Entrapment or dumb-luck? [OPEN]

Entrapment or dumb-luck? [OPEN] Jun 21, 2013 9:51:46 GMT -5

Post by Lirie on Jun 21, 2013 9:51:46 GMT -5

Small waves crashing on the shore, seagulls flying high above my head, everything is calm, eerily calm on the beach where I sit on my one day off, watching my little sister Sunshine collect seashells, if I didn't know any better I'd swear this was paradise. I've been working twelve hour shifts all week, so this day couldn't have come any sooner. I left the house this morning because of the horrible sound coming from my father's room, the man's snoring became intolerable to such and extent that I decided to give up sleeping and go to the beach, of course Sunshine came with, it is my turn to entertain her. My father and I take turns on Sunday's since there's no school on Sundays.

We're not too far from where my mother and I used to work when she was still alive, thinking about her give me a lump in my throat which I shake off quickly, Sunshine picks up on my moods quickly and I don't want to upset her. With my left hand I dig into the warm sand next to me, picking up a handful at a time and letting it slip, almost grain by grain, through my finger. I enjoy the rare silence, there's almost always people around me, it was while I was searching for silence when I came across this part of the beach.

"Nemmie!" I hear sunshine call from about ten feet away from me, I'm not worried though, she doesn't look or sound distressed, she actually seems excited about something she has found. "I'm coming Sunny." I say as I get up, closing the gap between us with a swift jog, getting down on my knees next to her as soon as I do and look down at her 'treasure'. "What the..." I whisper, but I don't finish my sentence, I merely stare down at the golden coin in disbelieve. "It's shiny Nemmie." she points out as she points at it, bouncing slightly our of excitement. She's never seen money like this and honestly neither, the curreny I'm used to is silver and bronze coins which I get paid with at the end of each week. 'This must belong to one of the peacekeepers' I think, panic-stricken, a chill running down my spine. Are we being watched? Is this a trap?

I look around frantically but but there's no one in sight, "Well pick it up ten Sunnikins." I say hesitantly and watch her little hand wrap around the coin. I know I can't risk her being caught with it, even at the young age of three she'd be punished, but I don't take it away from her immediately either deciding not to make a scene rather I let her look at it and watch as she turns it around with her miniature finger all the while I keep a look out for movement and try to figure out what I should do with it. I could turn it in to a peacekeeper, but what good would that do? I won't be awarded and the money would go to someone who doesn't really need it. 'I'll hold on to it for a while, see if anyone's looking for it.' I decide and the second I do I ask her "May I keep that save for you sunny?" all the time kneeling beside her, keeping my voice steady and friendly.

As she hands the coin to me, I realize I have to tell her to keep it a secret, knowing that if I don't she definitely will, she's way too young to understand what the consequences might turn out to be, heck she doesn't even know what the coin is used for. I decide to do it later, she's bound to bring it up again. "Let's build a sand castle..." I say, noticing she looks a little disappointed, to which she replies "A big one Nemmie." once again smiling.

W O R D S * 656 ;;
T H O U G H T S *Would be cool if someone saw that, lol. ;;
T A G G E D * Anyone ;;

C R E D I T S * bruno mars' lazy song ;;

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Entrapment or dumb-luck? [OPEN] Jun 23, 2013 9:31:32 GMT -5

Post by Toasty on Jun 23, 2013 9:31:32 GMT -5

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It was dusk when I left my house, the snores of my parents assuring my leave. I was tired, yes, but I had to enjoy Sunday's the best I could. The rest of the week would be devoted to studying; although all my hard work so far has proved to come to nothing so far. Enough of that though, today was about relaxing. I made my way down to the beach, taking the usual route. Hardly anyone would be awake at this hour, unless they were in the mood for an early morning fishing trip, which I honestly never fancied. I myself was out for an early swim, nobody would be at the beach yet so it was the perfect time.

I only came out to the beach in a T-shirt and a pair of board shorts knowing it would start to heat up during the day, like it always did. The air began to feel more relaxing after each breath I took, that was a clear signal the ocean was getting closer and closer. The texture beneath my feet quickly shifted from gravel road to sand, individual grains shifting beneath each of my steps. Coming to a stop at the edge of the waters soft waves, I closed my eyes to take in another breath- A deep one. The stars faded away one by one as blue skies quickly filled the black background that was above me only moments before. It was the perfect time.

Quickly stripping myself of my shirt and throwing it to a nearby tree I slipped into the water, immediately delving in deep beneath its surface. The water was surprisingly comfortable to swim in; it didn't pierce my skin with cold needles, rather it flowed around me. Like I was part of it. After getting my share of the ocean water, I quickly slip out, realizing the water wasn't the one to give sharp pains on your skin- It was the wind. Quickly slipping back into my tee, I slipped under my favorite tree at the beach. Maybe I could catch a few minutes to sleep. After all, today was a day for relaxing.

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My eyes slowly peeled open at the sunlight glaring straight towards me. How long had I been asleep? While I was asleep the sun had done it's job however, since myself and my clothes were dry. Looking around I notice kids were in the water now, more people on the beach then there were previously. It must still be morning though, or at least the early afternoon? I couldn't have been out for that long. Quickly finding my balance I make my way back from the way which I came, (which was rather empty, except for a girl and someone who appeared to be her little sister.) maybe they knew what time it was. I was still drowsy though, and my voice still croaked with every word I spoke. Regardless, I was going to approach the two. "Hey, excuse me. Do you guys have any idea what time it is? I seemed to have dosed off.." i said sheepishly, before noticing the two beginning their new activity.

Hopefully the two would respond, then I could figure out the time. Hopefully I wasn't intruding on the pair. How mean could they be though, right? I notice something in the girl's hand though, something shiny and gold. A gold coin? I had only seen a gold coin once or twice in my entire life. Why would these two have one? Was this a prank set up by peacekeepers, or just bad luck for one of them? "Hey, you might want to be careful with that coin. You don't wanna get caught with it, you know."