Jasper was pissed. There was no other words that could describe his hatred for being denied another nights sleep because of his eccentric cousin. With grudging tiredness he made his way down the stairs, following the sound of rattling pots and pans as they echoed throughout the house. Henry was lucky that Jasper's father was away at a high school reunion and not there to yell at him for being up so late.

Through blurry eyes Jasper watched from the bottom of the staircase as Henry rushed about the kitchen and made whatever midnight snack he was craving at this godforsaken hour. Jasper let a soft affectionate smile slip for a moment as Henry paused to have a staring match with a whisk. Feeling his anger fade Jasper moved to stand behind Henry, attempting to scare his younger cousin. No sooner did his hand reach to grab Henry than it was snatched away, pressed tightly and painfully behind him. Jasper let out a pained yelp that made his captor release him without pause.

"Jasper? What were you trying to do? I could have hurt you!" Henry's voice came out high and scared at the end, as though the thought of being able to hurt his best friend was unthinkable.

Jasper rubbed his wrist lightly and scanned the contents of the kitchen countertop. Milk, flower, and various other ingredients were scattered randomly about and Jasper raised an eyebrow in question at the blonde. Henry blushed lightly and tried to put himself between Jasper and his snack.

"I had a strong craving for an old recipe from Japan, sorry if I woke you up."

Jasper shrugged his shoulders and yawned loudly, too tired to be very interested in whatever concoction the blonde was making. With a half hearted wave he began his trek back up to his room, not noticing the look of longing Henry gave him as he walked away.

With fresh determination Henry turned back to his supplies and began making his treat.

The next morning came too soon for Jasper's weary eyes as he laid and listened for the early morning calls of his blonde roommate. Silence met his ears and he found it more disturbing than the exotic sounds he was used to waking up to. Henry had risen earlier than the sun everyday since he'd arrived and to see his hammock empty was never a good sign. His voice carried down the hall as he called for the blonde and echoed back without reply. A sliver of fear broke through his morning drowsiness as he walked down the hall and noticed its emptiness.

Trouble was as attracted to Henry as most of the female population at their school and on more than one occasion both of them had followed him home. Jasper's steps became quicker as his eyes scanned steadily for any signs of life. He was on the verge of panic when his ears picked up the sound of steady breathing coming from the couch. Relief over powered every other emotion he had as he saw his cousin sleeping soundly and almost completely silently there. Mixes of varies ingredients were splattered on the front of his top and his face was coated with the same mix.

A small fond smile flickered over his features for a moment as his gaze lingered on his sleeping cousin. Henry never seemed to lose the calm peaceful expression he wore everyday, even in sleep. Jasper often wondered what it felt like to be at peace with the world like his cousin. If the way the blonde slept was any clue, being at peace with the world gave a person some sweet dreams. Deciding that the blonde deserved a day of sleeping in Jasper made his way to the kitchen and noted how surprisingly clean it was. Usually after one of Henry's snacks the kitchen ended up in shambles. The blonde had even put the dishes in the dishwasher. That was a first.

Curious, but not overly interested Jasper began making his own breakfast. He was sniffing the milk for anything strange when he noticed a carefully wrapped package in the back of the fridge that had not been there the day before. He didn't even think Henry knew how to prepare leftovers without burying them outside or in a tree. The parcel was shaped like one the little boxes that Chinese food came in and had a note in Henry's handwriting on it.

Jasper

Please do not touch and or eat this.

-Henry

Intrigued even more so than before Jasper poked the box, half expecting it to poke him back. He respected his cousin's space and knew to take his warnings seriously, but he'd still picked up a little of Henry's inquisitiveness. He chanced a glance at his sleeping cousin from over the counter and looked back at the box guilty.

He really wanted to respect Henry's privacy, but his cousin had been acting odd as of late. Staring into the distance at the most random times, spending much more time on the roof than usual, and not talking as much as normal. He was worried about the blonde and this was just something else that seemed odd for Henry. His cousin wasn't usually so secretive around him.

They didn't keep secret from each other, at least Jasper didn't think they did. He liked to think that nothing could come between them now that they were best friends. He wouldn't let anything happen to their friendship…no matter how he dreamed of them being more. Henry had brightened his world in ways he never imagined and forced him to open up in ways he hadn't thought possible. He had become a whole new person since Henry arrived and he loved it. Well…Most of it.

Since Henry's arrival he'd found a part of himself that he wished he's never discovered. The part that made his touch linger when he had any contact with Henry. The part that ached to run his fingers through the blonde's hair and touch him in ways that cousins never should. The part that craved to throw the adventurer down on the nearest flat surface and taste whatever crazy concoction lingered on his lips. He hated himself for feeling the way he did, but couldn't stop himself from feeling it. It was wrong in every single way possible…..But it didn't feel wrong.

It felt right. To hold Henry closer then others when they hugged. To stare into those smiling blue eyes and see everything he was looking for looking back at him. To know he was accepted for who he was without having to change. He knew Henry loved him….. Just not in the way he wanted. He was a boy, his roommate, and worst of all, his cousin.

What he felt was just going to mess everything up.

Jasper closed the refrigerator door and sighed quietly. He wasn't going to get on Henry's nonexistent bad side just because he was curious. With quiet steps he made his way back to the living room and gave a final glance at the world traveler that was blissfully unaware of his affections.

The rest of the day went by in a flash as Jasper alternated between doing his homework and his favorite past time, Henry watching. He loved to watch the other teen do his odd little rituals and habits. Hell, he loved watching the blonde teen do pretty much anything.

The adventurer never seemed to notice his longing gaze and if he did he never mentioned it. Jasper was grateful for it, but saddened too. Couldn't Henry feel the love in his gaze? The longing he felt when his eyes caught the blue ones he loved?

Soon it was nighttime and Jasper couldn't help but notice how nervous Henry seemed to be acting. It was concerning.

Even more surprising was how Henry asked him stay upstairs for the remainder of the night. Jasper had reluctantly agreed and watched with both curiosity and disappointment as Henry disappeared from view. He tried studying, but his attention just wouldn't focus on 18th century agriculture. Instead his ears strained for any clue as to what Henry was doing. Sadly, whatever the blonde was doing, his movements were too quiet for Jasper's untrained ears.

Finally in boredom he turned his gaze to the second story window and drew sketches in the winter frost. Despite the lack of snow the February frost was abundant and perfect for doodling. Soon the window was covered in cursive print, each spelling out Henry with Bartlett attached at the end. Japer traced it dreamily as he imagined a world where such a union was possible. He knew he was acting like a schoolgirl with a crush, but he couldn't bring himself to care.

Hours past before he noticed Henry's footfalls on he steps and he franticly tried to erase the evidence of his obsession from the adventurer.

No frost was left on the glass plane by the time Henry opened the bedroom door and even if there had been Jasper doubted he would have noticed. Henry's gaze was solely on him and something in his eye took Jasper's breath away.

Henry smiled at him sweetly and almost bashfully at him.

"I've got a little surprise for you Jasper. I hope you'll like it."

Henry held out his hand to Jasper and the brunette took it without a thought as to where they were going. Henry could have been guiding him to hell and Jasper would have still followed as willingly.

The first thing that Jasper noticed was the overwhelming scent of honey filling the air and that the only light in the room was that coming from the 2 dozen candles scattered about the room as they descended down the stairs. Two taller finer white candles sat on the middle of the table dining room table in elegant looking holders and beside them sat two plates covered under twin white napkins, concealing their contents from Jasper's view. He stared at the romantic scene in disbelief before he turned back to Henry.

"What's all this Henry, I mean why….?" He trailed off as he stared into his cousin's bright blue eyes. Henry was blushing the tiniest tint of pink, but kept eye contact with Jasper.

"Maggie told me that this is how people usually spend Valentines Day together, so I thought I'd do something nice for the occasion. I hope I got all the details right."

Jasper was at a loss for words and merely continued down the stairs to get a better look.

"It's beautiful Henry. I didn't even think you knew about Valentines Day."

Jasper blushed as he realized he hadn't ever considered getting Henry a gift or doing something special for the holiday.

"I didn't get you anything Henry….." He trailed off quietly.

The blonde smiled even brighter and gestured to the table.

"Joining me would be more than enough Jasper. I made a very special treat for us."

The bookworm blushed slightly at the invitation and nodded his agreement.

"Sure Henry, that sounds great."

The adventurer pulled back the nearest chair and gestured for Jasper to take a seat. The chivalrous gesture made Jasper's heart beat wildly in his chest and made a small smile appear on his face.

"Thanks." He muttered shyly.

Henry only beamed brighter as he took his own seat. With great flourish he lifted the napkins from the trays and Jasper's eyes widened at what lay beneath them.

Little chocolate shaped hearts covered the plate elegantly and left a mouthwatering smell of sweetness in the air.

"Henry they smell delicious. I didn't know you knew how to make chocolate."

The blonde blushed as he watched Jasper eat a chocolate with an almost euphoric expression.

"Like I said, old Japanese recipe I picked up when I was little. Chocolate is very important to the Japanese Valentines day. I got tons of it when I was there. It sucked around White Day, but it helped me learn to make some pretty good chocolate."

"White Day?" Jasper questioned him.

"A holiday a month after Valentine's day where the males have to return give a return gift to the girls who gave them chocolate, even if they don't return the intentions or feels. It was horrible explaining to all those girls that I didn't have those kinds of feels for them. I never had the joy of giving chocolate to someone who I've liked before…Until tonight." He finished shyly.

Jasper blushed and tried to distract himself by eating another chocolate.

"Did you send Maggie some too?"

He hated to ask, knowing that if Henry said yes he couldn't pretend that his crush had done this especially for him, but he had to know.

Henry smiled knowingly and nibbled on his own piece of chocolate in a way that Jasper knew shouldn't have been attractive but was.

"Nope. I only made enough for you and me. I know how much you like sweets."

Jasper blushed as he felt his body react to the sight of Henry tracing the chocolate around his lips and chewing on it slowly. It took every once of will power he had not to jump up and steal a kiss from Henry's chocolate flavored lips.

"Henry…" He gasped lightly, feeling his body temperature rise.

The blonde swallowed slowly and raised an eyebrow in question.

"Yeah Jasper?" Something the matter?"

Jasper swallowed nervously and averted his eyes away from his cousin.

"Nothing. This was just really sweet. I'm flattered that you would go to so much trouble for me."

Henry smiled lightly and leaned closer to Jasper.

"You mean a lot to me Jasper, more than I can ever explain. I want you to know how special I think you are and how much I care about you…Especially after we talk."

"Talk?" Jasper forced out, more scared of that than he was flattered by the complements.

Henry looked uncharacteristically nervous, but hid it well as he looked Jasper directly with his bright blues eyes that somehow managed to sparkle even in the dim lighting.

"Uncle B knew before I even got here, but he didn't think you'd want me here if he told you. That you wouldn't look out for me if you knew, but I think we're past that. Jasper….I'm not your cousin."

The brunette's heart skipped a beat at the words and he felt his jaw drop in shock.

All he was able to force out was a stuttered "What?" From his trembling lips.

Henry looked away from his ex-cousin's disbelieving gaze.

"You've seen my parents Jasper. You must have noticed we don't look anything alike. How different you and I are in appearance. I was adopted when I was only a few days old from an agency here in America. We don't share any blood. We're not related."

Jasper was shocked into stillness and couldn't even fathom the words swimming around in his head.

Henry grew worried about his roommate's motionlessness and moved to stand at his side.

"Jasper? Are you okay?"

The brunette still didn't move and continued to stare at the plate before him in disbelief.

Before Henry could ask again if his best friend was okay Jasper abruptly stood and placed both his hands on his shoulders, using his height difference to his advantage.

Jasper asked his question in a slow and deliberate way

"We're not related?"

Henry nodded mutely, too shocked by the look on Jasper's face to speak.

He wouldn't have had a chance to even if he wanted to because at that moment Jasper leaned down the slightest bit and kissed him fiercely.

Jasper's hands were buried in Henry's blonde hair as he pulled the other boy closer with all his might. Henry reacted just as quickly and returned the surprise kiss.

"Jasper." He gasped out as they parted, his voice breathy yet blissful.

The taller boy hugged Henry with all his strength and buried his face into the blonde's hair.

"We're not related?" He asked quietly in between placing kisses on Henry's neck.

Henry bared his neck to Jasper's kisses and shook his head.

"Not even a little."

The brunette pushed Henry against the nearest wall and slipped his hand under his top.

"So this is okay?"

Henry grabbed him by his hair and pulled him into a soul searing kiss, tasting the overpowering flavor of chocolate on his lips.

They kissed till they couldn't breathe and groped at each other franticly.

"Way better than okay."

Henry pressed closer to the brunette and wrapped his arms around his neck.

"Soooo much better." He whispered fiercely.

"Henry…..God…Henry!" Jasper moaned loudly as the blonde ground against him.

"Jasper….Ohhh…..I've had dreams like this, but in them you never took my news so well."

Jasper placed his forehead against Henry's and looked at him lovingly.

"Henry, the only thing keeping me from doing this every time you took your shirt off or did something amazing was the fact you were my cousin, now that I know you aren't…..I don't think I'll be able to stop myself."

Jasper's hand ghosted over Henry's nipples lightly under his shirt and made the blonde throw back his head against the wall.

"Don't stop Jasper Please don't stop!" He begged.

Jasper chuckled at the amount of control he had over his usually more dominant best friend and found himself liking the sense of power he had over the blonde.

"You like that Henry? You like how that feels?"

Jasper rubbed his hand roughly against the sensitive skin and relished the moan that Henry made in response. He could feel the adventurer's heart racing in his chest and knew his own heart was beating just as rapidly. Every fiber of his being wanted the boy against him with a passion he couldn't control and he knew if Henry didn't make him stop soon, he wouldn't be able to.

"Henry, please tell me you want this. That you want me."

Henry opened his previously closed eyes and gazed up at him with lust clouded blues.

"Jasper…I want you so bad it hurts." He gasped quietly; rolling his hips against Jasper's to prove his point. Both boys were impossibly hard from the kisses and touches, barely restraining themselves from stripping where they stood.

Jasper couldn't take it anymore and unwillingly pried his hands away from Henry's chest, instead grabbing the other boy's hand and dragging him up the stairs.

They didn't make it so far as the door before Henry grew too impatient and pushed him against it, covering his face in kisses.

"Jasper, did you know in some countries chocolate is considered a powerful aphrodisiac?"

Jasper gasped lightly at Henry's touch before shaking his head.

"No, but I can see why."

Henry smiled into their kiss and twisted the doorknob behind Jasper softly.

The two continued their kissing until Jasper's knees hit the back of his bed and he fell backwards with Henry on top of him.

No sooner did they land then they were clawing at each others clothes, stripping each other with a frantic need to feel skin on skin. Clothes were halfheartedly thrown around the room till both boys were stripped to their boxers.

Still on top of his roommate, Henry propped himself up on his elbows and stared down at his partner with a soft grin on his face, momentarily pausing their moment of passion.

Instead of trying to continue stripping the other teen Henry rolled off him gracefully and laid on his side next to the confused looking brunette. Turning to his side as well Jasper raised an eyebrow in question as to why they had stopped, fearing he had gone too far too quickly for the world traveler.

Henry merely smiled good naturedly and reached out to cup the side of Jasper's face with his hand. The bookworm blushed at the sweet gesture and couldn't help but lean into the warm touch.

"Jasper…I won't regret anything we do tonight….but I don't want you to give me anything I can't give back."

Jasper smiled sweetly and wiggled closer to his beloved.

"I've never regretted anything I've done with you Henry…..I promise you I won't regret this either…. Whatever I have is yours to take."

Henry blushed at the brunette's words and wrapped his arms around his neck. He pulled the leaner boy closer until they were only a breath apart.

"I love you Jasper." He whispered calmly, his eyes never breaking contact with Jasper's. The bookworm's own eyes widened at the words as his face flushed beautifully.

Ever so timidly he kissed Henry's smiling face before pulling back quickly.

"I love you too Henry." He admitted shyly, relieved at being able to finally say the words the way he'd always wanted to.

Henry's answering smile was like a bright light in the dimly lit room and the sight of it washed away any doubts Jasper had about being so forward with his feelings.

Desire coursed through his veins so strongly he couldn't keep his hands off of Henry and he pressed his body against the blonde's more muscular form without hesitation. Both moaned at the contact as a steady heat built between them. Jasper's hands threaded themselves into Henry's hair as the blonde's own hands tugged at his boxers.

Never one to hesitate, Henry stripped the other teen of his boxers and caught him in a kiss before the brunette could show even a hint of embarrassment.

"Henry!" He shrieked when they pulled apart.

Henry smirked and trailed his hands teasingly down Jasper's inner thigh, making the A+ student suppressed a moan of pleasure.

"Come on Jasper. Don't hold back. I want to hear you….."

Henry nipped at his neck harshly, marking Jasper as his own and forcing the most tantalizing moans from his lips.

The blonde shimmied out of his own boxers and trailed his hands down Jasper's spine.

"Hmmmm…..Henry."

The blonde smirked at his soon to be lover's reaction and couldn't wait to have Jasper screaming his name.

"Do you have anything we could use as lube?" He questioned softly.

Jasper flushed bright red at the question before nodding lightly to the table next to his bed. Henry rifled through it for a moment before than pulling out the sought after bottle.

Jasper eyed it uneasily before turning his gaze back to Henry, calming at the serene and loving look on his face.

Jasper smiled back shyly and nodded, already trusting the other boy implicitly.

Henry smiled and kissed his way down Jasper's chest, stopping only to nuzzle the brunette's tight stomach. Not an ounce of fat clung to his pale flesh, though it was not firmed like Henry's it was lovely all the same.

Jasper threw his head back and screamed his pleasure to the heavens as Henry licked the tip of his cock lightly, lapping the pre-cum up as eagerly as he had the chocolate only a little while before.

"Henry! Oh God! Henry!" He screeched, his head thrashing back and forth wildly as his hands clawed at his sheets.

He couldn't imagine anything feeling this good and the fact that it was Henry causing it made it all the better.

The blonde swirled his tongue along Jasper's length and relished the paler boy's erotic moans before pulling back and crawling up Jasper's chest. His lips crashed down onto Jasper's harshly enough to bruise as his arms wrapped around the brunette's waist to pull him closer.

Before Jasper could even catch his breath Henry had them flipped so that he was the one on top, the blonde spread out beneath him like the most tantalizing treat. Scarlet coated Jasper's face at the switch of positions.

"Henry…..Are you sure? I've never done anything like this before."

Henry's face showed his own little flush as smiled lovingly up at the brunette.

"I'd trust you with my life Jasper, I know you'd never hurt me on purpose…..Just be gentle okay? I'm just as new to this as you…."

Henry looked so nervously trusting that Jasper's hearts filled with love and pride. This boy was a real treasure and he was all his. The possessiveness of his own thoughts sent a shiver down his spine and his hips press harder down against Henry's. The blonde's eyes widened in shock and then closed in bliss.

"Jasper….." He sighed in pleasure.

With only the slightest of tremble Jasper reached for the lube off the side table and leaned back on his knees to better apply it to his fingers. Henry's eyes followed his actions calmly, the smallest of smiles forming on his face.

Henry's calmness quelled Jasper's own fears and he knew that he wouldn't allow himself to mess this up.

He leaned back down to kiss his soon to be lover slowly and lovingly. His fingers traced Henry's entrance softly and carefully before slipping one in.

Not an ounce of pain flickered across Henry's face, which surprised Jasper. His face must have reflected his shock because Henry answered his unasked question.

"You've always relaxed me Jasper. My body welcomes you, to have you claim me as your own. Something so right shouldn't cause pain and it doesn't. I'm okay Jasper, you don't have to stop or worry."

Jasper kissed Henry soundly in response and slipped another finger inside, being sure to stretch him thoroughly and well.

He knew he was being given a great gift and nothing in the world was going to make him rush this or hurt Henry.

Henry's face was once again blissful as Jasper reached deeper inside him.

"Jasper…Please…..!" He gasped softly.

Jasper twisted his fingers deeper and touched something deep inside Henry.

"Now Jasper! Now!" He begged, withering beneath his soon to be lover at the touch.

"Of course Henry." Jasper cooed softly;surprisingly pleased with the thought of how much power he had over his more dominant friend in this moment.

He was gentle and Henry was so warm inside. It was overwhelming and yet not enough. He wanted more. He wanted Henry to feel what he was feeling too.

"Henry, does it hurt?"

Henry was panting lightly and had sweat dripping from his forehead.

"No….no…Jasper….It doesn't hurt at all. It's Nirvana…..It's Paradise…It's what I've always wanted."

Jasper loved him so much and even in the throes of passion Henry didn't lose his ability to express the most beautiful thoughts.

He wrapped his arms all the way around Henry's waist and pulled him closer, deeper.

"I love you Henry."

"I love you too Jasper."

"Ready?"

"Always."

Jasper's thrusts were shallow and short at first, keeping Henry just on the edge of pleasure and pain.

"Jasper!...Hmmm…Jasper….Harder!" He gasped.

Jasper kissed his lover's forehead and complied with his wishes.

It wasn't long before Henry was withering beneath the brunette as the pleasure of it all built.

"Henry, I'm not going to last much longer." Jasper whimpered.

"Me either." Henry moaned back, wrapping his arms around Jasper's neck.

Their motions picked up at a new speed and Henry's moans became higher in pitch at the increased friction.

"Jasper!" Henry screamed as his cum splattered between the two of them.

Jasper buried his face into Henry's neck as he painted his boyfriend's insides white with his own cum.

Both boys gasped for breath desperately as they came down from their highs. Once a few minutes had passed Jasper rolled off his lover and nuzzled against his side.

"That was just... wow... Henry…I never dreamed we'd ever….I mean I always hoped, but…" Henry placed his pointer finger over Jasper's lips and smiled at him lovingly.

"I know Jasper, I feel the same way. I never thought we'd ever get to do something like this. I never thought you'd want me the same way I want you. I'm so glad I was wrong."

Jasper nuzzled his face against Henry's neck and nipped at the skin there lightly.

"I've always wanted you Henry. I will always want you." He promised.

"Jasper…..Jasper!" Henry giggled at the ticklish touch of Jasper's tongue licking the bite.

"Jasper?" A new voice asked questioningly from the doorway. Both boys froze at the familiar voice and turned their gazes to a figure right out of their nightmares.

Mr. Bartlett stood shell shocked in the doorframe, his mouth hanging open in disbelief at what he was seeing. The two boys stared back just as frozen with the same words filling both their heads.

"This can't be good."

This is chapter one people! Sorry about the cliff hanger, but I'm working on the next chapter as you read this! You'll never guess Mr. Bartlett's reaction! Be sure to review and tell me what you think!

Yours truly,

Jessica499499