After our moment alone both Jason and I started avoiding each other. Even when we passed each other in the hallway, both of us giving the other a friendly wave, the image of what we'd been doing a few hours earlier came to mind and we both hurried away in the opposite direction. I still couldn't believe that I'd lost complete control over my body or that Jason had pushed me into something that almost led both of us...well maybe I should just stop thinking about it. But as I sat on my dorm's bed I let out a sigh, unable to figure out how I was going to face him anymore.
"Jessie why did you and Jason...do whatever that was? Was he hurting you or something?" Shock asked and I blushed furiously, grabbing my pillow and hiding my face. "Jessie?"
"He wasn't hurting me. He was...um...I'm not really sure what we were doing but well...it felt kinda nice. Oh boy what am I saying? A few weeks ago I'd be pummeling him into the ground the first chance I got and now..." I trailed off with another sigh, not sure just what had happened to me.
"Do you like him?" Shock asked, hovering at eye level and I uncovered my face, knowing full well that my face was now bright red. "You know you can tell me."
"I know that, Shock. I'm just not sure how I feel. Jason just started kissing me and I let him. Then something happened and we were making out. He was just so gentle and nice to me...I guess I lost control and if you hadn't shown up when you did would we have..." I swallowed then, hiding my face again and Shock crossed his arms.
"At least not in Berto's lab anyway." Shock replied and I glared at him, forgetting about the pillow for a moment. "Look why don't you talk to him and work this out? You obviously like him and I know the feeling's mutual. I really can't see the problem."
"I want to but I'm just too embarrassed. I mean we were grinding against each other so how can I face him again?" I answered as I sat up, dropping the pillow in my lap and crossing my legs. "He's probably angry at me for losing what self control I had."
"Not from where I was hovering." Shock pointed out with a laugh and I groaned, wanting to disappear. "Oh come on it wasn't that bad. Besides he didn't exactly push you away."
As I sat there I thought about that and after about a minute I realized that my best friend was right, Jason had continued kissing me and he was the one who started grinding against me so maybe I should talk to him. Eventually I stood up, readying myself to face my boyfriend, when we both heard a knock at the door and I froze.
"Jessie...its me. Can...can I come in?" Jason called out, trying not to stammer and I cringed as I stared at the door. I soon heard a sigh and I knew he was getting ready to leave. "Sorry...I'll come back." He added before I rushed over to the door and grabbed the doorknob, almost ripping the door off its hinges in my rush.
"Of course you can come in." I told him and he gave me an awkward smile before he stepped past and as I closed the door, Shock rolled his eye at me. Once I turned around Jason was already sitting on one side of the bed, trying his best not to look too uncomfortable about being inside my room. And failing miserably as I walked over and sat down, a gap between us as we avoided looking each other in the face. After a few minutes of a very awkward silence Shock rolled his eye and flew towards the door, reaching for the doorknob as he did. "Shock where are you going?" I asked, focusing on him and not Jason who was adjusting his tie, a subtle hint he was nervous about being in the same room with me.
"I'm going to leave you two alone to talk this out. Oh and try not to make too much noise because the walls aren't soundproof." Shock told us, grinning as we both blushed. Even after he left I just sat there, fiddling with my blanket until Jason cleared his throat and I looked up instantly locking eyes with him.
"I just wanted to say...I'm sorry I guess." Jason said as he stared at me, not sure what he was apologizing for or why since I wasn't compalining at the time.
"I should be apologizing to you. I just lost control and I have no idea why." I replied and just for a moment he frowned and I saw what looked like hurt in his eyes. "I didn't mean it like that!" I shouted before I remembered what Shock had said and I winced, embarrassed that I'd let my emotions get the best of me. Once again.
"I have to tell you something. I do like you and that's something I never thought I would be saying. Ever." Jason said, a slight grin appearing as I frowned at him. "Ever since you rescued me from Dredd's hideout I found myself wanting to get to know you. At first I needed your assistance in escaping my master and that was all. I had only wanted us to be allies, capturing Master Dredd with your and N-Tek's help. Then you got hurt protecting Max Steel and I found myself...worried about you so I chose to protect you. Now what I wanted to say is this; I want to get to know you better, to see who you really are."
"Well...I'm half Tachyon and half human if that's what you mean." I answered earning myself an amused laugh. "Besides I think you know everything about me anyway."
"Not everything..." Jason whispered as he shifted on the bed, closing the gap between us so suddenly I didn't know what to do except stare wide-eyed at him. "I want to know as much as I can." He added as he reached across and ran the fingers of one hand through my hair and I managed a slight smile, surprised by his forewardness. Pleasantly so though and as his lips brushed the spot directly between my the base of my neck and chin, I let out a sigh.
"What do you want to know about me?" I whispered, trying to concentrate on his questions and not his warm lips tickling my throat.
"Why are you still single?" He asked and I gave me a grin, watching as he paused and stared into my eyes.
"I suppose I haven't found the right guy." I replied giving him a teasing smile. "Why, are you interested?"
"Maybe. "How long have you worked for N-Tek?"
"About a year. Give or take. Though I really just help out since I don't get a paycheck." I answered and he nodded, giving my chin a kiss. "Next question."
"That;s a pity. What about your hobbies? Do you have any or is fighting all you're good at?" Jason asked, delibrately provoking me and I would have gotten mad at him. If he hadn't been rubbing his thumb up and down my neck at the same time.
"I like to fight and I am amzing at it. Unlike what you think." I replied, an eyebrow raised. "But I love movies and playing video games. What else do you have for me?"
"If you found your perfect guy what would he be like?" Jason asked as he cupped my chin and gently kissed my jawline, making me grip the blanket in my fist.
"He'd have to be smart...unlike me as you so delicately put it. Maybe handsome though I guess that's what every girl wants. But he'd have to be kind and loving or I wouldn't even try to win his heart. So what else do you have for me?" I responded, giving Jason a big grin as I wondered why he was making this so easy.
Getting no response I frowned slightly and stared at his face as he stared at the far wall, seemingly oblivious to my question. Confused I waved a hand in front of his face and he blinked, his orange eyes focusing on me. "Is something wrong? You just went so quiet and I..." I never even had a chance to finsih when Jason cupped my chin and gave me a kiss that I felt all over my body. Even when we came up for air I let out a gasp, heart pounding and he lent forward nuzzling my neck.
"I have all the answers I needed." He muttered before his mouth closed over mine and all I could manage was a gasp before I reached up, gripping the back of his head as I mashed my mouth against his. It only took a moment or two for the kiss to become open-mouthed and I didn't even bat an eyelid, liking the way he seemed to know exactly what I wanted. Even when he wrapped an arm around my waist and pulled me onto his lap I just kept kissing him and when we both took a breath, letting it slowly I had a silly grin on my face.
"That was...wonderful." I sighed and he chuckled, gently stroking my cheek with his finger.
"I thought so too. You are, for lack of a better word, pretty amazing." Jason told me and I giggled as he kissed my neck and throat. "Its unfair that I know so much about you and you know almost nothing about me so...ask away."
"Okay. Hmm...I know you used to work for THI as the CEO." Getting a nod from Jason I continued. "And you used to work for Dredd until Shock and I 'kidnapped you'. That's all I know so just how old are you?"
"Heh I'm twenty seven which would make me older than you, right?" Jason answered, giving me a slight smile as I stared at him. "Thought so." Once I got my head around the fact I was attracted to an older guy, like ten years older, I managed a slight grin in return.
"Any hobbies besides taking over the world?" I asked and I giggled at the eyeroll he gave me in response. "I'm just kidding."
"Fine I guess I can let that go. Actually working for Master Dredd is a twenty four hour job so I don't actually have any hobbies. You wouldn't either if you worked for him." Jason answered, expecting me to laugh. What he hadn't counted on was the almost sad expression that appeared on my face and before his eyes I rested my head against his.
"Sorry I shouldn't have asked. Is it okay if I ask something else?" I said and he chuckled when I sighed. "If you could have worked for anyone, who would it have been?"
"Myself though that wasn't an option since Ma...I mean Dredd created me." Jason replied and when I raised an eyebrow, not understanding he lifted his head from mine. "I'm not completely human, I'm a bio-organoid." He explained, his eyes never leaving mine, and that threw me through a loop as my eyes went wide in shock. It was right then that Jason frowned as he wondered whether he should have just kept quiet though that wasn't his style. Eventually I swallowed, somehow finding the words I needed to say.
"I'm half alien." I replied and after a pause we both burst out laughing.