BEN LOWELL
Nephilim
Posts: 279
Age:
5000+
Occupation:
Salvatore College Sophomore
Status:
Engaged
Partner:
Jed Saltzman
Played by:
Emma
If we're not careful you might wind up making me a better person
Last seen May 7, 2024 0:19:17 GMT
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Post by BEN LOWELL on Jun 29, 2022 21:10:10 GMT
The events of the day before had been a lot to say the least. After they’d said goodbye to Hope and Josie they had stopped by Ben’s dorm and he had grabbed a change of clothes so that he wouldn’t have to worry about borrowing anything of Jed’s the following morning. They had eaten together and then they had gone to bed. Waking up with Jed in his arms was something that Ben knew he would never get tired of, he still didn’t understand how Jed had made him fall so hard for him but it was something that Ben knew better than to question. As it was they’d had breakfast and then Ben had said that he had a couple of errands to run. Ric and Jenna had given them a three day weekend to recover and come to terms with everything that had happened and Ben knew that he wanted to make the most of it. They would only be a phone call away if Hope, Josie or any of the others needed them but otherwise Ben knew that he wanted to do something special for his boyfriend. They kept talking about going away together during the summer but given everything that had happened Ben knew that he wanted to make some good memories with Jed before that in case their plans were derailed and they weren’t able to go. Ben’s father showing up had turned what should have been a day to celebrate into a day to grieve, Hope and Josie had found a way to stop the monsters coming after Ben but his father had taken their lives and now things were never going to be the same again for them. Ben had never seen Jed as upset as he was when he’d learned that Josie had died and he wanted to make sure that Jed really took the time to process that as well. It was strange moving around the Salvatore School while the other students were all in class, Ben was used to the hustle and bustle of the students around him now and he was also used to being in class with them. He didn’t doubt that word about what had happened the day before would spread around the school soon enough but there wasn’t anyone around who could start questioning him about what had happened right now and he really was glad about that. Making his way to his room, Ben packed enough to tide him over for the weekend before heading into town. Once he was there it was easy enough to hire a camper van as well as pick up everything else that they needed and once he had done he drove it through town and came to a stop outside of Jed’s house. Climbing out, Ben made his way up to the front of the house and knocked on the door, unable to deny that he was suddenly nervous that Jed might end up hating the idea. JED SALTZMAN
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JED SALTZMAN
Hybrid
Posts: 273
Occupation:
Salvatore College Sophomore
Status:
Engaged
Partner:
Ben Lowell
Played by:
Noe
I've become a bit of a mythology buff. Since I'm into a mythological guy that's, you know, buff.
Last seen May 6, 2024 21:29:42 GMT
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Post by JED SALTZMAN on Jun 30, 2022 1:56:22 GMT
– I freed myself from words never said –
Jed knew that after the events of the day before, they needed to stick together and lean on each other now more than ever, especially since they had been through so much. Going home with Ben instantly made him feel better because having Ben around really did make Jed feel at ease. He enjoyed it more than anything. He also knew that he would be waking up in Ben's arms which made him feel even better because Jed grew to really enjoy the feeling of Ben's arms around him. They made him feel safe and protected. When he did wake up the next day, Ben's arms were still wrapped around him which was enough to make him melt in the embrace of his boyfriend until Ben woke up too, and only then did they finally get out of bed. He could, after all, hear the sound of his mom walking around downstairs, without a doubt making something for them to eat.
After they had breakfast, Ben excused himself after letting Jed know that he had a few errands to run. Once Ben was gone, Jed occupied himself by helping his mom with the dishes before he eventually made his way upstairs to his room so he could make his bed, knowing it would suppress the urge to climb back in and take a quick nap while Ben finished his errands.
He made his way to the bathroom instead to have a quick shower and change out of his clothes into something fresh and once he was done, he made his way downstairs where he put on a random movie which so happened to be a horror movie called Ouija: Origin of Evil. It kept him occupied for quite some time even though the plot itself wasn't that great.
Jed got up from the couch, barely able to tear his eyes away from the screen as he made his way to the kitchen to grab a bottle of beer to enjoy while watching the movie. He was halfway through the bottle when he heard a knock on the door which seemed to capture his attention. "Coming!" Jed placed the bottle of beer down and made his way to the door and upon opening, his eyes relaxed on none other than Ben, and the sight of him was enough to make a smile form on his lips. "Hey," Jed greeted in a soft voice before he seemed to smell something as his nose wrinkled momentarily. "You smell – anxious. Is everything alright? Are you alright?"
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BEN LOWELL
Nephilim
Posts: 279
Age:
5000+
Occupation:
Salvatore College Sophomore
Status:
Engaged
Partner:
Jed Saltzman
Played by:
Emma
If we're not careful you might wind up making me a better person
Last seen May 7, 2024 0:19:17 GMT
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Post by BEN LOWELL on Jun 30, 2022 20:22:53 GMT
Ben had always known that his father was a monster, after all the angel had cursed him and ensured that he had spent thousands of years being attacked by monsters and killed only to resurrect and go through it all over again every time. There had never been a doubt in his mind that he hated the guy but he had never known that the angel was capable of killing innocent people so ruthlessly. To him anyone who wasn’t human or an angel was an abomination that deserved to be put down and Ben knew that mindset was never going to change. Thankfully Hope and Josie had both made it and his father’s plan had failed, though, and the night had ended on a good not for him and Jed at least since they’d spent the night together at Jed’s place. It didn’t matter where they ended up, Ben always felt like he was home when he was with Jed and waking up with Jed in his arms really was perfect. Truth be told he hadn’t wanted to get out of bed and he had been quite content to lay there for a little while with his arms around his boyfriend before they’d finally had to get up for breakfast. It felt strange not telling Jed the whole truth when he’d excused himself, normally the two of them would have had to go to school but since Ric and Jenna had given them the day off they didn’t have to worry about that and Ben wanted to make the most of it. He had promised Jed that he would be back as soon as he could and Ben intended on keeping that promise. First he headed back to the Salvatore School to shower and pack a bag for the weekend and then he headed into town to get everything else sorted. By the time he was done Ben was a little nervous and those nerves only intensified as he made his way up to the door of Jed’s house. Knocking on the door, he felt a smile touch his lips as he heard Jed’s voice and that smile widened as Jed opened the door. “Hey,” he said, his hand finding Jed’s waist as he leaned forward and pressed a gentle kiss to his boyfriend’s lips. As Jed said he smelt anxious, Ben’s face flushed red slightly. “I’m fine,” he assured Jed gently, not wanting him to worry. “Everything is fine, in fact I have a surprise for you I’m just now worried that you might not like it,” he said before knowing that he might as well just find out either way and stepping aside so Jed could see the camper van he’d hired. “I know it’s not a trip to Rome but you said you’ve never been out of Mystic Falls and since we have a long weekend I figured why not hit the road and go camping for a few days?” he suggested before turning to look at Jed and studying his expression intently as he bit his bottom lip nervously. “What do you think?”JED SALTZMAN
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JED SALTZMAN
Hybrid
Posts: 273
Occupation:
Salvatore College Sophomore
Status:
Engaged
Partner:
Ben Lowell
Played by:
Noe
I've become a bit of a mythology buff. Since I'm into a mythological guy that's, you know, buff.
Last seen May 6, 2024 21:29:42 GMT
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Post by JED SALTZMAN on Jun 30, 2022 20:52:19 GMT
– I freed myself from words never said –
Jed was more than happy to return the kiss when Ben closed the distance to press a gentle kiss to his lips. His hand moved forward to gently rest on Ben’s cheek before he eventually draw back from the kiss. He found it insanely adorable when he noticed the flush in Ben’s cheeks. He nodded his head slowly, relieved to hear that his boyfriend was doing fine. A curious look formed on his face when Ben mentioned that he has a surprise for him. “A surprise?” Jed repeated, unable to deny the fact that he was very curious now to know about the surprise that Ben had for him, his expression softening when Ben made it clear that the reason he was anxious was that he was worried that he might not like it. “I’m sure that I’m gonna love it. It’s pretty difficult not to love whatever you do.” Jed revealed with a soft smile resting on his lips and when Ben stepped aside, Jed’s eyes automatically relaxed on the camper van, blinking slowly a few times at first before they widened. “Woah—! Is that— Is that what I think it is?” Jed’s excitement became clear in his expression almost right away.
His eyes relaxed on Ben not long after, his words touching his heart as a smile formed on his lips almost immediately. “I think this is the best gift ever.” Jed cupped Ben’s cheeks to bring him forward for a kiss before eventually parting. “And I think that I love you very, very much.” He added a moment later with a grin forming on his lips. “Oh my god, this is so cool! Okay, wait, wait, I can’t get too distracted. I probably need to pack a few things, yeah? Just essentials and a few clothing items to change from.” Jed had to remember to calm down or else he’d just get carried away and hop in that van and forget about everything else. “Okay, do you wanna come in while I pack up?”
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BEN LOWELL
Nephilim
Posts: 279
Age:
5000+
Occupation:
Salvatore College Sophomore
Status:
Engaged
Partner:
Jed Saltzman
Played by:
Emma
If we're not careful you might wind up making me a better person
Last seen May 7, 2024 0:19:17 GMT
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Post by BEN LOWELL on Jun 30, 2022 21:51:40 GMT
Ben couldn’t help but feel like everything was going to be alright when he was around Jed, Jed had promised that they would find a way to stop the monsters from coming after him and they had finally succeeded. Hope and Josie hadn’t given up on trying to help him and Ben was beyond grateful to them for that. This was the first time that he was able to live his life without having to worry about his curse ruining everything and he knew that he wanted to make the most of it. He would be lying if he said he wasn’t nervous that Jed would hate the idea but Jed already seemed to know that something was going on with him and Ben knew that he shouldn’t really be surprised. Jed was a werewolf after all and he had always been able to read Ben pretty well. “You’re such a smooth talker when you want to be,” Ben said, a smile touching his lips as he looked over at Jed. Stepping aside so Jed could see the camper van, his nerves washed away the moment he saw the excitement written all over Jed’s face and he nodded. “Yeah, it is. It’s ours for the weekend,” he nodded, relieved that Jed seemed to love the idea after all. “You do?” he asked, his expression softening as Jed said he thought it was the best gift ever. Ben had thought that it was a good idea the moment he had thought of it but after that he had started to wonder that Jed would think it was lame so he was so glad that that wasn’t the case. Stepping closer to Jed, Ben’s hands came to rest against Jed’s arms and he kissed him back before feeling a smile touch his lips at Jed’s words. “I love you too,” he said, knowing that he was never going to get tired of saying those words. “Yeah, you’d better pack a bag. Mine’s already in the van with some supplies we’ll need,” he nodded. He’d made sure they had plenty of food and drink along with other camping supplies so they were all sorted on that front. “Sure, I’ll give you a hand,” he nodded, running his hand slowly down Jed’s arm and taking Jed’s hand in his. JED SALTZMAN
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JED SALTZMAN
Hybrid
Posts: 273
Occupation:
Salvatore College Sophomore
Status:
Engaged
Partner:
Ben Lowell
Played by:
Noe
I've become a bit of a mythology buff. Since I'm into a mythological guy that's, you know, buff.
Last seen May 6, 2024 21:29:42 GMT
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Post by JED SALTZMAN on Jul 2, 2022 0:07:57 GMT
– I freed myself from words never said –
Jed felt a grin form on his lips when Ben told him that he's a smooth talker when he wants to be. "Sorry, can't help it. I'm just born that way, you know." Jed said with the same grin still locked on his lips, finding the whole situation to be absolutely adorable. Just seeing how nervous Ben was, the way he flushed when Jed was able to pick up on the shift in his scent, it was all seriously so adorable. "Oh, hell yeah! I've always wanted to go camping. Oh, this is gonna be so much fun." Jed excitedly said, practically buzzing with excitement now.
Jed nodded his head almost immediately at Ben's question. "Of course, I do. Thank you." Jed said with a soft smile tugging at the corner of his lips. It would definitely be his first time leaving Mystic Falls and even if they don't wind up going far, he'd still be happy because he'd be with Ben. "Okay! Initiate phase one, preparing a bag. That should be pretty easy since ninety-nine percent of my clothes look the same." Jed pointed out with a chuckle falling from his lips not long after.
"Thanks. Okay, come on in." Jed held Ben's hand in his own and began making his way back into the house. He didn't write a note for his parents letting them know where he was because he was going to give them a call instead to explain everything. He was also going to make sure that he texted Josie to let her know, as well. Jed made his way into his room and pulled out a backpack from his wardrobe, tossing it onto the bed as he looked down at Ben's hand for a moment, looking momentarily unhappy because he soon came to the realization that he was going to have to let go. He released Ben's hand from his own eventually and finally started packing up. He knew he'd be able to hold Ben's hand for as long as he wanted later on.
The whole packing process didn't take long for Jed at all and only after ten minutes, he was all set to go. "Okay, I'm ready. I believe I've got everything I could need. Let's do this. I'll call mom and dad on the way out to let them know where I'm headed." Jed said with a nod of his head as he grabbed his keys to lock up behind him.
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BEN LOWELL
Nephilim
Posts: 279
Age:
5000+
Occupation:
Salvatore College Sophomore
Status:
Engaged
Partner:
Jed Saltzman
Played by:
Emma
If we're not careful you might wind up making me a better person
Last seen May 7, 2024 0:19:17 GMT
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Post by BEN LOWELL on Jul 2, 2022 21:11:29 GMT
“Sure you are,” Ben chuckled, shaking his head in amusement as he looked over at Jed. He really had worried that Jed might not like what he’d planned for the two of them, they still hadn’t gone on their first official date yet but for the first time in such a long time Ben didn’t have to worry about monsters finding him and killing him and he knew that he wanted them to make the most of it. He knew that hiring the van without talking to Jed about it first was impulsive but thankfully it seemed to have paid off and Ben really was glad about that. “It will be, I’m so glad you think so too,” Ben admitted, relief flooding through him as he realised just how excited Jed was about it. “Now’s our chance, we can go pretty much anywhere,” Ben added, not sure if there was somewhere that Jed had always wanted to go or not. The only had three days but he knew that he wanted to make them count. “You don’t have to thank me, I wanted to do something special for you after everything that’s happened,” Ben admitted. He knew that so much had happened since he’d arrived in town, Jed had died and thankfully he’d managed to bring him back and now Josie and Hope had both died and completed the transition. It would be a lot for anyone to have to deal with and Ben had a feeling that some time away from all of that would do them both a world of good. “You’ve got a point there,” Ben chuckled as Jed admitted that most of his clothes looked the same. Jed definitely had a style he liked to stick to but Ben knew that wasn’t a bad thing. Nodding as Jed thanked him, Ben gave Jed’s hand a gentle squeeze before following him inside. It didn’t take them long to reach Jed’s bedroom and Ben’s expression turned curious for a moment as Jed suddenly looked unhappy. “What is it?” he asked gently. Naturally Jed needed both hands to start looking through his wardrobe so Ben made his way over to the bed and started packing the clothes that Jed pulled out, making himself useful as best he could. It wasn’t long before they were ready to go and as Jed grabbed his keys, Ben slipped the bag onto his shoulder and reached for the keys to the camper van before taking Jed’s free hand in his and heading outside. “Would you like to drive or shall I?” he asked Jed as he held the keys up, knowing that if he didn’t then Ben would quite happily drive. JED SALTZMAN
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JED SALTZMAN
Hybrid
Posts: 273
Occupation:
Salvatore College Sophomore
Status:
Engaged
Partner:
Ben Lowell
Played by:
Noe
I've become a bit of a mythology buff. Since I'm into a mythological guy that's, you know, buff.
Last seen May 6, 2024 21:29:42 GMT
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Post by JED SALTZMAN on Jul 5, 2022 15:33:31 GMT
– I freed myself from words never said –
Jed’s lips stretched into a grin at Ben’s words, his shoulders lifting and dropping in an overly confident shrug. There was no denying that Jed was pretty excited about the mere thought of going camping with Ben. It sounded like a lot of fun, actually. “Hell yeah.” He all too excitedly agreed when Ben pointed out that they can go pretty much anywhere now. His expression softened as he listened to Ben. “I appreciate it.” He knew it would definitely do him a lot of good to get away for a while and just unwind. He knew that having Ben with him would help him achieve that with ease. Jed released a chuckle when Ben agreed with him that his clothes looked pretty much the same. Jed had always been comfortable in casual clothes, especially if they had a plaid pattern.
Jed didn’t look exactly happy with the fact that he’d have to let go of Ben’s hand and that must have bled onto his expression because Ben was asking him what the matter was not long after and it made him perk up, his eyes lifting to settle on his boyfriend. “Huh? Oh— I just realized that I have to let go of your hand, that’s all.” Jed pointed out with a sheepish chuckle falling from his lips. Together, they filled up Jed’s backpack and once he was done, he was more than happy to head outside of the house. He locked the door behind him before he buried his keys inside his pockets before his eyes relaxed on Ben, releasing a small hum at his question. “I’ve always wanted to drive a camper van, so I can do it. Dad taught me how to drive and I have my driver’s license, too.” Jed said with a grin stretching his lips.
As promised, Jed called his parents to let them know where he was headed and left Josie a text since he knew that she was currently with Hope, so he didn’t want to disturb her time with her girlfriend. He texted Lizzie as well, to let her know where he was headed off to. Jed buried his phone in his pocket once he was done and began making his way to the van with Ben’s hand still clasped in his hand, staring in awe at the camper van once he was close enough. “Wow, this is like… a dream come true.” Jed said with a soft chuckle falling from his lips not long after. He placed his backpack inside the van and parted from Ben with a quick kiss on Ben’s lips so he could climb into the driver's seat. “Let’s do this.” Jed said as he started the engine, though he did make sure to buckle up his seatbelt. He started driving not long after, his smile still evident on his lips as he thoroughly enjoyed driving the van.
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BEN LOWELL
Nephilim
Posts: 279
Age:
5000+
Occupation:
Salvatore College Sophomore
Status:
Engaged
Partner:
Jed Saltzman
Played by:
Emma
If we're not careful you might wind up making me a better person
Last seen May 7, 2024 0:19:17 GMT
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Post by BEN LOWELL on Jul 5, 2022 21:37:24 GMT
Ben had moved around so much that if he was honest it had lost all appeal to him now. For once he had the chance to put down roots and he had already been doing that thanks to Jed and the friends he had made in Mystic Falls. He had never expected to find a place where he actually fitted in like he did in Mystic Falls and he knew that he wasn’t interested in leaving any of them behind. This was different though. Jed had been through so much lately and Ben didn’t doubt that they were going to need to be there for the rest of the squad and for Jed’s parents as well but for one weekend he had known that it would do them good to have some time to themselves so he was glad that Jed seemed so excited about it. Ben couldn’t help but laugh as Jed agreed with him. “Is there anywhere you’ve always wanted to go?” he asked, not sure whether Jed had ever thought of going anywhere in America the way he had thought of going to Rome. If not then he knew that they could just hit the road and see where they ended up. As Jed said he appreciated it, Ben felt a gentle smile touch his lips as he let his hand rest against his boyfriend’s cheek. “I know.” Ben knew that Jed could look after himself but he also knew that his boyfriend had a habit of carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders sometimes so he had a feeling that it would do them both some good to get away for a while. Learning why Jed had looked so unhappy all of a sudden was enough to make Ben’s heart skip a beat and his expression softened as his gaze met Jed’s. “Don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be for long and this weekend we’ll have plenty of time for that,” Ben assured him. He knew how Jed felt, it was strange not holding his boyfriend’s hand now but they needed to get Jed’s bag packed so it was something that had to be done. It didn’t take them long to pack Jed’s bag and Ben felt his smile return as Jed said that he had always wanted to drive a camper van and that his dad taught him how to drive. “They really do look after you, don’t they?” he asked, really glad that Jed had people in his life who treated him so well. It didn’t matter that Jed wasn’t related to them by blood, every time Ben saw Jed with his parents he could see how much they loved him and Ben was glad that his boyfriend had found that after everything that his dad had put him through. “In that case let’s make that dream come true,” he added with a grin as he held the keys out to Jed. Waiting for Jed to call his parents and text his sisters, Ben walked beside Jed as they headed towards the camper van once Jed had done everything he needed to and Ben couldn’t help but laugh at Jed’s reaction. “I’m glad you think so,” he chuckled. “I’ve only hired this one but perhaps we should get one of our own one day,” he suggested, knowing that it would be nice to disappear for the odd weekend like this every now and then. Kissing Jed back, Ben let go of his boyfriend’s hand before climbing into the passenger’s seat, buckling his seatbelt and feeling a smile touch his own lips as he realised just how happy Jed was to be behind the wheel as they hit the road. JED SALTZMAN
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JED SALTZMAN
Hybrid
Posts: 273
Occupation:
Salvatore College Sophomore
Status:
Engaged
Partner:
Ben Lowell
Played by:
Noe
I've become a bit of a mythology buff. Since I'm into a mythological guy that's, you know, buff.
Last seen May 6, 2024 21:29:42 GMT
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Post by JED SALTZMAN on Jul 6, 2022 13:10:54 GMT
– I freed myself from words never said –
Jed released a small hum at Ben's question, thinking it over for a second. "Wanna hit up the woods in New Orleans? I hear it's pretty nice in there. We could set up camp and everything." Jed offered with a quick shrug of his shoulders following. "Honestly, we could head to the most boring spot and I'd be happy because I'd have you, so I'm not too picky."
"Yeah, you're right 'bout that." Jed said with a gentle smile tugging at the corners of his lips. He continued picking out his clothes and once he was done, they started heading out of the house, Ben's next statement making a gentle smile form on his lips. "They really do." Jed said in a soft voice. "I'm really lucky to have them in my life." He went so long without knowing the warmth of parental love, now that he had it, he had plans to cherish it forever. "Hell yeah." Jed said with a grin tugging at his lips at Ben's words.
"I'd love that." Jed said with a quick nod of his head following when Ben suggested getting one of their own one day. "Just imagine all the fun stuff we could do with it." Jed added a moment later with a soft chuckle falling from his lips, his excitement still evident in his expression as he continued driving.
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BEN LOWELL
Nephilim
Posts: 279
Age:
5000+
Occupation:
Salvatore College Sophomore
Status:
Engaged
Partner:
Jed Saltzman
Played by:
Emma
If we're not careful you might wind up making me a better person
Last seen May 7, 2024 0:19:17 GMT
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Post by BEN LOWELL on Jul 6, 2022 19:28:33 GMT
Ben had put in place everything that he could for the trip but deciding where they should go was something that he had known that he and Jed would have to decide together. As Jed suggested that they head to New Orleans, Ben found himself nodding. “That sounds perfect,” he admitted. “We’ll have to be careful where we go because there are packs of werewolves that live in the woods but it’s a great place to visit,” he nodded, knowing that the last thing he wanted was for them to run into any trouble on their trip. “You’re going to love the city, there’s so much to see,” he added with a grin, knowing that there wasn’t a doubt in his mind that Jed would enjoy it. As Jed spoke again, Ben couldn’t stop a smile from forming on his face and he leaned forward and pressed a gentle kiss against his boyfriend’s lips. “I feel the same way,” he said gently. “New Orleans will be fun though, let’s go there.”Truth be told Ben wasn’t too happy about having to let go of Jed’s hand either but it was only while they packed his bag and he knew that he wanted to help so they could get on the road. It wasn’t long before that was done and they soon headed out of the house together. “They’re the parents you deserve, I’m so glad you have them,” he said gently. Jed’s dad had never been much of a father from what Jed had told him so Ben really was glad that he’d found a family that wanted him. As Jed spoke, Ben couldn’t help but laugh. “It’s about fourteen hours to New Orleans so if you get tired and want to swap over just let me know,” he offered, knowing that the last thing he wanted was for Jed to think that he had to drive the whole way if he didn’t want to. “I know, we’d be able to go away for the weekend like this whenever we wanted to,” Ben agreed as he settled back into his seat, unable to deny that the idea was incredibly appealing. “Maybe we should start looking into that when we get back. We can always use this as a test run,” he added with a grin, his expression softening as he caught sight of the look on Jed’s face as he drove. He really did seem excited and Ben was glad that he’d been able to make that happen. JED SALTZMAN
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JED SALTZMAN
Hybrid
Posts: 273
Occupation:
Salvatore College Sophomore
Status:
Engaged
Partner:
Ben Lowell
Played by:
Noe
I've become a bit of a mythology buff. Since I'm into a mythological guy that's, you know, buff.
Last seen May 6, 2024 21:29:42 GMT
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Post by JED SALTZMAN on Jul 7, 2022 15:49:47 GMT
– I freed myself from words never said –
Jed seemed pleased to hear that Ben agreed with his idea to hit up New Orleans. They could set up camp and then explore the city whenever they want to. Either way, he had no doubt that they were gonna have a great time. “Don’t worry, I’ll be able to sniff ‘em out. I’ll keep us out of their way.” He knew that nothing agitated wolves more than others crossing their territories without permission. They’ll have to find neutral ground to set up camp so they wouldn’t be disturbed and they wouldn’t disturb the pack. “Yeah? I’ve heard so much about it but never actually had the chance to go there. This is gonna be so much fun.” He nodded his head with a soft smile tugging at the corner of his lips. He returned the kiss with ease, a smile present on his lips. “Okay, New Orleans, here we come.”
Jed’s lips stretched to form a genuine smile at Ben’s words as he nodded his head a few times. “Me too.” He had started his life with a good mother and a terrible father. After she passed away, it was only him and his father who treated him like he was a weakling more than an actual person. “Deal. I’ll definitely let you know if I get tired.” He was one of those people who could barely get a wink of sleep before their trip day. It was just that excitement and adrenaline keeping him wide-eyed.
“Yeah, that definitely sounds like a good plan to me.” Jed said with a soft smile forming on his lips. “Sure! Yeah, let’s do that when we get back.” Jed agreed excitedly with a grin forming on his lips. He seemed pretty excited to be behind the wheel, driving them in the direction of New Orleans. Traffic wasn’t actually that bad in Mystic Falls, so getting out of town wasn’t exactly difficult.
If anything, it was really fun. “Man, this feels weird.” Jed looked in the rearview mirror at the sign welcoming people into Mystic Falls as it got further and further away from them. “But a good type of weird.” It was mainly weird for Jed because he had never actually gotten out of town before. The whole land in front of him was unexplored and he was so unbelievably excited to see what Mystic Falls had to offer them.
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BEN LOWELL
Nephilim
Posts: 279
Age:
5000+
Occupation:
Salvatore College Sophomore
Status:
Engaged
Partner:
Jed Saltzman
Played by:
Emma
If we're not careful you might wind up making me a better person
Last seen May 7, 2024 0:19:17 GMT
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Post by BEN LOWELL on Jul 7, 2022 21:55:41 GMT
Ben knew that he would be happy to go anywhere that Jed wanted to go, so much had happened lately and Ben knew that some time away would do both of them some good. For too long he’d had to worry about when the next monster attack was going to happen but he didn’t have to worry about that now and it was a relief to say the least. Ben knew that there were going to be over werewolves in New Orleans and he knew that he didn’t want them to run into any trouble while they were there. Jed’s words were enough to draw a smile to Ben’s lips and he nodded. “I know you will, you’re incredible,” he admitted. Ben knew that he wouldn’t be surprised if Jed had struggled at first but now he was a natural werewolf and alpha and Ben couldn’t deny that he was proud of him. “Now you can finally see what all of the hype is about and perhaps we’ll even have some stories to tell the others when we get back,” he grinned. It felt good to be able to truly relax now that Hope and Josie had found a way to stop the monsters from coming after him, he truly was grateful to them and he knew that this wouldn’t have been possible otherwise. Ben’s expression softened as Jed kissed him back and he brought his hand up to rest against Jed’s cheek as Ben stole one more kiss before pulling away as Jed spoke again. “I can’t wait,” he admitted, knowing that this was definitely going to be a trip to remember. It had taken a while for things to fall into place for Jed but they finally had done and Ben couldn’t deny that he was happy for his boyfriend. He had found a family that loved him and Ben really was glad about that. “Great,” he nodded as Jed said that he would definitely let him know if he gets tired. They had a long drive ahead of them but Ben knew that it was going to be worth it when they got there. “Me too. There’s so many places we should go,” Ben admitted. Going abroad was one thing but there was so much to be seen in America as well and Ben knew that that wasn’t to be taken for granted. “Alright, we’ll see what’s available,” he chuckled, a wide smile touching his lips as he saw how excited Jed was. Ben really had worried that Jed might not like his idea but as it turned out he didn’t need to have worried about that after all. “If you get any ideas about features you like let me know, we can use that as a starting point,” he added, knowing that they had to start somewhere. Glancing in the mirror as they passed the sign saying that they were leaving Mystic Falls, Ben felt his smile turned gentle as he saw the reverse of the sign welcoming people to town. “I’m glad it’s a good type of weird and I’m glad I get to share this with you,” Ben said gently, letting his hand rest against Jed’s thigh and giving it a squeeze. “Your parents didn’t mind?” he asked, realising that he hadn’t checked in with Jed about that. He had only heard one side of the conversation and they hadn’t seemed to mind but he couldn’t be sure. JED SALTZMAN
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JED SALTZMAN
Hybrid
Posts: 273
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Salvatore College Sophomore
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Ben Lowell
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Post by JED SALTZMAN on Jul 9, 2022 14:02:56 GMT
– I freed myself from words never said –
Jed felt a soft smile form on his lips at Ben's words. "Thank you." He was going to make sure that they were both safe and away from the snapping jaws of upset wolves. "Oh, hell yeah." Jed said excitedly at the idea of sharing some stories when they get back to the squad. It will be fun, no doubt. "It's gonna be great." Jed said with a soft smile tugging at the corners of his lips already.
"Absolutely. The world is our lobster. Oyster? It's something fishy." Jed knew they would have a lot more time as well once they graduate since they wouldn't have to worry about school and studying for a while, not until they head off to college, anyway. "Perfect. Sounds like a plan to me." Jed said with a nod of his head following. There was a spark of excitement visible in his eyes as he nodded his head again. "Of course."
"It kinda sucks that I can't hold your hand while driving though. I mean, I could, but I think that would be reckless, so my hands are staying right here." Jed kept one hand on the steering wheel while the other was on the gearshift. "I'm glad I get to share this with you, too." Jed added a moment later, his smile still present on his lips, enjoying the feeling of Ben's hand on him.
"Nope, they're chill with this on one condition that we both stay outta trouble." Jed spoke up after a moment, his eyes leaving the road for a moment to look at Ben before his attention drifted back to the empty road ahead. "So we've got their blessings with this." Jed added with a grin stretching his lips not long after.
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BEN LOWELL
Nephilim
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Age:
5000+
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Salvatore College Sophomore
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Engaged
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Jed Saltzman
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Emma
If we're not careful you might wind up making me a better person
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Post by BEN LOWELL on Jul 10, 2022 0:46:17 GMT
There wasn’t a doubt in Ben’s mind that Jed would keep them safe, he always looked out for everyone around him and this was their first time going away together so it was unchartered territory for both of them but Ben knew that they would be just fine. “It is. I think we’ve earned this after everything that has happened,” Ben admitted. He still felt bad about the danger that he had brought into the lives of Jed and the others but he knew that they were right when they said that danger always found them anyway. Now at least the girls had found a way to stop the monsters coming after him and Ben truly was grateful to them for that. It meant that he and Jed had this chance to go away together and that wasn’t something that would have happened otherwise. As Jed spoke again, Ben couldn’t help but laugh. “And here I was thinking I was meant to be the one who didn’t know all of the modern terminology,” he chuckled, his tone teasing as he spoke. “It’s oyster,” he added with a grin. He had been doing his best to get up to speed with everything so he would know what Jed and everyone else around him were talking about but Ben knew that he still had a lot to learn although that at least was a phrase that he had heard before. It felt great to be able to get away like this and Ben was glad that they had the chance. He could see just how excited Jed was and it was enough to make Ben’s heart leap. He had hoped that Jed would like the idea but he hadn’t expected it to go down this well and Ben knew that they were definitely going to have to look into getting a camper van of their own when they got home so they could do this more often. Soon enough they would both have college to think about since Ben had decided to stay on so he could continue his education at the Salvatore School but that didn’t mean that they wouldn’t still be able to go away at weekends. “Yeah, it would be pretty reckless and I don’t know about you but I’m not in the mood for dying again,” he said, a gentle smile touching his lips as he looked over at Jed. “For now this will have to do,” he added, giving Jed’s thigh another squeeze and keeping his hand where it was while Jed drove. It felt too strange not having any contact with him at all so for now this would have to be enough. “We’ll have to bring Hope and Josie something back as a thank you, this wouldn’t have been possible without them,” Ben suggested. He never would have dreamed of taking a trip like this with Jed while the monsters were still coming after him but now that they no longer had to worry about that, they had the perfect chance. As Jed said his parents were fine with them going away together as long as they stayed out of trouble, Ben couldn’t help but laugh as he met his boyfriend’s gaze. “Anyone would think we get into trouble a lot,” he chuckled, a grin forming on his face as his eyes turned back to the road. “I have no idea where they got that idea from.” Truth be told it felt like a weight had been lifted off his shoulders now that he had the bracelet around his wrist to stop the monsters from attacking him and he knew that they would be able to comply with Jed’s parents’ request. “Honestly though, I don’t know about you but I’m looking forward to an attack free weekend.” It would be Ben’s first ever since he was cursed and he knew he wanted to make the most of it. JED SALTZMAN
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