Everything had been crazy. Insane really, in there last few moments in Mirrorspace. They had possession of the chaos seed now, in some weird fashion at least, and they had a whole new world open to them. As much as he appreciated it, he was very ready to go home. He was tired and the longer her stood on his knee without getting it looked at properly, the more he risked it getting worse. Avior was there to support him though as they made their way though Mirrorspace and back home. It was still dark out, but seeing as his phone had been trapped...wherever for however long, it was dead when he pulled it out to see check the time.
"I need a watch...." The first thing he managed to say as he shifted from his powered form and back to just regular old Jason. It was a relief to be rid of his powered side after so long. To just be Jason, regular old, beaten up Jason...
Nischal (Avior)
The moment that Avior stepped through the mirror, back into the real world, a breath he didn't even know left his chest. He was exhausted, physically, mentally, and he almost felt the need to fall to his knees and sob. So much fear had gathered in his mind and heart that the poor young man hardly seemed stable on his feet. He wouldn't fall though, not with Jason on his arm... His own chest was filled with shards and deep cuts, blood still leaking here and there, but he was fine...
And because he was fine... He took the time to gently scoop up Jason and carry him properly in his arms. "Watch or no, we're going to the hospital... We need stiches, and you need your leg fixed up."
Jason (Crocus)
He was surprised when Nischal scooped him up. His own arms flailed before he managed to wrap them around the other man's shoulders. "Nischal, you're not in a position to be carrying me right now. You're bleeding...." He could manage to limp his way to the hospital, it wasn't that far from the mirror they had just passed through. He looked into his friends face and could see the pure exhaustion there, he was sure his own face didn't look much better.
Nischal (Avior)
"Please..." Nischal wasn't quite sure how he would handle the other one flailing around so much, but thankfully, he settled down. His grip only seemed to tighten slightly about Jason at the prospect of putting him down, and he quickly shook his head. "My legs are fine... Please let me do this for you..."
The entire time they were trapped in that world left him feeling helpless, but here, right now, he controlled everything, atleast somewhat. And gods knew he wasn't going to let Jason go... If he did, he was certain he'd break. "It's not far... Please..."
Jason (Crocus)
He used please twice, so Jason wasn't going to fight him on it. It might be a little embarrassing, but he would put up with it if it made Nischal feel better. He kept his eyes focused on Nischal's face, but his friend was very hard to read at the moment, his own cheeks were getting more red by the moment though. Their time spent trapped in Altea caslte had been awkward, mostly because his feeling for Avior had blossomed so much in their time there together. It never felt like the right moment though, but...maybe he could just give him a small taste of something for now. Her tilted his head up and gave his 'friend' a small kiss on his cheek. "Thanks, for everything...." If Avior hadn't been there for him, Crocus didn't know that he would have made it out of the castle alive, at the very least he'd be in far worse shape now.
Nischal (Avior)
Had Jason noticed, Nischal's face just seemed strained... Worried that maybe at any moment Jason with want to leave him. It was foolish to act this way and he knew it but... That damned shadows words kept haunting him, telling him that maybe he should have died back then, and it left him incredibly uneasy. He hated the thought of being so clingy and so needy but right now, he couldn't find any other way to relax except for Jason being close.
And then... The kiss happened, and soft whispered words of thanks and Nischal's eyes just when blank. Whatever deep and dark thoughts that had been floating around in his head were quickly replaced by shock and a redness that quickly made it's away across his cheeks. For a split second he stiffened, his grasp on Jason tightening more, then he relaxed, only giving a slight cough and an awkward smile to the boy in his arms. "I-I... Um... I just... N-no problem..."
There was nothing else to say, not right now when his words were mangled and matted on his tongue due to the embarrassment of it all. The darkness that surrounded them was enough to keep it hidden, but there was no denying just how hot his face was growing, and with Jason so close, he could probably feel it as well.. "I... Uh... The hospital is right there... S-should I walk you right in..?"
Jason (Crocus)
That went better then he had expected, but of course this was Nischal. There was no denying the sort of natural chemisty they had since they first met. Still, it certainly could have gone wrong with everything going on in their heads right now. He let out a soft "Oh", when his friend paused for a moment, but returned a wicked looking smile when their eyes met again. Sadly, they were at th e hospital quicker then he had really expected. "Can you put me down for just a second? Then I'll do whatever you want after that...." He was certainly nervous about going into the hospital, but there was one thing he wanted to do first. It was just awkward to do while being carried princess style in his arms....
Nischal (Avior)
"Sure... Sure... Can you stand alright on your own? You can lean against me if you need it." Re-focusing on Jason's injury was enough to snap back Nischal from his blushing and stammering. It was serious and he wanted to keep it that way, though it was hard to ignore it and let it die down all the way after Jason's grin. He had to wonder, though, just what did the other want to do. If he were him, he'd probably straighten up his clothes and try to make the blood as discreet as possible.
Jason (Crocus)
"I'll be fine, you'll be there to support me." Once he was safely on the ground again, just to hide a little wince of pain, he turned to face Nischal. He friend was so very hurt, the blood had stained the front of his shirt and in turn Jason's own as well. Some of these injuries were because he had acted as a shield for him. Because Crocus was weak, Avior had been hurt even worse. At first, he hadn't taken his responsibilities that seriously. He went out alone and had been lucky so far, but what had happened in that castle had changed him. "I hate seeing you like this..." There was a sadness in his eyes as he looked up at his friend, at his exhausted and blushing face. He reached up to cup his cheek in his hand and then just gently gave him a little kiss on his lips.
Nischal (Avior)
Nischal wasn't sure what he had expected from Jason at this point. They were both hurting and bleeding and tired, so maybe a curse or two. A tiny bit of resistance, maybe, or a cheeky joke and grin that he was so well known for giving. But... He looked just as sad and hurt as he was. Nischal just.. He wanted to do whatever he could to make that pain go away, but he was at a loss. What could he even do in this state? What would Jason even want from him after hearing all that the shadow said? He was weak, he was frail and mentally unsound so what in the world could he ----
His heart stopped in it's tracks when Jason touched his cheek... And his heart all but exploded when he felt the boy's lips against his own. Everything in his mind completely left, and again he stiffened, completely unsure of how to respond. Another moment passed, and he pressed back slightly, before his hands came up to hold Jason's shoulders and pushed him away for the moment, still holding onto him.
"I-I... Jason..." The words failed him again, that redness coming back so brightly that he was sure his hair couldn't even compete. His instincts were telling him to kiss him again, to pull him back and cry and hold the boy he had started to love so badly, but right now.. It wasn't the time. He could almost feel the tears beginning to start up in his eyes, and did his best to smile because if anything, he hated the idea of Jason taking any of this the wrong way. "Not.... Not now... I-I mean, I want to but... We can't think about this right now... L-Let's get to the hospital..."
Jason (Crocus)
He understood it wasn't the best time, but he also knew the net couple of hours were going to be hell for the both of them. Hospitals were not a fun place to visit and if anything Jason just wanted to make sure that Nischal understood he wasn't going anywhere. Something to thing about when they started to dig into them and mend their wounds. It's not like they could be there for each other while it was happening, so he wanted to leave a lasting impression on his friend's mind. Something that wasn't horrible, bloody, or mean.
"I just wanted you to know is all." Jason gave his friend a smile and shifted to that he could support him as they made their way into the hospital. "There's a good chance my father is working...." He had been so caught up in everything that is just dawned on him that Dr. McClayre was very, very likely working a shift right now. He needed to come up with some sort of excuse. Last time it was all exxxplained away by Rhona, but he wouldn't be so lucky this time. Plus, on top of multible cuts just about everywhere, he also had a busted knee. Wasn't that over doing it a bit of a random mugging? Suddenly he was quite nervous...
Nischal (Avior)
The whole thing came and went so quickly that it was as if it didn't even happen at all. Nischal fell quiet at that, arm around Jason's waist to keep him steady and against them as they headed in. A part of him hoped that Jason would keep pushing so that he could just cry it out here, but he knew that wasn't the best thing to do. For now he'd be that rock, that wall to lean against.
"Ah..." he murmured softly, making sure that their steps were insync as they moved. "I didn't expect to meet you parents like this... We should just tell them what happened. I'm sure they've heard it already..."
Jason (Crocus)
Jason was honestly surprised by just how busy it was when they arrived. He supposed many of these people were also Dark Mirror Senshi, but it was more than just his court members. Surely, something else must have happened while they were gone. Maybe Altea had been right and they were too late, how many people has she affected in their city alone? The news was playing on a tv, but he was too distracted to worry about it. When Nischal mentioned telling his parents what happened he looked shocked. "I'll tell them it was an accident or something....!" He'd worry about it when they time came. "Let's just check in for now...."
Nischal (Avior)
For the last few moments of their walk, Nischal remained silent, nodding when appropriate. Before he had powered up, he did manage to shove his wallet into his pocket so sign in went easy... There were so many people, so many injuries that it frightened him. Just how bad had Altea attacked the city when they were gone?
Their wait wasn't long though, and soon they were separated, Nischal watching with sadness as Jason was wheeled in first, and then he was taken back not long after. Hours and hours passed as he was treated, shards of crystal pulled from his chest, and he was slowly and steadily stitched up. after that.. Well, he fell asleep and was wheeled into a room where Jason was as well, thankfully. Nothing broken, nothing repairable.. Just exhaustion and complicated feelings remained as the medicine dulled the pain. and when he was finally lined up beside Jason, he turned to his side and allowed himself to breath again.
Jason (Crocus)
It was definitely easy to check in, but the nurse at the station quickly recognized his last name, probably even him after a moment. The apple didn't fall far from the tree when it came to him and his father. Ugh, this was the worst. Just the worst, some part of him had been hoping he wouldn't be recognized. But of course they would call him. He really didn't want to leave Nischal, but he knew they couldn't hold hands through everything. He was sad when he was wheeled away. At least most of his cute were solved with bandages, though he needed an x-ray for his knee. A fractured kneecap great, but could have been worse. They put a splint on and measured him for crutches, something else for Nischal to worry about when they were reunited.
Somehow, they ended up next to each other in the recovery room. Just as he was finally going to say something, his father came storming it. Really, it was a surprise that it hadn't happened sooner. He must have been busy with someone else. "Junior" Oh no, it was serious. "I haven't heard from you in over a week and this is the first call I get? From the hospital." He had his arms crossed over his chest and look mad, but also exhausted himself. Jason knew that part of that exhaustion was work and that was definitely playing into his mood at the moment. The man sighed and rubbed the bridge of his nose, pushing up his glasses. "I've called your mother. She's going to bring some clothes once she gets Ebony. So you have some time to explain yourself. Now."
"Before that..." Jason winced when he father scowled at him, no he did not want to hear about anything else. He wanted to know what had happened. "Can you call Mom and ask her to bring something for...Nischal. He's a bit bigger than me, but I should have some sweats or something that would fit him well enough?" "Who's Nischal?" Jason looked over at the bed next to him. "He was also hurt and...he's my friend." Jason Sr. caught on quickly to who he was talking about. He looked between the two boys and pulled out his phone, he sent a quick text before he focused his attention on both the young men in the room now. "Explain."
"R-right...." But he was at a loss for words...
Nischal (Avior)
Whatever smile Nischal managed to give Jason in those brief moments of peace was quickly dashed as a doctor came barging in and quickly set to chewing his friend out. While he listened, he sat up with a soft groan, back propped up against the pillows they had given him and he waited. Was this what it was like to have a family that honestly worried and cared for their child? It was strange, and even given the situation, not all that unpleasant. He missed that feeling for sure.. Then he was pointed out and gave a small wave. Though he was pretty certain Jason's mother knew of him, his father... Well, that wasn't so sure at all.
For a moment he waited, listening, trying to figure out what he should say, and when Jason wouldn't speak up, he did. "Sir... I'm sorry... I didn't expect to meet like this... We had gone out one night to dinner, and when we turned the corner into the restaurant, you know the one with giant mirrors downtown called Homestyle Hamlet, we were sucked into a mirror and were trapped for days..." He paused, trying to make his words seem as genuine as he could. It wasn't all lies after all. "There were crystals everywhere... And that's all we could eat too, it was like rock candy. And we finally got out after some monsters came and tried to beat the hell out of us."
Jason (Crocus)
Jason's jaw dropped when Nischal was able to explain to his Dad what had happened. At least he could be happy that he had left out the part about them being magical warriors. But, to come out right out with the truth. He hadn't ever planned on his family figuring out what he was up to at night. Never had he imagined it coming to this. He looked from Nischal and up at his father who had yet to say a word. He was just starring at him, waiting for him to agree to this. "It sounds crazy....but it's true..."
Of course, something strange had been happening in the City over the last few days. Strange things were not that uncommon in Destiny City, Dr. McClayre had several patients who had claimed the exact same thing. All of them came in feverish and banged up. He might be willing to think that the same thing had happened to them, but there had been something unusual about his son. "Right. Mirrors and monsters. Quite the story these days, I must have heard it over a hundred times by now." What? That was news to Jason, was everyone always so honest with their Doctor?
"How do you explain your hand then?" Oh my god, why hadn't he even thought of that? Of course it was weird. He should have just suffered and dealt with the pain. He gave a panicked look to Nischal and then glanced by down at his own hands, before hiding it under his sheet. "Probably just a side effect....surely it'll go away...." Of course his father was suspicious, but he was a doctor and used to seeing strange things, oddly enough. He gave a big sigh and finally uncrossed his arms. "Don't let your mother see it. She should be here soon." "Never." Right, hide it from Mom. Smart move dad, although he was sure his father would come snooping around more about it later. At least for now they seemed to be off the hook. He did pull the file from the foot of his bed though.
"You'll be in that splint for at least two week. Don't go trying anything else stupid, okay?" He was really concerned for his son and the anger he had shown before was fading away into worry instead. He knew they would have words later, but for now things seemed to be settling down. "And that goes for you too young man. Seriously, boys these days..." He was speaking to Nischal then and Jason actually had to hide a little laugh behind his one good hand. Well, as far as first meetings went. This wasn't so bad.
Nischal (Avior)
Nischal only half believed what he said was going to be even plausible for the doctor. It was Bizarre enough to think that they had gone through all that mess, but to know that the doctor had already heard it himself.. Well, that was rather stunning in itself. It was definitely good for them, at least in the sense that they weren't the only ones talking about it... The crystals... Well, those he had forgotten about. Luckily, Jason Sr. Seemed to let it go.
His eyes looked over to the chart that the doctor had picked up, expression growing more and more worried as he spoke... So Jason would be stuck with crutches for a while... He should have done more to protect his friend... He should have been willing to do whatever it took to make sure he was protected, that he was safe During that time they were trapped... Honestly, Avior had thought he did... It wasn't enough.
It wasn't until the doctor looked at him did his expression shift back into one of ease, and he gave a sheepish smile before nodding. "Thank you for your concern sir... I'll be sure to keep him out of anymore trouble... "
Jason (Crocus)
HIs father had left after that, likely due to the fact that he had to make more rounds and check up on other patients. A deep sigh of relief washed over him when he left, all of that had been insane. He hadn't expected his father to be so relaxed about it all. "I can't believe telling the truth, for the most part, worked out so well." Jason really didn't seem to be bothered by the fact he would be stuck with some crutching for a few weeks. How could anyone have known to look out for a sneak attack from one of their own Senshi. If he hadn't already been worn out at that point, he probably could have avoided at least landing the way he did. One stay piece of rubble was all it had taken.
"Surely we'll get to leave soon..." Hopefully once his mother brought them some clothes to change into they'd be released. There wasn't anything left to worry about. He knew his parents would probably want him to spend the night with them, but... "Hey...Nischal....can I stay at your place tonight? Or...you could come to my place...."
Nischal (Avior)
"Well... Sometimes the truth is all that it takes... I guess we were just lucky he had seen it before.." Luck was a strange word for it all, given how lucky they were to have ended up in the hospital in the first place. It was luck that they had made it out alive though, since Altea definitely wanted them dead. Or enslaved.
He bit his lip at the request, not sure if he really wanted to subject Jason to the crying and sniveling that was likely to happen once he was alone. Never had anyone seen that side of him, and as much as he cared for Jason, he wanted to spare the man from having to deal with that as well. "Is that Such a good idea...?" His gaze turned down to his hands and fingers, much of it was still covered in crystal. Part of him wondered if it would ever go away. "I mean... Why do you want to stay...? You heard what the shadow said, I'm no good."
Jason (Crocus)
Jason had been worried about Nischal ever since he heard that shadow speak. He knew, from what his own said, that it reflected some part of him. That was exactly why Jason didn't want to leave Nischal alone, he wanted to be there for him. To deal with this monstrous illusion together. Still, he didn't want to force Nischal into admitting anything either. Maybe he could ease him into the idea of staying over, so he went a different route instead. "I want to stay because you are a good person....But, if it makes you uncomfortable....you could just walk me home instead..."
Nischal (Avior)
"No... No, Jason, it's not that at all.." Nischa sat up with a wince, legs going over the side of his bed and a soft groan made as he stood. It was only a few steps but the pain intense when powered down. Soon he was at Jason's side, putting down the railing that kept the other in his bed, and sat himself beside his friend.
"You're incredibly important to me, Jason... But I have a lot going on in my head right now. Doubts, stupid thoughts and dumb questions that I tried to bury for a long time. And I want to tell them all to you and to ask to stay next to you for as long as you would let me... As scary as these past few days have been, I know that none of it could have been gone through without you.. I want you to stay with me... I just don't want you to have to deal with all this nonsense in my head, you know?"
After a moment, he shifted to lie beside Jason on that bed, arm coming across his chest to hold the other against him in the most gentle way he could manage.
Jason (Crocus)
Jason shifted around in his bed to make room for Nischal as he came over. The blush creeped across his face as the other man confessed. Earlier he had been worried he'd taken things a little to far, but he supposed to timing was just off a bit. They had to much to talk about after everything that happened in that castle. More than just their feelings for each other. Those were fairly obvious anyway. he reached up to hold onto the hand that was on his chest. "After saying something like that....I feel like a should have to deal with that nonsense in your head. If we want to be partners, then I want to help you sort out everything that's going on in there."
Nischal (Avior)
A great deal of comfort was taken when Jason didn't just simply say okay. So much so that Nischal moved again, resting his head on the other's shoulder. "It's alot but... If you want to, then alright... I'm sorry if it causes any problems for you.."
Jason (Crocus)
Jason had a gentle smile on his face, really Nischal was just being so cute right now. "Any problems, we'll fix them together." He placed his free hand under Nischal's chin and tilted his face up. "So, let me stay by your side." He looked into his eyes and then closed them, gently touching their lips together. He waited this time though, for Nischal to be ready.
Nischal (Avior)
Nishcal couldn't keep himself from sheepishly smiling back. What had he done to deserve kindness like this? His cheeks began to turn red again as he realized just what was happening, and this time, he welcomed it. When Jason kissed him this time, he was ready, at least as ready as he could be, to return it, pressing his lips just as gently back, hand moving to run his fingers gently through Jason's hair, then down to trace his cheek softly, a low sound of want and contentedness coming from his throat.
Jason (Crocus)
That reaction was better then he had expected, he didn't realize he had been holding his breath until he let it all out in a small gasp. That was embarrassing, but he couldn't help it. It had just been so intimate and..and...well. He was just about to be swept up in the moment when the door swung open and he was forced to pull away from his friend. He knew from the sort sound of her heels that it was his mother. Calm down face, calm down mind, get those thoughts out of there ah. "Jason, Nischal..." Charlotte wasn't alone either, Ebony was there as well, but she was casually leaning against the door frame like nothing interesting was happening inside. At least his Mom understood his...habits. "Uh hummm..." She was a little embarrassed herself to have caught them in the same bed together.
"I brought come clothes for you both. Jason said you're both free to go, they just got done reviewing everything." She set a duffle bag down in the chair next to Jason's bed, but couldn't bring herself to look at the two boys. Her eyes were scanning the room around them and landed on the crutches against the wall. "This reminds me of that time when you were little and broke your foot. You looked so cute walking around on them~!"
Oh god, Mom's were so embarrassing. And then Ebony just had to chime in. "You two seem awfully close~" "Ebony, dear. Go get us something to drink from the vending machines, okay?" With a huff the younger girl stomped her way out of the room. "T-thanks Mom..." Too much to process at the moment....
Nischal (Avior)
Nischal's fingers moved from Jason's cheek to his shoulder, fingers gripping onto the fabric there, holding tight and wanting nothing more than to push Jason back and kiss him further. He knew nothing of affection or touches or how any of this was supposed to work beyond what he read in his books, but he went with how he felt. Jason's skin on his skin. Gods knew he wanted more but before there could be, the door swung open.
You could almost see his soul leave his body when the woman walked in, but he didn't quite move away, not until jason shifted him and he sat there wide eyed, looking at the woman recognized as Jason's mom... Oh god, his mom.
At first, her words went in one ear and out the other, Nischal having withdrawn into himself to try not to explode from embarassment of having been caught,but then Ebony spoke and he went wide eyed again. "I-I suppose w-we are... I-i um..."
Jason (Crocus)
"Well, you boys get changed and then we'll check you out." Charlie smiled at them, as much as she was concerned right now, she did respect their privacy. She also gave her son a little wink, huh. Wonder where Jason got some of his habits from. She closed the door behind her and they were alone again in the room. "I am...so sorry about that. I didn't really think you'd meet everyone all in one night...."
Nischal (Avior)
There was no describing just how flustered Nischal had been the moment the door closed and they had been left alone. Despite his injuries and the pain that came with any sort of pressure on his chest and arms, he scrambled out of the bed, hurrying to put as much distance between him and Jason before the woman can back again. It wasn't meant to be a rude action, or that he was so embarrassed that he had to leave, but more of just the desire to get home as soon as possible, whether it was his or Jason's. Somewhere they would be safe from harm, and safe from interruptions even if they were done with good intentions.
"W-we should get dressed..." Picking up the duffle bag, he brought it closer, pulling out garment after garment, immediately knowing which ones would be his. Though they weren't too different in size, he definitely was the stockier of the two. Luckily, underwear wasn't in the bag. That's just what he needed, a whole NOTHER reason to explode into confetti. "We should go to my place. I think it's closer... I got a few spare bedrooms, and there's an elevator that goes straight to the apartment. I... Uh... There's a few frozen pizzas in the freezer, or we can get take out. Whatever you'd like."
Jason (Crocus)
Jason has to hide a bit of a laugh when Nischal scrambled out of the bed. He probably would have reacted the same way had he been put in his shoes. His mother had walked in on him in some pretty awkward situations, but Nischal wouldn't know that. Thankfully she was respectful of that fact that he was an adult and capable of handling himself just fine. "Of course~" He pushed himself off the side of the bed, making sure his weight was on his left foot as he hobbled over to the duffle bag. This thing was going to be so annoying. He had already been through the pain of being stuck on crutches once, he knew that inconvenience.
His Mom had done a good job of picking out some lazy day clothes for him, he hoped that what she brought for Nischal would fit him well enough. At least until they got to his place and he could change, again. "Your place sounds nice." He didn't mean that in just a 'it's closer' sort of way either. A few spare bedrooms? In an apartment? ust...where did he live exactly. How had he not been there already? He pulled the gym shorts up first, careful to keep himself balanced against the wall as he did so. Then he removed the hideous hospital gown, ugh those things are so depressing, before pulling on a shirt with the green lantern logo on it. His mom knew exactly what would make him happy. The irony of being a fan of superheros when you sort of are one. She even packed him one of his hoodies, which he immediately slipped on and pulled the hood up.
"I'm cool either way, I'm happy just knowing there is real food in our future!"
Nischal (Avior)
As shy as he was, Nischal turned around as be began to redress in the clothes that were brought for him. the sweat pants fit fine, resting low on his waist, and the shirt... Well, it squeezed his arms a little too tightly, and it hugged him in awkward places, but it was comfortable enough, and smelled of Jason's home, and made him smile. After a few good seconds of waiting for Jason to get dressed without looking at him, he turned around again and went back to his side, taking his hand and giving it a slight squeeze. Even now he remained red from all that had happened, but he seemed to somehow get his thoughts together.
"Do you have the strength to make it home, or should we get you a chair for now? .... my home does have an elevator... But I'm worried.."
Jason (Crocus)
Jason took a moment to examine his friend, with his new look. He'd never really seen Nischal in such form fitting attire and well, he looked damn good in it. He must work out, or he was just blessed with a nice body. After his knee was better, he'd have to consider getting some sort of gym membership. Not just because he was envious of Nischal, but simple because he could use a little extra muscle for the next time they got into a fight somewhere.
"I think I'll be fine without a chair. I've got those crutches and the medicine is helping a lot with the pain. How about I talk my Mom into driving us to your place?" That sounded like as good a plan as any, with perfect timing too because she was currently knocking on the door. He told her it was safe to come in, they talked a little bit. She probably wanted him to come home with her, but in the end she was very understanding. All that was left was to check them out, sadly Jason was forced into a wheelchair hospital policy and all that, but once he was wheeled out the door he made the switch to his crutches. Then, it was short car ride and some casual conversation until they arrived at Nischal's place, needless to say they were all fairly impressed he was living in such a place alone. He gave his mother a hug and promised to keep in touch with her. Ebony also got a hug, but she probably did it more out of obligation than anything else.
And then they were alone by the entrance of Nischal's place. "Well, at least that part is over with." It had been exhausting though, honestly he was pretty ready for some sleep, but his stomach was growling now and he also knew they needed to finally talk about some important things.
Nischal (Avior)
Nischal only nodded at the suggestion that his mom would drive them home. It made sense, since taking an Uber from the hospital seemed strange... And Hopefully they wouldn't grill them on just how close their relationship had gotten. Right now, Nischal didn't know himself, only that he really didn't want to be away from Jason, which was evident how his hand slipped into Jason's during the ride back.
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