Zell. [ Yeah, Jim knows exactly what he's thinking about - at least, if he's flashing back to that night they'd taken a bath together, before they pierced Zell's ear. And it's not even fair to bring it up when Zell is days away and not right here where Jim can hold him. ] I'd like that.
[ He clears his throat and shakes his head. ] An old ballad. It's about a man who's going to be sacrificed to the devil if his lover doesn't hold on to him no matter what.
What? [Can you really blame a guy for thinking about his boyfriend naked? Sheepishly smiling as he looks back at the tablet's screen. It's not like he's sending Jim near nude photos of himself- oh wait. Already covered that earlier. Jim would like that. He looks happy that he still would like to clean up rubble and shower with him even after the path Zell's mind went.
And even more happy looking because Jim is actually going to sing for him.] Sounds good.
[ Jim kisses his fingertips and touches them to the tablet screen again before he clears his throat and starts to sing. His voice is nothing amazing, but it's a song he knows well and it makes the hospital seem just a little less oppressive and Zell just a little closer. ]
[Stop being so cute and far away. The kiss makes his heart do flips and ache all at once. They will have some making up to do as soon as they find each other again.
Bringing his knees up and resting his chin in his hand as he listens. He is so glad this is on video. Hes going to re-watch this probably for the rest of the night!
Once Jim is finished, he'll give a super adoring face. Jim could have a frog in his throat and Zell would still love his singing.]
Lots. [ He feels... intensely stupid singing to the tablet, but it's worth it to see that look on Zell's face. Jim wants to kiss him so badly it hurts, to tell him - to answer back that I Love You, in person, a thousand times over. ] Want an adventure or - uh, a love song?
[Lots, huh?] You should teach me all the songs you know some time. I can teach you how to play. [Play what might be the surprise. Maybe he'll pull the kazoo out just to tease.] Adventure. Save the love songs for when I can actually touch you.
I'd like that, when we have time between training. [ Or whenever Jim can distract Zell from training; he may already be plotting. ] Alright, one thrilling adventure yarn, coming right up.
[Bring on the distractions. It won't really work unless Jim decides to take off some layers of clothes.] I know you'll figure it out. You're a fast learner. [And he's very good with his hands. The same hands his own was missing. Grinning as he leans back to wait for the song. He really has the best boyfriend if he's willing to sing to him.]
[Zell might do one, but entirely on accident.] Huh? Really?
[Rubbing the back of his neck feeling pretty pleased and bashful as he grins.] Thanks. I do like teaching you. [It comes with a lot of rewards. He also likes sharing what he knows with others. It's been pretty exciting.
Thinking about being a teacher some day though... he could apply to being an instructor now that he's a SeeD. Even if he can't feel that victory because it's been taken from him, he still knows that's what he is.
Though he also wonders about Jim's world. Would that be something he could do there?]
I get to be Zack's teacher soon. He wants to become a mercenary. [So Zell will show him the ropes. :D]
[ It's more thoughtful than an actual question. Jim's sure that Zell would teach him well, but in all honesty Jim would like both of them in a nice, boring job behind a desk.
Wouldn't be Zack, though, and it sure as hell wouldn't be his kick-butt boyfriend. That's why in the end Jim can only smile and hope one day Zell is ready to settle down and show someone else the ropes full-time. ]
I like learning from you. [ Jim's pretty biased, though. ] If he doesn't, you can always beat it into his skull. [ Jim taps his forehead with his knuckles gently. ]
[Seeing Jim touch his forehead causes Zell to mirror him. The bruise is getting better, but it's still visible. It only hurts when he presses against it.
At Jim's next words, his expression gets pretty dopey as he looks Jim over from what he could see on the screen.] I do have a lot of debt to pay off. [With a bunch of kisses and not leaving Jim's side again.]
[Pressing the tablet against his chest for a moment as he takes a deep breath. His heart is going to burst from how cute Jim is.]
One more song. [He's not touching the sleep thing. Can't make any promises he knows he can't keep. He knows he won't be sleeping, but at least he has plenty of conversations and pictures to look through if he needs it. Pulling the tablet back to look Jim's face.]
[ It's filled with love and gentle worry, longing more than anything. Jim knows Zell probably won't sleep, but he was to try to take care of him, even when they're apart. That's what this is, what it means - what Zell said earlier.
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[ He clears his throat and shakes his head. ] An old ballad. It's about a man who's going to be sacrificed to the devil if his lover doesn't hold on to him no matter what.
Sorry. <3
And even more happy looking because Jim is actually going to sing for him.] Sounds good.
whyfore?
-It's been a while. Promise not to make fun of me?
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I promise I won't make fun of you.
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[ Jim kisses his fingertips and touches them to the tablet screen again before he clears his throat and starts to sing. His voice is nothing amazing, but it's a song he knows well and it makes the hospital seem just a little less oppressive and Zell just a little closer. ]
zell is gonna marry him
Bringing his knees up and resting his chin in his hand as he listens. He is so glad this is on video. Hes going to re-watch this probably for the rest of the night!
Once Jim is finished, he'll give a super adoring face. Jim could have a frog in his throat and Zell would still love his singing.]
Know another one?
good 'cause he's going to marry zell
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unlike other shameless people Jim could name.] You're a good teacher.[ Y'know, when Zell wasn't letting himself be distracted by his sometimes-lazy student. ] You'd be a good teacher one day.
[ It's soft, and the realization comes out of nowhere, but Jim thinks it's true. ]
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[Rubbing the back of his neck feeling pretty pleased and bashful as he grins.] Thanks. I do like teaching you. [It comes with a lot of rewards. He also likes sharing what he knows with others. It's been pretty exciting.
Thinking about being a teacher some day though... he could apply to being an instructor now that he's a SeeD. Even if he can't feel that victory because it's been taken from him, he still knows that's what he is.
Though he also wonders about Jim's world. Would that be something he could do there?]
I get to be Zack's teacher soon. He wants to become a mercenary. [So Zell will show him the ropes. :D]
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[ It's more thoughtful than an actual question. Jim's sure that Zell would teach him well, but in all honesty Jim would like both of them in a nice, boring job behind a desk.
Wouldn't be Zack, though, and it sure as hell wouldn't be his kick-butt boyfriend. That's why in the end Jim can only smile and hope one day Zell is ready to settle down and show someone else the ropes full-time. ]
I like learning from you. [ Jim's pretty biased, though. ] If he doesn't, you can always beat it into his skull. [ Jim taps his forehead with his knuckles gently. ]
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[Teasing just a bit. It does feel him with pride that Jim is saying these things. It makes him feel like he really can do it.
Settling down might take some time though and the right guy being still at his side after all of this was over.]
I think I've done enough beating things into his skull. [Zack had a hard head. Maybe that's why he didn't wear a helmet like Kunsel?]
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[ Jim doesn't answer the accusation about distracting Zell, but he does grin shamelessly. Yes, yes he does. ] Hopefully you'll be too busy for that.
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At Jim's next words, his expression gets pretty dopey as he looks Jim over from what he could see on the screen.] I do have a lot of debt to pay off. [With a bunch of kisses and not leaving Jim's side again.]
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[ Zell's not the only one looking dopey, at least, as he presses another kiss to the screen. ]
Looking forward to it. But... [ he's reluctant to say it, but: ] You should get some sleep, Sunshine. One more song?
;-;
One more song. [He's not touching the sleep thing. Can't make any promises he knows he can't keep. He knows he won't be sleeping, but at least he has plenty of conversations and pictures to look through if he needs it. Pulling the tablet back to look Jim's face.]
<3
Love. ]