Another trip to the beach [Tinsley]

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James was having another rough day. His mother and grandmother were pressuring him again. I just can't go through with what they want, he thought. James needed to get out of his apartment, needed to clear his head.

James decided to go to the beach and sketch something, so he threw on some swimming trunks and a plain white t-shirt. He grabbed his sketch pad and charcoal sticks as he slipped on a pair of sandals. He looked down at himself as he left his apartment, you look like a beach bum he thought. Oh well, I am heading to the beach, and I do spend a lot of time there, a beach bum I am I guess.

James locked his door as he left, you can never be too careful he thought. James new of course that the wards on his apartment would come as quite a surprise to any intruder, but locks made him feel a little more normal. James walked to the beach because it was only a couple of blocks away, he could drive but why waste the gas? Not that gas was really a concern either, he new a spell that made his car run without it. Being a witch sure was cost effective sometimes.

James arrived at the beach, and headed out across the sand. It was warm out, the sun was high in the sky, it was just after noon. James stopped and closed his eyes for a second to soak up the warm rays a little. He reopened his eyes and looked around for a good subject to sketch. James noticed a dune of sand with some sort of tall reeds growing on it, yeah he could do a landscape to day.

James sat down near the dune and opened his sketch pad to a fresh page. He then selected one of his charcoal sticks and began drawing. He sighed a little, drawing always cleared his head, although he had numerous hobbies that did, drawing was his favorite. James began to wonder if anyone took notice of him, he did enjoy showing his work to others. He hoped at least one person would stop to ask to see his work.

[TINSLEY JADE LYLE]

After a day at work, Tinsley usually headed home to relax and unwind before choosing what to do with the rest of the day. For today, visiting the beach had seemed like a interesting way to spend some time. She was pretty sure that she hadn't visited the beach in some time, so maybe it was time to venture out and toward it. Well, first things first. she would need a few supplies before heading out of her apartment and into her car. Tinsley rose up from sitting on her sofa and rushed into her bedroom, gathering up a swimsuit and a coverup, laying the coverup on the bed and changed into her swimsuit. Then, pulling the coverup on and went to look around her closet for a pair of sandals to wear. Once that was done, she grabbed a tote bag and headed out of her room, now entering the kitchen. Once there, Tinsley opened the refrigerator and tossed a bottle of water into her tote bag and eventually closed the refrigerator door. From there, she gathered up a towel and some sunblock before finally heading out the door and into the elevator. Luckily, she was alone in the elevator and that meant she didn't have thoughts to overhear right then, so close. Well, there were some but not like a flood, where you'd get that from being jammed in a elevator.

Tinsley again continued onward with a rushed motion, exiting the elevator and heading over to her car. Once it started, she happily zoomed on her way toward the beach, hoping not to be caught in traffic; that would be a nightmare. After some time had passed, Tinsley parked her car, and grabbed her tote bag while exiting her car, heading toward the beach itself. She smiled to see that there were not a lot of people around, a crowded beach is as bothersome as being in the mall. With a inhale and exhale, Tinsley focused on her breath to keep some things at bay, like thoughts and to focus. Scanning around, she tried to find a spot to sit, but her attention span became distracted by someone appearing to draw. What were they drawing? Maybe she could lean over and see for herself? Or she could just ask. That in general seemed more polite then standing over, leaving and going about her own business. So, the blond spoke up at long last. "So-. Um, what are you drawing there?"

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status: COMPLETE
tagged: JAMES
words: MANY!
notes: ENJOY XD
lyrics: FIREFLIES, OWL CITY
credit: TEMPLATE BY SHAZI ?! AT CAUTION 2.0

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James heard someone approaching him and was very happy when she asked about what he was drawing. You're such a shameless show off sometimes James, he told himself. James turned and smiles up at the girl, "Oh nothing really, just that sand dune right there, I thought I'd do a landscape today due to the shortage of other subjects." James took a quick look around, "The beach is kind of empty right now." James turned his sketch pad to the young woman, "Would you like to see it, its still a work in progress, so don't judge it too harshly."

"I'm James by the way", he said offering his hand. "I don't believe we've met, but considering I'm still pretty new in town that's not all that surprising." James also wasn't the most social at times, the only person he had really met in town was Lynette. He also met Lynette here on the beach, wow I guess I really am a beach bum. I also need to get out more, I live a way to sheltered life. "If you'd like you could join me, my hand could use a break, and I'm always up for company." Its not that he was lonely but with Lyn being out of town... well actually he kind of was. "But if you have other plans... well of course you do, don't let me keep you."