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Realistic or Modern Santa Monica Home for Boys and Girls (Open)

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Nathaniel
William
content/ happy
  • outfit
https:///www.Nathan-William.com/The Santa Monica Home

Nathan sat eating some street tacos from one of the food stands on the pier as Mrs. Richardson announced the pairings for the day as he heard his name called he winced a bit knowing Felix's name would most likely be next and sure enough the two young boys had been paired together. Nathan didn't hate that fact he was just worried that Felix did indeed dislike him for what he did earlier. Trying not to think about it to much Nathan just continued eating his tacos. As he was finishing up Felix came and sat next to him Nathan could feel his stomach turn as he did. He looked over to see a message on Felix's phone he smiled a little as he read it happy that it seemed Felix didn't hate him. though a part of him worried that the only reason this was happening was because they had no choice but to spend the day together.

Nathan then snatched Felix's phone without asking turning away slightly so Felix couldn't just take it back easily. Nathan opened up the contacts quickly typing in his name and number then taking a quick selfie of himself with his tongue sticking out. Before putting Felix's phone on the table in front of him smiling at Felix. Nathan glanced back down at the phone as a low power warning popped up then reaching into his small bag he pulled out a power bank and a cord setting it next to the phone. before finally typing his own message out on his phone to show Felix.

"I'm sry too guess things just got a little out of hand. Sry i didn't tell you I was deaf people just... look at me different once they know. i h8 being the deaf kid all the time" hesitantly he set his phone down in front of Felix for him to read. before pulling out a camera from his bag and flipping it on he scrolled through the settings getting things roughly adjusted for the lighting before putting the strap around his neck.
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Nick Kuznetsov

Nick listened to what Asher said and then realized that he had seen this kid before, but not in person. After their very first practice of the season Nick was sitting next to Jordan in the locker room, Jordan took out his phone and his background on his phone was a picture of him kissing this boy. Nick knew now that the boy in the photo was Asher. Nick figures that Asher got to know some of the guys who were on the soccer team with Jordan. Nick had heard that they just recently broke up though or at least he thought they did but he wasn’t sure. Before Nick even had a chance to reply to Asher he had already went off downstairs and told Nick not to take too long up here.

Nick made his way to his room and dropped off his soccer ball on his bed. Nick stayed in his room for a moment to compose himself and stop the blushing that was going on with his cheeks. Nick couldn’t really understand why both Ruka and Asher made him blush. In reality Nick did know why, but he was trying to deny it. After Nick composes himself he made his way outside with the rest of the kids and they all walked over to the pier. It was a beautiful day and Nick always loved the beach at Santa Monica so he was happy that they were taking the walk. Once they got to the pier they went and got lunch. Nick decided to get some tacos and they were so good! Nick ate them pretty fast, being more hungry than he thought he was. After the kids finished eating Mrs. Richardson got their attention and told them who their groups were going to be. Nick ended up being paired with both Asher and Ruka, nick mentally sighed a little as he tried to stop himself from blushing. He took a nervous gulp as he walked over to the both of them. “Hey guys so what do you guys want to do?”

interaction: (Asher KaiMedia KaiMedia ) (Ruka gingingin gingingin )
 
Location: Santa Monica - Pier (Dining Plaza)
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Mood: Happy / Exicted
Interact: KaiMedia KaiMedia (Nathaniel)
Felix was a little taken aback as the phone is snatched from him, expecting a cautious or angry response. In a moment of panic he tried reaching over to grab it back, though Nate had already expected that and turned away so he couldn't reach. As soon as he realised Nathan was adding himself to Felix's contacts and then he heard the shutter of the phone's camera go off he quickly calmed down and and just let out an audible laugh, a smile creeping across his face. ...Okay the stupid jerk was telling the truth.

Curious he waited to see what else Nate was up to. A look of surprise seeing the power bank Nathan hooked it up to the phone before typed his reply, Felix giving a slightly embarrassed look. He always forgot to charge the thing, though he didn't normally use it much. His parents just gave it to him for emergencies and outside like one friend and some family he never text'd or called anyone. It was normally just a pocket-size camera and music player.

Felix leaned over and read the message and just shook his head for a moment and giving Nathan a playful nudge in the side and writing his reply.
"ur not just the deaf kid, earlier u were the awesom sk8tr too. awesom x2 if u did all that and couldnt hear what I told u to do. Also nice cam. U wanting take pics somewhere?" Felix's typing was much much slower than Nathan's just by nature of him just not using his phone very often, but once he was done he put the phone back down again for his friend to check. He punctuated his the reading of the message with a confirming nod and playful grin cleared aimed at the first part, trying to reinforce what he just wrote.

As Nate seemed to be getting himself ready, Felix decided to do did the same pulling a leg up onto the bench to tie one of his laces that'd come undone. The garish neon-yellow laces were actually glow-in-the-dark, something a little more noticeable to Nate and the others now perhaps they were seated with some shade compared to walking down the bright sunny streets before; Felix having done custom diamond-lacing pattern instead of a basic over-under or barred pattern making his sneakers more distinctive and in his mind cooler!
Once snug again he put the leg back down and leaned over to see if his friend had written another response already, content to sit here with his friendfor the time being.
 
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Ruka Ishihara
After Ruka had been lounging about, he had heard Mrs. Richardson finally make the announcement that they were now heading to the pier. He was excited! Finallyy a trip outside of this house that they had been cooped up in for far too long! Ruka went along with the others as they made their way to the pier.

Once they got there, they had the luxury of eating something other than Ruka's Famous Fried Rice. Ruka instantly got himself some chips and a turkey leg because he had never tried one before. After eating, he made a mental note that his favorite food was now turkey.. before his thoughts being interrupted by Mrs. Richardson giving everyone their assigned groups.

He grinned once more, he was with his best friend Asher AND the hot new kid?! Nothing could make this day any better! He got up, wiping his face of any excess turkey and stretched, clearly ready for today.

As he did his thing, he saw Nick coming into his view. He gave him an energetic wave and one of his signature sly grins. "Hmm, I'd sayyy.." His voice trailed on as he looked around before pointing to the claw machines that were lined up next to eachother, "That!"

The blond went up to said claw machine and searched for some coins in his pocket. He was pretty confident in his ability when it came to claw machines, so he hoped that he wouldn't embarrass himself in front of his two friends. The moment Ruka found some coins, he placed some in both of the boys' hands. "I don't really know how much I have, I just split it all!" He quickly said, already sliding a coin in the slot. He then turned around, his eyes on Asher and Nick.

"Good luck to you both!" He said with a wink.

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Aaron did not make getting him to go to the pier easy. When Casper had found him, he had been lying down on the bed in the room he'd been given, refusing to get up even as Casper begged- The boy had actually for once been grateful for the arrival of an adult, the entire story from waking up to now bubbling up in one smooth motion much to Aaron's annoyance.

But Mrs. Richardson was not to be trifled with and Casper was in his usual overdramatics over the idea of missing the pier, so Aaron had finally relented, throwing on an unnecessary jacket before heading downstairs, his body hidden even further by the additional layer breaking up his frame. He'd trailed at the end of the group as they made their way to the pier, Casper's hand locked in his.

For lunch, the pair gathered a pair of lemonades, large fries, ice cream, and funnel cake, all from the same spot- Heavily controlled for most of their young lives and now faced with the option to gorge themselves on whatever they'd like, they had made what some might call a poor decision. But it was almost enough to make Aaron lighten... right up until Mrs. Richardson announced the partnerships.

"Just because we're always together doesn't mean she had to make us buddies," he muttered before chomping into a fry.

Casper cocked his head to the side, frowning. "What, you'd rather be with a stranger?"

Aaron said nothing, still frowning as he bit into another fry.
 
Asher
Miller
Happy
https:///www.Asher-Miller.com/The Santa Monica Home

As the group headed to the pier Asher hung a little further back in the group he was clearly thinking well scheming would be more accurate. As to what his scheme involved well that was the mystery. after arriving at the pier Asher Grabbed a salad from the burger place. Not wanting a heavy meal for their day of outside activities. He sat and ate next to Ruka as he began eating he was surprised to see Felix sit next to him but he paid it no mind making Idle chit chat with Ruka as they ate. Asher was not surprised by the groupings and was quite content as this meant he had a good chance off setting his plan into action.

As lunch finished him and Nick made their way led by Ruka to the claw machine's. Asher couldn't help but smile he loved how enthusiastic his friend could be about things sometimes. he was about to start playing one when he looked back and saw Aaron and Casper sitting at the tables. Asher didn't necessarily want to knowing more people may only make it harder for him to execute his plans and the fact that Aaron seemed to often be more grumpy than him and that's saying something but he didn't want them to just always feel left out either. Asher sighed "ill be right back guys" he said looking over at Nick and Ruka before heading to the table the two boys were sat at.

He gave a small wave as he approached " Hey you want to... I mean its cool if not but you guys want to come hang with us today lots of fun to be had very little of which happens right here" he finished with a light chuckle pointing at the ground with both hands.
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Nathaniel
William
content/ happy
  • outfit
https:///www.Nathan-William.com/The Santa Monica Home

Nathan looked up as Felix finished typing a message and setting the phone on the table. He blushed a bit as he read it shaking his head a little with a smile on his face. Though in this moment Nathan was a bit confused does he like me too? If that was the case why did he act how he did earlier? Nathan was still very cautious of how to proceed with Felix not wanting to muck things up again and still feeling like he needed to properly apologize to Felix just unsure of how. Nathan watched as Felix tied his shoe finally allowing himself to admit that he though Felix was cute even though he was terrified of those thoughts he didn't see a point in lying to himself anymore.

As Felix finished and looked up assuming he would find another message Nathan had his camera ready and snapped a picture taking a look at it on the screen he smiled the picture wasn't anything special but Nathan thought it looked cute. He then smiled at Felix before picking the phone back up and typing.
"We can do whatever I just like bringing my camera along never know when you'll see something you want to capture... or I could take some cool photos of you... I'm trying to get better at portrait photos sooo whatever you want to do" his fingers hesitating to continue typing at the suggestion of taking photos of Felix hoping it wouldn't weird him out but he finished the message setting it on the table. He nervously watched for Felix's reaction.
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Nick Kuznetsov
Nick looked over to the direction that Ruka had pointed at, Nick saw the claw machines that were sitting all in a row. Nick laughed a little bit, Ruka was as excited as a little kid on Christmas just to play some crummy claw machines. To be honest though it was kind of refreshing. Nick had been pretty depressed since his parents accident, so to be around someone with some much energy, well it was kind of nice. Nick wouldn't admit that of course, but well he kinda needed this. Nick, Asher and Ruka made their way over to the machines. Nick started digging around in his pockets and thats when he realized something, he didn't have any money. The little bit of excitement that Nick was starting to get instantly disapered. His parents both had good paying jobs, Nick came from a family that made good money, but now he was totally broke. A lawyer spoke with Nick a few days after the accident and said that his parents had left him a lot of money in their wills, but it was going to take some time to figure everything out, especially because now there seemed to be some distant family of Nick's who still lived in Russia that wanted that money for themselves. They didn't want to take Nick, but they did want some of his parents money and belongings. Nick almost stopped in his tracks and kinda put his head down, that's when Nick felt something cold and round in his hand. He looked up and saw that he now had some change in his hand. "I don't really know how much I have, I just split it all!" He heard Ruka say that statement as the boy then turned and started to play the claw machine.

Nick had to stop himself from having tears roll down his face. This kid that he met no more than an hour ago gave him some change to play a stupid game. While this wasn't really a big deal, to Nick it meant a lot, more than anyone would know and more than Nick would let anyone know. He quickly took his arm and wiped his eyes for a moment before walking over to one of other claw machines and putting some of his change into the machine. "
Man, I haven't played one of these games in years." Nick lightly chuckled as he looked into the machine to see which prize he wanted to try and win. Nick turned around to see which machine Asher was going to play and then he heard Asher say that he would be right back. Nick turned to look as Asher walked away and walked towards the two boys who were still sitting at the table. Nick had saw the two of them when he was given a tour of the rec room and then saw them at lunch. They obviously lived in the foster home as well, but they didn't seem to be too social, or well at least Nick hadn't talked to them yet.

Interactions: (Ruka gingingin gingingin ) (Asher KaiMedia KaiMedia )
Mentions: (Casper and Aaron mikaluvkitties mikaluvkitties )
 
Location: Santa Monica - Pier (Dining Plaza)
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Mood: Happy / Excited
Interact: KaiMedia KaiMedia (Nathaniel)
Felix was initially pretty confused as he leaned over without a message ready, blinking confused as Nate snapped his picture. Felix then just laughed seeing his confused smile starting back at him on the camera clearly not minding it being taken. He waited patiently for the actual message to be written, once done he picked up the phone and scanned across the message a smirk on his face.

Felix was not camera shy, he actually enjoyed having a camera on him when he was skating so this wasn't that much different. Though more than that, he was kinda happy that Nate wanted to take pictures of him, even if it made him doubly glad he'd gone out of his way to try and pick a cooler outfit. He pocketed his phone (and the power bank) and stood up, taking a few paces back before giving as silly a smile he could, sticking out his tongue jokingly and shooting a thumbs up for extra effect! "Like this right?" He'd decided giving a over the top pose would be the best way to give permission. His own eyes scanning to gauge Nate's reaction as he joked around.

Once Nate had taken the picture he'd wave him over and started idly walking, staying close encase Nate needed to get his attention to tell him something.
To be honest Felix had no idea where to go! Or what they should do! Something that became very apparent, very fast as he just kinda started wandering idly around the plaza for bit looking off into the distance trying to find figure out something interesting that he also thought Nate might enjoy doing too. They had the ride passes of course, but he didn't know if Nate would be up for that with his camera and all, and what if he picked one of the coasters. *Shudder* So he just kept checking on Nate, his eyes staring a bit too long on his friend as he tried to gauge if he seemed interested, or entertained by any of the attractions, stalls, shops, or just anything.
 
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Ruka Ishihara
Ruka was still trying his luck at one of the claw machines before he heard Asher say something about him leaving them. He just waved the other off, as if he needed his permission. He smiled, his attention still on the machine, "Samee!"

After a long 10 minutes, Ruka walked over to Nick, a frown on his face. "Did.. Did you get anything..? I swear these machines are rigged!! They won't even let me get some stupid cat plush!" The boy had to stop himself from ranting about the matter before leaning against one of the nearby machines, his eyes still on Nick.

He then teared his eyes away from the other, and saw Asher talking with.. Aaron and Casper? He chuckled, he must have a death wish to even think of talking to Aaron of all people.. but maybe it would be worth it.

Ruka was pissed. Pissed that he, Ruka Ishihara, couldn't get anything from a CLAW MACHINE! He had to restrain himself from kicking the box of toys in hopes that something would miraculously fall out.

He looked back to Nick, then the claw machine, then back to Nick.. Almost as if he was trying to say, "Can you try getting this for me?"

To seal the deal, Ruka made sure to put on his best puppy eyes.. hoping that would convince the other even more.

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Nathaniel
William
content/ happy
  • outfit
https:///www.Nathan-William.com/The Santa Monica Home

Nathan happily snapped a couple photos as Felix gave his funny poses laughing between each shot. Nathan and Felix walked through the pier a while just wondering around which Nathan was happy to do occasionally stealing a look in Felix’s direction admiring his decent choice of clothes sure they were cheaper clothes but Nathan always thought even cheap clothes can look good if worn correctly and as far as he was concerned Felix definitely wore them correctly.

After a while of just idle walking Nathan saw his favorite gist shop they sold mostly clothing and accessories which is why it was his favorite of course Nathan grabbed Felix by the arm pulling him along into the store. As they entered Nathan saw a yellow fedora with a black band. He quickly grabbed it off the shelf putting it on Felix’s head before snapping a quick picture he waited to see if Felix would do some poses in it to which he would snap some more shots. Nathan had a large grin on his face that he just couldn't make go away. He decided to at least ignore his current worries and insecurities about his friendship with Felix and enjoy the moment.

After taking some photos Nathan pulled out his phone typing a quick message and sending it to Felix. “You know if you want to do anything like a ride or some games we can? I have been here a lot so I've pretty much done everything.”
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Location: Santa Monica - Pier (Gift Shop)
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Mood: Happy / Excited
Interact: KaiMedia KaiMedia (Nathaniel)
Felix did take pride in trying to look cool, atleast what he thought was cool - Which was sometimes a bit of a challenge, his shorter stature meant that a lot of his clothes were a little old since he rarely grew out of them and most of the age size-tags on them had him marked as someone a few years younger and less mature than he was. (Maybe the less mature might be debatable) It'd been a bit of boon when it came to his skating with new pairs of aggressive/trick skates getting pretty expensive, so not growing out of them made doing his hobby easier - But otherwise it just embarrassed him. His jeans did show some scuff marks on the knees from their extended use, but otherwise despite their age these clothes were some of his better ones.

"Guess we're going this way!?" Felix said aloud in confusion as his arm was taken and he was pulled into the gift shop. He saw all the trinkets, clothing, and accessories only for a brief moment before the yellow fedora was placed on his head. Felix blinked in confusion again, then just resigned himself to it. "At least the color's good". He gave Nate a pose, holding the tip of the fedora tilted down and trying to put on a few different expressions copying some pose he'd seen in a movie once. Deciding to really get into it he grabbed a pair of sunglasses of the shelf with ridiculous star-shaped frames and decided to add that to the look, letting Nate get as funny a photo he could.

As he saw Nate take out his phone to write a message he started taking off the hat and shades, and seamlessly just dropped a kid's pirate hat (/w attached toy parrot) into Nate's head as he did so. He pulled out his phone as it buzzed in his pocket checking what he'd said, smiling to himself before replying.
"I no been b4. no idea what here. want look round here? then u can show me games bit play you?" Felix imagined their might be at least a few carnival style attractions he could play Nate on, if we was lucky a full arcade bit where they could battle it out. Felix did want to take a look around the gift shop first though, try and use this chance to figure out what sorta thing Nate might like as a bit of an apology gift - Not that he really had much money to afford souvenirs. He'd normally just blow his budget on silly stuff like a new foam sword he could bonk someone with, stickers he could put on his gear, a posters he could put in his room, ect - But he'd have to be content just browsing for the moment.
 
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Nathaniel
William
happy/excited
  • outfit
https:///www.Nathan-William.com/The Santa Monica Home

Nathan took the hat off his head looking at it he couldn't help but laugh then he shrugged and out it back on his head before reading the text Felix sent him. He smiled and nodded at Felix as he then began to brows all the goodies the store had to offer. He showed Felix anything he either liked of thought was funny. Some hats, a t-shirt that read Not A Tourist which Nathan really seemed to like, And many other small knickknacks. After looking for a while Nathan took the hat off his head and the one he put on Felix as well as the glasses he had put on. He headed to the counter pulling out his Gucci wallet which he clearly tried to hide from Felix. Nathan often tried to hide the fact that he had money finding out very early that people will use you for it. He paid for the items then put the Pirate hat back on his head as he walked over to Felix.

This time putting the hat on Felix much more gingerly making sure it looked good then he hung the glasses from the collar of Felix's shirt. Even if it wasn't something Felix would actually wear he thought it would make a good memory piece. He pulled his phone back out sending Felix another text "You gonna get anything. Otherwise there is an arcade nearby we could go there" He waited for Felix to look up from his phone before pointing out of the doors to an arcade that you could just barley see from here.
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Location: Santa Monica - Pier (Gift Shop)
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Mood: Happy / Excited
Interact: KaiMedia KaiMedia (Nathaniel)
Felix's eyes darted from item to item in the store, but even following Nate's gaze he didn't see anything that he both wanted to buy and could afford. He still had fun looking at some of the random knickknacks, and the touristy non-tourist t-shirts. Not noticing Nate slip away he was super confused to see him return carrying the yellow fedora and star-shades he'd put back earlier. He didn't stop Nate putting the hat on him though he gave him a curious look, pointing to the counter behind then to the items double checking Nate's response that he just bought them. At realising he had he just laughed for a moment before checking his phone.

Felix shook his head since he didn't find anything yet, looking over where Nate pointed. Deciding it was time to go he pulled up the star-shades that really weren't going to fit him well and donned them despite being indoors and looking to Nate. "Let's roll out." He tried to say with a super serious expression making his appearance even more comical as he started making his way outside the arcade. Repeatedly and awkwardly Felix had to wiggle his nose in an attempt to try keep the glasses on his face.

Entering the arcade Felix couldn't help but break his serious expression, it'd been ages since he'd hung out in a place like this. His turn to take initiative he quickly rushed on ahead through the crowd motioning for Nate to follow him, momentarily disappearing for a few moments from view as people cross their path. Thankfully between the yellow fedora on his head and the neon-laces on his sneakers keeping track of him and following wasn't particularly going to be a challenge.
He grinned to Nathan once he caught up, wriggling his nose again to keep the shades up as he stood over an air-hockey table. Tilting the yellow fedora and giving a competitive sly look he slid out the puck and the hammer across the table towards Nate before reaching to his phone and quickly typing up a text. "The star detective challenges u to a dule! prepare yourself!"
He did spell duel wrong and honestly still wasn't sure if he needed to text Nate given how well he did earlier today but the point was made, and as soon as Nate looked up from the phone he'd slip a coin into the slot to start the game. While slightly handicapped by the star-shades Felix was otherwise going to try and make this a difficult match.
 
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Nick Kuznetsov
Nick chuckled a little as Ruka was getting frusturated with the claw machines. Honestly they were pretty rigged, its like impossible to ever win anything on these things. Nick played on the machine for a few minutes before he actually did win something. He looked over at Ruka who seemed to want Nick to win some sort of stuffed animal something.

Nick started to laugh a little bit because he did win something but it was not a stuffed animal. "
Well, I did win something, but probably not something you would want." Nick laughed a little bit as he took the item out from the machine and showed Ruka, it was a baseball.


(Sorry Short Post)
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Casper frowned at Aaron as the others began to get up and leave, almost positive Aaron was purposefully taking as long as humanly possible to eat. Then, he really was finished but he said he had to finish his lemonade first and Casper was sure that that was just ice! He groaned, sliding off the table he was flopped against. "I wanna go have fun, Aaron!"

"And do what?" he asked, an eyebrow quirking up. "Ride a roller-coaster?"

Casper whined, looking around their table desperately about to say something really mean when Asher waved in their direction. Despite how mean the other boy was, Casper perked up, waving back much more enthusiastically.

Aaron frowned as he followed Casper's eyes to Asher, fighting every ounce of his desire to tense as he watched the boy coming over.

Casper giggled as he spoke, already bouncing in his seat as he opened his mouth to respond.

"We're okay," Aaron said, swirling his long-empty cup.

Casper stared at him for a lot second, bottom lip chomped between his teeth as he frowned for a long moment, looking desperately to Asher then back to Aaron. "Stop being mean," he said finally. "It's not gonna fix anything- And I wanna go look at things!"

Aaron hummed.

 
Nathaniel
William
happy/excited
https:///www.Nathan-William.com/The Santa Monica Home

Nathan followed Felix through the arcade as best as he could loosing sight of him a couple times he would stop and look for the bright colors the marked both his feet and head before taking off again unsure of what Felix was trying to find until eventually he caught up to Felix standing next to the air hokey table. He couldn't help but to smile as Felix wriggled his nose a bit to push the glasses back on his face thinking it was very cute. Nathan read the text from Felix giving a large smile and Mouthing oh my god as he saw the name Felix had given himself. he then looked up at Felix nodding his head and grabbing the hammer.

Nathan prepared himself for the game knowing he would probably loose as he was not very good at air hockey but he put up as much of a fight as he could. Finding himself occasionally getting distracted looking at Felix who appeared to be having so much fun. The queasy feeling from earlier slowly returning to his stomach. Nathan began to realize this friendship with Felix would be hard his feelings for the boy were too strong and he knew they would continue to manifest in was that would get in the way of their friendship if he couldn't show them.

As the game came to an end Nathan was surprised that he only lost by one point he had never done that well before he walked to the other end of the table to congratulate Felix on his victory giving him a large smile and a high five. Then Nathan almost went in for a hug before stopping himself all his feelings from earlier flooding to the surface mixed with his attraction for this boy. Suddenly Nathan turned and begun quickly walking outside and sitting on a bench. Assuming Felix follows Nathan has his phone out with a message already written on it as Felix catches up he shows it to him.

"I think we need to talk."
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Asher
Miller
Annoyed
https:///www.Asher-Miller.com/The Santa Monica Home

Asher sighed man is that how I come across to other people no wonder nobody likes me Asher thought to himself as he considered a response to the situation. Then upon hearing Casper's response he knew just how he wanted to handle it and it happened to be in a way that would let him get some of his frustration out

"Okay look I get that your mad about whatever happened in your life to make you end up here. I get that your pissed at the world. but sitting hear on your ass not talking to anyone not doing anything or making any friends isn't going to solve anything. I'm sorry you had a shit life or whatever. I'm sorry that someone clearly hurt you but come on dude you cant sit here for the rest of your life just doing nothing and being pissed at the world. And come on how's that fair to your brother he wants to go do things but oh no grumpy old Aaron just wants to sit here and throw shade at the world. Punishing his own brother in the prosses he doesn't get to do anything because of you. because he doesn't want to leave you...so get you ass up and come hang out with us it's not going to kill you." Asher said all but yelling letting out all his pent up frustrations from his breakup out as he spoke. He looked at Aaron clearly refusing to give this up.
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Casper froze as Asher began to speak. Ever so slowly, he turned to him, eyes wide as words just kept shooting out of his mouth. He didn't know what he had been expecting, but it wasn't this, and this very much seemed like a disaster- A worst case scenario. He looked to Aaron as Asher just kept going, word after word hammering into the air, nearly flinching when he was brought up, but Aaron was just looking at the table. He didn't seem mad but before everything happened, Aaron hadn't seemed much of anything in a long time.

Aaron was boiling, unwilling to give in and get angry back at Asher- Unwilling to let him win like that. And then he brought up Casper and for a split second, it was like Aaron had been dipped in ice. And then the anger bubbled over and he couldn't help a frown which just made him angrier because he'd shown that Asher was actually getting to him. He didn't want to do it- Wanted to say no on principle- but he was right, and that was the worst part. He didn't know what he was talking about, not really, but as much as Aaron hated it, he was right about Casper.

He looked to Casper and the other boy flinched, eyes dropping to his plate. "We don't have to go," he said.

His knuckles were white where they gripped the table and that was enough to make Aaron realize that as stupid as this was- As stupid as all of this was- Casper still cared about it. He let out a long sigh that could perhaps be mistaken for a groan though obviously Aaron would never do that and he pretended for a single moment that Asher wasn't there as he reached out and knocked his knuckles against Casper's wrist. "We can go."

When Casper looked up at Aaron, he didn't look happy. In fact, he almost looked scared. Aaron hated that, though he wasn't about to say it.

"We really don't have to," Casper said, glancing nervously to Asher.

Frown still in place, Aaron began gathering up his already fairly neat trash and Casper quickly followed. "Yeah, but you want to." It was the next part that was the hardest- The bit that made Aaron want to scream- To throw something. He very much didn't look at Asher as he admitted to Casper, "And I wasn't being fair." On the outside, it was as even as he could manage, but inside the words burnt inside him, made even worse by the fact a stranger had said it first.

By now, Casper was practically vibrating, the fear gone and replaced with wondrous excitement as he stood up, Aaron following a moment after. Aaron still wasn't so much as looking at Asher, so Casper smiled brightly enough for the both of him as he said, "We have to throw our trash away first, okay?"

 
Location: Santa Monica - Pier (Arcade)
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Mood: Concerned
Interact: KaiMedia KaiMedia (Nathaniel)
Felix honestly was distracted too much during the game to concentrate properly, the glasses kept slipping down his face and on a few occasions they fell onto the table forcing him scramble to grab them. Moreover Nate was playing well clearly putting his all into it. Somehow despite this Felix still managed to pull out a win! Even if it was a narrow margin. At the game's he happily returned Nate's high five with a bright smile on his face. It was fun, and a great challenge.

Then he noticed Nate hesitation though he couldn't tell what he was about to do, then his friend's expression dropping before he quickly marched off outside. Felix's heart sank like a rock, panic setting in a little that he'd somehow screwed up again.
"H-hey! Nate! Wait up!" Calling out again forgetting how futile it was, though this time he did take quick chase. Felix essentially skidding past the bench outside as this yellow and red blur before correcting.
"Nate are you okay?" Felix knelt in front of him before he received the text message. His heart pounding like crazy, clearly worried that Nate felt sick or that he'd made another mistake. Taking the phone from his pocket he scanned the message, his chest immediately grew even tighter but now for reasons Felix couldn't put proper words to. He hesitantly sat down right besides Nate.


"Need to talk. ..What about?" He asked making sure to catch Nate's eye so he'd see what he said, slipping the glasses back onto his shirt to make it clear he was being serious with whatever this was. He had no idea why his friend went from enjoying himself to being like this but he didn't like it. Felix double guessed himself a few times at this point but tried to keep his head clear enough to read and take in whatever Nate typed, leaning over close so he could read straight off his phone instead of waiting for stuff to be sent and received.
 
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Ruka's eyes lit up at the object in Nick's hand. A baseball! He grinned, quickly taking the ball out of Nick's hand. He didn't realize how rude he had been before placing it back in the other's hand. He grinned once more, this time a little more sheepishly. "My bad! I just.. haven't held one in so long!" He said, a bit embarrassed at his action.

He then looked over to Asher, he didn't look like his usual self.. he looked a bit pissed in a way. His eyes then went to Aaron and Casper, was Asher ranting to them? He was about to walk over, and break the two up as if they were fighting.. but he stopped before he even put one foot in front of the other. He shouldn't intervene, it wasn't his situation.

He sighed, looking back at Nick, "So.. now that we did what I wanted to do, which was win nothing, what do you wanna do?" Ruka said, his smile back on his face.

As he waited for a reply, the boy's gaze drifted over to the ferris wheel. He hadn't been on one of those things in so long..

Timv9 Timv9 (it's fine! no big deal!)​
 
Nathaniel
William
Scared
https:///www.Nathan-William.com/The Santa Monica Home

Nathan sat looking Between Felix and his phone over and over again terrified of continuing worried that what he was going to say would ruin everything his hands began to shake as he started to type. His fingers moving much slower than usual as he second guessed every keystroke. " I like you Felix..." Nathan stopped typing looking over to Felix before he continued.

" And I want to be your friend... But I'm worried that I am going to keep doing things... things I shouldn't... like when I grabbed your hand earlier. Or when I wanted to hug you inside the arcade because I really like you. And I am terrified that it... I am going to ruin our friendship." As he adjusted the angle of the phone so Felix could read it better. Nathan couldn't look at Felix he looked away tears welling in his eyes. Nathan was certain this was going to go as terribly as he expected. But he knew that he couldn't continue this friendship without Felix knowing and as much as he was worried that he would lose his friend he just couldn't go on like this shoving his feelings down.
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Asher
Miller
Satisfied/Annoyed
https:///www.Asher-Miller.com/The Santa Monica Home

Asher was honestly a little surprised by Aarons reaction. He didn't expect it to go over that well not that it went over great Aaron was clearly not happy but he actually agreed to go do something even if he had no plans to really engage it was a step in the right direction. Asher looked to Casper as he spoke giving a small smile " yeah no problem just meet us over there." he said pointing to the claw machines before heading back that way himself.

As he got back to Nick and Ruka he walked up to a claw machine putting in some quarters to try his luck. Asher knew these were rigged saw a whole video online about how they worked but he figured maybe he would get lucky and it would be time for the machine to pay out. As he played he spoke basically to the open air " well that went... okay?" he was clearly still unsure himself how it went. He watched impatiently as the bear he was trying to get slowly made its way to the basket ultimately falling loose from the claw just before reaching its destination. "stupid rigged machine." he snapped almost kicking the machine before he turned around " they umm They are going to hang with us." Asher said as he stepped up towards Ruka looking over at Nick who held a baseball in his hand "What you got something that's BS" he said clearly frustrated but also just playing it up a bit.
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Location: Santa Monica - Pier (Arcade)
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Mood: Happy / Scared
Interact: KaiMedia KaiMedia (Nathaniel)
Reading the messages had just sent Felix's mind haywire, feelings of relief, realisation, and fear flooding his thoughts. The tight feeling in his chest was almost suffocating. He didn't know what words to use or what to say, and his knee's had buckled together where he sad with more nervousness than when he was standing atop half-pipe the first time. Felix had no idea what to say here. He thought he might have even forgotten how to even speak. But after what in reality was just a few seconds he knew how he had to respond first if he didn't want to risk ruining things further.

After what must have felt like an eternity for Nate, his friend not responding or even looking at him; Felix just reached across and took one of his hand's into his own shakily holding it with his face turning redder and redder by the second soon to rival his own t-shirt, and unable to look in his friends direction for the moment.

Felix slowly typed away something on his phone to Nate. Every memory growing up, every interaction at school, it was all in his head voices full of venom, disgust and the bigoted opinions of his family it made it hard to think, it made his fingers freeze up, delete parts, that he had to force himself to type again questioning himself.
The text took forever for Felix to type only having a single hand free, the one in the cast, and not being very good at texting fast anyway even if he used his dominant un-injured hand. "I rly like u too and I rly want wanna be ur best friend. u wont lose me. so plz no running again!" Nervously Felix then added single emote to the end of his message a single green heart ( 💚
) before pressing send and waiting, nervously holding his friends hand tighter as he heard the other phone go off.
 
Nathaniel
William
Terrified/Happy
https:///www.Nathan-William.com/The Santa Monica Home

Nathan sat terrified waiting for Felix to give some kind of response every possible bad outcome raced through his head. Then he froze both his mind and body still in shock as he felt Felix's hand shakily grab onto his own. After what felt like ages frozen in fear Nathan felt his phone vibrate he looked at it seeing the text from Felix probably reading it a dozen times before his hand grabbed onto Felix's a bit tighter.

He slowly turned to face Felix his mind darting through a thousand thoughts. Nathan took a deep breath to calm himself and straighten his mind. A few tears that had already been on the brink off falling began running down his cheek as he smiled warmly at Felix before opening his mouth shakily forming the word as best as he could. His slight English accent did him no favors combined with his already sloppy speech do to only learning through mimicking the vibrations he felt when others spoke. " n...no...more...running" he said gripping Felix's hand tighter looking into his eyes the moment he caught Felix's gaze his stomach turned but this time he could bare it. This time it didn't feel dangerous it felt...right.
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