[hr][hr][centre][h1][color=00a99d]Kaimana Curry[/color] and [color=#FFC300]Paradise Wayne-Isley[/color][/h1] [img]https://imgur.com/2wiyqcA.gif[/img][img]https://i.imgur.com/R1Swc5Z.gif[/img] [b]Location:[/b] Beach Cabin; Virginia, USA. [sup][b]Interacting With:[/b] Each other.[/sup][/centre] [hr][hr] The early morning sun shone over the waters edge, Kaimana smiled to himself at the serenity of the place. The small, pleasant sound of water lapping against the shore both familiar and subtly different to his oceans, but nevertheless giving him a sense of… home. The landscape was absolutely stunning, but it wasn’t enough to hold his attention for long as he turned back towards the cabin, although slightly larger than what he’d consider to be a cabin. It was certainly big enough for Paradise and himself, with room to spare. He trotted back towards the cabin, knowing that despite wanting to stay for even one more day, they couldn’t. The Academy was opening today, and as new students, they had to be there... if only so Paradise could experience it. Opening the door, he let it shut with a soft bang, calling out [color=00a99d]”Paradise?”[/color] He waited a moment, trying to hear her, before walking through the cabin, searching for her. Maybe she was still asleep? He had headed out to the water early. It was so peaceful here… Leaning lightly against the balcony door, her soft pink lips parted from one another, Paradise watched on as the waves washed back and forth over the shore; the gentle and repetitive motion reminding her of home. She’d be lying if she said she didn’t miss it. Hawaii may not have been where she was born; but it was where she was raised… where her family and friends were... Her head tilting to the side, she let it come to a rest against the frame, the ball of her foot resting just behind her other as she continued to lose herself to her surroundings; her thoughts lingering upon those she had left behind... and those that had followed. A small smile playing over her lips at the thought of the man who had followed her across the country just to stay by her side, she dropped her gaze, giving her mind a chance to wander aimlessly down whatever path it chose as she watched her hands in front of her body, her fingers playing with the old and rather worn orange material that made up her both torn and over-sized sweater. Searching through the cabin, Kaimana soon discovered that she wasn’t asleep. Nor did it seem that she was inside the cabin. Pausing a moment, he glanced about seeing that all their things were still there, heading back outside again, looping around the cabin to the balcony, seeking sign of her. Sighing with relief as he saw her, Kaimana watching her a moment smiling. She looked so peaceful, not troubled by everything, that even if it was for a few moments, he didn’t want to disturb her. Finally he said softly, [color=00a99d]”Paras...”[/color] stepping towards her. The sound of his voice catching her ear, she stood up a little straighter, her cheeks reddening slightly as she turned her head, her beautiful greenish brown eyes meeting with his before she twisted, her back now resting flush against the frame as her smile seemed to grow, [color=#FFC300]“..good morning, Kai...”[/color] Kaimana continued to close the distance, until they were close together, returning her smile. He was always struck by... well her. [color=00a99d]"..did you sleep well? I slipped out to the water early and didn’t want to wake you.”[/color] He’d wanted her to sleep just a little more, knowing that it would be a long day at the school. [color=#FFC300]“..yes; it’s very peaceful here. It... it reminds me of home...”[/color] Nodding her head lightly in response, her attention once more drawn to the water, Paradise watched them roll in and out a couple more times before her gaze was lifted back to him. He was so kind... so considerate... ..what had she done in life to deserve such a guy..? [color=#FFC300]“..I kind of figured you may have gone for a swim when I woke up, and you weren’t there. How was the waves..? The water looks good; I would have joined you, but...”[/color] Her smile fading slightly, Paradise let her gaze fall from his, her head dropping until she was once more focused on her hands, not wanting to continue, knowing that it would only upset him. Kaimana’s smile faded slightly, always aware of her illness, but not wanting to let it take over every aspect of their lives. The academy to him wasn’t a place to learn about his powers, it was a chance to save her. [color=00a99d]“Different from home...”[/color] he said softly, reaching out to her, smiling once more, [color=00a99d]“..you looked peaceful sleeping. I wanted to let you rest.”[/color] He’d known it would be hard... but he’d do anything for Paradise. And there simply was no question about staying. He wasn’t going to leave her. [color=00a99d]”I love you, Paras...”[/color] Her heart fluttering madly against her rib cage, she pushed away from the door frame, her body falling into the warm circle of his arms. She was so tired… the last few days since having arrived, she’d barely done more than sit curled up under a blanket on the couch with him, or sleep. Turning her head, gently letting it rest within the nape of his neck, Paradise closed her eyes, her hands holding softly onto the front of his top, [color=#FFC300]“..I love you too, Kai... so much...”[/color] Keeping her close, Kaimana knew he could stay there forever with her like that, and he was sorely tempted to, before he sighed softly, [color=00a99d]"I could stay here forever with you... our own little slice of peace..."[/color] he kissed her softly, wanting to steal even just a little more time before they left for the school. Forever... The word was such a simple one; and yet, it was so vastly different... the meaning worlds apart for the both of them. For him, forever meant forever; for her… The familiar sting of tears hitting her eyes, she shut her eyes tighter, her gentle features scrunching up as she did what she could to ignore it- the last thing she wanted to do was to cry. [color=#FFC300]“..it’s beautiful here… I-... I’m glad I got to see it...”[/color] Too late, Kaimana realized he had said the wrong thing. He was always doing that. Always giving her a little bit of pain when he spoke of forever or of their future… always forgetting, too wrapped up in her. He hugged her closer, [color=00a99d]”I’d show you the world if I could..."[/color] maybe that’s what they should be doing instead. But... The Academy gave him hope for a cure... or a way to at least extend her life. He reached up, and with a gentle touch, stroked her cheek. The hold over his top increasing ever slightly as she felt his gentle touch over her cheek, Paradise could feel her heart sinking lower within her chest. She wanted to go see and experience the world- no... she wanted to go see and experience the world with [i]him[/i]. Everything that it had to offer. But it just wasn’t possible… not for her... Curling further into his embrace, she turned her head, her long and wavy vibrant orangey-red locks all falling forward and over her shoulders as she buried her face against his chest, not wanting him to see the few tears that had managed to well within her eyes, [color=#FFC300]“..I know you would... and I really wish that we could...”[/color] [color=00a99d]”Maybe we can..."[/color] Kaimana said, trailing off, he moved his hand to stroke her hair, [color=00a99d]”..but as long as we are together, I’m happy wherever.”[/color] Maybe the school would have some sort of hologram technology. It was better than nothing... [color=00a99d]”We should get moving... knowing dad, if we don’t turn up, he’ll send a search squad out.”[/color] Remaining silent, content where she was in his arms, Paradise hesitated. She’d been the one to want this… to experience what it was like before-... The thought trailing off in her mind; the young woman not wanting to think on it, she nodded her head lightly against his chest. [color=#FFC300]“..yeah… we should go…”[/color] She said it; though she wasn’t sure if she believed it or not. A single hand breaking away from where she had been holding onto his top, she lifted it, her fingers subconsciously seeming to take hold of the beautiful, though rather unique [url=https://i.imgur.com/hakT4kI.jpg]necklace[/url] that hung around her neck; the strange blue gem shown between what looked like tentacles sparkling lightly in the morning sun, [color=#FFC300]“..we should finish packing and head off… I don’t want to worry your dad...”[/color] Kaimana kept his arms around her, not wanting to let her go. He leaned down slightly, brushing his lips over her cheek, before kissing her softly, taking just a little bit longer, stealing a few more moments, before pulling away just enough to speak. [color=00a99d]”Yeah… and if you want, maybe we can see about staying in the cabin, rather than the dorms?”[/color] It would mean traveling to the school each day, but… it was nice here… and it was just the two of them.