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Post by Izzy Morris on Aug 24, 2009 7:13:48 GMT -5
I had Shannon’s hand and I was pulling him close behind me as we trekked one of the paths of Black Pine Forest. Upon finding nothing to do at the Rath and Ruins it was decided that coming to explore the forest was a good idea. Time was passing slowly, or so it seemed. It wasn’t so much the forest but Shannon’s company. When he was around I took more time enjoying the passing moments and I could feel the time passing slower.
Once we reached a small clearing I ceased my tugging, not that I was working that hard pulling anyway. “Well what do you say to having a seat and enjoying nature for a while.” At that moment it had dawned on me how much warmer my hoody was making things so I decided to take it off for now and use it as something to sit on, granted Shannon wanted to stop here.
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Post by Shannon on Aug 24, 2009 18:47:11 GMT -5
The woods were so secluded and quiet. It calmed my agitated mood. I looked up through the branches of the tree, admiring the interesting angle. While doing so, I was backing up. My ankles caught on a rather large log and I fell backwards, looking like a drowning bird as I flailed trying to regain my balance. I failed miserably and landed flat on my back on the soft moss on the other side of the log. I decided it was better not to move and waited for the laughter from Izzy. "Well... that was graceful..."
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Post by Izzy Morris on Aug 24, 2009 23:42:39 GMT -5
I was sure it wasn’t the polite thing to do, but I couldn’t help but laugh. “Y-you…. looked like a bird!” I was so choked by laughter that I fell to my knees and had to hold my mid-section to keep from falling face first into the ground.
Once I had calmed down enough I crawled over on my hands and knees to the log so that I could peer over it. “So Birdy how’s the other side of the log treating you?” I reached a hand out to poke him, but my arm was short and I could not reach him.
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Post by Shannon on Aug 24, 2009 23:50:18 GMT -5
I groaned, covering my eyes wishing I could sink six feet into the earth and never have to come back up. "It's laughing at me." I sat up slowly, my knees still hooked over the log. "That was embarrassing," I stated in a matter-of-fact way. I ran my fingers through the hair at the back of my head, wishing I was a bird so I could hide in the comfort of my own feathers.
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Post by Izzy Morris on Aug 25, 2009 0:04:25 GMT -5
Realizing that poking him was not going to happen I latched onto his pants and pulled myself over the log and onto him. “Well I thought it was very well played. I feel much better after having laughed like that. I didn’t know I could laugh like that anymore…guess that shows how long it’s been huh?” I laid my head on his chest and watched some of the leaves from last fall dance around in the slight breeze that was blowing through at the moment.
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Post by Shannon on Aug 25, 2009 0:09:04 GMT -5
I grinned even though I still felt ridiculous. "I really thought I had gotten over my total lack of self awareness. I guess I was wrong." I rested one arm across her shoulders. The sense of inner peace this place created was impossible to ignore. It pushed away my thoughts of my parents and the despair I felt of being away from Jase. All I could think about in this moment was how comfortable I was and how happy I felt now.
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Post by Izzy Morris on Aug 25, 2009 0:41:29 GMT -5
“Well I suppose that’s something we can work on later in the future. It’s a great plan for a day that nothing is happening on.” I made no effort to move. Truth be known I was way to comfortable to move. So unless Shannon wanted me off I was going to lay here and observe the nature while rising and falling gently with his breathing.
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Post by Shannon on Aug 25, 2009 0:48:49 GMT -5
I placed my free hand back on the ground so I could rest the back of my head against it. "I really hope there's nothing out here that could eat us..." I tipped my head back, watching as a delicate pink butterfly landed on one of the fall flowers. It made me think of a song by Hawthorne Heights. One of the songs that Jase had tied me to a chair and forced me to listen to. Now I liked it enough to listen without the manhandling. Let's try to remember these days back in December.
Our lives were very different, I was lonely when we first met.
A small upstairs apartment, driving through the darkness
To get back home before they knew you were even gone.
You don't have to speak because I can hear your heartbeat.
Fluttering like butterflies searching for a DRINK.
You don't have to cover up how you feel when you're in love.
I always know I'm not enough to even make you think.
Please slow down girl.
We're moving way too fast for their world.
We've gotta make this last.
I miss you so much, a self inflicted coma
The days drag on like marathons,
I'm running with barefeet.
And when I feel the stress, I'm lonely and depressed
I picture you in the dress
You wore four weeks ago.
You don't have to speak because I can hear your heartbeat.
Fluttering like butterflies searching for a DRINK.
You don't have to cover up how you feel when you're in love.
I always know I'm not enough to even make you think.
Please slow down girl.
We're moving way too fast for their world.
We've gotta make this last.
I know it hurts to feel so all alone.
I'm by myself, more than you could know.
If only they were all alone.
They were all alone.
Please slow down girl.
We're moving way too fast for their world.
We've gotta make this last.
Slow down girl.
We're moving way too fast for their world.
We've gotta make this last.
I know it hurts to feel so all alone.
I'm by myself, more than you could know.
If only they were all alone.
They were all alone.
They were all alone.
They were all alone. |
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Post by Izzy Morris on Aug 25, 2009 12:20:05 GMT -5
I laughed a little at the eating comment. “Ya know I heard about a ferocious white bunny with razor teeth and claws. It can also shoot laser beams out of its red eyes.” I smiled at the idea. “Sounds scary I know but I’m not afraid, you’re here after all.” I pulled my right arm up being as that was the direction my head was turned and traced circle patterns on Shannon’s collarbone more focused on where I was tracing then my moving index finger.
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Post by Shannon on Aug 25, 2009 15:08:53 GMT -5
"Hmph, rabbit. So terrifying..." I watched the butterfly flutter to land on a nearby tree. My bangs fell across my eyes, obscuring them a little. This moment felt surreal and I didn't want it to end. I didn't move afraid that if I did, this peaceful moment would shatter into a thousand pieces. I just laid there, enjoying the attention. I twisted a finger in the sleeve of her shirt as if that could keep her there forever.
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Post by Izzy Morris on Aug 25, 2009 21:24:17 GMT -5
“So Shannon, what are your plans for the rest of this summer?” It had occurred to me just then that the summer was about to end and School was short to start. It made me wonder that in the midst of all the hustle and bustle of school if Shannon and I would drift apart. I squeezed my eyes shut to push that thought away and awaited for Shannon’s voice to chime in and make the thought stay away.
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Post by Shannon on Aug 25, 2009 22:49:45 GMT -5
I sighed heavily. I seemed to be doing that a lot recently. "Well, probably the same thing I've been doing. I have to organize my apartment a little. I still have stuff in boxes in closets. Other than that, I don't really have any plans." Soccer practice was going to start soon and that would take a lot of my energy. Maybe it would distract me from my dangerous thoughts for a while.
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Post by Izzy Morris on Aug 25, 2009 23:28:50 GMT -5
“So do you think I could help you get all settled in? We could make it a day long project, maybe go to dinner after.” I stopped my circles for a moment so that I could tap him a few times and then continue my circles once more.
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Post by Shannon on Aug 25, 2009 23:32:06 GMT -5
I nodded slowly. "I'm sure that would help. It's hard for me to get the ambition to unpack on my own sometimes." I reached out slowly toward the butterfly, being careful not to scare it away. I crawled onto my hand, seeking the salt on my skin. It's wings fluttered slowly and I pulled my hand back toward us, holding the delicate pink creature in the open palm of my hand.
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Post by Izzy Morris on Aug 25, 2009 23:42:57 GMT -5
I turned my head slowly to see why it was that Shannon was moving. When I saw the butterfly I had to fight the urge to gasp. It was the single most beautiful thing I had ever seen in my life. I whispered as quietly as I could. “Shannon…. that’s amazing.” I re-adjusted my head so that I could watch it move with its silent beauty.
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