William Howard Taft Campfire - Tuesday night

[minnesota-teen.livejournal.com]

Amber was roasting a hot dog and drinking beer. The latter she might have indulged in before the roasting began, but who cares? It was a nice night and she was going to enjoy it her way.

There was no singing going on here, just so you know.

[It's an open campfire, yep.]
 

Comments

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

Someone plopped onto the log next to her with a faint smile.

"Hey."

[minnesota-teen.livejournal.com]

"Well hey, cutie," she said, grinning at him.

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

He leaned against her and offered his arm.

"I could say the same. In fact, I think I will. 'Well hey, cutie'."

He was in a good mood.

[minnesota-teen.livejournal.com]

She leaned against him, beer in hand, stick in the other.

"This is oddly familiar," she giggled. "And you're in a good mood."

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

He pulled her closer and kissed her cheek.

"I am. And so are you, it seems. Enjoying the campfire?"

[minnesota-teen.livejournal.com]

"You've been busily meeting people," she said and set her stick carefully aside. "I'm so glad, and yah, I am. It's nice and warm and pretty."

[not-jaded-yet.livejournal.com]

Jennifer wasn't lost, she just wanted to meet people.

"Is it okay to sit here?" she asked.

[minnesota-teen.livejournal.com]

"Oh, yah, you betcha," she replied, grinning.

"Hi. I'm Amber Atkins."

[not-jaded-yet.livejournal.com]

"Jennifer Walters," she introduced herself. "I probably don't even need to say I'm new, do I?"

[minnesota-teen.livejournal.com]

"Not to me at least," she said. "Oldie here. Still, bet you'll get asked that a thousand times over the course of the week."

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

He nodded.

"I've been getting out more, yes. And, of course, we're in the cabins so there's no hiding.

"I've discovered Makejoy makes a very good pillow."

He gave her a squeeze before asking:

"And how have you been?"

[minnesota-teen.livejournal.com]

He should get out more. Others could only benefit from knowing him.

She should know.

"I miss her," she said. "Maybe you'd allow me to take her for a walk sometime this week?"

"And I'm just fine, Liir. Just fine."

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

He didn't look as if he believed her entirely, but he was willing to let it rest.

"You could always visit and walk with us both. The preserve is a nice place to wander."

[minnesota-teen.livejournal.com]

"Sure, I can do that," she said, and gazed back at the fire.

"So weird, you know? Not having anything to do. Aside from work and TA'ing for Loki, I have all this time to myself. Guess I better enjoy it now."

[not-jaded-yet.livejournal.com]

"Probably," Jennifer said. "Good thing I'm okay to answer it. It beats people just assuming things."

[minnesota-teen.livejournal.com]

Amber grinned. "Sure does. Where you from anyway, Jennifer?"

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

"Probably for the best. You could keep me company at work on Friday if you like?"

[minnesota-teen.livejournal.com]

"You just want to feed me cookies and tea," she teased, nudging him with her shoulder.

[not-jaded-yet.livejournal.com]

"Los Angeles," Jennifer said. "And you can call me Jen, if you want."

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

"And would that be such a horrible crime?"

[minnesota-teen.livejournal.com]

She nodded. "I've never been to California but one day will make my way there. Why'd you come here, or more importantly are you liking it so far?"

[minnesota-teen.livejournal.com]

"No," she said with soft shake of her head. "It wouldn't. I wonder why it is I don't weigh at least two hundred pounds by now."

[not-jaded-yet.livejournal.com]

"I am enjoying it," Jennifer said. "My dad sent me here. Wasn't exactly my choice."

[minnesota-teen.livejournal.com]

"Ah, ususally the case with most around here. I hope you'll find his choice worth it; it's really a great place and the classes are pretty awesome."

[not-jaded-yet.livejournal.com]

"I hope so, too," Jennifer said, a smile covering her true feelings on the matter. "Anything else you think I should know?"