Romance is in the air...this is probably the most beautiful and scenic place in Blossom Forest. For the athletic and determined to come with their mates, for time away from pups. Only adults may come here; some of the ledges are too far apart for teens or pups to cross and some too high to scale.
IP: 50.53.171.241
Posted on July 2, 2012 at 06:18:43 AM by raylen
 there are many things that Raylen would change about himself, if he could. he hates that when he's faced with a problem, he bottles it up inside and lets it fester until it overtakes him, until he's consumed with raw emotion, and then he runs. and he's not selfless enough to stay, he doesn't have the confidence that he means enough to someone that he hurts them when he goes. or at least, he hadn't---he believed that he was nothing more than a miniscule part of anyone's life, until he met Misty. Ray is the farthest thing from arrogant, but it's a nice feeling to know that he has meaning. he wants to stop running---he needs to, because he's not sure if he can bear seeing her like this again. the word sorry crowds forth on his tongue as she hesitates, and he knows that he'd need more than that to make up for the hurt, and the pain, and the vulnerability in her eyes and on her face. although it hurts that she has to think before coming any closer to him---both physically and emotionally---he knows he deserves that reluctance and more. far, far more. biting back on what he really wants to say, Ray watches as she steps forward once and then more until she's standing next to him. surprise clouds over his face when she touches his shoulder lightly with her nose but he doesn't move. perhaps she thinks the same as he does---which is not surprising---and wants to know he's really there. meaning she has thought of him, and still does. heart swelling in his chest, Ray just barely keeps himself from leaning into her very brief touch and his ear twists towards her when she sighs. his mind immediately races to decipher it---is she happy, or was that more of a resigned sound? he can't tell, not anymore, not when he can feel the heat of her body and of her fur on his own skin. it's distracting, almost, her closeness. Raylen keeps himself from sliding closer yet. he pricks his ears as she begins to speak, telling him of all the happenings in Bright Moon, but he notices how she doesn't say how she has been. doesn't she know that that's important, too? or perhaps she doesn't; he hasn't really reassured Misty of that. a small twinge happens in his chest when she mentions a new beta. it's not jealousy---not at all. Ray knows very well that responsibility isn't something to be jealous of. it's more of the feeling of being replaced, of course that's self-inflicted too. does Tamlin see Ambrosia as his sister, too? as close to him as Raylen and Rio had been? acutely, the memory of Ambrosia's distaste during the last pack hunt Ray had attended comes forth. he winces internally. "ah, i believe rio has had his own problems," he mentions as if it matters. really he's hinting that he and Rio are the same, almost. they have the same habits of coming and going. however, his brother stayed in Blossom; Ray has smelled evidence of him. "and i'm very glad you're all doing well. i've wanted to go see tamlin for some time now." but why haven't you? the voice in his head nags and again he wants to wince, but he doesn't for Misty's benefit. a tired grin breaks on Ray's face and he turns towards her, taking in the delicate features of her arctic face, avoiding her golden gaze for a few seconds before looking her in the eyes. "not very well, i admit," he responds, his voice soft. then he laughs, almost to himself, when she says he looks tired. "that's what lack of sleep does to you, as far as i know." a hesitant teasing tone comes into his voice, an effort to make things seem right again. his tone grows serious soon enough, though. "but i want to know how you are, Misty." [[i'm sorry it took so long! D: posts from him will be faaar faster from now on i promise]] |
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Replies:
- heart is breaking, barely breathing - By Misty July 4, 2012 at 01:49:46 AM
OH, CAN YOU TELL I HAVEN'T SLEPT VERY WELL; - By raylen July 5, 2012 at 11:55:03 AM
heart is breaking, barely breathing - By Misty July 7, 2012 at 01:49:21 AM
OH, CAN YOU TELL I HAVEN'T SLEPT VERY WELL; - By raylen July 9, 2012 at 03:36:04 AM
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