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Jul 28, 2013 08:22PM
((great view of the beach :D))
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The taxi stopped in front of the boardwalk not long after Ben had got in. He pulled out some cash and gave it the driver. Soon he found himself alone by a trashcan. Now, how to waste an hour. The man before had given him an idea. He found a shop and bought the newest newspaper. He settled down onto a bench and began to read about the latest political stuff and all the other things. Surprisingly, it was quite interesting.
She sped down the road to the boardwalk in her car and then parked close up. And of course Alice had arrived ten minutes later than the time they agreed too, she hoped he hadn't left yet. She had no clue what to wear so she just grabbed a dress out of her closet. Her sandal wedges clogged against the wood paneling as she looked for Ben on the boardwalk.(( Her dress--> (view spoiler) ))
((That dress is adorable))
Ben slouched on his bench, thoroughly into the newspaper. He had to admit he was pleasantly surprised by how insightful these were. With his thoughts on nothing but the article about a 70 year old ladies cat disappeared, he took no notice to Alice appearing on the boardwalk. These were quite easy to get lost in. Now he could see why so many older adults had clung to this last bit of an older age.
Ben slouched on his bench, thoroughly into the newspaper. He had to admit he was pleasantly surprised by how insightful these were. With his thoughts on nothing but the article about a 70 year old ladies cat disappeared, he took no notice to Alice appearing on the boardwalk. These were quite easy to get lost in. Now he could see why so many older adults had clung to this last bit of an older age.
((I know right!! I love it and would so buy it for myself :D))Alice walked further down the boardwalk until she spotted Ben's unmistakable hair showing while he read a newspaper. Clearly he hadn't noticed her or he would of said hi so she decided to mess with him. She walked quietly over to the bench and sat down next to him. "Excuse me," Alice cleared her throat, "do you have any candy? Old guys always have candy dont they?"
((SAME i need some cute dresses ): #girlprobs))
Ben blinked out of his reading daze, wondering if the child was talking to him. Old? OLD? He dropped the newspaper in his lap, a dignified expression on his face. "I am not oldlittle child." He turned, finally seeing that it was Alice. He pushed her shoulder lightly, still frowning. "You little.." He stopped himself, his mouth returning to a grin. Silently he turned away and picked his newspaper back up. His eyes quickly found where he was he and pretended to keep reading.
Ben blinked out of his reading daze, wondering if the child was talking to him. Old? OLD? He dropped the newspaper in his lap, a dignified expression on his face. "I am not oldlittle child." He turned, finally seeing that it was Alice. He pushed her shoulder lightly, still frowning. "You little.." He stopped himself, his mouth returning to a grin. Silently he turned away and picked his newspaper back up. His eyes quickly found where he was he and pretended to keep reading.
((OH and sorry, i was at work... X_X))
Alice smiled as Ben took a second to gather himself. When he put down the newspaper and saw it was her, the look he had was priceless. She giggled to herself, "Oh come on Ben, don't be a baby," she poked him lightly on the shoulder, "I was only messing with you to get your attention." She couldn't tell whether he was actually reading or not, and she couldn't tell if he was really angry or just messing with her back. "Ben," she pouted.((Lol, its okay girl I understand :D))
Ben stayed quiet, waiting for the suspense to build. He tried to picture her face at the moment, without effort. "Excuse me, little girl, but you are interrupting this very interesting article on a bunch of hamsters that have been disappearing." Ben spoke from behind the newspaper. Luckily it blocked her view of him or else she'd see the wide smile on his face. He waited patiently behind the newspaper, having completely given up on finishing reading it.
Ben was a great actor, he played an awesome old man Alice thought to herself. "Oh," Alice gasped jokingly, "I am so sorry sir," she shrugged and stood up, "I'll just go find some other man to bother." She tried her best to hold in the laughter, "Good day sir." Alice started walking down the boardwalk wondering what the look on his face was.
Ben was about to open his mouth, but quickly shut it. A smirk held on his face as he listened to her footsteps walk away. When she was good distance away, he dropped the newspaper and stood up. "What if I like your bothering?" He called after her, tucking his hands into his jean pockets, a dimpled smile taking place across his lips.
Alice stopped, but didn't turn around, "Then I guess, old man," she paused, "that you are a pervert, I am clearly too young for you." She laughed looking over her shoulder at him, "Then again, maybe it doesn't bother me." She walked a couple of feet away still within hearing distance from him. "Are you just going to stay there with your paper or are you going to join me?" She asked him waiting.
Ben laughed at her accusation, rocking back and forth on his heels. "As tempting as my paper is," He paused as if considering the two choices. He took a few steps towards Alice, biting his lip in mock seduction. "You are more tempting." He finished, running the last bit to her side. He finally noticed her dress and couldn't help but notice how it contrasted nicely with her hair.
Alice laughed as he made her wait for his decision. When she heard his shoes move against the board walk she smiled, turning around to face him. As he ran the rest of the way towards her she couldn't help but to think of him in a different way other than friendship. "I'm tempting am I?" Alice asked circling around him playfully while running her index finger gently along him until she reached the front again.
"Very tempti-tempting." He playfully mocked stuttered as she circled him. Where her finger had touched, now blazed pleasantly. "Why do you tempt me so?" He laughed, shaking his head with a smirk on it. Ben took a step towards her, leaning near her ear. "Do I tempt you?" He whispered it quietly, soon leaning away. This whole conversation was beyond amusing. He couldn't help but let a small laugh slip out.
Alice laughed at his stutter that was obviously fake, she covered her mouth to stop herself. She cleared her throat and put a serious face back on. Where Ben had whispered tickled and felt warm as blood rushed to it, she shivered. As he leaned away she tried to find her control like always. As he smiled she smirked, "Oh, Ben," she batted her eyelashes, "you tempt me more than anything."
"Your words are pleasing to my gentle ears." Ben bit his lip again to keep from laughing. He took her hand gently in his own and raised it to his lips. He lightly brushed his lips against her skin. "It seems fair to say, we are both in utter temptation for each other." He let her hand fall as he up righted himself. "If I dare say so, your dress looks exquisite on you too." He winked teasingly, putting his hands behind his back.
((Ohmy I just realized what I wrote and uh I'm watching pride and prejudice so excuse my posts for the rest of the night.))
Alice smiled and blushed as he smoke, though she knew he was only messing around. She was seconds from bursting with laughter when he kissed her hand, his lips felt cold which was different than normal but it was nice. "Why thank you," Alice said clasping her hands together in fake gratitude, "you are too kind." As he winked she blushed even redder, but tried to hide it as she ran passed him over to the railing that overlooked the beach.
Ben walked slowly after her, his face in a large smirk. Upon reaching her, he leaned over the railing. A laugh slipped out and he shook his head, turning to face her. "You bring out the weirdest side of me." He nudged her lightly, looking back over the beach. The water looked calm and relaxing, it probably was a bit cold at this time of the year.
Alice focused her eyes on the beach as Ben came over to her side. She smiled as she heard a small chuckle escaped his lips. "I'd have to say the same, I've never acted like this before," She shrugged not realizing that it meant something. She nudged him back playfully as she kept her gaze glued to the water.
Ben for one moment wondered why Alice had that small effect that made him turn all silly and what not. It didn't make sense. He brushed the thought away, turning to look at the rides before them. "Are you up for some rides?" He asked quickly, his eyes wide with excitement. He had always loved rides.
Alice turned her head and followed his gaze. She smiled, Alice was a big fan of roller coasters, bumper cars, or even small rides. "Yeah, I'd love to," She let go of the railing and skipped over to where the rides were not waiting for Ben because she knew he'd catch up with her since he suggested it. She looked around at all of the options, "Which do you want to go on?" she asked him.
Ben walked after her, enjoying the way she skipped across the ground. "It can be your choice first." He looked around at all the amusement park rides, each looked enjoyable and fun. It wasn't too crowded today, unlike most days. He thought back to a time he had come with his family. They had waited in line for over an hour!
Alice searched through all of the rides to see which one she wanted to go on first. Since she had a fear of heights she kind of looked away when her eyes reached the Ferris wheel. Then she thought now was as good a time as any to get over her fear. She swallowed the lump in her throat and spoke her choice, "Let's go on the Ferris wheel first." She looked up at Ben to see if he would agree with her choice.
Ben nodded, looking up at the huge Ferris wheel. "Excellent choice." It spun slowly around its axle. Ben admired it silently before taking a few hasty steps forward. When Alice wasn't following him, he turned to face her. "You know Alice, you have to move your feet to get there. I can help you along." Ben grinned as he reached out and took her hand in his. Quickly he turned around and walked a bit slower towards the Ferris wheel, pulling her gently behind him.
Alice was frightened and stayed in place as he moved towards the ferris wheel. When he took her hand in his it brought her back out of her thoughts. She looked up at him and let him drag her along. She had a firm grip on his hand as they got close. Her gaze went up as they stood in line, her hands started to shake as she looked at the giant metal death trap.
Ben noticed her hand shaking, a quizzical expression taking place on his face. As he faced her, he took her other hand in his empty hand. "Goodness Alice, you are shaking like the Japaneses earthquakes." He eyed her thoughtfully, attempting to read her fear. Was she afraid of Ferris wheels? Or maybe something else? He couldn't guess.
"I'm sorry," Alice smiled, "I just have a small fear of heights." She stepped forward as the line started to get smaller and she got closer to the ferris wheel. That's when Alice finally noticed both of his hands holding hers, they were so cold that she couldn't even love the fact he was holding her hands in the first place. "Why are your hands so cold?" She asked looking up at him.
"The Ferris wheel was an interesting choice then." Ben noted, smiling kindly. He let his hands drop, hoping she would forget about his cold hands. He followed her in the line, noticing it decreasing fast. Perfect. "I have a cold heart. It rubs off on my hands." He joked , though it was partly true. With his now free hand, he rubbed the back of his neck.
"I just thought now would be a good time to get over my fear," Alice said looking down at her hands where his use to be. She couldn't understand why his hands were so cold or why he would let go. She sighed and pushed those thoughts to the back of her head. She didnt want to have any negative thoughts about him. She was too busy with her thoughts to hear his joke.
Ben gazed at Alice, a bit impressed she would try to conquer her fear. He turned to look at the Ferris wheel, finally noticing they were at the front of the line. Ben reached into his pocket and pulled out a few dollars, which he handed to the man. Silently he walked towards their own little carrier. Before he stepped into he looked over his shoulder, "Are you sure you want to do this?"
Once they reached the front of the line her heart pounded against her chest at an alarming rate. Her feet wouldnt move she was so frightened. At the sound of his voice she snapped out of it, "Yes, I am sure." Alice moved into the carrier and sat down hoping the metal would stay intact the whole ride.
Ben sat across from Alice, looking out the side of the carrier. The view from the top would be amazing, he could already tell. "There's no going back now.." Ben nodded towards the guy pushing a button, which caused the whole thing to go into motion. The Ferris wheel creaked from lots of use, as it began its circle.
As soon as the Ferris wheel started to move Alice held onto the handle bars her grip firm and hard to the point that her hands were red. "Very funny," Alice snapped too worried to be in a playful mood. She started trying to control her breathing hoping it would calm her down.
((I'm actually terrified of heights,so i can perfectly imagine myself in this situation..... x_x))
Oh dear.. Ben watched her breath in and out, trying to keep the amusement from his face. He was beginning to worry about her mental health though, the longer she gripped the bars, the more red and unnatural her hands looked. Also, the ragged breathing was concerning. "Alice, its going to be alright. Relax, loosen up your grip, and look at me." He spoke soothingly, leaning towards her a bit.
Oh dear.. Ben watched her breath in and out, trying to keep the amusement from his face. He was beginning to worry about her mental health though, the longer she gripped the bars, the more red and unnatural her hands looked. Also, the ragged breathing was concerning. "Alice, its going to be alright. Relax, loosen up your grip, and look at me." He spoke soothingly, leaning towards her a bit.
((ME TOO lol, thats how I got the inspiration))She closed her eyes and then turned her head towards him, "It's so high, what if we fall?" she asked opening them to look at him. She let go of the handle bar but she regretted it, she felt like she didnt have any control and it was killing her. "I dont want to die," She said closing her eyes again.
"You won't fall or die, silly." Ben watched her carefully, wishing the tension throughout her body would disappear. Even if we do fall, I'm already dead so.. Ben didn't share that thought, for good reason. He turned his gaze to look out. It was beautiful. He could see the buildings from the city and the beach too. The view was breathtaking.
"You dont know that," Alice whimpered, "at any second the metal could snap or bend. Our handle could break and we could fall out. There are endless possibilities." She tried to calm herself down as their first revolution ended and their second one began. She opened her eyes to make sure everything was still in good condition.
Ben laughed, her thoughts were impossible. "Then we would die together, isn't that romantic?" He stood up and walked slowly to sit beside her, their legs barely touching. "Here, if we fall, i'll catch you." Obviously it didn't make much sense because he would be falling too, but the thought was what counted, right? He bit his lip, trying to imagine this situation from her side.
"Oh yes," Alice said sarcastically, "plummeting to our death sounds so romantic." If she wasn't in this situation she probably would think that it was romantic but right now romance is not at the top of her mind, fear is. Then when he sat close to her romance moved up, he just made her feel different every time he was close. "I guess if I had to die, I'm glad it's with you," She half smiled.
"It's hard to come by romance these days." He shrugged nonchalantly, like he didn't have a care in the world. "That is probably the nicest thing you've ever said to me." Ben pointed out, grinning over at Alice. As they talked, a huge gush of wind made the carrier sway unnaturally in its spot. Ben bit his lip, sure this would freak out Alice.
"That's because everyone isn't who they say they are, they lie to others to protect themselves from getting hurt," Alice said. Then a gust of wind made the carrier move lightly from left to right. Her heart dropped and she felt as though she was having a heart attack. Her hands went straight for the sides of the carrier trying to steady herself. She closed her eyes tight, "I want it to stop, I want it to stop. Let me off, let me off, let me off!" She was so scared that she started shaking again.
Ben froze, her words hitting a cord in him. That is exactly what I'm doing in a way.. He brushed that thought away, telling himself he was protecting her, not him. Ben watched her lose control, his eyes wide. The carrier stopped at the top, probably letting people out in the lower ones. "Alice, look at me." He gently used his fingers to turn her gaze to his face. "It's going to be alright. Nothing will happen." He tried to soothe her.
"I just want to get off," Alice sighed. She felt like such a baby for freaking out over a little wind. She wished she had a different fear instead of heights because then the ride wouldn't have been so bad. Once Alice's eyes were on his she felt a new sense of confidence and she didn't feel like she was having a heart attack. "Thank you," She smiled at him.
Ben nodded slowly, looking over the edge to see how far until they could get off. Probably only five minutes, he estimated. "You are welcome." He let a small smile enter his own face, seeing she looked a little bit more confident. "We are almost to the bottom." He confirmed this, while his slender fingers brushed a small strand of hair from Alice's face. "Now little girl, You just have to be brave a little longer." Ben spoke in his old man voice from before, a teasing glint in his eyes.
Alice laughed at his attempt to make her feel better and she was surprised that it worked. "I guess heights aren't so bad when you have someone with you," she smiled at him. That didn't mean that she was completely over her fear, it just meant that she was warming up to the idea that heights aren't that bad. She sighed and sat back down next to Ben and folded her hands into her lap as the Ferris wheel guy started letting people off. She was glad that it was almost their turn.
