[BCOLOR=#000000]"Bye bye Miss!"[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=#000000]The sound of a child gigging as she ran around, pleasing the female as she watched the little girl. Her little feet were imprinting the cute little footprints into the warm sand from the day, then again, there were always footprints on this side of the province; either from little kids, herself, or adults who didn't know how to keep their hands to themselves, or just teenagers who were too busy pretending to act cool and smoke in this area. [/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=#000000]Ew. Couldn't they read the no smoking sign? For fuck's sake...[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=#000000]The child ran around happily, until finally finding her parents. The mother crouched down, holding her arms out as if asking for the girl to come over and give her a great big hug. The child hugged the woman's leg before leaving, waving happily while going home with her family. It had been a long day, since she was teaching the little kids how to swim. Then again, she couldn't complain about the water, as there was no place she rather be. The sun appeared to have been going down at this point, and it was getting dark, so it was best to get inside soon and then go back into the sea. [/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=#000000]A soft sigh escaped the woman's lips as she walked into the building she called her house, unlocking the door with her key that was strapped around her wrist with one of those spiral wristband things, just so it wouldn't fall off. Her hair was soaking wet, but it didn't really matter since she would get it drenched again. The house was completely empty and dark, probably because the lights weren't turned on? Yeah, probably. She lazily turned the lights on, flicking the switch with her index finger. [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=#000000]"I'm home.." [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=#000000]She announced, as though anyone were actually going to greet her. Well this was depressing. [/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=#000000]Then again, she couldn't complain. She only came into the house to grab something to eat, and here she was. Letting out another sigh, she knocked the door closed with the sole of her foot, and locked the door so that no one will come in to rob her. But then again, who would be stupid enough to do that while she was home? [/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=#000000]As she took off her shoes at the front, well sandals, she began walking across the wooden planks of the first floor and to the kitchen, turning on the lights there as well. To her left was a small room connected to the kitchen through an indent in the wall. A large indent, probably from the wall to the other end of the wall for the top half, just so that it would reach the counter and no lower. From the hallway, she walked into the kitchen and opened up the fridge, looking for something to eat. Oh pray there would be leftovers from the night before-- Aaaaaand nothing. Of course. [/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=#000000]Silence filled the house, and it was almost eerie for a child since someone could be like BOO from behind them and try to kidnap them or something. Even the thought of something like that freaked the hell out of her. She shook her head a little bit, trying to get the thought out of her head. [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=#000000]"Meredith.. You're what? 20 years old? Act like it.." [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=#000000]She mumbled to herself, not worrying about if others were to hear her and think that she were crazy. To wake herself up, she stretched up and cracked her back, finally relieved. At this point, she should really whip something up for herself, and whipping up something she shall do. [/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=#000000]But the question was what she should make for dinner. Well, she still had some sticky rice and some raw tuna, avocado, and seaweed, so it looks like homemade sushi it is! It's take about half an hour, but it'd at least be food that's edible. She had started, gathering all the ingredients and spreading them on the counter, still drenched while in her swimsuit. [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=#000000]"Alright! Lets start cooking so that I don't starve!"[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=#000000]It took about an hour of rolling, chopping, waiting, and etc until she was finally finished with the sushi, but it was completely worth it! She brought the tray of her meal over and down to the dinner table, also picking up some wasabi she soy sauce she prepared, along with some wooden chopsticks. Just as she sat down and was about to take a bite of a roll, her phone started buzzing next to her, much to her annoyance, but eating would have to wait. [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=#000000]"Hello?" [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=#000000]She asked softly, holding the blue phone to her ear as it had stopped vibrating. It was a friend of her's, and the girl's eyes seemed to have lit up for a moment there. [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=#000000]"Hey! I know you're probably busy right now, but there is a huge party happening up in Pemby! I know you don't like parties too much, but maybe you wanna come? I heard it's really good! The one running it is Nikolai Polzin." [/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=#000000]Her friend seemed to be enjoying the talk, and being polite, she was quietly listening. Where had she heard that name before? Well, no use pondering over it, since there were probably a million people named Nikolai, and a million people named Meredith as well. Hearing her friend pause, as if waiting for a reply, she hid a sigh, seeing no way around it since it would be rude to turn down an offer. [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=#000000]"Alright, alright. Just send me the address and I'll be there, unless you want me to drive you, or unless you are going to drive me." [/BCOLOR][BCOLOR=#000000]She replied, leaning back on the chair. What a nice friend, being patient enough to listen to her friend's invite while her stomach was growling and there was a tray of food in front of her. If she didn't know any better, she might as well have been gluttony or sloth. [/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=#000000]Her friend soon hung up, and a soft 'ding' would sound from the phone. It looks like her friend just sent her a text message, flicking her finger to unlock the phone as she stared at the address. Usually, she wouldn't go, as large cities weren't her forte, but again, it'd be rude if she stood her up.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=#000000]What an eventful night. [/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=#000000]Well, what could she do? It looks like her plans for resting in the water were done for, and there wasn't anything urgent she needed to do, so why the hell not? It was only for one night anyways. She would quickly finish up her sushi for dinner, savouring every last bite. Ah the sticky rice and the sashimi, well done if she would say so herself. Well anywho, after finishing up, she grabbed her tray to wash the dish, finishing up in probably 3 minutes and then walking upstairs to get herself freshened up. Even though she didn’t really go to parties, she can’t really go there smelling like the sea now, could she? Nah.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=#000000]Meredith began walking up the steps, holding onto the railing as she walked up the staircase and to her room. It was pretty much abandoned, save for how well she has been preserving it. The rug in her room tickled her bare feet, and she was glad that at least part of her body would be in for a fuzzy welcome. Well, for now, she should look for something to wear. There really wasn’t much in her closet, as she was never one for parties and the such. [/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=#000000]It took her a little while, but she found a nice dress that suited her for the night, and she would go with that. Usually it would be too short for others, but taking her own size into consideration, it was a perfect fit. She then grabbed a one inch high heel, just to make herself feel taller since she was only 5’3” at the age of 20. No wonder people call her a midget. The dress looked so out of place on her, as it looked fluffy and happy and stuff. Though, then again, it was a party in the city, there probably wouldn’t be people dressed in something as childish as this, so she might as well not try too hard. [/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=#000000]She ended up wearing a blue dress with a thin blue scarf wrapped around her neck loosely. The scarf was a very light blue, almost fading into a white colour and it didn’t seem at all warm. The dress itself had straps, but they were thin and some veil material fell down her shoulders with a small sapphire right on top of her chest on the dress. The dress wasn’t all too fancy, since it felt tight around her waist but was more loose and flowed better past her hips, so her legs were freeeee--[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=#000000]Ahem.. Well in anycase, she should get going to the party, since wasting all that time wasn’t the wisest idea. It was already almost time for the party, though she’ll probably stay for an hour and then go back home to rest in the sea. Oh well, she’ll wait for her friend to get drunk or high off something and then drive her back to her home and put her in bed before leaving. It wasn’t too hard to figure out where the key was hidden anyways. [/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=#000000]Now, how did you walk in heels again? From being so used to walking barefoot, she may or may not have forgotten how to walk in heels. She was struggling for a little, but eventually got the hang of it enough to walk around the room. There wasn’t much to do with her hair, since it dried out itself and she just had to comb it and put it up in a pony tail. Of course, there were two clusters of hair; one on each side, hanging next to her bangs and acting like a frame for her face. Well enough with her hair, she should get down and drive to the party already. Letting out the third sigh of the evening, she slowly walked down the stairs, trying her best not to trip, and getting to the door with her blue purse, hanging from a strap of baby blue on her shoulder which held her keys, her wallet, and her phone. Well, she pulled out her keys and opened the door, turning behind to close it. Oh shoot, she forgot something. [/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=#000000]She opened the door again, quickly walking in and flipping a sign over by the window that read ‘No one is home, sorry’. Just in case anyone would be looking for her, which was highly unlikely considering it was night time. Walking back outside and closing the door again, slipping the key into the socket and turning to hear a ‘click’ sound, just to make sure she properly locked up. After hearing that, she pulled the key back out and placed it back in her purse. Well, it was time to go. Carefully walking off her porch and opening the car’s door, she sat in the driver’s seat and started the engine, because who else was going to drive her? Well, tonight will be a long night, so might as well get it over with. [/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=#000000]Speaking of getting things over with, wasn’t there suppose to be one of those meetings with all the sins and virtues sometime this month or the next? She would have to fit that into her calender, and unfortunately cancel any lessons or events happening that day or night.[/BCOLOR]
[BCOLOR=#000000]The car’s engine rumbled, backing up, and heading to the address she was sent. They were pretty detailed, the invitation at least, and it was organized so she couldn’t complain. It was a party, so she should try to get her mind off the stressful things in life. Wait, didn’t the ocean do that already? Well, it was fun to try out new things. Though, she was curious as to who exactly this ‘Nikolai Polzin’ was, and where had she heard his name from in the past? Oh she will find out soon enough...[/BCOLOR]