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Post by Torpor on Feb 16, 2005 2:35:06 GMT -5
Standing away from the two of them, Ethan finally steps forward with something of use to the conversation.
"Ive got a ground level room, he can trade with me if he wants. I dont mind heights, in fact I'd appreciate the chance to have view that invovled more than bushes and basketball court." he offers more to Tricity than the kid.
He steps up and pats Mark on the back, turning his head back to Delilah to avoid looking at the awful pouring onto the ground. None the less the scent reaches him and one of his eyes ticks slightly as he fights the urge to clear his stomach too.
"I mean, if you can give me to tommorow, I dont have a whole lot of stuff, but itll take more than an hour or so to pack it all up and get it upstairs." Looking back to Mark he takes a few steps back and joins Delilah a gentle hand settling on her shoulder for a moment before he drops it in a sudden realization that it might not be okay with everyone the ammount of physical contact he tended to prefer now that he was able to have it.
Blinking raindrops from his eyelashes he looks back up at the sky in a ponderous moment then back to Tricity, startled to find her eyes looking back at him. "Err. . . yeah. . sorry bout that. . . I didnt mean anything. . . just heh. " He steps back and lowers his eyes for a few seconds then raises them back to Mark.
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Post by Tricity~Wire on Feb 16, 2005 2:40:23 GMT -5
*she smiled and shook her head at ethan* dont worry about it sweetie. *she helped mark to his feet again and told him to crash on a pullout from the living room for tonight until he and ethan could switch rooms tomorrow.*
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Post by Golem on Feb 16, 2005 2:43:44 GMT -5
Wiping his mouth, Mark cupped his hands, collecting a small amount of rainwater to splash over his face. He stood swaying slightly. "Thanks, Mrs Tipper. And thanks... er..." Mark realised that he hadnt been introduced. "I'm sorry, I dont know your name."
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Post by Torpor on Feb 16, 2005 2:49:35 GMT -5
"Oh, heh, me. . . . Ethan, Ethan Emery. Im kinda new here. Just moved in about a week ago actually." He smiles and offers his hand in an eager but cautious greeting then suddenly pulling back. "err. . . Heh, on second thought, how bout we shake after you wash up a bit." Pointing at the mess dripping off his palm.
Looking back at Delilah he smiles and blushes slightly, unseen in the dim light. "The wind is picking up, gonna get chilly pretty quick, maybe we should move inside? I could light the fireplace up again, I put it out earlier cause no one was around." He leans back against the greenhouse wall "Could make some desert or something and chat till we all got tired enough for bed."
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Post by Tricity~Wire on Feb 16, 2005 2:56:19 GMT -5
well, im beat actually. ive been rounding up kids for the past 2 and half hours. my feather bed is looking awfully good right now. *she said, tying her hair back up in a high pony tail. she twisted her shirt a bit and pulled her jeans up, as they were dragging from the weight of the water. she wiped her face and shook her body smiling* there are sheets in the linen closet next to the pullouts mark. i think there are some extra pillows too. *tricity hugged mark and then she kissed ethan on the cheek and hugged him too. she started to jog for the house* you guys should get inside! lock up when you do and i'll see you tomorrow. mark i'll come and check on you in the morning! good night ethan. it was nice talking to you again. *she picked up her sweatshirt, waved and smiled before going inside and jogging upstairs*
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Post by Golem on Feb 16, 2005 3:03:16 GMT -5
"Well," Mark said, looking over at Ethan, "I'm sorry I interupted your conversation." That last kiss had really made Mark feel extremely 'third-wheelish'. Wandering up to the door, he held it open for Ethan, and locked it behind him.
"I'm gonna crash out in the living room. I'll see you tomorrow." Walking into the living room, Mark turned at the door and shouted "Thanks!" to Ethan, before entering the living room.
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Post by Torpor on Feb 16, 2005 3:05:14 GMT -5
Takes one last look into the falling rain and turns towards his dorm to go sleep off the strange feelings tumbling through his mind.
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Post by Torpor on Mar 15, 2005 23:58:18 GMT -5
Ethan leans over a large planter of black earth, the knees of his jeans stained with dirt and threadbare. His hands work slowly and thoughtfully. Purposeful, careful movements press the soil around sprouting plants fresh from their seedling tray.
Tiny green leaves and strangely sturdy stems of pale brown wobble gently as he continues to work his way down the planter. Over a dozen new lives clinging to the ground in their little bed. Over a dozen more to go.
Wiping a few beads of perspiration away from his brow, Ethan steps away for a moment to admire his work. They would likely never survive outside, plants like these were better suited to a tropical clim, but that wouldnt stop him from trying. Already he had picked out a spot near the front flower garden for them, he would wait for spring, for the rains to slow and the sun of the coming summer to welcome them.
Returning to his knees, he pulls one more free of the tray and shakes away the earth clinging to its roots. Sprinkling a few nutrient crystals into the newly dug hole and placing it inside, filling the space around it till it stands strongly on its own.
A gust of wind catches his hair and cools his sweat-moistened back, he turns back to look at the enterance, curious who would be coming out this late.
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Post by Tricity~Wire on Mar 16, 2005 0:10:26 GMT -5
*tricity walked through the darkness to the entrance of the greenhouse. it was eerily quiet as the heels on her boots clicked on the pavement leading up to the door. as she put her hands on the frame of the doorway to peak inside, tricity figured she wouldnt find ethan in here* uh, hello? *she said in the darkness*
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Post by Torpor on Mar 16, 2005 0:16:28 GMT -5
Peering into the shadow-filled doorway from under his dim yellow lamplight, Ethan sheilds his eyes against the glare and narrows his eyes at the voice. "Whossat? Its just me, Im doing some transplanting."
Standing up he brushes off his knees and wipes his hands on a damp towel nearby. Brushing his hands through his hair he straightens his shirt and breathes out with a sigh and a smile. Taking a few steps through the darkness towards the door, his eyes adjust and he can make out the shape of a woman in the doorway. "Well dont, ya know, just err. . . lurk, come in."
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Post by Tricity~Wire on Mar 16, 2005 0:22:19 GMT -5
uh, hey...didn't think you would be here, but i couldnt find you anywhere else. *she said, waving a quickly and walking in a little hesitantly even though seeing him was the real reason she was out of the mansion* im sorry about last night...it's a long story. i hope i didnt freak you out or anything. it didnt have anything to do with you, i want you to know that.
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Post by Torpor on Mar 16, 2005 0:40:01 GMT -5
Growing visibly more uncomfortable with the memmory of last nights events, he leans back against a collumn and looks off at his newly planted seedlings.
"Well. . yeah, It was a bit sudden. But as for it not having anything to do with me, that seems a bit of a cop out. It was. . . ya know, obviously something related to me, otherwise I wouldnt have been the one lying in that room alone afterwards."
Breathing out a sigh of confusion and expectant hesitation he looks up into her eyes and smiles.
"So is this the part where you tell me it wont work, how its you and not me and walk away?"
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Post by Tricity~Wire on Mar 16, 2005 0:46:06 GMT -5
no, i wasnt planning a break up speech since we arent in that situation. like i said, last night confused me a bit...well a lot because of the feelings i was having that you brought out in me. *she sighed and exhaled into her next statement* ...basically this guy im "with", but not even anymore, are having serious problems. guess you could say we arent together now. the reason i freaked out last night was because having such strong feelings like that only happened with him and no one else...ever...in my life. i havent seen him in several months and i pretty much blocked him out along with the rest of the male species. *she ran a hand through her hair and then put her hands in her black leather jacket, leaning against a table with small greenery.* like i said... it wasnt you necessarily... not in a bad way anyway.
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Post by Torpor on Mar 16, 2005 0:58:01 GMT -5
"This isnt, err. . . exactly buisness as usuall for me either. You, you. . ." Hanging hid head low and biting his cheek he glances back up and then slowly speaks back up again. "Last night was my first time, with. . . it was my first kiss, my first anything. Ive been alone for so long I dont know what to do with this. But you're there, and I. . . I see and I feel you and I suddenly, Im happy and I want. . . I want to know you're happy."
Stepping towards her he reaches out a slightly dirt-stained hand. His eyes turning up towards hers and glimmering with just the slightest hint of oncoming tears. "Its just a stupid crush, I know, but I never had highschool to learn anything else. I never had girls to talk to and how- how. . . I dont know what this is."
"Its all new to me, everything is new to me, or close enough. You at least have something to compare this with, all I have is the sixth grade and a note from Mira Cox." Shrugging and smiling slightly he finds her hand and pulls it towards him.
"I dont know what to ask, I dont know what Im asking. . . I kinda need you to lead me right now, otherwise I just know Ill land smack on my face and I'd rather not have to have my first heartbreak quite yet."
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Post by Tricity~Wire on Mar 16, 2005 1:05:48 GMT -5
hmm talk about pressure. guess if i was dormant for so many years without any human contact, i would be interested in anyone who showed me interest. *tricity said, standing back from him...not sure how to react to what he was saying.* then maybe we shouldnt really carry this any further...i dont want you to get attached just because im a "nice person" and show you affection. i think i would be questioning every second if you really liked me for me or just because i showed you a smiling face and a helping hand to guide you through the terrible things that have happened to you. *tricity swallowed hard and there was an awkward silence for a beat before she said something* of course, that doesnt mean i want to stop helping you through whats happened. i still do...
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