After the confession in the match that day, everything changed for both Aesop and Joseph. They began to go on romantic dates in the camera world, and every date was like an escape from the manor and their reality. They used the camera world to escape everything they had and just spent time with eachother there. They would spend nights and hours in the camera world, as nothing came out of the camera world. There were many times where the both accidentally fell asleep in the camera world, and Mary and Michiko had to drag the both of them out since they had matches to do and tasks to complete.
Life was never the same after what happened, but it was a good change. Aesop finally felt like he was loved, and Joseph felt like he also had love and validation. Both of their hearts belonged to one another, and they finally had something to motivate them and to look forward to the future. They began to show their true colors to their surroundings, which of course, gave the others quite of a shock, but they were happy that both Aesop and Joseph were getting more comfortable with the others.
On one night, Joseph had asked Aesop the day before to meet him in person in his room. Aesop hadn't met Joseph outside of the camera world in ages. Aesop was shocked, but it might be for a good reason. Aesop agreed, and on that day, he dressed in comfortable clothes and went to Joseph's room, excited, but nervous. Aesop could hear his own shoes clicking on the floor of the manor, the sound reverberating and echoing around the hall as he slowly walked towards the hunter's manor and to Joseph's room.
Once Aesop reached Joseph's room, he knocked gently a few times, but Joseph didn't answer the door. Aesop thought to himself: Did Joseph not hear?
Aesop waited for a little while before knocking on the door again, but to no avail, there was no response. Mary was walking down the hall to her room, which was right next to Joseph's. She saw Aesop standing in front of the door and slowly approached him.
" Hello, are you the boy Joseph is dating?" Mary asked while giving him a smile and in a gentle tone.
"Y-yes." Aesop stuttered.
"Oh, I see. I'm so happy that you're with Joseph now, he's been much happier and livelier ever since. He talks about you every day. Is Joseph not answering the door?"
Aesop nodded, so Mary gave a loud knock on Joseph's door before slightly yelling,
"Joseph! Your boyfriend is here!"
Joseph shouted through the door,
"Let him come in!"
Mary gave Aesop a smile and left to her room without saying a word. Aesop then slowly pushed the door open, and what he saw was not what he expected.
Aesop saw Joseph come out of the bathroom, with only a small, white towel around his waist. Joseph's hair was damp and wet, and you could see every detail on him. Aesop was only was tall as Joseph's chest so he just stood there. His skin was fair and he definitely had some muscle. Most of all, he also had rock hard, bun looking abs, which could make anyone fall madly in love with him. Aesop was shocked and tried to turn for the door before Joseph walked up to Aesop and put a damp hand on his shoulder.
"It's fine. Like what you see?" Joseph teased while chuckling.
Aesop just turned away and blushed and put his face into his hands
"u-u-uhm.. can you please put on some clothes? Isn't it chilly?" Aesop stuttered
Joseph laughed and went back to the bathroom to get into some clothes and Aesop just sat in silence on Joseph's bed, contemplating about what the heck just happened. After a while, Joseph opened the door, finally coming out with clothes on and sat next to Aesop.
"The reason I called you to my room today is because I wanted to take a picture with you for memories. I also want a photo for both of us so that we can enter this time whenever we wish and relive this period of time as many times as we want. Unless you rip the photo or cover it with something, it will work and you can relive this day as many times as you like."
Aesop just nodded and smiled at the thought of reliving the best time of his live over and over again. Joseph got off the bed and started prepping his camera to take the photo and Aesop took off his mask to take the photo.
Joseph turned around and was in shock,
"Aesop, you're taking off your mask for this photo?" Joseph asked
"Of course. This is an important photo and I'm taking it with the most trusted and loved person in my life, why would I not take my mask off?" Aesop said.
Joseph just chuckled and set up the camera in front of the bed. He sat down on the bed with Aesop and set up everything to make it look neat. Joseph then said,
"Ready to take the photo? You just need to pose with me and then I'll start the camera countdown. Just relax and smile."
Aesop nodded, and after Joseph set the countdown off, Joseph quickly sat down on the bed and hugged Aesop. They both smiled for the camera, and after a while, 2 pictures came out of the camera and dropped on the bed while Joseph and Aesop were talking.
"Ah, the photos are ready. Can you pass one to me, Aesop? You're closer to the camera."
Aesop grabbed both of the photos and stared at them for a while before simply saying,
"They're beautiful.", while handing one over to Joseph. Joseph nodded in agreement, and Aesop carefully stored the picture in his pocket and patted it. Joseph noticed this and internally laughed. To Joseph, it was the cutest thing ever. They sat and talked for a bit more before making another meeting time and kissing eachother goodbye.
Aesop waved as he walked out of the door and went back to his room, happy with what he did today and went to sleep peacefully.
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TYSM EVERYBODY FOR READING! I was cringing so hard while writing that one scene, but I hope it worth it. Also, THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME THE #1 FF IN THE JOSCARL TAG! I WAS HONESTLY NOT THINKING ABOUT BEING IN FIRST PLACE AT ALL, BUT THANK YOU SO SO MUCH FOR THIS! This chapter was about 1000 words, and sorry if it was a bit vauge or a bit worse quality than the other chapters, it was just so cringy for me to write the scene about Joseph in a towel. It shivers my timbers. I'll keep updating soon! See ya'll later!
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The Two Puzzle Pieces (Joscarl)
RomanceAesop Carl, an embalmer, has just arrived at the manor, and a certain hunter has his eye on him. He came from a dark past, and hopes that the owner of the manor can house him and make his wishes come true. Joseph Desaluniers is a hunter, infamously...
