizing but he felt like he should. He cleared his throat, "this is probably not the best idea," he said in a softly whisper.
He could feel Jason was still fighting to be a gentleman, he kept trying to establish a sense of normalcy and his body betrayed him. And fuck if that wasn't the hottest thing. "Yes, you're right, yeah, it's- it's a bad idea" Kai murmured, still between his legs, and before he could hold it, flashes of images were sent into Jason's mind. Them kissing again. Kai pulling his own shirt over his head. Kai straddling him on Jason's couch. Kai moaning his name. The merman shook his head, trying to will the thoughts away. "It's a really bad idea" he whispered defeated, brushing their lips together, fingers holding tightly onto Jason's shirt where his hand laid over the wolf's chest.
For one second, Jason's heart fell to the ground when Kai agreed that that was a bad idea but before he could put some distance between them apologize for real, those very suggestive and appealing images flashed in his head making him growl again and lick his lips until something inside of him snapped and he realized what had just happened, "no, wait, stop," he said a little breathlessly, feeling his blood quickly rushing south, "we should leave," he finally opened his eyes, darkened with a need he had been fighting but it felt like a lost battle now.
There it was, that rumble again and if Kai made a tiny needy sound in return, he'll forever deny it. His blood ran cold however, when Jason clearly told him to stop, leaving a wide eyed blushed Kai who could just nod silently as he untangled himself from Jason's limbs. "Yes, I- Sorry, I shouldn't- it's hard to control them sometimes, I-" he groaned, that wasn't an excuse, he was a grown man, he should've known better. "I'm gonna go get the bill" Kai said, running his fingers exasperatedly through his own hair before making his way to the cashier before Jason could say anything.
Jason regretted so much the way those words left his mouth when he saw Kai's expression and the way he apologized, "no, wait, Kai, wait," he said as the merman untangled himself from him and moved to the cashier. It wasn't hard for Jason to catch up with him, reaching to grab his hand, tugging softly to make the merman stop, "I didn't mean it like that," he said right away and sighed, "I've been trying really hard not to think about you like that and then you just showed me yourself like that and," he swallowed hard, "I'm trying to be a gentleman and a good friend and that's not helping," he said squeezing the merman's hand as he felt himself blush.
Kai was trying to keep his mind blank, so that his abilities wouldn't go out of control again and he'd influence the people around, so it took him a moment to stop when Jason tugged on his hand. The alcohol also didn't help his brain to connect the words as fast as it usually would, so it took Jason's face to change hue for him to realize what had happened.
And he laughed.
"Oh my GOD see what I'm talking about?!" Kai laughed, shaking his head and taking a step closer to him. It was in his personal space, but not as intimate as before. "You ARE a fucking gentleman, I swear to god." He chuckled, reaching out to straighten the piece of fabric over Jason's chest where he wrinkled his shirt, his own cheeks blushed. "But yeah, that's- a merman thing" he said with an apologetic smile "I'm sorry I'm making your life difficult. Just- give me a second" and when Jason let go of his hand, Kai turned to the cashier, paying for their tab. "There you go, we can go home now."
Jason would probably be mortified later once he was alone in his room, but he tried his best not to squirm or blush further under Kai's look. The laugh didn't make it better, but it helped him realize it was probably the alcohol on the merman's system. He swallowed hard and shrugged, "I'm really trying to be," he agreed, shivering at the touch of Kai's hand on his chest again, "it looked very real," he swallowed hard, the memory of Kai's moan echoing inside his head. "It's ok. I guess it happens," he said not wanting to make Kai feel bad about it. He wasn't really happy to let his friend be the one paying but he really didn't want to argue so he nodded when Kai came back and said they could leave, "ok, sure, let's go," he let out a deep breath as he followed the merman outside.
Once outside, Kai took a deep breath, the freezing air filling his lungs and coming out in puffs of vapor. He wrapped his arms around himself as they started walking, trying to keep his steps as stable as possible, thankful that there wasn't much ice on the sidewalk. "So yeah, they... seem really real" Kai said as they walked, as if they had been having a conversation "You see now why it's very... ethically ambiguous for me to just hook up with someone?" There was a hint of a joke in his tight smile, but the truth was clear. How could he be certain that his partner consented to everything when he could've been feeding them images of illusions the whole time?
Jason noticed it was way too cold for Kai as soon as they stepped out so he didn't hesitate to remove his jacket and put it over the merman's shoulders as he walked closer beside him in case he was still a little drunk, "No, cause they seem real, but I could tell it wasn't. Like it was like seeing it from your point of view," he explained, "and definitely tamer than the mental images I've been trying not have," he admitted clearing his throat.
The sudden jacket on his shoulders made him chuckle with a soft smile, his cheeks flushed from the cold "Fucking gentleman" he groaned with himself, holding onto the hem of the jacket to keep it from falling off his shoulders. "That's because-" but he stopped on his tracks when the last line hit him, eyes wide for a second. Goddamnit, this man. "Now I want to see those" was his reply, licking his lips as he resumed walking.
Jason chuckled at the curse, "I'm not gonna apologize for that. Besides, I don't want you to freeze and get sick," he added. He stopped when Kai did and bit back a smile, shaking his head as he followed the merman once he started walking again, "well it's a good thing that you can't because again, I don't think it's a great idea... I know you think I'm a great guy and all but I'm not and I really don't want to mess this up," he said swallowing hard.
"Of course, of course. And it's just an added bonus that now I'll smell like alpha, and no other wolf will want to mess with me, right?" He teased with a playful smirk. "Great guy in the streets, sex god in the sheets, that's what I've heard" Kai joked with a chuckle, not commenting on the mess it up part. Later, he'd think about it and form coherent arguments. Right then, all he did was shrug "And I could, by the way. See it. If I wanted to. And if I was sober though, because that requires a LOT of focus and, frankly I'm kind of an ADHD king."
Jason blushed and huffed at those words, "I want even thinking about that... I just remembered you get cold easily," he said putting his hands on his pockets as his wolf rumbled in his head, agreeing with Kai's words. He laughed at the tease, "Oh shit! Just stop that! You're not gonna let this one go, are you?" He said shaking his head. It was his turn to stop in his tracks when Kai said he could actually read his mind, "are you for real?" He said nervously and then sighed and smiled, "ok well then it's a good thing you're a bit drunk then," he started walking again, unsure of what to do next. Should he walk Kai to his place? Invite him over for coffee to sober him up? Would he be able to keep his hands to himself this time? He was a complete mess inside his head.
"I know, you're a gentleman" Kai teased, bumping their elbows together as they walked. He laughed with Jason then, shaking his head and immediately regretting it as it made him dizzy. "Nope, it'll be on my tombstone. Here lies Kai Akua Lee, who Jason called a sex god". The merman stopped when Jason did, still getting his bearings now dizzy "Yeah, remember I told you about the illusions? That's how we create the perfect ones, to get handsome men to drown" it was spoken as a joke, but he knew he was being honest "I can access memories, mostly, it's really hard to read minds on the go. Though I've never had someone volunteering their minds, so I don't know how that would work"
"You make it sound like it's a bad thing," he sighed at the bumping and as soon as he noticed a little stumble, he reached to grab Kai's arm to keep him steady. "I didn't say that! Beside I can't assure something I don't know," he teased back. He nodded, "I remember," he added still holding Kai softly by the arm as they walked and he listened, "well I guess you won't be seeing those mental images then cause I'm certainly not volunteering," he chuckled nervously as they reached his street, "I think maybe we should go in for some coffee to help you warm up and sober up a little. If you want, of course," he offered.
Kai shrugged at the bad thing comment. He wasn't exactly in the right mind to decide what was bad and what wasn't. The hand steading him was warm and Kai leaned a bit against him as they walked, chunking at the tease "And whose fault is that?" The merman teased back with an exasperated look, as if he was a freaking sex demon and Jason was holding onto his honor for dear life. "Whyyyy?" Kai whined when Jason said he wouldn't volunteer "I gave you some pretty images to look at, wouldn't a gentleman return the favor?" The merman smirked playfully, then smiled at the invitation. "Coffee sounds great."
Jason laughed again when Kai flirted with him so clearly and openly now, "you're really cheeky and filterless when you're drunk," he smiled and shook his head, "which probably also means you're not in the best mind to decide those kind of things," he said since he was fully sober and it would be wrong to take advantage of Kai's state. "Because you wouldn't think I'm a gentleman anymore," he said playfully even if it was partly true. He nodded when Kai accepted the invitation, "ok, come on them," he said guiding the merman to his place. He only let go of his arm to open the door, "go on in, it's warmer inside," he invited as he closed the door behind them and walked towards the kitchen to put on the coffee machine.
"You say that as if it's a bad thing" he joked, then sighed. Kai knew Jason was probably right, but it was a bit frustrating at the same time, to deny himself of something he wanted because of morals. "And you'd much rather be called a gentleman than a sex god, got it" the merman winked playfully, stepping inside of Jason's place with a murmured "Excuse me" because hey, he was also a gentleman. Kai took his shoes out by the door and was then greeted by a confused Charlie, who wagged his tail and licked his hand. "Hey buddy!, did we wake you up?" It was already late. As if to answer it, Charlie greeted Jason and went back to his bed. The merman chuckled following Jason into the kitchen.
"It's not a bad thing but it's a dangerous. Some might take advantage of that," he said a little more seriously, not wanting to think what could've happened if he hadn't arrived and someone had taken advantage of Kai. He blushed and chuckled, "I never accepted or denied the sex god allegations," he tried to joke. Jason nodded as he watched Kai remove his shoes and go greet his dog, as he put his keys away and removed his boots too "he was probably waiting till I got back but now I'm here he'll sleep for the rest of the night," he explained and then moved around the kitchen, getting Kai a glass of water while the coffee was brewed. He leaned against the counter, watching at the merman now with a much better lighting, "I really am sorry I ruined your plans for the night... I know that can be frustrating," he sighed doing his best to keep his and Kai's mental images at bay.
Kai just shrugged at the serious remark, not mentioning how the person he wanted to take advantage of him was too much of a gentleman to do it. "Riiight, so you're Schrodinger's sex god" the merman teased, leaning against the counter and accepting the cup of water. He choked on it though when Jason said he ruined his plans, because Kai was surprised by a sudden laughter. Apologizing, he placed the cup down, still chuckling "Jason, do you remember what were my plans?" He started counting on his fingers "Have a drink, find someone nice and kiss for a bit" the merman smirked "If anything you made my plans happen." The chuckles died down after a long moment though and it was Kai's turn to sigh "I do feel like I took advantage of you, though"
Jason didn't like that shrug. He didn't like the idea of someone like that wolf at the bar forcing themselves on Kai and how it didn't seem to bother the merman, "I'm serious. I know you can take care of yourself, but I don't like the idea of something bad happening to you," he added with a sigh. He chuckled at the tease, "You're the one who started with the sex god allegations about both of us," he joked too. He moved closer when Kai started choking and reached to pat his back, so he stopped chocking, "easy there," he said softly making sure he was ok. He nodded and smiled a bit when Kai reminded him of his plans, "ok well then I'm glad I didn't actually ruined them," he said a little amused but he noticed how the merman's mood deflated. He sighed and moved in front of Kai, reaching for his chin to make him look at him, "you didn't," he assured, "I could've said no or stopped you and I didn't. I probably should have but I didn't," he shrugged.
"J, merpeople are like... the succubi of the sea. That's why we usually stay with our own, supernatural people have some certain... expectations when they meet us. I'm used to it, it's fine" he said with another shrug, trying to focus on their nice banter "And YOU are the one keeping me from verifying those accusations!" The merman teased with a smile, putting his water back on the counter.
He was surprised when suddenly Jason was right there, holding him by the chin, and Kai looked up at him, very aware of their closeness. His voice dropped to a whisper, and he swallowed anxiously "And why didn't you?"
"It's not fine and you shouldn't have to be used to those stupid prejudices and expectations. I know how that feels like and it's not cool no matter how much you try to convince yourself that you're used to it," he said seriously. He smiled and shook his head, "trust me, it's for your own good," he joked a bit more even if his reasons not to just pin Kai against the wall and kiss him breathlessly where more serious than that.
He swallowed hard and slowly removed his hand from Kai's chin, suddenly feeling very exposed but he had put himself in that spot, "because I didn't want you to stop but I don't want to do something stupid either. I always end up hurting others and I don't wanna hurt you," he sighed.
It sounded like Jason was angry with him, but once he absorbed what the words said, Kai smiled softly, with a small "Okay" as if to end the discussion that hadn't even started.
He deflated when Jason let go of his face, and in a moment of courage, Kai held him by the hips when Jason meant to move away "But what if" it was a murmur, but there was a fire behind it "What if we could be stupid for a night?" He asked moving close enough that their noses were touching "We were just kissing, friends kiss, there's nothing wrong with that" Kai whispered, as if they could stop themselves and leave it at just kissing.
Jason smiled a bit when Kai didn't argue his point of people being stupid.
He swallowed hard when Kai's hand were suddenly on his hips, keeping him there and he really wished to say he didn't feel that rush running down his spine at the innocent touch. He let out a shaky breath when Kai moved closer and bumped their noses together, "last time I kissed a friend I hurt him so badly that he's not my friend anymore," he said sadly looking at Kai worriedly but still didn't move away.
Kai had many many doubts if hurting said friend was Jason's fault, based on other things the werewolf had told him. Yet, there were so many more important things to talk about that said bad friend. "He wasn't me, was he?" Kai whispered with a smile, lips almost brushing against Jason's "Maybe that's one of my superpowers, who knows?"
There was a silent pause where the merman closed his eyes, basking in Jason's warmth with a whisper that wasn't a challenge, it was a plea "Tell me you don't want it"
Jason swallowed hard at that statement cause Kai was right. They weren't the same person. But still, Kai was a good guy, and he could still hurt him, and he really didn't want that. The want Kai kept his hold on his hips and closed his eyes, just waiting for an answer, just being vulnerable and exposing himself like that made Jason realize that he really needed to stop denying himself of something he wanted. Especially because it had been so long since someone had wanted him so openly. He reached to cup Kai's face with one hand when their lips brushed and he heard that plea, "that'd be a lie," he sighed before closing the distance to capture the merman's kiss in a slow kiss.
The merman stopped breathing when Jason cupped his cheek, decided that if he got a no from the wolf he'd stop pushing and go home to tend to his bruised ego. That wasn't what happened though and the words he got in response made him smile into the kiss, hands moving upwards to gently tangle his fingers into Jason's hair as he parted his lips, inviting the wolf to deepen the kiss.
Jason was probably going to hell after this, but he was tired of not letting himself have a chance de something. He had turned himself into this cautious creature who didn't want to hurt anyone or let anyone hurt him. He'd worry about that another time, right then all he could do was to focus on how good this felt. How Kai's lips were just as delicious as he had imagined or how his touch was fresh and soft and how he really wanted him. Broken and all. When the merman parted his lips in a clear invitation, Jason growled again, deepening the kiss as he pressed Kai's body between them counter and his own body.
Kai knew it was a bad idea, he knew it'd be messy to get back onto stable ground in their friendship after this, but just for one night he chose to throw caution through the window and leave that worry for a future Kai to handle. He also maybe was just realizing he had a thing for the growls, because when Jason pressed him against the counter and made that rumble sound again, the merman found himself moaning against his lips, pulling him closer so Jason would stand between his legs.
that little moan encouraged Jason to grab Kai by the hips and pick him up to sit on the counter as he settled between his legs. He broke the kiss but kept his forehead pressed against Kai's as he tried to catch his breath, "if you tell me to stop right now I will," he murmured with his eyes closed, knowing that he Kai didn't stop him, thing would might get out of hand.
Kai let out the tiniest of yelps when Jason picked him as if he weighted nothing and placed him on the counter, to which Kai's legs wrapped around him right away. The merman nodded when Jason spoke, acknowledging his gentlemanliness "Okay" he breathed out, then pulled Jason into another kiss with a "Don't."
Jason let out a small moan when Kai's legs wrapped around him, pulling him closer. It felt too good to stop and when Kai kissed him again it was more than clear for Jason that neither of them wanted to stop.
Kai deepened the kiss, pulling Jason flush against him, his hips rolling unconsciously. Everything about him made the merman want more, and even though he usually wasn't one to give into advances, Kai found himself tugging on Jason's hair, hoping that would show the wolf what he had been craving.
Jason groaned at the tug, feeling his body reacting quickly to the merman's advances. He broke the kiss only to press his lips down Kai's neck, nipping at his pulse point, grunting, "you smell so good," he sighed into the skin, his hands moving to slid under Kai's shirt, letting his fingers explore the merman's back, as he kept kissing and nipping.
Once his lips were free, they were left parted as Kai gasped for breath, moaning louder at the nip. "Do I?" He mumbled in return, an uncomfortable tightness in his jeans. The merman arched his back when warm digits touched his skin underneath his shirt, Jason's own jacket falling over his shoulder as Kai tilted his head to the side to give him more space. Suddenly he was all too aware of how many layers they had between each other, and they were far too many, so he reached with one hand downwards, running his fingers up Jason's side, rolling up his shirt so he could feel the warm skin.
Jason groaned, nodding lightly, "you do... sweet, creamy and fresh, like summer rain," he murmured between kisses, groaning when he noticed the tightness on Kai's jeans. The realization of it made him harden further on his own jeans. He shivered at the touch of those colder fingers on his skin, "feels good," he moaned, searching for Kai's lips, kissing him deeply and demandingly again, rolling his hips against the merman.
Kai had a stupid smile on his face, because this wasn't just Jason talking smut, he meant he actually smelled nice to the wolf. "Inviting?" The moan took him by surprise and Kai slid his hand up further "You're always so hot" though if the merman was talking about temperature or Jason's looks, the answer was yes. The kiss was welcome and Kai gave back as much as he got, moaning against his lips when Jason provided a bit of friction, his nails scratching lightly at his back on instinct.
Jason hummed at the question, "very inviting, enticing," he growled softly at the touches and the words made him chuckle a little, "it's funny cause you feel colder," he murmured into his skin. Something in the back of his head made him think that they should slow down, that maybe things were getting too heated too fast but those nails scratching his skin made him moan again and thrust harder into the other, "should we slow down?" he asked kissing under Kai's ear.
The growls and chuckles started mixing in Kai's head and by the point Jason talked about him being colder the merman had realized those were the butterflies. "Lucky me to have you here to warm me up, then" Kai teased, moaning when Jason thrusted against him, as if to make sure Kai got the memo of how hard Jason was. Which he did. He so did. "Do you want to stop?" Kai asked in return, searching for Jason's lips to nip at the bottom one teasingly, legs safely wrapped around his waist "Or do you want to take me to bed, maybe?"
Jason pulled away and smirked at the joke, "I'll be happy to," he assured, his eyes darkening at that moan from the merman's lips. He shook his head at the question cause he really didn't want to stop, and he'd have to deal with the consequences later, "I really don't," he murmured before pecking the merman's lips after that nip, "bed sound like a good plan," he sighed, sliding his hands down to Kai's ass to pick him up and take him to his bedroom.
He stopped breathing for a moment, waiting for Jason's resolution, and the merman grinned when he got the answer he hoped for, cupping Jason's face with both hands "Then bed it is" Kai hummed, the little peck making him blush, before wrapping his arms around Jason's neck to be carried away.
On the way, he used his time to kiss Jason's neck, down his jaw, trying really hard not to move his hips against the wolf.
Jason accepted the kiss and smiled at that blush. He tried not to overthink as he made his way to his bedroom and Kai's kisses really helped. He stumbled a little too open the door and moved to the bed, lowering the merman onto the mattress, "lights on?" He asked as he hovered above Kai.
Kai was having a blast watching the usually composed werewolf suddenly stumble about his bedroom. Still, he was lowered gently onto the bed and the action made his smile soften. "Obviously" Kai said making a teasingly exasperated face as he toed off his socks "You think I'd want to lose this view?" The merman said licking his lips, pulling Jason into another kiss. He tugged on the hem of Jason's shirt then, pulling it up as he broke the kiss with a "This okay?" because by God he needed those clothes off.
Jason smiled back and shook his head at the teasing comment, "I'm starting to think you're mocking me for my looks," he joked as he watched Kai remove his socks and then pulled him into for another kiss, shivering at those cold fingers touching his overheated skin, "it's very ok," he nodded before kissing the merman again. The light could wait a little longer.
The comment made him chuckle and shake his head "Not at all" he hummed into the kiss, pulling Jason's shirt off, letting the piece of clothing fall to the floor as his eyes scanned Jason's marked skin. His eyes were not the best at night, but the moonlight from the window did wonders to paint that picture and Kai licked his lips, reaching to trace his fingertips along the tattoos on Jason's chest with reverence.
Jason smiled and raised his arms to let Kai remove his shirt. He let out a shaky breath when Kai's fingers traced the lines on his skin. He stood still there, letting the merman look and touch all he wanted, "you really like the tattoos, don't you?" He said playfully, leaning in for a quick kiss to quiet the doubts in his head.
Kai blushed at the statement, glad that the light was still off. "I do" he said with a smile, pulling him into a deeper kiss "You know what? Forget about the lights" he groaned, gently pushing on Jason's shoulder until the wolf laid down on his back on the bed so the merman could crawl on top of him, straddling Jason "I've wanted to do this since that day on the beach" Kai hummed, leaning down to trace Jason's tattoo with his lips, one hand sliding down to run his fingertips across the word "California" stamped over his stomach.
Jason was about to make a playful comment on that when the merman shut him up with a kiss and then pushed him onto the bed. Jason let him and tried his best not to squirm under those eyes. His breath got caught on his throat at those words as he sat up a little, looking at Kai with a surprised expression, "wait, what?" He asked moaning at those lips on his skin, "are you serious?" He asked reaching to bury his fingers on Kai's hair while he explored his tattoos.
Jason's surprise surprised Kai and he looked up with a nod "Mhm. I mean, have you looked at yourself lately?" The merman chuckled, trying to laugh it off and hoping it wasn't as creepy as it could've sounded. Deciding that maybe it was, he added, pulling back "I didn't say anything because you're way out my league and we started talking and all but..." He pecked Jason's lips tentatively, almost hopefully, as if to ask if that was okay.
Jason smiled at that expression and then rolled his eyes, "I didn't think I was your type," he admitted and then frowned, "I'm not," he assured, reaching to pull Kai's shirt off too, "have you seen yourself?" He threw the question back before accepting the kiss, deepening it.
Kai gave him a disbelief look, then shook his head "We're so going back to this once I'm done jumping your bones" he made a vague gesture, then chuckled, letting his shirt and Jason's jacket fall to the floor in one full swoop, his own tattoos in full display now. Propping himself on one hand, hovering on top of Jason, Kai kissed him deeply, letting his free hand slide down to cup the wolf's crotch, offering him just a taste of friction.
Jason chuckled but then groaned at those words, "we are, we definitely are," and then it's was his turn to stare and reached to touch the tanned muscled and inked skin. The kisses were better than he remembered or maybe Kai was just a really good kisser. He broke the kiss and threw his head back when Kai's hand cupped him through his jeans, making him moan louder, "Oh fuck," he breathed out, reaching to pull Kai back for another kiss as he thrust into the touch unconsciously.
The noises Jason made shouldn't have been so hot, but Kai was helpless to them. He let out a groan of his own when Jason touched his skin, eyes falling closed for a moment as he did. Nobody had cherished his skin like that in a long while. The merman smirked when Jason moaned "Yes, precisely, glad you caught up with the program" he teased, kissing him deeply as he tried to open Jason's jeans with just one hand and failed miserably.
Jason really enjoyed how that skin felt under his fingers. It was colder, but soft and very, very appealing. That smirk made him want to argue at the tease but then those lips were on him again and he forgot about anything else but how good it all helped. He sensed Kai's distress for not being able to open his pants and he chuckled into the kiss, breaking it reluctantly, "let me help," he murmured against those sweet lips to then grab Kai by the hips, rolling them on the bed, pinning Kai on the mattress, reaching to start undoing the merman's pants, "I'm gonna take these off ok?" He said in a soft tone as he undid Kai's jeans, pulling them down don't for the bulge inside his underwear was free, "those images in your head," he asked swallowing hard, "are there more?" He asked curiously, still thinking about what Kai had said that he had wanted him for a while now.
Kai let out an indignant huff when Jason rolled him around, amused at how the wolf said he'd help only to then advert the attention to Kai's own pants. Not that he was complaining anyway, because Kai obediently lifted his hips with a soft moan when some of the strain on his cock was lifted, leaving him wearing nothing but his black briefs. Parting his legs, he smirked at the question "Maybe. Wanna peek?" the merman said licking his lips, sending a couple of flashes into Jason's mind. Kai's sweaty skin against Jason's chest as they moved rhythmically. Kai on his knees between his legs, kissing a trail down Jason's stomach. And then the very clear image of Kai riding Jason slowly and sensually.
Jason licked his lips at the view before him. Kai look fantastic and very interested. Even with the lights on, he could see every detail on the man on his bed. He was about to shake his head to say no because the last thing he wanted was to make Kai feel like he was using him for his abilities like other had tried but then those very sexy and more graphic images of them flashed inside his head, making him moan and close his eyes. His cock twitch inside his jeans at how very appealing all of that looked, "fuck! Oh shit! Now those..." he groaned as he undid his own pants and kicked them off, climbing on the bed on top of Kai, searching for his lips again, more desperately this time, "is that what you want?" He asked between kisses, "to ride me like that?" He asked breathlessly.
Kai parted his legs right away when Jason came on top of him, running a hand through the wolf's hair as he kissed him back. His only answer was a needy moan at the question, but then Kai thought it was better to clarify it, in case Jason somehow wasn't certain of his intentions "I want you to fuck me, J"
The way Kai parted his legs so readily to accommodate Jason between them shouldn't have been so hot, but Jason was far gone by the time their skins touched and those fingers found his hair again. And then those words leaving no doubts of what Kai expected from the night, "yeah I kinda got the idea," he teased before rolling his hips against Kai’s, so he was very aware of how much into this Jason was as he kissed him again.
Kai let out a moan when he felt Jason's cock rubbing against his own through the fabric, providing a little of some much needed friction "Glad we're both on the same page" he teased back, kissing Jason with a need that increased every minute. "I'm gonna- I haven't- in a long time" Kai murmured between kisses, now completely sober yet drunk on Jason "So I might need a- need some help"
The way Kai moaned was definitely gonna be replaying inside Jason's head because it was such a pretty sound. He rolled his hips against the merman and then frowned at the broken words, pulling away just enough to look at Kai in the dark room, groaning at those words what then implied, "ok yeah, I'll be careful. We'll go slow," he sighed, leaning in for a few more kisses before pulling away reluctantly to finally turn on the light and grab the lube from his bedside table only to notice that he didn't have any condoms, "we're gonna have a little problem," he said a little frustrated as he went back to the bed, leaning in to kiss Kai to quiet the annoying voice in his head telling him that this wasn't a good idea, "I don't have any condoms," he murmured between kisses.
And if Kai moaned once more just from the way Jason said those words, no one could blame him. He winced when suddenly Jason wasn't at his arm's reach again and the light was turned on, but as soon as he adjusted to it, a smirk appeared on his lips as Kai's eyes took in Jason's almost naked glory. When the wolf came back to bed, Kai latched onto him, chuckling at Jason's sad admissions. "Back pocket" he said simply, nodding in the general direction where his jeans ended up as a deep blush took over his face. Yes, it was the admission that Kai left his place with a very specific goal in mind, but still. Lack of condoms wouldn't be what kept them from fucking tonight.
The view with the lights on was even more appealing. Kai looked fantastic almost naked in his bed and with a very clear hard on that Jason was salivating to taste. He arched a brow and smirked at the admission, "so you were looking more than just kissing then uh?" He asked playfully as he set the lube aside and finally reached to sneak his hand under the merman's underwear, wrapping his finger around Kai's cock with a moan as he pulled it out and started stroking it slowly.
The blush on his face got darker as Jason pointed it out and Kai threw one of his arms up to cover his face with a groan. "I don't know, maybe I could get lucky" and then he moaned when finally Jason touched him there, making Kai roll his hips up into his hand. "Fuck, so warm"
Jason chuckled, "I'm not judging. It's just cute you didn't want to tell me right away what you were looking for," he said leaning in to kiss his neck. He hummed at the way Kai's hips moved to thrust into his hand, "yeah?" He asked in a whisper as he kept moving his hand slowly as he leaned in to start kissing down the merman's tattooed chest.
"Would you have volunteered if you knew what I was looking for?" He teased back, dropping his arm to give Jason more space to kiss along his skin "Yeah, it's like... sparks wherever you touch" Kai murmured, running his fingers through Jason's hair, marking the moment to memory.
Jason blushed and shook his head, "probably not. I would've just left and let you find what you were looking for," he admitted even in the idea didn't sit well with him. He started to kiss down to Kai's abs, looking up when those fingers bury into his hair, "I hope it's in a good way," he murmured into the skin. He pulled away and shifted to settle between the merman's legs, hooking his fingers on the hem of Kai's underwear, "can I take this off?" He asked licking his lips.
Kai grinned at that "See? Then my plan would've been foiled!" He teased, eyes blinking slowly as Jason kissed down his chest. "It's great, I happen to like it a lot." The look of hunger on Jason's eyes, mixed with the way he licked his lips sent a shiver down Kai's spine and he nodded "Yes yes" the merman breathed out, lifting his hips to help. A moan left his lips when his cock sprung free from its prison. "Better?"
Jason arched a brow with an amused expression, "you're making it sound like your plan was involving me," he teased even tho he knew he had crashed Kai's plans. He hummed against the merman's skin, "good! I like it that your skin is colder than mine. Feels really nice," he assured. He let out a soft growl when Kai was fully naked and at his reach, "much better," he sighed before leaning in to capture Kai's cock between his lips.
The tease made him chuckle and shrug "I adapt fast" was his answer. Kai didn't say it, but their warmth difference did feel nice, he's never been with a wolf before, so now Kai thought he might've missed out on it. He didn't get time to comment on it though, because suddenly Jason was growling and taking the merman in his mouth and Kai found himself moaning loudly, fingers tugging on Jason's hair unconsciously - not to move him around, but to get his message across, as he rolled his hips tentatively.
Jason smirked and shook his head at the comment. The tug on his hair made him moan around Kai's cock before starting bobbing his head slowly as he caressed his thighs. It was crazy how much he had missed it and how good Kai's cock felt on his mouth.
Jason's mouth was perfect. So perfect, in fact, that he had to stop him after a couple of minutes "J, fuck- if you- I- I'm getting close" he said through moans, letting go of his hair to tap repeatedly on his shoulder, as if in warning.
Jason was really enjoying this, and he was very sure Kai was too until he let go of his hair and tapped his shoulder. He pulled away, licking his lips and looking at Kai from between his legs, "do you want me to stop or just warning me?" He asked not wanting to push Kai's limits. Not everyone liked to swallow but he really had no problem with it, and he was gonna make sure to show Kai that.
The question took him by surprise. Whenever Kai hooked up with someone, there was always a very clear goal: fuck as much as possible before having an orgasm. They were usually humans, so their stamina wasn't the best, but he hadn't considered that Jason- "I don't know?" He answered in a murmur, catching his breath and running his fingers through Jason's hair fondly, putting the strands into place after messing them up "Warning?"
Jason frowned a little confused at Kai's answer, "I'm more than ok if you're close cause it's doesn't have to be the end of the night if you don't want to," he said, unconsciously leaning into the touch and smiled when Kai said it was a warning, "how's your refraction time?" He asked playfully before leaning in to lick the tip of Kai's cock.
The way he leaned into Kai's touch made the merman smile, he looked adorable. "Oh" was his answer, the soft blush high on his cheeks, then he chuckled at the question "Compared to humans? It's fast" Kai said honestly, then moaned, the sight of Jason licking his cock as if it was candy was one he wanted to burn into his mind "Your tongue has no right to feel this good"
Jason grinned, "that's definitely not a bad thing, it's actually a really good thing," he reached to stroke Kai slowly, "should I apologize for that?" He asked playfully before taking him back on his mouth, moaning happily knowing he was gonna be able to make Kai cum more than once if thing went well.
Kai moaned when Jason started stroking him again, dangerously close to the edge. "Yes, you should make it up to-" but then his mouth was on Kai's cock once more and the merman was whimpering and soon enough he was shivering and spilling down Jason's throat, fingers gently running through the wolf's hair as he rode out his orgasm.
Jason was just a little proud of himself for making Kai lose composure like that. He hummed and swallowed every drop, pulling away only to rest his scruffy cheek the merman's thigh and look at with a playful gleam in his eyes, "you ok there?" He asked in a rough voice as he reached for the lube, "do you want me to keep going?" He asked just to make sure.
Kai hadn't had such a delicious orgasm in years, so he was enjoying himself. The look of Jason's face pressed against his thigh was one he didn't expect to find so adorable and he ran his fingers through his hair, catching his breath "Very very ok" the merman said licking his lips "do YOU want to stop?" He asked, with an arched brow that indicated that maybe that was a really stupid question, of course he wanted to keep it going.
Jason could sense Kai's comfort and how pleased he was, so he only chuckled at the teasing questing, "it never hurts to make sure," he joked as he shifted to kneel between Kai's legislation and hook one of his legs on his shoulder to have better access. He squirted some lube on his fingers between reaching to the merman's entrance, just rubbing his fingerprints, "let me know if it's too much or you want me to slow down ok," he asked before he pushed the tip of his index in slowly.
Giving him a sloppy smile, Kai nodded "You got it" he said gently, letting Jason maneuver his limbs to his liking. The merman took a deep breath when Jason pushed his finger in, expecting the touch to be much rougher. It was rather pleasing though, and he bit his bottom lip with a little groan, relaxing and adjusting to the intrusion.
Jason smiled and nodded, watching carefully every bit of Kai's reaction; from that pretty blush to his heartbeat to those little sounds he tried to quiet away biting his lip. He swallowed hard as he pushed his finger a little deeper, giving the merman some time to adjust before starting moving in and out slowly.
Kai wasn't used to it being done like that. Whenever men helped him get ready, they were always the hard and fast type, trying to get it done as quickly as possible to get inside of him. Jason took his time and Kai appreciated that "Would you- uh, you can move" the merman murmured, and Jason started moving his finger, making Kai let out tiny gasps here and there. He licked his lips when he opened his eyes and once again found Jason's on him "You're staring"
Jason nodded as he started to move his finger in and out slowly, building up a pace but always making sure the merman was comfortable. He smirked, "it's a really good view," he said as he crooked his fingers trying to find that sweet spot.
Kai got used to his movements in no time, and was already teasing him when Jason picked up the pace "It's really nice from here too" he teased with a smile, soft blush on his cheeks, but he was caught off guard when the wolf found a very nice spot inside of him that got Kai moaning and seeing stars "Jason!"
Jason chuckled, "glad you're enjoying it," he said with a wink. He was very proud of himself when he got that moan and rubbed Kai's prostate again before pulling his finger out to add more lube and add a second finger.
Kai's hand flew to the wolf's shoulder when he felt those sparkles again, a rare but pleasant surprise. The blush grew darker when he merman surprised himself with the needy whine that left his lips when Jason's finger left him, and he covered his face with his hand in embarrassment when he moaned louder at the addition of the second finger.
Jason let out a soft growl at how hot Kai sounded and how cute he looked so embarrassed at the sounds he was making, "want me to slow down?" He asked as he pushed his fingers a little deeper, "don't hide from me," he requested in a raspy voice as he reached his other hand to remove the merman's hand from his face, "you look so sexy like that," he groaned.
"No, no! Please don't!" Did he mean to sound there desperate? Definitely not, but what was one more embarrassing thing to do on top of the pile he was creating? Kai moaned when Jason got deeper, and he let the wolf lower his hand by sheer surprise with the suddenly sweet gesture. "Do I?" The growl made him move his hips against Jason's hand and his cock twitch with interest "Those sounds... fuck they sound really hot"
Jason chuckled, "ok, I won't stop then," he teased a bit. He nodded at the question, "you really do," he assured and groaned when Kai moved his hips to fuck himself onto his fingers, "you think so?" He asked surprised since him growling wasn't usually considered something hot.
The blush was high on his cheeks when Jason complimented Kai, and the merman didn't know how to respond to it. Instead, he let out tiny moans whenever Jason moved his fingers, rolling his hips as if silently asking for more when he adjusted. "Of course" Kai answered with a groan "Though you could be telling me how to boil water and I'd- I'd probably find it really hot right now"
Jason was pleasantly surprised to see this side of Kai. Those little moans encouraged him to start moving his finger faster, scissoring them a little too help the merman adjust. He chuckled at the answer, "so you're that horny then?" He asked playfully before pulling his fingers out to add a third very slowly, moaning at how tight Kai was.
Kai chuckled at the tease, then moaned louder when a third finger was added, bitting his own bottom lip not to let out the needy whine that was threatening to escape his throat "Maybe you, uh-" he tried to catch his breath when he started moaning "Maybe you're just that sexy" the merman smiled, then reached out to gently grab Jason's hair and pull him in for a kiss that turned out to be a bit more desperate than he intended "Come on, that's enough, don't you think?"
Jason scoffed amused at that answer, "that's very unlikely," he joked but it ended in a deep moan whey Kai pulled him in for another kiss. He nipped at the merman's bottom lip at how needy he sounded, "you said it had been a while and I really don't wanna hurt you," he murmured between kisses as he pushed his fingers deeper.
"I'm a merman about to have sex with a werewolf, J, unlikely things are not that farfetched sometimes" he teased in between kisses. The answer he got though made Kai realize he always hooked up with shitty people, because he really didn't expect an objection. His nails gently scratched Jason's shoulder, where he grabbed the wolf as an anchor, moaning ever so often.
Jason smiled and shook his head, "so you're telling me I'm your first werewolf?" He asked already knowing the answer so he clicked his tongue not giving the merman the chance to answer, "I probably should make it memorable," he winked before kissing Kai again, groaning against his lips at the scratches. He pulled away and pulled his fingers out just to get off the bed to find the condoms on Kai's discarded jeans and then came back to the bed to put on the condom and lube himself up, hovering over the merman, "you're ready?" He asked before leaning in for a kiss.
Kai was pretty sure he was doing it on purpose now, to make him blush, and he stuttered an answer that never came out. He nodded into the kiss, pulling the wolf closer "Yes, yes, that's- yes". The minute between Jason leaving the bed and coming back was one of the longest of his life, and when the wolf came back, Kai all but wrapped himself around him, tangling their legs together and pulling him closer. The question got him groaning with need against his lips "I've been ready for the past hour" he lied, bumping their noses together with a chuckle, his fingers moving to his hair. Kai pulled on the strands tentatively, adding in case Jason was having second thoughts about taking advantage of the merman again "I want it, J" before kissing him again in a way that wouldn't leave any doubts.
Jason tried his best not to chuckled at the response because, "so bossy," he joked but then groaned at the tug on his hair, "now that's low," he murmured against Kai's lips before pulling away just to align himself with the merman's entrance, pushing in slowly, moaning lowly and losing his eyes at the intensity, "fuck, you feel so good," he grunted as he moved slowly until he bottomed out.
"It's a merpeople thing" he teased, in comparison to Jason's wolf things. Maybe being bossy and low were his superpowers. "But I like the sounds you make when I do it" Kai added in a whisper, tugging again involuntarily when he felt the stretch, doing his best to relax as he moaned, mouth hanging open as he gasped for air in a silent cry.
Jason chuckled at the joke, "looks like it," he answered but then groaned again when Kai tugged on his hair. He started peppering kisses on the merman chin, jaw and neck as he gave Kai time to adjust as he did his very best not to move into that delicious tight heat.
And there it was, that sound again. It shouldn't have been so hot, Kai was blaming it on how horny he was. The merman basked in those kisses, enjoying how full he felt. "G- od!" something between a plea and a moan left his lips and Kai rolled his hips, as if to tell Jason to move.
Jason echoed that moan with one of his own when Kai rolled his hips. He took that as a sign to pull out a little and then thrust back in, starting a slow pace as he nuzzled the merman's neck.
Kai tilted his head to the side, unconsciously showing his neck. His arms were wrapped around Jason's neck, holding him impossibly closer as he moaned in his ear, that absurd heat already pooling low in his stomach again.
Jason started to pace up, feeling himself getting too close to fast that it was almost embarrassing. He kissed and nipped Kai's neck as he moaned and groaned at how they merman's delicious scent was everywhere, "it's unfair how good you feel," he murmured into the merman's ear as he started to thrust harder.
The nip got a louder moan out of him and Kai chuckled at the words, between quick breaths. He was going to make some witty remark, but it got lost in his tongue when the wolf started to thrust harder. His moans got desperate then and the merman's nails found the skin of Jason's back once more "Fuck! Right- right there, oh my god, Jason!"
Jason groaned when he felt those nails on his skin and the way Kai moaned only encouraged him to keep thrusting in that angle to make the merman feel just as good as he was feeling, "fuck! I'm getting close," he grunted as he searched for Kai's lips to capture them in a deep and desperate kiss.
All Kai could do was nod profusely into that kiss, his body shaking as he got dangerously close to the edge. Soon enough, the merman threw his head back, crying out Jason's name as the cold bliss of his second orgasm washed over him, making a mess between their bodies.
Jason could feel just how close Kai was just by how fast his heart was beating, "yes! Just let yourself go," he murmured between kisses when he felt him clenched around him, pushing him off the edge as he finished just a heartbeat after Kai did. He collapsed on top of the merman not really caring about the sticky mess between them.
Kai struggled a bit to catch his breath, riding the aftershocks of his orgasm for a long minute. Somewhere along that line, his lungs started following Jason's pace in a gentle rise and fall, the nails that were once scratching now softly trailed random patterns on the overheated skin. The first word that left his lips was soft, but Jason could hear the smile as he said it. "Memorable."
Jason huffed a weak laugh at Kai's first word after that comfortable silence of the aftermath, "now I know you're teasing me," he slurred as he pulled away enough to look at Kai's face and roll his eyes, "you ok?" He asked with a small smile.
"Not teasing at all!" He mumbled with a smile, then laughed "If I'm ok? You're kidding, right?" the merman rolled his eyes, then buried a hand once again in Jason's hair, pulling him down to the laziest of kisses, savoring his lips. There was an almost silly chuckle when their lips broke apart, Kai had his eyes closed when he murmured, bumping their noses together "Bottoming never felt this good before, you know"
Jason arched a brow in challenge at the answer, but he didn't get to say anything cause those fingers were back in his hair, making him moan and Kai was kissing him in a way that made him shiver. He hummed pleased when they broke apart and then frowned at that piece of information, "yeah you're probably been around the wrong kind of people for sure," he sighed and kissed him again as he apologizing for all the other lousy experiences Kai might had in the past.
Kai laughed softly into the kiss, both hands holding Jason's face when he pulled back "J, stop" he said, moving his thumb go press between Jason's eyebrows, massaging the frown away, a ridiculous smile on his face "I'm saying it was great, amazing actually. Take the compliment, you stubborn wolf" Kai teased, letting his thumb trace the line of Jason's nose, down to his lips "You ok?"
Jason was a little taken back at such a gentle touch. It had been a really long time since someone had touch him like that. He swallowed hard and closed his eyes when the merman tried to make him stop frowning. He sighed and smiled when Kai reassured him that he had really enjoyed it. He nodded, "yeah more than ok," he assured as he shifted a little and noticed the stickiness, "we're gonna need to clean up a little," he scrunched up his nose.
Kai knew there was something there that Jason didn't tell him, but it was ok, he didn't need to. With a soft smile, Kai let go of his face "What, sleeping in a cum burrito is not part of the Lydecker special?" He teased, then moved his hips with a tiny moan, as if to say he couldn't leave to get cleaned while Jason all but barricaded his efforts with his own body.
Jason grimaced but laughed at the tease, "definitely not," he said amused but then grunted when Kai rolled his hips and he slid out of the merman, "just stay here. I'll do the heavy work," he smiled a bit and rolled off of Kai to move to the bathroom to discard the condom and bring a warm wet cloth, "here," he offered it unsure if the merman would be ok with letting him clean him up or if maybe that's was too intimate. Honestly, he wasn't sure about that either.
"Ah yes, THAT'S the Lydecker special, doing the heavy work" he winked playfully and watched as Jason moved. The merman was glad the wolf didn't take long, so he didn't have time to absorb what just happened and properly freak out, instead he awkwardly took the wet cloth - that was cold to his touch - and cleaned his own stomach as well as some of the lube between his legs. The draped it and offered it back to Jason, sitting up slightly "So, should I just...?" He pointed awkwardly to the door with his thumb, unsure if sleeping over was actually part of the offer, or if Kai should just follow Hookup 101, get dressed and leave. He really hoped for the first.
Jason rolled his eyes at the teasing but didn't say more. He accepted the cloth and threw it carelessly onto the clothes hamper on the corner of the room. The question made him rub the back of his new nervously, "uh no... you don't have to leave... I mean not if you don't want to, but I get it if you do or if you have to," he said awkwardly as he reached for his underwear just to stop making a fool of himself.
Was he... embarrassed? It was cute. Watching him, Kai nibbled on his own bottom lip, thinking with a smile. "I mean... If I'm gonna sleep with a wolf, might as well sleep with a wolf, you know?" It was a joke, but he knew Jason could see he was relieved. "Just... Pass me those? So I can keep at least a tiny bit of my dignity" Kai asked, pointing in the general direction of his own pants and underwear, left on the floor.
Jason only hoped he wasn't blushed when he looked up, already wearing his underwear. He laughed a little at the joke and then nodded when Kai asked for his underwear. He grabbed them from the floor and handed them to the merman, "do you actually want that coffee or are you sobered up?" He said playfully unsure of what to do next.
Kai accepted his underwear, shimming it on with slight difficulty since he refused to get up to do it. He looked up when Jason asked that question, rolling his eyes fondly "In the morning" He offered, almost like a promise, then smirked "Oh, I'm sober. You fucked the alcohol out of me. I'd say I'd blow on your stick to prove it, but that's how we got here" Kai teased, laying down on Jason's pillow with a happy sigh, closing his eyes. Maybe it was because Jason's mattress was comfortable, or because his bones were made of marshmallow right then, but the merman felt relaxed. Opening one eye, he looked at the wolf after a moment "You coming?"
Jason gave Kai some privacy while he got dressed and then chuckled when the merman said he'd want the coffee in the morning. That sounded promising, "sounds good," he agreed as he watched Kai get comfortable on his side of the bed, "yeah... maybe we should get under the covers. You said you get cold easily," he teased as he moved to the other side of the bed to pull the covers up so Kai could get under them.
"Lucky me, to have a personal heater" he teased, scooting under the covers. It was true, now that the adrenaline was coming down, so did his body temperature and the merman let out a happy sigh when he scooted closer to Jason. In comfortable silence, Kai moved into the wolf's personal space, eyes searching for signs that he was uncomfortable. After another silent minute, he asked in a whisper "Tell me if I cross the line"
Jason smiled sadly cause he had heard those words before many years ago, but he did his best not to let it show, "so you just like me cause you're always cold?" He asked playfully. He laid on the bed and relaxed even tho Kai was scooting closer. If this was the old him, he would be panicking already but he was tired of denying himself closeness and comfort, "it's ok," he whispered as he reached to caress Kai's back, silently inviting him closer.
"Precisely" he joked, meaning the complete opposite "Glad we're both on the same page" the merman said with a smirk. The whisper he hears back was soothing and got closer he did. In comfortable silence, the merman sneaked one of his legs between Jason's, curling up against his chest, tucking his head under the wolf's chin. "Night, J" he murmured, eyes closed as he enjoyed Jason's warmth "Thanks for looking after me tonight."
Jason chuckled and rolled his eyes. He shivered when he felt that cold feet against his warm skin, "G'night," he murmured back with a sigh as the merman curled up against him in such a familiar yet foreign way. He closed his eyes and relaxed to the point where he didn't even realize when he fell asleep.
Kai: Hey J! Are you by any chance free this afternoon? 😰
Jason: hey! sure! How can I help?
Kai: I got a bit of an emergency
Kai: I'm gonna have to go over the office for a meeting with higher ups
Kai: that apparently don't know how to use a fucking computer for a call
Kai: sorry I'm really upset about it
Kai: anyway
Kai: Rhea's babysitter is out of town
Kai: I know it's short notice and please feel free to say no if you'd prefer
Kai: really no hard feelings
Kai: but could you stay with her for a couple of hours until I get back?
Jason: sure! Absolutely
Jason: Kai, I already said yes. It's ok really. It's no problem at all. I'll be happy to spend some time with her 😊
Jason: I'm sorry they upset you so much with the last minute change of plans
Jason: do you want me to go to your place or do you wanna bring her to mine?
Kai: You're the best, J ❤️
Kai: It's just
Kai: They're already multimillionaire old man, they could learn to use Skype, you know?
Kai: Whatever is best for you!
Kai: I can drop her off on my way or leave the key for you
Kai: She's really into drawing this week so she shouldn't be much trouble, but please let me know if anything happens, I should have my phone around at all times
Kai: And I'm bringing us dinner, so lemme know what you want to eat tonight, it's all on me
Kai: And really, thank you thank you thank you ❤️
Jason: I'm not. It's what friends do right? Be there for each other
Jason: I get why it's annoying but don't worry. I got your back
Jason: can you drop her at my place? I'm sure she'll enjoy seeing Charlie again
Jason: anything you want works for dinner. I'm not a picky eater
Jason: don't worry about it! It'll be fine. We'll be fine
Jason: you're very welcome 😉
Kai: True true
Kai: She adores Charlie, I hope he's ok with being smothered in love for an afternoon 😛
Kai: I'll drop her off on my way out then
Kai: Ok fine
Kai: See you soon!
Kai: And thank you again!!!!
Kai: ❤️
Jason: Charlie will be super happy. I think sometimes he's bored with me
Jason: Hey Kai! Thanks a lot for the present. I really appreciate it
Jason: did you and Rhea have fun during the holidays?
Kai: Hey Jason! Glad you liked it!! Thank you for yours too :3
Kai: We stayed in, me with very warm hands and Rhea exhausting herself playing with her new presents
Kai: Knowing you went for the gloves, I got that little monster a baby punching bag 😛
Kai: How did your trip go?
Jason: Hope you both like them
Jason: that sounds nice and cozy
Jason: ah! very smart!!! Hope she has practiced during the break
Jason: it went well. I didn't realized I missed my hometown so much until I was there
Kai: She has! You better be careful or she's taking you down when classes restart lol
Kai: That's so nice
Kai: Hard to leave it and come back?
Jason: good! I like it when my students improve
Jason: no, this is my home now. I missed it here
Jason: is she excited about starting classes again?
Kai: Well I'm glad you're back 🙂
Kai: Have your parents ever come over?
Kai: Yes! She asks me everyday
Kai: Are you going back to classes soon?
Jason: thanks. I'm glad to be back too
Jason: No, not this time. They might come later on in the year. Probably for Chris' wedding
Jason: good! I like the enthusiasm
Jason: yeah, I'm going back to the gym tomorrow so we're on for our next class at the usual schedule
Kai: Ah you mentioned your beta was getting married! I didn't realize they knew him, but it makes sense they do
Kai: Perfect, she's gonna be excited to know
Kai: What's the plan for today?
Jason: they haven't met him in person yet but they know is my beta and Chris asked me to invite them so they're excited to finally meet him and the lucky human he's getting married to
Jason: I'm glad to hear that. I'm pretty sure she's the only one of my students excited to go back to classes
Jason: not much. Just cleaning up a little and relaxing before going back to the busy days
Kai: Oh wow! Why haven’t they met yet?
Kai: For someone who's not fond of humans, you always speak so highly of his fiancé lol
Kai: Why do you say that? I'm sure they like your classes
Jason: Well when I first arrived here and met Chris there was a spell that didn't let people leave
Jason: the spell broke a couple of years ago and I hadn't gone home until recently and my dad isn't very fond of vampires so he hasn't visited yet
Jason: it's not that I’m not fond of them. One in particular. Val was an exceptional human, and I think Sebastian is almost as good. He saved Chris twice when I couldn't be there
Jason: most students think I'm too strict
Kai: Oh!! I had no idea!!!
Kai: Did you know the spell was in place when you first got to town? How was it broken?
Kai: Ah so Sebastian helps to prove your heroic-feat approach to love then huh 😛
Kai: Most students are lazy and don't want to work hard 😛
Jason: I did. I came here because of a friend. I have no idea how it got broken but it was a mess when it did
Jason: lots of supernaturals were using this place as a hideout but when the spell broke they were safe here anymore
Jason: he helped lots of supernaturals when the vampires tried to start war so that's something that weighs a lot in my book
Jason: that's true. Rhea is certainly not one of those
Kai: Chris?
Kai: Oh I hadn't realized it was keeping people safe, that sucks, then
Kai: That does count a lot, I get it
Kai: I'm excited to meet him some time, he seems like a really nice guy
Kai: Lol my baby works hard, sometimes too hard
Jason: No. I met Chris here. It was the other friend I mentioned. The one who saved my life
Jason: it was some kind of safe haven. Even God himself made an appearance when the barrier fell, and it wasn't a good one
Jason: I think you'd like him. He's excited to meet you and Rhea so don't be surprised if he makes an appearance after one of the classes
Jason: she does. She's a good kid
Kai: Ah yes I remember
Kai: Wait, for real?
Kai: I think it might need a moment to digest that 👀
Kai: Well, I was promised a welcome to the neighborhood cookout, maybe I'll meet him there 😉
Kai: She is
Kai: She is grounded rn tho
Kai: Her powers are starting to act up and she made the poor delivery guy go back to work tripping balls last night
Jason: I came here for him but once the barrier was gone he left
Jason: yeah. Not all of us saw him. He came specifically for his children to punish them
Jason: an archangel died, and Seth was stripped of his grace
Jason: that is true. How about this weekend? Are you busy?
Jason: ouch!
Jason: but why is she grounded? It wasn't on purpose was it?
Kai: That's
Kai: I'll refrain from commenting, you seem to care a lot about him still
Kai: Oh shit
Kai: I guess the best thing would be for the barrier to be up then 👀
Kai: I'd love that! This weekend works great 😄
Kai: That remains to be seen 😛 She went out to pick our pizza and from what I gathered she was annoyed because of a sticker he had in his bike
Kai: She's very protective of fishes, the guy's part of a fishing group, you see where that is going
Jason: I know how it sounds but he was dealing with a lot. Maybe neither of us was ready for a relationship. He's a turned wolf and during his first full moon he attacked his own family... everyone has bad baggage
Jason: yeah it would be for the best, but it's been a couple years ever since and it's been calmer so maybe we're out of his radar again
Jason: perfect. I'll text you the time then
Jason: ok now that's more contexts
Jason: I still don't think she did anything wrong if no one got hurt 😛
Kai: That sounds awful
Kai: Do you guys still keep in touch?
Kai: Let's hope so 🤞I'm happy not meeting any deity in my lifetime
Kai: Okay! What should I bring?
Kai: Of course you pick her side!! 😛
Kai: I let that go and a few years from now she turns into Regina George
Kai: She has to know her actions have consequences, even when they're well-meaning
Kai: And her grounding is just two days of staying inside, I'm not a monster 😛
Jason: it marked him and his wolf in the worst way
Jason: not anymore. I think it hurt us more to stay in touch after everything that has happened
Jason: 😬 does the horsemen of the apocalypse count as deities?
Jason: nothing but your charming presence and Rhea
Jason: I'm not picking side. I'm just saying that if I say someone bragging about hunting wild wolves they might get a little hurt
Jason: she's smarter than that I'm sure
Jason: that's true and it's a good point
Jason: I know you're not. Didn't mean to sound like I was trying to interfere or question your decision. You're her dad. You're the only one who knows what's better for her
Jason: just for the record I think you're doing a great job
Kai: That makes sense 🫂
Kai: ...Why do I get the feeling you're not kidding?
Kai: :DDDD
Kai: ...fair point
Kai: I know, I know! It's cute how you care for her though, I don't mind you commenting on my parenting skills lol feedback is always appreciated now I'm a solo player
Kai: But yeah rn I'm torturing her by making her spend time with me on the couch watching reruns of the old She-ra live action series
Kai: Thanks, J :3 that means a lot ❤️
Jason: I miss him, but I do think it's for the best
Jason: cause I'm not but I don't wanna freak you out more in one day
Jason: some people mind. And it's not really polite on my side cause again you know better what's good for her
Jason: that doesn't sound like such a bad punishment
Jason: anytime 😊
Kai: Sometimes distance is the best we can offer
Kai: That's appreciated 😛 let's keep it to a nice weekly quota of freaking me out right?
Kai: I know, I don't though. Not if you're the one commenting tbh
Kai: Right?! She had no idea it was an old tv show before it became this new reboot cartoon version she likes
Kai: If you wanna drop by to watch, I about to make some fancy popcorn!
Jason: yeah even if it sucks
Jason: alright. Well schedule the horsemen for next week
Jason: thanks
Jason: kids now think everything was invented in their time
Jason: thanks, that's really nice but wouldn't that defeat the "punishment" effect?
Kai: Raincheck on the apocalypse, thanks 😛
Kai: Right?! Can you imagine she thought dinosaurs and black and white tv happened AT THE SAME TIME?!?!?!
Kai: True, you're a treat 😛 but her punishment is just not going to the beach or the park like she wanted to
Kai: And it's powdered milk covered with sweet coconut popcorn, you're really gonna miss out
Kai: Also the gay episode is about to come up, and that's one of the best ones lol
Jason: anytime
Jason: lmao their perception of time is so altered
Jason: imagine if she never someone who actually lives through those two things 🤯
Jason: are you mocking me now?
Jason: that sounds nice. The more you say the more I think you and Chris are meant to be best friends
Jason: oh that's a good one
Jason: maybe I can join you later tho? I could bring Thai food if you want
Kai: Oh god lmao maybe it could help her stablish a more realistic timeline in her head
Kai: No? I just said you're a treat!
Kai: She's being punished, yeah, but having you come around is a little treat to me 🙂
Kai: Lmao you said he has a sweet tooth, right? Maybe I can give you the recipe and you can blow his mind
Kai: Deal!
Jason: or freak her out a little
Jason: it freaked me out a little when I met someone that old
Jason: sounds like you're either mocking me or flirting with me and I'm not really sure which one is it
Jason: he does. I'll let you surprise him with that once you two meet
Jason: sure! Pad Thai? What does Rhea prefer?
Kai: True true
Kai: I can imagine it lol was it the dragon?
Kai: You'll never know~ 😉
Kai: Ah yes! Then I get a head start on a good impression!
Kai: Yes! She's an orange chicken and sticky rice gal
Jason: he freaked me out for other reasons but no. There's older folks in town
Jason: now that's mean
Jason: you're welcome 😉
Jason: got it. Fortune cookies for everyone too?
Kai: Jeez I want a list in two weeks, since next week freakout is already scheduled
Kai: Mermaids are mean, haven't you heard? 😛 We're ✨ mysterious ✨ and ✨ mean ✨
Kai: Yes! Fortune cookies all around!
Kai: We're getting so spoiled lol
Jason: they might go hand in hand so 😛
Jason: doubtful. Very doubtful
Jason: I have a good nose for ill intentions so 😉
Jason: ok! I'll be there in a couple of hours
Jason: just a little bit
Kai: Oh god I'll brace myself then
Kai: Fiiiiine then I'm not mean, I'm just ✨ mysterious ✨
Kai: Ok! Door's unlocked ❤️
Jason: don't worry about it too much. Is really not that terrible
TIME: December 18th, 2024.
PLACE: Jason’s place/ The Good Folk Glade
BETWEEN: Kai ( @kaiakualee ) & Jason
NOTES: Written on Discord.
Kai was excited about going out, not only because he was going to get to stretch his scales out, but also because it was the test of a girl that lived across the street at babysitting Rhea. The little mermaid herself didn't really need a babysitter anymore, but Kai still preferred to leave a responsible adult around.
So he put on his coat and left the house, careful not to slip on the ice of the sidewalk as he walked down the street to Jason's house. They really did live near each other. Running his fingers through his own hair to make sure he looked decent, Kai knocked on the door then, a smile on his face.
Jason wasn't sure why he had offered to show Kai the lake. It wasn't like it was hard to find or that the merman needed a guide but somehow he did think maybe the other man needed a friend. And maybe Jason needed a friend too. One that didn't walk on eggshells worried to say something that might trigger his grief again.
He smiled when he noticed the scent before the knock, so he hurried to open since Kai had told him he got cold easily, "hey! You made it," he smiled and then chuckled when he noticed the coat, "you weren't kidding about the cold uh?" He said playfully, "ready to go?" He asked noticing he probably looked underdressed with his sweatpants and loose hoodie.
Kai grinned when the door was opened, envying Jason's warmth right away. "I wasn't! Look-" He chuckled, taking a hand out of his coat's pocket and reaching to press his frozen dead fingers against Jason's cheek. Soon, he pulled his hand back into his pocket. "Sure! How far away is it?"
Jason shuddered at the cold touch and shook his head, "damn! You're gonna freeze," he said with a frown aside pulled him into the house, "wait a minute," he said closing the door as he dashed to his room to get a beanie, gloves and a scarf. He handed the items to the merman, "you're gonna need that. It's not that far but he you got that cold from the walk from your place to here, then it's better you wear that," he said with a nod.
Kai was surprised when he was suddenly pulled into Jason's house "Wait, you don't-" but the wolf was already gone. The merman had a moment to look around - it looked very Jason-coded - and then he was back, offering him wool accessories "You didn't have to-" he sighed pleased, then nodded "Okay, I'll trust you" and then Kai was wrapping the scarf around his neck, pulling the gloves over his cold fingers and the beanie on "How do I look?"
Jason smiled when Kai said he trusted him and then when chuckled when they mermen asked how he looked, "like you and winter aren't friends," he joked, "come on," he said opening the door and leading the way, "it's like a 20 minutes’ walk. You think you can handle that?" He asked playfully.
Kai laughed at the joke "Oh, then we're set!" He teased, following Jason out with a smirk "Of course, then we can have warmed up by the time we reach the forest!" The merman said, his breath coming out as puffs of fog and he snuggled closer to Jason's scarf. It smelled really good, but that'd be weird to say out loud, right?
Jason nodded as they started walking, glad Kai hadn't questioned his outfit me choice. "True. The wall will help you warm up a little," he agreed, "I take it that you found a good sitter?" He asked as he kept on step with Kai, not wanting to rush the merman.
Kai nodded as they walked, not questioning Jason's lack of clothes since he knew he ran warmer than most. "I think so? She lives across the street, we're trying it out today to see how it goes with her, but Rhea was excited about it, since apparently she knows - and I quote - quite a few TikTok dances" he laughed "Did you finish the song you were working on?"
Jason smiled and nodded as he put his hands inside the hoodie's front pocket, "Oh wow! That definitely sounds like they'll have fun together then," he said with a smile. He shook his head, "not yet. It takes a while and I kept going back and forth with a new tune," he shrugged, "it's a whole process but maybe I won't finish it before I have to leave for the holidays."
"I hope they do! And I hope she teaches Rhea all the dances, because if I have to listen to one more Olivia Rodrigo song on loop, I'll bash my skull against a wall" he laughed, then his interest was piqued "You're leaving for the holidays?"
Jason couldn't help to laugh at that very honest comment, "wow! She's not that terrible. She has good songs," he said amused and then nodded, "yeah. I promised my parents I'd visit. I haven't gone back to L.A for years and I think it's time," he smiled, "they want me to spend my birthday there too, so I'll be back after new year," he added.
Kai laughed back, shrugging "She's not that bad, but I've had to listen to Good For You at least two hundred times this week" Kai said, then smiled surprised "Oh wow! I'm sure they're excited! That's so cool!" The merman grinned "Your birthday is coming soon? That should turn into a huge celebration!"
Jason laughed again, "ok that's not my favorite but I get you. I prefer Deja vu. Very catchy," he joked. "They are. I promised I'd try not to be gone for that long anymore. Maybe next year they'll visit instead," he smiled and then shrugged, "on the 31st but it's not a big celebration at all. It's just me and my parents," he added dismissively since he really hadn't celebrated his birthday that much in the past years.
Kai laughed back "Deja Vu is nice, Villain is pretty cool too" he shrugged, to show he didn't hate the singer. Kai smiled back with a hum "I'm glad, you deserve some chill time with people you care about, who care about you" The mermaid arched a brow "So your birthday is connected to new year’s? That's a recipe for hangovers" he teased "I'll make sure to have a present waiting for you when you get back, then"
Jason nodded, "Oh yeah Villain is good too," he agreed. He smiled, "thanks. I think I really need that time with family after this long," he said rubbing the back of his neck. "It is. It was crazy when I was younger but getting drunk it's hard for us. Our metabolism burns alcohol really fast," he explained and then he blushed and shook his head, "Oh no! Don't worry about it. You don't have to do that!" He brushed the idea of a present off not wanting to trouble the merman.
Kai smiled at the man as they walked. "Oh, your system probably burns off alcohol, that makes sense. So many perks of being a wolf! You need to leave some for the common peasants like me!" He teased, bumping their shoulders. Was he blushing?! "I know I don't have to. I want to, though. You've been nothing but nice to me and we're friends, right? I like to give my friends birthday gifts, don't you?"
Jason chuckled and shrugged, "well I didn't make the rules! I was just lucky to be born like this," he teased, "I'm sure there's a lot of perks of being a merman," he said with a nod. He smiled and nodded, "I do like giving my friends presents. Thanks. You really don't have to, but it means a lot," he said a little nervously. "Did you get to watch that video?" He asked to change the subject.
The merman laughed at the pride in the wolf "You lucky dog- wait, is that offensive?" Kai corrected himself right away with an apologetic smile "We actually get drunk easier, to be honest. Two margaritas and I'm gone" He said with an embarrassed shrug "We don't have a lot of ethical perks, but we can say something and tell you something different, so that's neat" he said, smiling when Jason accepted his future gift. "Oh I did! It was almost hard to recognize you, to be honest. You look very different without the tattoos" Kai chuckled "The song was beautiful though! Very chill, yet vivid in detail. And I like your voice" he smiled innocently "Did you write it about Val?"
Jason laughed, "no, it's not offensive. It's actually kinda funny," he smiled. "Now that's dangerous," he said with a small frown, considering that if people knew they could take advantage of Kai, "well that one sounds interesting," he tilted his head wondering how that power worked. He shook his head, "there were a lot of tattoos there already but I was way younger and skinnier," he teased, "thanks. I'm glad you liked it. It was a very popular song back then," he sighed with a nostalgic smile, "I did. We did some small touring and sometimes she couldn't come with us so that inspired it," he shrugged.
Kai smiled back, then shrugged "That's why I usually drink just at home, and always one or two glasses. Also margaritas are great because you can make them with different alcohol contents" he said, then grinned at the prompt. After a moment, Kai looked up "Did you see how blue is the sky today?" He said, using the smallest bit of his powers so the sky looked bright pink to Jason for a few seconds before it came back. "It's a lovely story for it. It's a vibe that I really like. I hope she did too."
Jason nodded, "that's smart. Also if you make the drinks yourself you can add less alcohol to have more drinks safely," he smiled. Jason frowned at the question and looked up, his frown deepening, "what?" He said confused as he looked back at Kai with an arched brow and then chuckled, "now that's insane! How did you do that?" He asked looking up at the sky again only to see it cloudy and dark gray. He sighed at the memories, "she loved it. Every time I sang it, it was just for her."
Kai chuckled "Yes, so I can drink basically orange juice" he joked, then his smile grew brighter. "Welcome to the mermaid hallucination land. If you hear my voice, I can give you little vision. It's particularly handy for bedtime stories" Kai bit back a smile, trying not to sound proud of it. Most people didn't really like the merman's powers, it was refreshing to see someone amused by them "That's really sweet. People say that when you're loved by a musician you never die, because they always immortalize you in their songs."
Jason snorted, "well mimosas aren't that bad, even without alcohol," he joked. "That was crazy. I bet Rhea loves it with those stories," he smiled wondering what else those powers could do. He shrugged, "I guess that's partly true. It also makes it hard for the musician to find their voice again when the muse is no longer here," he smiled sadly.
Kai laughed back "Yes, they're not that bad. You know what a mimosa without alcohol is called though, right? Orange juice!" He shrugged "She does! She's bossy though. I remember when she was 5, I was reading her this story of a bear and I made the vision of a polar bear because it was a cold night and she said Daddy, the bear is brown! Make it brown!" He laughed at the memory, though it vanished at the explanation of the song. "I can imagine that. You've never wrote about her? After she passed?"
Jason laughed again, "you can always add sparkling water to make it bubbly," he joked. He smiled when Kai described Rhea's personality even from a younger age, "she knew her stories. You can't just go around changing it," he said playfully. Jason put his hands back on the hoodie's pocket, "for a long time I couldn't even touch a guitar again. Let alone sing or write," he sighed, "then I tried but it hurt too much," he smiled a little, "a couple years ago I wrote one after I made my peace and said goodbye and started dating someone but when that other relationship failed I stopped writing again. It's just an emotional kind of thing. Some people say music is healing but it also hurts with some memories," he explained when he noticed they were getting closer to the lake, "we're almost there," he tried to smile.
Kai liked his laugh. He rolled his eyes at the orange juice comment, nodding along when he defended Rhea. His smile grew sober as Jason talked about his writing process. "It makes sense that you feel like this" Kai assured him "Was that relationship that put you off dating?"
Jason shrugged, "not exactly. We met when I was already married to Val. He was my best friend, and I probably wouldn't be here if it wasn't for him. I didn't want to date at all after Val but something happened and I realized I had feelings for him and he for me so I wanted to try but it's complicated," he swallowed hard, "I realized I'm more broken than I thought and he didn't deserve to be loved by half a men so I realized that I probably won't ever be able to love anyone fully again and no one really deserves that," he explained, "He once told me I was his person and I was stupid enough to say that Val would always be my person and then it hit me," he sighed, "no one would want to compete with someone who's not even here anymore and I'm pretty sure no one would accept to be second on the life of the person they love."
Kai listened inventively, nodding along as they got into the forest. There was a deep sigh as silence stretched between them and Kai tried to process the story "I suppose it's something people who haven't gone through that can't understand. They can't relate, so they view it as a competition." For the first time he thought about it before he spoke, deciding he should be open with the wolf since he was with Kai "I went on a couple of dates in the last few years, and they all ended the same. Because the moment a human asks about your dead wife and you speak of her fondly, they view it as a challenge, to make you forget about her because they're oh so much better and that's not just offensive, but like- I don't want to forget about Mel. I had a life before we met, I'm offering the life I'll have from here on out and if that's not enough, then... then it doesn't work, you know?"
Jason nodded when Kai described how it felt like, "yeah and sometimes I don't think in his case it was a like a competition cause he knew her. They were friends too... the thing is that maybe unconsciously he expected me to love him the way I love her and that just can't be," he sighed, "I did love him. I probably still do in a way cause he was my best friend. It just sucks that I lost him too cause it didn't work out," he shrugged. "I think it's really hard for us to have a relationship cause Val and Mel will always own a part of us," he smiled sadly.
Kai winced as he spoke "That's really shitty, I- I'm sorry you had to go through that, Jason" he sighed "You know, in my culture we don't have this concept of owning someone's heart. I mean, I totally get what you mean and you're right, but... People's hearts are considered volatile, since they can change with the right set of illusions" Kai offered a tight smile, always waiting for when the new people around him would blame those for anything that happens around the merman "So love, for us, happens in the blood. You can't control where it goes or how much you have, you can just feel it all around your body. As if it's oxygen or nutrients, because it keeps you alive just the same." The merman looked away, suddenly feeling exposed "All of that to say, loving more than one person in your lifetime is not a bad thing. They're not exclusive, and they don't override each other. It's something that comes and changes you and sometimes goes away, but they always leave marks cause your very cells remember them."
Jason smiled a little and nodded as he listened carefully to Kai's explanation of love in his culture, "that's a lovely way to see it and it makes sense in a way," he sighed, "in my case is the opposite. Just like you described," he chuckled apologetically, "werewolves just as wolves find a partner for life. And they are fully devoted to them until their last breath," he sighed, "it just really sucks when that time is cut shorten because then we feel lost. We have all this love for someone who isn't here anymore, and we don't know what to do with it. So even if I try it's just hard to wrap my mind around the idea of loving someone else," he said sadly because even if he had tried really hard and he had truly loved someone else it still felt like it hadn't been enough to make it work.
"This mates for life thing sounds very lovely, but quite impractical" Kai said with a little frown, wondering if it had evolutionary reasons. "Both our views on it are similar though, I think. Loving Val changed you, just as loving Mal changed me. We can't expect to offer people the version of us that lived back then, because it doesn't exist anymore, you know?" He sighed "It sucks because, I don't know about wolves, but sea people are emotion-guided beings, we crave love as much as we crave the ocean. We want connection but... It seems like once you've gone through what we went through, you start living in a different wavelength than the rest of the world"
Jason laughed a little, "it is impractical. Especially when you fall in love with a human," he agreed, "and that's true. We aren't the same people but in my case I'm trying to go back to be that person cause the person I turned into when I lost her is not the person I want to be anymore," he accepted even tho Kai didn't need to know that dark place Jason had been falling back into and doing his best to get out from for years. "Oh we're very emotional too but it's kinda different the way we see it," he nodded, "yeah it feels like that. It's hard for everyone else to understand and you get to a point when you don't even want them to, you just want them to accept it instead of trying to change it wanting to cheer you up or show you how amazing life still is when you are seeing it from a completely different perspective." He stopped and smiled when he realized they were almost at the glade, "this is where the glade starts, the lake is just a couple minutes from here," he said as he looked up, noticing the moon was lighting up the open space past the trees, "it's a good thing it's not cloudy, dunno how good is your sight in the dark," he half joked.
Kai hissed playfully "Big mistake, big mistake." He said with empathy. "Welp, I don't know how you were, but if there's anything I can do to help, let me know. I'm all for self-improvement" Kai offered with a bright smile, which turned into a smirk when Jason talked about his sight "I can see in the deep ocean, buddy. No light, into salt water full of seaweed, we're golden" he winked, rubbing his hands together "So, is this when you wolf out?"
Jason snorted, "yeah, the best mistake of my life but ," he shrugged, "thanks. I appreciate it. Especially cause I just know you'd understand some things other wouldn't," he smiled. He laughed at the explanation, "see? I knew you had great upgrades for your kind," he grinned and then shook his head, "I'm not gonna wolf out in front of you cause I need to be naked for it and it's not a pretty sight to see someone's body contorts into weird position or the fur breaking out of my skin," he scrunched up his nose at how bad the description sounded.
Kai nodded, then laughed when Jason talked about his upgrades "I had to have something, right?" He teased, then winced at the description "That makes sense. I guess having your legs getting fused together isn't as bad as that" the merman said, then added "How about we move to the lake then? I can go for a dip, and you come back when you're ready"
Jason grinned, "I'm pretty sure you have a lot more of cool stuff," he said with a confident nod. "Yeah, exactly, it's definitely not a pretty sight," he said apologetically. "Sounds good. We can check if it's not frozen and then I'll go behind the bushes and then come back in a quieter and less annoying form," he said playfully.
Kai chuckled at that with a shrug, smiling brightly when they reached the lake. It was almost frozen, but that didn't bother him. He grinned with a deep breath as the cold air filled his lungs, the un-salted water making him grin. With a happy little shimmy, Kai unwrapped the scarf from his neck. "See you in a bit!" The merman said, waiting for Jason to leave before stripping from his clothes and jumping into the lake. The water was freezing cold, but it ignited his bones in a way only being in the open water did, his lungs burning before his gills broke out from his skin. His scales came out as his legs fused together and in a minute or two, Kai's head was poking out of the water, searching for the wolf.
Jason checked on the lake when they arrived and smiled when it wasn't completely frozen. He smiled at the merman reaction and how evident his excitement was, "I'll be back in a moment," he announced as he moved behind some bushes and stripped himself, taking a deep breath and letting the wolf out. It was a fast transition with the full moon so close so once he was ready, he shook his fur and let out a low howl, announcing himself before coming out from the trees, walking slowly towards the lake, hoping not to freak out Kai. His red eyes immediately found the merman and for a moment his breath got caught on his throat at the beauty before him. He had seen mermaids before, but Kai's skin was mesmerizing with that blue-ish gleam. He tilted his head as he let himself watch the details of the scales on the skin, glad he couldn't blush or make a fool of himself in this form.
Kai smiled when he heard the howl, a chill running down his spine. He swam over to the edge, his tail swinging elegantly with his teal scales. "Jason?" He asked when the wolf appeared, a smile on his face as Kai pressed his forearms onto the bank of the lake, his tail swinging happily out of the water, his wet hair pressed against his forehead. "Oh my goodness! You're huge!!" It was a surprised look, but not a scared one. Kai was excited to see him, never having seen a wolf before "Are the red eyes some alpha thing?" The merman asked, knowing the wolf likely would only be able to reply to yes or no questions.
Jason's eyes followed the way Kai's tail swung on the weather, shining under the moonlight. He took a couple of steps closer and nodded at the question as he sat by the edge of the lake, at arms reached but keeping himself away enough from the water.
The merman smiled at the clear nod he got "It suits you" then let himself sink into the water to get a bit of momentum so he could sit on at the edge of the lake, closer to Jason "Your fur looks really fluffy" he said amused "Is it rude to ask to touch it?"
Jason tilted his head and let his tongue lol out of his mouth in a dog-like smile. He huffed a little and leaned his big head so Kai could reach to touch his fur.
The merman chuckled when the wolf huffed, extremely amused of the reaction. "Okay, okay, got it" he said, reaching out to scratch the fur behind his ear with a grin. "Did you see I'm not freaking out? With all due respect, you look equal parts scary and adorable." He laughed, then pulled his hand back, gesturing to himself "What do you think?"
Jason yapped in his wolfish form at the scratches behind the ear, shaking his head and using his hind leg to scratch the other ear. He howl softly in approval at Kai showing off his true form as he tapped on the ground with his from leg as he clapping.
The reactions he got made Kai full on laugh and he reached to pet between his ears once more. "See? You ARE an expressive wolf! I can understand you perfectly!" He said with a grin, looking freer than Jason had ever seen him. "So? Wanna come in for a dip?"
Jason rolled his red eyes when the merman said he was very expressive as he agreeing. He shook his head at the question cause he wasn't a huge fan of getting his fur wet. Instead, he took a step back and laid on the almost frozen grass, nodding towards the lake as if inviting Kai to just swim around to his heart's content.
Kai laughed at the answers he got, reaching to scratch under his chin, showing no fear whatsoever. "Alright, alright, it's cold, I get it" he grinned, pushing himself off the edge and back into the freezing water, only his upper body out "Wanna see something cool?" He asked with a smirk, waiting for the wolf's agreement to submerge. Fast, Kai swam in circles, picking up speed before swimming out of the water, making a perfect arch like a dolphin, a pleased smile on his face.
It took every bit of his willpower not to tap his foot against the grass at that scratch under his chin. He nodded at the question, looking up to check every single movement from the merman, tilting his head and howling at the impressive jump.
Kai did a couple more trick jumps, basking in the admiration the wolf was showing, having legitimate fun. He'd swim around for a bit and then come back to spook Jason or jump out of the water to earn some reaction. When the night got darker, his movements got interrupted by a loud and angry howl, from not too far away. With eyes wide and a serious face, Kai stayed with just his eyes out of the water, not daring to speak. He sent Jason a very specific image in an illusion, where the leaves formed the words is it safe? in front of Jason.
Jason looked in awe at all the tricks Kai was doing. It was clear the merman was having fun and enjoying his time in the water. Jason's ears twitched before the howl echoed over the glade, making him stand up, growling and baring his teeth as he sniffed and tried to recognize the other wolf. He shook his head at Kai's particular way to ask if it was safe. He stood tall and let out a long warning howl, so whoever was around knew he was there and who he was, hoping no other wolf would come around looking for trouble.
Kai's eyes widened when the wolf shook its head and he let himself sink further, watching him from under the water, hoping the lake would hide his scent. He could hear it perfectly though, when Jason growled and bared his teeth, and he waited for a whole minute underwater before another wolf appeared in the glade. It was definitely smaller than Jason, its fur brown and its eyes yellow. Kai heard yapping and a few growls, but his view was obstructed from under the water. He could see though, when the other wolf lowered its tail and bowed its head, ears pushed back in submission.
Jason looked over his shoulder when he heard Kai going underwater but then returned his attention to the unwelcomed wolf entering the clearing. He growled in warning and moved a step closer when the younger wolf tried to challenge him but as soon as the other noticed Jason was an alpha, he lowered his head. Jason howled again, as if letting the other wolf know that he didn't want troubles and that he should leave. It took a couple of minutes for the omega to whine and back off, running off in the same direction he had came from. Jason finally relaxed and turned back to the lake, scanning the water to find Kai.
Kai watched the interaction with slight confusion and waited until Jason approached the lake again. Slowly, he came up the water, again, just his eyes out like a crocodile. With a soft gust of wind, he made the leaves on the lake spell it again, in Jason's head is it safe now?
Jason saw the leaves move again and he nodded, huffing a soft growl so Kai would come out. He wanted to explain that the other wolf was a young stray, and he meant no harm but was confused by the smells, but he just couldn't. Not on this body so he huffed and nodded towards the bushes where his clothes were before walking back to them, taking a couple of minutes to then come back in human form. "Sorry about that. I should've guess there would be more wolves around with the full moon so close," he explained and apologized.
Kai came out when Jason nodded, trusting the wolf wholeheartedly. He frowned for a moment when he nodded towards the bushes before it dawned on him "Of course, of course" Kai whispered, not knowing how far the other wolf would've been then. He watched as the wolf walked off, stirring back on the edge as he was before. The air was colder now, as there was a slight shiver on his frame, but Kai waited for Jason to come back on two legs before doing anything. "Oh no, don't worry, it was silly of me to forget there are more wolves around. Was that a friend of yours? I'm sorry I hid, I just- I'm not always welcome at first when other supernatural people meet me"
Jason shook his head, "it was my mistake, but I'm glad you didn't come alone," he huffed, "you did the right thing hiding. Wolves rarely get into the water. Not a friend. It was a lost stray, but both our smells made him curious. He freaked out a little when he noticed me," he frowned at the last part, "well then they're dumb for letting their prejudices get the best of them," he complained, "aren't you getting cold?" He asked when a whoosh of air blew between the trees.
Kai shook his head as if to say it wasn't his mistake, but he let the subject drop. "And here I was thinking I could persuade you into a dip" he joked, trying to lighten the mood "Oh, it makes sense he was curious. I'm glad he seemed to respect your position in the hierarchy" the merman said, with a shiver, then nodded "Yeah, out of the water is actually really cold" he huffed, shaking some of the water off his hair. Kai waved his tail a bit, then reached out towards Jason "Would you hand me my pants, please? They're right over there. I think it's time to go back"
Jason chuckled, "not in wolf form," he said right away, "water makes our fur heavier so it's not easy to move in the water," he explained. "I'm glad too. I didn't want this to get ugly. I don't really like unnecessary confrontations," he added seriously. Jason tried really hard not to stare at how gracefully Kai moved and how his scales caught the light, making it hard for him not to look. He nodded at the request and made his best not to blush as he moved to get the pants. He handed them to Kai, "don't you need to dry yourself before getting dressed? Just so you don't get colder," he said with a small frown, slapping himself mentally for not bringing a towel.
"Oh that makes sense! I guess I'll just have to take you for a swim on two legs then" he shrugged jokingly. The merman accepted the pants with a smile, though he blushed at the question "Erm yeah, but- I was so excited about coming over I didn't think about that. So uhm, I didn't bring a towel. But- but it's fine! I'll just dry off most with my shirt and then not wear it back home" Kai said with an awkward smile, the shirt was at his reach, so he used it to half-asssedly dry his chest.
Jason smiled, "yeah and maybe not during winter just in case," he half joked knowing he wouldn't get sick but still. He frowned and pulled off his hoodie, handing it to Kai when the merman used his shirt to dry himself a little, "here, I don't think Rhea will appreciate it if his dad get frozen on the way back," he half joked and then turned his back to Kai to give him some privacy to get dressed.
Kai laughed back, nodding along "You got yourself a deal, Jay" he nodded, then raised his brow in surprise when Jason suddenly offered him yet another piece of clothing, this time from his own body. "You don't have to-" but then it was in his hands, and it was just so warm, Kai couldn't refuse it. So he nodded, pulling it over his head before doing quick work of patting himself dry and putting his pants back over his newly formed legs. When he was slipping his shoes back on, Kai spoke "Are you always this hot? I mean- temperature wise"
Jason couldn't help to smile at the short name. One not many people used it, but he liked that Kai felt comfortable enough around him to call him that. He snorted at how the question sounded and for a moment he considered teasing Kai, but he let it slip, "yeah, we're usually this warm most of the time. Even warmer with the fur," he explained with his back still to Kai until the merman was fully dressed.
"It's still warm, the hoodie" he mused, wrapping his arms comfortably around himself and hiding his nose under the collar for a moment. "Oh really? That's handy" he said, picturing the wolf laying on the carpet, and cuddling against the soft fur in a cold night, movie on and hot cocoa in hand. Wait why did he picture himself doing it?! "I, uh-" he picked up his forgotten coat, offering it to the wolf "it's not as warm as your hoodie but still"
Jason chuckled, "yeah, I figured. My temperature got higher when I turned so it warmed my clothes faster," he explained as he turned only to find Kai hiding his nose under the collar of the hoodie, feeling his cheeks warm up with a blush. He tried to brush it off and smiled, "it is," especially when someone gets cold cause you can help," he said without thinking, "I mean to avoid hypothermia or something like that," he added right away. He shook his head at the offer, "you probably need that more than I do," he smiled and offered his hand for Kai to notice he was indeed warm even if he was just wearing a light shirt and sweatpants, "don't forget the gloves and scarf," he added as he leaned in to pick the items and hand them to Kai.
Kai nodded along, unaware of the wolf's reactions. "Of course, it sounds very cozy" he smiled, running his shirt through his drenched hair, trying to dry it off some. The merman rolled his eyes when Jason denied his coat, but reached over to touch his hand. "It's really warm" he mused throwing it over the hoodie "People are going to think we're both mad, with me overdressed and wet and you wearing just that, out in the cold" Kai chuckled at the absurdity, accepting the gloves and scarf. Once he was fully geared and with a smile on his face, he started walking with the wolf "So, what did you think?"
Jason smiled, "yeah I've heard that before," he said playfully as he watched Kai finishing drying up. He chuckled, "people seem more used to crazy things around here," he smiled reassuringly. He reached to fix the scarf tighter around the merman's neck, "there," he smiled, "you look pretty amazing. I bet it looks even better under the sunlight but the way your scales look is really cool," he said proud of himself for not tripping over his own words.
Kai chuckled when Jason said people were used to weird, but his breath hitched when suddenly Jason was closer to him, tightening the scarf around his neck. "Thanks" he smiled shyly, trying to will the flush away. He smiled at the compliment "I'm glad you liked it! The scales sparkle in the sunlight, I've been told it looks pretty. Maybe we can go for a swim sometime during the day" Kai bumped their shoulders together as they walked back, hiding his nose into the scarf with a hum. He'd never say it, but Jason smelled really nice.
Jason smiled back, noticing the blush and wondering if it was because of the warmth of the clothes or maybe he made him nervous. It wasn't new, his wolf side usually made others nervous, "anytime," he nodded as they fell into step next to Kai. "They are really pretty. and yeah, we should do that," he agreed, "I'm glad you didn't freak out with the wolf and all. I'm impressed of how chill you seemed. Not everyone reacts like that the first time. Even others wolves freak out sometimes," he said with an embarrassed smile
Kai smiled at that, and it grew wider when Jason talked about him being chill "I knew it was you" the merman said simply "I mean, you looked scary, and huge, but you were still you, I could see you behind the wolf skin. Like I said, you were very expressive" he chuckled.
Jason smiled back, "you're the only person who has ever told me I'm an expressive wolf," he chuckled, "I'm really glad you could see past the wolf," he said honestly, "but can we agree that it's not the best idea to show Rhea that side yet?" he said amused remembering what Kai had said that she might see him as a huge puppy.
"Am I, really?" The merman asked, surprised "You have the same look in your eyes" he said with a smile "Yeah, that annoyed, kinda amused one. Even if the color is different, it was still easy to recognize" Kai chuckled "I gotta ask though, do you like scritches in human form too? That's an honest, curious question. Do they feel the same?" The mention of Rhea made him scrunch his face "Okay yeah, maybe not the best idea right now... Her first time seeing a wolf should probably be with a smaller one, so it doesn't scare her for life"
Jason nodded, "yeah! But also not a lot of people have seen of like that," he shared. He laughed at the description, "wow! I hadn't noticed I had an annoyed look," he said with an apologetic smile. He blushed at the question about the scratches, "I guess I do," he rubbed the back of his neck, "it's been a while, but I think I do," he shrugged a little, "most times I'm on wolf form I'm with Chris and he's in wolf form too," he explained. He smiled and nodded, "we can tell Chris. He's not such a small wolf but he's smaller. He's also gray and his eyes are blue so he's definitely less imposing," he said figuring Chris would be thrilled to let Rhea meet his wolf side.
Kai smiled when Jason said not a lot of people had seen him in wolf form "Only your hike buddies, huh?" he teased, then blushed, stopping his walk to grab Jason by the arm "No! Wait! I didn't mean it like that! It's just- you have a no bullshit stance, it- it translates well to your wolf form, that's all" he let go of the wolf, swallowing and resuming their walk. A soft smile appeared on his lips at the answer about the scritches, not wanting to tease him further, but saving the information to memory. "Oh, that sounds a lot less scary, she's gonna love to meet him, if he doesn't mind. Maybe we can have a little get together once you're back, do you like barbecue?"
Jason shook his head, "Not really. My friends hate hiking," he joked. He stopped and frowned when Kai grabbed his arm, "it's ok. I was trying not to be that scary so maybe it worked," he smiled. "Chris is definitely a puppy. Both in wolf and human form. He's gonna love meeting you guys. I told him about Rhea when she started the classes with me, and he was ready to meet her right away. A barbecue sounds great. Maybe you can meet most of the unofficial pack then," he offered.
The joke made Kai chuckle, hiding his face in the scarf. "It did. It worked perfectly" he smiled, getting oddly emotional when Jason offered for him to meet the pack. As if he was invited in. They were almost back at their street and Kai breathed deeply before answer "That sounds wonderful. Maybe I could throw a little... unofficial housewarming barbecue." Kai said with a playful wink "By the way, what's your favorite cake? You seem like a dark chocolate kind of guy"
Jason smiled when Kai seemed less nervous about the question or his impression of him as a wolf, "I'm glad it did," he winked. "No way! I'm organizing that. You should just come over and meet everyone and not worry about cooking or anything," he insisted. He considered the question and shrugged, "I'm not a huge fan of sweets so any cake is ok. Chris loves chocolate and you'll be his favorite person if you bring anything with chocolate to the get-together," he encouraged Kai to bring something that would be highly appreciated so he didn't worry about people liking it.
The offer made him huff with a smile as they stopped in front of Kai's gate. "So from a house warming barbecue it turned into a welcome to the neighborhood thing?" He teased, shifting his weight from one foot to the other. Did Jason even understand how much that meant to him? Kai doubted it. "I'll keep that in mind then" he nodded "I uh- I had a lot of fun tonight. I feel like I keep thanking you over and over but... thank you, Jason"
Jason nodded and grinned, "I should apologies cause it took me too long to make that welcome to the neighborhood party," he joked as they approached and got closer to their streets, "I'm glad you did. Just please don't go back to the glad alone at night. It's a lot safer during the day. You can even take Rhea with you," he grinned, "you're more than welcome. That's what friends are for, right?" He smiled.
Kai laughed when Jason said he took too long, rolling his eyes fondly. "You've made me feel welcomed in other ways, so I forgive you" he said, then nodded "Of course, of course, I would never dare to go there at night without a strong alpha to protect me" the merman said with a playful smile "Yeah, I guess so." It seemed like they had just gotten closer, and it would've been too cold to just say bye and get inside his house once they reached his gate, so Kai took a step forward and wrapped his arms around Jason in a hug. A friendly hug, he had to remind his mind. Friends hugged.
Jason smiled brighter at that, "Good, I'm glad. Mom would be disappointed if I hadn't been welcoming enough," he half joked. He chuckled at the comment, "now you're just messing with me," he shook his head, "but really, don't risk it ok?" he asked with a more serious look on his face. Jason was a little surprised at the hug. He took a moment to react and hug Kai back, noticing how shorter than he was now he was closer, "hope the short swim helped," he said before pulling away with an awkward smile.
Kai chuckled at that, nodding along. The honest request got a more serious nod out of him "Don't worry, I wouldn't risk it. If I crave some night laps I'll call you" the merman winked playfully. Goddamn how was he that warm?! Kai took a moment too long to pull away, basking in the warmth, a bubbly chuckle on his chest "It did, you have no idea how much". With a tentative step backwards, Kai bit back a smile "See you at the gym?"
Jason smiled and nodded, glad that Kai listened and even assured he'd call him, "alright, that's good. Whenever you want to go to the glade at night, let me know," he tried not to blush at the wink. "Good. I'm glad it helped," he said as they pulled apart and took a step back, "I'm leaving the family after tomorrow, but I'll see you when I get back," he offered instead.
Kai nodded along, stepping onto his own lawn "Fair" he chuckled when Jason corrected him with his itinerary "In that case, have fun at your parent's house and I'll see you when you get back!" And lingering for a moment too long like a fucking schoolgirl, Kai smiled brightly with a "Good night!" and got into his house.
Jason smiled and nodded, "thanks! I hope you both have a good time and a merry Christmas," he said as he watched Kai get to his door, "good night!" He waved as he walked back to his house.
TIME: December 11th, 2024.
PLACE: Kai’s place
BETWEEN: Kai ( @kaiakualee ) & Jason
NOTES: Written on Discord.
It was easy for Jason to find Kai's house. His nose never failing him as it guided him to a pretty little house just a few blocks from his own, which shouldn't surprise him since the merman had said he lived by the beach too. He smiled a bit as he climbed the stairs and knocked on the door, carrying the bag with the tai food and the cookie fortunes for Rhea.
Kai had just realized he hadn't sent his address to Jason when he heard the knock on the door. With a small frown, he walked towards the front of the tiny home, and a smile appeared on his lips when he opened the door and saw Jason there. "Jason! I was just about to text you, oh my god, how did you find where we live?" The merman asked surprised, then stepped aside "Come in, come in"
Jason chuckled when Kai said he was about to send the address even if he was already there, “I had help,” he tapped his nose again as he got into the house with a small nod, “Thanks. Is Rhea asleep?” he asked noticing the quietness inside the house, imagining it wasn’t that calmed with a kid in.
"Ah! The wolf thing, of course" he laughed softly, rolling his eyes. He always forgot people weren't humans around here. "She is upstairs. I think she got a stomach, but she's getting better. I'm going to wake her up after we eat, so she can rest a bit longer" he closed the door, waving towards the living room "So welcome to Lee Manor. Please don't mind the mess, I'd say it's usually tidier but-" Kai shrugged playfully, taking the bags from his hands "Are you hungry?"
Jason smiled and scrunched up his nose, “Sorry…. It’s not something I can turn off and it just helps,” he said apologetically. “Oh, that’s good, I’m sure sleep will help her recover faster,” he said even if he wasn’t sure since he didn’t get sick. “Thanks! It’s nice, very homey,” he smiled as he handed Kai the bags and shrugged, “Yeah, sure, how do I help?” he said as he put his hands in his pockets unsure of what to do with himself.
"No worries, I'd probably use it if I had it too" he shrugged, taking the bags to the kitchen table "Would you grab the cups for us? In that cupboard over there" he nodded over, setting the bags around the couple of plates he had just set on the table "Juice or alcohol?"
Jason smiled, "it just comes naturally. Like breathing," he explained with a shrug. He nodded at the requests, "sure," he agreed and reached for the cups and set them on the table, "whatever you're in the mood for," he said unsure of what Kai might want.
Kai let out a tiny moan when the smell of the food hit his nose, doing a little happy shimmy, then smirked "Is this when I get you to try my margaritas?"
Jason couldn't help to chuckled at how cute and excited for the food Kai was, "maybe another time. The blender might wake Rhea up. But I'll have a beer if you have one," he smiled leaning against the counter as he watched the merman get their plates ready.
The merman clicked his tongue playfully, then turned to get to the fridge, coming back with two high-end beer bottles and handing one to Jason. "Please, have a seat" Kai smiled, taking the seat across from him, reaching for his beloved pad Thai to serve it at the plate. "What did you get for yourself?"
Jason smiled and accepted the bottle with a nod, “thanks.” He reached for the other box, “Panang Thai It smelled too good to not order it,” he grinned as he opened the box and tilted it towards Kai, “wanna try it?” he asked with a smile, unsure of when was the last time he had eaten with a friend.
Kai was halfway through pouring his pad Thai onto the plate when Jason opened his own box, earning a hum from the mermaid "It does smell amazing." Searching in his hazel eyes for a moment, to check if it wasn't overstepping, Kai smiled "Sure" before reaching with his chopsticks and taking a bite of vegetables covered in sauce. "Wow, it's- it's really good" Kai said with a surprised expression, finishing chewing "Where did you find this place?"
Jason nodded, encouraging Kai to try his food and grinned when the merman tried it and approved it, “Told you! I ordered it with beef cause it seemed like it’d go better than with sea food,” he shrugged as he served himself half of the box, leaving the rest in the middle in case Kai wanted more, “well it’s a small town so there aren’t many places of the same kind of food. This one is downtown, and my beta is not the best cook in the world so thanks to him I know all the restaurants in town,” he chuckled before taking a bite, humming happily at his choice.
Kai nodded along at the explanation "Yes, the beef compliments it much better. I'm a fan of shrimp, but it can taste weird with coconut sauce depending on the spices that are mixed" He said, then waved at his own plate "Wanna try the pad Thai? It's usually my order when I'm somewhere new because it's hard to go wrong" the merman shrugged, then laughed at the story "So you're beta is super friendly and nice, but can't cook?" Kai offered, remembering what Jason mentioned last time "I guess nobody is perfect, huh?"
Jason nodded enthusiastically,. “Exactly! Chris would argue that for sure,” he chuckled, “I like shrimp too, but I prefer it with spicy sauces or in spring rolls,” he grinned, “Thanks, it’s cool. Go for it, you were craving it so I’m not gonna steal it from you,” he teased. “Yes, that’s Chris. He’s a really good kid,” he said fondly, “I told her about Rhea being my new student and he was so excited about it. He likes kids and he probably doesn’t know it but he’s good with them,” he said proudly.
Kai chuckled at the enthusiasm, fond of how Jason talked about his beta. He seemed to care for him very much. "Oh have you ever had Hawaiian garlic shrimp scampi? I think you'd like it, it's spicy, but it's so delicious!" He said, gesturing excitedly. The comment about stealing his food made him roll his eyes before he picked some shrimp and rice noodles with his chopsticks, placing them on the edge of Jason's plate without saying a word. Kai started eating his own food then "Is that so? Well bring him over next time, maybe Rhea can get another friend" he smiled "You seem to have quite the kid-friendly pack"
Jason shook his head, “I’ve never had it, but I’d like to try it,” he smiled and then chuckled when Kai shared some of his food on Jason’s plate, “I have the feeling you’re very used to sharing your food,” he said amused. “Maybe next time I should invite you both over when Chris is around,” he offered, “we’ll it’s just us. I’m not sure about Sebastian but I feel like he likes kids too,” he shrugged as he resumed eating.
Chewing, Kai smiled and nodded "I'll make it for you sometime then! Do you like cayenne peppers?" A light blush spread across his cheeks at the amusement "Well, where I grew up sharing your food was something you did with the people you loved, so it was common for everyone in the household sometimes to eat from the same cooking pot" He shrugged, then smiled "I'd like that, I think." then Kai frowned at the mention of the other one "Sebastian is...?"
Jason smiled and nodded, “Sounds great to me,” he agreed and then hummed, “I do, they’re really good with certain foods,” he agreed and tried to bit back a smile at that blush and how coy Kai was acting, “that makes sense. Even with the bad traditions it sounds like you had a lovely community to grow up in,” he said honestly. “oh! Sebastian is Chris’ fiancé… he’s the human I mentioned before. The one I do trust,” he smiled, “I know I said I didn’t have a pack but I kinda do. Unofficially,” he smiled as he ate some more, “My best friend Erik is a dragon who recently married a former angel,” he started, “Seth, the husband, is my beta’s and Devon’s best friend, Devon is a fae who is dating another friend of mine who is a vampire. His name is Adam,” he chuckled at how crazy it all sounded, “Devon has a brother who you already met, Cameron and he is dating Trevor who is a nephilim. All of them are my unofficial pack. They’re my friends and I’m sure once you meet them, they’ll welcome you here and you’ll have a good community here too, so Rhea doesn’t miss that experience, even if it’s a little unorthodox,” he shrugged.
Kai nodded along, a melancholic smile on his face "It was. History paints us as lone killers, but sea people are social beings, we strive for community. The village I was born in was a really knit community, which can be good, but can also be a bit suffocating at times" he shrugged.
Seeing Jason talking about his pack, being it official or not, made Kai smile. For the first time since they met, Jason actually looked happy. The whole story made the merman laugh though "I feel like I might need a map, or a family tree or something" Kai teased "I think being orthodox is overrated. Your pack sounds amazing as it is, and maybe it's time to make it official" Kai gestured with his chopsticks as he spoke, then sighed with a smile "It's really lovely, you know, your determination to make us feel welcome in town. It means a lot to me, that you want to include me and Rhea."
Kai nodded along, a melancholic smile on his face "It was. History paints us as lone killers, but sea people are social beings, we strive for community. The village I was born in was a really knit community, which can be good, but can also be a bit suffocating at times" he shrugged.
Seeing Jason talking about his pack, being it official or not, made Kai smile. For the first time since they met, Jason actually looked happy. The whole story made the merman laugh though "I feel like I might need a map, or a family tree or something" Kai teased "I think being orthodox is overrated. Your pack sounds amazing as it is, and maybe it's time to make it official" Kai gestured with his chopsticks as he spoke, then sighed with a smile "It's really lovely, you know, your determination to make us feel welcome in town. It means a lot to me, that you want to include me and Rhea."
Jason noticed the sadness, "it's ok to miss it, even if you didn't agree with all the traditions. You grew up there. It's normal that you feel a little lost cause that was the world you knew," he said cause somehow Kai reminded him the way his dad used to talk about the pack that rejected them.
He laughed, "I know it's a lot to digest. But just wanted you to see that you can have that community event if comes with different species," he shrugged, "well it can be officially a pack cause of the hierarchy and mental connection and all that but I think family fits best anyway," he smiled. He blushed a little when Kai said it was lovely that he wanted them to feel welcome, "they helped when I felt lost and you two aren't that lost but maybe they can help too," he said simply.
Kai offered him a thankful smile, nodding "Thanks, it... it was a long time ago."
The merman laughed back "I'm fine with a school- or a pack, with different species, it sounds fun" he smiled. Was he... blushing? "Found family is still family, right?"
Jason nodded, "it doesn't matter. I've seen that look before. My dad still misses his old pack even if they kick him out. I know it's not time same but it makes sense that you miss the good things you had there," he reached and gave Kai's hand a squeeze.
"Sometimes it's more chaotic than you think but it's a good thing," he grinned and then he nodded, "yeap! Sometimes it's also stronger than blood family," he agreed.
Kai took a deep breath when Jason touched his hand, his eyes following the movement before he spiked softly, his voice a little lower "I feel like I keep thanking you when we talk" The werewolf's words touched deeply though, Kai couldn't remember the last time someone validated his feelings.
He had his lips parted to say something probably stupid when he heard a soft and sleepy "Daddy?" coming from the balcony of the loft. In two seconds flat he found Rhea's sleepy form with a confused look and followed it to their joined hands. As if it burned him, Kai pulled his hand back, getting to his feet "Hey baby, how are you feeling?" but she didn't care, for the moment she recognized the other man at the table she all but ran down the stairs with a "Mr. Jason!"
Jason nodded, "well you're welcome. I think it's different when someone understands what you've been through, maybe that's why it help when we talk," he smiled.
Jason looked up when he heard Rhea's voice but he frowned when Kai pulled his hand away and just then he realized that maybe he had crossed a line. He smiled when the young mermaid ran down the stairs, clearly feeling better, "hey, Rhea! Feeling better?" He asked with a small smile.
Kai noticed the frown and he sighed. He so would have to explain this to him later. She all but threw herself at Jason, offering him an unrequested hug. "I am, yes!" Rhea still had the pasty skin and slightly sunken eyes of someone definitely dehydrated and exhausted, but she at least seemed lively.
"Had I known all you needed to feel better was Mr. Jason, I'd have brought him home earlier" Kai joked, to which Rhea readily ignored, focusing on the much more interesting wolf. "Do we have class today?"
Jason huffed a little when the young mermaid threw herself at him but easily picked her up and hugged her back, "I'm glad to hear so. Your dad was worried about you," he said with a small smile.
He chuckled when Kai said that he should have brought him sooner to make her feel better, "no, we won't have class for a few days until you're completely recovered," he said seriously giving Kai a look so he knew he would only return to class when he thought she was ready to.
Given the opportunity to be picked up, Rhea wrapped her arms around Jason's neck, so they were at eye level. She rubbed at her eyes sleepily with a confused frown when Jason said they didn't have class "Why are you here then?" Rhea asked, making Kai huss an exasperated "Rhea!" as if she had offended Jason.
Jason laughed at her honest question, "well, I texted your dad to check about class and he said you weren't feeling well and that he was taking care of you so I offered to bring him dinner cause I live nearby so we were just eating when you woke up," he said simply, "I brought you some fortune cookies," he said with a wink.
Kai relaxed a bit when Jason laughed at her question. She seemed to be having some trouble to follow all the story, but at the end she smiled and nodded resolutely that it was an acceptable excuse. Her smile grew brighter at the mention of fortune cookies. "I love those!" she did a little shimmy, still in his arms, much similar to Kai's, before turning to the merman "Can I have them, dad?" she asked with a pout and Kai lifted a finger "One. And you're drinking a glass of water too, little lady."
"I know. Your dad told me about it. That's why I brought them," he chuckled at her excited reaction. "See? You get one," he smiled as he handed Rhea to Kai's arms, "I think that's probably my cue to leave. You still need some rest and your dad needs to finish eating," he said with a nod, realizing that maybe he was intruding.
Rhea smiled brightly at him when he said she got one, and easily went to Kai's arms. The merman was going to argue that Jason hadn't finished his food either, or that he didn't have to leave, but when their eyes met he realized maybe the situation had pulled on some triggers he wasn't aware of. He had been thrown into a domestic setting with a young girl after having lost a baby girl, after all. So he didn't argue, instead he just said "If you're sure" before putting Rhea on the chair he had been sitting and offering her a fortune cookie. She entertained herself with opening it carefully not to crack it while Kai turned to Jason "Thank you, again. For uh, everything"
Jason smiled to Kai so he didn't worry but he was sure the best was for him to give them some space, "yeah, I think you two need some time," he assured rubbing the back of his neck, "I can see myself out. If you two need anything just text me. I do live just a few blocks from here," he assured as he walked towards the door, "you're welcome. Hope she feels better soon."
The way their nice dinner just turned on its head still didn't sit right with him, but Kai didn't push. Instead he nodded and thanked Jason again, wishing him good night before he watched him leave. His worries were ignored for a moment though, when Rhea spoke out of nowhere, reading the tiny piece of paper "New acquaintances may taw emotions that were left frozen" she frowned "...What does that mean, dad?"
Watching the door, Kai sighed "I wish I knew, baby."
Jason: how have you been? Have you explored more of the town?
Kai: Jason hi! Nice to hear from you!
Kai: can't say I have no 😦 Rhea has been a bit under the weather this week so I stayed with her
Kai: she insists she's gonna be healthy in time for her class with you tho lol
Kai: how are you?
Jason: oh! I'm sorry to hear that. Is there anything I can help with?
Jason: let her know that we can reschedule when she feels better
Jason: I'm alright. You?
Jason: I wanted to ask if it was ok for me to get Rhea a Christmas present
Kai: It's fine, don't worry
Kai: will do! tho last time I said that I got the biggest pout of my life in return
Kai: I'm ok, a bit of a cabin fever from not leaving the house for too long lol
Kai: oh
Kai: I mean yes, that's really kind of you!
Kai: she's going to love it, whatever it is
Jason: you sure? I could stop by the store if you need anything or cook something
Jason: yeah I can imagine
Jason: ok, cool, thanks! I need to ask tho, what's her favorite color?
Kai: well
Kai: if I'm being honest, I’ve been having soup for the past three days bc of Rhea, so if you wouldn't mind bringing me something solid to eat, I'd be eternally in your debt
Kai: Her favorite color is cyan, it's the same as her tail, it's always been her favorite since she was little :3
Jason: I figured. Is there anything in particular that you'd like?
Jason: ok. Got it. Thanks
Kai: Surprise me :3
Kai: Also
Kai: May I ask what you're planning on giving her? Or is it a secret?
Jason: I'm not great at surprising people
Jason: what if I bring something you're allergic to?
Jason: her own boxing gloves. Ones that fit her hands better and with the right weight for her
Kai: That's fair, that's fair
Kai: What were you planning on having for dinner?
Kai: Omg that's adorable
Kai: She's gonna be so happy
Jason: I had nothing in mind yet. So you can choose
Jason: I heard they have good things at the brewery
Jason: I hope she likes them
Kai: Do you like Thai food?
Kai: I'd kill for some Pad Thai rn
Kai: She will, she adores you
Jason: I do, and I know a good place downtown
Jason: you got it then
Jason: should I bring something for Rhea?
Jason: it's probably cause I'm the only big pup she knows
Jason: she asked what I looked like as a wolf so big black pup seemed like a safe description
Kai: You don't exist, Jason
Kai: I don't think so, her stomach is still healing, but she loves fortune cookies, if they have some? Those should be safe
Kai: Lmao now I can't help but imagine a puppy version of you
Kai: Good idea, though by the way she tried to steal Charlie, she might try to steal you too so be careful
Jason: I'm pretty sure I don't but ok 😆
Jason: fortune cookies for her then
Jason: it's way scarier than a puppy but I didn't want to freight her
Jason: wolves don't tend to be as cute as dogs and we're also bigger than normal wolves so yeah
Kai: No, I meant like
Kai: Like I must be imagining you lol bc you're so great
Kai: Now I'm curious to see it 👀
Kai: Please tell me if I'm overstepping, but I am wondering now, are you in control when you're in wolf form?
Jason: oh! 🤣 I'm pretty sure you can imagine someone better for sure
Jason: have you seen a werewolf before?
Jason: yes. And unlike other wolves, I can change back and forth in demand. Not just with the full moon or a burst of emotions
Kai: Never seen one, nope
Kai: Where I come from we're pretty traditional, my community was always just sea people and humans
Kai: I've met a handful of supernatural people on our moves, but never got to see them be themselves
Kai: You do?! That's really impressive!
Jason: makes sense. Wolves’ packs usually keep to themselves too
Jason: it's not always safe
Jason: born wolves have better control over the wolf than bitten ones. Most alphas can turn on demand but others can learn too. It just takes a lot of control and a good connection with their wolf
Kai: I guess being friends is an act of revolution, huh?
Kai: Is that where the yoga comes in?
Jason: I didn't grow up in a pack so it's not for me, but I can see why it can be for you 😊
Jason: partly. Being a wolf requires lots of self-control cause it's dangerous when we lose it and as teenagers it's hard to keep a cool head
Jason: most wolves have their first change in their teen years
Kai: Ah that makes puberty really complicated, I imagine
Kai: Do you have that self-control?
Jason: it does. It's also dangerous for them and others
Jason: I do. That's why I started yoga and boxing at a very young age
Jason: my father made sure I could control the wolf in me
Jason: do you in through something similar?
Kai: Your father sounds like a thoughtful man
Kai: How much do you know about the powers of my people, Jason?
Jason: he's a very smart man. I'm lucky to have him
Jason: not much. Persuasive powers, lethal in water, sensitive to fire and heat, unnatural beauty
Jason: that's pretty much all I know
Kai: Well, our powers also strengthen considerably around puberty
Kai: But you see, there's no unnatural beauty in Merpeople
Kai: What happens is, if you can hear our voice, we can tap into your memory and create a sort of hallucination around you
Kai: It's very hard to tell what's real and what isn't
Kai: And teenagers have difficulty controlling those, so it's very complicated to be around them
Kai: So the teenage years are very lonely, and you question every day if the people around you are there because they want to be, or because you created a reality they like without meaning to
Jason: that's sounds harsh
Jason: are you worried about Rhea's going through that phase?
Jason: is there a way to protect yourself from those hallucinations?
Kai: Yeah, it takes a big mental toll
Kai: I am, yeah, but I'm trying to do it differently than my parents did
Kai: Remember I told you about the village being traditional? They don't tell us what to expect
Kai: So I've been telling Rhea
Kai: People usually plug their ears, since it doesn't work if they can't hear us
Kai: But I've heard some enchanted tokens going around, like jewelry, that promises to lower the effectiveness too
Kai: Are you worried I'll do it?
Jason: it's good that you're telling her
Jason: it's good for her to know what's coming and what to expect so she can reach out to you for help
Jason: interesting
Jason: No. I can sense when someone has ill intentions. You don't
Kai: I hope so, she's a smart girl, so my goal is that her emotional maturity is better than the people from our hometown, at least
Kai: we also have an open communication way that I never had with my parents, so when she has questions she knows she has support
Kai: Is that a wolf thing or a Jason thing?
Jason: I'm sure you're succeeding. She's very smart and mature for her age already
Jason: that's a good thing. I'm sure she's gonna be fine
Jason: both
Kai: Thank you, Jason, you're very sweet
Kai: Oh well
Kai: Even though I don't need to, I'd like to say anyway that I don't do those unless people ask me to
Kai: So you don't have to worry around me ok?
Jason: I'm just honest
Jason: ok. Like I said, I can tell you wouldn't do something like that just because
Jason: I'm on my way, anything else you need?
Kai: Okay
Kai: Nope! I'm set with Pad Thai and some company!
Jason: you sure? I don't want to importunate you
Jason: I know you have your hands full with Rhea and her recovery
Kai: I mean, unless you don't want to
Kai: But I could really use a couple of hours talking with an actual grown up for a change lol
Jason: oh it's not that, I just really don't wanna trouble you
Jason: yeah, sure, I'll stay for dinner since I already got my own too
Kai: Jason, you're the one BRINGING the food, all my troubles would be to set a table and wash the dishes afterwards
Jason: she reminds me of you cause she's a ball of energy like you
Jason: tho she's way younger than you
Chris: ooh really?
Chris: is she a wolf too?
Chris: I hope her classes are fun for you both!
Jason: nope. She's a mermaid
Jason: very young
Jason: it is. I haven't worked with kids before
Chris: OMG ARE YOU FOR REAL?!?!?!
Chris: A LITERAL LITTLE MERMAID?!?!?!?!?!
Chris: omg you're teaching a kid
Chris: that sounds so so cute!
Jason: yes. Exactly. A little mermaid
Jason: she and her dad moved into town not long ago
Jason: I'm not sure how such a good teacher for a kid but she's doing ok, and she likes my class so
Chris: of course she is, you're super cool!
Chris: is she doing the yoga ones?
Jason: you're biased but thanks kiddo
Jason: No. Boxing lessons. According with her dad she's in a fighting phase
Chris: omg she sounds amazing
Chris: and yeah I’m biased, it doesn't mean I’m not right 😉
Chris: how are you feeling with her classes?
Chris: I know kids are a bit of a sore topic
Jason: she's really funny and respectful and she hadn't met a wolf before so her questions are funny
Jason: or so you say
Jason: I thought it would be harder
Jason: I try not to think about it much. She's older than my kid would be
Chris: lmao I see why you say she reminds you of me now
Chris: I’m glad it's not as hard as you thought
Chris: I hope this process helps you heal
Chris: and I’d love to meet her, if she ever says she wants to see a less scary wolf lmao
Jason: yeah 😆
Jason: I'm trying to kiddo
Jason: I hope so too but this really isn't about me. It's about her learning to defend herself
Jason: she doesn't think I'm scary but I'm sure she'd like to meet a younger and more fun wolf
Jason: she wanted to steal Charlie so you two have that in common too
Chris: I know 🫂 you're doing a good job
Chris: has she seen your wolf yet? bc not to fat-shame or anything but you're HUGE Jason
Chris: lmao she knows what's up then 😉 Charlie is adorable
Jason: thanks kiddo 🫂
Jason: oh no! I don't think it's a good idea to show her my wolf side. I think I should ask her dad before doing something like that. Not sure if she'd get scared
Jason: Charlie is a traitor who wanted to change of for a nephilim and a mermaid kid
Chris: true, that could be a good idea
Chris: how's her dad like?
Chris: lmaoooo
Chris: Trevor?
Jason: yeah. We don't wanna scare anyone's kid
Jason: he's a mermen. He's a widower too
Jason: no. A nephilim girl. Cameron was with her
Chris: werewolves already have a bad rep as it is lol
Chris: oooh so you guys have stuff in common!!
Chris: AH THAT'S CASSIDY
Chris: Devon told me about her, he said she's super sweet
Chris: apparently Cameron is adopting her or something like that
Jason: exactly
Jason: yes but I don't think it's something to celebrate
Jason: I didn't wish this on anyone
Jason: you know her?
Jason: really? That's not something I saw coming
Chris: OH MY GOD I DIDN'T MEAN IT LIKE THAT I'M SO SORRY
Chris: I haven't met her, no, apparently she's at boarding school during the year
Chris: yeah me neither, I don't think Cameron would be on my top 100 people in town who'd adopt a kid, and I don't even know 100 people
Chris: dev told me he and Trevor are working on a sort of professor x institute for supernatural kids, she's supposed to enroll I think
Jason: I know kiddo. It's ok
Jason: do you know how they found her?
Jason: lol hope Devon doesn't get offended on his brother's behalf for our lack of trust in him
Jason: really? That sounds really good. Very helpful
Chris: dev didn't say, but they were all surprised when she appeared bc apparently nephilims are really hard to find
Chris: even Trevor himself had never met one before her
Chris: to be fair I don't think he had a lot of faith in Cameron being a dad either lmao, but she came over for thanksgiving and Dev was really excited about it
Chris: I’m glad she made some spn friends with the little mermaid :3
Chris: right?!?!
Chris: you could be a great teacher there, you know?
Chris: you're pretty good at helping stray wolves :3
Jason: it is surprising cause as far as I knew there weren't many
Jason: wow now that's crazy
Jason: that's so nice. Some supernatural kids really need help
Jason: me too. Rhea also needed a friend. Kai said she hadn't made many friends cause they moved a lot
Jason: I don't know
Jason: you're the exception kiddo
Chris: yeah!! so you can imagine he was excited when they discovered her
Chris: I'm really not, come on!
Chris: no one understands so well about being a wolf as you do! if it wasn't for you I'd never have embraced my wolf and I'd be still struggling with it
Chris: and a lot more people would've been hurt
Chris: you could really make a difference!
Jason: it makes sense. We all like knowing we're not alone
Jason: I don't know kiddo. Besides we don't know yet what that places is gonna be so don't get too ahead of yourself
Jason: btw while I was talking to Kai he shared a legend of his people and asked if I had legends of mine
Jason: I told him that I did. That my dad told me those stories to pass them on to my kids
Jason: and Kai said maybe I should pass them to you, so you can pass them on to your kids when you have them
Jason: would you be ok with that?
Chris: sorry 😛
Chris: OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG YES
Chris: ARE THERE WEREWOLF LEGENDS?!?!?!?!?
Chris: I'd love that!!!!! 🥹😭
Jason: they are yes. Those stories were passed on by my dad from his dad and so on
Jason: he shared them with me after my first full moon
Jason: so maybe in a little late on sharing them with you but I'd like to if you want to hear them
Chris: that's so sweet
Chris: I love that symbolism
Chris: and I don't mind it being late at all 😛
Chris: I'd be honored, Jason
Jason: thanks kiddo
Jason: maybe we can have a night picnic with the firepit on one of these nights and talk
TIME: December 7th, 2024.
PLACE: Siren Pier beach
BETWEEN: Kai ( @kaiakualee ) & Jason
NOTES: Written on Discord.
Things were looking up. Slowly, but surely, they were settling into town. The first gymnastics group class had been a success, even if Rhea was still quiet and didn't talk much with the other kids. The boxing lessons though we're the highlight of the week, with the girl questioning almost daily about when the next would be. And then there was Cassidy, the kid from out of town who Rhea instantly connected with the other day. She wasn't human, that's for sure, but Kai wasn't sure what flavor of supernatural she was yet.
He traded phone numbers with her guardian and then, the morning after, texted him thanks to some mermaid's doe eyes. She was set to leave that night, so he was able to set up an afternoon play date at the beach. Kai still had work to do, so he took his tablet and sat on a beach towel, by the edge of the beach line, watching as the kids play in the water. He was surprised though, when he looked up at some point, to find a familiar face on a walk. "Jason! Hi!" The merman waved him over, a big smile on his face.
Among all the things Jason was going back to was his morning runs at the beach with Charlie. His companion had been ecstatic when they started running again since the golden retriever had noticed the improvement in the wolf. This time Jason had a tennis ball for Charlie to chase and even if they were in the late fall, he was running shirtless and with some loose shorts thanks to the wolf's higher body temperature.
He was distracted by Charlie who had proudly brought the ball to him and started barking so he would throw it again when he heard a familiar voice nearby. He looked up and smiled when he found Rhea's dad sitting by the beachline, "Hey, Kai, how are you?" he waved back as he walked towards him while Charlie was happily running and jumping on the waves.
Kai watched with an endeared smile as the dog barked happily and then chased after the ball. His smile faltered a bit in surprise when the wolf approached him, noticing his naked chest covered in tattoos. The merman's own couple of tattoos were in display as well, since none of them were wearing a shirt, but Jason's build was definitely bigger and more defined than Kai. Why was he even thinking about it anyway?! "H-hey, good good. I'm in play date duty today" he nodded over the water, where Rhea and Cassidy were squealing at the golden retriever that ran past them. "Cute dog"
Jason smiled and looked towards the sound of kids laughing, "I see... Looks like Rhea found a good friend," he smiled, "and not human, even better," he chuckled nodding towards the space next to Kai, "Is it ok if I join you for a minute? I need to catch my breath," he said playfully even if he could run for hours, and he was fresh as a lettuce. "Thanks... That's Charlie and I think he just made friends too," he chuckled, "he's my emotional support dog but more than that he's a dear friend," he smiled watching Charlie chase after the girls.
Kai hummed at that "Yeah, I'm not sure what she is yet, but she's been perfectly nice and polite, so I have no complaints" he shrugged, then chuckled when Jason talked about catching his breath, highly doubting it "Of course. My beach towel is your beach towel" the merman teased, scooting to the side and putting the tablet aside "He seems very friendly. What's his name?"
Jason hummed and took a deep breath, closing his eyes to try to identify the smell, "Celestial... Nephilim for sure cause there's some human in there," he grinned cause he recognized the scent from Trevor, "Some angel has been misbehaving but I haven't sense any new one around," he frowned confused about where she had come from. He smiled and sat next to the merman as he kept an eye on Charlie and chuckled when Kai asked for the name even if he had said it already, "Someone seems distracted today," he smiled, "His name is Charlie," he repeated as the dog came running with the ball in his mouth, dropping it by Jason's feet, "he is very friendly, more than he should sometimes," he said playfully as his dog only tilted his head and let his tongue lol out in a canine smile, "stop being a goof," he said shaking his head as he threw the ball again for the dog to chase it.
It was mesmerizing to watch Jason sniff the girl out, as weird as it sounded. He looked peaceful. The answer made him frown, though "Nephilim? I thought those were myths" he said, a bit shocked to see an actual angel around. "Maybe Cameron is an angel then" he mused, watching them okay around with the dog. "What? Oh sorry" Kai shook his head with an embarrassed smile "Your tattoos were distracting me" the merman teased, bumping their shoulders together as the dog came running. It was one of the most adorable things he's ever seen that dog smiled, and Kai couldn't help but to smile back "Why, nice to meet you, Charlie" he nodded, watching the dog run away again "So you live nearby? Or just like long walks on the beach?"
Jason laughed when Kai suggested Cameron was the angel, "Oh no, that one is far from an angel. He and his brother are faes, the brother, Devon is one of my beta's best friends, his other best friend is an angel... well was, long story," he sighed, "there's also an adult nephilim in town, probably one of the very few in existence, but as far as I remember those can't have kids so now I'm curious where she comes from," he smiled as he provided Kai with some information about the supernaturals in town, it was safer for him to know. He laughed again when Kai blamed his distraction on his tattoos, "sure, go blame the wolf's ink," he shook his head, "he said nice to meet you too but was more focused on not losing his ball," he said playfully, "I do live nearby, just past those cabins one street up. I grew up near the beach so I kinda needed that when I moved here," he sighed, "you found a place nearby too? cause it's kinda obvious you and Rhea would want to be near the water," he smiled.
Kai liked that laugh, though he was confused what he said wrong to make it happen. "Oh wow, they weren't kidding when they called this town a supernatural hot spot, huh? So many species walking around... Maybe she's the daughter of Cameron with an angel then? No, wait, but then she'd be half fae, not human... This is really confusing" he chuckled "It's great ink though, I'll give you that. You're like a walking waldo puzzle, every time I look at you I find something different." He traded with a smile "Very polite of him" Kai hummed at the answer, looking towards where Jason mentioned "Oh that's actually pretty close to where we're living, I think we're two blocks apart. Yeah, we are Sea People, so we needed some salt water nearby, that's why we've always lived around coastal towns. If we spend too long away from the sea it... gets bad" Kai shrugged, not giving him further context "I'm glad we're neighbors though! Now I know where I can go when I need a cup of sugar or something"
Jason smiled and shook his head, "They weren't and that's not even half of it," he said amused, and then laughed, "Doubtful, very doubtful, I'm not sure if Nephilims can have kids but Trevor and Cameron haven't been dating for long, I'll have to ask around, " he smiled, "I'm sure it gets worse when it's interspecies," he joked. "Why thanks, I thought these through, and to be fair, this is all there is so no more surprises, " he said leaning back a little and pointing to his mostly inked skin, "I'm pretty sure I already ran out of space," he shrugged, "yours look pretty cool. Just the right design and a great spot," he smiled admiring Kai's chest tattoo, "Oh cool! We're neighbors," he smiled and nodded, "yeah I imagine so, it seems safer for you two to be near the sea," he nodded in understanding, "sure thing, anything you need, " he offered.
"I feel like I need a freaking phone list of people" he joked with a shrug "Cameron is dating the other Nephilim? The one you mentioned?" Kai asked with a confused frown, trying to connect the dots. He leaned back as well when Jason did, so they were at the same level "Wow, so you're tattooed everywhere? That's gutsy" he mused, then smiled "Thanks. I got this one back at home" Kai pointed to the one on his peck, then his shoulder "And this one when I left" He chuckled when Jason offered it "Anything I need? You know, that's a dangerous thing to offer to a merman."
Jason was really amused by Kai's reaction, "You weren't joking when you said you didn't know many creatures from other species right?" he said and relaxed, ready to give the merman some context, "yes Cameron the fae is dating Trevor the Nephilim. Not sure where that kid nephilim came from but I imagine it has something to do with Cameron," he shrugged. He nodded, "Yeah... chest, back, arms, legs, hands, and neck," he tilted his head to the side to show some flowers he had gotten lately. He smiled when Kai showed his ink, "What language is that one?" he asked not recognizing it and then he hummed at the other tattoo, "is that a map?" he asked confused. He chuckled, "Why? you plan to ask for more than coffee, sugar, and salt?" he joked, "I also have a pool you and Rhea can use whenever," he said with a shrug. Jason smiled and shook his head, "They weren't and that's not even half of it," he said amused, and then laughed, "Doubtful, very doubtful, I'm not sure if Nephilims can have kids but Trevor and Cameron haven't been dating for long, I'll have to ask around, " he smiled, "I'm sure it gets worse when it's interspecies," he joked. "Why thanks, I thought these through, and to be fair, this is all there is so no more surprises, " he said leaning back a little and pointing to his mostly inked skin, "I'm pretty sure I already ran out of space," he shrugged, "yours look pretty cool. Just the right design and a great spot," he smiled admiring Kai's chest tattoo, "Oh cool! We're neighbors," he smiled and nodded, "yeah I imagine so, it seems safer for you two to be near the sea," he nodded in understanding, "sure thing, anything you need, " he offered.
Kai shrugged "We're low profile, and we never got to settle into the places we lived long enough to actually get to know people. And I don't have a nose like yours, so I actually need to talk to people to figure out what they are, and that's always a hassle" the merman laughed "Besides, getting the gossip from you is far more entertaining" he shrugged again with a playful smile. A low whistle was blown when he showed the tattoos, Kai taking a moment to unashamedly look at the other's skin "Now I get why Rhea liked you so much, you're basically Maui" Kai teased, then nodded "Yeah, it's the map of my old underwater town. I lived... here" the merman pointed to a particular dot near his shoulder blade "And this is Nā kānaka o kai, the language of my people. It's the end of a children's bedtime story. It means something like And so their fins curled together in a spiral of bubbles, and they danced down to the ocean floor, where they'd stay for the next six months." Kai laughed out loud at the implications of that last question "When you say you have a cute dog and a pool, you make it really hard not to want to ask for more, Jason!"
Jason nodded, "makes sense. Not everyone is as confronting as wolves," he admitted with a shrug. He laughed "it's all my beta's fault. He's very energetic and friendly and when we're on werewolf mode we share this mental link and he thinks loudly," he said playfully. He shook his head, "she hadn't seen this much in class," he assured, "and I'm not Hawaiian so I'm not sure I'd qualify to be Maui," he chuckled. "That's a really cool tattoo idea. It's nice to have those important things under your skin," he smiled as he listened to the story about the language of his people, "that's a sweet story, very meaningful tattoos you have there," he nodded. The laugh was fresh. New and he appreciated that but was he flirting? Nah! That couldn't be, "I'm trying to be a good neighbor," he smiled and shrugged.
Kai was enthralled when he started talking about the mental connection "Oh that sounds both wonderful and terrifying, to have that mental connection. It sure must make you guys very close" he said, then chuckled "I'm sure Rhea would consent to the cultural appropriation, so you're fine" Kai teased. Talking about the story made his smile grow soft "Yeah, it's... sort of like our version of the Little Mermaid. In this story this mermaid falls in love with a human, and she goes to a witch to ask for legs, but at the same time the human is praying to his god to get fins to be with her. They both get their wishes granted but then they keep being apart, just the other way around. Stuff happens and in the end they get to spend six months in the water and six months on land each year, together forever." He sighed, looking away "This give and take, this balance of energy put into it, that's love for me." Noticing how he got deep fast, Kai cleared his throat "I think you lost your dog" the merman pointed out, nodding towards the two girls who now threw the tennis ball back and forth as Charlie ran happily between them trying to catch it.
Jason smiled, "it's actually really comforting. Before accepting Chris into my two people pack it was very quit in here," he tapped his temple, "sometimes silence isn't the best when you're not alright," he sighed. He smiled, "we'll have to ask her tho long hair really doesn't suit me," he scrunched up his nose at the memories of his youth. He listened at the story, nodding understanding the implications, wondering if Kai's wife had been human too but unsure about asking, "I believe in balance too even if sometimes it feels unfair but that's a really pretty story," he said with a sad smile. He looked at where the merman had pointed and faked a huffed, "I've always known he'd change of for a happier companion in a heartbeat," he joked and then chuckled, "I assume pets weren't on the plans right? With all the moving," he said with a smile.
"It sounds like he's good for you. I'm glad you have him. Loneliness can be... all-consuming sometimes" Kai said simply, then smiled tentatively "It is, isn't it? It was my favorite story growing up. Did you have one too? Rest assured, I reserve my right to laugh if it is Beauty and the Beast" he teased with a smirk "Then I suppose you'd just need to get happier to get him back, huh? Sounds easy enough" Kai winked at him, then shrugged "I adore animals, but one living being as my responsibility has been more than enough. Now, though, we might think about it, since we're not supposed to move for a while... but don't tell her, or Rhea won't stop until I get a puppy."
Jason nodded, "He really is. Sometimes I feel like Val sent him my way," he smiled sadly. He laughed at the joke and shook his head, "Our stories aren't romantic tho. Most are about how we're children of the moon and she sing for us and guide us to protect the pack and our loved ones," .d smiled remembering the legends his father used to share, "it kinda defeats the purpose when the pack my father grew up in casted us out but still he made sure to pass on the legends so I could pass them on my kids one day," he explained with a melancholic tone. He smiled a little and shrugged, "Oh I've been trying but it's harder some days," he admitted even if the wink made him smile a little. "Don't worry about it! I won't tell her. She can borrow Charlie when she feels like she needs a playful friends around," he offered.
Kai offered him a sad smile himself "Val? She's your Marina then?" He asked softly, glad to finally put a name to her mental image. "That's a sweet story. The moon is sacred to my people too, with the change of tides and all... well, you have a pack now, right? Is your beta a born wolf too? Maybe you could pass on the stories to him" the merman shrugged, trying to find a silver lining. He sighed when Jason talked about it being hard, being happy "Tell me about it. And it gets so much worse around their birthday, or the anniversary of it, right? Mari's in September, it's always a miserable time"
Jason nodded and sighed, "Valerie. She was the sweetest and kindest creature in this world," he smiled a little. "The moon has more power over every little creature than everyone think," he said with a shrug, "I do have a pack but I'm not sure. He's not a born wolf. He was bitten and left alone. I meet him before his first full moon and it's crazy but it's like he was meant to be a wolf. He's so natural about it, even more than some born ones, very Bella of him," he joked with one of the Twilight references Chris always used. He huffed “it's horrible. It's like having an open wound again," he sighed, "then we can be miserable together. Valerie's birthday was on September too and the accident happened right on our anniversary and October and she passed a couple days later so two months are pretty much the shittiest part of the year for me," he admitted.
Kai offered him a kind smile "I believe you. Was she human?" He asked softly, leaving it wide open in case Jason didn't want to talk about it, yet still giving him the opportunity to, if he did. The Bella comment made him laugh "That sounds like... he was supposed to be a part of your pack, then. If he's such a natural, I think he'd like to learn about the stories of your ancestors" Kai smiled, watching as Cassidy and Rhea were now determined to build a Charlie sculpture out of wet sand. "Marina's birthday was in September, she passed in January, so it's just enough time to start getting better until it hits you again" the merman sighed "I think I'd like that. Being miserable together."
Jason nodded, "She was. Story repeats itself apparently," he smiled remembering his own mother is human. "I'm not sure if he was meant to be part of my pack but I'm glad it was of who watched over him. I've met other bitten wolves and most grow bitter and resentful of the wolf in them. They see it as a monster and a curse when it's actually a gift," he shrugged not wanting to let his mind go there. He smiled a little at how much Charlie was enjoying himself playing with the girls and the sand. He was gonna hate the shower later. "Oh man. It sucks cause you're barely getting back to yourself when the pain comes back," he sighed. "I think it might help. It's always worse when you're feeling miserable and everyone around you wants to try to make you feel better and you feel even worse cause you just can't turn it off... it comes in waves. Some easier to deal with than others that drown you," he said confident that Kai would get it. Most people didn't.
That made Kai smile, the cyclical nature of life always gave him hope. "It does. Balance, right?" He asked, remembering them talking about it before. "I can imagine. They're kinda hype right now, but if a human suddenly turned into someone like me, I doubt they'd think of it as a blessing" Kai shrugged, trying to relate. It was refreshing to have someone who understood perfectly how she felt, his pain and longing. Kai had never had that before. "It really does. It's... god, it's so hard to keep face around Rhea when it hits. I love my baby with all my heart, but sometimes I look at her and-" his eyes grew wet, and Kai was surprised by it, it was almost too late when he wiped them with the back of his hand "And all I see is her mother. How do you explain that to a kid, you know?"
Jason nodded, "balance indeed," he agreed. "If humans could turn into Merpeople, Val would have been very happy and she probably would still be here," he sighed. Jason realized that maybe not having his daughter was a blessing in disguise because he wasn't sure he could deal with that, "you're definitely stronger than me. I don't think I could handle having such a bright reminder," he sighed and reached to give Kai's shoulder a soft squeeze when he noticed the tears, "I don't know what you could say to her... it's a tough situation. You still have her but it's a living reminder so it must be bittersweet."
"Funny thing is, if Merpeople could turn into humans, Marina would be around too" his smile had no color and Kai let out a wet chuckle when Jason squeezed his shoulder, wiping at his face when more tears threatened to fall "god, I'm not usually such a crybaby, I swear" he said embarrassedly, then sighed "I think she knows, even if she doesn't have the words for it just yet. I'm just glad that now when this wave hits, she can hang out with some new friends and not... just watch me mope about"
Jason sighed cause it rounder unfair all around for them both. "Well you have all the right and reasons to be," he assured, "that's a good thing and if you ever need a moment just send her my way," he offered with a smile.
"...Thanks" he mumbled, then chuckled when Jason offered that "Okay, so let's recap. You offered me sugar, salt, flour, coffee, access to your pool, play dates with your dog and now you're offering to babysit Rhea" Kai smirked, wiping the last of his tears as he chuckled at the absurdity of it all "Are you sure I'm not in a dating show or something?" He looked around playfully "Tell me, where are the cameras?"
Jason faked a frown, "I don't remember offering you flour tho," he said in a teasing tone. The word dating made his frown for real this time, "I'm pretty sure it's not. That's one thing I'm pretty sure I wouldn't do," he said with a light smile, "I guess I kinda know what you're going through so I'm trying to help," he assured.
That joke made the merman laugh out loud, throwing his head back in amusement. "Not a big fan of dating shows then? There are some crazy ones out there nowadays" he said with a smile, then sighed, dropping the jokes "I know. I really appreciate it, Jason. It's... refreshing, to have someone like you to talk to" Kai paused "I wish I could offer something in return"
Jason winced at the question, "not a fan of dating at all..." he admitted with a shrug, looking away. "Same. I appreciate that you listen too, and it helps having someone who can relate even if it's in something so shitty like this," he sighed, "you already help. It's nice knowing one is not alone in these kind of feelings," he smiled a bit.
Kai nodded along "I get it, a 100%. I don't think I could do it again, not now that I know how it feels to lose them" the merman sighed, then offered a smile to the werewolf. He opened his mouth to thank him when a tiny hurricane of a person came running with a golden retriever by her side "Dad! Dad! Can we keep him?" She asked with puppy dog eyes, then blushed deeply when she noticed her instructor was sitting beside her father. "Sorry! Hello, Mr. Jason."
Jason smiled sadly, "oh I tried it, it backfired big time and I lost a friend so yeah, maybe that's not for me anymore," he shrugged. It was hard not to smile when he could sense certain little mermaid running towards them and he wasn't that surprised when she interrupted her dad, "It's ok. Hi, Rhea, having fun?" he asked not commenting how Charlie was his.
"I'm sorry to hear that" was all he got to say before Rhea came running. The honest question made him chuckle and he smiled when Jason entertained Rhea. "Yes! Me and Cassy made him a castle and we played catch and he's super smart! Pleeeease" she said, kneeling in front of them and hugging Charlie, who seemed excited with the attention. "Baby, we can't keep him, he has a collar, see?" Kai said, showing it to her, to which she frowned "But he was all alone!"
Jason was glad to be interrupted during that part of the conversation. He tried really hard not to laugh when Rhea insisted on keeping Charlie and how he was alone and honestly, he wasn't sure how Kai was able to say no to that. If it was him with his daughter, he'd spoil her so damn much. "Charlie really likes making friends, but unfortunately he signed a contract to keep me company, little one," he said with a little smile.
Rhea's heartbreak was immediately replaced by honest confusion "Wait, he's yours?!" She hugged Charlie tighter "Why is he never around when we have class?" The question made Kai chuckle, and he pushed her damp, salty hair off her face "Dogs don't need to learn how to fight, do they?" The merman asked, but she was enthralled by the conversation with her teacher "Can he come to our class, Mr. Jason?"
Jason laughed a little at her question, "He is, yes," he smiled, "because he stays at home taking care of it," he joked and smiled at Kai's answer. He considered it for a moment, "I think he might get bored, and you might get distracted, so how about I talk to your dad, and we schedule playdate with him?" he offered instead.
The way Jason entertained the conversation with Rhea melted the merman's heart and he found himself smiling as he watched. She nodded seriously when he said he was taking care of it, though it vanished quickly when the offer was made and she was left squealing "Wait, can I? Please please please dad, can I, please?" She was pouring again and Kai sighed playfully "Fiiiine. But only if you let poor Charlie go home with no pouts today" She thought for a moment and then nodded "Deal!" Before she went off running back to the sea, excitedly telling Cassidy about what just happened, with Charlie running after her. "I hope you realize you created a monster."
Jason was gladly amused that Rhea agreed on the deal and how Kai seemed to know his daughter so well to add more to the deal. He tried his best not to laugh at how easily the merman was convinced. He shrugged, "They both deserve a friends, besides I did say we had to schedule those so you still have the power," he winked, "She does have you wrapped around her little finger," he teased.
"True, true, you're smart, Jason" Kai teased, though the wink took him by surprise, and he took a moment to react "Of course she does, did you see that face? How can anyone say no to that face?"
Jason laughed a little, "just a little bit," he joked as he looked back to Charlie chasing on the girls. "I saw. It's gonna make it hard for me to say no go class but hopefully she'll take some time to learn it'll work with me too," he said playfully.
Kai laughed when Jason said he wasn't immune to Rhea's pleading face. "Good luck" he said simply, then added "Though she respects you a lot, I don't think she'd use these low blows with you, at least not in class." Kai sighed "She's very excited about the classes, she asks me about them pretty much everyday"
Jason smiled, "I think I'm gonna need it for sure," he joked and then nodded when the merman said Rhea respected him, "I know. She's a good kid. You're doing a great job with her," he assured. "I'm glad she's liking it. She works hard."
There was a smile on his face when he chuckled again, nodding along. Leaning back onto the beach towel, Kai looked towards the girls playing with the dog. "She is, isn't she?" He sighed "Thanks, Jason." And for the first time since they arrived in town Kai felt like maybe they'd be alright.
Kai: hey Jason! this is Kai, the merman with the boxing kid from the gym?
Kai: sorry to text you out of the blue, I just didn't want to embarrass Rhea yesterday asking while she was there too
Kai: how did the class go?
Kai: what do you think?
Jason: Hi Kai, yeah I remember you
Jason: no it's cool. I figured I'd hear from you soon either through text or call cause it was clear you wanted to know how she did, but Rhea seems quite self-conscious about not wanting to be treated as a little kid
Jason: it went well. She definitively has the energy and seems compromised to keep up with the lessons
Jason: she's eager to learn and she's a good kid, she listens and asks for clarification when something isn't clear
Jason: if it's ok with you and she liked the lessons I'm more than happy to take her as a student for as long as she want to keep up
Kai: oh no, she's in that pre-teen phase that doesn't want to be a kid anymore
Kai: that's great!
Kai: she is a great kid, it just takes a while for her to warm up to people
Kai: she came home super excited, but I wanted to hear from you too
Kai: I think she'd love to continue the classes
Jason: Good luck with that. I can only imagine how hard that might be
Jason: I know I was a nightmare to my parents when I was a teen, but also I guess it's very different with girls
Jason: I gotta admit she wasn't as shy as I thought. She was talkative enough and kind. Also funny
Jason: I'm glad to hear she wasn't disappointed by the class. I explained that we need to work on condition first and the punching part of the class is the shortest
Jason: fantastic! Then I guess I'll see you both next Tuesday?
Kai: it's a balance
Kai: she wants to be treated like an adult, but still wants to be called my princess lol
Kai: oh she liked you then!
Kai: she told me you told her a super-secret secret that she couldn't tell me 😮 so I guess you're best friends now lol
Kai: yup! should we keep it at 4pm?
Jason: everything in life is so that makes sense
Jason: and obviously you'll always treat her as such as you should
Jason: I think she did. She looked intimidated at first, but that happens often
Jason: well like I said, I don't hide what I am to other supernaturals so she was excited to know I'm not human and I suppose that must be the secret
Jason: if it works for you, then it's fine, we can keep that time
Kai: obviously, she'll always be my little girl
Kai: oh so I know the secret now! 😈
Kai: she hasn't met a lot of people from other species, apart from humans, so she's usually excited when she does, bc our home rule is that she can't tell what she is to humans, but supernaturals are fine
Kai: she's at the stage that she hates hiding it
Kai: specially bc when she gets to play with other girls her age they always want to "play mermaids" apparently lol
Kai: perfect! thank you so much!
Jason: I'm sure she loves knowing that
Jason: you already knew!
Jason: oh well, she's gonna feel more comfortable here being able to tell other supernaturals what she is. It's nice not having to hide yourself
Jason: well I get her. I hated it too
Jason: that must be very annoying for her not to be able to show she's actually one
Jason: You're welcome. Hope this helps a little with the settling in. At least it helps taking a worry off your head
Kai: I knew the information but not ✨ the secret ✨
Kai: I hope so, my kind usually has to revert to not-always-consensual hallucinations to hide itself, I’m trying really hard, so she doesn't have to learn to do it
Kai: did you grow up in a pack, Jason?
Kai: she said the most annoying part is that the girls "play mermaids wrong" lol so apparently accuracy is the biggest problem
Kai: it does! she's gonna try the gymnastic group class next week as well, I’m hoping she feels safe enough to interact a bit more with the other kids, hopefully make some friends
Kai: kids shouldn't be lonely when they're in their teens
Jason: Don't tell her, I don't need her to dislike me too soon
Jason: It's good that you're looking for a different way to raise her. You know what's better for her and maybe give her a home where she doesn't have to hide so much might be good for her
Jason: I didn't. My dad was expelled from his pack when he fell in love with my mom. She's human, so I grew up playing human
Jason: as it should be. It annoys me to no end to watch inaccurate werewolves movies
Jason: hope the class goes well. The kids that come to the gym are mostly humans, but they are good kids, we've never had any troubles
Jason: that's true, but she's a sweet girl, I'm sure she'll make friends soon
Kai: oh I wouldn't dare!
Kai: hiding is never ideal, but it's necessary when you want to fit in.
Kai: and we have a lot of things to worry about rn, I don't want hiding to be one of them too
Kai: oh wow! traditions do suck huh
Kai: in the tribe I grew up in, if the mother of a kid died, the kid was to be given to a "capable" couple to raise, be adopted out
Kai: I had just lost Marina, I couldn't lose Rhea too, so we left
Kai: so I get it, I guess
Kai: lmao are there too many incoherences? no full moon and silver bullets?
Kai: thanks, Jason (:
Jason: now you have a secret to keep too
Jason: that's true. With time you learn that fitting in is not for the best all the time tho
Jason: I hope things settle down soon for you so all you and her have to worry about is being happy
Jason: they really do but it is what it is
Jason: wow! Sorry but that's stupid!
Jason: completely understandable you took your daughter and left.
Jason: Losing a partner is devastating, losing them both is something I don't wish on anyone
Jason: yes, but the moon and silver are true tho, other things aren't
Jason: anytime
Kai: true true, look at you sharing all your secrets 😛
Kai: you're really kind, Jason
Kai: thanks, I thought so too
Kai: I would never let Rhea lose her father after just losing her mother too
Kai: lmao I get it, it happens with mermaids too
Kai: the most ridiculous one I’ve seen was that we turned back into fish if we get wet like
Kai: do humans think we never shower???
Jason: only with those who look trustworthy
Jason: thanks
Jason: you're very fortunate to still have your daughter
Jason: does she ask about her mother a lot?
Jason: you don't have to answer tho, that's too personal. Sorry
Jason: lmao! well now that one is ridiculous, see? all the dumb stories humans make up about supernaturals are just annoying
Kai: aw thanks (:
Kai: I’m sorry if I’m overstepping but
Kai: you speak as if you had a daughter too
Kai: she did before, now just a bit, every now and then
Kai: she doesn't remember her, Rhea was four when her mother passed, but sometimes someone's mother does something and she asks about Marina
Kai: it's fine, please, don't worry. I don't mind telling you, I have the feeling you understand my situation better than most
Kai: not fond of humans, are we?
Jason: anytime
Jason: it's alright
Jason: I didn't have the chance. My wife was pregnant when she passed
Jason: it wasn't until a few years ago that I found out the baby was a girl. I have a friend who used to work with the people who passed. He told me about my kid, my daughter and allowed me to say goodbye to them
Jason: She was too young. It's good you keep her memory alive telling Rhea about her
Jason: yeah. It sucks but it's also kinda nice to talk to someone who understands
Jason: not everyone does and people tend to get frustrated cause some wounds don't heal so fast
Jason: just some. My mom is human and she's fantastic. My beta's fiancé is one and he's pretty cool too, so it depends on the human I guess
Kai: that's
Kai: god, nobody should ever have to go through that
Kai: I’m glad you got to talk to them though
Kai: I’d kill to have that chance
Kai: it really is nice to talk to someone who understands, isn't it?
Kai: I don't think I’ve ever been able to be open like this about it with someone
Kai: so thank you, Jason
Kai: well for him to be a human you like, he must be quite the guy 😛
Kai: I don't blame you, though. the worst days of my life have all been brought by humans
Jason: I agree but I've been old so many time that it's just the way life is that kinda helps to know it wasn't personal
Jason: thanks. It helped a little
Jason: wish I could help. Unfortunately said friend changed species so now he's on the unalive team
Jason: I'll ask tho, maybe he still knows someone who can help
Jason: it is. It's refreshing not having to filter things down so people don't get uncomfortable
Jason: thank you for the trust and for listening too
Jason: he's an honorable man, that counts a lot for me
Jason: mine too, so I get you
Kai: I’ll keep that in mind
Kai: wait, changed species? unalive team???
Kai: is he a zombie??? 👀 bc I’m deadly afraid of those
Kai: hey, whenever you wanna talk, I’m here
Kai: tho I’ve learned talking about loss hurts less over coffee
Jason: zombies aren't really. He's a vampire. He's not dead but not alive either so unalive sounds more fitting
Jason: thanks. Same for you. If you want to talk you know where to find me
Jason: or tequila but coffee works 😊
Kai: and he's your friend? aren't vampires and werewolves deadly enemies?
Kai: oh you're a tequila man? I know how to make some mean margaritas, so I might take you up on that 😛
Jason: just another inaccuracy
Jason: well we are enemies, but Adam is an exception
Jason: tequila is meant to be drank straight so let's stick to coffee 😆
Kai: so that's not that inaccurate lol
Kai: I'll keep that in mind in case I meet someone called Adam
Kai: :OOOOOO you only think that bc you've never drank my margarita 😛
Kai: but I suppose liking tequila straight might as well be the only straight thing about me so that works too lol
Jason: just slightly inaccurate
Jason: he works at the graveyard in case you wanna meet him sooner
Jason: that’s true. I might give them a chance one day
Jason: you too uh? Too many coincidences. You're sure you're not a spy or something?
Kai: how morbid and kinda on themed of him 😛
Kai: if you do, give me a call! I’m saying man, they're my specialty
Kai: damn you got me! I was sent all the way from Hawaii with a kid to get dirt on you, how did you know?
Kai: Rhea is totally a paid actress 😛
Jason: he was a reaper before so maybe he does have a morbid humor
Jason: I'll think about it, and I already have your number so
Jason: the government have done worse to catch some supernaturals so now I'm not sure I trust you 🤨
Jason: I do trust her tho
Kai: deal
Kai: hey! I was kidding!!!
Kai: tho if I wasn’t, she'd totally be our secret weapon 😈
Kai: but i AM kidding, so you're safe 😇
Jason: deal
Jason: you never know
Jason: 😮 spy kids are real?
Jason: are you?
Jason: I don't know now...
Kai: lmao
Kai: I guess you'll never know 😛
Kai: gotta go now, little rascal is asking who I’m texting
Kai: if she knows it's you she might suspect something is up and I know about ✨ the secret ✨
Kai: see you tomorrow afternoon, Jason!
Kai: enjoy the rest of your night!
Jason: I'm sure I will. We're great at reading body language
Jason: careful then. Remember you have a secret too now