Jace Mason



My eye's would go blank, and i suddenly lost control to what i could say. "That criminal shot my parent's, my whole family gunned down right in front of me, i was beaten until i was purple. I ran off into the wilderness, finding this very house. I'd begin to write books to cope with this, then becoming a successful writer. But i never felt love, Until i started helping April. She liked nature like i did, as well as a nice and caring personality...but i knew she would leave before i could tell her, and just how i wasn't strong enough to protect my family, i wouldn't be strong enough to protect her..." I'd finish, before my eyes return to normal, and i'd clutch it again.

April
I gasp, listening to every word. Wait, wait, slow down.
"You love me?" My cheeks flush red but I can't figure it out. "No you don't, you was just providing for me right...? Jace you are strong, you are so so strong. You protected me from that monster and you kept me safe in the city which I am scared to death of. Your strength and courage is admirable, your tragic childhood was not your fault. Sometimes things happen and we have no control over them... And even if it was your fault, that doesn't mean you never learned from it." I try to keep my voice steady and soft, but I do find myself trembling like a winter leaf.

Gray
I listen as well, and clench my fists.
"Monster? Of course." I shake my head, eyes narrowing and glaring into the house. I fold my wings on my back and snarl, if I could kidnap April anytime it would be now. I hear a siren in the distance, however, and realize it is a lively night. I don't want to chance getting caught, so I slam the door closed with my foot and soar off into the night sky furiously.

Jace Mason



I'd sigh, hearing her reaction. "It wouldn't be worth telling you because you would just leave anyways...but yes, i did fall in love with you while providing for you." I'd sigh, before i release my hand from my head. "I understand if you don't feel the same way."

April
I squeeze my eyes shut, unsure of what to do.
"I j-just met you the other d-day..." I stammer, intertwining my fingers over and over again. "I-I.. I don't know..." My voice trails off shakily and I look up with just my eyes. Fear held me back, the usual fear. If I fell in love with him he would become family. And if he became family he might die, since that happened to the rest, I think? "To be perfectly honest Jace, I am worried if I get too close to anyone they will end up like the rest of my family...." I admit, a single tear rolling down my cheek as the memory drifts into oblivion.

Jace Mason




I'd sigh, completely understanding. "Your family died for something unnatural." I'd say, sighing a bit. "I won't convince you to feel that way...but i just never felt that way before and it was over powering." I'd sigh, a bit in sadness. "I'll still provide for you either way, but i promise, i won't die as long as i can prevent it."

April
"Jace I..." I sigh, wanting to be loved, but not knowing how to return it. "I have no idea what love is..." I rub my temples, and hear a slam. It startles me so I cling to Jace's arm, eyes wide and staring at the front door. If they tried to hurt Jace I would claw their eyes out, but I hope so bad nobody is in here with us. No criminal mind. I hide my face on Jace's shoulder and hope since I can't see them they can't see me, somehow knowing it doesn't work that way.

Jace Mason



I would stand, hearing the slam. "Love, is protecting those who you care about." I'd say, my fingernails extending, and i'd feel full of energy. "It's also who you'd spend your whole life with." My eye's would turn to slits. I'd slowly walk out of the room, seeing the front door was closed. "Love is the nervousness of knowing that you would take the risk to be with someone." I'd say, walking back into the room. "That's what love is, but it could be all of those things, and even just one of those." I'd sigh, looking at her. "Really, i can't expect you to feel that way, but that's the best way i can explain what love is..."

April
"Is it a tingling in your stomach when someone is near? Or a longing for closeness to feel warm and fuzzy?" I ask, watching the small transformations closely. I lay my ears back against my head to indicate my embarrassment. What could I do? I have no where else to go and I can't remember if I had a den other than this. He is the only person beside the rabbit I could rely on, and the only one I trusted. All aside, my instincts say no, while my adventurous heart longing to break from it's shell kicks rapidly in my chest. What is that? Is that fear or excitement? Should I stay or should I go?

Jace Mason



I'd revert back to what i would look like normally. "Yes, the longing for someone to be with you, care for you." I'd say, a tear rolling down my cheek for the first time in years. "The longing for someone to be with you in your lonely life, having no one to sleep with, or even talk to." I'd look at her, smiling a bit. "That feeling that your heart races whenever your around the one who you care for most..."

April
"Aw Jace don't cry!" My voice a worried whimper, I rush over to him and envelope him in a hug. "You are not alone anymore, I am here. I will protect you." I try to soothe him, knowing something must be very wrong. He has been by himself all these years after the tragedy with his family? And yet his suffering heart chose me? I sigh, my tail curling tightly around my leg with fear. "I won't go, I trust you, I don't want you to hurt anymore." I whisper, his tears summoning my tears. Although mine run freely, staining my cheeks. "You and Rafe are my only friends, seeing either of you in pain stabs my heart."