Title: I Love You
Summary: Jonas loves Asher and he is determined to show Asher how wonderful love is.
Rated: K+
Pairing(s): Jonas/Asher
Genre(s): Romance, Friendship, Hurt/Comfort
Warning(s): None
Jonas was nervous as he rode his bike to his training. He had been experiencing emotions for Asher and he really needed to talk to The Giver. He loved Asher.
Jonas went inside to find The Giver looking out the window, a book in his hand. "Giver," he said, "I need to talk to you."
The Giver turned to look at him. "Of course, Jonas," he answered.
They went to sit on the couch and Jonas said, "I think...I think I love Asher. But not like I love you. A different kind of love." He blushed the color of Fiona's hair.
The Giver nodded. "It is completely normal to feel that way for the people close to you, Jonas. And for the record, I love you, too." He smiled and Jonas returned his smile. Jonas leaned forward and hugged The Giver tightly.
"Why would anyone want to get rid of this?" Jonas asked, his voice muffled against The Giver's shoulder.
"People are scared," The Giver answered, pulling back. "To have love, you always have to have pain, one way or another."
"But I love you and I don't feel pain," Jonas said.
"No," The Giver agreed, "not now. But when I am Released, you will. You will never see me again."
The reality sank in and Jonas felt tears filling his eyes. "But I don't want to never see you again."
"I appreciate that, Jonas." The Giver said. "As for your friend Asher, I'm sorry. No one else feels love if they keep taking their morning injections, including Asher."
Jonas felt an ache in his heart. The tears spilled over and he said, "But I want to be with Asher." Then his eyes widened. "I feel pain, Giver."
The Giver hugged him again and Jonas felt hot, salty tears streaming down his face.
"Asher," Jonas called out on his way home from work. Asher stopped and let Jonas catch up to him. "I need to talk to you."
"Okay," Asher said. They went in to the triangle, leaving them dripping wet.
"Asher," Jonas swallowed and tried to hold his tears in. "You won't understand when I tell you this, but I love you."
Sure enough, Asher looked confused. "You're right, Jonas," he said. "I don't understand."
"Give me your hands," Jonas said. Asher did and Jonas showed him a memory of people kissing.
When it was over, Asher stared at him in shock. "What...what was that?" he gasped.
"It's called 'kissing'," Jonas said, and he leaned in and kissed Asher. He felt a rush of love and tangled a hand in Asher's hair, pulling him close.
After a long moment, Asher pulled away. "Jonas, what are you doing?"
Jonas was filled with emotion. Love. "I'm kissing you," he said, "because I love you."
"I don't understand," Asher said.
"I know you don't," Jonas replied, "but you will if you stop taking your morning injections."
Asher's eyes widened. "Jonas, they'll find out-"
Jonas handed him an apple. "They won't if you put your blood on the apple. I've been doing it for months." When Asher didn't reply, Jonas said, "Trust me, Asher."
Asher nodded. "Jonas, will you...will you kiss me again?" Jonas was shocked to see that Asher was blushing.
Jonas smiled and brushed his lips softly against Asher's, pulling him close again.
AN: My first Giver fanfic so please let me know what you thought in a review :) Will be updated soon