Raven loves the cats [Jasper]

[Raven Darkwood]

Raven had sat behind a tree at the east side of the school, he had been at the house of night for two days now and to be honest he felt reluctant to begin his studies, he had spent most of his time in his room hidden from sight of course his room mate Kenny was the exception not that he had a choice in that. Raven didn’t want to face the other fledglings, he felt shame especially in the manor he arrived at the house of night, his body was battered and broken from the beating his father had given him when he tried to get rid of the mark. Raven had managed to make it to the school only to pass out at the gates where Estelle had taken him to the infirmary and healed him. Afterwards he had bruises on him and even though the bruises were gone now he still felt like they were there on his face and body, he still felt battered.

He kept this from his room mate, and avoided talking to him about it. Today he knew he was meant to start, but he couldn’t he felt like everyone was gawking at him, whispering behind his back. Which is why he ran off and since then he had stayed at this spot the entire night it was already four am and Raven knew class was over Kenny was probably hanging out with his friends. Raven was waiting for it to be around eight am hopefully Kenny would be asleep by then and he could sneak into the dorm room. If it wasn’t for Simba Raven would have lost his mind, the kitten was comfortably perched in his lap and raven petted the kitten and listened to the little Simba puur.

Simba had chosen him on the very first day he arrived at the house of night, of course at the time Raven had no idea how notorious the little kitten was, Raven couldn’t believe a kitten so adorable and tiny as Simba was such a menace at the school, to Raven the kitten was like a friend and someone to confide in. “why is it so easy for me to confide in you Simba, when I am around you…it feels like all my problems just melts away.” he confided in the little kitten while he petted Simba and listened to the puuring. It was true he felt like he could share anything with Simba and confide in him, something Raven didn’t feel comfortable with even with Kenny, he hadn’t told Kenny anything about himself, Kenny had no idea that raven was gay or could sing and play instruments or worse of all that his parents were in the people of faith religion and that his father was the minister of the church.

Raven frowned his curly hair was bugging him, he hated his hair and the only reason he kept it long was because his mother liked it that way. He also hated wearing glasses people often thought he was a nerd because of it. Raven had considered cutting his hair and getting contact lenses, but wasn't sure what to do about it, he couldn't decide.

ooc the first post shows how he arrived at the house of night
Raven's arrival at the house of night

[kyoyasempi]

Jasper, being in his finale year at the house of night, had a few class periods off to work oh his werecat skills. So he was walking through the east side of the school. Getting ready to train. When he sensed another fledgling near by. He followed his senses, and came across the new fledgling. He had heard that he hadn't been at any of his classes yet because of him being shy. And he wanted to find out if that was true. "Hey, why aren't you in class?" He smiled. Question in his voice. Jasper was aware of his cat Mason following him, and climbing up his back. But by now, he was use to Masons claws digging into his back. So he didn't do anything. He just let the fur ball climb until he settled into the crook of Jasper's neck. "Oh by the way, I'm Jasper, and this cute furball here is Mason." He added. Trying to be nice. He held out his hand and smiled. "6th former." Was the last thing he said. Waiting to see what the 3rd former would do. React kindly, or shyly. Jasper had a warm feeling in the pit of his stomach and realized that he thought the third former was cute. And that scared him. he wasn't scared by no means of being gay, he was questioning his sexuality anyways, but the feeling was sudden. And he didn't know how to react. And he was worried his emotions would float through. Considering he didn't even know this fledgling! How could he like him already?

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OOC:: Although the two will fall in love, they are going to be shunned because Jasper is a werecat and Raven is a vampyre fledgling. Oh and I apologize for the shortness and how bad it is. I have to get use to rping Jasper. XD

[Raven Darkwood]

Raven had petted Simba and felt a little better, being outside and being on his own it was great because he didn’t have to worry about people watching him or gossiping about him. He wondered if he was just paranoid, that maybe no one was watching him that it was all in his head, but at the time he felt so weak and ashamed for it he didn’t think he could ever face anyone again. I don’t know what to do…I don’t want to be a vampyre…i don’t want people to hate me and try to kill me…I don’t want my parents to hate me..but even if I wasn’t a fledgling they would hate me for being gay and sooner or later they would find out about it...I just…god I don’t even know how to express myself in my own head…I suck[/i] he thought to himself.

Raven’s body twitched startled as he heard someone ask him why he wasn’t in class. The teenager felt his heart pound in his chest as he looked to see who it was. The voice had belonged to an attractive male, he looked like he was a little older than raven and stronger he was muscular. The fledgling had looked down nervously “I uh…I um…I don’t feel well” he lied of course raven didn’t know that when fledglings felt sick it usually meant that they were rejecting the change, something he probably should have read in the fledgling handbook and even though he was curious about the whole vampyres thing he just wasn’t in the mood to read. Raven had noticed a odd looking cat sink it’s claws into the fledgling in front of him, it reminded him of how Simba climbed up his legs and body and onto his shoulders when he was sick of walking, it seemed cats really were sadist, Simba didn’t seem to mind the presence of another cat as long as he got his affections he was all cool with whatever happened.

Raven had listened as Jasper introduce himself and place his hand out wait vampyres don’t shake hands like normal people oh crap oh crap oh crap how did Estelle do it when she met me….i am such an idiot[/i]he insulted himself mentally the teenager gulped and placed his hand out to shake Jasper’s hand “M….m…my name is Raven….and this is Simba” he spoke timidly and he bit his bottom lip nervously “I am third former” he spoke timidly, Simba looked at Mason and jasper and tilted his head watching jasper.[/size]

ooc thats ok, lol and thats alright with jasper & raven being shunned romeo and juliet star crossed lovers kicks ass lol

[kyoyasempi]

Jasper looked at Raven and a nervous expression crosses his face. Not feeling well? And then he realized what he was doing. "Ah. I see. And you don't have to lie to me. You can just say you aren't settled yet. And don't sweat it. I was going to shake your hand the way humans do so you would feel more comfortable." He smiled. Trying to make the shy fledgling relax. He was very skiddish from what Jasper saw. "Come on, get up. I'll take you to Estelle. She will help you relax in your new home." He told Raven. He didn't want a new fledgling to feel uncomfortable. Fledglings needed to feel comfortable in their new skins and home. Not uncomfortable. Because a anxious fledgling is a miserable fledgling. "So, on our way to Estelle, how about I show you around to your classes? So you know where they are?" Jasper asked. Feeling like he was responsible for this fledgling now. And then a thought struct him. Maybe... maybe he was suppose to be Ravens protector. His professor had told him that he would feel a strong connection with the vampyre he would be protecting. Even if he or she wasn't a vampyre yet. He would still feel it. "I have a question. Why are you so sad being here? Don't you like the house of night?" Jasper asked. Curious. Jasper wanted to help Raven. And he needed to know what upset Raven the most to know how to help him in the first place.

OOC:: Still. Sorry about the shortness/horribleness of the post. Still getting use to Jasper.

[Raven Darkwood]

Raven had looked at the handsome fledgling in front of him, he was shocked when he spoke it was if he was reading his mind to know he was lying “i…im sorry” he mumbled softly, and looked down at Simba ashamed for lying and being caught out in the lie. Simba had given a purr/sigh combo and Raven looked up into Jasper’s eyes and listen as Jasper told him to get up and he would take him to Estelle and he could show him around to the classes, school was over, but raven decided against it “No….i…I mean no I can’t.” Raven spoke shocked he felt his heart pound against his chest nervously.

He bit his bottom lip harder I can’t let anyone see me…I can’t, and Estelle I don’t want to bother her…I just can’t do it.[/i] he thought to himself “please….i don’t want to go anywhere…and I don’t want to bother Estelle.” he spoke softly. Raven had stopped petting Simba as his hands shivered a little the thought of going around the other students, where everyone would look at him and talk about him it was making him anxious and scaring the crap out of him. Simba had noticed Raven’s freak out and climbed up the front of Raven’s shirt and perched himself on his shoulder puuring into Raven’s ear. The teenager looked surprised as he heard Jasper’s question. He swallowed some air “i….I don’t know, im scared…im always scared….I don’t want people looking at me, the thought of people looking at me…talking about me….it’s so scary I can’t take it, I tried not to think about it, but its still in my head…I can feel people looking at me and I don’t want that…i…It’s more than just that, but I can’t explain it.” he explained the best he could.

Even after waking up in the infirmary, the first thing he did was go to his bedroom and he had spent the last two days camped out in it, he knew he had to go today, but he couldn’t he had instead skipped it and hidden himself by this tree. Just the thought of other people watching him, looking at him he couldn’t take it he started to feel like he couldn’t breathe and his breathing intensified slightly he brought his knees up and close to his chest. He had felt broken and battered, the wounds his father inflicted him with on the outside were healed, but inside he felt as wounded as he did before he became to the house of night. The fledgling looked away from Jasper and felt ashamed. “I…I don’t want to leave this place…it’s quiet. its not populated…it’s safe” he spoke his voice was shaky. He didn’t know why he could even say this much to Jasper a fledgling he had just met, it was weird he didn’t even feel comfortable about expressing himself to Kenny he had avoided answering personal questions with his room mate. He closed his eyes and rested his head on his knees. Simba had remained on raven’s shoulder perched firmly as he puured softly trying to reassure his pet fledgling.[/size]

[kyoyasempi]

Wow this fledgling was bad in crowds. "Calm down. It's fine. You don't have to do anything you don't want to do. I was just being nice" Jasper smiled and sat down opposite of Raven. Trying to make him comfortable. "So what have you been doing the past two days? Hiding from everyone? Most fledglings here are really nice and welcoming. If you just tell them you aren't good in big crowds, they would most likely leave you alone. I think I'm the only one who would bother you." Jasper didn't know why the last part had come out of his mouth. He hadn't even been meaning to say that. It just... came out. Jasper hoped that he hadn't just spoiled a conversation. He was actually enjoying talking to this fledgling. And he didn't want to mess it up. Because that would be bad. Jasper would probably loose a good friendship if he made Raven upset in anyway. "So, do you want to go to the Rec hall and get something to eat? It's near lunch time, but we can go early. Only a few people will be there at this time of the day.
" Jasper changed the subject. Trying to ease the uncomfortable feeling Raven was having.

OOC:: I just woke up, so this is kinda crappy. Sorry.

[Raven Darkwood]

Raven couldn’t believe it, he was sickened with his own weakness, he closed his eyes in shame and listened to Simba’s little puuring “i…I know the fledglings are probably nice, but that doesn’t change the fact im scared of them…I just don’t want them to see me……I really wish I could explain, but Its just something I feel inside me, I don’t really understand all of it…all I know is being around others…it just freaks me out.” he spoke quietly as he looked up, he let out a soft sigh and moved his hand up to pet his Simba, he opened his eyes and looked to Jasper who was sitting beside him “I don’t understand why you would bother me? i…I don’t mind if you hang around.” he spoke rather shyly he smiled a little shy way.

Raven didn’t know why, but being around Jasper had made things slightly more comforting, the teenager stroked Simba a little more listening to the silence and watching jasper, he thought jasper was cute…really cute, looking away from jasper Raven looked down “I pretty much spent yesterday hiding in bed, and waiting until it was daylight when everyone was asleep I managed to find the kitchen and sneak some food out, and today…well I was meant to start class and Kenny took me to my first class, but when he left I felt like everyone was watching me and talking about me….so I ran and Simba followed me…I spent the whole night here with Simba just talking with him…I don’t mind cats, in fact I love cats…the sound of their puurs, how soft their fur is….Simba is sort of my therapist, I talk and he listens, I only feel comfortable around him…and you” he blurted out, immediately the young fledgling’s cheeks went red.

Raven couldn’t believe it, he wished he kept his mouth shut, but he didn’t and now he had just said something incredibly awkward. Raven swallowed the air nervously “um….if you want to go to the rec hall, I guess we could leave…but if lots of people are around….promise we leave” the young third year asked nervously. he bit his lip waiting for an answer and hoped to god he didn't just offend jasper

[kyoyasempi]

Jan 28, 2012 11:09:04 GMT -5 @kyoyasempi said:

Jasper smiled at the third former when he said that Jasper was a comfort to him. "That's very sweet of you. I'm glad I could be a comfort." Jasper scooted a little closer to Raven. "I promise if there is a lot of fledglings in the rec hall we will leave. But we both know food is necessary." Jasper stood up and held out his hand to help Raven up. The feeling in Jaspers stomach was weird. He liked being around Raven. He felt protective of the young fledgling, and he wanted to make him happy. So whenever he was scared or freaked out, he would make him feel better. Whatever it took. "Okay, so lets get going before everyone gets out of class." He mentioned to Raven. And Jasper tried to pry Mason off of his shoulder, but he didn't budge. The kitten was staring directly at Raven. A purr rumbling through his tiny body. "I think Mason likes you Raven." He smiled, and it was true. But it also had context clues in it. Because Jasper liked him to. And usually, when Jasper liked someone, so did Mason. But Raven didn't know that yet. But maybe he would still guess.

[Raven Darkwood]

Raven bit his bottom lip as he saw jasper’s smile, it was a beautiful smile, the teenager’s heart felt odd like a fluttery feeling. He felt relief when he heard jasper speak, and scoot closer to raven, he listened as Jasper made a promise and he smiled. The fledgling had to admit he was disappointed when Jasper had stood up, but he did the same taking jasper’s hand and being helped up Raven could feel Simba’s claws sink into his skin trying to stay on his shoulder. Simba had sharp claws, each time it stung into him had hurt and though he knew his kitten didn’t intend for it to hurt, it did. Raven bit his bottom lip and walked with Jasper feeling slightly calmer when he was around.

Raven looked at Mason and noticed the cat was watching him or maybe he was watching Simba, he was surprised to hear tell him that he thought mason liked him, raven smiled “r…really”raven spoke feeling happier. “i…I like mason too, he is such pretty cat…so elegant and a lovely coat.” raven moved his hand to mason and petted the cat, his fingers accidently brushed by Jasper’s neck. Simba didn’t like the fact his pet fledgling wasn’t paying attention to him anymore and bit on raven’s ear “Ouch…sorry Simba…you know your still my favorite little kitty right” he apologized to his kitten and heard Simba puur, as if he was forgiving raven. The third year fledgling reluctantly pulled his hand away from mason. “Simba is a really jealous kitten…he is at the stage where he wants all eyes on him.” Raven told Jasper, the fledgling liked being close to Jasper he had no idea what jasper was, he had just assumed jasper was another vampyre fledgling, either way he didn’t care. He felt safe with Jasper and feeling safe was great.

[kyoyasempi]

As soon as Raven said he liked Mason to, Jasper's heart lifted. And then Simba bit Ravens ear. "I understand jealousy. Mason use to be jealous when he was around 5 weeks. But he got over it only a week ago. So Simba should get over it soon to." Jasper explained and felt a good shiver go down his spine when Raven touched his neck. It felt nice. And Jasper reached toward Simba. And pet his head. "Hello Simba. You have no reason to be jealous of Mason. He will never replace you. Because Raven is yours. And he wouldn't dare find a new cat. Because he loves you." Jasper explained to the kitten. "And besides Simba, Mason has a fledgling to love. Although he might like Raven, I am his." He crooned to the kitten. And rubbed behind his ear. And looked at Raven. Smiling. "I think these kittens will make great friends." He hypothesized. And he noticed Raven staring at his crescent. "You haven't heard about werecat fledglings yet have you? We turn into big cats on full moons until we become full fledged werecats. Then we can turn whenever we want. And we are protectors. We are drawn to our vampyre. And we are loyal for life. That is what I am. And i am just a few weeks away from being a full werecat. That is, if I make it. I sure hope I do." Jasper explained. Smiling as he talked.

[Raven Darkwood]

Raven nodded in agreement he hoped Simba would grow out of it at soon, but at the same time he secretly hoped his kitten wouldn’t changed he loved Simba just the way he was. Raven watched as Jasper reached toward Simba’s head to pet it, he felt relieved as jasper was being nice to Simba, The kitten puured as Jasper spoke to him and petted his head, he particularly enjoyed being rubbed behind his ear and puuring. Raven had nodded his head in agreement even though he thought mason was an adorable little cat, he could never take Simba’s place.

He thought jasper was a really cool guy the way he was being so kind to Simba wow jasper is such a cool guy and he treats Simba so nicely...he Is cute too. got to admit Simba I wouldn’t mind being petted by Jasper..kind of envious…sigh what a spunk[/i]he thought to himself he listened as mason spoke again and was shocked as Jasper spoke about werecat fledglings, he couldn’t believe it “wow you get to turn into a giant cat….that is so awesome” he spoke in awe. Simba purred and had taken this opputinity to strike the kitten had grabbed jasper’s hand with his paws and started to bite Jasper for a few moments before licking the werecat fledgling. Raven pouted, “don’t mind Simba…he shows affection like that” he spoke with a smile.Raven couldn’t believe werecats were real “but wow giant cats…that must be awesome what’s it like..and are you excited about the change.” He asked curiously he his brain had missed the part about being drawn in to specific vampyres and being loyal to that vampyre for life.

The teenager could see they were getting closer towards the school building and he gulped nervously, he had the to run and flee, to go back to the tree and wait till everyone had gone to bed and then he could sneak around, but he didn't like the sunlight it made him uncomfortable. he looked at the building in horror and looked at jasper hoping if he focused on the cool were cat fledgling everything would be ok[/size]

[kyoyasempi]

When Raven started asking about werecats Jasper smiled. He loved when new fledglings asked about his species. Because he loved being a werecat. So talking about them made him smile. So he looked at Raven and explained his powers and second form. "Of course i'm excited for the change. Aren't you? But I'm mostly excited about my first change that I choose. My second form is a snow leopard. And whenever I shift, my senses are heightened and I feel amazing. Like I could do anything. It's awesome." Jasper explained about his shift. And then he saw Raven shudder. "Don't worry. We have about 50 minutes until lunch. Plenty of time to eat and then leave. A stray werecat fledgling 6th former might be here and there, because we have classes off, but not to many people." He comforted Raven. Calming him down. "I have a question, how were you outside as long as you were? I thought the sun made fledglings uncomfortable?" He asked Raven. Slightly confused. Jasper had never seen a fledgling outside very often during the day. Except for werecats. They could be outside. But no other fledgling could be for long. The sun made them very uncomfortable. Maybe Raven could just tolerate it. But not many could for long.

[Raven Darkwood]

Raven listened excited as jasper spoke more about his species, he liked the enthusiasm in jasper’s voice how he liked the sensation of being a giant snow leopard. Oddly enough the young third year wanted to pet jasper on the head he bit his lip fighting the urge, whenever he came across animals like cats and dogs he always had the urge to pet it. Raven had loved dogs and cats, but cats were his favorite…it wasn’t that he loved dogs because he did, but he just loved the way a cat would pur, it was adorable and cute. Raven always believed if cats had opposable thumbs they would be ruling the world.

He listened as Jasper speaking about it being the sixth period so only the stray werecat would be out, he was confused though he though the school ended three am and now it was past four. Raven figured that he must have read the time wrong, after all Jasper had been here longer he would know what time it was for sure. “o…ok…I am a little hungry now that you mention it.” he spoke feeling his stomach growl, the young fledgling pouted at his stomach.

He looked at jasper surprised at the question “well…I waited until my room mate went to sleep yesterday and then I just went to the kitchen and grabbed some food….the sun yeah it was uncomfortable…really uncomfortable and my eyes stung, but I just tried to be as quick as possible and then get back to my room…I was going to wait, until morning today too..like wait till maybe ten am and try sneak into my room….i can’t really talk with him, he isn’t mean or anything its just like I feel pressured to talk and I can’t relax…I don’t know why…I don’t think it’s the school or the fact im a fledgling…I am scared of making the change….i don’t know a single thing about vampyres…my parents were really strict I wasn’t allowed to read about vampyres or anything like that.” Raven spoke

He had felt uncomfortable talking about his parents, the fledgling shivered out of fear the last time he had seen them his father was beating the crap out of him while his mother prayed to god to make the evil demon inside me leave my body and take his mark with him. Raven had arrived to the school covered in his own blood. The teenager shivered a little more feeling frightened, while Simba felt annoyed at all the shaking raven was doing and he made a meow sound.

[kyoyasempi]

Jasper smiled at Raven when he bit his lip. But frowned when he talked about being uncomfortable with his roommate. "You know, if you want, you can request to change roommates, and maybe ask to bunk with me." He told Raven. Jasper was always lonely without a roommate. And he would love to have Raven be his roommate. It would be fun. Jasper let his hand fall from Simba and walked along side Raven. Trying to reach the rec hall before some of the fledglings woke up. "Only a few werecats should be up. Some of us like to wake up early and practice our skills. But most of us like to sleep in. I am usually up early. I like to practice all I can." Jasper added. Hunger rumbling through his belly. Mason licked his ear, and jumped down. Going to find food of his own. "Don't get into any trouble Mason!" He called the kitten. And then turned back to Raven. "I don't have a roommate, and I get pretty lonely. So we can clear it with Estelle if you want." Jasper smiled. Hoping Raven would say yes. A roommate would be awesome. Especially since he would already know him. That way it would be a lot less awkward if he got a fledgling who was stuck up and annoying.

OOC:: I wasn't saying it was sixth period. Lol. I have been meaning to say it was going to be breakfast soon, but it's during the day where I am, so it has been slipping that it's the middle of the day. Lets say it's like... 6pm. So breakfast would be in about an hour in the role play. K? Lol. I will fix my mixed up posts with a fixed one. XD

[Raven Darkwood]

Jasper’s words were interesting, it had distracted him from the thought of his mean mean parents the idea that he could bunk with Jasper would be awesome. Wow bunking with jasper…that would be so cool, he is such a great guy…really really really cute too….but what about Kenny I don’t want to hurt his feelings.. he thought to himself worried. Raven had looked at Jasper and wondered what his lips tasted like for a moment “could I um…could I think about it for a bit…I mean I would love to be your room mate and all, but I don’t want to hurt my current roommates feelings.” he spoke timidly he watched as mason jumped off from jaspers shoulders and ran off. Simba scowled at Mason and decided to do the same, he jumped from raven’s body and landed on the ground he began to follow Mason determined to get some food and steal some of it from mason if possible “try not to cause too much carnage Simba…please” he pleaded with his cat, as the orange kitten ignored his pet fledgling and ran after mason.

Raven looked at Jasper and felt bad he had felt lonely “awww poor little kitty cat” he realized what he said and put his hands over his mouth embarrassed “sorry it just came out” he appologised frowning, he looked at jasper embarrassed, he wanted to crawl into a hole in die. Lowering his hands slowly he felt his embarrassment grow “I…I like being alone, its so quiet its like the rest of the world is gone…and there is only silence….no one watching or judging you…no one noticing how…nevermind” he stopped himself, he almost mentioned that no one could see how broken and battered someone could look, he had known his wounds were gone, but he could still feel them on the inside.