[Atoli01]

I really have no clue why Lan insisted on this whole thing anyways. He still had business to do in the next town back, so he told me to just go ahead. But trust me... I really, really didn't want to be here. I suppose I could avoid going to the beach, but he did go through all the trouble to buy us a hotel room and bathing suits. Not to mention that he gave me spending money too.

I had tried to convince him to get me the least revealing bathing suit he could find, but he just ignored my request. A light blue flowery bikini top, with a pair of light blue shorts to match. At least, on the bright side, it wasn't a bikini bottom or anything. I sighed and laid my towel out in the sand, sitting down on it.

'Hey, aren't you going to do anything anytime soon? Time's tickin' away!' Such an annoying watch! Couldn't I have gotten one that was more... pleasant? I stuck my tongue out at the object and went to slip it off of my wrist. 'Don't think of tak-' Clunk. The watch dropped off of my wrist and into the sand. I grinned a little and stuck it on top of my towel. "Ah ah ah~ That's what you get." I sighed a little and closed my eyes for a minute or two.

Other then swimming, there wasn't all that much to do at a beach. I glanced around and slid my white sandals off my feet. It didn't seem like there was anyone particularly interesting around--not that I would talk to anyone on my own will anyways. I went and put my sunscreen on and adjusted the bow in my hair. I wasn't going to go swimming quite yet, so there wasn't any real reason to put my hair down anyways. It would be nice to collect seashells or something.

[auntslappy282]

I looked around the shop. Today had been a boring day and I really didn't expect it to get any more interesting. I fiddled around with a piece of paper and a pen that laid on the counter. During the summer, more people came, but lately it had just been boring. My cross necklace hung around my neck, dangling over my tank top, and my red swim trunks which were a little big. I walked to the back of the store, my flip flops making clopping noises as I made my way towards the back. I approached the desk that sat in the back and fiddled around with the things that were on there.

I finally found my drawing book and my pencil. I walked back over to the store counter and pulled up a chair. I looked out into the ocean and among the beach, attempting to get an idea of something to draw. I tapped the eraser end of my pencil to my chin thinking. I didn't really have any good idea of what to draw, but I would figure it out eventually. Thats when I spotted a rather beautiful young lady who sat alone on the beach. I immediately put my pencil on the counter and jumped over the the counter. I mean, who needs doors?

I began walking rather quickly towards the girl who sat alone on the beach. I didn't run because that would just look tacky. I smiled as I approached her, getting a clearer view. I checked out her back and the rest of the features I could see, and I must admit, I liked it. I smiled to myself and then walked up to her, rather casually. I looked out into the ocean and smiled a corner smile. "Hey babe, Whatcha doing all out on the beach by your lonesome self?" I asked.

[Atoli01]

I could feel the presence of someone behind me, which, trust me, was something I was dreading. My hopes of whoever it was not talking to me were crushed in just seconds, though. At what the man said--or at least, hopefully a man, since I didn't bother looking behind me--I jumped up a little. "M-m-me?" I looked around quickly, but to my utmost regret, saw no one else in the area. Just great.

I sighed and looked behind me. I blinked a couple of times when I saw the guy though. Lifeguard, right? Or, at least, he was in a lifeguard swimsuit. What was he doing flirting with random girls, in that case? I sighed again and glanced back up at him. "My friend... just told me to go ahead without him. Had some business to do." There really wasn't any point in lying to him, so I was just going to be straightforward about it.

[auntslappy282]

I was a little disappointed when she talked about someone else to be honest. I was hoping she'd be single. It seemed that all the hot girls on the beach were in a relationship, or just didn't want one with a messily, non muscular loser of a life guard. I sighed and flopped down on the beach next to her, pulling my knees up to my chest with a sigh. "Well I should probably get back to the shop... Though no one is going to buy anything because no ones here," I said with a sigh. I pulled myself up from the ground and dusted the sand off from my shorts.

I looked over at her, a hopeful look in my eyes. "Hey if your waiting for your friend, would you like to drop by my stand and talk? I can give you a free drink if you'd like," I said with a pathetic smile. "Well, I'll be in that shack if you wanna come hang out," I said, pointing to the snack shack I was working at. I turned towards the shack, hoping that I would get company, from a hot lady non the less.

[Atoli01]

When he sat down next to me, I couldn't help but glance over at him. I guess he was one of those friendly talkative guys right? Only... no guys ever really came up and talked to me. I nodded at what he said though, kind of relieved he was leaving. In a way, I guess. Although, talking to someone would be a pretty decent way to pass the time.

I blinked a couple times at his suggestion, though. I didn't think I would actually get the chance to talk to him any longer. I nodded at what he said though and watched him walk off. I still sat there, debating for a minute or two on whether to follow him or not. I really didn't have anything to do to pass the time, and I guess just talking to a person for a bit wouldn't hurt. "Hey, hey wait!" I quickly jumped up off my feet and ran over to the guy. "W-what's your name?"

[auntslappy282]

I practically slouched back to the shack until I heard the girl from before yell to me. I jumped, a little excited as my heart began to race. I immediately straightened up and turned to face the girl, a smile on my face. I stopped to wait for the girl to catch up with me. I held my hands in my pockets and grinned, feeling rather accomplished. I smiled even wider as she approached. I realized just how beautiful she was. But I guess I felt that about practically every women I encountered. I smiled and then waited to answer her question till she caught up.

"Names Spike. How about you?" I asked, the smile turning into something that could be classified as cooler. I started to head back over to the shack. Now that I had a lady to hang with, it was all good. I couldn't help my smile widening in excitement. I couldn't help it, but I looked like a goof ball. I chuckled slightly to myself.

[Atoli01]

"My name's Kieru. Kieru Kiseki. Everyone... just calls me Kie, though." I couldn't help but grin at him a little. I normally disliked talking to people, and still did, really. Its was just that I really had nothing better to do, and I'd rather not start going over my life story in my head. Well, what I remembered about it, at least. If it weren't for my watch, I wouldn't even know my own name.

I sighed a little, but looked back up at Spike. "You're a lifeguard, right? I mean... with the shorts and all..." I wasn't very good at starting up conversations, so I normally didn't even attempt to. The only exception would be around Lan, since we were practically best friends. And I could read his mind when I wanted to, so that made it a bit easier on me.

[auntslappy282]

I smiled when she told me her name. "Thats a pretty name." I said, continuing to smile. I just wanted to try my hardest to be nice. I always managed to get people to hate me in the end. Or get beaten up, one or the other. I continued to walk, until we managed to get to the shack which wasn't to far from where her towel was. I smiled as she asked, grabbing a coke for me and her, handing her her's. "Yeah, I'm a life guard. Well not right now. But I switch shifts later in the evening and then I'm a life guard. At the moment, I'm a lame person running a snack shop, welcome!" I said with a giggle. I hope I wouldn't scare her off.

I pulled my seat back up and moved my drawing book and pencil off of the counter and onto the floor. It would be weird if she asked what was in there. I'd rather not tell her I draw. It just felt awkward. I sighed and took a swig of my coke. I was just happy no one else was around to yell at me for giving away a free coke. I'd just take it off my pay check or what not.

[Atoli01]

The second he mentioned my name, a small blush spread across my face. I wasn't used to guys talking to me, much less talking to me like Spike was. Most guys just walked right past me, without a second thought. "Um... t-thank you." I tried to cover my face slightly with my arm, just hoping that I would stop blushing sometime in the next five years.

When we got back into the shop, I went over and pulled up a chair from the side of the room so that I was sitting on the other side of the counter, in front of Spike. I smiled and muttered another thank you to him as he handed me a drink. I guess he wasn't all that bad. I took a couple sips of my coke, but looked back up at him when he started talking again. I smiled at him and laughed a bit. Good guy with a bit of humor?

[auntslappy282]

I smiled softly at Kie. She really was pretty... I looked down at my coke and then took another swig. "Oh! So where are you visiting from?" I asked with a curious look. I really would like to know, though I knew it wouldn't be important in the long run. This girl could never possibly fall for an idiot like me, could she? The thought was interesting, but a girl who would fall in love with me must be desperate. I mean seriously. It was almost funny.. It would be if it weren't so sad to be honest.

I took another swig of my coke and then decided to ask another question for her to answer. "So what are you doing at the beach?" I asked a smile on my face. I finished of my coke in one last long swig and then tossed it in the trash can next to the counter, a frown on my face when I missed. I picked it up and then came back over to Kie.

[Atoli01]

"Well, I live all the way back in Lamenolai, but my best friend wanted to come to the beach. We've been traveling for quite a while now, but its entertaining enough, I guess," I replied to his question, smiling a little. I thought back to a couple weeks ago, when we first started wandering over to here. All thanks to his lovely idea to get out and see the world. It wasn't the worst idea ever, and I had the money to from my parents. Parents that I didn't really even remember, to be honest.

I had to think about his next question a little bit though. "Well... I don't really know, to be honest. He wanted to get out and see more of the world. He's a little strange." I sighed, but I couldn't help but smile at the thought of him. I wondered when he would finally get here? I left my bag in my hotel room, so I hoped he wouldn't call me anytime soon.

[auntslappy282]

I got excited when she said he was just a friend, but I wouldn't let it show. I was getting a sneaking suspicion that they were more then friends, but you can't be jumping the shark this early. I sighed and continued to listen to the girls voice. It was very sweet and nice to hear. I smiled softly as I just listened to her voice. I guess some people could call it creepy, but I guess you can't diss it till you try it can you? Once you meet a girl with a voice like spring, you can't quit listening to the voices of people. I really was a hopeless romantic wasn't I?

All  my hopes I had before kind of went down the drain when she said talked about her friend, starting to look dreamy eyed. How could a lame kid get in between love? I sighed slightly, but not letting my frustration show. I would be sure to not be a total idiot and show that I was jealous. Jealousy just isn't cool. It just seemed that all the girls I like didn't really like me back, and I knew that the girls who hung around my life guard post just wanted and image and just found me disgusting. It was sad to say the least, but the truth hurts.

[Atoli01]

I sighed quietly at the silence and took a couple more sips of my drink. It was quite refreshing in this hot weather. I put my drink back down on the counter and looked outside the shop at the ocean. It seemed like everyone out there was having fun, bot honestly? It was just water. I didn't see all the entertainment in it. I guess that was just me, though. Even robots found entertainment in it, apparently.

My train of thought was quickly interrupted by the feeling of a sneeze coming along. I quickly bit my lip, trying to keep it back, but I failed, of course. Right after I sneezed, I ducked behind the counter, hopefully before Spike saw me. Well, me and my ears, tail, and wings. It was just so embarrassing having people see me like this! I mean, really!

[auntslappy282]

I jumped up in the air at least a foot, not helping the fact that I did have wings and this caused me to fly higher. I landed on the ground, a foot in the air and my hands held up defensively in front of my face. I looked around and then noticed that Kie was no where to be seen. I looked around, settling back down onto my two feet. I looked over the counter and saw her. He had her ears, a tail, and wings showing. Obviously a Khuna. I sighed, realizing that since she was a Khuna, and I was a Ferrikoon, there was no way love would be an option.

I realized she was hiding and I laughed slightly. "So when you sneeze your ears and stuff pops out? Thats kinda cute! I guess it's the same boat that when I'm startled my wings pop out and I fly rather high. But I've just been jumping really high lately," He said, pretty much just talking to himself. He leaned back over the counter and sat down, whistling slightly.

[Atoli01]

I was too preoccupied with trying to hide myself that I didn't even realize what happened to Spike. With his wings, and all. I pulled my knees up to my chest and held my breath, just praying that my ears, tail, and wings would disappear before he found me. And unfortunately, those prayers were all in vain. I bit my lip and looked up at him once he started talking.

"Everyone always says its cute! I just don't get it! Even Lan said it was cute. He shouldn't even know what... never mind. But..." I got up on my knees and peeked over the counter, only to see Spike's wings still there. "your wings pop out?" I guess it made me feel a little better. A little. I twitched one of my ears and frowned. "At least you don't have to worry about having ears and a tail on top of that." I flicked my tail slightly and slid back down on the other side of the counter. It was still embarrassing!