My Hero (DirkJake!)

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

"D-Dirk.."

"Hey Jake. "Dirk tried to sound as calm as possible, although his insides were jumping. Before he knew it, Jake's arms were around him and holding him tight.

"I-I've missed you so much." Dirk wrapped his arms around him in return, resting his head in the crook of Jake's neck.

"It real nice to see you again, bud."

"I didn't realize you be back so soon!" Jake was overbuilt with happiness.

Dirk un-hugged him, " It felt like years though."

"It sure did. But, look at the bright side, you're here right now. And on Christmas Eve!!"

"Yeah true." He sighed, wrapping his arms around Jake again. "I'm just happy I get to actually see my best friend again."

Jake was more then happy to hug Dirk again, he quickly wrapped his arms around his neck and snuggled into Dirk, breathing in his scent. "I am too!. I jut can't believe you're here. I'm so glad...so so glad."

Dirk sighed again, as he buried his face into Jake's shoulder, "I'm actually not supposed to be here. I'm still supposed to be over seas... and the thought of me having to go back..." his voice trailed off at the last sentence.

As Dirk was talking, a frown quickened on Jake's face , as he tightened his grip on Dirk considerably. He knew somewhere in the back of his mind that he might be called away again but be really didn't want to think about it. "Well.. We can deal with that hurdle when we come to it eh?? For now let's just enjoy Christmas together..!"

A smile came upon Dirk's face. He decided to completely push the thought of leaving again, completely out of his mind for the sake of Jake. "Well, would you like to leave here, and go have a good Christmas?"

Jake quickly nodded but made no move to detach himself from Dirk. Not yet. With the thought that he might have to leave again still looming over his head he was certain he would be attached to his best friend at the hip during every chance he got. "Certainly! Though I can't say I have anything planned.. I was really just sitting and watching Christmas movies until you texted!"

Dirk chuckled ," Jake, I think we can let go now." Although he didn't want to go, it was getting a little late, and there was supposed to be a blizzard later on. "Hmm," He thought of something to do that night.

"We could always continue those movies. Y'know with some hot chocolate, and a blanket." Dirk shrugged," I honestly don't care what we do, I mean I'm still hangin out with you."

Jake frowned a bit, hesitantly pulling away with a nervous chuckle. "Sorry there mate." He thought briefly about what they could do as well. He perked up considerably as Dirk mentioned continuing the movies. "Sure! If that's what you want then I'm fine with that! Are you just going to stay over at my place or did you want to go to yours??"

Dirk thought for a few minutes. "You can choose. It doesn't matter to me." Then he realized something,"Second thought, after five months without being home, it's probably a total wreck inside. Your house might be a better decision." He shrugged. "But, I don't care. You can choose. Whatever you prefer. " He gave a slight smile to Jake.

Nodding in agreement he laughed. "Sure sure. We can tackle cleaning up your place another day! Plus I have the best movies at my place." He grinned, grabbing for his hand and tugging him toward the exit door. He was excited to get out of there. He had to spend as much time and make as many memories as he could with Dirk before he was shipped off again.

He chuckled as Jake pulled him towards the exit door. He could already tell that for the time being, this was going to be the best Christmas ever. When he got out, there was little snow on the ground. "I guess we're having a white Christmas." He looked around himself. It felt like it had been forever since he saw snow.

Jake kept his grip on Dirk's hand tight as he walked out the door with him, the cold causing him to shiver. He honestly hated the cold but snow was just delightful! It was all sparkly and white and just really gorgeous. He nodded, grinning. "We are! It's been snowing on and off for the past few weeks actually. Though this is the only time it's really stuck." He headed for the parkinglot where he had parked the car.

Dirk followed Jake,"Thats kind of cool how once I got back, the snow actually sticks" He smiled slightly at Jake. He never did realize how cute Jake's smile wa- wait.. What? He shook his head, gettin rid of the thought. He couldn't be liking him, right?

"It really is! It's like the weather knew you were going to be back in town."

Apparently, Dirk was too lost in his train of thought as Jake was talking , he tripped over his own feet, but gaining his balance back quickly. "Shit." He mumbled.

Jake's grin never faltered. Well until Dirk tripped that is. He quickly slowed his pace, making sure that he didn't actually fall before continuing on. "You alright there mate?? It's quite unlike you to have blunders like that! Though you probably have had a long day and are just tired eh?"

He just looked away ,"Yeah, just extremely exhausted." He gave a fake yawn. Wow, That was probably the worst fake yawn ever.

He nodded in understanding. "I figured you would be!" The fake yawn was enough to convince him though.

"Heh, lets just not speak of how I just tripped over..absolutely..nothing." He sighed, seeing his breath in the cold weather.

"I can't promise anything! Perhaps next time I trip over nothing I'll bring this up." Jake laughed.

He gave a small laugh, "And how often do you do that?"

He had said a bit to quietly, as As they neared the car he hesitantly broke contact, fishing in his pocket for his keys and unlocking the car.

When Jake took his hand away to get the keys, Dirk's hand instantly became cold. He shoved it in his pocket walking to the other side, where there was a patch of ice. Of corse he didn't notice it, until it was too late, meaning he slipped, falling on his ass. He groaned in pain, before quickly getting up and getting in the car ,"Nothing happened. You didn't see anything." He quickly said.

Jake got in the car, starting it up and turning the heat on. He looked over at just the right moment to see Dirk slip and fall flat on his ass. He was about to get up and out of the car to check on him but by the time he was moving to do so Dirk was already up and in the car. He quickly turned to him, worry apparent on his face. "Of course I saw that! Are you alright?? You took quite a spill there.."

He ignored the pain, " Yeah, I'm perfectly fine. Don't worry." Dirk answered, as he leaned his head on the window and closed his eyes.

"Are you sure..?" His voice was laced with concern. He turned a bit more to face him, reaching out to give him a comforting pat on the shoulder

"I don't understand why I keep either falling, or tripping." He grimaced as he moved to look at Jake.

. "Maybe you should just take it easy eh..?"

He nodded his head, not wanting to speak and to Jake hear the pain in his voice. He turned back forward, leaning his back to the chair, and took a deep breath ,"Yeah, that might be the best idea."