seeing things differently{Axel}

"Well let me see, I was wandering the streets after running and errand for someone, and my eyes caught sight of the most beautiful girl I have ever seen. She seemed to sparkle in the light of the sun as it glinted off of her, her perfect body silhouetted for all to admire. I couldn't help but find myself drawn to her. Like the sailors of old were drawn to the sirens I was drawn to this most beautiful girl" He replied to my mothers question. Heat flared in my cheeks. He thought I was beautiful. I could tell my mom was shocked by his response for she was speechless. My father, too was speechless. I could feel his eyes on me and I looked at him. I realized then, that I liked him. He was kind and had a good heart. I knew he probably wasn't the richest in the district but it didn't matter to me. I felt my ears grow red like they always did when I was embarressed or warm and I was forced to look away.

Near the end of dinner, my mother finally spoke. "It appears that its quite dark out, would you like to stay here tonight, Reagan?" My mom asked. I was surprised. It was obvious that my parents liked Reagan but I didn't think they'd let him stay here. I looked at him and smiled, feeling the blush again creep over my cheeks. How is it that, even though I've just met him, I feel like we are meant for each other? I wonder. I felt it when he offered me his hand to help me up and I again felt it now, as I looked at him. Perhaps... I wonder, letting my mind imagine what it would be like with Reagan in my life. It would be nice. I look over at my dad, hoping he's alright with it. He nods approvingly. By now, the snow is at least up to my waist if not deeper, it would be impossible for him to leave even if he wanted to. I looked back at him, waiting for an answer.

"You are to kind Mrs. Fox, but I cannot impose upon you any longer. I have overextended my welcome in this beautiful home, with your wonderful family" he said, his eyes darted to me briefly and I felt my blush creep back over my face. "However, I don't think the weather would permit me to leave, so perhaps this is a sign that I should accept your offer. I cannot complain though, I have the most beautiful girl in the district to keep me company" he finished. I felt my face not only flush but a tingle go through me. He winked at me and offered a hand to me. "Shall we go to the livingroom my queen?" he asked. I felt my skin tingle as he said My queen. I took his hand and we went into the living room, my parents trailing behind us.

I sat down on the couch, an older thing that my parents had received as a gift at their wedding. It was a lovely couch really, althoug, it had a slight habit of trying to eat anyone who sat down on it. I sank into the couch as I sat down and tucked my feet under me, the wind outside howled like a wild dog and snow fell heavily on the roof, making it creak. I knew that there was no chance of the roof collapsing because it had withstood much worse than this, a few years ago we'd been dumped with at least 7 feet of snow so this was nothing. I looked at Reagan from where I sat and patted the seat next to me. It felt nice to be around him. "I think fate approves of you" I said, smiling. My dad had built the fire up and a steady flame blazed in the fireplace. It was perfect, sitting around the fire, all cozy, snow falling outside. I smiled and leaned against the back of the couch, letting my eyes close. I felt the warmth of the fireplace wrap around me and I drifted off to sleep.

I slept quite peacefully that night. It was nice to be enveloped in warmth. When I woke, I found I was still on the couch but my head rested against Reagans shoulder and his arm was around me. The wierd thing was, was that it didn't feel uncomfortable, or even slightly awkward. It felt right. I smiled sleepily as I looked up at him. He looked handsome when he slept, not so old, more like a boy than a man. I felt a blush creep over my cheeks as I realized my family was alright with this. Surely my father would have kicked him out if they weren't. I sighed contentedly and went back to sleep.

A few hours later, I was woken by the sound of my mom moving around in the kitchen. Carefully, so as not to wake Reagan up, I got up and padded quietly into the kitchen. She was cooking some eggs and sausages, my favorite. "Morning, little Fox, have a good sleep?" she asked, winking at me. I felt a blush creep over my face again. "Yeah, I did, what about you?" I asked. She smiled. "I slept well thanks. I see you and Reagan seem to be a thing now" my mom said. I turned even brighter red. Could it be, do I like Reagan? Do I want us to be together? I wondered. I do like him, a lot actually, it seems like we're right together, like there's something between us I thought. Yes, I did like him. "I guess so" I said before heading back into the living room to see if Reagan was awake yet.

ooc:did you want to make Fenna and Reagan an item?

"Fenna, I don't know whether you want this or not, but I feel I must ask you. Would you like to be my girlfriend, I cannot deny that I have some feelings for you. There is something about you that I cannot stop thinking about, you just seem so...pure..." he said, taking my hand in his and looking at me expectantly. I blushed and my heart beat raced. I wanted this. I did like him. I looked at my dad and he nodded in approval. "Yes, I do" I said, feeling something stir in my chest. I knew that this was right. Keeping his hand in mine, I led him towards the door. Pulling open the door, I was not prepared for the wall of snow that stood in front of us. "Apparently, it snowed a lot last night" I said, giggling. I decided since we couldn't go outside we could go up to my room, it would be much more private.

I led him up the stairs towards my room then stopped, realizing my room was more than likely a disaster. I couldn't let him see that, it would make me look like a slob. Looking up at him, I felt my cheeks flush as I kissed him. I'd never kissed a guy before so this was new to me. I felt butterflies flap furiously in my stomach but I didn't care, this moment was perfect. My heart beat raced in my chest as I wrapped my arms around him.

We kissed for a few minutes before he broke away but held me close to him. I felt his heartbeat in my ear, strong and steady. As I looked up, he spoke. Fenna Fox, you have made me one of the happiest people alive. When I lost my family and friends I told myself I would never love again. Than I saw you, at first I didn't want to get to friendly in fear that feelings may grow. Your kindness towards me though, it made me realize that I don't need to live in fear of loving someone. That you must do what you can with the time you're given with that person. I made the decision that I wanted to be with you, as your boyfriend, that is what I chose to do with the time that I'm given with you" he said. I smiled. "No matter what happens, I'll always be here for you, and I choose to spend whatever time I have left with you" I said. I remembered from the night before my room had been clean. It would be safe. We could always dig our way out of the house and play in the snow I thought. Nah, its warmer here I thought. Then I looked down at him and myself. I was still wearing the dress from the night before and it was crinkled from sleeping on the couch. I'd need to change if I wanted to go outside, In this dress I'd freeze. "I was thinking, maybe we could attempt to dig ourselves out of this house, but first we'd need to get into something a little warmer." I said, looking up at him again. I felt a giggle bubble up inside me. It was true, we'd need something warmer because otherwise we'd freeze. I wondered if Jaiyme would have anything we'd be able to borrow. More than likely. Smiling, I led him the rest of the way down the hall to my room.

Opening the door, I discovered that my room was at least neater than what it was normally like. Most of my books were on the shelves, instead of stacked all over the place like they usually were. I opened one of my drawers and found all my winter things stacked at the top so that I could get them easily. Then I realized that the reapings were coming up and that this could very well be the last little while that I had with Reagan. "I just realized that the reapings are coming up" I said, looking at him over my shoulder.

I smile at him as he looks me up and down."You look adorable Fenna, but as of yet I haven't seen you when you aren't adorable. Lets go tackle that snow outside your house now. Can't let that stay there otherwise we may never get out of the house" he said. I had a feeling though that he probably wouldn't mind that alternative. However, I'd like to be able to leave. Plus it could be fun. "Okay, lets go" I said, leading him downstairs again.

The snow has to be about four feet deep, making navigation through the snow difficult. I realize that in order to actually start digging without getting any inside, we will have to trek through it. My breath mists as I push my way through the snow. "You coming?" I ask. I feel tempted to possibly start a snowball fight but decide that I'll wait until later on when we aren't so near the house.

As soon as we are away from the house I decide to have a little fun. Giggling, I throw a snowball at him. "Hee hee, snowball fight" I say, smiling.