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Post by antonybastian on Nov 1, 2006 19:31:27 GMT -6
The tower was as silent as death, with the exception of the crickets that played their sweet songs. A figure sat, indian style, his his head leaning back against the wall. His iPod was sitting on his lap, and the sounds of Sufjan Stevens were floating out of the headphones and into his ear. He breathed steadily, the print on his Express shirt rising and falling with his chest. His eyes were closed, and dark-framed glasses rested on his nose.
The tower may have been the school's best makeout spot, but when it was empty, it worked wonders for stress relief. As the song transitioned into something a little more rock, his eyes closed more tightly.
He hadn't been expecting rock to come pouring out of those headphones.
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Post by Min-Sook Park on Nov 1, 2006 21:00:40 GMT -6
Nikki entered the tower. People told her that you weren't allowed to go up here. Who listens to that anyways? Also, Nikki could not stand mysteries. It just made her want to go on a adventure.
Nikki walked into the tower, not expecting anyone at all. After all, it was a new year. Why would people be makeing out? Nikki looked around the tower. She didn't see anyone, but wait. A figure sat criss-crossed.
She walked up to the guy. He seemed so relaxed, but was kind of lonely. "Hello," Nikki said to the boy. He didn't seem to hear her. Afterall, music was coming out of an iPod.
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Post by antonybastian on Nov 2, 2006 0:07:33 GMT -6
Antony lowered his head, opening his eyes so that he could change the sound.
Alt-Rock was not good for relaxing. As the screen on his iPod lit up, it made the room glow, and he jumped when he noticed the shadow of someone there, looming over him.
He looked up, startled, then realized it was Nikki.
"Hey!" He said brightly, "What're you doing up here?"
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Post by Min-Sook Park on Nov 2, 2006 19:44:15 GMT -6
The light was shining the room. It was very bright but the view was great. Nikki looked out the tower. She saw everything in Valkyrie Academy. It looked beautiful. Especially the fountain.
"Nothing," Nikki said,"I couldn't stand not knowing what is up here."
It seemed empty in here. She thought that already, but what else would you think in a place this deserted?
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Post by antonybastian on Nov 2, 2006 19:54:12 GMT -6
"It's nice up here. I found it, like two years ago, when I went through my uber-make-out-guy phase. Ever since, I've been coming up here alone to relax." He stopped, eyes blinking, then started again, "How've you been? I haven't seen you in a while!"
He enjoyed having friends around, being alone was just too lonely sometimes.
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Post by Min-Sook Park on Nov 2, 2006 19:56:48 GMT -6
"Well, i'm great." Nikki replied. "I could imagine you being in the phase." Nikki laughed. She was happy to see her friend after a while.
"Is this place actually relaxing?" Nikki asked surprised,"Don't people make-out here?" Nikki said. She couldn't imagine this palce being so relaxing. It was relaxing right now, but it couldn't be so relaxing.
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Post by antonybastian on Nov 2, 2006 20:00:38 GMT -6
"It's always relaxing on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and the first two weeks of school." He laughed, then continued, "Those are when it is empty. Other than that, I never come up here anymore. Not even when I'm with someone; a date is better than some scheezy tower."
He smiled, "School a bore already for you?" He asked her, "I've already got a weeks worth of work. That's what I get for taking all AP classes." He frowned, "I don't even get to do sports this year, either. I had to take a job on the paper, instead. No field-hockey for me."
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Post by Min-Sook Park on Nov 3, 2006 22:30:39 GMT -6
"Yup. It's boring," Nikki agreed,"There's so much work, no time for sports!" Nikki started to think if she should tell Antony about Jem. He was a friend, but would he tell everyone else? She started tp think if she should tell or not. This was a hard decision.
"Well, I saw this guy.....His name is...Jem." She finally said. It wasn't easy but oh well. Hopefully he won't tell everyone in school. what kind of friend would he be?
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Post by antonybastian on Nov 3, 2006 23:50:52 GMT -6
Antony paused, trying to remember if he knew the guy or not, "Jem...never heard of him. Is he nice?" He asked, smiling.
Whenever he talked to people about crushed, he tended to get all flushed and think of Kylie. "I met a girl the other day. She's really nice, and I think I like her a lot." He looked away, "But tell me more about this Jem. What do you know about him?"
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Post by Min-Sook Park on Nov 4, 2006 10:26:09 GMT -6
"Well, not much.....He's really...nice..and...um...my type." Nikk paused almost every word. Antony was her friend, but it was hard to t alk about crushes with Nikki.
"I saw him in the courtyard," Nikki said with mroe confidence,"We don't know each other much, but I really like him. I don't even think he notices me..." Nikki started thinking about the beach party...Nobody to go with.
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Post by antonybastian on Nov 5, 2006 11:22:53 GMT -6
Antony laughed, "I'm sure he notices you!" He said, "You're hard to not notice. I mean, you're super-involved with sports, so you have a great body, and you have a really great personality to go along with it!"
Antony blushed, having realized what he just said. He tended to compliment people about things he shouldn't be talking about, like their bodies.
But it's not like you could blame him; he's a teenager.
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Post by Min-Sook Park on Nov 5, 2006 11:43:56 GMT -6
"Oh..Thanks," Nikki said. She had NEVER been complimented by a guy. With the exception of her sports skills. That felt awkward to Nikki because that was the first time she ever heard anything like that about her. She totally had to disagree with Antony though.
"Well, he probably thinks i'm crazy," Nikki said, "He caught me talking to him, out of all the guys here." Nikki didn't want to dump all of this on Antony. H was her friend, and she could tell him a lot. that's why Nikki loved having friends. Well, that was one reason.
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Post by antonybastian on Nov 9, 2006 18:38:55 GMT -6
Antony laughed, "It's all good. Guys don't think girls are crazy until they show up at their doorstep wearing a shirt with his face on it." He laughed, shaking his head, "Trust me."
Antony tapped his foot against the ground, wondering how long this tower had been empty today. It may have been early in the year, but it wasn't usually this empty. People sometimes came to study, too.
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Post by Min-Sook Park on Nov 10, 2006 10:56:39 GMT -6
Nikki laughed...It sounded more like she was giggling. Nikki had the same thought Antony had. It was empty in here. They had to be here for a while-especially Antony. This place was forbidden though. Maybe there are no people that go up here.
Nikki asked,"Is it always so lonely in here?" It was a beautiful sight when you looked out the window. It was awkward that nobody was up here today.
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