In The Corner by Marriedmyedward. Jasper sits in the corner, watching him from across the room. He's loved Edward for years but hasn't seen him in months… not since their fateful kiss. What does the future hold for these estranged friends? Dirty Talking Jasper Contest- continued - SLASH Multi-chapter WIP
For five years, Jasper and Edward have been friends, best friends. But for Jasper it's been a struggle. He's secretly in love with his friend, his very straight friend. So he sits in his corner at his table. In the back of the bar that all of their friends frequent, where Jasper used to work. He sits and broods, his friends think it's because he's an artist, and he's living the life of a brooding artist. They have no idea how wrong they are.
Since Jasper first met Edward and they became friends he's been obsessed. When they're together it's wonderful, yet torture. He can't touch him, can't kiss him, can't even bring himself to tell Edward how he feels. Until New Years Eve. All of their friends are over at Jasper's, and every one's coupled up except for Jasper and Edward. When midnight comes Jasper's had just enough to drink that he doesn't think about it. He grabs Edward and kisses him.....
The ball had dropped, our coupled friends exchanging kisses. His constant presence from the evening had me painfully aroused as we sat together on my couch, the only ones without a significant other. My senses were besieged – head swimming from abundant alcohol consumption, body burning from his so near to mine, mind confused from too many mistaken signals. Our eyes met, lowering to glance at tongue-moistened lips. Swept up in the New Year's promise, I so foolishly misread a longing that I'd hoped finally mirrored my own. Without further thought, I brushed the back of my hand against his flushed cheek ever so lightly. Barely. He did not shy away but only seemed to understand what was about to take place between us. I slowly leaned forward and gently brushed my lips to his. He seemed to melt into me as my mind and body raced with his intimate contact of which I had craved for so long. Slightly deepening the kiss, my tongue requested entrance to his hot mouth as an involuntary moan whispered from deep within my chest.
Just then, Emmett spotted us and of course proceeded to infringe upon and ruin our moment. Our final moment.
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What the fuck?" he galumphed, sending us reeling. Edward immediately pulled away with such a look of distress on his beautiful face that my heart broke then and there into a million pieces. He retreated from the couch… from our embrace, with slender fingers touching his warmed lips, his eyes silently questioning me as to why and how? So many emotions graced his tortured face, the predominant one appearing to be disgust. As he fled into the night, I raced into the kitchen, emptying the contents of my stomach into the sink.
After that Edward leaves, he moves to Chicago and works as a doctor at his cousins clinic. He's very confused, but not for the reasons Jasper thinks. He's confused because he liked the kiss, and he's questioning his feelings for Jasper. For 7 months he tries to figure out exactly what he feels for Jasper. For 7 months he questions his sexuality, he's always been with girls so these feelings are all new to him. He wants Jasper, but he wants to be sure that he can give Jasper everything he deserves.
He finally has the chance to find out how comfortable he is being with a man at his cousins annual party. Riley, one of the nurses at the clinic has been flirting for months. Edward has been drinking, so when Riley starts putting the moves on him, he doesn't resist, he just lets things happen. And surprisingly he's okay with it all, actually he really likes it. In the end it's Jasper's name that falls from his lips, leaving Riley asking him just who this "Jasper" is. It's all the proof he needs, he jumps on a plane and goes to find Jasper and see if he still feels the same.
To say Jasper is shocked is an understatement, he's thrilled, this is what he's been fantasizing about for 5 years. He never imagined it would ever actually happen, that Edward would really be his. They spend the weekend getting acquainted, really, really acquainted. Then, Edward tells him that he has to return to Chicago, but only for 2 weeks, while he's in the shower he gets a text...from Riley. Jasper reads the text and is crushed, he wonders who Riley is to Edward. Thankfully, they talk, their relationship is so new, but it's so precious to both of them. It's hard for them to think of being parted, but their good-bye is very sweet.....
We're quiet in the car, our hands clasped between us the entire time, which makes maneuvering through traffic difficult at times. But I'm not letting go of my boy until absolutely necessary. Edward just smiles as I park in the parking garage to accompany him as he checks in for his flight. But finally it is time for him to go through security, and it is there that I realize that Edward has held my hand since we got out of the car too, and throughout the airport. In public. We haven't discussed how out he is ready to be, but he seems unfazed as he stands here holding my hand, his boyfriend's hand, which causes a smile that I cannot contain to cover my face. He then surprises me yet again as he gently grabs the back of my neck, pulling me in for a kiss that would make most blush. Hell, it makes me blush!
Leaning our foreheads together, we whisper our love and assurances. And then he is gone. Out of sight, but definitely not out of mind.
He, of course, is all that is on my mind as I drive home alone, feeling lost without him. Like a piece of myself is missing, as silent tears run down my face. I've turned into such a fucking girl and I don't even give a shit. I just want my boy – now and finally, my boyfriend – back in my arms for good. How did I live the last seven months without him in my life? And even the five years before that, when I had him in my life but not how I needed him to be, how I wanted him to be?
This story is really beautifully written, it really captures their indecision, and fear of putting their heart out there. Jasper's happiness at being accepted and wanted by Edward is absolutely heartwarming. There's lots of lemons, Jasper has waited 5 years, and Edward 7 months, they have alot of catching up to do , and they give it their best shot. There are two future takes, which I love. One that's Christmas 14 years later and to say alot has changed would be an understatement. The other is their first Valentines Day, let's just say things start out differently than they plan. But it all ends well. In The Corner is beta'd by Harritwifan. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.
