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AE SUMMER BALL
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HI! TIMELESS IS HOSTING THIS ENDEAVOR. SO IT'S SUMMER! HAMILTON GOT TO HAVE A WINTER BALL, SO WHY DON'T WE HAVE A SUMMER BALL! IT'S AT THE BEACH, AND BRING SWIM GEAR! NO BOTHERANCE WITH CHARRIE SHEETS OR CBERS. WE START NOW!
submitted by Timeless, age 15, The Beach
(July 9, 2017 - 4:56 am)
(July 9, 2017 - 4:56 am)
Sorry I didn't get back sooner! I didn't see this!
~Storm
I stand, feeling bored and forlorn. Suddenly I look up and see Wren coming towards me. 'Oh no!' My mind cries out. 'what am I going to do if she sees me?! I don't want any more trouble...I just...oh she's looking right at me. Should I say something? Should I...DO something?'
"Hello, Wren." I say hesitantly.
"Hey." Wren replies, I look down at her, wondering if her mother is as pretty as she is*
There is a long silence, then Wren speaks again. "Care to dance?"
I swollow hard. 'Nows your chance, kid-o.'
"Uh..Sure. I-I mean yeah! If-If you want to."
'Why are you such a nerd?!' I scold myself. 'say yes like you mean it!'
"I'd love to." I say, hoping she won't laugh at my embarrassment. I offer her my hand, feeling awkward, but hopful. "I really woudl."
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*Do AEs have mothers and fathers?
(August 16, 2017 - 6:51 pm)
And in reply to your footnote, I'm not actually sure...
(August 17, 2017 - 8:31 am)
Wren~
"I really would," Storm says.
He's not mad, I think, relieved. And I don't think I'm the only awkward one, either. I smile. Our eyes meet, just for a moment, and I look away, tucking a piece of loose hair behind my ear.
On the dancefloor, Storm and I don't have much trouble. We stumble now and again, but I only step on his toes once, thank goodness. When the music stops, We sit on the edge of the pier, dangling our bare legs into the water. Finally, I bring up the subject we're both thinking about, but neither of us want to remember.
"I'm sorry about what happened," I start, avoiding Storm's eyes and looking at the water instead. "It was entirely my fault, and I overreacted and dramatized it." I look at my feet.
For a minute, we sit in silence, watching the sun set.
Then, finally, Storm speaks.
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I don't know Storm well enough yet to know how he would respond in this situation, so I'll hand it over to you, Silver.
(August 17, 2017 - 8:30 am)
~Storm
I sit next to Wren on the pier, feeling both pleased and relieved. I think about what happened, wondering whether or not to bring it up. Maybe it's better to leave the past in the past? But Silver always says to talk about what bugs you...The debate in my head ends when Wren speaks up.
"I'm sorry about what happened." She looks into the water, a strand of hair falling from behind her ear across her face. "It was entirely my fault, and I overreacted and dramatized it."
I start to speak, but pause, thinking carefully about what I want to say. Finally, I begin. "It wasn't just your fault. It was as much mine as anyones. I shouldn't have asked anyone out in the first place. I didn't mean to hurt you or Anna. I wish Key haddn't shipped us...but it's just like her to." I turn my face away so Wren won't see my anger towards Key. "I feel bad for both you and Anna and I don't know how to make it up to you...I don't want a girl friend. Not yet anyway...I-I guess I'm just to shy." I stand up quickly, embarrassed and deathly afraid that I'll hurt someone more. "I...I should probably go. I'm so sorry." I turn and start to walk away...
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Sorry so short- I hope this is okay...I wasn't really sure what to do next, so I thought I would end it there. :)
(August 17, 2017 - 10:50 am)
Wren~
"I-I should probably go. I'm so sorry." Storm stands and moves to leave.
"Wait!" I say, involuntary catching him by the wrist. I tried to think of something to say. I hadn't really planned this far, and am starting to wish I had just let him leave. But it's too late now. You could cut the tension between us with a knife. Storm looks at expectantly.
"Please don't go," I say. "I-I shouldn't have brought up the subject. I'm sorry. The past is in the past. I know I probably didn't make the best first impression," I force a smile and stand up, still holding Storm by the hand. "But I hope we can still be friends?"
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Sorry it's short! I guess that's just how these exchanges between Wren and Storm tend to be. XD
(August 17, 2017 - 5:02 pm)
"Wait!"Wren cries, reaching out and catching my wrist. I trun to look at her, feeling uncomfortable. We stand like this for a moment, Wren seems to be choosing her words carefully, or maybe she's just thinking that I'm a weirdo and trying not to show it...I don't know.
"Please don't go." That catches me off gard. She doesn't want me to leave? Don't I seem like a total jerk to her by now? "I-I shouldn't have brought up the subject. I'm sorry. The past is in
the past. I know I probably didn't make the best first impression," she says, smiling shyly at me. "But I hope we can still be friends?"
A smile crawls across my face, though I didn't plan on smiling. "Of course we can still be friends, Wren." I say, letting my hand slip into hers. "I-" I pause, thinking about what I want to say. "Thank you...I'm glad you don't want me to go..." I swallow, then blurt the nest part out very fast. "And I'm glad you don't think that I'm a total jerk. Even though I am and I'm really sorry about it."
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Short...again ;)
(August 18, 2017 - 12:48 pm)
Wren~
"It's okay," I say. "Nobody's perfect."
Silence. Again. Why do I always get into awkward situations like this?
I look down, promptly releasing Storm's hand when I realize I'm still holding onto it.
"Well, um," he stutters. "Do you wanna go look at some of the sand castles? I was going to." He asks.
"Sure!" I reply.
We walk through the warm sand in silence, but when we come across the first castle, I gasp. In front of me in an entire row of once-majestic sand sculptures, all smashed. Storm seems taken aback too.
"Who would've done this?" I wonder, half to myself.
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Short, as always. I hope I didn't control Storm!
(August 18, 2017 - 5:10 pm)
Sorry I didn't write back sooner!! I didn't see this! So sorry.
~Storm
"It's okay, nobody is perfect." Wren says glancing at me.
I rub my palms against my jeans, wondering how to make things feel a little less awkward. 'She must feel so awkward right now...' I think to myself. 'this is very very bad...just SAY something!!!'
Wren looks away, letting go of my hand.
I blush, then stutter "Well, um, do you wanna go look at some sand castles?"
"Sure!" Wren replies, quickly.
I am relieved. We walk towards the sandy beach, when we get to the first castle I'm shocked to see that it is no longer standing.
Wren gasps and cries. "Who would've done this!?"
I look around, most of the AEs are standing around looking at each other and talking. It's only now that I notice the music has stopped.
"Something funny is going on..." I say slowly, still looking across the beach. "We should try to find out what..."
(August 25, 2017 - 10:57 am)
With Lock's encouragement, Wren goes off to find Storm, leaving me alone... again. But Lock did mention a book stand. Books are nice. Usually they don't leave you behind. I set off in search of a good book, preferably one that is incapable of walking away.
The book stand is crammed with books. In fact, the walls appear to be made of books! Percy Jackson, Harry Potter, Anne of Green Gables, Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates, Calvin and Hobbes, The Far Side, Bloom County... I choose Bloom County. Comics usually make me feel better when I'm lonely. I settle down on a log nearby, and begin to read.
(August 17, 2017 - 10:04 am)
Key~
I walk across the sand, barefeet tossing up sand. I have a sudden urge to dance on the sand, though I'm not sure why. The musicians are playing a lively irish tune, and I glance around for someone do dance with. I see Max and Raven standing on a pier, looking out towards the ocean. I walk over to them, smiling.
"Hey!" I call out, eager to get their attention. they turn towards me. "Would you like to dance, Max?" I ask, hopefully.
(August 17, 2017 - 10:59 am)
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(August 24, 2017 - 4:44 pm)