Yeah, they don’t exactly know how to keep things a secret, which isn’t good, for some of us. *Considering he was more or less talking to himself, when he talked about liking Jake. Not aware that Damian even heard him that night.* Did you get a lot of candy on Halloween? Damian got way more then he should have. But he was dressed as a wolf, it was a really cute costume. *You know, aside from the fact that he was a werewolf, cause of his father, but Jake didn’t need to know that Norman wasn’t exactly human.*
*Norman shrugs and nods* His mom has zero influence on his looks. *Turns to look at Damian.* Go back to play, we can talk later. *Damian left and Norman turned his head* In my defense, I was 18. And not every is perfect.
*Holds out his hands and counts on his fingers, holding up 7 fingers* I seven. Daddy brought me here so I can go to school. *Nods*
*Norman stared at Jake, not exactly sure what to say now that Jake knew he had a kid.*
I’m Damian! *The boy spoke firmly, nodding his head* Norman is my Dad. He’s a nice guy. I love him. *He nods his head and hugs Norman.*
*Norman is frozen stiff as Damian starts talking.* Hi….Are you the guy dad likes? *Norman moved his hand over Damian’s mouth. Though he never said a word about what just came out of the kids mouth.*
“Last time I told someone I liked them… they didn’t like me back,” Jake spoke out. “It’s nerve-wrecking, yes. But - you didn’t laugh in my face for it, making me feel like it’s nothing at all with what I feel.” He shook his head and sighed, deciding not to go on about what happened a few years ago. Instead Jake smiled back at Norman, agreeing, “You’re very understanding ‘bout this.” He gave the other man a quick hug before pulling back again, keeping himself quiet and unsure about what to do. Jake wondered a little about what this was between the two of them, sighing while in thought.
Norman cupped the other’s chin and pulled Jake in close to him and pressed his lips to the other’s. He never moved his hand, and had his other hand placed behind Jake, right on the curve of the other’s back. He wanted to make sure Jake didn’t leave this time. He still wasn’t sure what he wanted to be with Jake, he would admit he liked Jake, a lot, but the moment still hurt. He was trying, he was trying to push passed it, even when he’s had so many other’s hurt him. He knew that his little block to stop himself from being hurt was in the way, and was kind of hoping that Jake would catch onto that, but he wasn’t, sadly. So he had to try and push himself passed the issue, hopefully.
*Norman nodded* Everything’s fine. Repo is a great musical. Why do you ask? *And before Norman could do anything a child, looking just like Norman opens the door, and stands there, looking confused while staring at Jake.*
I went out trick-or-treating with family….I was an army man. What were you? *Ignoring the loud crash of toys from behind him.*
While he went into the kitchen to grab a couple of sodas, Jake turned around to smile a little at Norman’s question. “Well… if you mean ‘fancy little outfit’ by ripped jeans, a black t-shirt with a popular rock band name on it, and a pair of Converse… that’d be what I’d put on. I mean band as in rock band. I play the drums for a cover band.” Jake handed the soda to Norman, returning back to his cake after setting down his can of soda. “But I did wear a marching band uniform back in high school. That’s the fanciest outfit I wore, I guess. Have you done any band things before?”
Norman shook his head and chuckled. “Not really my thing. I have always been a bit busy with other things. But I can play basketball, I was an Athlete in high school. And you know there is a way to look like a person in a rock band without the ripped pants and popular rock band t-shirt?” Norman took a bite of cake before opening the soda and taking a drink.
Once he finished up his cake and drink, he looked up at the other and smiled a little. “So do you have any plans for you birthday now Jakey?”