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 Posted: Tue May 30, 2006 6:19 am
Israel's eyes lit up as she knelt down on the damp, uneven surface of the rock they were on. She leaned down real close to the small pool of water and watched the little creatures moving around, totally oblivious to how much smaller their world had become.
"Ooo... he's pretty," she smiled and stuck a finger into the water to tease a small bright blue crab who tried to snap at her as it skuttled away.
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2006 4:19 pm
"Sometimes." He began, peering deeper into the pool. "You can find empty shells and things. My mother collects them, especially unusual ones."
Spotting something glint at the bottom he reached in and pulled out half a shell. On the outside it was grey and rough but on the inside it was shiney and silver, when held up to the light it reflected in pinks and blues.
"For you." He said handing it to her and jumping off the rock. "Shall we find a spot to hang out?"
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2006 5:07 pm
Israel looked down at the shell in her hand, turning it in different directions to make the pearly side shimmer in the light. Smiling she rose to her feet, still looking at the shell. She slipped it into her pocket and turned to hop off the rock as well. Instead of jumping off gracefully thought, her foot caught in a crevice and before she knew it, she falling off the rock and the beach was rushing towards her.
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2006 5:13 pm
Giani turned back as he heard her cry out. Seeing her trip he rushed forwards in an attempt to catch her. Of course he didn't quite succeed in actually catching her but he did manage to break her fall.
With an Ooof as the wind was knocked out of him he fell backwards wit Israel landing on top of him.
"Graceful dismount dolce." He said looking up at her with a smirk on his lips.
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2006 5:30 pm
The thought that he was so comfortable briefly flew through her head before her face turned bright red. Even redder at his words. She looked up at him with concern in her green eyes.
"I'm so sorry Giani! Are you alright? Did I hurt you?" she asked, pushing herself up to sit on his legs and look him over for any obvious damage.
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2006 5:38 pm
"I'm fine." He laughed sitting up and placing a hand on her waist. "Are you all right?" He asked looking her over. "Did you hurt your foot?"
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2006 5:47 pm
Israel looked him over again before looking down at the offending foot. She tried moving it and winced when a shot of pain went through her ankle. Great. She had twisted her ankle. For the millionth time she silently cursed her clumsiness. Dramatically, she threw her arms around his neck and collapsed against his chest, groaning loudly in annoyance.
"Why can't I have a normal day?" she asked, muffled against his chest.
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2006 6:02 pm
"Because dolce, normal is boring." He said sliding his arms to her backside and shifting her legs to his waist. Gingerly he stood up and carried her up the beach. He found a spot in the shade of some of the larger rocks and set her down.
"Let me take a look." He said removing his arms from around her and slipping her shoe off. "You know I have a magic hands." He smirked removing her sock and tilting her ankle up to look at it.
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2006 6:11 pm
Israel tightened her arms around his neck as she felt him rise and rested her head against his shoulder as he carried her across the beach. She reluctantly let him go as he pulled away and watched him take her shoe off carefully, wincing a little as her ankle was pulled.
"Magic hands?" she asked, raising an eyebrow. "How are they magic?" she asked, leaning back against the rock as he examined her foot.
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2006 6:19 pm
"That I cannot tell you dolce." He said with a smile. "It is a family secret." Gently he placed her foot on his knee and rubbed his hands together to make them warm. He then placed them either side of her ankle and moved them down her foot gently. Placing them on her ankle again he pressed them to her skin and released, taking her foot in his hand and moving it around a little.
"It is no good." He said with a smirk. "We shall have to rest here for a while." Grinning he built a small mound of sand and rested her foot on it. He then moved up to sit behind her and lean against the rock easing her back so she could in turn lean against him. "What is New York like?" He asked wrapping his arms around her and staring out at the surfers.
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2006 6:38 pm
Israel watched him with great interest, chewing on her lip as he rubbed his hands on her ankle, and trying not to frown as he moved it. At his diagnosis, she giggled lightly and watched him build a small mound for her to rest her foot on and sat forward as he moved to sit behind her. She leaned back against his chest and rested her arms on his legs as she watched the surfers cut through the waves.
"Busy, noisy, wonderful," she smiled. "There's so much to see and do. I've gotten wonderful photographs from all over the city." She looked down and lifted her arms to hug his against her. "I loved living there. What's it like to live in Italy? I mean... I've been there several times, but visiting is not the same as living there."
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2006 6:51 pm
"It sounds wonderful. One day I would like to see it, and your photos." He said smiling and holding her tighter. "Italy, depends on where you live. In Roma, it is busy, noisy, dirty and exciting. In Sorrento, it is relaxed, beautiful and peaceful. I love it."
Leaning his head back against the rocks he closed his eyes and savoured the feel of her warmth agaist him.
"One day I will show you." He said quietly opening his eyes once more and watching the other people on the beach.
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2006 7:20 pm
Israel turned in his arm, carefully moving her foot, to lay against his chest and look up at him.
"I would love to go to Italy with you one day," she smiled up at him, laying her head down on his warm chest. She could hear his heartbeat and it soothed her as she looked up into his warm brown eyes. "And I really want to show you New York. I think you would really like it," she said.
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2006 7:32 pm
"I would love to go to New York too." He smiled moving his hand to play with her hair again. "I want to see all the galleries there, and eat in the restaurants. i will be fun."
He sighed and relaxed completely. He loved moments like this.
"I'm so glad I chose to come here." He mused.
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2006 7:49 pm
Israel closed her eyes in contentment as he began playing with her hair, smiling happily.
"I think I'm happier than you are that you chose to come here," she smiled, opening her eyes and starting to play with one of his pearly buttons again.
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