Reunited [Jasper]

[Raphael Eneas]

There was only one logical first stop when Raphael touched the docks. He was to go and see Jasper. After telling Ra-To-Men to go about doing whatever it was he wanted, the raven haired man would head to the nearest florist and purchase a bouquet of a dozen red roses. At the florists, he would also ask directions to the house where Jasper was staying. The address was one he knew well due to conversing through letters with his lover.

As he walked, he mused about many things. He wondered how Jasper would react to the news of the beginnings of the crew. The fact that he'd actually managed to get someone was wonderful and raised his confidence in his ability to find even more members to complete his crew. At the moment, he was planning on nothing more than ten members. He needed no more until he got stronger. No, he didn't need anymore until the crew got stronger. A content grin found it's way on his face.

The closer Raphael got to where he hoped the house was, he wondered if Jasper was even home. He knew that he was taking care of a sick aunt, but what if he went out on a grocery run? There was only one way to find out. Confidently, the man strode towards the house. It seemed as though the direction had gotten him to where he wanted to be. Raphael would take a deep breath before knocking confidently on the door, his grip tightening around the roses.

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[JASPER DEVEREAUX]

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[atrb=style, background-image: url('http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp256/doggydude24/misc/grey-parchment.jpg'); border-right: 1px dotted #1C1C1C; border-top: 3px solid #1C1C1C; border-left: 1px dotted #1C1C1C; border-bottom: 3px solid #1C1C1C; border-bottom-left-radius: 50px; border-bottom-right-radius: 50px;] [STYLE=float: right; border: 4px solid #1C1C1C; width: 90px; height: 90px; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: -60px;][/style] [STYLE=float: right; border: 4px solid #1C1C1C; width: 90px; height: 90px; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: -60px;][/style][STYLE= margin-top: -57px; margin-right: 200px; text-transform: uppercase; font-family: times new roman; font-size: 23px; color: #FFFFFF; text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px #151515; letter-spacing: -2px; text-align: left;]I AM NOT IMMUNE,[/style] [STYLE=float: left; text-align: justify; margin-top: -64px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 214px; font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; color: #1C1C1C; opacity: 0.7; text-transform: uppercase; line-height: 10px; letter-spacing: -1px;]I ONLY WANNA BE LOVED, BUT I FEEL SAFE BEHIND THE FIREWALL. CAN I LOSE MY NEED TO IMPRESS? IF YOU WANT THE TRUTH, I NEED TO CONFESS: I AM NOT ALRIGHT, I'M BROKEN INSIDE, BROKEN INSIDE. AND ALL I'VE GONE THROUGH, IT LEADS ME TO YOU.[/style] [STYLE=width: 330px; font-size: 10px; font-family: arial; background-color: #F7F7F7; color: #1C1C1C; padding: 18px; text-align: justify; border-top: 3px solid #1C1C1C; margin-top: 42px; border-bottom-left-radius: 30px; border-bottom-right-radius: 30px;] It had felt like centuries, since the young pirate had the fortune of setting his sights on the man he loved. True, the two had kept in constant contact. With a variety of letters and the occasional photograph, nice things yes but nothing compared to the real thing. The chance to hold your body against the one you love. Rest your hands upon their face and who could not forget placing the most loving of kisses upon their lips. Taking care of his ill relative had taken precedence upon his life. Having no choice but to leave Raphael, the man he believed without an ounce of doubt was his soul mate. Jasper had just finished preparing his aunt a plentiful banquet. Cooking had always been a hobby of his and even though she was doing much better he still felt it was necessary to lighten her load as much as possible. Placing the assortment of cooked goods upon the table in front of her, before he heard the sound of someone knocking at the front door. "Don't worry aunt Catherine, I'll take care of that." He assured the elderly woman and motioned for her to begin the meal without him. Heading to the door, a tight apron still draped around his body which had gathered a collection of stains and smudges. Reaching for the door-knob, he took in a soft sigh before pulling the door wide open. Neither of them had expected company upon that day, so Jasper hadn't a clue just who waited for him. As the door made it's way fully open, his demeanor shifted almost immediately. A large smile gathered across his face, like a small child on the morning of Christmas. His eyes began to water from the sheer joy and excitement of this new found revelation. Finding it hard to even gather the words to speak he simply burst forward, wrapping his arms tightly around Raphael. Pulling the bigger and older man into a tight and comforting embrace. His face being buried warmly into his chest. He remained stationed in this position, to really take time to just enjoy the moment. Slowly pulling his face backward, his eyes rose upward to meet with Raph's. "You're....you're here...is..this really...happening?" He stuttered a bit as he spoke, finding it difficult to really wrap his mind around the situation. Before Raph would even have a chance to speak let alone react, Jasper pressed his face forward. His soft lips pressing firmly against those of his lover's. Both of his hands wrapped around the back of Raph's neck, pulling him deeper into their kiss. [/style]

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[Raphael Eneas]

As soon as the door began to open up, Raphael began to straighten himself up. He had to look presentable if it was indeed Jasper who was to open the door. It was only a few moments before he would find that it was Jasper. The large smile that was on Jasper's face warmed Raphael and caused him to smile as well, albeit a smaller one. "Hello, Jasp-er." he'd say, the last bit getting cut off momentarily by the impact of Jasper hugging him.

Raphael's arms found their way around Jasper, the hand with the roses still clutching the bouquet which hindered him ever so slightly. The raven haired man closed his eyes and took in the feeling of having Jasper within his grasp and holding onto him. It'd been so long since he felt the love and warmth that came from embracing a loved one, especially one who you loved quite dearly.

When he felt his lovers head pull away from his chest, Raphael would open his eyes and look down to look at Jasper. He questioned whether or not their being reunited was reality. No doubt Jasper had dreams of such a moment just as the pirate captain had. Just as Raphael was going to reply, the other man's lips met his. Raphael would return the kiss passionately, letting the roses drop so he could better embrace Jasper.

He didn't want the kiss to end, it had been so long. Hungrily, Raphael kissed Jasper. The intensity increasing with each moment. The man's hands wandered along his lovers sides as he continued the kiss. Sadly, there was a little thing called breathing that couldn't be adequately done while kissing. Raphael waited as long as possible, but eventually he needed to pull away to breath. Raphael would rest his forehead against Jasper's and whisper "Yes, this is really happening." before lovingly nuzzling his lover.

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[JASPER DEVEREAUX]

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[atrb=style, background-image: url('http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp256/doggydude24/misc/grey-parchment.jpg'); border-right: 1px dotted #1C1C1C; border-top: 3px solid #1C1C1C; border-left: 1px dotted #1C1C1C; border-bottom: 3px solid #1C1C1C; border-bottom-left-radius: 50px; border-bottom-right-radius: 50px;] [STYLE=float: right; border: 4px solid #1C1C1C; width: 90px; height: 90px; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: -60px;][/style] [STYLE=float: right; border: 4px solid #1C1C1C; width: 90px; height: 90px; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: -60px;][/style][STYLE= margin-top: -57px; margin-right: 200px; text-transform: uppercase; font-family: times new roman; font-size: 23px; color: #FFFFFF; text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px #151515; letter-spacing: -2px; text-align: left;]I AM NOT IMMUNE,[/style] [STYLE=float: left; text-align: justify; margin-top: -64px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 214px; font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; color: #1C1C1C; opacity: 0.7; text-transform: uppercase; line-height: 10px; letter-spacing: -1px;]I ONLY WANNA BE LOVED, BUT I FEEL SAFE BEHIND THE FIREWALL. CAN I LOSE MY NEED TO IMPRESS? IF YOU WANT THE TRUTH, I NEED TO CONFESS: I AM NOT ALRIGHT, I'M BROKEN INSIDE, BROKEN INSIDE. AND ALL I'VE GONE THROUGH, IT LEADS ME TO YOU.[/style] [STYLE=width: 330px; font-size: 10px; font-family: arial; background-color: #F7F7F7; color: #1C1C1C; padding: 18px; text-align: justify; border-top: 3px solid #1C1C1C; margin-top: 42px; border-bottom-left-radius: 30px; border-bottom-right-radius: 30px;] Everything felt so surreal. Jasper couldn't believe what a pleasant surprise he had been awarded on this rather quiet morning. "Well you couldn't have come at a better time, I just finished putting lunch on the table." A warm smile lit up his face, as he grabbed onto Raph's hand pulling him inside. He continued to hold him till they arrived at the dining table. Leading Raph to a seat he motioned for him to take it. "Looks like we have an unexpected guest for lunch today Aunt Catherine." Jasper chuckled as he took a seat of his own. The elderly woman merely smiled and nodded in acknowledgement and went back to eating. "Well now that you're here, time for you to spill. What on earth have you been up to in my absence? Not getting into any trouble I hope!" He laughed playfully as he reached for his glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. Jasper had received quite a few letters during the duration of their separation. Raph never really gave too many details however into just what it was he was doing. Most likely to keep Jasper from worrying, but darn did he want to know. They both were pirates after all, he could handle any bad news his lover had to dish out. He folded his hands nearly in front of him, resting his chin against the back of his hand. Things on his end had been so quiet and to be frank, boring. He had no fun tales to tell or wild stories to explain, nope not even a few. So instead, he would listen. Listen to every detail his loved had to divulge about his endeavors. Jasper had waited for what seemed like a lifetime so he better have something worth while. [/style]

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[Raphael Eneas]

"Oh really?" he'd manage to say before Jasper began dragging him off. Raphael would follow after only thinking slightly about the now discarded roses. They were only a simple bunch of flowers. It was comforting that they could be easily ignored to give him all the attention. When they got into the dining area he would return Aunt Catherine's nod with a nod and a smile of his own, but didn't introduce himself.

Raphael would sit when prompted to and focus solely on Jasper. The elderly woman payed little mind to the two of them, so he would return the favor. "Oh nothing at all really." he'd say, playing it off as though he'd had nothing but terrible luck. "I haven't been able to find a single soul who will join my crew and I'm only getting older." Raphael would let that sink in for a moment before continuing on. "How have you liked it here?" he'd glance around at the home as he said so.

The question wasn't expected to be answered because Raphael once again spoke before Jasper would have the chance to reply. "I'm thinking of settling down." It was all a lie. Every word of it, but he wanted to see Jasper's reaction. The sadist within him wanted Jasper to be visibly dissapointed at this information. It was horrible of him, really, but the pirate captain couldn't help himself.

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