* Jump Off. [JAX]

[fawn]

August 14th, 5:02 pm

fawn could just keep running forever. sure, eventually she would get tired and have to stop, but it didn't stop her from picking up again and taking off. while she tended to keep away from people as a general rule when she felt restless, she didn't like taking the risk of anyone wandering too far away from the trail and seeing her while she was in a more dangerous form. there was something about being one with the earth that she just couldn't get enough of. she liked the feeling of dirt under the pads of her feet and her mind being free of the complications of human life. when she was out by herself like this, she could be one with her animal instincts and just enjoy. the most stressful thing that crossed her mind was someone catching sight of her. she knew perfectly well that if someone caught sight of such a large cat so close to civilization, it would turn all kinds of risky for not only her, but any other shifter in the area. there was a reason why she spent most of her time higher on the mountain where show dusted over the rocks and branches on trees. while fawn loved her pale hair the majority of the time, it made it a little more difficult to roam freely while she was in her animal form. typically white and black stood out from greens and browns.

she was more of a skittish creature in the first place, never liking to really be seen by anyone who could potentially be considered a threat in her eyes, but she grew even more wary of her surroundings the closer she got to the paths. most people weren't stupid enough to wander this high on the mountain side, but some of the braver people did on occasion. typically there were teenagers who would wander this far to be 'adventurous' or the few adults who were looking for the thrill of climbing the mountain. fawn was good about stealth for the most part, staying low enough to blend in the the smaller patches of snow around her or climbing high enough to where no one would look up and see her, but she could still see them. she'd rather be safe than sorry in most cases. stretching out over a lower branch lazily, fawn let out a silent yawn. she hadn't seen anyone wander under her hiding spot for at least a half hour so she wasn't nearly as worried as she could have been, but as usual, her guard was up. her ears were perked up and alert, listening for soft footsteps closer to her. weirdly, she smelled him before she saw him. he smelled refreshingly natural. not at all like most males who came wandering through smelling strongly of aftershave or leather, though she could only think of one person that smelled like leather more times than not.

this boy smelled faintly of mint and soap. maybe even a little like sweat, as if he was more of an active type than the type of teenager that would sit at home and play video games all day. there was something gentle about his scent. even the way he walked closer to her in such a unusually quiet way made her tilt her head with interest. warmth spread her body, sending an aching sensation through her body as she stretched out again, letting out a soft sound of curiosity and excitement as she changed from large beautiful feline to graceful blonde female. a large smile crossed her dry lips which she quickly wet with her tongue before wrapping her bare legs around the branch below her. she was waiting. there was a kind of excitement bubbling through her as she waited for the soft steps to move under her spot in the tree, a mess of brown hair appearing below her. he moved with confidence and while she tried to tell herself that it was stupid to sneak up on the boy, she didn't actually listen to reason. her eyebrows lifted as her eyes danced after him, taking in how much taller he was than her. it didn't seem to even settle in to her mind that this boy could have a major problem with being startled.

instead of lingering on any ideas for too long, fawn lowered herself from her thick branch and dropped to the ground silently behind him, cursing the boots she'd chosen to wear instead of her usual ballet flats. while she was sure that he hadn't heard her fall from the tree above, she quickly lifted her chin to study him moving ahead of her. fawn's smile pulled across her lips again in a friendly manner as she quickly moved along behind him. it took all the courage in her to lift her arm and tap the male on the shoulder gently, giggling in amusement as she saw him jump. "hi there." she greeted happily, her smile lighting up her whole face as she took a step back from the younger looking male. it was obvious that she was giving him space, though not much. her real question was: what was this boy doing?

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[Jackson Lee Asher]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellpadding,0,true][atrb=style, width: 500px] I know I made you feel this way You gotta breathe, we'll be okay. cry, 'cause i'm here to wipe your eyes. [/style][style=background-color: 1b1b1b; width: 200px; height: 300px; float: right; border: 0px solid #0e0e0e; padding: 8px; color: 454545; overflow: auto; text-align: justify; font-family: georgia; font-size: 9px;] School was out for the day, and Jackson did not feel like going home to deal with procrastinating unpacking even more. His parents did not understand why he was still living out of boxes, leaving almost everything but the essentials tucked away in their homes. They promised that there would be no more moving. But, how many times had Jax heard that one through the years? It was too many to count; and, Jackson really just wanted some time to himself. So, he went by the gas station to grab a bottle of soda, that was tucked away inside the bag he had on his arm instead of being left in his car like the leather jacket he took with him everywhere was. August was not a good time for leather jackets in his opinion. It was not too warm there in northern California, but still. Compared to where they had lived before, that town was a heat wave. Jax had his iPod tucked into his pocket, earbuds in his ears, and his phone on vibrate in his back pocket. The teen was carrying his prized camera, the one that he took everywhere with him, pausing to take some photos every so often as he made his way along the trail. "Don't be wandering off alone," his mother had warned him with a stern expression. His uncle (who was an alpha werewolf and a badass to boot) had also warned him many times to never venture into unknown territory alone. It was like waiting for a trap. However, Jax did not care. The only person at school he had really talked to was the most talkative kid he had ever met. Chatterbox was at work, however, so Jackson could not ask the guy to come with him. He did not want his siblings tagging along, being annoying, and both of his parents were busy. So, alone it was. Jackson did not feel very alone, however, and it did not set him on edge like it probably should have. If anything, Jackson was the most calm and relaxed he had been in that town since moving. He was not sure why his parents were set on settling in a town that was on the brink of becoming a battle zone, but whatever. Jax really hoped it never came to that. Jax was not sure exactly how long it was that he had walked when all of a sudden, there was a hand on his shoulder and a voice behind him. It made him jump and spin around, nearly dropping his bag as his heart pounded in his chest and ears, drowning out the music that played from the iPod. "Jesus..." Jackson breathed, willing his heart rate to slow down, as if that would actually work, while turning off the iPod so that he could actually hear whatever the girl had to say. She was cute, and she had a nice smile. The girl seemed friendly enough, but then, most people did in the first few moments. "Uh, hi..." Jax smiled shyly at the girl, reaching up with his free hand to ruffle his hair before dropping his hand, absently hooking his thumb through his belt loop. "Do you, uh, always sneak up on people like that?" It did not sound mean or like he was upset, because he wasn't, but merely curious. Besides, he honestly had no idea what else to say. He was not overly talkative, and he was a bit on the shy side. He made friends easy enough because of his laid back personality; but, that did not mean he knew how to really start up a conversation. It always felt awkward and he felt like... well, he did not know what he felt like, but it was not really a good thing. It put him on edge; but, at the same time he was still relaxed. "What're you doing up here alone?" Okay, so, that question probably could have come across creepy, but with the completely confused and unsure tone that Jax had, it probably did not sound as bad as it did to him. "I mean, uh... it's... yeah." Right on. Foot in mouth in the first five minutes. That would be a new record, he believed. [style=letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 2px solid; padding: 2px] 0710 | OPEN | COMPLETE ohai, there. here is what he is wearing. okay, i really like jackson now. XD [/style]

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[fawn]

while it made fawn giggle and cover her mouth quickly as heat moved over her cheeks to make a slight blush color cross her skin, she almost wanted to feel a little guilty for startling the poor boy. "jesus... are you religious?" she asked curiously, not really allowing it to sink in that she was asking a slightly personal question to a total stranger. a stranger that had just put up with her scare tactics without getting angry or threatening. while her head tilted slightly, obviously curious by the boy before her, she felt her nose twitch slightly. the shy smile that crossed the young man's face made her take a slight quick intake of air. there was something so sweet and innocent about that smile. it was refreshing to know that not everyone in this town was cruel or overly outgoing.

there was a weird feeling that overtook her as she watched the male lift his hand to ruffle his hair, though she crushed the feeling just as quickly as it came. fawn didn't typically allow herself to get too close to people physically, so it was weird for her to want to take a step closer to the taller male. instead, she pushed out her hip and rested her hand on the curve of her side, eyes dancing over his face. it was as if she were searching for something, but couldn't quite find the answers. a sweet smile crossed her lips as she supplied a shrug at his question. he didn't seem angry or even overly excited, which was a new reaction for fawn. in fact, the younger looking male looked confused even. curious about her. while that should have made her feel uncomfortable, it simply made her feel curious in return. "not always. most people don't like it." she said honestly in a twinkling voice, a slight blush covering her cheeks before she tilted her head again. "you just made it easy." she said with an equal amount of honesty though the smile that broke out over her face was brilliant.

there was something so sweet about this boy. at least, that's what she was picking up on. while fawn usually trusted people whether they came across as kind hearted or not, this male made her feel a little better about trusting him a little. she blinked in confusion at his question, though she smiled slightly anyway. "i could ask you the same question, silly." she pointed out though she simply giggled to herself. "admiring the view. running away from humanity." she offered softly, lifting her hand again to motion toward the view, though there wasn't much to see around the two of them in that spot. she couldn't help but grin again at how adorable he was as he began to stutter with obvious shyness. "you seem shy. is it because we're strangers?" she asked kindly, stretching out her hand simply. of course she fully expected the male before her to take her hand and shake it. anything more than that would simply be inappropriate and overstepping one of her many boundaries. "i'm fawn. fawn taylor." she announced proudly, waiting for the male to take her hand and introduce himself as well before shooting him a fond smile. "see? now we're not strangers any more."

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this thread template is tagged to JACKSON! the long winded word count is 550. fawn katherine is wearing THIS CUTE THING. of course there are always notes; HE'S SO CUTE! this template was made by jericka of the show goes on. please do not steal it or I might have to unleash jae on your face! all lyric credits go to miss nothing by the pretty reckless and im not a vampire by falling in reverse

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[Jackson Lee Asher]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellpadding,0,true][atrb=style, width: 500px] I know I made you feel this way You gotta breathe, we'll be okay. cry, 'cause i'm here to wipe your eyes. [/style][style=background-color: 1b1b1b; width: 200px; height: 300px; float: right; border: 0px solid #0e0e0e; padding: 8px; color: 454545; overflow: auto; text-align: justify; font-family: georgia; font-size: 9px;] "Jesus... are you religious?" Jackson shook his head a little in answer, shrugging a little. He honestly was not sure. He never really thought on it. He did not believe his parents or uncle were religious, and he had never really taken the time to go to a church or anything. He did not really know anything about the Bible except that it said things that made people believe that being gay was terrible. It felt silly to him to think there was some kind of... entity that created everything and put people through so much, or created people that were so terrible just so they could go to hell when they died. It seemed... off. He was not sure. He just did not put much stock into it. If he was wrong, then he was wrong and he was going to hell anyway. Jax could not keep from chuckling a little when she mentioned that most people did not like being scared. It was true. Being startled was often something that most people disliked. Jackson was not fond of the feeling or anything; it was just another emotion to deal with that would pass. He shrugged with another slightly shy smile when she said that he had made it easy. It was true, though. He had been so focused on his photography that he had not been paying much attention to everything around him, plus the whole listening to music thing. His uncle would have given him a very intimidating look that told him to never do something so foolish again, if the man was there. Jax just would not tell him. It was his secret; and, the girl's he guessed, since she knew that he was out there alone. He nodded a little when she mentioned that she was out there trying to avoid people. "S'kinda why 'm out here," Jackson admitted, lifting his camera a little. "Avoiding people, and boxes, but mostly people. Figured it was time for some new photos." He rolled his shoulder in a shrug, lowering his hand again as he glanced over toward some animal or another that moved through nearby bushes. The teen's focus returned to the girl in front of him when she mentioned that he seemed shy. Jackson eyed her hand for a moment before taking it in his own, free hand with a slight smile. "Uhm, I guess... I'm just kinda... I dunno. I don't do this whole meeting people thing well. You'd think with how often I move I would, but..." Once again, Jackson shrugged. Honestly, with the amount of time that Jackson spent having to get to know new people, one would think he would be better at small talk with a stranger. It was always odd, though, especially since he always had it in the forefront of his mind to never get too attached. He was only going to end up leaving again. "I'm Jackson... Asher. Yeah, I guess we're not." Jackson smiled, soft but still friendly, and absently ran a hand through his hair again, mostly to have something to do with it. "I, uh... dunno what to say, now." Well, at least he was honest. That had to count for something, right? He felt bad that he had no idea what to say to her, though, and wished that he did. He felt more at ease around Fawn than he did around a lot of people, but still, words were not his forte. He did not think they ever would be. [style=letter-spacing: 2px; border-bottom: 2px solid; padding: 2px] 0586 | OPEN | COMPLETE ohai, there. here is what he is wearing. we're going to ignore how pathetic that word count is. jax is just kinda all ".....i don't know D:" in my head right now, though. XD [/style]

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