Bang the Doldrums [ Braxton ]

[Braxton McKenneth]

[/color]kiss -- or whatever it happened to be -- between friends was normal for him and even if he did date people on a regular basis, Emilie just wasn't his type.

He had come down to an explanation about his behavior. He only had the love from his mother for a short time, and now sought out that comfort from others. It wasn't the same, but it felt just as good.

Braxton rolled his eyes and turned away from the water. "Hmm, alright then." He replied with a small shrug. Subject change -- let's see.. "You know that dance thing you were talking about -- I've been thinking.." He began. "I'm gonna make a huge scene. I've still got some kinks to work out, but I plan on totally screwing with the teachers." He smiled. Pure heaven.[/ul][/size][/color]

[Emilie Austen]

"You have fun with that," Emilie said with a small laugh. She walked to the water and slipped off her shoes, walking in and picking up shells as she went.

[Braxton McKenneth]

[/color]shallow water. He looked down at his now soaking wet jeans and shoes but continued wading into the water. He rolled up the sleeves of his jacket, showing a few cuts across his wrist and began reaching his hand into the water, hoping to pick something up that was slightly interesting.[/ul][/size][/color]

[Emilie Austen]

"You ok? Looked like you almost slipped," She observed, a look of concern on her face.

[Braxton McKenneth]

[/color]touching it. He saw a small yellow fish and attempted to grab it, knowing he never would. The only pet he had ever had was a fish and all it did was sit there. He had tried to make it do tricks, but it never worked, so he just decided they were better to eat.

He straightened up and turned towards Emilie. "Ah, but I didn't. I wanted to add a little dramatic effect." He said, pointing a finger at her. He looked at his wrist and quickly pulled down the sleeves of his jacket.[/ul][/size][/color]

[Emilie Austen]

"If you say so," She said, looking at him curiously and bending down to pick up another shell.

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[Braxton McKenneth]

[/color]worth mentioning.

He sat himself down on a rock, picking his feet up and staring at the water. It was crystal clear so you could see anything that moved beneath your feet. One of the pluses of living in Florida. Probably one of the only pluses.

He honestly didn't know why he did some of the things he did but he'd been getting some wake up calls lately and it had him thinking about where he was headed. He hated thinking about this kind of stuff or thinking at all. He slightly pulled up his jacket sleeve and ran his fingers across his wrist.[/ul][/size][/color]

[Emilie Austen]

Emilie waded over to the rock Braxton was sitting on and sat next to him. Quietly, she said, "It's pretty hot for a jacket."

[Braxton McKenneth]

[/color]down at his side. Shit. He looked down, his fringe falling in front of his face. He shut his eyes for a moment then slightly glanced at Emilie. He always wore a jacket, didn't matter what the weather was. It hid things, most of the time pretty good.

He could see the red tips of his hair out of the corner of his eye and softly sighed. "Not to me." He answered, embracing his knees.[/ul][/size][/color]

[Emilie Austen]

She looked at him sadly, but decided now wasn't the time to talk about it. Instead, Emilie turned her gaze to the flock of sea gulls that flew over their heads and toward the boardwalk.

[Braxton McKenneth]

[/color]Damn it"[/b] He muttered, standing there trying to remove the small splinter. The day just kept getting better.

He shoved a [/color]kid out of the way to go collect his skateboard only to find it gone. He cursed and looked around, but it was no where to be seen. He kicked the ground, hoping to let some anger out, muttering curses under his breath.[/ul][/size][/color]

[Emilie Austen]

Emilie followed him back to the boardwalk after picking up her flip flops from the beach. "What happened?"

[Braxton McKenneth]

[/b] He replied, beginning to walk on ahead. It wasn't bad enough that he had hardly gotten any sleep last night, but when he finally thought he was cheering up, something else had to happen. Story of his life.[/ul][/size][/color]

[Emilie Austen]

"Oh," She said, tucking a lock of hair behind her ear. She looked over to the school and at the darkening sky and added, "We should be getting back."

[Braxton McKenneth]

[/b] He turned back around and kept on walking.[/ul][/size][/color]