Island - FixedA Story by Jesse PurvisOne scene left to go for the first part of the story. I need to know thngs to change. This is due tomorrow.Island " Jesse Purvis We
walked along the beach, hand in hand. Behind us the moon hung low in the sky
providing enough natural lighting that there was no need for a flash light. The
sand underneath our feet crunched as we walked to a yet undefined destination. Sounds
of waves crashing against the shore filled the silence that we absently
indulged ourselves in. “This seems like as good of a place
as any,” breaking the silence, her sudden stop putting us in an awkward
position with me a good two steps ahead and our hands still connected. I turned around to face her, not
breaking the connection. A smirk formed at the corner of my lips, “Couldn’t you
have given me a little heads up before you stopped? Or do you like to see me
look stupid?” Sweeping my arms across my body, “I think you severely
underestimate what it takes to look this cool.” “No Hun, I understand how much it
takes for you to pull it off,” a wide
grin now spread across her face. “But you are right. There is Beach ahead of
us, and beach behind us. It might as well be here.” Dropping my shoulders I let
the backpack that I had been carrying for the last couple of miles slide off
and onto the ground; Sand splintered at the impact. I dropped to my knees and
emptied its contents. Inside were a green air mattress, its electric pump, a light
cotton blanket, and a couple of thick beach towels. I hooked up the electric
pump, and after making sure the air mattress was inflating got back to my feet. “Look
at you, Mr. Handyman.” “What
can I say? I try.” “This
was a good Idea, don’t ya think?” her eyes softening as she walked over to
where I stood beside the blob that would soon become our bed, and wrapped her
arms around me. She looked up, meeting my eyes, “Aren’t you glad I thought of
it?” “Wasn’t
this my idea?” “Your
idea. My Idea. Same difference.” She
replied as she brought her face closer to mine. Before our lips could meet she
pulled away, making a start for the water, yelling back, “Aren’t you coming?” I
jumped up, quickly following after. By the time I reached the edge of the shore
she was already knee deep in water. The bottom of the sun dress she had chosen
to wear now clung tight against her body. Her hands were lowered into the
water, palms facing me. “Not
another move mister,” a mock seriousness to her voice, “you know I will do it.” “You
wouldn’t dare.” “Oh?
I wouldn’t?” “OK.
Maybe you would. Actually you are probably going to do it no matter what.” “Bingo,”
water already being pushed towards me, soaking my t-shirt and khakis. I
jumped to the water, ready to retaliate. “You’re going to regret that Sophie
Ashford,” I said as I began to splash. The
beach towels were now wrapped around us as we lay on the air mattress looking
up towards the sky. Behind us the few house lights that had been on when we
arrived were now off making the stars easier to see. “Watcha
thinking?” Sophie asked, getting up and trading our towels for the blanket that
still lay on the ground beside the backpack. “Nothing
really,” putting my arm around Sophie as she lay back down, “Just making my own
constellations.” “Really?
Point one out.” “Well
that one,” motioning towards a group of stars that were directly above us,” I
named Bowser. I think it kind of looks like a Turtle, and Bowser is the only
famous turtle name I know.” “You
are a weird one Llexiton.” She continued to look at the constellation, “I
disagree though. I think it looks more like Abu from Aladdin.” “And
I am the weird one?” “Yep
but I never said that I wasn’t a little bit weird myself.” “I
guess you’re right,” My eyes getting heavier with every word, “Let’s get some
sleep though. We need to be out of here early if we want to avoid the beach
patrol.” “Alright,”
Sophie agreed, leaning over and kissing my cheek, “Goodnight. I love you,
Llexton.” “I
love you too, Soph,” letting myself relax and drift off. It
felt like I had only been asleep for a few minutes before I was awoken by a
loud screeching noise. I wondered aimlessly at its origins, keeping my eyes
closed, eager to resume sleep; that eagerness not lasting long. “Llexton,”
Sophie screamed, “Wake up.” I
pushed myself up, finally opening my eyes, nearly falling off of the air mattress
into water. Water? I made a quick three sixty, this time making sure to keep a
firm grip on the inflatable bed, realizing that we were surrounded by the salty
liquid of the ocean; no land in sight. We went up and down as we floated over
unbroken waves. Above us the sky had changed from its normal purple tint, to
green; the moon directly above us. “What’s going on? What was that sound?” I nearly screamed, frantic. “I
don’t know Llexton,” her words eerie in the vast openness. She moved closer to
me and put my arm around her, “But the sound was the wind. It woke me up to
this. How can this be happening? How are we in the middle of the ocean? What’s
up with the sky, I have never seen anything like that before.” Sophie
seemed calmer than Llexton felt. He didn’t have an answer to any of the
questions that Sophie asked. What was going on? None of this seemed like it
could be real. I tightened my arms around her, “I don’t know. I just don’t
know.” We
floated on for what seemed like hours with no change forthcoming. The moon
stayed directly above us, with dawn nowhere in sight. Eventually Sophie fell
asleep. I decided that there was nothing else I could do, and decided to get
some rest myself. Sleep came surprisingly fast. © 2011 Jesse PurvisFeatured Review
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4 Reviews Added on March 1, 2011 Last Updated on March 1, 2011 AuthorJesse PurvisSpartanburg, SCAboutHi, I am Jesse. I am just trying to further develop the craft. Any help or advice on the matter would be awesome. more..Writing
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