Seeing Ian

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After putting away his phone, Trace felt like there was one last thing he really needed to do. He got up off his bed, and made his way out of the dorms. He made his way over to the Set C male dorms and found himself outside of Ian's door. He knocked on it and took a deep breath.

Trace Carmichael
Please be in, Ian, please.

Subject: Re: Seeing Ian 7th January 2012, 5:55 am

I leave Justin watching the tele and answer the door and instantly get defensive seeing Trace.

.| IAN LOWRY |.
Your not gonna hit me are you?

I wondered by the way he seemed out of breath and a little agitated.

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I look at him and slowly shake my head.

Trace Carmichael
No, I'm not going to hit you. I would never do that.

I take a deep breath in and exhale it.

Trace Carmichael
Would you come for a walk with me, please?

Subject: Re: Seeing Ian 7th January 2012, 10:22 am

I looked at him oddly at him acting strange and grab my jacket telling Justin i was heading out. I walk down the corridor and out of the C building and fold my arms while we walked.

.| IAN LOWRY |.
Whats up?

I waited for him to speak.

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I take another deep breath as I slowly exhale.

Trace Carmichael
I've just had a lot on my mind lately, we all have I can imagine.

I try to compose my thoughts as best I can without sounding like a stalker.

Trace Carmichael
I like you Ian, always have. Is it true that you and Mark are together or do I still have a fighting chance? I still want to be your friend regardless of what you say though.

Subject: Re: Seeing Ian 8th January 2012, 10:14 am

I look at him wondering why this was coming in such a fast paced manner.

.| IAN LOWRY |.
Its complicated. Why are you so rushed for this?

I say.

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I take a deep breath, inhale and then exhale.

Trace Carmichael
In a word, dying.

I nod my head before speaking again.

Trace Carmichael
I know we didn't die really, but it gave me a lot to think about. Plus, while being under the smoke's control, it made my head want to hate you but my heart wouldn't let me.

I run my hands through my hair as I was trying to find the right words.

Trace Carmichael
I'm not trying to rush you, you don't even have to say you like me that way. I just don't want to make the same mistake twice and not tell you what I think of you before I lose the chance.

Subject: Re: Seeing Ian 8th January 2012, 11:25 am

I fold my arms again and shake my head.

.| IAN LOWRY |.
I am in a bit of a mess right now in my head.. so its not really a good time to be asking me this.

My head was already in a complete mess with Mark, Justin and anyone else.

.| IAN LOWRY |.
I know you want an answer because this seems important to you.. but sorry .. I can't give you one. I am being healed and helped by a friend right now.. so... its not easy for anyone. I will say .. that .. I want to be your friend.. right now.. so lets start with that.

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I smile slightly at Ian.

Trace Carmichael
That's fine with me, Ian. I never wanted to lose your friendship, I just wanted to get everything out in the open.

I nod my head.

Trace Carmichael
I was thinking about getting some food, care to join me?

Subject: Re: Seeing Ian 8th January 2012, 12:07 pm

I look down at my clothes having been in my scruff since after class.

.| IAN LOWRY |.
Look at the state of me?

I smirk at him.

.| IAN LOWRY |.
If you don't mind being around someone who looks a mess today then fine. I just figure you want to be around someone who is all fresh and clean... not someone who was falling asleep watching TV ha.

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I just laugh as I respond.

Trace Carmichael
Why would I want someone clean when I can have my best buddy?

I grin as I pull him into a slight bit of a hug.

Trace Carmichael
But if you need a wake up, we can go for a run, that'll get you wide awake. Though in all seriousness, I just want to spend a little bit more time with you. Just hanging out, like we did before.

Subject: Re: Seeing Ian 8th January 2012, 12:39 pm

I grin.

.| IAN LOWRY |.
You have as much chance of getting me to run right now as I have winning the lottery and jetting off to my own personal island in the pacific.

I walk with him in the direction he was going.

.| IAN LOWRY |.
...eating sounds great though.. but if you want to go for a run in the meantime.. I will keep the food company until you come back.

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I shake my head slightly.

Trace Carmichael
I can run anytime, having time to spend with my best friend doesn't come around as often as I'd like.

We walk into the canteen and I look over at him.

Trace Carmichael
So, what would you like? It's my treat.

Subject: Re: Seeing Ian 8th January 2012, 12:49 pm

I laugh and look around.

.| IAN LOWRY |.
Wow.. your treat.. and your really pushing the boat out with the canteen ha.

I give him a unamused look which was filled with jest and jokeyness.

.| IAN LOWRY |.
..stale chips and cold rice pudding.. yay haha.

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I just roll my eyes slightly.

Trace Carmichael
You know, its because you're cute that I'll let that slide.

I just grin at him, Ian always knew how to make me smile.

Trace Carmichael
Did you want to go off campus? I'll still buy.

Subject: Re: Seeing Ian 8th January 2012, 1:09 pm

I grin.

.| IAN LOWRY |.
We can always just go the campus shop and get sweets.

I take his wallet from his back pocket and walkout.

.| IAN LOWRY |.
...thank you for the... 100 pounds and this fine leather wallet.. your so kind Mr Carmichael. I will use it very wisely.

I rush out of the canteen.

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My eyes lit up as he made off with my wallet!

Trace Carmichael
Hey! Get back here!

I could hear Ian's laughter from the canteen so if he thought he was going to pull a fast one on me, he was wrong. I quickly made a bullrushing sprint, easily catching up with him since I knew he wasn't up for a run. I then did a light tackle as we went rolling into the grass which ended up with me on top of him, looking down.

Trace Carmichael
I'll have my wallet back, thanks.

I look down at him with a grin on my face.

Subject: Re: Seeing Ian 8th January 2012, 1:26 pm

.| IAN LOWRY |.
Awww nearly had me fucking arm off.. it looked like you was frothing at the mouth.. jees.. coulda banged my head on a rock or anything.. you thug.

I grin and hand him his wallet.

.| IAN LOWRY |.
I might have to shout for Professor McKinley in a minute and scream 'rape'

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I just shake my head as I pocket my wallet again, checking to make sure the money was in there which it was. I help Ian up as I speak.

Trace Carmichael
Oh you're fine, you goof. You know I'd never actually let harm come to you. And you better not call for Professor McKinley or we might both get whacked for you taking my wallet and then you crying 'rape'.

Yeah, definitly did not want that to happen to me, I had already heard rumors across campus what she could do with her wand.

Trace Carmichael
Now come on, lets go get you some sweets and game candy to make Ian feel all better.

I flashed him a slight smirk.

Subject: Re: Seeing Ian 8th January 2012, 1:44 pm

.| IAN LOWRY |.
I have been hit with it a few times and its hurts badly. I think she gets off on it.

I did love Professor McKinley she was one of a kind.

.| IAN LOWRY |.
I seriously could have banged my head on a rock or been impaled on a rake or something.. you are a danger to me, yourself and others Trace. I am deeply ashamed of you right now.

I laugh and put my arm around him.

.| IAN LOWRY |.
Do you still do the photography stuff?

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I nod my head in response.

Trace Carmichael
Yup, sure do. Haven't done as much of it as of late though.

I shrug.

Trace Carmichael
Though that reminds me, I need to get some pictures of you and I together for my scrapbook. But why did you ask, did you want to borrow my camera?

Subject: Re: Seeing Ian 8th January 2012, 2:07 pm

.| IAN LOWRY |.
What scrapbook?

I shake my head at him asking me to borrow his camera.

.| IAN LOWRY |.
I have my own and one on my laptop. I was just wondering because its how we met remember? I wanted to know what you have been up to.. before.. and after ..meaning now the war.

I smile.

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I take a deep breath and speak.

Trace Carmichael
I've been putting together a scrapbook of all of the photos I've taken, to preserve the memories. And yes, the photos of you I took the first time we met are in there.

I grin at Ian, remembering how he wanted me to burn them or something like that.

Trace Carmichael
But really, I've just been working out a lot, getting myself re-centered, not the most exciting stuff. I just felt really off and wanted to get my bearings back. What about you, Ian? You sounded like you were going through some rough stuff, need someone to talk to?

I look over at him, letting him know I'd always be here to listen to him if he needed it.