"Now that I wrapped it up...you keep holding onto that ice pack, until I get you another one...it doesn't seem bad but we might need to get you some crutches."
"I feel pretty useless, I mean a healer that cannot heal himself...I put you into trouble for it."
"Not gonna lie Faunus, it was a hassle carrying you around, I never carried anything heavier than a child that way before...
And as for the healing thing, we shouldn't relay on magic in everything we do, it's best if you let your ankle rest naturally."
"Still I am sorry...we were not supposed to touch physically, it was my fault...I was being dramatic and clumsy." Faunus said pouting his lips, he felt extremely embarrassed as he sat down on Jasper's bed, with Jasper by his feet mending his injury.
Seeing the guilt within Faunus's deep brown eyes, "Eh nevermind that anymore, I'm crossing it off the rules list since it happened anyways." Jasper spoke while smiling at him.
Surprised "Really? That is... awesome!
i do not know why you hate people touching you, but I respect that, I have my own boundaries as well." Faunus said.
"It's more like a percussion than a boundary...I had some bad experiences in the past that I can't let go of so easily, maybe I will tell you about that someday." Jasper replied frowning a little.
"I would look forward for such a day...And I do not mean anything bad by saying that..." Faunus sheepishly said.
Chuckling, "I understand Faunus, I have another reason why I specifically didn't want 'You' to touch me, I can tell you about that one right now but it might hurt you to know."
"I have been hurt before, pretty badly...kind of used to it by now, so go ahead! I am all ears for you."
"I was afraid we turn out to be mates." Jasper answered, "Ohh! I have completely forgotten about such possiblity!" Faunus replied.
"Honestly I wouldn't mind you being my mate Faunus, you are nothing like Fernando, you've proven that much...and I'm not bothered by the fact you are his twin.
My fear has nothing to do with who you are, I don't usually judge people by their backgrounds."
"Then why are you afraid? what else could have scared you off."
"A lot Faunus...Having to dealing with another person, intimacy, emotional vulnerability, love in general...and having to disappoint you in the near future."
"Why would you disappoint me?!" Faunus asked.
"I'm a broken vase...you'll have to mend me for the rest of your life if we were to be mates *chuckles* now that I think about it, I've been giving my family hell so far." Jasper responded smiling despite the a hint of sadness glistening in his violet-eyes.
"I think it is impossible for us to be mates...but if we were to be, I promise you this...you will never be a burden to me." Faunus replied giving him thumbs-up.
Chuckling, "Wow! That's probably the nicest thing a stranger has told me in a while." Jasper said, his face heated-up a little when he realized what he said, "Oh right, we're not strangers anymore." he corrected himself.
Feeling better, "People were really up to something when they said that communication is key." Faunus stated while smiling in satisfaction.
"..."
"..."
"..."
Ironically both of them fell silent after that statement, they just stared at each other in silence for a minute before Jasper said something.
"It is key...Umm, is it me or are we having an awkward moment right now?" Jasper asked, "Haha! we definitely are." Faunus replied giggling.
Jasper Knew he couldn't hide his blush anymore as he watched Faunus smile at him endlessly, "Good to know I'm not the only one embarrassed." he said.
This has never happened before, how come they are smiling at each other and laughing when Yurei was right.
This is all fake, isn't it? So why did jasper feel like he was enjoying himself, why did he feel happy when he saw Faunus after a whole week of just texting him?
"Jasper..." Faunus called his name pulling Jasper back to reality, "Yes?" Jasper said.
"Can I kiss you?" Faunus asked, and Jasper paused to stare at him for second before he asked his own question ,"What kind of kiss?"
"Just something light and quick, on your cheek." Faunus replied shyly, "If You do not mind ot of course. " he added.
"Ohh...okay." Jasper said moving closer to him, "Thank you." Faunus whispered before planting a kiss on his Jasper's cheek.
Flustered beyond saving, "I'm gonna g-get that ice pack... d-don't move! you'll hurt yourself more." Jasper immediately got-up to go to the kitchen, "Aye Aye captain!" Faunus said saluting him.
...Meanwhile...
"Thank God He's down! I was a minute away from calling us a pastor or something! That was the wildest tantrum I've ever dealt with!" Thorn said breathing a sigh of relief at Tacito who was now asleep in Muriel's arms.
"Ned please...you have to include us on whatever is going on, this is too much! look at this poor thing! he was tearing himself apart?!" Muriel said stroking Tacito's hair.
"Give me a minute...I'm trying to find this bastard Yurei...he's not answering his phone!" Ned replied.
Sighing, "Neddie...are we related to Yurei and Tacito by any chance?" Muriel asked, seeing the lack of reaction in Ned's expression gave him already the answer.
"I just remembered something." Ned said, "You guys said you were searching for me, why?" he added asking.
"We did something without you knowing... and we were hoping to inform you about it." Muriel replied, "Like what?" Ned asked.
"A DNA test!...Ned I needed to know if we were related to these people?!" Muriel said.
Raising his eyebrows, "Is there a discount on DNA tests lately?! why is everybody doing these tests!" Ned said.
"We had a gut feeling and we decided to follow it." Thorn butted in, "Well congratulations Thorn, I hope you enjoy the fact that Tacito is your son from your past life.
And by the way Muriel, how about you go tell your sister she got a kid from her past life too as well, since y'all had a gut feeling." Ned said furiously.
Stunned, "Neddie...we still have not yet received the results, what are you talking about?" Muriel said, "Y-yeah we kinda, wanted to...inform you dude?!
Wait?! So I have a son?! this kid right here? C'mon!" Thorn added in disbelief.
Realizing his mistake, "Oh shit the results are not out yet?...I fucked-up, didn't I?!" Ned Asked, "You did...this is a sick joke, and not the good kinda sick!" Thorn replied.
"What if it was not a joke, Thorn." Muriel said suddenly, "You can't be seriously believing this guy babe?" Thorn asked.
"Why not? Neddie tell us, is this the truth?" Muriel said inquiring.
Nodding, "Yeah...i Know this is crazy, but when you get those results you'll know it's not a sick joke." Ned replied.
Skeptical, "I don't get it...I mean past lives? I can believe that, but kids from past lives?! how's that possible buddy?" Thorn asked.
Scratching the back of his neck, "Sorry, I'm not an expert...btw, what inspired the DNA test?" Ned asked.
"We got suspicious...it all started when This past week, Coco was acting differently...I thought she was depressed over being with Matilda, but now I see them holding hands everywhere they go." Muriel stated, "I am happy to see her happy...but it is almost as if she is not the same Socorro I know." he added.
"Not just Socorro, Lucius is acting different too...somehow his confidence got a boost, and The way he hit it off with Aroon...it feels like those two are already married." Thorn pointed out.
"Socorro isn't the only one acting weird...if we go back to Yurei and Tacito's subject.
In many occasions, Yurei has called Thorn, father-in-law." Muriel said, "The fact that these two use the same last name as ours, like how Tacito's last name is 'Tang'!" Thorn replied.
"I guess you guys proved your own theory then." Ned spoke-up.
"Still, there is much to wrap our heads around...if you would tell me what is going on, I will believe anything you would say to me Neddie, you are my savior after all and I owe you my life." Muriel said.
"Muriel you don't owe me anything, when I help my friends and family it's because I love them." Ned replied.
"But when you saved my life, I was just a kid."
"And afterwards, you became one of my most good, loyal friends Muri."
"Neddie...at least answer me this, if we did have past lives, are we not supposed to have memories from these past lives?" Muriel asked.
"You seem to know a thing or two about past lives." Ned pointed out, "I think I heard Faunus mention something about past lives, back at the Style mansion." Muriel responded.
"He did? I didn't know that, I should ask him later...speaking of which I wonder if he's with Jasper now." Ned said picking his phone, he aimed to text Jasper wanting to check on him and Faunus.
Suddenly, "Wait a minute, I'm confused!" Thorn spoke-up, "The hell you talking about? is that guy here? I mean Faunus?" he added.
"Yeah." Ned replied nonchalantly, "Ned are you being serious?" Muriel asked.
"You guys are sitting in his new house." Ned replied while texting Jasper.
"I'm sorry what?!" Thorn said.
...Meanwhile...
After giving Faunus a new ice pack, Jasper went back to the kitchen to check the fridge.
All the snacks he had in his room were unhealthy junk food, and he wanted to see if there's some fruits in the fridge so he can make a fruit salad for Faunus.
"Am I going crazy?! my heart is racing as if I got kissed by 'Slay-KIDZ' bias...I need to get my shit together." he talked to himself.
Suddenly his phone started buzzing, so he checked it.
-[TheRealLordOfTime]: Son are you winning?
-[itsMeJaspie]: PFFFT! get a life!
-[TheRealLordOfTime]: I gave you life!
-[itsMeJaspie]: What do you want mom?
-[TheRealLordOfTime]: Let's get serious for a minute.
-[itsMeJaspie]: (･o･;) Did something happen?
-[TheRealLordOfTime]: Yep...Tacito started screaming again, I had no other choice but to call Muriel for help.
-[itsMeJaspie]: You called Muri? did it work though? why didn't you tell me!
-[TheRealLordOfTime]: As if you're gonna be helpful.
-[itsMeJaspie]: Well I was busy actually, being the perfect boyfriend you asked me to be ( ˘ ∧ ˘ )
-[TheRealLordOfTime]: Really? doing what exactly?
-[itsMeJaspie]: Faunus sprained his ankle while running in heels, I carried him all the way to my room!
-[TheRealLordOfTime]: Jaha! nice one.
-[itsMeJaspie]: Mom I'm Deadass serious.
-[TheRealLordOfTime]: you did?
-[itsMeJaspie]: Of course! ᕙ(͡°‿ ͡°)ᕗ
-[TheRealLordOfTime]: Wow, how is he? did you take good care of him?
-[itsMeJaspie]: I did, I was about to make us a fruit salad just now before you decide to text me.
-[TheRealLordOfTime]: Let me guess you need your princess hands back?
-[itsMeJaspie]: Mom are we really royalty?
-[TheRealLordOfTime]: Yeah... unfortunately.
-[itsMeJaspie]: the more you talk about Derora the more I wish I Can go there.
-[TheRealLordOfTime]: I'm sorry you guys grew-up like this because of me, away from Derora.
-[itsMeJaspie]: Don't, I'm grateful for the technology here...I don't think I'd survive in 60s Derora with no kdrama and kpop.
-[TheRealLordOfTime]: Agreed, Jihi didn't tell me much about how's life there now...
-[itsMeJaspie]: You must be missing home.
-[TheRealLordOfTime]: I miss not knowing your father.
-[itsMeJaspie]: Ouch, that one hurts
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-[TheRealLordOfTime]: Hehe...so I'm gonna let you know, Tacito is asleep now, and we're gonna clean the house.
-[itsMeJaspie]: And Yurei?
-[TheRealLordOfTime]: after the shit you told him? I bet he's crying somewhere isolated, we'll talk about that btw.
-[itsMeJaspie]: I think Faunus is calling me, let's talk later.
-[TheRealLordOfTime]: Fine.