I can see the obvious pain in her eyes when her family is mentioned. I know better than to ask more into it. The last thing I need is a sobbing girl on my hands. I never know what to do with those. That's why I stay away from funerals. Do you just pat their back awkwardly and tell them you're sorry? Sorry for what? I didn't kill anyone so why am I apologizing? None of it ever makes any sense to me. As we land, I give her space and she finally looks up and thanks me. I shrug, running a hand through my hair awkwardly. I never know what to say in these situations. As she sits in the sand, I slowly sink to the sand across from her, content to bend my knees and rest my elbows on them as I watch her fingers trailing through the sand. I look back up and smile. "There's no better species to be. And you're a natural." I smile softly. I tell her about my family and she looks over, calling them fools. I let out a dry chuckle and look down at the sand, shaking my head. I've always considered myself the fool. Maybe I should have followed. I always think I know better though. I let that get to my head and here I am, alone. I look back up when she gets up, raising a brow at her sudden mention of racing. I start getting up, expecting her to run off down the beach but instead she surprises me by running straight into the water. I tilt my head, crossing my arms, content to watch for a moment as she runs deeper and deeper into the water before a wave crashes over her. I laugh despite myself, only stopping at her sudden question. "Are you kidding me? I ain't scared of nothin!" I yell indignantly as I race forward into the water, easily striding into the water. A few waves brush over me, plastering my hair to my head and I laugh as I reach her, sweeping my arm out to splash her with cold water. |