Originally Posted by Lexers

Cameron chewed her cheek sullenly. The honest answer to Lori's question was 'No' but who could take rejection? It wasn't pleasant, it wasn't sweet it was downright horrid and left you in tears and depression and just.. bleugh.
She frowned at Lori's explanation. "Why does it have to be a rejection, Lor? He's never been your father. You've never had parents. If he wants to see you, added bonus, but if he doesn't - then it's his loss. Don't take it ilke that. He's never met you. If he doesn't wanna meet you, he's an idiot and he's missing out on meeting an awesome chikka." Cut and dry was Cameron's speciality.

"Look.. you're going to regret not doing this, if you don't. And if you do, and it doesn't work out, you're not going to take it as rejection. No. It's just going to be a door closing in your life to open a new one. And I just sounded like weirdo hippy retard there. But.. it's true. You gotta take the chance."

And she had no idea if the advice she was giving was helping.. at all.

Originally Posted by Lexers

Cameron had enough difficulty relating to people with similar issues to her.. but Lori was on a totally different ballfield. Lori was adopted. Adopted. And on top of that, her adoptive parents weren't exactly fluffy people. She squirmed at the weight of her words. It sounded much better and senseful and comforting in her head than it did out aloud.

When Lori began to cry, every possibly pore in Cam's sometimes selfish and self-centered body wanted to cry too. This was her best friend and she pulled her into a hug. Least she could do right?

But Lori had other idea's. The owl flew off and Cam blinked at her. Just like that. Take the chance. She sucked in a breath and watched Arizona fly off.

"You're not going to lose anything, Lori." Either way, whether he responded or not. "And you'll always have us. Family are a shizzy bunch." She made a face and laughed to break the tension a little. "C'mon sweets, you can't mope, right? It's our last year. We're going to have a sleepover. You and me. The room of requirement. Sweet? Lots of chocolate, lots of bad, caloric, chit stuff you don't normally approve of. OH! And a really sappy film. Something about happy endings. Disney?" She grinned. If watching unrealistic shizz for a night just to make Lolly smile would do it. It was done.

Hi Dad,

Hope you are still enjoying the cold weather and everything. I enjoyed seeing you over the holidays. Here are some treats from a candy shop here. Be careful with the chocolate frog! They like to hop away from you.

Love, Alice

Originally Posted by Freds_caribbeangirl

Rhea tapped her foot as she leaned against the owlery balcony waiting for her package to arrive. It should arrive today, but why was it taking so long? Knowing her mom it was bound to be nice. Whenever her mom made trips to the Caribbean, she always took really nice gifts back.

Why did she write her first? Didn't she know that her daughter was terrible with the whole waiting for gifts stuff? Jeez! Parents. She frowned as she stared out at the sky, very white and owl-less. Sigh.

Originally Posted by CaleyShoutCaley<3

It was Tuesday meaning Mama was going to send her a letter of some sorts, Mama always sent a letter out on Tuesday, it was their little schedule. The blonde sighed, looking up into the sky waiting to see the bright colors of her Mama's bird, Felipe.

See, the Conrads were a bit exotic when it came to things. They couldn't just HAVE an owl, it had to be something much more exotic and something that reminded her mother of her home in Brazil so they had a scarlet Macaw. It was the only bird Savannah was not scared of.

Then, suddenly there was a bright burst of color. Savannah grinned noticing the tiny box that Felipe was carrying. Savannah's head looked over at the person next to her, Rhea, and was unsure what exactly to say.

Errrr....maybe let her speak first? Yeah, that would work.

Originally Posted by Freds_caribbeangirl

And suddenly Rivendell came into view. She let out a relieved sigh and smiled. The package was of a good size, so maybe there was a dress or two in there. She probably sent something for Laur too. The owl landed heavily on her shoulder after it had dropped the package by her foot.

She was about to start digging through it when she noticed that somebody else had entered the room. She looked from the corner of her eyes to see who it was. Savannah. She didn't turn around immediately because she was unsure of what to actually say to her. She had been really upset with her over what happened with Jack but she was sorta over it now.

She turned around and leaned against the balcony again, causing Riven to flutter from her shoulder with an annoyed hoot. She ignored him and the look of reproach he was giving her from his new perch.

" hello Savannah." she said coolly. It seemed they were both there on the same business.

Originally Posted by CaleyShoutCaley<3

Felipe perched on her shoulder, stretching his wings out and hitting her in the face. Savannah grumbled, taking the package away from him. There was rustling in the package, proving something was alive in there. The blonde smirked until she heard Rhea speak.

"Hello."She chimed, nodding her head at the Hufflepuff.

"CAAAAW!"

"Felipe, shut up."She said, looking at her bird. It was noisy, just like MOST of the Conrad animals.

"Something from your mother or father I'm guessing....?"Savannah asked, opening the box before her.

*LE GASP*

"My mama is the best..."She smirked, reaching in the box and pulling a little baby snake out of the box. The blonde watched it, grinning as it twirled around her hand.

Her mom really was awesome, legit.

Dear Dad,

I hope everything is alright at home. Tell mom I'm sorry for not writing sooner, but things have been a bit busy around here. The Durmstrang guys are staying in our common room. And there is this really big one named Vladimir and I mean dad he is like bigger than you. But its cool he likes me so I won't end up as his breakfast one day or something.

But dad something happened. Nothing bad. The other night, yeah I know I was out after curfew but that's not the point here. Me and Selena were on top of the Astronomy tower and we sort of you know kissed. And it was the first time you know. And dad it felt like my whole body was on fire. My head felt full of air like I couldn't think straight and I couldn't remember my name. Her lips were so soft like that pudding Tweet made for Christmas that Ben threw all over the wall. I mean do you feel like that when mom kisses you? And how did you know that you loved mom. I mean what did it feel like because I told Selena that I loved her. Not because she told me first. I mean I said it first and its because I do love her I mean I'm just not sure what it is. But the way that you look at mom I know I look at Selena like that sometime.

I didn't want to talk to Oliver about this stuff, I mean we are getting along a lot better than before, but I don't know. I just wanted to talk to you about this. Mom would just get all emotional and stuff.

Well you ask Paris to send me something nice for Selena. I'm not good at that stuff and frankly Paris just needs a reason to shop. Nothing flashy Selena isn't like that. No wait, ask mom to do it. Paris will just go overboard get something really embarrassing.

I really miss you dad. And I love you loads.

Love Dillon

Originally Posted by CaleyShoutCaley<3

Was she offering to give her stuff? Savannah looked up from her snake, snorting. "I don't need any of your stuff."Savannah said with a roll of her eyes. Did she have the words TOURIST stamped across her forehead. Well, she WASN'T.

"My mama's from Brazil, I was born in Brazil too and she likes to keep animals that remind her of home...."Hence the giant bird, the reptiles and even insects from home. It made her mother feel at home and Savannah wasn't going to lie, she liked all the odd animals too.

Was she scared of snakes? Savannah rolled her eyes again, the snake going up her arm.

"It's a freakin' milk snake, Rhea."Savannah said, shaking her head."It's not going to bite..."

Originally Posted by Freds_caribbeangirl

Rhea rolled her eyes. Savannah seriously needed to learn how to do things gracefully. That was not the way to turn down a gift, she was lucky Rhea even thought to offer it to her. Hmph." whatever Savannah. Next time a simple no would suffice o.k? Stop being such a cow." yeah she said it.

And now she was getting a Conrad background story, wait, she didn't know Savannah was from South America, she scoffed quietlyn thinking you learn something new everyday. In any case, despite being in the same region, Brazil and the Caribbean was very different, except for maybe some of the wild life." yes well, you coming from Brazil is news to me."

Ignoring Savannah's comment Rhea stepped back. Milk snake or not, it was bloody gross. She didn't do snakes and the last time she checked Savannah had said snakes were gross too, what had gotten into her? Granted this wasn't a giant python like Art had, but still." milk snake or not, its still icky." bleh, she hated snakes.

Originally Posted by As.Is

Preston leaned forward and nestled his head into MJ's shoulder. He hadn't realized he was crying now. He tried to speak, but he just couldn't find the effort or energy to stutter out what was wrong. And he was sure that MJ wouldn't understand. He continued to cry as he wrapped his arms around her neck like a little child would their parent; like what he would do at home when he got upset over something and went to his dad. He'd wrap his arms around his neck and crawl into his lap and lie there.

"I-I-I w-w-wan-wanna g-g-go h-h-home." He muffled into MJ's shoulder.