Breaking Naim - {Jacklexington}

[Serenity]

Sitting down on one of the lowest bars of the fence, I look up at Jack before giving his arm a squeeze and letting go, resting my arm on my lap. "Your a good knight... It wasn't your fault Naims a little jerky today. It was my fault for not realizing she was going to kick." I watch him walk over to Naim. Pushing his hat further down on my head, the stiffening pain in my leg burned. "I'm not as strong as you think." Of course, he was far to distanced to hear me. Hopefully, at least. I wasn't sure how far my voice carried.

I watch as he gets Naim in the lunge. I can't help but watch his muscles every now and then. I hold the top of his hat while he moves around with her. He was really, really, really good at breaking. Of course, as far as I could tell he was. Impressed as I was, I had to focus on something else too. Distracting myself from my leg, I take off the hat, tracing the inside, not really paying much attention to Jack anymore. But, I look up occasionally. I lean over the bar infront of my chest, the one above the one I'm sitting in, and lean over, crossing my arms and creating a head rest. I just sit there, watching Jack.

Tired of sitting there, I notice a fairly large stick sitting on the ground. It was a little bit shot for me but, I managed to stand up and walk close to Jack after making positively sure there were no bugs on it. Trying not getting too close (and startle Naim again) I stop maybe three or four meters away from Jack. "Your really good, Jack. Are you thinking of doing this as a job for the rest of your life?" I ask, smiling. I'm leaned over a bit but, other than that, and my leg, I was fine. If a stupid hard bruise hurt me, I could only imagine what Jack had gone through when his arm broke. "Sometime, can I see your father? I want to see if I can help him."

[Jack Lexington]

I turn my attention to Tallulah who's showed up behind me.
Releasing Naim I watch her trot off as if nothing ever happened.
"No, I actually plan on running a large ranch with at least 2 dozen horses, breed them, break them, sell them, use them for cattle runs to district 11. I plan on being rich!" And I'm not even joking when I talk about this even though it might sound like a joke to most people because my family is flat out broke.
"And you? Is doctor just an idea or actually a plan of yours?"

"I'm thirsty, let's get a drink of water."
Just like the night before we make our way towards her house.
"Is your dad home today?"

[Serenity]

That seemed like a good idea. Breeding and breaking horses then using them to trade. I could only see one flaw. "Isn't it illegal to travel to other districts...? Wouldn't you be at risk of becoming an Avox?!" I ask, clutching my stick with both hands. I couldn't see Jack being an Avox. It was just something I wasn't capible of visualizing. I actually hate the stick holding me up so, I lift it over my head at chuck it over the side of the hill. Watching it sail through the air before disapearing from my view, I stumble then attempt to regain my balance. I walk slowly, a bit behind Jack.

"Yea, I'm a bit thristy too. How about you come inside, I can make you a snack or something? I missed lunch." And, to be honest, I was worried about Jacks health. If his father was getting skinnier and throwing up, what if it was contagious and Jack caught it. I knew from the times he had held me, he was skinny. Maybe underweight even. But, his strength made up for that. I look over at his arm at the same time as thinking of his muscles. I'm impressed. Smiling a bit, I hide my face beneath his hat, which I still had on. "Anyways, your plan sounds good. I think I might be a doctor on the side though. I might go for stable help or for the mayor.I'm not sure of the relationship with my father, if it's good I might be successful there."

[Jack Lexington]

"No, it would all be leagl. Didn't you know that there are cattle runs to d 11 all the time? We have a treaty with them. They get cows, we get the crops to feed our stock. You just need a permit."

Chuckling slightly at her wide range of career wishes I say. "I think you'll have to put you full attention into either one of those."
Together we go to the house and inside. Once again her father is not home. "It's a big, lonely place if you're always alone." It's simply an observation but I feel a little sorry for something that's she's probably used to.
My dirty shoes are left near the door together with my coat as I enter and make my way into the kitchen to wash all the dirt and mudd off my hands and drink some water from the tub.
Leaning both hands on the counter behind me I watch her closely.
The job here is not only a necessary source of income, it's also something I enjoy a great deal. "I'm looking forward to coming here each day, you know?" I admit.
"I'm glad the storm happened."

[Serenity]

I feel kind of stupid, not knowing about the legal trading. But, moving on quickly, I open my mouth. "I guess I'll have to look into them. I'm fifteen and don't even have any idea what I want to be when I'm older. That isn't very good... What type of sandwich do you like? We have a few types of meat, I'll try to work with anything." I mutter, hopping over to the cupboard. I open the cupboard door and have to catch a few things while others tumble out. ...Whoops. I spill what I caught onto the counter and organize it back into the cupboard. I blush a bit, embarrassed Jack was seeing the messy house I lived in. I turn around, fiddling with the packaged bread in my hands. I look up and see Jack looking at me. My hand instantly flies to my hair. I just end up blushing harder, looking away as I opened the bread.

I focus on making the sandwiches. Pulling out the knife in the drawer below me, I start cutting the sandwich. I feel a small pain in my index finger. I let a small gasp out and yank my hand back. I carefully look at my finger, turning it over. A small red cut had formed on the side of my finger. It was diagonal and straight across the top area of my finger. I bite my bottom lip, then say, "I guess were having cannibal sandwiches, then?" Giving him a crooked smile, I wipe my hand on the damp cloth hanging over the tap.

I grab two cups and pour some water in them. I manage to grab two plates too and put the sandwiches on the plates as I say, "So, I'm kind of wondering... What's your house like?" I take a bite of my sandwich, not quite sure what meat I had thrown in. But, it tasted good and I had made sure it was not expired either. Hm. "I mean, you've seen my house twice now..." I pass him his sandwich, leaning over the counter, almost putting my elbows together, resting them on the counter. I don't bother looking down, I know my chest is more or less being pressed together and my dress neckline might be a little lower than it show but, for right now, I don't care. To be honest, I just wanna talk to Jack. I smirk at him, my face a few inches away from his face. About seven inches. Not that I counted... I look over at him from the other side of the counter. "Yea, I'm glad about the storm too. Both actually. They both let me sit here with you right now."

[Jack Lexington]

When she cuts a finger I can help but laugh briefly before I take her hand and look at the small curt. "You're such a mess." I quickly hold it under the water."There you're career has just been decided to you. Become a doctor."

My gaze wanders over the spread out cold meat. This is something I've barely ever seen in my house. Definetly three different variations. The first bite taste a little strange since I'm not used to its taste but it's delitious. "This is wonderful and you don't have to bake your own bread, wow. You dad must have an important job at the townhall." It's so strange she doesn't really know what he does.
Shoving almost half the sandwich in at once I forget my manors and ask with my mouth full. "Can I have another one?"
My gaze falls onto her cleavage and I can't help but look down her dress for a moment before I turn away blushing myself now.
"Three times actually. And yeah, you can come to my place . Just don't expect anything like this. I live in a shed compared to this...but then you can see Storm."

[Serenity]

I laugh. "Maybe a doctor would be best." I mutter under my breath. He wanted another one already? I grab another two pieces of bread. Pulling his plate back across the counter onto my side. "I wish I knew what he worked as. He's not usually home too. So, technically, it's my house." I wave my hand enthusiastically, trying to get a laugh out of Jack. Ah, Jack. I wasn't quite sure of my feelings for him. I just knew they were definitly positive. Anyways, I go back to putting the meat in he bread. I shake my head, laughing. I let the knife slide through the bread, careful not to cut my finger yet again. I smile as I pass him another sandwich. "Don't eat it so fast this time... I don't want you choking."

I return to my position before, pulling up my dress a bit after realising, yes, he probably just saw my cleavage. I blush a bit, looking down. I watch him as he eats, fascinated with his eyes. Such a simple yet stunning green. I let my eyes wander to his arms and the back to his eyes. "I wouldn't mind seeing Storm. Can we go today? Sorry just... Excited now. What does Storm look like?" If we went today, I have Castle, Oassis or Enchant to take. It would be much faster riding the horse. He hadn't even said yes and I was already planning out how to get there. I really did want to see his house. I didn't care if it was small. Like he said, I should invest my time into my future career. And I could start now by seeing his dad. I had knowledge of sicknesses out of personal expirience.

[Jack Lexington]

Thankfully I take the second sandwich and bite into it. It's just as good as the first one.
"If you keep making food like this you'll never get rid of me." I tease. By now I've understood that she enjoys my company and would maybe like a little more. I'm at ease with her and find myself thinking about her quite a bit when I'm at home.

With my hands I indicate how big Storm is by now. "Fluffy, cute dog. He's full of energy and likes to play."
When she decides that she wants to come to my place and meet my family as well as the new addition right away I'm surprised. I thought her leg would be pretty sore but obviously she's willing to put up with that. So I take another bite and nod. "Yeah, if we can take the horses we're much faster but...it'll be pretty late when you come home."
Outside the sun was already low in the sky and the tree in front of her house casting a long shadow.
When the rest of my sandwich is gone I like my fingers to make sure I got it all and grab my jacket.
"Should I saddle them or can you ride without a saddle?"

In my mind I go through what my parents will say when they meet her. Hopefully nothing about her eye. And hopefully not that I've talked about her 24/7.

[Serenity]

I'm grateful he likes the sandwiches. It makes me feel like of proud... I watch him put on his jacket. "Sounds like a cute dog... Can you saddle two horses while I get a new outfit? This ones kind of dirty and... Yeah." I say, standing there for a moment before I go over and up to my room and change. The moment I close the door, a huge smile breaks out on my face. I look up at the ceiling, biting my bottom lip, trying to restrain the smile. I walk over to my dresser and pull out some jeans and a shirt. I don't think Jack had ever seen me in anything but my dresses. Then, +1 for my pajamas... Pulling my dress over my head I hurry up.

I look at myself in the slightly cracked body lengh mirror. I run my hands over my jeans. They're tight on my legs and I have to be careful using the kicked leg. Other than that, my leg was only sore. I had a loose, forest green shirt on, a little low and it made my neck look bare. I reach over and grab a necklace made of a thin thin rope and a small rock with a hole in it I had found when I was little, attatched to it. Pushing my hair over my shoulders I look over myself one last time. I look sort of presentable. Walking out of my room, I shut the door behind me and walk downstairs and out to the stables where I join Jack after throwing on some boots. "Well, done..." I say, running my hand through my hair.

Walking over to the horses, I put my hand on Enchant. My stupid, retarded horse who I love like crazy. Looking over at Jack, I ask, "Do I look okay? I'm fine with coming home late. Yesterday my dad said he was goig to be away for two more days." I hope I didn't get dressed up for nothing. "So, your gonna have to lead the way..."

[Jack Lexington]

Her new look blows me away. "Wow, look at you." I mutter while I pull on the saddle strap as much as I can and try to tighten in with one hand. Stubborn Enchant has blown up her belly as much as she possibly can. Obviously she knows what's coming. At least she's not kicking but I also can't tighten her saddle alone, which makes me angry. So I scold her. "Let that damn air out, you stubborn mare." Lowering my eyes I ask. "Could you tighten that?"

Then I turn my attention back on Tallulah who has changed 180 degrees. The girly look is gone and she looks a lot more mature in those tight pants.
"Not that this was necessary for my parents but I like it."
If her father wasn't home she could even stay at our place. We have to empty beds from my brothers. I grin sheepishly. Wouldn't that be something?

Soon we are on our way and enjoy the cooler evening air on top of those two horses. Grinning like I've just lost my mind I trott next to her. Sitting on a horses back makes me feel alive again. Of course I have to galop across a field. It's like flying. So fast and so free. The horses feet barely touch the ground when I let the reings loose and urge her to run as fast as she can. On this horses back I am complete. It wasn't until now that I've realized what I've been missing.

At home we bring the horses into the small barn behind our house, which now only contains our old stuff. It'll give them shelter and there's some water and hay form moms chicken.

My mother is already waiting in the door frame when we arrive and pulls me into a tight hug placing a kiss on my cheek just like she's always done it.
The woman, I inherited my eye color from, spots Tallulah behind me and embraces her as well.
"Hello, you must be Tallulah. I've heard so much about you but Jack hasn't told me how beautiful you really are." Here we go."Thanks, ma." I mutter before I walk into the small, old wooden house we call our home.

"Dad, I brought a guest. It's the girl, who's father I'm working for."
My father struggles up from the couch where he's been resting and looks at our guest with curious eyes and a smile. "Welcome." He's clearly a little embarassed. "I hope you'll join us for dinner."

[Serenity]

Jack had what I had always dreamed of having. A family. Even if his house wasn't perfect it still emitted some sort of loving aura. I look away when His mother pulls him into a hug and I can hear, kisses his cheek. Suddenly, she pulls me into the same thing and, shocked, my reflexes make me look over at Jack. Then she exclaims something I never would have thought I would hear in my whole life. My cheeks flush in a hot red and I advert my eyes away from Jack, and back to his mother maybe a second after Jack might have seen me. He talked... About me?! Shrinking my head into my neck, I smile up at her, holding the belt loops on my jeans. Luckily, I had kept my hair over my eye. I knew I could trust these people but, not to the point I was willing to give away my eye.

When he walks me inside, I look around in wonder. The place was beaten and slightly broken but, well maintained for that state anyways and it was beautiful, to me. His father is on the couch and I almost gasp when he gets up. I immediately straighten up, sticking out my hand offering to shake his. I try to make direct eye contact but, can only really focus on the mans right eye. He looked older than my dad, by maybe twenty or thirty years but, he still seemed handsome and I could see Jack being a younger version of him. "I-it's a pleasure to meet you, s-sir!" Stumbles out along with a bunch of confused compliments "Y-your house is lovely, if-if I do say so myself. I l-love t-the furniture and- um- the... Well you s-seem nice and- I love your h-home and- um- dinner- you don't have to-- but, um I would love to..."

I palm my face. Why was I so nervous, calm down. I realize I had been shaking a bit and try to calm myself down. I close my eyes, take a breath and let it out. "I-I would love to join you for dinner, please..." I say. I look over at Jack. Helpmehelpmehelpmehelpmehelpmehelpmehelpme?! It's running through my brain. What was I to do now?!

[Jack Lexington]

As expected a sudden low growl from a really dangerous creature gives away that Storm has heard me coming home and is trying to get into the living room through the back door.
With fast steps I cross the living room and open the back door where we keep him in a fenced in area during the day.
Immediately I crouch down and the puppy starts jumping up, licking my face and playing with me. His favourite game starts immediately. He's tugging on the bandage around my hand and tries to pull it off, something he's been trying from day one with me and has torn the front to shreds with his sharp puppy teeth.
Successfully I fend him off and pick him up to present him to Tallulah.
"That's the dangerous biest, Storm. Don't ask me what breed he is. Probably the kind where a lot of different breeds had a lot of fun." I grin. "I'm guessing, labrador, Border Collie and something smaller, Dachshound?"



My father watches us for a moment and then slowly walks into the kitchen to help cutting some herbs from the garden.
"Do you like stew?" Mum asks Tallulah while she's peeling potatoes.
"Oh, Tallulah. Would you give me a hand here? We need to wash and cut the ends of the beans."
With a stern look at me she adds. "Our son here claims that he can't do that yet but as far as I understand he does everything that involves a horse without a problem."
I want to open my mouth slightly embarassed about her public scolding and then offer to set the table instead.

My mother starts talking in a low voice to Tallulah so I can't quite make out what she's saying while I set the table.

She's giving my friend a mild grin while she asks in a low voice. "Is he being nice to you? I'm pretty sure he is but I just want to make sure that he mids his manors around you and your father. Jack's sometimes a bit too consumed in his work and forgets about the people."

OOC: that's my dog, Coda , when she was a puppy.

[Serenity]

The loud bark that sounds almost makes me jumpright out of my skin. Jack suddenly crosses the room and I more or less jog over to see the cutest effing puppy in the world. I stop dead in my tracks, a hand over my open mouth. When Jack brings Storm over I almost squel in delight. I gently pet his soft little back. "...Oh my god... He's soooooo cute!" I saw almost falling inwards. I had a huge soft spot for animals. I seriously can't put into words how much love was floodig out of me to the dog. It was unreal. I had never actually been this close to a dog before, I realize. I bend over a bit to look him in the face. "Oh my goodness, I love you, Storm!" I say patting his head softly.

I look over at Jacks mom, straightening up and realizing I was being watched. I look at Jack, scratching the back of my head before turning and looking at her. "Yea, stew's great. I don't mind helping at all..." I say, looking back at Jack while walking back, towards his mom. Working away on the beans, Jacks mother starts ranting quietly about all her sons achievements at top speed. Breaking his first horse and then suddenly when I'm just about zoned out she says something about him talking about me a lot. That's when it snaps in my mind and my whole face probably turns red. Jack told them about me so much that they memorized my name?! I had sort of wondered how they knew it but, oh my god!

Tilting my head down, a small smile emitting from my mouth, I say, "He's treating me just fine..." I'm sort of shy towards his bold mother. She starts her whols story over how young he was when he started breaking horses. About his toe and how it had scared the living bajeebers out of her, heaven knows what that means. I just keep to my work, letting my face cool down a bit. I look behind me and see Jack has set the table. Looking outside, I stray from the work a moment. I see cute little Storm messing around with the grass outside. "Um... Do you mind if I go outside and play with your dog...?"

To my surprise his mom allows me to and I dash over, bending down to see Storm. I pat his head, gently. Suddenly he reaches over and bites my hand. It wasn't hard but, hell, it wasn't very light either. It was just enough for me to gasp in surprise. After that, I guess Storm realizes I don't have a cast on like Jacks that he can rip off. I sit down and Storm jumps almost on me and tries to attack my face eith his tongue. Turning mt head away, to avoid Storms tongue I can't help but laugh, pulling my legs closer to my body. Storm doesn't get even get one lick on me. I try to hold Storm away but, his tongue flops furiously at me. I can't stop laughing, this dog is hilarious! I let him go, sitting up and he runs around the yard once or twice rolling around in the grass. I look over at Jack, trying to fix my slightly tangled ginger hair.

"I love him, he's just so adorable!" I say, blushing a bit. "So, you found him during the storm that destroyed the school, right?" I say, fiddling a bit with the hand Storm has got a bite on. "So..." I check to see if his parent are watching me before I continue. Avoiding looking at him, blusing like crazy I ask, "So, you talk about me...?"

OOC: OMG i am in LOVE with your dog, SOOOO CUTE!!! im a dog fan ily dogs!

[Jack Lexington]

After I'm done setting the table my mother briefly holds me back and states. "She's a nice girl."
Giving her a weird look I follow Tally outside and find her playing with Storm.
"Hey Storm! Easy!" I yell at the small furr ball, who looks at me and gives my friend a quick break.
"You like being knawed to pieces? He's gotta learn some obedience." I tell her.
"Come here, Storm! Here!" Pointing at my foot I almost growl at the dog but he does listen and lay down at my feet.

"He was running around outside during the storm, well, he was actually getting blown all over the place. I tried to grab him when that damn tree came crashing down..." I smile at my new friend and pet him. "You're okay though."

From inside my mother calls us so we sweep up the dog and go inside where my mother is placing a steaming pot on the table.
How she makes stew so quickly I have no idea...it must be prepared and stored somewhere.

My father gets up from the sofa and joins. I flop down at the bale and offer Tallulah the chair next to me. Of course I don't tell my mother that I've already stuffed myself with sandwiches. I can always eat more.

During dinner we're pretty quiet. The odd glance is exchanged until my dad breaks the silence.
"It's nice to have you here. We used to be a big family so we always enjoy having people over. Do you go to school with Jack?"
I'm pretty sure I've told my dad how we met but he often doesn't pay attention to my stories.
Carefully my dad sips on his half bowl of stew. He's doing pretty well today, even has a few sips of beer with it. Beer is expensive but the hops are good for him.
Quickly I finish my plate and push it away from me.
"More?" Mom ask but I shake my head no.

So she turns her attention on our guest again. "Would you like some more?"

[Serenity]

It's so awkward at the table. I see Jack hasn't eaten too much and there isn't too much out either. It's so different from my house. Twiddling my thumbs in my lap I stare down at my food. She made this so fast... Picking up my fork, I'm about to take another bite but, Jacks father interrupts my eating. I almost freeze. I hadn't even thought of how they might feel. They lost two sons and now, I was probably sitting where one of them had sat. I was probably ruining their image of me as that nice girl Jack always talks about. That is, if he talked about me as much as I talked about him...

Jumping back into reality, I answer Jack's dad's question. "Um no, um... Sir. I don't go to his school at least, I think I don't...?" I look over at Jack, searching his face for something to say. I stop, looking down at my plate, quietly. I can hear his mother saying something to his father about me and I blush thinking of the possibilities. What could they possibly be saying?! Was I making them mad? I keep looking over at Jack. For some reason, he was like my comfort zone. I just felt more comfortable when I was around him. I look up and Jacks dad is staring at me. His mother is glacing from my plate to my eyes. "No, it's fine, I'm full, thanks." I stand up, pushing in my chair and bringing the chipped plate over to what I think is the sink.

When I'm out of their site, I let myself breathe. I close my eyes and bite my pointing finger on the side. The pain I let myself feel in my finger made me forget the pain in my leg. Suddenly, eyes still closed, I see something my mind as conjured up. I see Jack maybe an inch from my face and I fling my eyes open, shocked. He isn't in front of me. I release my finger, bringing my hand back to my side. Why was I seeing it again? That made no sense. I had seen that one thing multiple times in my dreams last night and I shake my head to get the thought away. Jack only thought of me as a friend. Nothing else. I lean against one of the walls, still out of vision from Jack and his parents. I tilt my head back, looking at the ceiling. "...Why did I do that...?" I whisper thinking about the kiss I had screwed up.