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You Can't Tell Me What to Do Anymore (Jack Lex) Dec 4, 2012 11:41:48 GMT -5

Post by Cameo {RIP Charlie} on Dec 4, 2012 11:41:48 GMT -5

The distances between Faith and Jack was weighing heavy on Faith's spirit, who wanted nothing more then her friend back. Unable to understand what it was she did wrong, Faith was too stubborn to ask. At least a few waves and smiles were exchanged every once in a while, some form of communication from someone actually her age.

The usual drop off routine, Faith didn't bother asking if Jack wanted to join her as he always did. Today was special though, with her father's offer to take a little of the money at the end and buy a new medicine book. Something to distract her, it sounded perfect. Dropping the food off went a lot faster being alone and having a prize at the end. After a long time in the bookstore, picking out the perfect one, Faith finally made her way home with the book securely in her arms the whole way back.

Taking a second to watch Jack on the farm, Faith had really grown to miss him within just a few days of only small greetings. Eventually he will explain his reasoning of why he was upset at her, until then Faith returned in the home.

Surprisingly her Father and step-mother were in the living room with another younger gentlemen. Faith's father never stopped working so early, and it was after lunch break. Freezing in her place, Faith realized what was going on as she gazed down to the book in her arms.

"Father." Faith greeted with a smile and a kiss on his cheek. Quickly she made her way into the kitchen in hope to avoid what she believed her father was doing.

"Faith that's no way to treat a guest." Her father stops her in her tracks with his words that force her to turn around and join them in the living room. "This is Thomas." Her father introduced.

"Nice to meet you." Faith smiled and attempted to walk away again.

"Sit." Her father demanded, which she was quick to follow. Faith knew better then to not listen to her father. "Thomas's parents own a very wealthy shop in town." Her father hints with a smile. "Your mother and I haven known his parents for a while and we've all been hoping since you've been babies you'd become fond of each other in older age." Her father explains that turns Faith's face pale. "You're going out this friday."

Why did the guy seem so happy about it? How sick, who could be happy about a planned relationship. Meeting his eyes, Faith quickly pulled away because she knew she could never like such a guy. She knew the difference between the poor and wealthy people, and the wealthy ones were always snots. That was the type of guy Faith despised like the peacekeepers that didn't know boundaries.

"She's not my mother." Faith mutters shoving the book, she was just so happy about getting, to her Father. "And he's never going to be.." Faith stopped herself. "For me." She couldn't say he wasn't Jack.

"He will if I have any say." Her Father spits out, furious that his daughter was going against what he was saying.

With nothing left to say, Faith darted out of the house. Unsure of what direction she was headed, Faith only wanted to get away.

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You Can't Tell Me What to Do Anymore (Jack Lex) Dec 4, 2012 19:47:05 GMT -5

Post by Jack Lexington on Dec 4, 2012 19:47:05 GMT -5

Over the past days I've kept my distance to Faith, which wasn't so hard for the first week because that's how long it took me to get over the flu that I had caught. Faith dropped in once or twice to ask how Josh and I were doing and I thanked her but told her I couldn't come back to work yet, which was a set back for her father, who needed me a lot. That was the extend of our conversation, which felt awkward but saved me from my own desires and conscience.

Today was the second day back at work and I can feel that my strength isn't completely there yet. I still cough a lot and am out of breath as fast as on the first day I started here. I'm still better than no worker at all.

After doing all my morning chores I return to the house to find out what else needs to be done. The morning air was crisps and the ground almost frozen but now the sun is warming the ground and my skin but I'm already sweat soaked nonetheless when I knock on the porch door.

Without great warning I step inside like I usually do and find the whole family, well the adults gathered in the living room wearing fairly nice clothes. There's also a stranger, maybe my age or a little younger in fine, possibly tailored clothing on the sofa. A visitor.
"Good afternoon." I greet the young man politely.
"I'm sorry to interrupt, sir." I take off my work gloves and my hat while I awkwardly stand in the doorframe and try my best not to stare at Faith and her dangling red locks. "I need the chores for the afternoon."
Of course I can't help but greet Faith with a nod and a smile. Immediately I notice the sour look on her face, which irritates me a little.
That very moment a furious Faith darts past me out of the house leaving everybody including me bewildered. For a moment I wonder whether it's my presence that made her mad but she seems angry when I entered.

Last Edit: Dec 4, 2012 19:51:27 GMT -5 by Jack Lexington

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You Can't Tell Me What to Do Anymore (Jack Lex) Dec 4, 2012 22:58:50 GMT -5

Post by Cameo {RIP Charlie} on Dec 4, 2012 22:58:50 GMT -5

Seeing Jack didn't help, afraid of his opinion of the whole thing. 'He looks like a good guy, you should at least try' A shiver went down her spine thinking of such a thing. Unable to take it Faith sprints out, keeping her head down to prevent any eye contact.

With blurred eyes, Faith ran across the field to the tree line that gated the farm. Refusing to shed a tear, Faith toke her feelings to the nearest tree she ran into. Waving her hand in the air Faith cursed at the splinters and cuts now on her knuckles, words that never slipped out of Faith's mouth. Plopping on the floor, Faith buried her face in her knees in hope to magically appear in a different family.

Faith thought her Father was kidding with picking the man for her in the future. People weren't like that, especially someone that claimed to love her. What if she was forced? There was nothing she could do, unsure of how her father would react to refusal. Faith didn't refuse her father and was completely frightened by what it held. Thinking brought back the uncontrollable feeling Faith had to turn into anger. Springing back to her feat, Faith toke another round at the tree this time more like a fight.

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You Can't Tell Me What to Do Anymore (Jack Lex) Dec 5, 2012 10:55:07 GMT -5

Post by Jack Lexington on Dec 5, 2012 10:55:07 GMT -5

It's very untypical for Faith just to run out of the house, which makes me think she's either upset or very busy. Judging by the look on her fathers face and how he gasps for air with his face red I'd guess it's the first reason.

For a second I wonder whether I should just come back later but he gets a grip on himself and simply states. "The fence at the back paddock is broken. Grab some wood and ifx it."
"Yes, sir." I tell him and with a nod leave the odd scene.

The young guy asks who I am but Faiths dad only mutters. "Farmhand."

Outside I got looking for some wood to mend the fence. In the shed I find the tools and large nails I need but no wood so I set out to look for some. There's a big stack somewhere I remember.

Instead of wood I can soon spot Faith who seems to be fighting a tree which makes me raise my brows.
Should I just leave her alone? That would be easy and comfortable but the girl cared about me and for me when I was sick. She's always helpful and nice and deserves me doing the same for her. So I walk up to her and finally ask. "What has that poor tree done to you?"
I can tell she's really upset and maybe that will lighten the mood.

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You Can't Tell Me What to Do Anymore (Jack Lex) Dec 5, 2012 14:17:25 GMT -5

Post by Cameo {RIP Charlie} on Dec 5, 2012 14:17:25 GMT -5

Freezing at the sound of Jack's voice, Faith immediately became embarrassed. Looking up at Jack's face, through her now messy red locks, at his stubbly chin and capturing light eyes that clearly stated he didn't have any clue of what was going on. Faith wanted nothing more then to vent and tell Jack everything that happened, he certainly seemed to be a good at listening and understanding.

Still what if he toke her Father's side? Faith knew she wouldn't be able to handle that, and wouldn't want anything more then to curl up and die right there if Jack did. Biting her lip she tried to calm herself and bring down her red cheeks that matched the fire in her hair.

"Nothing." Faith mutters looking into his crystal eyes. "You wouldn't understand." She states walking past Jack just to stop because the last place she wanted to be was back under the roof of her home.

"I don't know what to do." Faith sighs under her breathe as she examines her knuckles, with her head down and back towards Jack.

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You Can't Tell Me What to Do Anymore (Jack Lex) Dec 5, 2012 15:27:40 GMT -5

Post by Jack Lexington on Dec 5, 2012 15:27:40 GMT -5

Faith looks pretty desperate with her usually neat hair all over the place and her knuckles red and scraped open. What really worries me is the expression on her face. At first she tries to brush me off by stating it's nothing but then she says "you wouldn't understand". I bite my lip because she decides to keep things to herself and not open up to me. But then I suggest. "Why don't you try me?" Not that I have proofed to be a great friend, on the contrary. I kept my distance but now I want to help her.

She finally opens up and states that she doesn't know what to do looking at her hands. "About what?"
I'm assuming she's not talking about her hands. It had to be something her father said.
"Is there something going on with your dad?" I'm guessing.
"Maybe I can help you if you have a problem."
I pull a clean handkerchief out of my pocket and hand it to her for her small cuts. "I haven't used it yet."

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You Can't Tell Me What to Do Anymore (Jack Lex) Dec 5, 2012 15:49:40 GMT -5

Post by Cameo {RIP Charlie} on Dec 5, 2012 15:49:40 GMT -5

Listening to the offer that Faith should at least give Jack a try brought a little light to her heart stuck in a dark room. Still she couldn't yet loosen the grip on her poor lip, trying to keep control of what she had left. Hearing the word help was like a beautiful note to Faith's ears who wasn't the type to always refuse help. Wanting to keep her composure she had to stay quiet for a few seconds, which gave Jack the perfect opportunity to then offer a hanky for her wounded hands.

After brushing the messy locks behind her ears, Faith finally accepted the clean piece of cloth, a small forced smile coming to her face. "I'm supposed to be with that man in there." Faith explains simply, as she keeps her eyes locked on the house unable to even glance at Jack. "My Father wants to pick the man for me." Faith laughs a little despite of herself. "That's not how I pictured falling in love."

Faith bites down harder on her lip as the pressure of cleaning her knuckles increased as well. With the feeling of tears following staring any longer at the house, Faith darted her eyes down to the floor. "That's not how my mother would want it." Escapes Faith's lips smoother then the air she was breathing.

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You Can't Tell Me What to Do Anymore (Jack Lex) Dec 5, 2012 16:07:38 GMT -5

Post by Jack Lexington on Dec 5, 2012 16:07:38 GMT -5

What she tells me is beyond my grasp for a moment. I have never heard of such a thing, at least not from sensible parents and to think that such a terrible fate should hit her is too hard to wrap my mind around.
I wrinkle my brow in disbelieve. "You family wants what...?"
Is she really serious? It sure as hell looks like she is.
I'm at a loss of words so I simply take off my work gloves and place the canvas bag that i had slung over my shoulder on the frozen ground.
While I'm thinking of a reasonable thing to say I watch her breath travel in the cold air.
"That's not very nice of your dad to take the choice from you. After all you're supposed to be happy, right?"
I think a few years ahead and what kind of guys Briar will bring home so I add. "I mean I understand that he wants a decent guy for you but it's not like your constantly bringing home bums! Have you ever brought anybody home to them?"
If I imagine Faith with that stuck up snob I can feel a strange tingling in my gutts and it's not pleasant.

OOC: No, not too dramatic, never change your choice unless somebody specifically asks you to! I was just too tired and spousey came home so we chatted and later I fell asleep!

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You Can't Tell Me What to Do Anymore (Jack Lex) Dec 5, 2012 18:10:32 GMT -5

Post by Cameo {RIP Charlie} on Dec 5, 2012 18:10:32 GMT -5

A shrug was the only reply to if she was suppose to be happy, unsure if that was added to her Father's goals for what type of guy was right for Faith. Were they doing this because they wanted her to be happy, or because they wanted her to be miserable? Faith hated to think her Father would do such a thing, her step-mother on the other hand.

The rush out of the house left Faith with no time to prepare for the cold weather, crossing her arms as realization of the temperate brings a shiver down her spine. "Never. I guess you could say I'm picky." Faith says with a small smile from the a little light brightening her up a tad. At least Jack could bring a smile to her face when it feels impossible to.

"I know my father wants what's best for me." Faith stated wanting nothing more then to think that in a time like this. "But he only focus's on wealth, looks and power." Narrowing her eyes at the thought with another shiver going through her, hating that type of guy. "So he can have his victor grandson." She mocks with anger filling her voice.

"I can pick a good guy all by myself." Faith protests taking a glance at Jack which she failed to do through out her rant. "And I refuse to raise a Career." Then a sigh came across because Faith was so scared to be forced, having no where else to go if she denied her Father. "I don't know what to do." She says feeling stupid afterwards because it wasn't like Jack could fix everything.

Last Edit: Dec 6, 2012 11:59:07 GMT -5 by Cameo {RIP Charlie}

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You Can't Tell Me What to Do Anymore (Jack Lex) Dec 6, 2012 9:31:24 GMT -5

Post by Jack Lexington on Dec 6, 2012 9:31:24 GMT -5

"I understand." I nod and look back at the house. "Who wants their kids to go in the games anyway? I will do everything to avoid that." The thought alone scares me. Wouldn't that be great for the capitol to return my kids and years later reap them just to mock me.

"Maybe he just wants to make sure you're part of the upper class so you don't have to live like we do...always scraping the last bits together and barely able to afford medicine when we need it." I'm referring to last week.
"Maybe being with a guy like that wouldn't be so bad, eh?"
I try to find some positive aspects. "Why don't you go and talk to him? He might actually be nice."

Why I'm cheering her on to run to this guy I don't know because I really don't want her to. I want to stay friends with her, maybe one day more, and not some other guy get in the way.

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You Can't Tell Me What to Do Anymore (Jack Lex) Dec 7, 2012 12:30:47 GMT -5

Post by Cameo {RIP Charlie} on Dec 7, 2012 12:30:47 GMT -5

"I'll certainly help you." Faith agrees about avoiding the games with the twins, Faith could never allow to see that. Even if one day Jack and Faith's friendship was pulled a part she'd have to check on the twins because of the love she already had for them.

The next comment makes sense though Faith never found it the happy way; the rich were always stuck-up and difficult to even talk to, if anything Faith preferred the poor. Except that Jack's next reasoning isn't so smart and forces another unpleasant shiver down Faith's spine, along with her fear of Jack saying such a thing, coming true.

"Did you see him?" Faith asks her face disgusted with the words escaping Jack's lips. "He looked like all the other rich kids, with that plastered face that clearly states he acts like them to!" Faith's voice was growing a little loud, and she quickly stopped herself. "I thought you would understand." She says forcing down a gulp.

Unable to take it any longer, she turned away and began walking towards the road unsure of what she was doing or going. Faith could feel the lump in her throat that indicating tears could come at any moment from hearing the one person she had hope in agree with the one's that were trying to control her life. Biting her inner cheek, Faith refused to cry as she warm herself with crossing her arms tighter as the walk brought more wind. A short walk, she could stand the cold, and she certainly wasn't going back into the house, yet at least.

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You Can't Tell Me What to Do Anymore (Jack Lex) Dec 7, 2012 12:57:39 GMT -5

Post by Jack Lexington on Dec 7, 2012 12:57:39 GMT -5

My reasoning doesn't sit well with my friend and she shows her dissapointment by turning her back on me and walking away. I can't help but mutter. "Very mature, Faith." But instantly hope she didn't hear me.

For a moment I look at my tools and the work I should be doing but decide that the girl is more important so I jog after her and catch up with her before she gets onto the road. "Hey, wait."
I lightly touch her arm to stop her.
"I don't want to make you upset, Faith. I was just thinking that maybe he's not that bad after all."
When I look in her face I can see that she's battling the tears.
So I melt like ice on a hot day and pull her into my arms. "C'mon, calm down, Faith."
gently I rub her back and give her a moment.
When enough time has past I look back at the house that's still in visible distance. they surely won't like me hugging her. After all they want me to keep my distance but I quickly whisper. "I wouldn't want you to be with him anyway."
Then I let go of her and make sure she's not crying.
Taking a few steps away from her I cast another glance at the house. "Your dad ...he wants me to fix the fence...and keep my distance." I give her a weak smile and the walk away from her backwards.

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You Can't Tell Me What to Do Anymore (Jack Lex) Dec 7, 2012 13:33:47 GMT -5

Post by Cameo {RIP Charlie} on Dec 7, 2012 13:33:47 GMT -5

Feeling a gentle touch on her shoulder, she was quick to turn around with the luck that it was only Jack. Certainly she didn't want to see anyone, but it was better then her Father or worse the guy she was suppose to be seeing on friday. The small joy of it only being Jack fades in Faith's mind when Jack reenforces that the young guy in the house could be a nice guy, exactly what she didn't want to hear.

Jack sees the pains in Faith's eyes and quickly has a change of heart, pulling her in for a comforting hug. Though she didn't know it, that was what Faith needed; feeling protecting arms embracing her, the warmth, his heartbeat. Faith felt safe and comfortable a feeling she was starved from for a while, the warmth keeping back her tears. Until hearing the truth that Jack wouldn't want to see Faith with that guy, one single tear of being understood falling down her rosy cheek.

Nodding her head, Faith completely understood that Jack needed to get back to work. The last thing her Father wanted was to think Jack and Faith were together behind his back. A simple hug and sentences completely changed Faith's mood, an identical smile spreading across her face looking at Jack's adorable smile and beautiful eyes.

Knowing she couldn't avoid her Father forever, and the sooner she faced him the better, Faith decided to return inside and face her problems.

The sound of the empty house was a beautiful song to Faith's ears after such a day. Hope and the twins were the only things filling the living room, with the twins sleeping and Hope doing her homework. It was a little past lunch time, but Faith put together two of her famous sandwiches. The parents had taken Thomas home, and told not to be home for a few hours, giving Faith the perfect opportunity to thank Jack.

Making her way over the broken fence Jack was in the process of constructing, Faith had two sandwiches in hope Jack would join her for lunch. With the fence almost complete, Faith popped out from some trees with her dress and this time a thick jacket.

"Hungry?" Faith asked to get Jack's attention. "Father and Trish are in town for a few hours. And Hope is watching the sleeping babies" She explains handing one of the sandwiches over, and taking a seat on the sturdy part of the fence. "Father said if I give him a chance and don't like him, he'll find someone else until eventually I like one." Faith filled in Jack on her Father and hers agreement. "It won't last forever but it buys me some time." She says with a small smile because it was some form of hope.

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