Go Ape-x (Jason X Reader)

Chapter 30 - Happy Accident

''Well, from what I know, he was basically homeschooled till the age of 10-11.''

''Why ?'' 

''My guess ? his face. Imagine being a single mother back then, having a lovely boy like him and having to deal with the Karens of the 50s!''

''Oooh shit. Even if he is...ugly'' she whispers the word.''He didn't deserve that kind of treatment'' she says and you nod.

''Exactly.'' you say and see Jason waving at you,book in hand.''Well, it's reading time for me and Jason, goodnight.'' you say and hug her. ''See you in the morning.'' she replies. You get upstairs and settle in your usual place. ''My! We're basically done, I should go get the next one!''

You stay up anf finish the book when sleep catches up with you. You go to sleep and wake up the next day. You serve breakfast silently,waiting for Debby to wake up. After she eats you escort her to her car. ''So what do you think of my life here ?'' you ask her.

''Like you said...liberating. I would stay here as well, if there was nothing to go back to.'' she says getting inside. You lean towards her window and she opens it. ''Just so you know, you are welcome here in the summer. See you in a few months.''

''Can't wait to see you again ! You too, Jason!'' she says waving at him. You watch her leave and go back inside.

''So,everything alright now we're back? It was a nice change of scenery,no ?'' you ask Jason and he nods. ''So. Anything you want to do today ? Either a meal or activity ?''

~Meat. Carrots.Potatoes.~

''You miss my ragout ? Ok. We should have everything already.'' you stand up and go check. You had only one carrot left. ''I'm going to go get some carrots real quick.'' you say and get ready. ''Could you please be a darling and get me the book ? I have to return it.''

Jason nods and hurries up the stairs. He comes back down with the book and gently gives it to you. ''You're such a good boy. Thank you.''

Once you finish shooping,you stop by the library. You come across Emily while standing in line for the borrowing process. 

''Oh hi!'' she says

''How was the honeymoon ?''

''It was amazing! New Zealand is sooo pretty ? How about your exams ?''

''Thanks for asking! I think I did  great!'' you say. Another woman call her. She says goodbye and leaves you to your thing. You return home with the bags.

''Let's get started !'' 

You and Jason work with your usual harmony,with you giving instructions to him. He peels and cuts the vegetables while you are busy frying the beef.

''You know, I don't usually make this because of the fuss, but now I've got such a lovely assistant...'' you say as you squeeze his shoulder rewardingly and smile.

Jason turns to face you in acknowledgement and a bit of surprise. The fact that he was checking wether you ment it or not, send heat to your cheeks, making you smile shyly. You make the rest and let it simmer till you got hungry.

''So, you want to pplay cards by any chance ?'' Jason nods. ''Kay. It's called Rummy. Let me show you how to play.''

You start explaining the basics and that you can make any kind of combination of 3 cards as long as they match. You go the first round and he was lucky enough to win.

''It's been four hours, I should check.'' 

You check your stew and it was all done. You were going to ask Jason if he's hungry but he was already making the table. After he cleaned his plate, you go brush your teeth and so does he. Beef can sometimes be nasty. You sit on the couch and read together since you had nothing else to do.

''Come. Let's start the next book. It's just the two of us now!'' you say not noticing how happy you were until you started humming a tune and took his hand with a twirl. ''Remind me to teach you one day!''

You settle on the couch and read like usual. Jason offers to read too. It helps him a lot,even if he is still a man of few words. After dinner,you decide to go to bed early. You get ready for bed and Jason puts on his pajamas and goes to brush his teeth. When he come back somethings'...missing.

''Um,Jason...aren't you forgeting something ? '' you say forming a circle on your face. He had forgotten to put his mask back on! Jason looks away but you stop him by rushing up to him placing your hand on his cheek.

''Jason,wait! I fully saw you.'' you say turning his head to face you.''There you are.Finally.'' you cup his face between your hands, the moment washing you with a strange feeling. You only look at him once and then his eyes.He was afraid.

''Is this what you are so ashamed of ?'' you whisper.''Dont be.'' you say smiling at him and kiss him on the cheek. ''Goodnight.'' you say and close the door,more happy that ever. A nice little happy accident that seemed to make your heart throb. You brush it of and head to bed.