Hat Full of Stars (Darius/Björn Mature)

[Kago]

Darius wasn't quite expecting for the other to actually go out of his way to wash his clothes. If he was just told how he would have gladly washed his own clothes. For the moment however it seemed that he could just wait for Bjorn to take care of it. He was aware that he would retrieve his clothes at some point but he expected it to be later and not anytime soon. It was why he was surprised when he saw Bjorn get up suddenly and take off. He could only assume he had the intention of taking care of his clothes now even though he didn't know if that was really what he intended to do. He wondered for a moment if the youth would go to retire now. Well, whether or not he did he could certainly look forward to kiss or rather hope for it at some point.

It was completely unexpected to see the youth back. It seemed that he had decided to take care of his clothes. That was at least what he came to state and he didn't come to question. That was nice of him. He really could have taken care of it all himself though if he was given the chance. He felt he at least needed to take care of his own things while he was here but he supposed that wasn't going to happen. At least not at the moment. He would definitely have to thank the youth later or as soon as he could.

It was a great joy to hear or rather see Bjorn would allow him to kiss him. As soon as the question was asked he noted the human had come to nod his way in a manner that clearly signified that he was saying yes. The kiss he thought he should give was a chase one. Something that was quick. So he wouldn't be tempted to try anything else. He could still feel the beast within, it was always there, and it very much wanted him to act upon what he so very much desired. That being put in the most simplest way possible. If he wasn't careful he would come to ravish him before he was aware of it. Oh, how he wanted to do that very things. But it was necessary to restrain himself. It was what he told himself until the youth came to straddle his hips. Now why did the human had to go and do that? A chaste kiss did not need that much contact for one to give such a simple kiss. It's why the gentle brush of their lips suddenly turned into a brief demanding kiss that Darius pulled back from upon noting that very thing himself. All he could do was keep his gaze on the human he found he very much desired. Well, he had long since desired him. It was just he was more close to acting on what he felt then before. He could only hope the youth would get off from straddling his waist before his body reacted to it in a most natural way to reveal exactly how much he wanted the boy.

The thought of speaking did come to mind but then it was gone. The Zercan's once remotely clear thoughts on the situation were flooded by waves of desire and the urgency the beast within him felt. It didn't leave much to try and think on. It didn't leave anything at all honestly. Nothing but his raw desire to take the human who seated himself on his lap. Even without thinking on it he felt the youth should remove himself perhaps from the room entirely if he didn't care to partake in any very intimate activities.

[bjorn]

Bjorn had no idea what he was doing, he had never kissed anyone but his parents! Bjorn immeditly regretted getting so close when Darius suddenly broke the kiss. "I'm terribly sorry! I've never kissed before, did I do badly?" Bjorn said, almost in tears. This was all to knew to him, he had never felt anyway towards anyone ever. Bjorn wanted Darius badly! But he couldn't, Bjorn wasn't that kind of person. Bjorn had always seen himself married before he was intimate with some one. And he was bound to keep it that way.

Bjorn laid down on the bed directly next to Darius, time passed and the passed into a comfortable silence. Bjorn wondered so much, so much was happening. He hand no choice but to grin and bear it. Somthing was comming and he knew it.

Bjorn laid his head softly on Darius and smiled up at him. "I just wanted you to know, I've had the time of my life tonight." Bjorn said softly, growing silent once more.

Bjorn finally spoke up, climbing off the bed. "I think I'll go to sleep. If you need anything, please come find me. And be sure to tell me what you'd like for breakfast, Goodnight." Bjorn said with a smile while walking out of the door and shutting it. He made his was to his room and closed the door. He quickly changed and climbed into his warm bed, he looked at the celing for awhile, a million thoughts running though his head. It wasn't long, before his eyes gre heavy and sleep claimed him.

[Kago]

Darius really hadn't thought the apology the other had given was necessary. In fact he felt bad, no horrible that, the other had come to say such. He was sure that the other didn't feel happy about the turn of events either. Only he wasn't so sure if it was due to the fact he came to kiss the youth at all or for another reason. He wanted to say that he didn't need to apologize. He wanted to say that it was his own fault. That he just didn't need Bjorn coming to settle on his lap the way he had. That the strong and nearly undeniable feelings he felt urged him to be more intimate then he thought he should be at this point in time. But even thinking to part his lips. He felt he would do something entirely different. He felt he would voice exactly how he felt. Or rather he felt that he would simply come to ravish the other and eventually take him. Such thoughts just proved it was best to remain silent. He just needed to distance himself from the other. He couldn't really stand the thought but how else could he keep the other technically safe from himself. He just couldn't bare to do anything that would make the boy dislike him. Any Zercan would surely understand it was far better to perish then have their other half hate or loathe them. He didn't dare even dwell on the thought anymore.

It wasn't really noticed by Darius but there was quite a long silence. His thoughts had kept him occupied long enough to think over quite a bit until he heard Bjorn speak. His dark amber gaze settled on the other make as he head him speak something very unexpected. He was already quite in general but now he had no idea what to say. At least it was a sign the relieved him. Showing him the boy did not dislike or hate him. He doubted one could have a good time with someone they hated. The thought caused him to smile ever so faintly, it was hardly noticed.

Eventually the Zercan had figured the boy would leave. Especially with his lack of words. Not like he didn't really want to speak though. He would have, he was tempted to, but before he knew it the boy was gone with a rather one sided conversation. It caused him to frown. He felt the urge to go after youth. To keep him close and wrap his arms around him. Though he was sure if he did that a bit more then that would happen. It caused him to sigh audibly once he saw he was alone. He let his gaze briefly wander off to the side then with an ever so thoughtful look. Now what should he do? A question he asked himself but wasn't sure how to answer.

Sleep sounded like the only thing that he could do however the Zercan was surprised by an ever so faint beeping noise coming from around his wrist. Reminding him that he had his watch on. The watch that was a communicator. Which meant that really could only be one person on the other end. With a briefly thoughtful look and an every so faint smile gracing his lips he reached the watch that was settled upon his wrist rather close to his face before going on to speak. "Sorry about that Talim." Darius spoke to the A.I. of his ship as he thought back to all that occurred.

"Why didn't you call me?" The A.I of his ship spoke in what was clearly a very human like worried tone. One would easily think the voice coming out of what looked to be a watch really was a genuine concerned human.

"I said I was sorry..." The Zercan spoke and paused. "Something came up or rather...someone." Even now Darius found it was ever so hard to believe that he really found his mate on this planet. The other half of him that would make him complete. It left him feeling a way he wasn't familiar with at all.

"Someone." Talim spoke, sounding now very curious. "And who would this someone be?" The question was plain but seemed to have an inquiring tone to it.

"No one you would know." Darius spoke this not actually thinking to go on into detail about this but it didn't seem he had to say another word.

"Oh Darius, did you find really find your other half, how exciting!" Talim spoke, in an obviously excited tone, being far louder then needed at this point in time during the middle of the night.

"Talim, hush." He didn't need the very odd picture of him being seen talking to a watch that actually spoke up.

"Oh, I'm sorry." Talim spoke, sincerely sounding apologetic. "Where are you now, I don't suppose I'll be seeing you again tonight." There was a pause before Talim spoke again. "You know I'll be really lonely out here without you." That last part was spoken in a tone that would have made anyone feel guilty.

A faint frown settled on the Zercan's lips as he thought of what to say. "I'm at his house and don't worry, I'll be seeing you soon." It was more like eventually but he didn't feel any better saying that out loud. He had been with Talim for quite awhile, well more then that, though his ship wasn't an actual person with a body and all that one wouldn't think he was anything trapped within the confines of his ship. He seemed just like that. With emotions and feelings he could express, only without touch and all that.

"Will you, really?" It was a question Talim asked in a sort of forlorn torn before it was followed by him speaking again. "Oh, forget I asked, so you say your at his place." One would think by the suddenly uplifted and positive tone taken on the A.I. was smiling ever so brightly. "Well, can't wait to meet him." That was spoken with equally high spirits. There was a pause then soon followed by words spoke in am ore mellow tone. "I can see it's late here, I'll leave you to sleep, do be sure to get in touch with me soon. I really want to see what he looks like. Can't wait till then!" The last few words were the only thing spoken energetically once more. "Goodnight." It was with that last part that a more somber tone was taken on followed by the obvious fact that it seemed the connection they had was cut off. It could only be Talim's doing.

The sudden but brief conversation had Darius staring up at the ceiling thoughtfully with a sudden passive look set upon his features. He could only think that he would do just as was said. He would leave soon, showing Talim his mate as well as everyone else he was close to, as soon as he was prepared to leave this Earth. Well, the latter was only after he left the planet. He just wasn't sure when that would be. He wasn't sure how he would get the boy to leave his home planet. He needed to think on this. He needed to see how Bjorn felt about all of this. He did have to eventually tell him what he was. For now though he simply let his eyes close. He could do nothing now. He simply let himself drift off to sleep. It was the only thing he could do now.

[bjorn]

Bjorn's eyes fluttered open as the first rays of sun filtered threw his blinds. He walked over, and peaked out the window, everything was covered in snow! It was like a winter wonderland, he could see the early risers, getting to their favorite sledding hill while the snow was still slick. Bjorn changed from his pajamas to some simple black track pants and a yellow shirt. He slowly opened his door, and krept down the hall. When he reached Darius, he gently opened the door to peak inside, there he lay, fast asleep. Bjorn smiled, then gently closed the door and walked to the kitchen.

When he reached the kitchen, he found a note from his mother. Aparently, she had come in late, and had to leave early. She was expected to be gone untill well into the afternoon. Bjorn just smiled. He was somewhat dissappointed that she didn't have to to really get to know Darius.

Bjorn grabbed his apron, and tied it around his head, and tied his bandana around his head. We went to the closet where they kept the cleaning products and grabbed what he needed. Last but not least, he grabbed his ipod and set the tunage.

Before he knew it, he was completely en-grossed in his work. He had cleaned the bathrooms, dusted, straightned the rooms to order, did the dishes, cleaned the kitchen, dutsed, and done two loads of laundry. The last thing on his list was mopping.

He filled up his mop bucket with warm water and the lemon cleaner and set off. As he was starting, an old song began to play. It was the first love song he ever remmembered hearing, from a childhood film. As he mopped he began to sing, allthough he didn't know he was doing it loudly. Before he knew it, he was slow dancing with the mop, spinning around the room, singing at the top of his lungs.

Like many a day dream before, the broom changed into someone, holding him, dancing with him. Dipping him, twirling him, holding him tightly. But somthing was diffrernt, somthing felt very real about this. He finally realised....it was not a day dream, it was Darius.

[Kago]

Darius wasn't quite sure what time he woke up but he couldn't help but notice appeared to be day time. The sun so undeniably shone in the room he resided in almost as if to just let him know what time it was. Really though he was simply aware of the fact he had an opening in the room which the sun could shine through. Any window facing outside would surely do the same. His thoughts briefly lingered on the time for a moment. Depending on the point in time he went to sleep would determine when he woke up. He would say he was neither an early riser or a late one. He just woke up when he woke up and he had no idea what time it was. It really didn't matter as long as there was no problem. As far as he could tell, from where he lay, there didn't sound as if anything was going on so he would assume everything was alright.

The longer the Zercan was conscious the more his thoughts wandered. Specifically on the human he found was the one to him that all his kind came to search for. He was lucky to not have to wait years and years for this. Just thinking of the human, thinking of holding him, embracing him, reminding of his inner beast that seemed to very much want to come out. Making him act on the raw uncensored emotions he held in check. A sudden wave of an unnoticed longing, his urge to take the boy hit him like a punch to the gut would. It by no means was painful. It just made him groan a bit under his breath noticing how close he was to his other half but how he kept himself so tame about him came back to strike him. Like how one would know trying to tame a wild animal. One could try and try again, whether to succeed or not. Even with some success though one couldn't ever really trust a wild animal to keep themselves in check forever. They were bound to act on instinct at some point. He just had to make sure he found whether the youth would be with him then or force himself to part. Regardless of the physical pain he would eventually have to deal with. Making such a choice would only lead to his own downfall though. Even he knew that. But he would never force himself upon the youth. It was just as unthinkable as leaving him. Even with these thoughts though, actions spoke louder then words, he would just have to wait to see what happened. He didn't know if he really could hold himself back like he wanted to.

Somewhat reluctantly Darius moved to get out of bed. First though he sat but before shortly after coming to stand up. He frowned just a bit as he ran a hand through his red hair. He briefly wondered what he must have looked like at the moment. Hopefully not too bad. Before choosing to go out anywhere he chose to make a quick trip to the bathroom. He wasn't going to take a shower just yet. He just wanted to do the usual things then he would come back here and then see what Bjorn was up to. It was with that in mind he went about going to the bathroom quickly and coming back.

Overall it had to have taken more then a few minutes but Darius felt he could go face the human who's home he resided in. He came to depart from his room only shortly after returning to it. It wasn't long before he crossed paths with the youth. He was rather amused, as well as thought it cute, that the boy seemed to be dancing and listening to music if he heard the faint noise radiating from something within his ears. He watched curiously for a moment before he proceeded forward and thought to take this chance to see if he could be close to the boy. It took a mere moment to discard the broom, setting it off against the wall, before he took the place of the inanimate object. Clearly the human could be very much lost in what he was doing. It was rather amusing that he hadn't noticed. He briefly considered saying something but decided not to ruin the moment. Besides, what could he say now. Words seemed pointless. Actions spoke louder. What he wanted to now was kiss the boy again. It seemed like a perfect time to. With that though he actually did bend down a bit to lock lips with the young human male he had taken up in his arms. He hadn't considered whether Bjorn would be mad about it. Coming to kiss him as he did now in what he felt should be a long lingering kiss. He didn't move up, step back, or move away. He wouldn't think to part this time unless Bjorn made a move to. Besides it wasn't like he could strip him or anything if he felt tempted to do more then he had so far. Well, anything was possible but it was really unlikely.

[bjorn]

Bjorn was a bit embarrassed at first, blushing brightly. But Darius was so sweet. Before he knew it, they had locked lips, but Darius hadn't pulled away. And Bjorn had no intentions to either. He wrapped his arms around Darius' neck and kissed back. Passion was growing thicker in the room, hormones were taking over. Before he did somthing he'd regrett, Bjorn broke the kiss. He looked up at Darius, who looked heat broken. "I'm sorry, but had we kept going we wouldn't have stopped." Bjorn explained softly. "I want to take that step, I want you to be my first, but not now....not yet."

Bjorn grabbed Darius into a hug and rested his head on Darius chest. He could hear his heart beating, he felt so connected to the red headed man. Bjorn grabbed one of Darius hands and brought it to his chest to feel his heart beat. "My heart beats faster every time were in the same room together." Bjorn whispered.

Some time had passed and Bjorn pulled Darius over to the sofa and they both sat down. Bjorn laced his fingers with Darius finger and smiled up at him, before slipping into another comfortable silence. After awhile, Bjorn pulled out the knitting he was working on, making light chat with Darius.

Before he knew it, it was almost 4pm. Bjorn was still busily knitting, and Darius was watching an Icelandic tv-show. "It almost feels like were an old married couple." Bjorn said with an off-handed laugh. "There's somthing I'd like to ask you," Bjorn said, still focusing on his knitting. "If there's anything you have to tell me, any secrets you have, please....don't keep them hidden. I belive in total honesty. No matter what you say, I'll never think less of you." Bjorn said quietly. "I think...I think I'm falling in love with you." Bjorn said shakily.

[Kago]

Darius was genuinely overjoyed to hear what Bjorn said. After the kiss was broke. One he felt would have surely progressed into something more. He hadn't known what to expect from the human. He didn't know if he should assume that he would have cared to even spare a second glance at him. Sure they had kissed the other night. But it was only for a moment and for all he knew the youth could be thinking it something just for fun. He really knew nothing of the boy's personality. Though he felt that such was something the boy would never do. Surely, Bjorn wouldn't take to playing with anyone in that matter. Though he couldn't say he knew such from personal experience. It was just something he felt and wasn't sure how to begin to describe.

Though he felt some joy towards what he heard. That didn't mean he felt any better towards the kiss they had being broken. He felt the ever powerful desire from the beast within. He was sure he knew exactly where things would have gone if they continued to kiss. He would admit from that parting he thought the youth would simply cast him aside but it seemed he was lucky. Bjorn just wasn't ready yet or so he stated. He wasn't sure what to think exactly and couldn't say he really cared to think on it so he didn't. There wasn't much to say at the moment so he kept silent.

The hug given was nice. It was a simple innocent thing that was fine with him. From what was said afterwards as e suddenly found his hand grabbed and placed upon the youth's chest it seemed the boy did have feelings for him. But he wondered what he would think if he found out exactly what he was keeping from him. What he thought was best not to mention yet. He wasn't sure he cared to consider what would happen if the human couldn't accept all he would eventually have to say.

He wasn't sure how much time had passed but he found that he was going into the living room with the youth. There he sat in the sofa with Bjorn where he found the rather innocent gesture with their fingers being laced. He did find himself fond of this. With that simple thought he said nothing and only enjoyed the moment. He did note that Bjorn had take something out after awhile and he merely thought to inquire about it as he watched the youth work.

Time seemed to slip away so quickly from the Zercan. His attention had slipped away from the human to the television he didn't turn on. His attention was only drawn back to the human upon hearing him speak. What was this about being an old married couple? He would love to spend the rest of his life with the other male. He could just imagine it now and he did. Except until his thoughts were disturbed by what he heard said next by the youth. What was this about secrets? Why had he brought that up? Did he suspect something? It had Darius mentally frowning as he left his visible features passive for the time being. He was thinking on what to say to that when he was suddenly surprised by what Bjorn said next. Did he mean that? He couldn't help but wonder.

It just seemed like one thing after another for the Zercan. He wasn't sure what to say. Well, he knew what he wanted to say but should he. Without a doubt he knew what he felt for the other. He knew his strong emotions and the very fact he was his other half pointed towards the one word that dictated what he felt. He loved the human here. Should he say that though. Even with the short amount of time they had known each other. It seemed to soon if he was remotely familiar with how humans went. "I'm not sure how you would react if you knew more about me." He went and partially revealed that there was something he wasn't saying. "I know that I care for you deeply Bjorn but I'm not going to rush into making you say anything of the sort." Darius spoke sincerely with his gaze intently set on the human he had met only the other day. Perhaps he had made the wrong choice with speaking his mind the way he did. Nearly admitting the truth which he doubted would be hidden for long. It was much better if he just kept it all a secret. If he didn't go off to say a single word. It was better to remain this close then completely parted. He just hoped he didn't regret saying anything at all.

[bjorn]

Darius was so sweet, caring about how Bjorn felt above himself. But Bjorn wasn't a child, when he said somthing he meant it thru and thru. "What I said, I meant. I don't belive in toying with such emotions. To be honest....I didn't even entertain the idea of love, but you shattered my walls. You've gotten in to the secret place no one has ever been." Bjorn said, looking deep into Darius eyes. Grabbing on to Darius hand, he spoke again. "I mean it....what ever you have to say. I could NEVER feel less, I could only feel more."

"You don't have to say it now, let's just enjoy each other." Bjorn said, cuddling up to Darius. He rested his head on Darius chest again. Darius breath wasso soft, so still. It made Bjorn woder sometimes if he were real.

They fell into another soft silence, just the two of them. Before Bjorn knew it, he had fallen into a light sleep. The sleep was dream less. Why did he need to dream? When he was living most secret dream, it was so lovely.

He didn't know how long, but he finally woke up, the sun was setting lower and lower. He looked up to see Darius, just looking at the ceiling. "A penny for your thoughts?" Bjorn said with a soft laugh. Bjorn was glad that it made Darius smile, he so rarely did. "I meant what I swaid earlier." Bjorn began, "anything you have to tell me, I won't think less of you. Viking honor." Bjorn said, covering his hear dramatically, causing a small laugh to escape out of Darius wonder lips. Bjorn really was falling head over heals for the red-head sitting near him.

[Kago]

Darius couldn't begin to say how relieved he was to hear what Bjorn said. Perhaps if he told him everything about him he would understand. He wouldn't come to hate or loath him. He could really come to love him as he knew he did for the other. Well, he was unsure of things at first. He had only heard so much about his kind having their other half somewhere out there. He knew his parents and he knew his sister had found their other half. Seeing and actually having on there were entirely different things though. Now that he had found his other half he felt there would be some order in his life. That being said he referred to the best he had within. The one all his kind had. With Bjorn about surely he wouldn't have the risk of completely losing it one day. Around him he really felt at peace entirely. There was no other person he knew of who could make him feel the way he felt now. Was that not love?

To come to define what Darius felt at the moment. What he knew he felt. How he wanted to always remain by Bjorn's side. How he wanted nothing more to keep him safe and happy. How the thought of anyone hurting him in anyway enraged him beyond belief. Surely...or rather it was very likely anything against his human, he did refer to Bjorn, would cause him to change. Out of anger that would only fuel the beast within and cause such. Then it was only likely that his other half could keep him level headed. Just thinking of how lucky he was now. He really did want to take off with the youth. Just head off of this planet and keep him in his arms forever. However, he couldn't just take the boy away. He wanted him to be happy. Just as much as he would have liked to take him every time he was near him. Every time he caught a whiff of his wonderful scent. He honestly thought the youth had breathtaking looks. Nothing more then the world beautiful described his mate. But that was a compliment he had yet to speak out loud. He wasn't thinking to state every little thing on his mind when he wasn't sure what to expect from the youth here. He could really only hope for the best as he proceeded with all this.

It's what made hearing all that Bjorn said something that really meant something to him. He earnestly did hope the youth's words were genuine. Though he could see it looked as if it was. It would or could be a different story once he revealed more about himself. Thinking on it he didn't think to say anything. It was a relief to hear he actually didn't have to say a thing. It was with that in mind he remained silent and simply enjoyed how close he was to his other half. The one that made him complete and whole. He really couldn't see himself being anything without the human he had so close to him. He would surely and utterly just lose himself. Without Bjorn he would surely be nothing.

Being use to long silences was what made it alright for Darius when neither of them spoke. He really just didn't think he was ready to risk knowing that the boy may leave him. It was very much a relief when nothing more was asked. He barely noted when Bjorn fell asleep. However he did note it and with it his gaze came to fall intently onto the other as a faint smile graced his lips while at the same time his fire red hair had fallen onto his face slightly obscuring his vision. Nothing that bothered him though. His hair did so often fall onto his face and he didn't think to do anything about it. It was just something that happened with him. Which made him wonder if the boy here, he did still seem rather young to him though not that young, would really be alright with him. Not just what he was but with his personality. He couldn't help but feel a bit worried he wouldn't come to accept him. That he could make due without him. If he could then it was really only him that would be nothing without the other. He didn't know how it worked for other Zercan's who had mate's who were not a Zercan himself. Sure there was his sister but he didn't know what it was like for her other half exactly. He never watched. He honestly couldn't stand the thought of doing so. Knowing he was all alone himself. It was just something he couldn't put up with. Just another reason he went off on his own.

It was unknown to the Zercan how much time had passed. He really did seem to zone out every so often it seemed. It was only upon hearing Bjorn speak did he focus on him. He wasn't quite sure what he was referring to. What was a penny exactly? He was only familiar with so many things of Earth. If he tried to recall correctly it sounded like Earth currency but why a penny would have anything to do with ones thoughts came to briefly confuse him. That is he thought on it but stopped upon hearing what Bjorn said earlier and came to think back to what was said earlier. He really did wish that he could believe all that Bjorn said. Not that he didn't. He was just way of what may come with what he said.

Now Darius wasn't sure what a Viking was but he did know it had something to do with the Earth and specifically some kind of humans that resided awhile back. He really wasn't sure of the details. His mind was more focused on the boy himself here. Should he say something now? He wasn't sure. "I'm hoping that...you don't change your mind on that." He spoke, with his expression coming to be passive. "I don't know if your ready to hear any of that now though." He could say it now but he wanted to know that Bjorn actually did love him and didn't think he did. Thinking of something did not assure his thoughts on the subject. If Bjorn just thought he loved him then he could easily think other things and he wasn't going to take the chance. He didn't know what he would do if Bjorn suddenly cast him aside. Well, that was a bit of a lie. If he did then he could see him doing one of two things. Either forcing the youth to go with him or ending things entirely for himself...somehow. He really couldn't see himself having much of a future without the other and he really wasn't sure what would happen if things took a turn for the worse. He really didn't care to tread on the subject more then they needed to now.

[bjorn]

Bjorn was the kind of person who couldn't stand not knowing things. If somthing was hidden, and Bjorn caught the scent of it, he was quick to dig it up. Darius did indeed have somthing to say, that was a start. To be honest, Bjorn was growing a tad bit impatient. He had to know these things, as it was his personality. Oh well, he finally sighed. It was none of his business. Why keep trying. "Well, it's none of my business. I'm sorry I kept bothering you on it." Bjorn said in a slightly defeted voice. Bjorn looked at the clock, late in the after and no one had eaten that entire day.

"I'm going to make some tea and cookies." Bjorn said, walking to the kitchen. He located the box of cookies, and the tea stuff and quickly set to work. Bjorn had more time to his thoughts while he waited on everything. He couldn't help but feel a bit dissappointed, he really wanted to know all he could about Darius. Well, in duetime, Bjorn thought to himself.

It's not much, but It will tide us over untill dinner time." Bjorn said, comming out with a china try. He poured Darius a glass of the warm tea, and handed hom a cookie. Bjorn then poured himself a glass of tea and sipped it slowly. "Mmmm, this is good tea." Bjorn said off-handedly. He smiled over at Darius, who was lightly nibbling on the cookie. The thought of secrets never left his mind. He could never have a moments rest untill he knew. Oh well he thought, like he had concluded many times, it was not his business, and Darius would tell him when he wanted.

[Kago]

Darius had some time to think on what he wanted to say when he saw Bjorn had gotten up. Saying something about making cookies. He wondered if he was going to try and push for answers to what he was referring to but he was relieved to find out that wasn't to be the case here. He didn't think the other needed to apologize for asking though. He would tell him eventually. He had to. Especially if he ever planned to take the boy off this planet. It was an absolute must. He only wanted to be careful but he didn't care to linger. He did very much want to take the boy away from this planet. Though it seemed like a selfish thought to have. More so when he saw the youth wasn't living any bad life. In fact he was the only son still living with his mother. He wasn't sure how he would convince or get the youth to go with him but he had to figure out something. He couldn't imagine staying on Earth but perhaps he could manage. If it was for Bjorn then he had to. He just needed to think on it all more.

Unaware of how much time passed he noted when Bjorn came back. He briefly wondered what kind of cookies he had made. He was looking forward to trying something that was made by the other. He didn't think to hesitate with eating one of the cookies. Not like gobbling it down though. He was sure to take his time. He was still thinking over everything and he wasn't sure if he should mention any of what he needed to say. Perhaps now was a good time perhaps later would have been better. He really had no way of finding out. But he could imagine anyone else would have come to explain things. But then he supposed it also depended on his situation. Seeing how he had someone who was understanding he supposed he could take a chance and see what would happen. Even if he was reluctant to.

It was when Darius had finished with the cookie he had picked up did he think to speak. not before taking a moment to wipe a hand across his mouth. He didn't have a napkin or otherwise he would have used it. Not to say he was a messy eater but he wasn't going to start talking with any mess upon his face. He also went ahead and took a sip of the tea poured out for him. It was after that he thought to speak. "The tea is good, thank you...for everything." He didn't just refer to the tea but the cookies as well and the nice hospitality that was provided as well.

"I want to tell you more about myself, but I don't want to scare you off." Darius began, not wanting to be dishonest if he were spend the rest of his life with the other. "Everything I have to say, it's a bit...unbelievable." At least he imagined it would be from an Earthlings point of view. "Would you believe it if I said I wasn't from here?" He was being vague with that question so he thought to add something. "I don't just mean the place we are now but this planet entirely." He said that as he thought to emphasize what he was trying to say. Be fore he went any farther he had to be sure of that much. He didn't want to go on talking and find out that the youth started to panic or thought to get far away from his suddenly. If Bjorn couldn't grasp that much then he wouldn't really be able to explain any more and then he was at a loss of what to do from there. He couldn't live his whole life here in secrecy, just to be with Bjorn. Or perhaps he could. Was that not better then having no future at all? He wondered if he needed to think on that.

[bjorn]

"I'm very capable of beliving in things out of the ordinary. I'm in Icelander, we belive in elves, trolls, witches, goblins and faeries." Bjorn said with a small laugh. "Anything you have to say can't be far from that." Bjorn sat pateintly, not trying to be pushy. If Darius wanted to sy somthing more, fine....but Bjorn would not push anymore than he allready had. Bjorn sipped his tea quietly waiting for whatever would happen next. He then heard Darius speak, scare him off? He laughed a throaty laugh, "Darius my darling, you couldn't possibly scare me off! I care for you too much." Bjorn said with a small smile. A part of him was begining to get nervous, but he pushed those thoughts out of his mind.

"As I stated earlier, I'm very capable in beliving in the unbelievable." Bjorn said passivly. Bjorn had said it enough, no matter what, he was far to in love with Darius to be put on the high road by some oddity the other may have.

Would he belive it if Darius wasn't for here? Of course! People go abroad quite often. He had explained that he was just visiting the country. That was not hard to belive at all. He began to voice his thoughts, but as it turned out, that was only part of the statement, Bjorn listened intently to the next part.

"Not from this planet?" Bjorn whispered. That certainly was strange, but what did he mean by that. "You're not a part of one of those....new age cults, are you? The kinds the kill them selves! By drinking Kool-Aide! And you're recruiting me!" Bjorn said, almost in hysterics. No, certainly not. Darius didn't seem like the charasmatic leader/mass murderer type. Bjorn took some deep breaths and took a sip from his to to calm himself down? "I'm sorry, but those things have always frightned me." Bjorn said softly. "Now, I meant what I said....what do you mean not from this planet?" Bjorn asked softly.

[Kago]

Darius wasn't sure what these things about elves, trolls, witches, goblins, and faeries were. They didn't sound human but he doubted any were from outer space either. Perhaps he should go and looks those up when he had a chance. He could either contact Talim with his communicator upon his wrist or go all the way back there himself. Honestly it seemed much safer if he took it upon himself to venture back there. Merely to avoid being seen by eyes he did not wish to be seen by. Like he didn't care for any human, especially Bjorn, to see him when he wasn't sure if he would take the truth very well. At that last thought he couldn't help but wonder if this was how Zercan's who found there mates on Earth always went through. He really wasn't sure though he had heard things. He didn't want to go assuming anything. Especially something that determined what the rest of his life would be like.

There were high hopes in the possibility that Darius would come to be expected. Hearing what Bjorn said encouraged him to speak his mind. He still had some doubts on the matter but he had to go on where he left off. He just couldn't stop there. He just had to be careful how he went on to say the rest of what he had in mind. He just needed to be sure he didn't mention anything that would make him run off though this was his own home. When one was faced with things they couldn't quite met face-to-face they tended not to think clearly or panic or even be careless. It just wasn't something he wanted to deal with but he had to see where things would go before he went on to decide what he may or may not have to deal with.

"I meant what I said, I'm from another planet, not from the planet that we are currently on." The Zercan tried to emphasize what he was said in case he was misunderstood. "I do not know what this cult thing is that you speak of." He honestly did not and didn't care to lie about it. "I'm afraid there are many things of Earth I am not familiar with." He spoke, thinking to be honest. He also came to reveal that he spoke more like a being from another planet. Referring to the planet he was on as if he were from a different place which was the case here. "I'm originally from a planet called Zerca." Darius spoke with his dark amber gaze intently set upon the youth before him. He wasn't sure how much he should say at once. He didn't want to say too much. Then he didn't want to say so little that the youth would come to fill in the blanks with terrible things. He thought to say just a bit more.

"I can even prove it, I can show you the ship I came in from or even show you my other form." Darius found himself feeling somewhat anxious. He really was normally cool and collected so this was an odd thing for him. It was certainly something that revealed how worried or concerned he was about this whole thing. Without saying another thing he suddenly stood up but only after setting the cup of tea he had in hand. "I don't expect you to wander off with me though."If he wasn't believed then why would Bjorn go with him. Though he had said he would believe him, that he cared for too much not to, he would truly see here if he meant it or not. "I can show you the other form I have if you prefer to stay here." He spoke this, not wanting to make Bjorn do something he possibly wasn't comfortable with. He would never do something like that. At least not with a clear head. The last thing he wanted to do was to ruin his chances with his one and only mate.

Taking a moment to quickly look about the area Darius came to survey the area he was in. "I would need to remove my clothes though and I need some room." The area he was standing in at the moment was definitely not enough for him to so randomly change and discard his clothes. Though he supposed he could try. Then again he really needed a bit more room. "Show me to a place where I can have a bit more room and I can show you." This was said with Darius' dark amber gaze once again set upon Bjorn. He didn't know what he would do or say now but at this moment he would certainly let the youth carry him off anywhere.

[bjorn]

Well this was interesting. Bjorn didn't doubt what Darius was saying.....suprisingly enough. He belived every word, there were plenty of questions, but they could be asked later. Bjorn listened intently about where Darius was from. Zerca, the place sounded lovely enough. Bjorn would ask question later, right now.....he had a choice to make. He could either go to the spaceship, or see darius other form. There would be time to see the ship later, Bjorn wanted to see this, "other form" Darius was talking about.

"I'd like to see you in your other form." Bjorn said quietly. Other form? Bjorn really wondered what this could be about. He had seen all those outside space movies on late night television was Darius going to transform into one of the grey men with the bulging black eyes? Bjorn hoped not.

Even if he was though, Bjorn would still care for him deeply. When he heard what Darius said, he jumped up, this was going to be veru much exiting! "You can do it here, just let me move things around!" Bjorn said giddily, and immeditly set to work, he moved the coffee table into the dining room. and moved the rocking chair along the back wall, creating a massive amount of space in the room. To create more, he moved the couch back just a tad bit. hoping that cleared just a bit more room. "Is that enough space?"

[Kago]

Darius had no problem with showing his other form. He would have gladly done whatever it was Bjorn asked for. Whether that included treading all the way back to a safe place to be transported back to his ship. Surely by now Talim was waiting above and not still landed where he left it. There was too high a risk of someone seeing it that shouldn't. He couldn't help but briefly ponder upon his ship. He wondered how it was fairing. He supposed he should definitely contact Talim again today. Just not right now. Later for sure he would. Right now he wanted to focus all his attention upon the youth before him. He had to show him exactly what he was dealing with if he were to say he really cared for him as much as he said he did.

Now Darius didn't expect Bjorn to suddenly start moving things about. Hearing him say he could change right here. As long as there was room he could do so anywhere and seeing there was room now he thought to do so. "This is enough space for me, I can change here." With that said Bjorn moved forward towards what was like the middle of the little clearing made. There he started to strip himself of his attire. Setting it aside and letting it land on the floor until he was in absolutely nothing. There he did stand bare in front of the other once more but he didn't cast his gaze his way. What he did do was let his gaze wander down for a moment before he began to change.

It occurred to the Zercan only then that perhaps he should have explained what his other form looked like. For all he knew the youth had a fear of felines and that was exactly what he was going to turn into. Not something like a small kitten or cat but a really big one. Perhaps he should have asked. To see if the boy liked them or not but he had only thought of it just before he started to change and thus he didn't bother. He could only hope for the best from here.

It seemed like it had been forever since the Darius had last changed. Not that things went with any difficulty. One moment a man was standing in the spot he had, that being him, then the next there stood what appeared to be a large panther. One of a unique color that held some semblance to Darius' human form. Instead of a large feline being jet black he was a fiery reddish-orange color with that was certainly a rather unique color. It however did resemble the color of his hair when he was in his human form. In this form he could not speak. His eyes were about the only thing that remained unchanged to a certain degree. They were still a dark amber color but now far more like that of a wild animals. Not that different from the animal he seemed to suddenly look like.

With his other form revealed now he set his gaze upon Bjorn. Now he did fear that the boy would do something like run off or panic. If he could speak he would have but then that would be odd wouldn't it. All he could do now was wait to see what would happen now. He stood there perfectly still with his gaze intently set upon the youth wherever he was standing now. He would have moved but then he was unsure of whether that would make the youth wary and take off. He would never ever think to hurt Bjorn but he wasn't sure if Bjorn knew that. If only he said something to warn him. But it was too late to say anything until he changed back.