iris. [sandra]

[Xi Coleman]

{ and i don't want the world to see me ,

I wasn't going to bother swimming. Instead, I was curled up on a short ledge overlooking the lake. I already knew that if I had arrived a few hours earlier, the world would be colored pale blue and gray. But now it was like a painting. A painting of a glorious sunset, done in the hand of a master artist. It was morning, however, and the scene was still beautiful. Vivid to my eyes, as I took in the dark water and the golden sphere reflected on it. The water was calm, and smooth like glass. It barely shifted as little flower petals or tiny leaves fell into it. The scene was beautiful. And depressing.

Depressing because my boyfriend wasn't here to see it. I had gotten word that he had returned, but was sort of adjusting, and hadn't wanted to speak to anyone just yet. I shook the thoughts of Zac away, and concentrated on the water. I wondered briefly what Poseidon felt like. He had to have a lot on his mind, the way the ocean always roiled in some places, or sat still, like the lake. But perhaps it was because he was bipolar. Ridiculously bipolar. Or had split personalities. Heh. A mental god. What a fun thought.

My iPod, predictably, was in my pocket, earbuds shoved into my ears, as it played the same deadmau5 song over and over again. Oddly, I could stand it. The music fit the moment. Quiet, understated, but building. Strobe was the song that played. A perfectly melancholy song that I almost always could lull myself to sleep with. But it didn't work. Of course not. I was set in a very restrictive position, from which I couldn't sleep. Frankly, it was downright pathetic. But I sat there, and gazed across the water, as the wavering tune of my music whispered in my ears.

'CAUSE I DON'T THINK THAT THEY'D U N D E R S T A N D !
words; 313.
tags; sandra.
notes; *facedesk* I promise; I usually do better!
muse; iris - the goo goo dolls

[Sandra Coral Ember]

Flames can burn

Ice can freeze

I'll stay right here

The silence was beautiful, almost as golden as the sound of metal sticking metal, as the crackle of fire in a forge, not that there where many of them any more. She inhaled deeply, breathing in the scents of a forest, one of which happened to be spread out at the foot of the hill she was sitting on, the shadows of pre-dawn darkening it's interior. Soon the sun would rise, and then the noise would start, chirping birds, the rushing squirrel, other humans. Or, maybe just humans. Not other humans. And of course, other demi-gods. A slight sigh escaped the girl's lips. If it wasn't for all things things to do back in her room, she could stay here forever. Here was one of the few places that she couldn't find anything to criticize. This was nature, and while that sure wasn't what she was best at, it was still flawless in it's own way.

If only she had brought a computer to disassemble. Then it would be perfect. But she didn't., and the sun would rise soon, then it would only be moments before boredom gripped her, yet even so, she'd still come here again tomorrow. She smiled faintly, pushing the only strand of hair not caught in her braid behind her ear as she stood up, as to better see the sunrise. it was a breathtaking as normal, all the colors and such blending and making everything far more colorful than it should have been. By the time it was over, she could already hear some bird, tweeting nearby. She guessed that meant the moment was over, so she left, and started walking. She wasn't that far from the lake, so she decided to go there, figuring there would be few enough people that she could avoid them all. But, it wasn't to be.

She walked slowly, not willing to be rushed, but, the moment the lake cam into view, she wished she had walked up 50 meters to the right, given right in front of her was a boy. He was listening to music, and gazing out over the lake like it was a thousand miles away. She looked at the iPod and vaguely wondered if the guy would let her disable it and but it back together better than it had been in the first place, but decided it would be better not to ask, so she turned around and started to walk to the right of him, but she stepped on a stick she hadn't noticed, and the crack fired off sounded almost like a gunshot, causing her to stiffen before she realized it was just a branch. She looked back to make sure she hadn't startled to boy to bad.

Cuz there's no where else

I'd ever want to be

So don't move me

Word Count: 455
Tags: Xi
Notes: Well, I normally do better, but, I wasn't sure what else to add.

[Xi Coleman]

{ i feel you on my fingertips ,

A low thud snapped me from putting my life into perspective. I was in the middle of thinking of the first time I'd kissed Zac, when something, thankfully, made a low CRACK! that I barely heard. It was enough, though, to startle me. My hand flew up and carefully ripped one of my earbuds out. I didn't get up. Rather, I turned myself around, and rested on my arms behind my back. The girl standing there would've been beautiful to anybody but me. She had dark, olive skin, and eyes to match. Her hair was long, wavy, and caramel-colored, not unlike my own, but still a shade or two darker.

She looked thin, with a curvy body, and soft-looking arms, and long legs. I knew that it would be a bad assumption to make that she was weak. The expression of her face gave that much to me. It wasn't angry, or cold. Rather, it was calculating. But slightly worried. Her posture was my second clue; she was frozen in place, not budging, her shoulders barely rising to breathe. Not wanting to alarm her, I tried for a smile. It probably looked very fake-looking, because I was slightly tired, and the skin under my cheeks was dark and purple-looking. "Hi. I'm Xi..." I said quietly, not knowing whether to call loudly, which might look arrogant, or ignore her, which would look rude. So I decided on the middle ground; talking.

MY TONGUE DANCES BEHIND MY LIPS FOR Y O U !
words; 240.
tags; sandra.
notes; Did I say better? I meant on first posts. e.e
muse; all around me - flyleaf.

[Sandra Coral Ember]

I can ignore the world

I can fight reality

But I just can’t push it away

She’d gotten his attention. Crap. So much for going around him, no one ever knowing she had been there. So much for avoiding everyone else. A small sigh escaped her lips, but it was almost unnoticeable, and the boy wasn’t that close to her. She really didn’t want to talk to anyone right now, but then again, that would be saying she hoped the boy was rude, which wasn’t exactly good either. Not that she wasn’t. She studied him for a moment. He tried a smile, though it was clearly only an attempt, given it didn’t reach he’s eyes, and he really didn’t look in the mood to be smiling.

And then he spoke to her, with, his name. How impressive. Not that she talked any more. She nodded in response, and then supposed she’d better tell him her name, though he hadn’t asked for it. “Sandra” She responded, hoping he would catch that was being her name, and not some random word.

The more I struggle

The tighter it clings

I just wish it’d let go

Word Count: 163
Tags: Xi
Notes: ..Horrible muse on my part too >>

[Xi Coleman]

{ if i could fall into the sky ,

The girl said a single word. It was very quiet, but just enough for me to catch; "Sandra." I sincerely hoped that it was her name, and not some random babbling of a madwoman. "Uh...you want to sit down, Sandra?" I offered, mentally kicking myself for letting the last word come out. For all I knew, her name was Mrs. Fluffaluffagus, or Mary. I closed my eyes, focusing on a memory of Zac's face, and wondered briefly if Zeus looked anything like his son. I hope not. I thought bitterly. Because then I'd have to like him to some degree. No thank you. I listened to the general direction of Sandra/Mary/Mrs. Fluffaluffagus to see what her reaction would be.

DO YOU THINK TIME WOULD PASS ME BY !?
words; 122.
tags; sandra.
notes; What. A. Failure. *diesinpain*
muse; a thousand miles - vanessa carlton.

[Sandra Coral Ember]

I will fight to the top

I will reach from the bottom

And I’ll make it

She rather hoped this guy wasn’t the type to try and make friends on first meeting, given she didn’t know if he was like her or not, and she had just gotten in the habit of avoiding people, given that made it easier to avoid making friends, not that her personality didn’t do a fine job all on its own. And he asked her if she would sit down. At least he was smart enough to catch her name and was able to use it. She sighed slightly before replying “Not particularly, but I will”

She took a few steps closer, and sat down cross legged, only to hop back up, and examine the ground under her. There, in the dirt, was what looked like a broken MP3 player. She picked it up and sat back down. The screen was cracked, and it looked a lot like someone had stepped on it with a muddy shoe, and other than that, and the fact it wouldn’t turn on, it looked fine. She turned it over, pulled a small bag out of her pocket, and took a small, adjustable, multiuse tool out of it. She used this to start disassembling the electronic.

But the higher I get

The higher to the top

And it’s just too far away

Word Count: 200
Tags: Xi
Notes: Still bad…but improving