"Oh wow!" Jack looked out Aster's wall length window of his office. "You can practically see all of New York from up here!" Aster smiled at his enthusiasm. "You'll be working with me in here. Well, outside of here. As you saw, there is a desk just next to the door, that's where you'll be. There is an intercom system that's connected to the one in here, so you can always reach me." Jack turned to Aster with tears brimming his eyes. Startled, Aster ran to the teen and held his shoulders gently. "What's wrong?" Jack smiled. "You're the nicest person I've ever met. I'd never think anyone would do this for me and here you are. Giving me everything I've ever needed or wanted. Thank you Aster." With the tears now streaking down his face, he hugged the man tightly around the waist. "Anytime... Jackie."
Nick cleared his throat to make his presence known. Jack quickly retreated from Aster's waist. "Aster, I still need your recommendations for the new candy wrappers." Said the Russian man with a smile directed toward Jack. "Say... Have I seem you somewhere before?" Jack's face then turned red. "Um.. You might remember me from my previous job.." Aster worriedly looked between the two. Nicky's face brightened in realization. "Oh! You were that cute little bunny in the winter colors! Yes I remember you! Y'know, little Aster here had a real liking for yo-" the big man was then hit by miniature plush rabbit. "How about I help you get started?" Aster asked with a smile plastered on his face.
~.~.~after work~.~.~
"Thank you so much Toothiana! I'll be home as soon as I can!" Jack closed his phone and put it in his back pocket. "Have a good night Aster! See you tomorrow!" Aster stood from his seat and called out the door. "Jack, wait!" The albino popped his head back into the doorway. "How about we get a celebratory dinner for your first day at work?" Jack beamed. "Its a date!" He reopened his phone to tell his babysitter of the change of plans before Aster could reply.
"I didn't expect that you could cook, BunBun." Jack mused. Aster looked back with amusement as he continued cutting carrots. "BunBun..?" Jack giggled. "That's what Sophie calls you. She really likes you, Aster. I think you would make a wonderful father." He stood from the wooden chair, walked into the kitchen and stood next to Aster where he was stirring until putting in some sort of seasoning. "So what'cha making?" Aster looked up from the pot. "M'granny's beef stew. I loved it as a wee one and thought it would be perfect for an occasion like this." He brought the wooden spoon up to the teen. "Try it." Jack smiled, blew gently on the spoon and took a taste of the stew. His face brightened. "That's really good!" Jack then noticed how close their faces were. He coughed nervously and made his decision, feeling his heart beating against his chest. "Er.. Aster. I feel like I should tell you this now.." He took a deep breath. "I think I'm in-" His words were interrupted by the older man's lips crashing against his own. This kiss was not like the ones before. They were innocent and curios. This one was heated and full of passion. "I love you, Jack."
