FINALLY AHWRRRG.

Guys you have no idea...I can't even remember how many times I rewrote this chapter. It gave me such a hard time. :(

The problem was that the original chapter(s) were much too...explicit for the time being. I know I've been holding out on the smut, but I want to keep the story somewhat intact. BUT:

Now I have two extra chapter bits that have no place in the actual story. I've decided to upload them as bonus chapters at the end, but you'll also have a chance to read them now! (More at the end of the chapter) ;)

Besides all that junk, minor warning for language in this chapter. I know you don't care, but. Y'know. Some more cute Jam stuff. Next chapter will be more information/plot/terror! Yay! Enjoy this for now.

Thanks for hanging tight, my lovely readers.

Tim drew Jay in for another kiss. His tongue lazily invaded the warm mouth, taking his time. He sucked at the other man's bottom lip, nipped gently when he heard a heated whimper. He slid his palms up Jay's bare chest and rubbed at the slender collarbones. He let the smaller man's mouth go, delighting in the way Jay hung his head back, panting - letting himself be touched.

Then Tim froze. He shot a nervous glance over his shoulder and stared at Hoody's body.

He had almost forgotten that they were still in danger.

Tim regarded the small, panting body before him and sighed. There was no way he was going to let Jay be attacked again. They had to move now. He nudged Jay regretfully, one hand still splayed out over his left pectoral. He felt the heart beating there. Like a rabbit's. Rapidly.

Mmh.

"Tim?" Jay's eyes were bleary as he tried to sit up. His breathing was shallow. "What is it?"

"We have to leave now, Jay." Tim wished he was speaking with the urgency to leave. But his voice was still low and hindered by lust. Shit. He just wanted to touch Jay. Kiss him. Take him. His own chest was heaving as Jay started to lift himself up, pants still almost halfway down his thighs. The slightly flustered man wobbled as he stood up.

"O-okay yeah. You're right, who knows what else could happen."

"Let's go, the car is in the parking lot."

"Um, okay. T-this is a weird question, but did you drive here with the mask on?"

Tim hesitated.

"I don't know," is the answer he finally grumbled out. He didn't want to think about it. Not now, at least. "Let's go. Car. Now."

"...yeah."

Tim got up, waiting for Jay to peel several blades of grass off of his sides and stomach. Tim watched the man struggle with his pants, breath catching in his throat as he watched the lithe form twist in effort. Jay caught him staring, and blushed deeply. Tim winced. This was definitely not good. His blood was definitely still rushing south and there was nothing he could do about it. He would have to try and ignore it for now, he supposed.

They hurried to the car, which shimmered dimly in the wet haze. Jay tossed his soaked shirt in the trunk and climbed into the back seat, shutting the door with a spray of droplets.

Tim looked down at his jacket for a moment. The wet leather was sticking to his skin and making him uncomfortable, so he unzipped it and threw it in the back with Jay's. He walked around the side of the car and hopped into the driver's seat, combing a hand through his own disheveled hair.

Tim started the car, sneaking occasional glances into the back seat.

As they drove, it was silent. Perfectly silent except for the few moments when Jay would rustle around uncomfortably in the back seat. Adjusting his pants to better accommodate his arousal, perhaps. Tim wanted to stop driving and pull over and make Jay beg for it. Some part of him was still itching to take control - but he had to stay focused. Safety. As soon as they found somewhere to stay they could do whatever they wanted.

Jay cleared his throat.

"Where are we going?"

"I dunno. I haven't really planned that far."

"It doesn't really seem like there's much out here..."

"Yeah, I know. Well, if worst comes to worst we could just sleep in the car. Won't be comfortable but hey."

"Oh, uh, y-yeah. That sounds good."

Tim couldn't read Jay's expression when he glanced in the rearview mirror. His head was bowed and his hands were balled at his sides.

"Jay are you okay?"

"I -"

The small body began to shudder, and convulsed as Jay began to cough. A hand flew up to his face in an attempt to muffle the sounds, face screwing up in discomfort. Tim was about to ask if he was alright, but Jay's coughing became more violent, and Tim panicked at the sudden sight of red flecks on his friend's hand.

"Shit, hold on Jay -"

Tim pulled over and vaulted over his seat. His hands were on Jay's shoulders in a second, squeezing to try and subdue the shaking body.

"C'mon Jay," Tim urged, sliding his hands upwards to cradle Jay's head. He tried to soothe the camera man with chocolate-syrup words. "Shhh, it's alright, calm down. You're gonna be fine..."

Jay's body heaved in effort, but the coughs slowly subsided. Tim watched with horror as Jay pulled a bloodied hand away from his mouth. He choked on his words. How long had this been happening? Had Jay been suffering like this - all alone - for a long time? Tim felt a pang of worry wrack his heart. Jay's eyes were wide and watery when they looked up into Tim's.

"Tim..." Jay's voice was like a plea, cracked and soft. He crumpled in Tim's arms, and Tim held him tightly to his chest, watching the thin chest shudder with residual spasms.

"I'm so sorry, Jay," Tim said, hands moving up and down Jay's back in a comforting motion. "So sorry I left you..."

Jay let a small, broken sigh leave his mouth as he leaned into Tim's warm body. The large hands stroking his back felt so good. He missed this contact. He missed being close to Tim. Touching Tim. Jay splayed his hands out over Tim's torso, weakly massaging the bare flesh, leaving light red hand-prints where he touched. He felt the muscles there tense momentarily. Jay exhaled shakily as he felt Tim slide his hands up to his neck, where they caressed gently before slipping back down to tend to his sides.

"Jay..."

The former proxy tried his best not to lose control while Jay was slumped messily in his lap. He let his fingers massage the other man's ribs, digging in just slightly, savoring the slight pink that fell in a hush over Jay's cheeks. Jay breathed against Tim's chest, flinching slightly when Tim's fingers brushed over his nipples. They hardened to little pink nubs that Tim teased with pleasure.

"Ah-"

A sweet note dropped from Jay's mouth and he bit his lip. Tim hummed in approval and nuzzled the top of Jay's head, inhaling his faintly sweet smell. It was delicate. He ran his fingers through the petal-soft hair (like old times) and rubbed the back of Jay's scalp. Jay moaned softly, a slight purr that buzzed Tim's nerves.

Tim pulled Jay up gently and brought their lips together. He could taste the blood on the camera man's lips. The kiss was so soft it felt like the brush of a feather.

"Maybe I should cough up blood more often," mused Jay breathily, as they pulled slightly apart.

"No way," Tim chuckled, and kissed Jay deeply.

The thud of Jay's heart must have been audible. The feeling of Tim's tongue slipping in and out of his mouth was electric. As far as he was concerned, he could keep doing this forever. Tim withdrew, and a thin trail of spit followed. Jay blushed darkly and rested his head on Tim's shoulder.

For a while, they simply breathed.

"It's dark out," said Tim finally, hands drifting across Jay's lower back. Ghosting across the tender skin that warmed sweetly to his touch.

"Are we sleeping like this?" Jay asked, a perfectly timed yawn escaping his lips.

"Only if you want."

"I think there's a blanket rolled up in back. We could...uhm...share it..." Jay's voice trailed off as he looked to his side.

"...yeah, I'd like that. I'll go get it."

Curled up in the back seat, the two were surrounded by warmth. The blanket was soft, and though there wasn't much room, they were comfortable. For the first time in countless months, Tim and Jay slept soundly.

They dreamt of honey-colored light.

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