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Post by Salvatore Ross on Jul 15, 2017 23:16:14 GMT -6
It was a nice evening out, sun was setting and the breeze was just right. Salvatore decided to get out of the house for some and walk on the beach. It was something new for him to do and plus, it was the right weather to be there. He was walking through the streets with a cigar in his mouth, puffing on it as he walked. People were more active tonight, seeing groups and couples walking about to shops and bars. It was a pretty nice day so, it was nice to see some others enjoying it as well. The breeze started to kick up and the smell of the sea filled his nose. He smiled, some puffing more on his cigar and patted the access off with his finger. He always loved the beach, it was always nice and it was a place to have some peace. He needed to relax because what happened the past few nights.
He got to the stairs that led down to the beach and started to walk down, watching the waves and inhaled the smell of the sea once more. He got to the sand and decided to take off his shoes, along with his socks. He dug his toes into the sand and smiled some, watching his feet start to sink into the sand. It felt so nice on his toes as he childishly wiggled them into the sand. He started to walk closer to the water, watching as the sun was beating down upon the shore. The sunset's were always so beautiful on the beach. He started to remember standing where the water was, letting the water go onto his feet. His father by his side as they watched the sun go down together, with pockets full of seashells. He smiled at the memory and got close to the water and stopped. The water gently went through his feet, it was cold but, it felt nice.
He stood there with his hands in his pockets, watching the the sky turn a red, orange and yellow as the sunset. The breeze made his hair flow back some, as he closed his eyes. He seemed to finally be at peace.
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Post by Kenai Abello on Jul 25, 2017 13:17:31 GMT -6
We will go sailing too, we will go on adventures, be the captains of our own ship one day! Your father, you and I will all go together! We can go see the world. Wouldn't that be fun, Kenai?
Kenai was lost in thought as he remembered a childhood memory. He remembered it word for word. It was the words of his mother, when they came to the beach one time. She was telling him about how she wanted to sail around the world. Live life to the fullest, have adventures and make memories to last a lifetime. She thought life could be a huge adventure and the only thing stopping it is you.
Kenai smiled to himself and let out a sigh, he came back to reality and was taking in all of his surroundings. He stared down at the ground, his feet were scrunched up in the sand and he felt relaxation from the warmth of it. He looked up to see the ocean, the waves slowly crashing, making their way up the beach only to go back out again. "Yeah, we can go on adventures." He said responding to the memory of his mother. He brought his hand up to his ear ring, the one that was his mothers. He smiled to himself for a moment and then snapped out of it again.
He turned, beginning to look around and seeing a few people. He raised an eyebrow when a certain man caught his attention. He didn't seem like he was from around here. Kenai had saw many faces but he never remembered this one. He began to walk over to him and stood at a distance from him. He had dark hair, mixed with gray, with a rugged look to him. Kenai smiled and playfully spoke, "You new, oldie?" He referred to him as oldie because of the gray hairs. He needed a distraction from memories that kept popping into his mind. Hopefully, messing with this guy might distract him for a moment. Who knows?
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Post by Salvatore Ross on Jul 25, 2017 13:41:41 GMT -6
" You new, oldie? "
His peace was interrupted as a kid stood there with a playful smile on his face. He smirked at him, letting out a small chuckle. He found humor in the name he had called him. He peaked back at the waves. " Nah, kid. I've been here all my life. " He stopped some and looked at him, " I lied, not all of my life but, 75% of it. " He stared at him, studying him some. He was the one who looked new around here. He never seen this kid before or anywhere to be honest. Maybe he just moved here or is just trying to mess with him because he is bored. He didn't blame him though.
" How about you, kid? " He peaked back at the sea, letting the water continue to rush onto his feet. Listening to what the kid had to say next. " And you don't have to be so distant, I'm not gonna bite you. " A smirk came across his mouth.
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Post by Kenai Abello on Jul 25, 2017 13:57:54 GMT -6
Kenai stared at him and didn't know how he would react. He hoped to not have rubbed him the wrong way with the comment. He felt relief when he saw his reaction and heard his chuckle,
"Nah, kid. I've been here all my life. " He stopped and looked at him, " I lied, not all of my life but, 75% of it. "
Kenai chuckled some and nodded to that comment, "75% is okay too?" He shrugged and continued to listen to him. He seemed like a calm guy, easy going type of man. You don't find a lot of those people anymore in Gatsberry. The town has been on edge for sometime now. Everyone keeps to themselves or think you mean harm to them. It is a little isolating at times. Even if he seemed calm there was something about this guy that kept Kenai on edge.
" How about you, kid? " He peaked back at the sea, letting the water continue to rush onto his feet. " And you don't have to be so distant, I'm not gonna bite you. " A smirk came across his mouth.
Kenai smiled at him and realized how far away he was. He awkwardly smiled and walked over to him. That distance was pretty awkward and clearly noticeable. Kenai couldn't help but be cautious though. He didn't recognize the man, after all?
"I have been here my whole life, 100%." He chuckled and was poking some fun at the percentage comment. "I can't help but be a little cautious, no offence but-" He looked the man up and down, "you don't come off as the I'm a small town, humble, church going, charity-giving fella'." He grinned some and couldn't help but chuckle. It was true though, this man did not seem to come off as the most innocent person ever. It kept Kenai on his toes for sure though.
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Post by Salvatore Ross on Jul 25, 2017 14:57:11 GMT -6
" 75% is okay too. "
Salvatore stared at him and chuckled once more, shrugging also. He stared at him some, studying him some more. This kid seemed to be on his toes, always on alert. He looked at the sunset, staring off some. Salvatore didn't seem like the very friendly type when you look at him. He didn't blame the kid for not wanting to come near him. He was smart to do so.
" I have been here my whole life, 100%. I can't help but be a little cautious, no offence but-...you don't come off as the I'm a small town, humble, church going, charity-giving fella'. "
He peaked at the kid once more and smirked again, " Well, aren't you just special? " He peaked down at the sea and listened to him as he described him. He let out a big, ha and turned to him, " You're right, kid. I'm not, not even a little. I'm not your typical guy, but seriously... you haven't done anything to piss me off so, you're fine in my book. " He stared then turned towards the sand and walked a little bit away from the water, then plopped down in a spot. He usually didn't like to get be in the sand fully, but he was exhausted on being on his feet all the time. So, why not?
He peaked at him and raised an eyebrow, " Take your time though, sport. Just glad to have a little company. " A playful smile came to his face, " Even though he is a steady 3 feet away from me. "
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Post by Kenai Abello on Jul 25, 2017 15:30:56 GMT -6
Kenai ended up liking this guy. He was pretty funny or more like witty. He definitely was a cool guy to him. Well, aren't you just special?
Kenai just smirked as response to him. He never felt special but he wasn't going to have an emotional fest right now. Kenai smiled big when he had a burst of laughter for a moment. It caught him off guard and made him begin to laugh. He continued listening to him,
"You're right, kid. I'm not, not even a little. I'm not your typical guy, but seriously... you haven't done anything to piss me off so, you're fine in my book." It made Kenai feel a little more comfortable. He surely hadn't managed to piss this guy off and didn't think he would. "I guess that made me feel a little bit more comfortable?" He teasingly said. He was about to walk over to him but watched as he walked away from the water. He continued to watch as he plopped down into the sand. He grinned a little bit, Honestly, like this he could seem harmless somewhat. Kenai, thought to himself. He saw him look up at him and heard his clever remark, " Take your time though, sport. Just glad to have a little company. " A playful smile came to his face, " Even though he is a steady 3 feet away from me. "
Kenai sighed and couldn't help but smile again. He tilted his head back and then groaned some and gave in. He walked over and plopped down in the sand beside him and said, " Okay, now we are three inches away, better?" Kenai nudged him and then started picking up the sand and letting it fall through his fingers. " So, what brings you to the beach? Or back to Gatsberry? Or... something?" Kenai had a lot of question and usually couldn't contain them all. He was always a curious sport.
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Post by Salvatore Ross on Jul 25, 2017 16:23:44 GMT -6
" I guess that made me feel a little bit more comfortable? "
Salvatore smirked, continuing to peak up at the kid. He was glad this guy had a sense of humor and didn't take it seriously. A lot of the people in Gatsberry were very hard to please. He liked this kid. He watched as the kid plopped beside him, it caused him to chuckle. He finally got to him.
" Okay, now we are three inches away, better? So, what brings you to the beach? Or back to Gatsberry? Or... something? "
He let the kid nudge him and he peaked at him, listening to his question. He peaked down then stared at the sunset. That question made the image of his father and him at the beach come up again. He stared at the spot and he could even see it. He sighed, then peaked at him, smiling some, " Well, I wanted to clear my head and get out of the city for a while. So, decided to spend some of the night here. "
He didn't want to get all sappy with the kid, because I doubt he wanted to hear it. He peaked down and then peaked back at the sunset, almost disappearing into the sea. " I kind of wanted to run away from the city at a young age. I became a sailor until I was 45. Then, I came back. Now, I'm 51 and I do nothing for a living. " He did a playful wink and then stared at him, " What about you? "
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Post by Kenai Abello on Jul 25, 2017 17:47:15 GMT -6
Kenai enjoyed the view of the ocean and remained seated by the man. He peaked over at him, hoping he would give in and maybe answer a few questions. He watched as he stared out at the beach. I wonder what he is thinking of? Kenai thought to himself. He snapped out of his thoughts as he heard him speak.
" Well, I wanted to clear my head and get out of the city for a while. So, decided to spend some of the night here. " Kenai could tell he was holding back some but didn't want to pressure him into speaking of what all was on his mind. He opened his mouth and then closed it as he heard him speak again,
" I kind of wanted to run away from the city at a young age. I became a sailor until I was 45. Then, I came back. Now, I'm 51 and I do nothing for a living. " He did a playful wink and then stared at him, " What about you? " Kenai chuckled some to his comment, " A sailor? I always wanted to travel the world. My mother and I used to talk about it all the time-.." He stopped himself after he realized he was speaking of his mother. It tore at him a little bit but he changed the subject, " Wait, so now you're 51 years old? - Aka, an oldie and now you're doing nothing?" He raised an eyebrow and said, " You're being lazy? Go get a job." He said playfully, acting like an elder. " You can't be sitting around doing nothing, ya oldie!" He grinned again and peaked at him. He then tilted his head and thought about what he did. He couldn't tell him the truth so he came up with something, " I'm just your everyday average call boy?" Kenai smiled at him and wanted to die inside from saying that. Why prostitute, Kenai? Why not a newsboy or something average? Or a waiter? Really? He filled with regret but continued to play it off. He raised a hand and said, " I'm not working tonight though so don't get your hopes up!" He flashed a smile before he stood up and headed for the ocean. He turned to the man and motioned for him to come to him.
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Post by Salvatore Ross on Jul 25, 2017 18:43:49 GMT -6
He tilted his head some at him, seeing his expression. He was hurt about his mom. He wondered what happened but, he just let him continue. He peaked down and listened.
" Wait, so now you're 51 years old? - Aka, an oldie and now you're doing nothing? You're being lazy? Go get a job. You can't be sitting around doing nothing, ya oldie! "
He laughed some, shaking his head. " Doing what? Working on cars, selling shit? Pft, I have plenty of money. I'll be fine with doing nothing. " He rolled his eyes, he peaked at a crab on the ground, and decided to be playful. He covered his mouth so the kid couldn't see and pointed at him, saying loudly, " Can you believe this? A kid is trying to tell me what to do. " He uncovered his mouth and smirked some then, continued to listen to him. " I'm just your everyday average call boy? I'm not working tonight though so don't get your hopes up! "
He widened his eyes some, staring at him. Surprised that that was his job, but he didn't judge. He snapped his fingers in a disappointing way and mouthed, " Damn " He peaked at him and watched him get up, motioning him to get up and follow. He groaned to tease him, " I'm an old man, I can't keep getting up and sitting down. I'll break something. " He smirked some and got up without any trouble and walked to him, nudging him a little, " What's your name, kid? "
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Post by Kenai Abello on Jul 25, 2017 19:15:17 GMT -6
Kenai watched his reaction to the prostitute comment and chuckled some, " Damn, indeed." He said and struck a confident pose. He was being playful and actually being open for once. The only other person he is occasionally playful with is with Ray. He turned his attention to the ocean and began to walk towards it. He continued walking until the water was at his knees. He then turned and said, " Also, I could maybe see you as a mechanic! Not a salesman but definitely a mechanic." He grinned a little bit and an idea came to his head. "Can you even imagine that? I kind of got an idea of it now."He turned and said, " Now if you look at this great car right here! It has a great set of new tires, don't forget great milage! It'll be a hit with all the ladies, if you know what I mean? Haaaa, haaaaa, haaaaaa." He was being a cheesy salesman and was mocking the man. He did a weird smile and let his Ha's be drug out some. He looked back at the man,
" I'm an old man, I can't keep getting up and sitting down. I'll break something. " He smirked some and got up without any trouble and walked to him, nudging him a little, " What's your name, kid? "
Kenai rolled his eyes and said, "Yeah, I can really see the struggle, bud." He let out a hearty laugh and then felt the man nudge him. He turned to him and said, "Kenai Abello, I go by Kenai or BooBoo." He grinned and couldn't wait to hear the remarks to come about his name. He could tell this guy was playful and likes to poke fun.
Kenai ran a hand through his hair and fixed it and stuck a hand out to shake the man's hand, "And yours?" Kenai felt completely comfortable now, it was as if he knew him his whole life. Not a lot of people could make Kenai feel this comfortable. There was something about this guy. He studied him once more and thought, He kind of looks like pops'. He looked down and smiled and looked back up at him.
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Post by Salvatore Ross on Jul 25, 2017 19:42:46 GMT -6
" Also, I could maybe see you as a mechanic! Not a salesman but definitely a mechanic. Can you even imagine that? I kind of got an idea of it now. "
He raised an eyebrow at him, shaking his head some. smirking a little. This kid liked to play along with him, not a lot of people do that. They usually get cranky and fussy, which always pissed him off. Salvatore was always a joker, he always liked to tease with people. He could get on your nerves if he wanted to and keep going until you snap. But, with this kid, it was nice to have someone to act the same as he was. He continued to listen to him ramble and be goofy.
" Now if you look at this great car right here! It has a great set of new tires, don't forget great mileage! It'll be a hit with all the ladies, if you know what I mean? Haaaa, haaaaa, haaaaaa. " He laughed some at him, following him into the water. He studied him once more as he was catching up to him, smiling a little to himself. As he walked beside him, he said his name, " Kenai Abello, I go by Kenai or BooBoo. " He covered his mouth and let out a small snort, " Oh, I'm definitely calling you BooBoo from now on. " He smirked, shaking his head a little. He peaked down and listened to him ask for his, as he put out a hand. He peaked at him, taking it and shook it, " Salvatore, Salvatore Ross. I don't have any nicknames, so you'll have to make something up, BooBoo. " He gave him a cheesy smile and then let go of his hand and peaked out into the sunset. It was almost dark but, the sun left a beautiful shade of purple, red and orange in the sky. He peaked at the kid and looked back at the sunset, giving him a slight push so he'd fall some into the water.
" Sorry, the wind pushed me. " He kept looking out, and not looking at him with a big smirk on his face. He felt really comfortable with this kid, which was surprisng coming from him. He seemed to be comfortable with him too, which made him happy.
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Post by Kenai Abello on Jul 25, 2017 22:42:57 GMT -6
Kenai watched as he laughed and continued to be playful towards him. He was loving this. He heard his reaction to his name and rolled his eyes and began to laugh with him. " Oh, I'm definitely calling you BooBoo from now on. "He listened to him and couldn't blame him for his decision. A lot of people would call him BooBoo after they heard the name. He couldn't help it though? He got the nickname when he was really young. He thought it would go away after awhile but it ended up staying around. He got used to is and doesn't care about it anymore. He said, " Whatever you pick, bud." He then heard him say, " Salvatore, Salvatore Ross. I don't have any nicknames, so you'll have to make something up, BooBoo. "
Salvatore shook his hand and peaked at him. He liked that name, Salvatore. He thought to himself, it had a nice ring to it. He then said out loud, "Salvatore... Hm. Sally, SalSal or Tori" He busted out laughing when he said the nickname choices and then peaked at Salvatore.
He stood there enjoying the view with him until he felt him push him. Kenai stumbled into the water and landed on his butt. A wave washed over him and splashed into his face and took him under. Kenai popped up a few feet back and said, "I could've died!"
Kenai got up while he wasn't looking and ran to him. He pounced, tackling him and taking him down into the water. He laughed as a wave was coming and Salvatore was to distracted to notice. Kenai leaped up and was acting oblivious to the wave so Salvatore wouldn't notice. Kenai just waited for it to hit him and take him under. "Sorry, I slipped.. on.. hm, seaweed?" A huge grin came across his face and he just stood there.
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Post by Salvatore Ross on Jul 25, 2017 23:05:02 GMT -6
" Salvatore... Hm. Sally, SalSal or Tori. "
Salvatore smirked and chuckled some, " Tori, really? That's the best you can come up with. I'm kind of disappointed. " He stared at him then peaked back at the waves. He wasn't really called anything, usually. Sometimes Sal or Sally but, very rarely. Sometimes it would piss him off even but, with this kid, he would let it slide. He never really thought he would make friends or even try to. But, he made one so far and hopefully, this is a second.
He watched as the wave pulled him under for a second, he started to laugh and almost fell into the water. He watched him peak up and yell, " I could've died! " He smirked and crossed his arms, " But, ya didn't. " He started to laugh again then out of the blue felt Kenai tackle him, falling down into the water. He started to laugh with him as he was now soaked with water, and smirked up at him. He watched as he got away before he could try and dunk him, " Sorry, I slipped.. on.. hm, seaweed? " He snorted, " Oh, you've done it now. " But, as he started to get up a wave came out of no where and pushed him back down into the water, he came back up with his hair in his face.
He glared playfully at the kid, knowing he was planning that, " COME HERE! " He sprinted up and ran to him, picking him up and dunked him into the water. He went down too, and started to splash him, laughing some. It's been a while since he has had fun like this. He was enjoying himself and all the worries and sadness had left him... just for tonight.
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Post by Kenai Abello on Jul 25, 2017 23:30:23 GMT -6
Kenai watched as the water rushed up onto him and he couldn't help but burst into laughter. It was just what he wanted to see. Payback, it doesn't get better than that. He chuckled and said, " Wow, this look really suits you!" He laughed even more and then peaked at him hearing his daring comment,
" Oh, you've done it now. "He watched at the water took him under and he continued to die of laughter. He stumbled some and managed to catch his balance. He watched how shocked he look from the wave hitting him. " Oh, that was beautiful. Just so beautiful." He watched as Sal began to glare at him with a playful hint. It still managed to intimidate him. He widened his eyes and ran away but got caught, " COME HERE! " He yelled some and felt as the man caught up to him. He felt his hands wrap around him and dunk him into the water. He squirmed to get out of his grip and just plopped into the water cackling. Kenai was in heaven, laughter, care free attitudes, playfulness and more. It was just what Kenai needed today. Who would've known this stranger could be the one to cheer Kenai up.
He looked up at him and said, "By the way, I liked the nickname Tori," He paused and thought about it and said, "okay, maybe not that much! BUT - what is your middle and last name?" The name Salvatore was somewhat familiar but he didn't know from where. He continued to stare up at him and splashed water in his face after awhile. He grinned and stuck out his tongue and then flashed a cheesy smile.
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Post by Salvatore Ross on Jul 25, 2017 23:48:47 GMT -6
" By the way, I liked the nickname Tori... okay, maybe not that much! BUT - what is your middle and last name? "
He smirked and peaked at him, feeling as he splashed water on his face. He wiped it off then slicked his hair back, splashing him back. He didn't really tell people his middle name, because he wasn't a big fan of it. He sighed though, peaking at him and smirked, " Salvatore Joseph Ross. " He rolled his eyes at the sound of it. He started to get up and helped him up as well, " My mother liked the name Joseph, that was originally going to be my name but, my father convinced her to name me Salvatore, but my middle name had to be Joseph. " He peaked down, staring at the water some. It saddened him to start to talk about his parents, and he didn't want to ruin the good mood with it.
He smirked at him, nudged him and started to walk out of the water, motioning him to come with. " I'm pretty hungry, would you like to grab a bite with me? " He looked at the pier and saw a few people walking around there, " I'm sure the pier has some good food. " He stared at him and tilted his head.
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