Thread: Toxic (Ms Catailia & CharmSnake)

How strange he must have looked, calling to her through the crowd. Lena couldn't help but laugh at his foolishness. He seemed to not care that he was the only one that wasn't silently judging her, and now him. It felt nice to have him so carefree about associating with her. Nice to have someone who wasn't constantly on eggshells around her. She called out what she wanted, the typical things for a typical hot dog ketchup, mustard and onion. There was something about hot dogs that gave her that 'at home' feeling, as though returning from a long day's play outside to your dad barbecuing that simple all American meal. Lena had only experienced that a handful of time though, and yet it still had meaning. Josh was a good distraction from her disappointing thoughts though as he came back with the food. With his agreement to take a chance, she gladly took the food from him as he sat down on the ledge with her. Look at that. I suppose with age you grew some balls too, she teased as she nudged him with her elbow before handing him his food. As far as she could remember, Josh had never been much of a risk taker, which was one of the many reasons why she never gave him a chance in high school. He had never been a part of that crowd that she was in, the reckless people with no caution to their lives. She had admired that about him but it clearly held him back from so many possibilities. He had done well for himself though, well, until it all came crashing down and he had to return home. She wondered if he regretted not taking more chances when he was younger. Maybe now he was more willing to. It felt wonderful to spend time with him again. The food was good and the alcohol was better but nothing topped his companu and the way he looked at her. She caught him a few times, gazing at her with those eyes he once had in high school. Lena wasn't sure if it was nostalgia or the alcohol, but seeing that gaze after so long filled her with a warmth and confidence once more. She felt like she was back in the prime of her life, watching Josh, her one man fan club. Maybe things could be different now that they were older. She had been so caught up in having fun with him she hadn't even realized she had a whole new drink. Suddenly keeping it to limited drinking was out the window and she didn't care what the reprocussions might be. She just wanted to have fun with Josh. Apparently that was all he wanted as well when he toasted her. She merely gave a smile and sipped her drink before watching him stand on the ledge. It wasn't completely dangerous as the ledge was rather wide, but still, she never thought she'd watch him take such a risk. Lena watched with glee as he walked the ledge then turned back and down his drink. You're crazy, she laughed as he made his way back to her and held out his hand. Quickly she downed her own drink, feeling the light headed tipsiness of the alcohol effecting her once sobered body. It felt amazing to take his hand and stand up on the ledge. She didn't release his hand as she stood though, looking out at the people in the town square down below. Such the thrilling feeling to be so above everyone, to see everyone so small. When did you become such a risk taker? She asked after a moment of silence, looking at him once more. He was so close to her, his hand so warm in her own. The alcohol was making her mind fuzzy, having her think about her own risks she could be taking right now. Like kissing those lips that were just a swift movement away. She saw how Josh looked at her, he still held some torch for her, but did she really want to drag him down with the complication she was? Hey Josh, she said softly, squeezing his hand to get his attention. Is it too late for me to let you take a chance on me? Such a heavy question. Lena had no idea this morning that this was how the day would end up but she wanted more than anything to give Josh the chance with her he had wanted so badly in high school. She didn't want to be alone anymore and he didn't seem so innocent now. Would it really be so bad to idulge in him? Maybe all they had needed was a little bit of time and age to have a real chance at working.