Where Are We?

[Drunken-Fox]

Sly cringed inwardy, noticing how X-Larain saw her pulling at her pant leg. Before she could say anything to defend herself everything just started to run before her eyes. X-Larain fell as the dog knocked her over, and Seth ran from the room. She hadn't noticed anything wrong with him, but still X-Larain told her to go to him. Ya right! Sly ran to X-larains side, realizing the dog had realy hurt her. [glow=black,2,300]"X-Larain?" [/glow]She didn't answer, but Sly noticed how her breath came back and calmed as she fell unconsiouse. Sly suddenly turned from anxiouse secretive girl to a mother within seconds. [glow=black,2,300]"Ari can you carry X-Larain upstairs?" [/glow]Sly was now standing up calmly, knowing X-Larain would be ok, but also noticed how clamy her skin was. Was she sick, or having a nightmare? Sly walked into the kitchen only to return with a hot water bottle. [glow=black,2,300]"Janco if you grab your stuff I can show you were your room is."[/glow] Sly stood from checking X-Larains temperature again with her hand. Satisfied she began to show them upstairs, Amy walking obidiently behind her.

Once Sly got to the top she walked to the middle of the hallway opening a door for Janco. She was silent as she continued down the hall to X-Larain's room. After Ari gently set X-Larain into her bed, Sly began to work at tucking her in, placing the hot water bottle on her stomach. Air left the room, alowing Sly to work with the girl, making sure she didn't have any further injury's.

Sly was about to leave, thinking X-Larain was fine, but the pale girl began to moan helplessly in her sleep, must be dreaming... Sly stood for a moment, thinking. Suddenly she turned and left the room, leaving the door open. She walked into her room across the hall from X-Larain's, and went straight for her worn out pack. Sly rumaged threw it for sometime, her long orange hair draping down into her eyes. [glow=black,2,300]"AHA!"[/glow] She jumped up and walked back to X-Larains room were the girl still slept. [glow=black,2,300]"You need this more then I do..."[/glow] Sly looked down on the pale girl, and then placed a loving kiss on the hand made dream catcher she held in her hand. Years before her own grandmother had made her the dream catcher because of her sleep disorder, it had worked all these years. [glow=black,2,300]"Take care of my friend grandma, I fear she needs you more than me..." [/glow]Sly whispered with closed eyes, then she tied the catcher to X-Larain's bed post. It was a light brown leather, weaved with black leather ties and held two red beads, red for remeberance.

Once Sly figured her friend was ok she left the room quitly, intending to go for a shower. As she made her way down the hall with her shower basket she realized she had not seen Seth the whole time. What happened to him anyway? She wondered as she paused at his door. Sly was going to keep going but could here nothing in the room, and before she could stop herself she knocked. [glow=black,2,300]"Seth?...."[/glow] No one answered. [glow=Black,2,300]"Seth..." [/glow]Sly inched the door open, and noticed a figure lying on the bed, the lights were off and it was only about two Pm. Sly began to walk in, forgeting to even turn the lights on. [glow=black,2,300]"Seth, are you...ok?" [/glow]She was now looking down at him from the side, clutching her towl to her chest, she had left the basket on the floor outside. Sly brought the towl down, and leaned in closer to see Seth's face clearer. What am I doing in here! Her heart was beating rappidly, she was feeling somewhat scared, but she also sensed something was wrong with Seth. "Seth!" Sly whispered softly, more to herself than anything. Seth was asleep, but he had been crying. Reaching out, Sly hesitently set her hand on Seth's cheek wiping at a tear that lingered with her thumb. [glow=black,2,300]"Seth..." [/glow]She wispered softly as her hair dangled down apone his face.

[WindingWind]

Seth had layed in bed for several minutes, he was exhusted, mentaly, and had fallen asleep. The pain that had erupted in his mind had now dulled, but had not left yet. What do all these dreams and voices mean? Before he could even mule it over in his sleep he heared it again.

*Seth...*

Instead of the pain erupting and intensifying again it all together died away. Seth could almost feel a cool hand brushing the pain away, and he could now feel himself moving closer to the caress, wanting the gentle touch to never end. Wiered dream, he thought but he still felt nothing but peace wash over him. [glow=black,2,300]"Seth"[/glow] Seth held his breath slightly as the voice continued, it was soft and caring this time, rather than screaming for help. The voice from before... I know that voice... Seth was now aware of some unease that crept from his stomach. Sta... He rumaged threw his mind, trying to catch the name that was there, but seemed to run everytime he tried to recall it. Stac....

Seth's eyes opened slightly, and looked straight up, it was dark in his room and he couldn't make out anything right away. Suddenly he could feel something on his face, it tickled slightly. The same image of a smiling blond, green eyed girl came to his minds eye. Seth shot his eyes open as he seen red flash before his mind, and he now saw her, the girl from his dreams. [glow=beige,2,300]"STACEY!" [/glow]He lunged forward off the bed, starteled, and almost knocking the girl down. Before she could loose her footing and fall, Seth grabbed for her, wrapper her in a desperate hug, not wanting to let her go. He was much taller then her and for some reason felt grief wash over him. Why am I so sad, I remembered her name! and...she's...here. Seth's thoughts broke as he began to sob helplessly into the girls neck. "[glow=beige,2,300]Stacey...Stacey.." [/glow]He couldn't stop crying, nor let the girl go. He began to shake and wanted to almost scream, but he merly continued to hug the girl and shut his eyes tight as he sobbed. [glow=beige,2,300]"Stacey.."[/glow] He whispered softly, [glow=beige,2,300]"I'm sorry.."[/glow] He had no clue why he felt he had to appologise, but all the same he did. He may not have remembered any of his past, but he now remembered this girl, who he undoubtfully loved.

[Dermot]

Janco raised a brow in surprise when the chair tipped. He didn't do anything imediatley, because he figured the girl would get up. But a loud smacking sound caught his attention. He stood up and looked over. Amy had landed on her stomach, completely knocking out her breath. She leaped off her happily enough and trotted off a few feet. X-Larains head had hit the ground hard, and she swore then moaned for Sly to go after Seth. Seth? He wondered. He looked over to Seths seet, which was empty. That only confused him more. X-Larain had crawled to a corner and passed out. Sl asked if Ari could carry X-Larain.

Ari was up and over to X-Larain in a flash. "Of course," He said, his normally kind voice very serious. Sly reached up and checked the girls temperature with her hand. But there wasn't need for that, he could have told her. Her skin was quite hot and clamy. Even though he barely knew her, actually he didn't know her at all, but he was still worried. How hard hadshe actually hit her head? At least there was no blood. But what was wrong with Seth? She began to moan and move a bit, but then stopped, going completely limp. He looked at her with wide eyes. If it weren't for her soft breathing, he would have sworn she was dead.

Janco grabbed their stuff, easily carrying it up the stairs behind Ari and Sly. Sly opened a door and let Janco in. He threw his bags on to bed furthest from the stairs, and the other on on the other bed. While he was doing that, Ari was laying down X-Larain on her bed. He quickly left the room, seeing Sly was going to fix her up. He went to his and Jancos room, closing the door behind him. They sat on their beds and looked at eachother. Janco smiled, "What a first day!"

Ari just glared at him, unamused. "Oh come on," Janco said. "She'll be fine. Sly seems like the motherly type. And Seth..." His voice trailed off. "What was up with Seth?" Ari looked at Janco, then the door, then back to Janco. "You didn't see him leave?" Janco merely shook his head. "Oh, I don't know. He went rigid, stood up with hihands on his head and ran upstairs." Janco smiled again. "Maybe he's some sort psycho-path and we didn't know, neither do the girls. And he gets these head-aches?" He stood up, holding his hands to his head. "Then he goes all nuttso! Ya know? Swinging arounf a giant ax or saw or something." And evil look took over his face and he began swinging an imaginary ax. Ari through a pillow at him, but Janco neatly dodged it. "I'm to quick for you!" He laughed.

Ari jumped up at the taunt and ran at his 'brother'. Janco jumped out of the way, but Ari grabbed his heel, thowing him the other way. Janco grabbed onto Aris hand and pulled him down with him. There was footsteps out side the door, then a door opening. They heard Slys unmistakable oice call out for Seth softly. Janco smiled, "See everythings fine!" He playfully punched Ari in the jaw, which probably would have given anyone else a bruise. Ari returned it by shoving Janco into the wall, creating a thud sound.

They looked at eachother, listening to see if they'd woken X-Larain up. Then Janco started laughing. They stood up and walked out the door silently. Sly was in Seths room, nursing him as well.

They opened the door to X-Larain and peeked in. Janco shoved Ari, who tripped in surprisingly quiet. X-Larain was moaning again. She moved in her bed unnaturally, like she was trying to hit something. Janco raised a brow and Ari shrugged. "Probably nightmares," He murmered. He and Janco walked over to her and peered down at her in the dark. Suddenly, her eyes shot open, and tears began to stream out of them. She swiped out and punched Janco in the face. Her body jerked and then she fell limp. They looked at eachother in confusion, Janco rubbing his jaw.

They walked out of the room, confused. "For a girl, she's got a strong punch. Wonder what it would have felt like if she was concious." He whispered. And what was she dreaming about that made her so violent.. or more violent than I ought anyway... Suddenly, the heard Seth scream out the name 'Stacey'. sobs followed it. Janco was tempted to go in and see what was happening, but Ari put an arm on Jancos shoulder to stop him. They went into their roomed and Janco said, "I thought Slys name was Sly, not Stacey.." Ari shrugged. "Maybe he's having an emotional-break down." Ari rolled his eyes and pushed him onto the bed, "Read a book," He muttered, pulling out some paper and a pencil. He began to write a poem whilst Janco red his book about the medeival times.

[X-Larain]

X-Larain eyes opened slowly. Where was she? It was dark, but she could feel something cushony beneath her. A bed? She stopped breathing, struck with fear. Were her -what she thought were- dreams real? Was she really back... Her body began to tremble without her will or being cold, and silent sobs racked her body. She couldn't be. There was no. Hadn't she been eating cereal.. and the dog? There was a dog right?
But then she saw her night stand and calmed down a bit. It still had a white a clue candle on it, along with a feather with beads at the end, to write with to the spirits for help when neeeded. A dream catcher was on her bed post. Sly does this stuff too? She wondered. She tried sitting up, but her head ache came back just as violently. "Ahh!" She cried out, pain in her voice. She wanted to start screaming to make it go away, literally scream, but she covered her mouth with her hand.
She flopped back down, curled up and began to rock silently. The pain brought tears to her eyes and she began to cry... again. But why? She absolutely hated crying. The last time she'd cried-aside from when she moved here and her nightmares bugged her- was when her nightmares weren't nightmares, but reality. The hand on her mouth hurt for some reason. She could see a bruis on her knuckles. Why? What the hell? She thought.
That thought brought her back to what her dreams were. She began to cry even harder, scared even though she knew she was safe, her entire body shaking furiously. Her sobs were hiccupy and quite loud. She wrapped one arm around her legs, which she had pulled up to her chest, and one arm, the one that had been on her mouth, around her head, as if trying to take the pain away. She would give anything for it to go away. Why was it everytime Seth broke down, she was haunted by nightmares?!
Then she began coughing miserably, feeling like her insides were being ripped out. "No.." She sobbed. She repeated the word over and over in her scratchy, sobbing voice. But she couldn't get the images to stop coming. Every second of her time with them was renewed in her minds eyes. Every minute, down to the last painful second. Her pillow was now stained with tears. Suddenly, a sick feeling rose in her stomach, and she swung her legs over the bed to get up. She instantly became dizz and fell over onto the bed again, then slid to the floor. "Gah!" she moaned. She crawled to the door and used the handle to pull herself up. She felt so pathetic.
She opened the door and peered out into the brightness. It couldn't have been any later than two in the afternoon, bit it felt like two in the morning when she didn't sleep for three days. She moved along the wall, searching for the bathroom. She came to the stairs and began to walk down them. She could hear Seth saying 'Stacey' over and over, but her mind was too fogged and frightened of her dreams to even notice, let alone try and figure out what it meant. One the third step she tripped and fell down the stairs. Hell, what couldn't go wrong? Luckily though, when she landed, she didn't her head head. But she did managed to land with her arm beneath her. And as it soo happened, it was the one with the bruised hand! She moaned out, her sobs deforming the sound.
She made it to the bathroom just in time.
She slammed the door behind her, shut off the lights and threw up into the toilet. She hadn't thrown since about two years ago when she tried eating raw fish with stolen cabbage. She couldn't find anything else to eat. That was nasty, and this time was pointless. There was no reason for the vomet, but it happened anyway. She slumped again the toilet and continued to cry pointlessly until she fell unconcious again. Her last thought was about how weak she was.

(Ewwww...)

[Drunken-Fox]

Stacey? Sly heared him yell, but she had not expected him to get up so quickly, she stumbled back, but he caught her before she fell. Suddnely she could feel his hot embrace, feel as every one of his muscles seemed to quiver. Sly tried to back away and push, but she had no room to move in his arms, and so she was about to scream. For years the only embrace a man had ever given her were lashings, and so she too quivered helplessly. Ready to scream she sucked in a breath, but was stopped suddenly. Something warm was trickling down her back, causing her fear to melt. He's...Crying. Sly's mind cleared of all fear and calmed her breathing so she could hear his crooning. [glow=beige,2,300]"Stacey"[/glow] He couldn't seem to stop saying it, along with saying sorry. Who is Stacey...A former lover? At the thought Sly felt her stomach clench. Sighing she rapped her arms around him, placing her hand on his head, returning the embrace. Though she knew nothing about him, she was not one to let another suffer. [glow=black,2,300]"Shhh...I'm here..I'm here Seth." [/glow]He was sobbing silently now, and now became heavy as he leaned closer into her. He's not awake! She soon pushed forward slightly, knowing he was falling asleep, making him sit back down on the bed. To Sly's dismay he didn't let go, and she tumble ontop of him as he fell onto the bed. "[glow=black,2,300]Seth..." [/glow]Sly put her hands on either side of Seth and pushed, but his grip only tightened, [glow=black,2,300]"Seth...Please.."[/glow] She stopped pushing and looked down at him, knowing he couldn't hear her. She blushed helplessly as she straddled him in his bed, unable to pry his grip off her, she didn't want to disturb him, he seemed upset enough. Great I barely know him and I'm already in his bed! Sly groaned inwardly, in response Seth rolled to his side, taking her along. Perfect. She grumbled.

Sly sat for several seconds allowing Seth to hold her, debateing weather to call Ari or Janco, blushing she decided to wait it out. She waited and Seth only seemed to go deeper and deeper into sleep, before she knew it she to was becomeing tired. She had, the whole time, been pushing away from Seth with her hands on his chest, but she was drowsy and lost her energy to do so. Sly began to also drift off, along with becoming chilled. Before long she was cuddled into Seth, her head tucked gently under his chin as she slept.

[WindingWind]

Seth had no clue he had even fallen asleep, all he could remember was dreaming about a girl named Stacey, who is she? He wondered as he drowsly peeked at the window, wondering what time it was. Why am I so tired, he rubbed his tear tired eyes with his free hand and then stretched it as he closed his eyes again. Must be about five, he judged by the postion of the sun. He dropped his hand down and began to rub Sly's back, and she moaned in response. He smiled still with his eyes closed, resting his hand in her silky hair. She smells like lillies! He bent his head down and embraced Sly, breathing in a peacefull sigh.

He opened his eyes and looked down on Sly as she pressed closer to him for warmth. She was still dressed in her purple tanktop and worn out jeans that hugged her figure. Her hair was somewhat a mess as Seth continued to run his fingures threw it. She realy is beautiful, Seth closed his eyes again, Sly's body still pressed tightly against him.

Seth`s eyes suddenly shot open and looked down, SLY! He broke the ebrace and inched away. [glow=beige,2,300]" Sly?!"[/glow] He exclaimed in disbelief as she reached out to him to bring his warmth back. Seth finaly realized fully and scooted back too fast, out of Sly's reach. He fel to the floor with a load thud, banging his elbow. [glow=beige,2,300]"Sh*t!!!"[/glow] Seth lifted himself from the floor to his knee's, peeking over the bed as he grimaced in pain from his elbow. Again he opened his eyes as he spied Sly, marveling how cute she looked huddled on his bed. [glow=beige,2,300]"Sly...?"[/glow] He whispered helplessly, how did this happen? He looked her over again, Im going to hell!

[Dermot]

Within seconds of settling on their beds, Ari had fallen asleep. His deep, but strangley light, snore caused Janco to look over. His brother was sleeping peacefuly against the wall, his paper fslepped from his hand and Janco could see the words there.

Roses are red,
Violets are blue.
Sugar is Sweet,
and so are you.

But the roses are wilting,
the violets are dead.
The sugar pot's empty,
and so is your he--

Then the words trailed off with a line, showing when he'd fallen asleep. Janco book marked his book, set it on their nightstand and stood up. It was kind of a funny poem, givin the words and the things that had been happening. He shrugged. He took his brothers pencil and paper and set it on the nightstand as well. He pushed Ari over, literally, and he fell, sprawled out, on his bed. Janco heard something from downstairs and looked at his door. Slowly, he walked towards it and opened the door. Nothing, but X-Larains door was open. He peeked inside and she wasn't there. He went to Seths room to see Seth and Sly curled up peacefully in eachothers arms. He smiled at them and walked to the stairs.

He paused and listened, but there was no other noise. He descended down the stairs noislessly, and looked in the bright living room. It was hard to believe it was only a few ours after noon, but the sun was still shining up in the bright blue sky. He went into the dining room and then the kitchen. But there was nothing but Amy curled up under the table. He was about to head back upstairs when he heard something in the bathroom. He quietly opened the door, which wasn't locked. The room was dark, unlike the others. Then he saw her.

X-Larain had slumped over onto the floor by the toilet. He walked over to her and saw why. She had thrown up. Must have been sick... He thought. Still, he couldn't leave her lying on the cold hard floor. He grabbed a cloth and wipped down here face, which had grown sweaty. She scooped her up into his arms with a small amount of difficulty. He was rather tired.

He exited the bathroom with X-Larain in hisarms. Walking up the stairs with half closed eyes, he hugged her close to him, even though she trembled. He entered his room, the closest one aside from Seths, and lay her down on his bed. He covered her up and went and shut the light off. He was going to just sleep on the floor, but when he looked at her, she was still shaking. Or perhaps shivering. He flicked the lights off and walked over to the bed. Without jostling her too much, he crawled into bed beside her. She was facing in Aris direction so he went closer to the wall.

Pulling the covers over himself, he wrapped and arm almost protectively around her waist, drawing her closer. Every now and then her body would tremble, but they soon stopped as his warmth seeped through her. He knew she would probably kill him in the morning, literally. But she felt so good in his arms, that he made plans to get to know her. I mean, he didn't even know her, and here he was! It almost bugged him, which was weird.

He closed his eyes and fell asleep, holding X-Larain close to him.

[X-Larain]

She wasn't even sure how it happened. Not in the least. She thought back as best she could. She had gone to the bathroom.. and then..? Threw-up? Yes, she did throw up. Ugh. She was at least certain of that much. But she was in her bed. Again. It kind of annoyed her. This being brought to her bed without knowing how she got here had to stop. Seriously, it was really wierd for her. To have people caring for her. But this time it felt different. She was almost feeling happy. Almost; something was bugging her. Then she heard something.
A light snore came from in front of her, about six feet away and higher up than she. There was also a light snore behind her. And something warm behind her oo. Now that she kind of thought about it, there was warmth everywhere! Which was a surprise, since she was always cold when she slept. It was all behind her, and wrapped around her waist. She could feel a warm breath on her neck. The beating of another persons heart was felt directly behind her as well, on her upper back. But she didn't really realize that this was Janco, the guy she hardly even knew, but hated so much.
He shifted behind her, rolling over. His arm all but slipped off of her, his hand resting gently on her shoulder. She turned around, instinctively going towards the warmth. She rested her head against his chest, and moved her arm up to his shoulder, opposite side of her. She felt his arm wrap around her shoulders. she was half way sprawled over him! But why didn't she pull away? Why did she move closer? Why was she totally fine with all of this?! But she didn't know why. At all. She was too tired to think, she was to tired to do anything but sleep warmly for once, not even realising who she was beside.
Instead she breathed calmly and deeply. He smelled like the forest. Of pine and dirt, of birch and leaves. It was a nice feeling. It helped soothe her head-ache, whih was just a mild throb now. Thankfully. She didn't think she would have been able to stand that again. Supid Seth. It was all his fault.. Well, it probably wasn't, but she didn't like him, so it was.
Her eyes shut once more, her body pressed close to Jancos. Sly can wake me up when we need to get back to work... She thought as she drifted off to sleep again, in the arms of a man she hated.

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(Can you feel.. the love tonight?... Nat! More like the drowsy confusion.. Lol 'Can you fel.. the confusion tonight..' Lmao! Woot! Last post! WW, you'd better start a good one! Because this post of mine *looks up* Is really bad. *feels disgusted with self* but owell!! ^^)
(Also, I agrees with Dermot. If you think its an appropreiet times for X to smile or nor- er maybe frown or scowl actually- go ahead. Just no over controling!! ^^)

[Drunken-Fox]

Sly had slept soundly, a surprise since she had a sleeping disorder and didn't have her grandmothers dream catcher. How is X-Larain doing? She thought drowsly, stretching she lifted her head from the pillow. [glow=black,2,300]"Seth...?"[/glow] Sly yawned sleepily and looked at the large bed, she was alone. She had decided to smack the kid up side the head as soon as she woke, but apperently he had already booked it. [glow=black,2,300]"Better run!" [/glow]She rolled to the side of the bed, letting her legs dangle to the floor. No one gets me in bed that easily... But he did! Sly grumbled, but she was in a good mood and knew she had people to feed and stuff to do. Why I don't just leave is beyond me! She stood and walked to Seth's door, knowing full well why she wound't leave.

She opened the door a crack, not wanting anyone to see she was in his room. The house was wierdly quiet as she stepped into the hall, picking up her shower basket full of her grandmothers homemade shampoo's. She also draped her fresh cloths and a towl over her arm, heading towards the bathroom. Wait till I find him! Sly entered the room and set to stripping her cloths, allowing the cool air of the house to wash over her. Sighing she turned the shower on, letting it warm up. [glow=black,2,300]"I'm going to give him a fare size of my mind! That Sleezy son of a....." [/glow]Sly trailed off as she looked into the mirror, her eyes began to sting as unwanted tears brimmed. Silently Sly traced the long scars that criss crossed over her thighs, [glow=black,2,300]"That's all... done and over with."[/glow] She squeezed her eyes shut, not allowing the tears to spill.

Before long she was showered and refreshed, ready to begin with the chorse she had set off, along with starting dinner. Hope I still have some time to do that! Sly dressed and cleaned her mess of lavender oils and lillie extract, shoving it into her basket. Heading down the hall she noticed X-Larain's door opened and peeked in. It was empty, causing Sly to look down the hall expectently, she must be out with the horses? Sly put her stuff away in her room, also pulling on a plain black hoodie. She could tell night was coming because of the cool air that drifted threw her window, she turned and gazed at her alarm clock. [glow=black,2,300]"SIX!" [/glow]Sly grabbed for her black scrunchy on her bed and headed for the door. She would have to hurry with getting dinner ready if they wanted to eat at seven.

Sly hurried down the hall, pulling her long hair into it's tie. She skipped down the stairs to the kitchen and began to make dinner, Something easy! She fished threw the pantry and pulled out a box of hamburger helper, good enough. Once she had the hamburger sizzeling and cooking she headed to the living room to tidy up. As she folded up some already clean laundry up, she began to pick up some blankets to fold. Sly grabbed for the second blanket on the couch, causing a disrupted moan to eascape underneath it. Jumping Sly ripped the blanket off of Seth, he stared annoyed up at her. [glow=black,2,300]"YOU!"[/glow] She angerily threw the blanket back over his head, ready to storm out of the room. Thinking agaist it she turned and strode back up to the couch. She ripped at the blanket again, revealing his head, [glow=black,2,300]"You arogant ass! If you EVER! pull that stunt again I'll rip your......"[/glow] To far... Sly stood over Seth breathing hard, she hadn't realized how mad she was untill now. Why am I mad? She calmed and backed away from a bewildered Seth, [glow=black,2,300]"Omg!"[/glow] She stormed away realizing why she was so livid. He called me Stacey! [glow=black,2,300]"Im not your Stacey away from home!" [/glow]She slammed the kitchen door behind her, her stomach in termoil, Why should I care who he's in love with! Sly fumed and started to make ceasar salad, and chopping onions.

[WindingWind]

[glow=black,2,300]“YOU!”[/glow]

Seth almost cringed at the word, I’ve never seen this side of her…scary. He looked up only to have the blanket thrown back at him. He sat silently, knowing he deserved more than a word lashing. She had all rights to be mad, he was mad at himself for even letting himself seem so weak. Before he knew it the blanket was gone again, and Sly stared down on him, her face playing a scowl. Don’t do it… Seth looked away from the anger in her eyes, trying not to smile his boyish smile, the smile his mother had only known. Sly looked incredibly cute, despite the apparent anger that she held for him.

[glow=black,2,300]"You arrogant ass! If you EVER! pull that stunt again I'll rip your......"[/glow]

At that, Seth sat up in his seat, [glow=beige,2,300]“Sly...” [/glow]She was madder than he thought, almost to the point that Seth wasn’t sure if falling asleep with her was all he had done. Before he could say anything more Sly stomped off into the kitchen.

[glow=black,2,300]"Omg!"[/glow]

Seth jumped up from the couch, ready to follow Sly, there’s more to this! He went to stop her before she closed the door but was stopped by her next comment.

[glow=black,2,300]"I’m not your Stacey away from home!"[/glow]

Stacey? Seth stopped dead and almost laughed, That’s all this is about! I don’t know who Stacey is! Seth walked forward, only to have the door shut in his face. Opening he walked in, [glow=beige,2,300]“Sly! I don’t know who that is!” [/glow]She didn’t look, she continued to chop the onions angrily. She looked like she was going to chop her fingers off, [glow=beige,2,300]“Sly, please It meant nothing! I wasn’t using you!.... I didn’t know what I was doing…”[/glow] He was becoming more and more awkward as he went on. He had basically sexually harassed the girl, and now he was trying to tell her he didn’t know what he was even doing. She must think I’m crazy.

Seth raked his hand threw his thick dirty blond hair. His Hazel eyes full of confusion, [glow=beige,2,300]“Sly….”[/glow] He didn’t know how to tell her about his past, how he couldn’t even remember his parents faces past his 18th birthday, how he woke up one morning and had no clue who his friends and family were. She seemed to finally acknowledge him and looked over her shoulder, her green eyes shining in annoyance. Suddenly Seth dropped his hand from his hair and stared. His blood began to race as he watched her glare at him, his breath coming in silently.

Why does she seem to get to me even angry? Seth had wondered why he hadn’t been more creeped out about waking up with Sly, but in truth he couldn’t be happier. I’m a real piece of work! He grumbled and looked back at Sly, trying not to walk up and hug her, she’s just to irresistible like this! She's obviously jealouse of this Stacey!

Seth cursed under his breath, When did this happen?, he had to be honest with himself, he liked her.

[Dermot]

Aris eyes opened up rather slowly. When did he go to bed? He remembered everything that had happened. Amy knocking out X-Larain, Seth running up the stairs. The X-Larain punching Janco in her sleep.. that was pretty funny. Then Seth and Sly all cozzied up together. But when had he fallen asleep? He averted his eyes from the roof to see if Janco was asleep and what the time was and... WHAT THE HELL?! Janco was there sleeping to, but... so was X-Larain! She was laying half way on top of him and he had his arms wrapped around her!!

He got out of bed and stretched, seeing that his paper was on the nightstand, along with Jancos book. Walking the one step over to Jancos bed, he reached down slightly and flicked his crooked nose, careful not to touch X-Larain. Jancos eyes opened slowly though. "Huh..?" He moaned. He moaned takin one arm off of X-Larain to rub his eyes. Ari just stood there and glared down at him, confusing him.

"Okay, I understand that you like to flirt, alot of guys do! And I know you think her and Sly are hot, which, I mean, they are quite pretty. But really! This is too far, even for you Janco! It was obvious how much she hates you, and she doesn't barely know you! What the hell were you thinking?! You stupid, moronic, fat-headed-" Janco interupted Aris rant with his own words. "What are you talking about Ari?!" He whispered in the same tone. But Ari wasn't through with his ranting.

"What? Wait, no, let me guess! I bet you knocked us both out so that you could-" "Wiat! What? You- You thought I knocked her out and slept with her?! d**nit Ari! You know I'm not like that! I have limits, just like everyone else! That's sick." Janco all but snarled the words in his hushed tone. But they bother fell silent when X-Larain moaned. She moved closer to Janco, sighing.

"Well, what else am I supposed to think Janco?!" Janco sighed and slowly inched away from X-Larain. He got out of bed and watched her curl up into a ball. Then he looked back at his brother. "I found her passed out in the bathroom after you fell asleep Ari. But I was too tired and didn't want to leave her alone incase she did some thing she regretted. So I brought her here. I was going to sleep on the ground, honestly, but she was shivering, so I warmed her up. Then I fell asleep, okay? It seems like she hasn't had a warm sleep in years." He was rather surprised how calm his voice was, given the current situation. But he wasn't lying, and he wouldn't do that to anyone. Then his voice became slightly harder. "I know she hates me, us, Seth. She seems kind of okay with Sly. And I'd like to get to know them all better, okay?" His voice had softened. "If we can crack through her shell and Seths, this could be a great place to live. You know that. So weather you like it or not, I'm gonna bug everyone in this household until those three can trust me and see as a friend. So don't tell her I warmed her up, okay?"

Ari could see the plain truth in his eyes and hear it in his voice. He stepped forwards with his arm extended. "I'm sorry for accusing you of sleeping with her. I want to get to know them to. Forgive me?" Janco took his hand and they embraced brotherly. "It's cool," He answered. Then Slys yelling made them look out the door. "That can't be good..." He muttered. They looked back at X-Larain, who was still sleeping peacefully in Jancos bed. Ari walked out the door, pausing whe Janco didn't follow. His brother was waiting in the same spot, looking at X-Larain. "She really is beautiful.." He whispered, turning to face his brother. It wasn't the 'oh-my-gosh-that-kids-such-a-flirt' look he was used to. It was softened, as if understanding and thinking. He felt his face get hot as he walked over. "C'mon, lets go," He muttered, shutting the door behind him.

Ari followed his cousin, but couldn't resist one taunt. "Yooooou like her, don't you?" He asked stretching out the word 'you' and poking his shoulder as the decended down the stairs. "Shut-up," Janco mutterd in responce, brushing the hand away. But he couldn't stop the smile that found its way onto his face. They went into the kitchen to see Sly and Seth. Sly was fuming and Seth looked confused. What's going on here..? Janco thought mischeviously. He leaned against the doorframe and watched the two, while Ari walked forwards. whats he doing?
Ari stepped around Seth, eager to cook, but not wanting to. In the end he couldn't resist. "Sly?" He asked, walking up beside her. He looked down and hesitantly asked, "Need any help?"

[X-Larain]

X-Larain woke up, finding herself fairly warm. That strange And she was.. on a bed? What? Hadn't she just been puking her guts out. She rolled over to see a nightstand. On the wrong side. What the hell..? She thought, then she saw Jancos and Aris things. She had a moment of panic and it felt like her heart stopped. At first she wanted to scream, then cry, then cry harder. But something stopped her. She didn't hurt. There was no aches, no pains. Even her head-ache was gone. But why was she in some one elses bed? Jancos bed to be specific.
Experimently, she stretched her legs. Absolutely no pain. She reached her arms to the ceiling, arched her back then flopped down again. No pain, but plenty of anger. Why did he bring her in here?! Why not her own room. She got out of his bed, feeling the tears in her eyes. But she willed them not to come, and instead stomped out of the room. She basically leaped down the stairs, yelling Jancos name all the while, landing gracefully at the bottom. "Janco!" She all but screamed again. She walked to the kitchen, hearing Ari ask Sly for help. Then she saw him.
Her sight zeroed in on him and she lost it. "What the f*ck?!" She screamed, walking up to him. Turning him around, she wiped the smirk off his face. Literally. She slapped him, not as hard as she would have liked, but hard enough. "Don't you ever touch me again!" She screamed, smacking him again. She pushed him back against the wall with both hands. Getting as close as she dared, she stared into his cat like eyes. "You ever come near me, I will break your d**ned neck!" She could feel the tears in her eyes again, but she ignored them, allowing one to escape. "I hate you Janco, more than you know." With that she punched him. She put all her force into it, aiming directly at his face. Kneeing him in the groin, she ran up the stairs, taking them thee at a time.
She opened the door to her room and slammed it shut behind her. Reahing down, she grabbed her dufflebag. She threw her clothes into it, not caring about sorting. Then she packed her spell supplies. She slowed down and became careful with the more fragile things. Zipping up her bag, she went to the door and locked. She went to her dresser, grabbed a lighter, sat down on her bed and lit the red candle on her nightstand.
She liked the red candle for what she was about to do. She zeroed in on it, focussing all her anger towards it. She didn't care about the tears that ran freely down her face, she just sat there and imagined all her anger burning with the candle. Of course she could never break this candle, or else her anger would come as well. She had to let it melt away with the flame.
"I can't believe him.." She whispered in choked sobs. She reached one arm back while string at the flames. She felt down her back, remembering what the reason for the scars were from. And her thighs. Why her arm had been broken, why her hip had been dislocated. How she was leaving as soon as she was done meditating. The flame flickered and she put it out by licking her fingers and putting them on the candle. It burnt slightly, but who cares.
Gently, she placed the candle into her bags and began packing the rest of her things. She walked down the stairs quietly, hopefully unnoticed, slipped out the front door, and ran to the horses. She'd saddle Ryley up quickly and leave.

[Drunken-Fox]

Sly calmed slightly as she began chopping, but Seth soon joined her in the kitchen, almost pleading with her. This is the most I'v ever heard him talk, to bad I hate him... She flinched at the thought, knowing she didn't hate him, but still didn't belive him about not knowing who Stacey was. You don't just cry over a girls name and not know her... Sly clenched the knife hard at the thought, Jerk!

She looked back at him, flinging her long ponytail to the side, her emerald eyes peircing his. Before she could argue the 'brothers' walked in, seeming to be in better spirits. Sly softened some and finished her chopping, setting a towl onto her shoulder to carry around. She finished adding everything into the hamburger helper, also mixing the salad up.

"Could I help"

Sly smiled widely, looking up into Ari's wonderfull eyes, [glow=black,2,300]"I only need some lemonade made... It's in the fridge.."[/glow] Her cheeks redend as she looked away unable to keep looking into his eyes. Sly smiled warmly at the boys, but noticed how Seth stiffened. Deal! She hussled over to the counter, getting cups and plates down. She reached for her towl on her shoulder and wiped at some water on the counter. Walking over to the sink she set out some utensils, along with throwing the towl into Seth's face, [glow=black,2,300]"Set the table please?"[/glow] She asked sweetly though she scowled at him.

Before she knew it, X-Larain was stroming down the stairs yelling for Janco. What's going on now? Sly turned to greet X-Larain with a smile but was to shocked to smile. X-Larain smacked Janco, ranted, then punched him, along witha swift groin shot. [glow=black,2,300]"X-LARAIN!" [/glow]Sly ran to Janco's side as he stumbled. [glow=black,2,300]"I'm glad your feeling better!" [/glow]She yelled after her friend unhappily, but also somewhat knowing were she was coming from. [glow=black,2,300]"Janco are you ok! I'm so sorry! I don't know what got into her!" [/glow]She got up and scrambled for some ice, hoping Janco would be ok, though the boy probibly didn't feel a thing, well kinda...

As Sly was getting the ice ready she heared X-Larain run for the door, what is she doing? Sly tossed the ice to the counter heading for the front door. [glow=black,2,300]"X-Larain!" [/glow]She called after her, it was getting dark, and all she could see was a figure running with a duffle beg. She's Leaving! Sprinting Sly made it to the barn just as X-Larain was saddeling Ryley, her breath coming in rasps. [glow=black,2,300]"X-Larain what are you doing! Don't go!"[/glow] Sly knew she should be more mad, but she had a feeling there was more to it, something further. [glow=black,2,300]"Please"[/glow] She too almost sobbed, she didn't want to be left alone by her only friend, her only sister figure she had ever known. [glow=black,2,300]"PLEASE!........Talk to me! Do you think my life was roses?"[/glow] Sly had now backed away from her friend to the barn door. Tears were leaking from her eyes. I'm rather sick of tears! But her face was soft and hurt as she watched her friend saddle Ryley. Yet another loved one was leaving her, and she knew she realy had no power of stopping her. Sly let a whimper escape, she had now ran out of those she loved, Back to day one....

[X-Larain]

If this were RL, it would be a very awkward silence.

[WindingWind]

Seth whistled lowly to himself as Janco sank to his knee’s, almost wanting to laugh. I should be mad… He sighed unhappily, realizing he should say something in the girls defence, but really these two men didn’t seem the hurting type. She might have over reacted? Seth dropped the towel Sly had thrown at him onto the counter. Turning, Seth was about to begin his reluctant rant about rules when Sly ran from the house after X-Larain. [glow=beige,2,300]“Why do I bother?” [/glow]Seth grabbed the pile of dishes Sly had set out and headed to the dining room, unable to keep his sarcastic remarks at bay. [glow=beige,2,300]“Welcome to the house boys!” [/glow]Seth turned and pushed the swinging door with his back, flashing a rather charming smile towards Air and Janco. Before he turned into the open door he glanced back at Janco, [glow=beige,2,300]"I'd say something along the lines of 'If you ever touch those girls or hurt them I'll take you out myself...."[/glow] Seth smile softed as he watched Janco's pain stricken face, [glow=beige,2,300]"But I'm sure they can handle themselves." [/glow]At that he turned and set out to set the table for Sly.

((Short I know but at least I got it done! ))