healingbug (healingbug) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2010-03-29 01:26:00

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inactive - avalon, inactive - josh casey

Also after the party
Josh enjoyed the party. He really did even if it was mood whiplash all night. But now...now he just can't take it anymore.

Katima and Henry...the sounds they make...the way it all feels to his extra sense.

Josh can only sit in his room depressed and blushing for so long. He reaches his breaking point and goes off in search of Avalon.

"Ava?" he asks, following his senses outside to the winged Lantern.

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bluelantern
2010-03-29 08:31 pm UTC (link)

Luckily for Josh, he has an empath with him. The more Josh seeks to press himself to Avalon's side, the more the Nalorian welcome him, an arm sliding around Josh's middle, while those silver wings of his close around the other boy once more in a gesture of comfort.

Or maybe more.

Avalon can feel the conflicting emotions in Josh, and already he is just as on edge as his Earthling friend. Being subjected to so many emotions thanks to Henry and Katima, and then having them echoed by poor Josh is just as hard on Avalon as it was for Josh. They have a feedback loop of sorts going, one that seems like there is little escape from.

Then Avalon has an idea. He draws in a deep breath, his voice low in their shared space as he murmurs "Josh.. several days ago, you asked me if I knew if I wanted you for you.. or just because I was hurt by Henry. May I make a confession?"

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	healingbug 2010-03-29 08:59 pm UTC (link)
	Josh tears his eyes away from Earth and hides his face against Avalon's shoulder. "Oh man...oh man..." he whispers, trying to focus entirely on Avalon's life signal and the unusual feeling of that blue ring of his. He jumps slightly when Ava speaks and pulls back enough to look him in the eye. "Y-yes...what is it?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

bluelantern
2010-03-29 09:08 pm UTC (link)

Avalon just smiles, his expression serene as he lifts both hands and frames Josh's face with long fingers.

"When I came to Earth, I knew that I would give my heart to my partner and that there would be another Lantern. My mother told me this. But she did not tell me about you, and she did not even hint that by coming to Earth, I would find someone so.. surprising. So sensitive."

His smile grows now, and Avalon flushes though he forces himself to continue to look into Josh's eyes. "I have been afraid, because I am unsure if you felt this as well. I've slowly been coming to realize that perhaps you do; I try my best to not pry with my ability. You've quickly come to be the brightest spot in my quickly darkening world.. I feel so alone, even when I'm down there with everyone else.. But when you're near, that feeling goes away."

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	healingbug 2010-03-29 09:45 pm UTC (link)
	Josh listens closely, eyes going wide. He's surprised but a happiness rises in him. He blushes as well, just taking it all in. When Ava finishes speaking, Josh leans in to kiss him softly. "Oh man...Ava," he begins. "Just wow...I do...I do feel that way, Ava," he says, smiling. The healer just watches Ava for a moment before leaning in to kiss him again. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

bluelantern
2010-03-29 09:53 pm UTC (link)

The first kiss surprises Avalon, and he blinks owlishly at Josh as he speaks, not quite sure what to make of all of it. When Josh's first words stammer, he feels his heart in his throat, sure that the words that would come next would be a rejection.

When the rejection doesn't come, Avalon finds himself pressing up to Josh's chest, and his eyes drifting closed as their lips meet.

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	healingbug 2010-03-29 10:11 pm UTC (link)
	Josh keeps the kiss going for a few moments but eventually pulls back to just look at Ava. "I'm really not sure what to say here..." he trails off with a little smile. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	bluelantern 2010-03-29 10:12 pm UTC (link)
	Avalon just gives a little laugh, his expression playful and almost mischievous as he says "Then don't say anything." It's easy to let the silence ring out between them for Avalon, he is fully comfortable in Josh's company, and it's quite easy to wrap himself around the taller boy more tightly and nuzzle his face into the crook of Josh's throat. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	healingbug 2010-03-29 10:24 pm UTC (link)
	Josh blinks and then chuckles a little. "Alright...quiet's good too," he says. He holds Ava close, eyes sliding closed. Sure he's blushing but he's happy. The healer reaches up to gently stroke Ava's hair as an idle thought. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

bluelantern
2010-03-29 10:28 pm UTC (link)

The contact makes Avalon shudder a bit, and he burrows in as tightly as he can and tries to keep his skin from crawling. Being this far away from everyone else, with only Josh to read with his Empathy makes for an interesting interaction between their powers. Funny how those things work.

"All will be well, Josh." he finds himself murmuring, though his voice doesn't sound all that steady. In fact, it sounds breathy and caught up in his throat and Avalon has to remind himself to breathe. This is all very new for him, and especially so right now without any of his usual filters up to protect himself.

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	healingbug 2010-03-29 10:36 pm UTC (link)
	After a few moments, Josh stops and looks down at Ava. "It will?" he asks softly. THere's another pause before he swallows. "Maybe we should get back to the ground?" he suggests. "Somewhere...away from the house where it's just us?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	bluelantern 2010-03-29 10:38 pm UTC (link)
	Avalon nibbles at his lower lip, his expression a touch unsure until he finally thinks of a place. His lips grow into a bit of a smile as he nods his head then, his tone soft as he says "We can go anywhere you want, really. I have to stay within range of Earth, but honestly we could go quite far.. Certainly anywhere down on solid ground that you might wish to see." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	healingbug 2010-03-29 10:46 pm UTC (link)
	Josh shivers slightly and then shakes his head. "I appreciate the offer but please lets stay on Earth. I don't think I can handle adapting to a completely alien world right now..." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	bluelantern 2010-03-29 10:48 pm UTC (link)
	Josh's words cause Avalon to giggle softly, and he shakes his head before he starts to draw them back towards the Earth at a lingering pace. "Where shall we go that is just us then, that is on Earth?" he asks with a bright, rather adoring smile. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	healingbug 2010-03-29 10:59 pm UTC (link)
	Josh blushes and hides his face against Avalon for a moment. "How about...a nice beach. Somewhere warm...but still night?" he suggests. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

bluelantern
2010-03-29 11:56 pm UTC (link)

Avalon thinks for a moment and then nods his head in agreement. "I think I know.." he says.

The Nalorian takes them down, until he can find an appropriately lovely place. He didn't just take the first beach, but flew until he could settle them somewhere extra exotic. Avalon evetually settled on a small deserted island barely even big enough to qualify as an island.

When Avalon's feet touched to the ground, he grinned widely to Josh and started pulling his shirt off. "Wanna swim?" He asks shyly.

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healingbug
2010-03-30 12:15 am UTC (link)

Josh lets out a breath of relief as they get closer to the planet. A pure and serene feeling floods him as Earth's life is read again.

He remains quiet as they travel, just enjoying the sighs, feelings, and being close to Ava.

He stumbles slightly when they touch the ground but recovers quickly. He grins as well at the sight of a shirtless Ava but quickly becomes nervous. "I...umm...Ava, I don't know how to swim..." he admits.

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bluelantern
2010-03-30 12:45 am UTC (link)

Nothing it seems can deaden Avalon's mood. "So?" he then asks. "I can't really either. But the water is nice, and my ring tells me that it's safe and shallow enough to enjoy it." he flushes a bit then, and scratches at the back of his neck as he says "Once my feathers get wet, I'm not really worth anything. I'm not a duck, after all."

He then takes a few steps towards Josh, and starts pulling on his shirt. "C'mon.. It'll be fun.." he says, his expression all mischievous once more.

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	healingbug 2010-03-30 01:16 am UTC (link)
	Josh shifts nervously and then nods. "Alright...just...make sure your ring can save us?" he says, blushing as his shirt is pulled on. He steps back so as not to clonk Ava accidentally and peels the t-shirt off. It gets tossed aside and Josh blushes again. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

bluelantern
2010-03-30 01:22 am UTC (link)

Avalon leads the way out to the water, and his ring proves to be right - the water is shallow and about hip deep.

"See? Not so bad.." he says with a smile, eyes glued to Josh's face. He wriggles his toes in the sand, and then gives another soft little laugh. It's so nice to get away and not have to deal with holding his barriers up all the time. Avalon can feel his brain relaxing, settling into a more calm and centered place.

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	healingbug 2010-03-30 01:39 am UTC (link)
	Josh stops as Ava enters the water. He glances down and takes a deep breath. The healer pulls off his pajama pants and moves out into the water quickly to cover up. Blushing furiously and a bit nervous, he stays a bit close to Avalon. "This...this is kinda nice." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

bluelantern
2010-03-30 01:44 am UTC (link)

"It's very nice." replies Avalon, and he grins as he steps forward to Josh and twines his arms around Josh's neck. Josh isn't wearing pants, but Avalon is; not that he's even though of that. Avalon is too caught up in Josh, wrapped up in the other boy's emotions as well as his own. It is thrilling in a way that he had never experienced.

"This was a good idea.. I like this place." he then whispers. "We should come here more often."

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	healingbug 2010-03-30 01:54 am UTC (link)
	Josh is just trying to not have soaking wet clothes for the flight home. He jumps slightly as Avalon's suddenly on top of him and turns BRIGHT red. He's not wearing anything at all right now. The healer does smile though. "It is a nice place. I would like to come here more," he agrees. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

bluelantern
2010-03-30 02:02 am UTC (link)

Avalon frowns a bit, though it isn't in anger; he's more trying to figure out what Josh is feeling. "Why is it that you are.. so shy about me being close?" he then asks softly.

Long fingers twist into Josh's hair, and Avalon gives Josh a slow, long smile. "Do I make you nervous? Uneasy?" He slides up a bit, his eyes falling to half mast as he leans in to whisper to Josh's ear, "You don't have to worry with me. I've already decided that you are wonderful."

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