"No!" Aster stated firmly as he watched the fire he had started earlier crackle. He liked the fireplace. It was a thing made of magic he'd received ages ago from a friend. Though, it more for ambience than heat. Which was for the best with Jack living him now.
"Why not?" Jack persisted as he stood from his seat and walked toward the island that separated the living room and kitchen. "He's our friend."
Aster sighed wearily and turned to face the other spirit. "I'm still getting used to ya living here and now ya want North here too?"
Jack gave a small smile and leaned his side against the counter. "It would only be a couple days." he reasoned. "And we've got plenty of room." He stretched his arms out to gesture. "This place is a lot bigger than it looks from the outside.
Aster stood and walked over to the winter spirit. "Ya don't know him like I do." He met the other spirit's bright eyes with his own narrowed ones. "Christmas just ended, it'll be months before he needs to start preparations, do ya really want him here that long?"
Jack laughed. "I've spent plenty of time at North's before, he's not that bad." Aster frowned. "Besides," Jack continued. "He wouldn't stay that long, he has the yeti, and elves and reindeer to care for."
Aster shook his head, unconvinced. "I still think it's a bad idea."
Jack bit his bottom lip, thinking, before he spoke up again. "Please." he said quietly.
The Easter spirit returned to his spot in front of the fireplace. "Fine," he replied, exasperated, as he collapsed in his seat. It was hard to say no when Jack pouted so pretty. "Two days, that's it!" he added quickly.
Jack beamed. He knew it was hard for Aster to share his space but he also knew (from what he had seen at the New Year's party) the elves and surprisingly the yeti were giving North a hard time. A little time away from home was bound to be the perfect solution.
After walking over to Aster's spot, Jack dropped down onto the other spirit's lap nonchalantly. He heard Aster groan from the sudden weight but he felt strong arms slip around his waist and he smiled. Jack pushed his back against the warm body behind him and got comfortable before speaking up. "Thank you." he whispered. He knew Aster was worrying for nothing. "Everything will be alright." Jack thought. "He'll see."
