How fast it changes, how fast you have to trust.---{SEMI-advanced}

"I could see being scared of them, police dogs. I almost got caught once because of one. And of course I don't want to hurt a dog so you can't do anything about it once they come after you," she pointed out, her voice lowering in the memory. "Turtles simply don't like me, so I don't like it when they try and bite me. That should make sense right? And for what I like…I like desserts, and pictures, and storms, and you, and the beach, and Bon-fires, and…" Alice pondered what else would fit into the category for a minute, frowning as she realized nothing came to mind.

{Aww. I'll start on the 26th so I'll get less active. That's cool, did you at least some classes you wanted?}

Alice relaxed in his grasp, letting out content sigh,"Even just a fireplace-fire, during winter, no matter how hot outside it was, she insisted on everyone sitting around the fire. The only bon-fire I've ever gone to was with my brother just before I joined the job, with a few of our friends and our family. It was just…fun, I guess," Alice shrugged. "What about you? What our your favorite things?" She asked abruptly, moving one of his hands to link with hers.

Alice smiled as she listened to him, slowly running her thumb over the lines embedded in his palm. "Well, then you can have a normal day, with me. And we can get ice cream, how does that sound? Because ice cream sounds pretty good to me," she admitted, looking up to meet his gaze, the corners of her lips twitching up in a faint smile.

{Wow…I wish I wouldn't have as much homework. I'll have a bunch hw I'm sure. And diffrent people in most likely all my classes. My guy friend just turned 15 and is already talking to me about his driving test, aha…ahahaha, very scared.}

{Well good luck! :) I'm sure you will do fine! I don't think during his test I'll be allowed in the car, I think I would be more nervous than him though, lol. Im sure he will end up driving me places at some point though, most likely after he passes his test though. Aha.}

"I would even let you add chocolate syrup or sprinkles to the top if you really wanted," and Alice couldn't let but laugh quietly, closing her eyes in the silence. "If we can't make a bon-fire, I'll settle for a normal one. But the night already sounds perfect." Alice opened her eyes to find his gaze, glancing down and lazily tracing circles on his arm,"It is relaxing," she agreed quietly.

{I'll have to ask him if he knows, though in not sure i would even want to if he lets me drive with him. Whatever though! :) I think he should do fine, he's good at sucking up to adults and teachers and stuff. :P}

Alice enjoyed the comfortable silence, allowing it to settle around them as she watched his thumb move back and forth against her hand. She closed her eyes and let the breath she had been keeping captive out in a heavy sigh, everything seeming abnormally…normal. "Thank you, Alex," she remembered suddenly when she could hardly thank Alex for anything, let alone allow him to help her.

"You weren't wrong. I can't blame you for wishing. Though I must agree with you, Alex. This is just as good as normal, you and I," she smiled, moving his hand to her lips to gently kiss his knuckles. She dropped her head back to look up at him, her eyes shining faintly with her smile.

{Sorry for a short post. He doesn't normal suck up to adults, and certainly not to me. But will you take someone with you for the test?}

Alice closed her eyes slowly to the feelings of his fingers toying with her hair. "Well, I like you because your the only one I've met so far that has made me care this much," she admitted sheepishly, an unusual red tint creeping onto her cheeks, something she hadn't done in a while. She shifted to draw her legs closer to herself.

{That's fine. I'm rather tired too. Though it is 1 over here so that might explain it, lol.}

{Yeah, school starts Monday for me. I really don't want to go, I'll just have to get used to it though. Lol. I'm used to staying up late, not going to bed early and waking up early.}

Alice was rather glad that Alex hadn't mention her sheepish smile or blush. Once Alex brushed his lips over her cheek, Alice briefly returned the favor before settling back down into his side, closing her eyes. Unlike Alex, Alice fell asleep effortlessly, her breathing slowed and she actually relaxed. And for the first time in a while she wasn't Immediatly greeted by nightmeres as she fell asleep.

{I always get worried right before school starts. And then later on start not really caring, lol. But I'm sure it'll be fine once I get there,I hope at least.}

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After staying asleep for a while, Alice finally shifted slightly, a faint smile coming to her lips as she felt Alex next to her. She twisted her head to look up at him, as if she had no intention of moving,"Hi, Alex," she whispered groggily, noticing the blanket with another tired smile before she pulled it over her shoulders. She hasn't been disrupted by terrible thoughts like she had expected, which was a nice change.

{That's alright. I'm so tired and school starts in 11 hours and I'm so nervous. Not that I really have anything to be nervous about. ;) It's odd, lol.}

Her lips curved up in a smile as his arms clutched her tighter. She moved her head forwards to gently kiss his lips before lowering her head to rest her forehead against his chest. "This outdoor surprise you mentioned, that I'm not aloud anymore hints for, tell me before we have to go, alright?" She whispered, falling silent and enjoying his presence.