Relax, It's the beach (Eden first, then open)

[saskai]

It was a bright afternoon that day and Mayon was walking along the side of the beach. He was leaning over a sidewalk railing taking a break from his new life and his new school and looking out at the ocean. He had on a pair of old jeans along with his black sneakers and a black T with a red logo on the front. Over it, he had on an un buttoned black long sleeve on. The red logo of his black T was still exposed but Mayon didn’t mind. Mayon stared at the beach with his eyes covered by his sunglasses. They were an aviator type glasses with a smoke tint.

The wind blew lightly, moving Mayon’s hair and shirt to the left as the wind carried it. It then dropped as the wind stopped however. Mayon looked at his watch to see that he had been staring at the ocean for a little under half an hour and decided to head to a nearby beach restaurant to be in the shade and cool off. Heading into the nearest building, Mayon sat down at a table and ordered only iced water. Mayon put his aviators away carefully in his pocket and looked around. It was a small restaurant with only a couple tables. It was a basic quick stop to get some food.

The restaurant sold fast food and other greasy junk, which Mayon didn’t feel like in the heat, different types of carbonated beverages, shakes, smoothies and so on. Mayon didn’t eat many varieties of fruit and wasn’t fond of smoothies. Mayon didn’t drink milk much either, therefore shakes were one of the things he avoided. The greasy food wasn’t what he wanted at this time and place and carbonated beverages dehydrated you. Mayon had just decided for the water. When handed to him, Mayon just smiled and thanked the woman handing it to him.

Mayon still was new to San Francisco and hadn’t met anyone from Varron that he didn’t know yet or that he did know for that matter. Despite being at school where everyone was at during the weekday, the city was a relatively big place and didn’t hang out with many people yet. Mayon took a look at his watch. It was still the hour of noon and Mayon had nothing to do that day. Feeling incredibly bored while drinking his water, Mayon needed to find something to do.

Taking a look around the restaurant, Mayon noticed that every other table, in which all are two seated, were taken up, leaving Mayon with the only other open seat. Mayon didn’t mind being alone but he needed to find something to do before he died of boredom. Mayon wasn’t always patient and if something didn’t come up he may have had to go find something himself. Luckily though, Mayon was lazy which would most likely keep him in his seat for a little while. Mayon just stared out the window, looking at the passers by.

[edenchloe]

When she had arrived at San Francisco, the first stop she made was the beach. Ever since then, she visited the beach as often as possible. It was a beautiful and peaceful place which can also be full of fun and energy. Today had been a bright sunny afternoon, and Eden could not resist visiting the beach once again. Hopefully, she would meet someone from Varron, since she has only met one or two people.

There was a cool wind that blew and danced with Eden's long wavy hair. Eden had worn a short skirt, strapped heel-like sandals and a white sleeveless collar shirt. Sunglasses rested atop her head as she walked towards a nearby restaurant to get some refreshments. However when she reached the nearest one, there was only one seat left.

The waitress greeted her warmly and then approached the Mayon, "Sir, I'm terribly sorry but you have the last seat in this restaurant, do you mind if this young lady sit with you?"

Eden gave a small smile, seeing that he seemed around the same age as her, maybe even someone from Hircine.

[saskai]

"Sir, I'm terribly sorry but you have the last seat in this restaurant, do you mind if this young lady sit with you?"

“Hmm? Oh, no I don’t mind.”

Mayon said as the waitress addressed him and explained the situation. It was an odd turn of events. Mayon was bored and about to go find something to do when this happened. Mayon agreed to have her sit with him. He merely smiled and while agreeing and looking at the woman. She seemed to be about Mayons age. Mayon couldn’t tell if she was from Varron or from Hircine however. It was very hard to figure out without asking.

Mayon couldn’t help but to notice the short skirt that she was wearing but quickly changed his mind to other thoughts. He didn’t even know this girl yet and he had already taken sight at her looks. He felt a tad bit embarrassed and immediately changed his sight to the window once again. He then looked at her again and smiled.

“Nice to meet you, I’m Mayon Dept”

He didn’t know the name of this girl yet or if she was a local or from Varron. He would probably figure it out sooner or later, but he would have to play it out and see. He took a glimpse at the window again before taken another drink of water from his glasss.

[edenchloe]

Eden sat down at the table and ordered her strawberry banana smoothie after saying a small 'thank you' to Mayon for allowing her to have the seat. He had switched his gaze from her skirt to the windows. Eden had noticed the small flustered look on his face, so she knew he was at least embarassed by his prior action. He introduced hijmself as Mayon. A name that was not familiar.

'Maybe he is from Hircine then?' she thought.

It was a bit awkward now, she was always looking for her Varron classmates, it just felt right. Two schools joined together seemed like joining two seperate families. She'd felt as if she would on ly like to stick with one.

"I'm Eden Chloe, say did you come from Varron? Or have you been a Hircine student all along?" she asked curiously. "I'm from Varron, if you were wondering as well."

[saskai]

“I am from Varron originally. I moved to San Francisco for, what I am guess is, the same reason you did. All the commotion in Varron and such. I wasn’t having much fun in Varron anyway. I didn’t know many people.”

Mayon lived in Varron for about a year. He had gone to school, mostly stayed at home and exercised and before the incident, had entered a tournament in which he made to the second round. That didn’t matter right then however. He was interested to meet with another Varron.

Mayon took another look at Eden. She was very good looking. Mayon had to admit that he liked her hair. But for some reason eh still felt embarrassed thinking about it and quickly shot his eyes tot he surface of the table. He blushed just slightly and tried not to think any more of it. But he still couldn’t help but think about it. It was odd.

Mayon just realized that he had only spoke of himself so far and didn’t know anything about Eden besides her name and the fact that she was from Varron. He didn’t want to sound rude and quickly changed the subject from himself and to her.

“And yourself?” He said.

[edenchloe]

Mayon was from Varron! Eden felt almost instantly relieved, she did not know why but she felt at home already, knowing they came from the same town and are still getting used to the new city. Her smoothie arrived and she sipped it looking down at the pink bubbly drink sink deeper into the cup with each sip. But in the reflection she saw Mayon looking at her.

If she was not used to people looking at her at her old school, even if they were mostly glares and dirty looks, she was able to block out the blushes that would appear on her face. But she could feel the tips of her ears burn. It was then she lifted her head and Mayon's turn to look down.

He then had asked her about herself.

"Well, I've been at Varron for around 4-6 months. I made a few friends, had an odd relationship with a guy there...I really learned how to communicate with people. It felt like I finally belonged somewhere. I hope it's the same here." she said smiling.

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[saskai]

An odd relationship with a guy huh. Mayon didn’t quite understand that. He wasn’t quite sure what happened in this relationship or if they were still together or not. It was interesting though. Mayon was intrigued for some reason. She just had this feeling about her that made Mayon want to listen. But I relationship that Mayon had no idea about was none of his business and it may seem rude to ask about it.

Mayon seemed a bit flustered. Not knowing what to say made him feel a bit awkward. Mayon pondered in his head at what to say but nothing could come up. He had a few ideas but all seemed as though they may be rude. Asking about the relationship she had or still had may be very rude and Mayon didn’t want to seem like an ass. But he had nothing else come to mind and he decided to go for it.

“Uh, you said you HAD an odd relationship right? Does that mean it isn’t going on anymore? Or am I just misunderstanding.”

Mayon looked down at his drink once again and lifted it to his mouth. The cold water filled his mouth and was then drained down his throat into his stomach. Mayon laid the glass down and looked back at Eden, waiting for an answer.

[edenchloe]

She looked at Mayon, and was a bit confused herself. Was her relationship over? What IS going on?

"You know, I honestly, don't know about my relationship with him. I barely see him anymore, more like, I don't see him anywhere at all. I rather not trust him after what someone had told me. I guess that person raised my doubts. I feel as if I would be a horrible person if I end the relationship. But, I do not even know WHERE he is!"

Eden raked a hand through her hair after she took off her sunglasses and hung it at the front of her shirt. Eden truly did not know where Seta was or what she was going to do about them.

[saskai]

“Ah, I see. So you basically just don’t see him much? Although I guess it is a bit more as you don’t even know where he is. I am sorry if I sound a little rude.”

Mayon didn’t quite understand but had a general grasp of the situation. Basically, she was girl in a relationship that wasn’t really a relationship. She didn’t see him or even know where he was. It made sense. But Mayon wondered if he could ask her out. It came across Mayons mind once or twice. Could he really do that? She was, technically, in a relationship.

It was odd to Mayon. He had been sitting in a restaurant hoping for something to happen when a beautiful girl sits with him who is basically single. It made Mayon wonder what his chances were. He couldn’t be sure if he had any chance of getting a good reaction if he asked he rout. Also, he had just met her, but that didn’t seem like a big reason not o. He thought about it for a couple minuets but just couldn’t decide.

“So I am guessing he went to Varron. Is it possible that he moved as well?”

[edenchloe]

"Basically, I suppose he disappeared somewhere, I have no idea what to do about him really. Oh, please, don't feel rude at all, I don't really mind." she said smiling a little.

There was a silence where they were not really talking for a few good seconds. She started to drink her smoothie again looking as if nothing was going on in her head. Yet, inside, she was arguing what to do with Seta. She was angry at him at the moment. Raph had hindered her trust of Seta. He told her that Seta would only take advantage of her and would hurt her afterwards. Eden had to admit, he was getting very physical, but then again, if she told him to stop it, he would...

Eden felt like pulling her hair all out in frustration, but she just chewed on her straw for a moment. The big question was, 'Where the hell is he anyways?'.

Mayon somehow seemed to read her mind, “So I am guessing he went to Varron. Is it possible that he moved as well?”


Eden glanced at Mayon, "Maybe... he probably did..."

[saskai]

“Jeeze, That’s pretty bad. So you haven’t seen him all this time huh?”

Mayon wasn’t sure what else to say. He figured asking Eden out right now might not be such a good idea. She had no idea where this man was and Mayon barley knew her. It would definitely feel off if he asked her out. He just decided to take it slow and become friends first. But he had decided that he might try his chances with Eden and she if she would end up liking him as well.

“It is a bit odd that he just disappeared. I don’t believe I ever had a relationship in Varron. Never met many people there so I couldn’t meet many girls either.”

Mayon sighed and took a drink from his water. Suddenly he was feeling for a more alcoholic drink because his mind was becoming stressful and he couldn’t think of anything good to say in order to keep the conversation going. He began to think about how he needed a drink suddenly at Eden, wondering if she would be willing to go to a small bar with him. She was around his age but may be still younger. If that were the case, than she wouldn’t be able to go into a bar.

Mayon had only been eighteen for a couple months but was already accustomed to the alcoholic beverage everyone strives to obtain as soon as they reach the legal age. Mayon looked outside to see that the sunset was already out and didn’t realize how late it had already become.

“I know this may sound on but I am feeling like I need a bit of a drink. If you want to tag along, I am just heading to a Bar down the street. If not, then maybe we will see each other again.”

Mayon stood up and gave Eden a warm smile.

[edenchloe]

Eden nodded sadly and smiled a little at his second comment. It was true, she barely had any female friends there. She had only met Ran, Jo, and seen Sai a few times. Otherwise, there were not that many. Most of them were taken too.

I know this may sound odd but I am feeling like I need a bit of a drink. If you want to tag along, I am just heading to a Bar down the street. If not, then maybe we will see each other again?

Eden quirked an eyebrow at his invite. 'A drink huh? It's been awhile since she had one.'

"Well, I would love to, but wouldn't I be underaged, I am only seventeen." she said innocently.

Eden had a high alcohol tolerance but she was still underaged to get into a bar, unless of course, they bought some at a liquor store and drank somewhere else.

[saskai]

“Ah, so you are underage. Well then, I don’t know if it would be a good idea getting you into a bar. I could get in trouble. I don’t need that right now.” Mayon laughed slightly. “Other than that tough, I wouldn’t mind buying a six pack and we could go somewhere else to drink it if you want.”

Mayon checked his wallet. He didn’t have much cash on him at the time. But it looked as though he had enough to buy a basic case of regular alcoholic beverages such as brand name beer or brew. Mayon took a couple steps towards the door and turned to Eden, wondering if she would follow.

“Yeah, so I basically can’t get you into a bar unless that is something you really want. If not, I can buy some and we can relax wherever you want and continue chatting.”

Mayon gave another warm smile and waited for Eden’s reply. Mayon had decided to take things slow and become friends with Eden first. He would then see how it progressed from there. He was already growing fond of Eden and looked forward to seeing where this would go.

[edenchloe]

Leaving a couple of bucks on the table she followed Mayon out the door. It was getting dark and the sun began to set, giving a nice pink hue that glowed on their skin. Mayon had suggested that they bought some beer and just continue chatting. That since she was still underaged they could still enjoy themselves.

Eden nodded, "Yeah, that'll be great."

She had an odd sense of deja vu, as if this happend before. Ah...deep inside her memory she remembered she had a drinking contest with Seta when she first arrived at Varron. But then again, this was Mayon, and things were definately going to be different. He seemed to be understanding and was taking things slow.

[saskai]

Mayon exited the store with Eden and headed for the nearest liquor store. Luckily, the nearest was only four stores to the left of the one they had just been in. Mayon looked at the notice on the entrance. It was taped to the front of the door and in bold black letters gave a statement of the law, which Mayon didn’t care for.

“Anyone underage caught drinking or trying to purchase any alcoholic beverages will be punished to the full extent of the law.”

Mayon walked into the store and picked up a regular six pack of a well-known brand of regular canned beer. He headed to the counter and looked into his wallet. He only had enough for the drinks and then he wouldn’t be able to buy anything for the rest of the night unless he used his credit card. Unfortunately, Mayon only had it in case of emergencies. He handed the bills to the cashier who in return handed him his change and the drinks in a plastic bag with the stores logo in the front.

After exiting the store, Mayon took a look at Eden. Mayon had no idea where to go to drink this. They would drink it on the beach if she wanted to, or go somewhere else, but Mayon had no idea where to go. Mayon would have to ask Eden.

“So where would you like to hang out anyway?"