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Post by emily on Jul 31, 2005 9:47:44 GMT -5
Jason awoke to a loud crash that came from the down stairs. He rubbed his eyes and jumped out of bed. His feet carried him swiftly and quickly down the stairs. "Mum? Dad?" Jason yelled when he reached the kitchen. No one was there, a bowl had shattered all over the floor. Jason's heart leaped into his throat as he walked toward the broken bowl. "Mum?" He whispered, kneeling down and picking up a large piece of the bowl. Jason stood and walked toward the front door, where had they gone? His mother wouldn't have left without telling him she was going to work today. Besides, it was Sunday, his mother didn't do cleaning on Sundays. A growing fear began to take over Jason's whole body. He began shaking and his palms were sweating.
It was difficult to open the door, due to all the sweat. When he managed to open the door, there were footprints in to snow. Jason swallowed hard and took a deep breath as he walked out. He didn't care that he had no shoes on, no socks, he wasn't even fully dressed, which was not at all proper to walk out in your unders. But nothing mattered right now, nothing except his mother and father's whereabouts.
Jason followed the footprints down the front steps and out into the street. They went on down the road, until they were taken over by wheel tracks from a carriage. Where had they gone?! Jason began to feel tears form in his eyes. His feet were numb, and the wind whipped against his face. "Mum... Dad?" Jason whispered, as he stared off into the empty distance.
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Post by emily on Jul 31, 2005 9:35:12 GMT -5
Nice to know someone likes it. lol Thanks so much SWEMER!
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Post by emily on Jul 30, 2005 19:37:34 GMT -5
I'm on a Phantom of the Opera site, and I've posted a story called, 'A New Beginning or a Closer End?' Can someone tell me how bad it is? No one on the site is really replying.
*All it takes is a musical genius, a beautiful woman, and a whole lot of mayhem to create the story of, The Phantom of the Opera.
No matter how long time went on, the many citizens of Paris were not able to erase the historical incident from their minds.
Men and women went about their daily lives normally. However, whenever someone would pass the old Opera House, shivers ran up and down their spines. Some stopped and prayed that the ‘Angel of Music’ was gone forever. Others took second glances, but kept walking, hoping that none of the ashes and bad luck would rub off onto them.
Parents began warning their children to stay far away from the Opera House. And many of the children listened. Some of their parents had traumatized their children by saying things such as, “The Angel sees all you do, if you go near that old run-down place, you’ll hear him. His singing voice, calling to you. But all he really wants is to see the sight of human blood and flesh again.” The children would cry themselves to sleep, having nightmares of a terrible ghost coming to slaughter them.
After a while, parents did not have to tell stories like this. Since the children had passed them onto their friends on their own.
I am here to tell the story of Erik after Christine left. A story you have not heard before. Most know Erik as the Phantom, the Angel of Music, or Opera Ghost. He is known as a ghost, a man and a stalker. Do not be frightened away by these words, for the story I have to tell, is worth reading. The story I have to tell, is of a small boy named Jason. A boy who was quiet, and he kept everything to himself. His mother told him the stories, as the other mothers did. But Jason was intrigued by these stories, rather than horrified. Was this good, or bad? Will Jason fall into Erik’s trap? Or will he out-smart him and show him kindness and understanding?
**It was a cold day, snow began to fall in Paris as December slowly crept up on the citizens. It was a quiet day, most people were cooped up inside reading a book or sleeping. The only noise that could be heard was the sound of children. Children outside laughing and playing in the new fluffy snow. "Mommy!" A small voice yelled as a boy ripped her doll from her grasp. "Tommy took my dolly!" She cried, tears running down her frost bitten cheeks.
Jason was not like other children. When his mother tried to encourage him to join the others, he shook his head and smiled at her. "Just getting to the good part." He said softly, holding a thick book in his small hands. His mother sighed and rubbed her eyes. "All of this reading will make your eyes fall out." She joked as Jason became enveloped once more in the pages.
The Hunchback, was one of Jason's favorite books. The plot captivated him. How cruel people could be to someone who was different. Although Jason had some difficulty getting through some chapters, he stuck through it and began to understand more and more as he read.
As the day went on, more children went out to play, and more children went in, to warm their frozen bodies by the crackling fire. Jason stayed inside the whole day, as he did almost everyday. His mother gently took the book from his hands. "Please Ma ma, just one more chapter." Jason pleaded as his mother closed the book. "Jason, you know how your father told you reading is good for a growing mind?" She asked, placing the book on a small shelf above the fireplace. "Yes. That's why..." Jason began, but his mother shook her head. "Not like this Jason dear! You're going to read all the books and your head will explode!" She giggled. Jason managed a small smile. "Now, come help me prepare supper." She said taking his hand. Jason smiled and joined his mother in the kitchen.
After dinner was prepared, Jason's father came through the door. "Quite a storm out there." He shivered removing his scarf from around his neck. Jason's mother nodded and helped him remove his coat. "Your cheeks are cherry red!" She exclaimed, placing her hand on his frozen cheek. He laughed and kissed her hand. "You're fireplace warm. Now, what's that magnificent smell?" He said sticking his nose into the air. "Me and mum made soup!" Jason smiled taking his father to the table. "Oh wonderful! What kind?" His father asked sitting at the table. "Carrot, chicken and a warn broth." Jason said placing three bowls on the table, along with three small glasses, and spoons. "Marvelous!" His father said as soup was poured into his bowl.
The three sat and ate happily, discussing their days and this and that. The family was not a wealthy family, and had many problems with money and family issues. When Jason was 4, he was 11 now, he lost his baby sister to an unknown disease. It was left the family devastated. But also pulled them closer together. Now they were struggling to keep the small house they had. Jason's father worked as a chimney sweep. And his mother would sometimes clean houses, but was mostly at home.
After they were finished eating, they all washed the dishes together. And they were happy about it. They were content with what they had, that's what kept them together.
"Time for sleep." His mother said tucking him under the thin covers. Jason smiled and sighed lightly. "Goodnight Ma ma." He said as she kissed his forehead. "May I please read one more chapter?" He asked with pleading eyes. "No. You may read more tomorrow darling." She smiled smoothing his covers out. Jason sighed and closed his eyes, recalling the day's events. Behind closed lids he saw fluffy white snow flakes fall and land on the hard ground. He saw the hunchback walk slowly across a vast empty land.
Sleep slowly claimed him, and he drifted off, awaiting the next day's excitement.
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Post by emily on Aug 11, 2005 21:37:47 GMT -5
Wow, I didn't think anyone was still reading this! lol But thanks so much, it means a lot. ____________________________________________________________
Erik heard a splash, and saw the door flung opened. His heart skipped a beat as he then figured out Christine has just plunged into the raging sea. "Rick!! Christine just went overboard! Come take over the wheel!" He screamed on the top of his lungs. Rick ran over and took the wheel as Erik tied a rope around his waiste and dove into the icey sea.
Christine was calm, and silent. She floated to the bottom and waited. Just as she felt her lungs began to sqeeze tight a shadow began swimming towards her. "Chrisinte?" It was Eric! Christine began swimming to the surface, Eric helped her make it there faster. "I need help!" She said breahting heavily. "No kidding you need help, you're in the middle of the sea, in the middle of a storm!" Just as Eric said that a flash of lightning filled the sky. "I know... but I need your help, my dad and I are in danger. We won't make it out of this storm unless you help." She said, tears forming in her stinging eyes. "Oh my..." Christine saw Eric's eyes widen, when she turned she saw a figure swimming toward her. "Christine! I'm coming!" It was her father. "That's my dad!" Christine said. "Oh Christine I thought I'd lost you." Erik said taking her in his arms, but then, he noticed they weren't alone. "Who are you?" He asked as the rain pelted down on them. "I-I..." Eric stuttered. "A friend, and he can help us dad! His name is Eric and he's a merman!" Christine yelled.
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Post by emily on Jul 18, 2005 20:14:44 GMT -5
Christine's heart skipped a beat as her cheek hit the hard wooden floor. She heard her father and Rick in the background shouting. "Dad..." Christine whispered, her eyes slowly fluttered open. He obviously didn't hear her, since the roaring thunder was filling the air. "Christine!" Erik yelled taking her into his arms. Christine opened her eyes and wrapped her arms around her father's neck as he lifted her off the floor. "Are you okay?" Erik asked kissing her forehead and placing her on the bench. "Yeah... I hit my cheek though..." Christine said softly, rubbing her sore cheek. Erik kissed her cheek and wrapped two small blankets around her. "Stay here? Okay?" Erik said staring into her eyes then running back to help Rick.
Where else was she going to go? Out into the storm? This thought crossed her mind and Christine laughed to herself. But then, a more serious feeling settled over her. Why not? Maybe Eric could help. He could help, Christine knew it. But, there was no way for her to escape. She had to, no matter what.
Christine gathered up all the courage and strength inside of her and stood. It's now or never... Christine though, then, she ran to the door and jumped over the edge into the sea. She felt the shock of ice cold salt water hit her face, then settle all over her body.
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Post by emily on Jul 18, 2005 20:08:30 GMT -5
Wow, really?! Wow that makes me feel great! Thanks SO much! I'll post more soon! =D
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Post by emily on Jul 12, 2005 12:31:39 GMT -5
Thanks SWEMER ____________________
As Erik made his way to the back of the boat, he saw a flash of white cross the darkening sky. His mind began to race as he saw black clouds envelope the red sky. Erik ran to the motor and tried to figure out what was wrong. "Come on!" Erik snarled as he kicked at it. "Try it now Rick!" Erik yelled. Rick nodded and turned the key. "Nothing!" Rick yelled. Erik cursed under his breath as he went back to work. They had a limited amount of tools, which was not a big help to their situation. Erik kicked at it again then began tinkering with the insides of the engine. "Now Rick!" Erik yelled. Suddenly there was a roar of monstrous thunder and Erik began to feel rain drops fall onto his nose. When it seemed hopeless, Erik heard the dead engine come to life with a boom. "It works!" Rick yelled happily. Erik ran to him and took the wheel. "It's not lookin' good Rick." Erik said as the rain began to pelt down onto the small boat. Rick cursed and ran over to Christine. "Come in here with us little missy." Christine's eyes fluttered open slowly as she was pulled from her slumber. "W-What's going on?" She asked sleepily, but she was soon fully jolted from her sleep as she saw a streak of bright lightening eluminate the black sky. "Oh no..." She said quietly. "Oh yes... Now come on!" Rick yelled grabbing her wrist and slamming the door behind them. "What's going on?" Christine asked walking to her father's side. "There's a storm right on top of us." Erik said quickly, his eyes were like knives, they were sharp, and would not look anywhere else but ahead. Christine swallowed hard as Rick ushered her to have a seat on a small bench. "Here you go Chrissy." He said wrapping a small blanket around her. "Thanks." Christine said softly. This didn't feel real, it felt like a nightmare, and she hoped she would wake up. But reality began to sink in as the boat was jerked sharply to the right, causing Christine to fall to the floor. "Daddy!" She screamed. "Stay down Christine!" Erik yelled as lightening filled the dark sky.
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Post by emily on Jul 12, 2005 10:16:41 GMT -5
Thank you SO much TheLittleMerman! =D
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Post by emily on Jul 12, 2005 9:36:52 GMT -5
Christine fell asleep in the arms of her father. "Aw, look at her. My little trooper." Erik laughed as he laid her down gently on a bench in the boat. "Ay, I can't believe she's still alive. No offense sir." A man with a deep voice replied, he had known Erik since they were young. And knew Christine very well as well. Erik laughed and nodded. "Yes, I know Rick, it's amazing she survived out here all by herself." Rick nodded and walked over to Erik's side. "Better get going, red skies." Erik looked up at the sky. It was true, the sky was turning red. "Skies are red, storms dead ahead." Erik whispered to himself. "Better bring her under cover in case we get caught in it." Rick said as he walked away. Erik picked Christine up slowly, not to wake her up. "Daddy?" Christine asked weakly, barely opening her eyes. "Sh... go back to sleep." Erik said as he laid her down in a bundle of blankets and pillows. Christine took his hand and held it tight. Erik kissed her hand then left to join Rick at the control room. "Can't get it to start..." Rick said nervously. Erik stared at him wide eyed. "You can't get it to start?" Erik repeated. Rick nodded and tried to turn the key again, the only sound that came from the engine was a stuttering puff. Erik rubbed his forehead and sighed. "Better go check it out." Rick said slowly. "I'll go." Erik sighed as he walked to the back of the boat.
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Post by emily on Jul 4, 2005 16:10:00 GMT -5
Nope not yet! Thanks so much! __________________________________ They pulled away slowly, savoring each sensation. Christine kept her eyes closed, a tear escaped from under her closed lids. "I love you Eric." She said then swam to shore. Eric stayed where he was and watched her as she turned to face him. "Don't forget me!" She yelled from the sandy beach. "I won't if you don't forget me!" Eric called back. Christine let the tears flow from her eyes as Eric blew her kiss. She caught it in her hand and placed it on her lips. Christine watched as Eric dove beneath the waves. Her heart ached and she felt terrible. She knew that they both in a way believed they would see each other again, but Christine didn't want to go her hopes up. She watched the water for a while, watching as the sun set a majestic glow over the blue water. Foamy waves crashed on to the beach, almost reaching her toes. Christine blew a kiss to the water then turned away, ready to find her way back home. She didn't know how she would, but she knew eventually she would find it. She walked for some time, maybe five or so hours. Her feet ached, her shoulders were badly sun burnt, and her whole body felt sticky and dirty. She collapsed on the warm sand, she felt it stick to her sun burnt cheek. "Kill me now." She groaned to herself. All of a sudden she heard voices in the distance. Christine stood up quickly and looked off into the distance. She saw tiny specks running toward her. "Help!" Christine exclaimed, raising her arms in the air and waving them crazily. Once they got closer Christine could make out the face of her father. "Daddy!" She yelled running toward him with all of the energy she had left in her. "Christine!" He yelled taking her into his arms. "I thought I'd lost you!" He said holding her tight. Christine began crying. "Oh I missed you so much!" Christine said staring into his blue eyes. He looked her up and down. "Are you hurt?" He asked urgently. Christine laughed and shook her head. "No, just sun burnt, and tired!" She laughed, while tears still ran down her cheeks. He laughed along with her then lifted her off the ground. "Let's go home." He said walking toward a boat. "Finally." Christine said resting her head on his shoulder. "You must have a long story to tell me." He laughed. Christine smiled and nodded. "Oh believe me, it's more than you can handle."
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Post by emily on Jul 4, 2005 8:52:25 GMT -5
As they swam on, Christine began to feel like she did not want to go home. When she surfaced she sighed, staring off at the shore. It was now in sight, which was good, but in a way she wanted it to be further off. "What's wrong?" Eric asked swimming over to her. Christine shook her head and tried to hold back tears. "Nothing... just, I'm going to miss being with you... here.." She said slowly looking into his deep eyes. Eric took her hand and placed a soft kiss on it. "I'll always be with you." He said in a loving voice. Christine laughed. "No! I'm serious! I'll always be here, waiting for your return. And call me crazy, but, I can feel, it's like deep down inside of me, I know I'll see you again" He said with a smile. Christine stared into his eyes, and began to feel it too. "Yeah, I guess I just have to keep a good attitude, and maybe I'll come back." She smiled and looked off at the distant shore. "We're almost there..." She said slowly. Eric nodded and took her hand. "Let's go then!" He said diving into the water.
They swam until Christine could touch the bottom, the water was up to her neck still. "Just remember me... okay?" Eric said slowly, and seemed each word was painful to say. Christine nodded, wrinkling her lip up, trying not to cry. "I'll always remember you." She said, her chest felt like a rock, and she knew she couldn't hold back this waterfall of tears much longer. "Oh God Eric I love you!" She said wrapping her arms around his neck. Eric held her tight and kissed her neck gently. "I'm always with you." He whispered into her ear. Christine pulled away, keeping her hands on his neck. "Kiss me." She said almost in a whisper. Eric was going to say something but Christine put her finger to his lips. "Oh just shut up!" She laughed kissing his lips.
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Post by emily on Jul 4, 2005 8:39:50 GMT -5
Oh it's fine. Thanks for reading! I'll post more of it soon! =D
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Post by emily on Jul 1, 2005 20:45:16 GMT -5
Yes I am going to! Thanks so much PrinceMike! _________________________________________ Christine sighed and dipped her hair back in the water. "Explain what?" She asked. Eric laughed. "Explain why I should give up?" He said with a smile. Christine sighed, and tried not to smile. "Because... you're a merman and I'm a human!" Christine said, she felt like bursting out into tears. "So what? I love you, and I thought you loved me. And when two people love each other, they find a way to be together!" He said with a lot of emotion. A tear ran down Christine's cheek as she tried not to make eye contact with him. "I do love you..." She whispered staring down at the water. "That's why I won't let you go. That's why I won't give up." He said taking her hand in his. Christine looked into his eyes, they were smiling at her. "Oh God Eric!" She laughed as tears spilled from her eyes. Eric laughed along with her and hugged her close. "I do love you!" She said kissing his neck then pulling away to stare into his big dark eyes. "I love you!" She screamed with a huge smile. Eric laughed and splashed her. Christine laughed and dove into the water. "Have to catch me!" She giggled like a little school girl as he dove in after her.
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Post by emily on Jul 1, 2005 20:21:02 GMT -5
Christine stared into his longing eyes, then sighed. "Okay.." She said slowly taking his hand in hers. Eric smiled happily and pulled her under water. This was the last straw for Christine. She ripped her hand away and swam to the surface, Eric caught her hand and pulled her to him, kissing her lips. Christine pulled away sharply and swam to the surface. "What are you doing?!" She screamed slapping him across the face. Eric was taken aback by this as he rubbed his red cheek. "I was getting you to shore faster." He said sourly. Christine laughed and threw her head back. "Oh and I suppose drowning me, and kissing me, will get me home faster?" She asked. Eric shook his head. "No! I was going to swim underwater!" He said, as if that would solve the problem. "Well, I don't know if you've forgotten a tiny thing, I'm not a mermaid!!! I can't breathe under water! Get that through your thick merman skull!" She screamed swimming away. Eric's jaw dropped as she hollered at him like this. Everything he did seemed to go wrong. "Wait! Christine, come on!" He yelled swimming after her. "You just don't give up do you!?" Christine hissed at him. Eric shook his head. "No I don't. Explain it to me." He said with a sarcastic smile.
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Post by emily on Jul 1, 2005 16:51:39 GMT -5
lol You're not kiddin'! __________________________
"Please, I need you here with me!" He said, gently caressing her cheek. Christine's chest felt like it was going to burst. Eric swam to the surface with her in his arms. "Oh God..." She breathed heavily as air entered her air deprived lungs. Eric stayed with her, not making eye contact. "If you love me so much, don't kill me!" She screamed. Eric nodded and looked into her eyes. "I'm sorry... it's just..." Christine held her hand up, indicating him to stop. "You almost drowned me down there!" Christine yelled holding her throat. "I know, I'm.." He began softly but Christine cut him off. "I don't know what this is to you! Fun and games! Well, think reality buddy! Life or death! I almost died!" She exclaimed inhaling deeply. Eric sighed and looked away. "Christine... I don't know what I was doing! The last thing I want to do his hurt you!" He said looking at her. Christine looked away, taking deep breaths. "Well, you didn't hurt me, you almost killed me." She said flatly. Eric sighed and took her hand, but she snatched it away. "Don't touch me! I don't if I can trust you now! I'm scared you're going to drown me!" She said with cold eyes. A tear streaked Eric's cheek, hearing her say this made him want to die. Christine looked around, trying to find dry land. She hadn't noticed how far out they had swam. "Where are we?!" She asked sharply. Eric looked around and shook his head. "Far from shore." He said with a smile. Christine splashed him in the face and shook her head. "No kidding Sherlock!" She exclaimed. Eric gave her an uneasy look and she shook her head. "Nevermind.." She sighed and began swimming. "You'll never make it like that, you'll get there tomorrow." He called after her. "Well, it's not like you're going to help!" She called back, keeping her eyes on the water ahead. Eric swam up beside her and took her arm. "Paws off!" She said ripping her arm away. "Christine, I won't drown you. I'll help you." He said softly.
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Post by emily on Jul 1, 2005 13:43:42 GMT -5
lol That's great SWEMER! _____________________________________ Christine could see regret, and hate in his eyes. "Look, I'm sorry. But I have to go..." She said trying to take his hand. But he snatched it away quickly. "I gave you what you've always wanted. Something you could only dream of, and now, this is how you repay me!?" He said, his eyes were burning, and his voice roared like thunder. Christine turned away, tears spilling from her eyes. She didn't want to hurt him, but she knew she had to leave. "Eric, there is no way I'll be able to repay you for what you have done for me." Eric cut her off. "Save it, nasty little human!" He hissed. Eric took both his hands and placed them over her gills. "What are you doing?" Christine said, it began to feel harder and harder to breathe. "What you asked for." He spat. Just as quickly she had become a mermaid, she went back to human form. Christine held her breath and began swimming to the surface. But her ankle was grabbed my Eric. "Why are you doing this to me?!" He said getting right in her face. She struggled and tried to get free, but he held her tight. "You said you loved me..." He said, his eyes were softer now, and he looked like he was full of sorrow. Christine tried to pry free, but he was not going to let her go. "Don't leave me!" He said, squeezing her arms tighter.
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Post by emily on Jul 1, 2005 12:58:10 GMT -5
Eric smiled at kissed her lips lightly, then took her hand. "Be with me, forever..." He whispered into her ear. Christine felt a sharp pain on the sides of her stomach, and when she lifted her shirt up, she saw gills. Her heart skipped a beat, and then her gaze lifted up to look at Eric. "I-I..." She stuttered, not knowing what to say. Eric put his finger to her lips and smiled. "Let's go." He said swimming on. Christine was in shock, she felt as if she couldn't move.
Before she could start swimming after him, she felt a sharp pain now in both of her legs. When she went to grab them, they felt, slimy and scaly. Christine's mind raced when she figured out what was happening. She looked down and no longer saw two legs, but now she saw a light green tail. Eric swam to her side with a smile. "You like it?" He asked. Christine couldn't speak, she didn't know whether to be happy, mad, excited, nervous, right now she was feeling every emotion in one. "Oh, Eric..." She said taking his hand. Eric kissed hers gently and stared into her eyes.
Christine felt happy, for once. Until the thought of her father, and land crossed her mind. How was she going to get home?! She knew her father was going crazy right now. And she hated the thought of him being like that! "Oh Eric, thank you, this the thing I've only dreamed of, never in a thousand years did I think I would be a mermaid, and know a merman..." She said with a smile, but it soon vanished. "But... I have to go home... on land..." She said as she began to feel tears form in her eyes. Eric looked at her with an unsure expression. "What do you mean...?" He asked dropping her hand.
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Post by emily on Jul 1, 2005 11:25:44 GMT -5
Thanks so much! Sorry, I need to be like, walked through this, I have very low self esteem... __________________________________________ Eric smiled and dove in after her. Christine felt a rush flow through her whole body like a raging river. She felt energy fill her whole body as she swam through the warm water. Eric came up beside her, his sweet smile on his face. He swam faster, then passed her. Christine swam harder to catch up. She surfaced to take a breath, and Eric got nervous something was wrong, so he joined her. "Are you okay?" He asked moving a piece of hair from her face. She smiled and nodded. "Yeah, just a little slow." She smiled. Eric took her hand. "I'll help." He said then dove with her hand in his. He pulled her along, Christine had never gone this fast before, it was a huge exhilaration! Eric held her hand tightly, yet, lovingly. Christine felt butterflies in her stomach every time she heard him speak, or felt his loving touch. Christine felt her chest get tight, she didn't want to keep making him surface, but, she needed air! She tugged gently on his hand, indicating she need a breath. He got nervous and took her in his arms to get her there faster. "Thank you." Christine said as he held her in his arms tightly. "Are you okay?" He asked. Christine laughed and nodded. "Yeah, just a little out of breath." She said inhaling deeply. Without any warning, he kissed her lips and went under with her in his arms. "Breathe." He said when their lips parted. Christine shook her head, holding her breath. He kissed her again and said it again. "Breathe." He must be crazy! Christine thought. But finally she obeyed and breathed in. No water entered her lungs. Her eyes widened as he smiled and stared into her eyes. "You like it?" He asked, still holding her. "Y-yeah..." Christine said slowly, not believing she was breathing and speaking under water.
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Post by emily on Jul 1, 2005 10:55:21 GMT -5
Let me know how it is. =)
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Post by emily on Jul 1, 2005 6:30:58 GMT -5
THANK YOU SO MUCH! __________________________________________ A smile crossed his face and he gently caressed her cheek. "Are you alright?" He asked softly. Hearing his voice calmed Christine. "Yes..." She said with a nod, then he helped her sit up. It felt like a rush as morning sunlight greeted her heavy eyes. She shielded her eyes and stretched. Her skin felt dry and sand stuck all over her. The merman just sat there smiling at her. Christine smiled back. "What happened yesterday?" Christine finally asked. "I saw you lying on the shore, your hand was bleeding badly so I fixed it..." He said lifting her hand out of her lap. The mark was gone. It had vanished. Christine's jaw dropped as she stared at her palm. "Thank you..." She whispered staring into his eyes. She could see him blush. "No problem. So, I took you in the water, so I could fix it. Then when I went off to get some things, you woke up, and we..." He cleared his throat and gazed out over the sea. "Kissed..." She said turning his face to face her. He swallowed hard then nodded. "You saved my life.." She whispered moving closer to him. "I had to..." He whispered. "Why..?" Christine whispered back, their lips were inches away. "Because... I think..." He said slowly, before he could finish, Christine finished for him. "I love you..." She whispered as their lips touched. Christine felt shivers up and down her spine as his hand rested on her neck. When they parted, Christine breathed deeply and stared at him. He had something about him that human men and boys didn't have. Well, a fin, but, his features were so distinguished and outlined. He was gorgeous! Christine stood and walked to the water so that it went up to her ankles. She sat down and stared off into the distance. "It's beautiful.." She whispered as the merman sat beside her. He nodded. "I forgot to ask you.. What's your name?" Christine asked. "Eric." He said with a smile. "I'm Christine." She said, her cheeks flushed. Guys never talked to her. She was lucky if they looked at her. Talking to one, kissing one! Was amazing. Even if he was a merman, Christine liked that better. "What's it like? Living as a merman?" Christine asked. Eric stared off. "Amazing. You feel, free, I guess. What's it like being human?" He asked, now making eye contact with her. "Human?" She laughed out loud then sighed. "It's... horrid, well, at least for me it is. People, don't really like me, the guys think I'm a nut case, the girls think I'm weird too." She sighed then looked at Eric. His eyes were wide opened. "I think you're beautiful." He said. Christine laughed and shook her head. "Me?" She smiled sighed. "Well, to return the compliment, I think you're the most attractive man I have ever seen." Eric blushed and shook his head. "I seriously think you're beautiful. And, thank you." He said in a sweet voice. Christine took his hand and tugged on it then let it drop. "Let's go." She said standing. "Where?" He asked. "Your place." She laughed diving under the waves.
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