Paper Faces - 50. Surreal

We're at an impasse. We could keep talking in circles, but finally I have to know. "So if you hate me…" I'm surprised by how soft my voice is. I'm afraid that speaking louder would make the words real. "Why did you want to see me today?"

He studies me, his eyes fixing me in place before he runs his fingers through his hair. His hand settles on the table so close to mine that I can feel his heat. "It was hard enough for other men to compete with a fantasy of you, Jasper. It's impossible with a memory."

Happy Birthday, OnTheTurningAway!

A/N: My dearest OnTheTurningAway, you have been a fantastic friend and reviewer. I am thrilled to be able to give you a tiny gift for your birthday, and I hope you enjoy these boys half as much as I enjoy knowing you and hearing your thoughts. You are awesome - I wish you the happiest of birthdays (and as much boysmut as you can handle ;))!

Much love and many hugs,

SorceressCirce

Thanks to naelany for providing the one- word prompts and pre-reading.

I don't own the Twilight characters, but these two boys sure do own me.

Frantic

My fingers twitch, aching to reach across the flickering campfire for the Droid stuffed into the bottom of my backpack.

I want it. Need it.