Can You Hear Me?

[Lady Odyssey]

This is private between @Scheani and I. Please do not post unless given permission. Thank you, and enjoy reading ─ and don't forget to stay awesome. c:


─Runner♥

 

[Lady Odyssey]

Silence and darkness greeted him, as it always did. Judging by the moon's position in the black sky, he estimated it was nearly 3 o'clock in the morning. Jackson kicked the navy blue sheets off his legs, rolling off his soft mattress. His mind now fully awake and alert, he glanced around his bedroom. Around him surrounded blue walls, a bookshelf facing to his right, a built-in closet to his left, and his desk opposite from his bed. Placing his feet against the cold, hard wooden floor, he stood up with a stifled yawn. He stretched, getting the blood flowing through his limbs. He squinted through the darkness, trying to make out the outlines of the furniture around him. Reaching for the light switch, he blinked through the sudden light.


The next three hours, he finished up his book he had gotten the previous night. With school and homework, there was never enough time to read for him. Flipping the pages, glancing up at his clock, he passed the time by quickly. Almost too quickly. His blue eyes quickly glanced at the time; he scrambled out of his desk chair, silently swearing. He had less than thirty minutes to get ready to leave for the bus. Grumbling and sighing as he headed for the bathroom, he showered, brushed his teeth, changed into his usual attire ─ a t-shirt and jeans ─, and gathered his completed homework as he rushed out the door shortly after tying his converse shoes. He didn't even have time to have breakfast.


The bus stop was lonely, and cold. He hated the cold. He always found it amusing, considering Rio, his best friend, loved winter, where as he loved the summer. The two sometimes had their differences, but they never let it get in the way. Most of the time, anyway. Jack's drifted off on its own as he sat at the bus stop, the book and cold his only company. He was ten minutes early. Great. Tapping his foot lightly against the ground, he looked around as his mind raced. Tall pine trees towered over everything, with lush, green leaves shimmering in the rising sun. Letting out a sigh, he rested his blue backpack beside him, stuffing away his book. He then stared down at his slim hands, wishing Rio was there to keep him company. Maybe she was running late, too.

Then, he saw her. In his peripheral vision.

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[Scheani]

Jogging down the walk Rio's attire was the first thing to make a statement, Her overgrown messy bob danced on her slim shoulders just barely holding up a thin stripped sweater. Her pants were nothing of beauty; covered in paint spots as well as mysterious grass and dirt stains that will never be removed. Her cheeks flushed with the cold, but the warm smile that danced across her lips encasing a pop-tart could melt any icy mood.


Coming to a stop in-front of Jack she offered him in her hand the twin to her current meal, having the instinct of his missing of breakfast.

 

[Lady Odyssey]

The pop-tart was held out in front of him as she abruptly stopped. He, hesitantly, took the pastry into his own hands, glancing up at her with a raised eyebrow. He took a large bite into the pop-tart, a splash of strawberry flavored filling reaching his taste-buds. His mouth slightly turned upward in a small smile. Crumbs fell to his lap, but he didn't care. He would brush them off later. Jack finished the pop-tart within two minutes, wiping his hands on the sides of his pants. Now done eating, he looked at her with a sly grin. Late start I see? he signed, amused. Thanks for the pop-tart, though. He stuffed his hands inside his pockets, his cheeks now turning a light shade of pink from the harsh cold.

 

[Scheani]

Her own pop-tart now devoured she nodded her head enthusiastically her face holding a semi-excited/sarcastic hue, Yeah, I seemed to have forgotten that I had responsibility's as well as school to attend. She shakes her head dramatically, But the poor, poor painting! It was only 2/3's done. It would be heartless to leave it that way.


Glancing over his attire, expression hinting of exhaustion, and posture of a sleepless morning she forced a smirk. Besides, you seem to have been a tad late yourself. The way you devoured half of my breakfast. She places her hands on her hips smiling like the devil. Plopping down beside him she grinned up at him. No problem; What else is a best friend for?

 

[Lady Odyssey]

Jackson folded his hand on top of his lap, his eyes following her quick, but fluent hand movements. He processed what she said, and softly offered a understanding smile. She really did love her art; always has, as far as he can recall. And he was happy for her for her love of art, even if he did not have the same desire and passion himself. I'm sure you can finish later, right? he questioned, half curious, half amused at the situation she explained. It took a moment to register that she had finished her pop-tart as well. Rio's eyes briefly scan him, as she had done a million times. He raises an eyebrow, as if asking what? He couldn't stop himself from cracking a small smile.


Alright, alright, you caught me. I've been up since three. Again. Didn't have time to have breakfast. I can't help it, now can I? he playfully said, nudging her with his elbow. Jack grinned back at her, locking eyes with her for a moment. Hm, free breakfasts, movies and awesome cookies your mom makes. Duh.

 

[Scheani]

Her smile extending from one ear to the other she ruffled his short hair, Duh. Its not like I could finish anything food related without you. And yeah, I need to finish the picture tonight. I want you to see it- Its SO amazing! She flung her hands in the air like as if mimicking a firework explosion.


Her expression dampened a bit at the mention of his sleeping problem, sighing she leaned against the back of her seat. Life is complex. Like an annoying math equation.