forum Sweet Hearts and Ice Cream

Started January 16, 2021 by @Fenrir

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(smol bump but also sort of a plot idea?
Was think maybe the parents of either Loki or Athena try contacting them, maybe wanting them back?)

Sorrel beamed at that and pressed a quick kiss to the back of his hand. Sorrel loved it when Jas baked, always clinging to his husband in the kitchen in want of little taste tests. He'd help where he could though and he often took care of the dishes and cleaned up the kitchen. Sorrel chuckled at his daughters excitement, shaking his head a little bit at the sight. "A banana split with all the toppings, huh? What do you think love?" He glances at Jas, "I think she's worked hard enough. As long as you promise to listen to your tummy, baby. We don't want you getting sick like last time." He chuckles quietly.
Loki ruffles her hair and hummed. "As long as I get Neapolitan ice cream, I'm good." They laugh quietly and leaned back in their chair, scrolling through youtube. "With whip cream on top of course." They added as a second thought.
"I raised you well, Loki." Sorrel laughed quietly into his hand, reaching forward and turning on the radio, keeping it a low volume. "I think I'll get a cookie dough ice cream. Or mint chocolate."

Jas nodded in agreement "I think she definately has." Jas replied, smiling softly. "But your papa is right, don't eat so much that you get sick."
Athena giggled and nodded "I won't!" She promised glancing over at loki as he ruffled her hair and parting his hand gently.
"Can never choose just one so you get all three, hm Loki? Smart move." Jas chuckled lightly and gently stroked Sorrel's hand. "Sadly they haven't made a neopolitan of your father's favorite ice cream flavors yet." He smiled at his beloved before focusing back on the road.
"Papa what will you get?" Athena asked from her backseat.
"I think I'll grab a vanilla milkshake with some strawberries, nothing to fancy." He said with a shrug.

He chuckles and nods, a small smile on his lips. "Alright then, a banana split for the young goddess." He hummed and gave a small laugh. "Loki has proven time and time that they like to think out of the box." He laughs warmly and glances back at the two kiddos. God he loved them, and he loved Jas. All of this was just perfect to him. Sorrel glances at Jas and brings his hand to his mouth, pressing a soft kiss to it. "I'll probably go with the mint. It's always been my favorite." He laughed quietly and glanced at the road. "Remember when we got the strawberry milkshake on our first date?" He snickers softly. "You got whipped cream on your nose." He smiled at the memory, squeezing his husbands hand.
Loki snorts softly at that, leaning back in their seat and giving a relaxed sigh, scrolling through memes on their phone as their parents talked.

Jas nodded and smiled fondly "I do indeed. And as I recall you so graciously helped clean it off." He laughed softly and gently squeezed Sorrel's hand. "So bold, even on the first date." He teased gently "I think I turned more red than the milkshake."
Growing bored, which really wasn't surprising for the young goddess, Athena rested her head against her sibling's arm, peeking at their phone and smiling softly at the funny pictures of cats and familiar cartoon scenes with words around them.
Jas eventually pulled into the ice cream parlor driveway they liked to frequent in the center of town and handed each of the kids a $10 bill, enough to cover their orders as well as any extra toppings they wished to add.

He laughed as well, pressing a kiss to his hand. "You looked like a strawberry." He hummed happily. He loved thinking about the old times, how much they had grown as a couple, how much they loved each other. Loki played little video's for Athena to keep her busy during the car ride, or let her play on their phone. When they got to the ice cream parlor Sorrel smiled. He had always loved sweet things. He hummed and scooped Athena up onto his shoulders. "Shall we go get your banana split then, goddess?" He asks cheerfully. Loki would deny it if asked, but they stuck close to Jas as they looked around at all the ice cream options the parlor offered. They were very fond of their parents…. even if they drove Loki crazy.

"yeeees!" Athena cheered, waving hers arms around as she was place on her dad's shoulders. "Let's get ice cream! Yay!" She giggled and rested her hands ontop of Sorrel's head, toussling his hair a bit as they waited in line. "Papa, I wanna order my ice cream this time." She said, excitedly waving around her 10 dollars.
"Still making a last minute decision, dear?" Jas asked Loki with a chuckle, looking up at the board of options. He glanced down at his phone as it rang, brows creasing. "Order for the both of us Loki, I'll be right back." He said, stepping out of line and heading off a bit to talk. "Anna, hi. It's been a while." He greeted their old social worker. She's always been great to work with, especially when it came time to adopting both Loki and Athena, even keeping in touch for the next few years after the adoption.
"Yeah, few months, sorry for not calling sooner to check in, how are you and Sorrel?"
"We're great, We were just out having ice cream with the kids." He explained happily.
"Ah I see, let me guess, an everything sundae for Thena and a neopolitan for Loki?" She asked with a laugh
Jas chuckled lightly "yep, exactly that." He paused "Anna what's this about?" He asked softly
He heard her sigh softly "you know me well Jas." Jas heard a shuffling and low muttering before she began speaking once again . "Do you remember Elaina?" She asked
Jas' straightened from his relaxed posture and glanced over his shoulder at his kids and husband for a moment "yes. Unfortunately I do. What about her?"
"Well..she wanted to see Loki again. Even brought up something about another court case." She continued, keeping her voice gentle.
Jas took a deep breath "Anna, can we talk later? I don't want to ruin the kid's or Sorrel's night with this." He said, trying to keep the sharpness out of his voice.
"Of course, I'm so sorry I cought you at such a bad time."
"It's not your fault, thank you for calling. I'll be sure to let the kids know their favorite person called."
He dropped the call before Anna could reply, trying his best to pull it together, at least for a few more hours

He laughed softly and nods, "Of course my little goddess. You may order." He glanced back at Loki and Jas, his eyes growing a tad bit concerned when Jas exited the line and off to the side to talk with someone. He smiled a bit at his kiddo's, one of his free hands moving to wrap around Loki's shoulders. "Everything okay, bud?" he asks softly. Loki shrugged hopelessly. "Dad got a phone call, said he wanted me to order for him." Sorrel's eyes flicker towards his husband outside and nods a bit. He ruffled Loki's hair and pressed a soft kiss to their head. They knew they would probably talk with Jasper once they were home and away from prying eyes.

Jas stayed outside for a bit, texting his parents, letting them know Anna hand called about Elaine and they might bring the kids over for a few days. He didn't want the kids around for any of that. After a few moments of gathering his thoughts and taking in a few deep breaths, Jas went back into the parlor.
He walked over, wrapping an arm around Sorrel's wait and pressing a kiss to Loki's hair. "Sorry I kept you waiting my loves, something came up." He offered a reassuring smile, "have you ordered anything yet? He asked, gently ruffling Athena's hair. "We better order soon, else we'll end up changing our minds if we keep looking at all the options." He mused with a small laugh, determined to have a good time with his family, even if the thought of possibly seeing Loki's birthmother did set it on edge a bit

Sorrel glanced over at Jas when he came back, a gentle look in his eyes. He could tell something was bothering his husband, but he figured that he didn't mention it in front of the kids it would need to be something they needed to discuss. Loki smiled a little at the kiss to the top of their hair, humming softly before shaking their head. "We're just waiting on the line." They hummed softly. Sorrel nods slowly, taking his husband's hand and pressing a gentle kiss to the back of it in assurance. He wasn't sure what was happening, not yet at least, but he wanted Jas to know that he was here and he was going to help how he could. They made it to the front of the line and he allowed the two kiddos to order first before looking at Jas and letting him order first.

Jas nodded and glanced over at Sorrel when he kissed his hand and resting his head against his husband's shoulder and whispering a small 'thank you' before gently pulling away to order.
He waved to one of his former students working in the back and handed over his $10, adding on cookie pieces last minute then telling the person assisting them to keep the change as a tip. He gently nudged Sorrel and nodded so he could order. He glanced over at Loki as they got their ice cream and smiled softly.
He turned when he felt light tapping on his head then giggling. "You have my attention, my dear goddess." He laughed softly and gently took her hand
"try! It's really good!" He waved her spoon towards Jas. He chuckled and took the offered spoon, scooping out a small bite from her cup of ice cream.
"You're right, this is really good, I might get that next time." He mused with a smile.
He'd forget about Elaina today. He just wanted to have a nice night out with his husband and two kids.

Smol boops no rush

Sorrel glanced at Jas in a little worry, pressing a kiss to his cheek. He nods and smiles at the thank you before watching him order. Sorrel ordered his usual, setting the same amount on the counter before nodding a bit and looking over at Loki and Athena with such love and adoration. These were his kids, Jas was his husband, they were out getting ice cream together… nothing could be more perfect than this. Loki leaned quietly against Jas as they waited for their father to get ice cream. Once all was said and done they glanced at both of their dads. They offered a small smile to Athena before moving to stand beside Sorrel, leaning against him. Sorrel wrapped an arm around Loki's shoulders. "Shall we go sit outside and enjoy this wonderful treat?" He asks cheerfully.
Loki nods slowly. "That sounds like a good idea." They offer a small smile. "The sun is setting. It might make some pretty pictures!"

Jas glanced down at his kids and wrapped his arms around Loki, pressing a kiss to his head before loosening his hold. He took a sip of his milkshake and nodded, gently taking Athena's hand in his own and following Loki and Sorrel outside. He took a deep breath once outside, gazing up at the setting sun a peaceful smile, trying his best to push aside the problem with Elaine off to the side. He followed Athena to the bench and sat down, scooping her up and setting her down in his lap.
He chuckled lightly as he beheld his daughter's face, completely covered in chocolate and whip cream. "Darling godess, are you saving this for a snack later?" He teased, finding a napkin and wiping her face while she giggled. She scooped a dollop onto her finger and tapped at Jas' nose. "Now we match, daddy. We're both now sweet!" She laughed and hummed happily as she ate the rest of her ice cream. Jas smiled adoringly and pressed a kiss to her hair. "Thank you my little owl." He wiped off the whipped cream " mischeivious little godess, are you learning this from Loki?"
"Maybe," she hummed with smirk over at her sibling.

Loki smiled a little at the kiss to their head before looking at their fathers in content. This life was certainly better than the life they had been living before. Sorrel wrapped a gentle arm around Loki's shoulders and smiled at the sight of the sunset before them. Yes… This was their family. Everything would be okay as long as they had each other. Sorrel sat on the right side of Jas, pressing a soft kiss to his lips before kissing the top of Athena's head. As for Loki, they sat next to Sorrel and leaned into his side contentedly. Sorrel could not be more happy at the moment. He laughed a little bit at Athena's shenanigans and gently squeezed Loki's shoulders, "Is she really learning all of this from you?" He raised a brow at the eldest and Loki snickered softly. "But of course! I'm teaching her all the best tricks." They took another bite of their ice-cream.

Jas returned his husband's sweet kiss as they sat diwn, extremely grateful for the comfort it brought him, knowing his husband and their kids were always there if he ever needed them. Jas wrapped his free arm around Sorrel's waist and smiled softly.
"Ah so it is you teaching Athena all these little tricks. Jas mused, gently poking Loki's side. "Careful my dear, you never know when the apprentice becomes the master." He chuckled lightly and pressed a kiss to Arhena's hair, who was smiling over at her sibling.
"Or maybe we'll reach you, papa! We'll reach how to be sneaky, right?" She looked over at her sibling with a cheeky smile, somehow still covered with chocolate ice cream.

Sorrel smiled a little at the comfort of his husband. They would always have each other, and they would always have their kids. He pressed a gentle kiss to Jas' cheek, a small hum leaving his lips as he looks over to his kids, an amused chuckle leaving his lips.
Loki snickers, "Then she will become a master trickster. Just like her older sibling, hm?" They ruffle her hair gently and nods, "We'll teach papa all we know." They laugh quietly before leaning against Sorrel's shoulder as they finished off their ice-cream. They hummed softly, "We should go out for ice-cream more often." They laugh quietly. "And go on more family dates."

Jas leaned into Sorrel's second kiss, feeling relieved and more reassured when they broke apart. They'd talk later. As much as Jas hated passing on his worries to his husband and ruining what would have been a perfect day, he knew that keeping whatever was going to happen with Elaine to himself was going to make things worse for him, Sorrel and their kids.
Athena cheered, tiny fists pumping into the air in triumph, "master trickster! It's okay, papa and daddy, we'll teach you Everything!" She promised as she finished off her dessert.
Jas broke out into adoring smiles at their children and nodded "we'll look forwards to it, my dears." He replied, looking over at Loki and gently ruffling his dark locks. "Oh yes, We'll definately go on more family dates, especially now that the college is going on it's summer break. We'll have more time afterschool to go out and have some fun." He promised

(Ah, sorry! Life has been pretty hectic lately.)

Sorrel offers a gentle smile, taking his beloved husbands hand in his own, running his thumb over Jasper's knuckles. "I love you, darling." He murmured softly into the others ear before glancing at his children. He laughed a bit as Athena cheered. "My, my. I best watch my step from now on, hm, my little goddess?" He teased gently. "You best teach both of us so that we can be master tricksters too." Sorrel ran a hand through Loki's hair in thought. "We will, but the two of you need to finish school. When are your finals Loki?" He asks gently.
Loki bit their lip in thought. "In about a week. I'm nervous." They say softly, leaning into their fathers assuring hugs and touches.
Sorrel smiled. "You'll do well. Just make sure to keep calm."

Jas smiled softly and pressed a kiss to Sorel's hand. "I love you too, dearest." He murmured in reply.
"We can't teach you everything papa. We have to keep some of our tricks to ourselves, else you'll be too good." Athena reasoned with a giggle, curling up in Jas's lap as she finally finished her desert.
"You'll do amazing, Loki. You have great grades and seem to understand most if not all of what you've been tought." He reassured gently. He knew his student were entering the stress period of finals on their final semesters and wished them all luck. "Your father's right. You'll do great. Stay calm and confident." He winked and brushed back Athena's hair. "Enjoy your early years, owlette. You don't have tests to stress about." He pressed a kiss to her brow and sighed softly. "Ready to go home?"

(Thank you. Right now is just a very chaotic moment in my life lol. It's been a few months and I'm still working through it XD)

Sorrel smiled in reply and rests his head on Jas's, humming as he listened to his youngest, a glimmer of amusement in his eyes. He pressed a kiss to the top of Jas's head and listened intently to his children interact.
Loki listened intently, and they seemed to cheer up at their fathers' confidence in them. They stood and stretched, throwing away their trash. "That was fun." They murmured warmly. "Home sounds like a good idea. I could use some shut eye before my practice test tomorrow." They murmured thoughtfully, a little smile on their lips.
With that Sorrel stood, "In that case, I'll drive us home." He offered his hand to Jas, pressing a quick kiss to his darling Jas's knuckles before humming softly and turned to the car. He knew something was on his husband's mind, but he knew they should probably get home and talk.