#dp joy3

It’s bright out there despite being cold outside. The festive season is coming. There’s already some decoration covering shops everywhere. Let’s hope Jo doesn’t slip on ice on the pavement while walking with his boyfriend. However, they’re holding hands, so he’s lucky.

“Hey, do ya wanna go in the cafe? It’s warmer there.” Jo suggested. He pointed a small cafe next to a flower shop. It has some wreaths hanging on the sign.

Jay hummed, “but you’re warm, but okay sunshine.” Jo giggled at the compliment and squeezed his hand a little.

They walked towards the cafe and went inside. It smells delicious. Some sweet treats were on the display: cookies, brownies, and other cakes. Covered in green and red frosting. Jo can’t stop drooling at the sight. Jay chuckled and had to tug him to get his attention. They strolled to the counter, but there’s a line. Their stomachs grumbled.

“Hey, I’ll get our order while you find us a seat okay?” Jay said. “Don’t worry, I’ll grab one of those chocolate cakes.”

Jo nodded and gave a small peck on Jay’s cheek before walking away. Flush in the face with a dopey smile. Now, he just has to find a seat. Maybe one of those couple seats next to the window. He walks to one of the high tables with two chairs. Jo takes a seat and sighed. He should check his phone.

Jo picks up his phone from his pocket. Solving the lock screen’s secret code: a wallpaper of Jay and Jo hugging. He smiles at it. There’s some text messages from Hosuh, who says that he’s baking with Annabelle. Photos of them in floury mess and purple frosting covering their cheeks. As much as he hates it, but he wants to check on Tumblr. A magnificent and terrifying website. He taps on the app.

Oh, good lord. There’s ship fanart of Jo and Jay. He giggled at some of one user’s short story of Joy3? Weird ship name, but it’s nothing worse.

“What are you giggling about?” Jo glanced up from his phone and Jay stands there. Jay takes his seat. “Is it a picture of me? Please delete it because you saw me. I was so dead inside this morning.” He chuckled.

“Hey, you’re still handsome! You kinda look cute when you’re tired.” Jo keeps giggling even when Jay pinches his cheek. “Besides you, I was giggling of us,” then he showed his phone. “Check it out.”

Jay takes the phone and open his eyes a little. Jo had to stop sighed when he sees his boyfriend’s sunset eyes. Jay’s brow raised up a little before chuckling and giving Jo’s phone back. See? Jay looks cute, no matter what.

“Okay, that was, um, interesting.” Jay chuckled one more time. “But why do you  get to carry me?”

“Obviously, I’m the taller one here.” Jo laughs when his boyfriend flicks his forehead. “It’s true.”

Jay pouted, “fans said I’m the true charmer.”

“Sorry, but strength beats charisma!”

The waitress arrived, “Here’s a chocolate cake for Mr. Catalanello and peanut butter cookies for Mr. Ko.” She sets down the plates full of the sweet treats, then a cup of hot chocolate and coffee. "Enjoy, gentleman.” She leaves the two alone.

Jo’s drooling again. He picks up the fork and takes a small piece. He bites into it. Oh my god, it tastes so good. He’s heaven. Chocolate and Jay. He finally got everything he needed when he goes to heaven.

“Slow down, I don’t want you choking on food already.” Jay takes a bite of the peanut butter cookie. It must be taste good. He hummed before snickers. “You got some frosting on your chin.” Jay point it out. Jo grabbed a napkin and wipes of something on his cheek. “It’s still there, let me get that.” Jay reached over the table, so his thumb can wipe it off. And he did. Then he licks it off and lets out a happy sigh. “Delicious like you.”

Jo can’t help, but crackup, “you’re so cheesy.”

“A bunch of dead birds fall from the sky and the cops fall down while standing! Surprisingly, the bank is still intact. The robbers are still alive and hostages are still crying Who even asked for these faulty superheroes? They’re terrible at their-” The TV turn off. At least Jo doesn’t have to hear about the reporter complaining about it. There’s one superhero that looks really hot. Time to change the-where’s the remote?

“God, if I have to hear that bitch one more time. I will find out where she lives and I will burn down the house along with her.” Jay complained. He sat down next to Jo and pouted.

Jo lay his head down on Jay’s shoulder, “c’mon don’t be like that.” Jay’s face is tense and focused on the coffee table. “Do you want some cuddles from your amazing boyfriend?”

“Yes.” Jay wrapped his arms around the freckled boyfriend. He lies down on the couch, making Jo laid down on top of him. “My boss is really shitty today. He makes us go do this impossible thing without instructions. Apparently, I go stupid that day and I was exposed to everyone. Fuck, I feel so stupid and naked I guess.” He caress Jo’s brown, fluffy hair. Almost petting like a cat.

“You’re not stupid. You’re pretty smart and handsome too.” His finger faintly draws a heart on Jay’s chest. “Now, if you’re really naked. I would have fallen down like those cops on TV.” He chuckled a little.

“You would like that, wouldn’t you?” Jay held Jo’s freckled cheeks to tilt his head up. He gives him a quick kiss. All the tension from Jay seems to go away, and Jo’s really glad to support his boyfriend. Jay lets go of the kiss, but their lips slightly touching.

“Maybe.” Jo hummed. “I mean that one superhero who turned into super buff, and he kinda looks hot.”

“Hotter than me?”

“Nah,” Jo gives Jay a peck on the kiss. “I love you so much that I don’t wanna give you up. I just can’t. He kinda looks hot and tough, but it doesn’t feel the same when I’m around with you.” Jay’s face buries himself in Jo’s shoulder. “Jay-”

“I would die for you.” Jay mumbed.

“Jo, go to bed…” Jay whine. He rested his head on Jo’s shoulders. “I wanna cuddle you.”

“I gotta go.” Jo said to on the microphone, which it could mean he was on discord. He turns off his computer and takes off his headphones. He ruffled Jay’s blonde hair. “Since when you’re so clingy, my sunflower?”

Jo let out a yelp when Jay picked him in bridal style. The gray wings covering the both of them. “At least give me a warning!” Jo tighten his grip around Jay’s neck. The scared tone turn into small fits of giggles.

“Nah, you look cute when you’re scared.” Jay gives little kisses on Jo’s cheek.

“That’s ominous.” Both of them laughed a little.

Jay, with Jo in his arms, walk towards their shared bed. Jay slowly dropped off Jo onto the bed. While he’s in bed, Jay lies on top of him and wraps around him. Jo was able to take off his glasses and put them in the nightstand. Then he patted his boyfriend's hair.

It was warm, and quiet around them. A regular couple despite Jay’s unique characteristics. The feathers is like a blanket that covers the two from the harsh world. It’s nice that Jay feels comfortable enough to reveal his wings. It's not bright and white like angels, or dark and black according to Jay’s soul. It’s cloudy with a silver lining.

Jo could remember that eventful day. Not the best impression, but enough to impress the both of them.

~

Jo hates being stressed out. He wasn’t this usually stressed since middle school. It’s someone he knows in class that asked him to come over to do homework, or play pokemon. There was always something mysterious about the blonde man. Like how he can see with his eyes closed, or why does he want to hang out with him? Jo isn’t afraid of him, but intrigued. However, It doesn’t explain why’s he nervous. Maybe it’s the anxiety kicking in.

Jay did say that they would work on classwork in his dorm room. It was a bit fair from Jo’s dorm, but he could make it there. At least it gives him time to think.

Now who is Jay Ko? For starters, he’s smart. He’s quite popular, probably because of the people he hangs out with, and the ladies do like him. Probably has a lot of admirers. There were some rumors that he was a sociopath killer. Now, that just makes Jo even more nervous. Joseph! Get it together. He could be a nice man. Even though he hangs out with a psychopath, but hey, don’t judge a book by its cover, right?

Sometimes a cover can be open with some secrets like this door. Jay’s dorm room door. Something jumps in Jo’s stomach. He knew shouldn’t eat a little snack before coming here. Now, he’s getting motion sickness and his anxieties are rising up again. Great job.

Jo hesitates before knocking on the door, but it was slightly open.

Should he go in? Wait, would that mean he’s trespassing? What if someone’s in his room? Jay might’ve didn’t close the door all the way in, or he’s waiting for him. Yeah, waiting for him along with his maybe friend who doesn’t exist.

He gently pushes the door open. Just a room with a bed and a desk. On the ground, there were some shoes rested up against the wall. Oh, he does that too? Jo takes off his shoes next to the shoes.

He walks further into the dormitory, Jo takes a seat that’s near to the desk. Jay isn’t here, is he late? He checks on his phone. The time is at least noon, so he’s not late, but Jay is. Did Jay already forgot him? Hope not. 

“Hey, you show up.” A voice almost made Jo dropped his phone, but it was Jay. He’s wearing his usual green hoodie. His eyes are slightly opened, giving Jo a hint that his eyes are red and orange. “Usually, I don’t invite people over because apparently they’re afraid of me. That makes you one of the few who show up.”

“Well, I can’t just leave you behind! What kind of friend would do that?” Jo said.

Jay chuckled, “there’s Daniel.” He takes another seat and was somewhat close to Jo, but only their knees were slightly touching. “So, what do you wanna do? Wanna do our homework, or skip and  play Cool Math Games?”

“Cool Math Games?”

“Yeah, someone said on the chat that I should play website called Cool Math Games. I don’t know what that is, but sure.” Jay shrugged.

“Man, I haven’t used that website in a while, but sure!” This was better than the long silence that Jay and Jo had to deal with homework.

~

“No!” The two men screamed. WaterGirl fallen into a lava pit again. Who would’ve thought a co-op game like FireBoy and WaterGirl could be so difficult? Despite being an old game that is made for kids. These college students are having a hard time.

“This game is so stupid.” Jay complained. He stretched his arms out. 

Jo notices something rises in Jay’s back, but it is only covered by his hoodie. It deflates as he stops stretching. Jo thought there was a feather sticking out. Jay caught Jo’s staring.

“It’s just my hoodie.” Jay answers Jo’s thoughts. “It's a large hoodie, so it tends to puff out. Don’t worry, it’s not an animal, just air.” 

However, Jo’s not convinced.

Jay sighed, “so you’re not convinced. You’re really not dumb enough to believe that, huh?” He stands up and strolls into the middle of the room. “But first, you better not tell anyone or I will find you. Understand?” He gives an intimidating smile. Jo nodded quickly.

Jay takes a deep breath. He takes off his green hoodie, leaving him in his tank top. Jay does have a nice body, but the one that attracted the most. His wings that could be compared to an angel. However, his wings are dull and gray, yet it still looks so beautiful. It doesn’t stand out, but still…

“Well?”

Jo blinked, “well, what?”

“Are you going to call the government?” Jay questioned.

“What? Well, no because you haven’t take me away and drop me on the ground, or eaten me yet.” He gives a strained laugh.

Jay wings flutter for a bit, and he smirks. “The reason I didn’t do it is because I think you’re pretty cute.” Now that’s a surprise. “It would be a shame if I did.”