somewhere to run (open)

[Kamillia Engel]

Kamillia Pulled up to the lake in her car, got out and headed up to the hiking trail that wasn’t too far off from the lake. It was pretty cold out, considering it was still snowing in Vermont, but she wanted to exercise, she was tired of staying in the house, it was spring! She should be outside, and it shouldn’t be snowing. Because it was snowing, she wore her leather jacket, with another jacket underneath the leather one. She was pretty used to the cold when winter came around, she guessed her body was just used to it, it did snow in Germany from time to time.

Finding her way to the trails was easy enough, she didn’t think she had ever gone through the trails without her horses, it was strange to be on foot, and in the snow. She wasn’t one for doing much physical activity when it was snowing. She didn’t feel like lugging her horses here today, which was why she was by herself. However, she probably should have called a friend, like Axelle to come with her. She didn’t feel like bothering anyone though. She placed her earbuds in her ears, and blasted ‘krewella’ songs on her phone. It was a good way to pass the time, but next time she had to remember if she wanted a way to pass the time by physical activities to do it inside until it stopped snowing.

She wasn’t expecting people to be on the trails this time in the year, though she guessed today was one of the warmer days since winter kicked in. Walking through the forest she passed a few people, which was nice, but very awkward.. The half smile, and the slow nod to be polite and show you noticed them. It wasn’t till someone looked familiar to her that she had to take a second look, and give a small wave, which would look dumb if the person didn’t also recognize her from wherever they might know her.

[Jason Prowler]

Vermont would be this cold during spring time, winter wouldn’t let go her icy grip. Jason didn’t despise the cold, but he was more than ready to welcome springtime. Recently he made a habit of climbing the treetops by the lake for a peaceful view of the forest. His powers made it much easier to scale the tall trees and relax on the larger branches at the top. The landscape was so serene to him as he surveyed the land, watching the snowfall gently blanket the ground in milky white. He took it in for a few minutes before climbing down to the hiking trail.

Jason was sporting his black hoodie underneath his gray down coat to keep him warm, along with his camouflage insulated boots to walk in the snow. He made his way down and brushed the excess snow from his jeans and coat. He saw some hikers pass but didn't pay no mind until someone not too far away on trail looked familiar. It couldn’t be, he thought as he winced to get a good look. The girlish figure amongst the snowflakes began to wave at Jason, and he looked around to see if anyone else was around, and then back at the girl.  The wave was definitely for him.  As she came closer he immediately recognized her. The light ginger hair, the adorable smile, it was none other than Kam, what were the chances?

He returned the wave with a “Hey there college girl!” and a beaming smile. “What are you doing out here on the trails? And not even an invite” he teased. It was a pleasant surprise for Jason, he wasn't expecting to see anyone he knew, and it made it that much better that it was Kam.

[Kamillia Engel]

Winter probably wasn’t going to end for Vermont for another month or so, which was sad for Kamillia, because she really did have more summer clothing than winter. But she was also pretty used to the cold from growing up in Germany, it snowed there in winter too, at least where she grew up. She never paid attention to anywhere else. She had to admit the winter was quite beautiful if you could get over the fact that everything was dead, or in hibernation. She found fall in Vermont to be the more gorgeous season though; it was quite possibly her favorite. Especially since you got the cool weather while not having it snow three feet.

Kamillia smiled at Jason, she hadn’t been expecting anyone she knew to be brave enough to hike in this weather. Yeah, that made Kam seem crazy in her friend circle but she didn’t care; when did she ever care? She nodded to him, “What’s up? And if you say the sky I will punch you.” Jason was probably one out of two people she had no fear of hurting physically, at least that’s what she thought. Because in her mind super strength meant they could take a bullet and not bleed… She reads way too many comics..

She shook her head when he made the college joke, “Ah, yes college.. Like being in an upper class high school.” Really, that’s what it was like… Other than the fact that she actually liked learning more than half of the stuff that was taught in most of her classes. “hiking, like everyone else?” Stupid question… “Hey when I get an impulse to do something I’m not going to stand around wondering if I should invite anyone to come with me. I’m just going to do it. And if I end up seeing a friend, then it’s a freaky bonus.”

[Jason Prowler]

Jason placed his hand out catching the snowflakes in his palm as they fell. He admired the unique crystalline structure of each one gently resting in his hand before melting from his body temperature. Looking up to Kam he answered “Me of course” his eyes then scanning the treetops where he was just at. He smiled, “Ya know just scaling these oak trees, just something peaceful about fresh snowfall.” Jason looked back at Kam. “How about you? Haven't seen you in a little bit.”

“I’m about to get into the whole college scene myself.” Time was speeding by and it was difficult to believe that he was already about to go to college. It felt like yesterday when he just began attending Hammel. “It’s good to know that you already got the inside scoop.” Jason gave a slight chuckle “Yeah, hiking would make sense. I’m not surprised that you would try and beast this weather. Care for some company?” he offered.

[Kamillia Engel]

Kamillia raised an eyebrow at his question, him? “Huh?” That made her sound so dumb, but she didn’t quite get it. “Ohh, should I call you monkey boy now?” She chuckled, now she got his other reference. Kam usually didn’t climb trees, but sometimes she did; usually in the summer though. She wouldn’t be able to handle this cold weather if she didn’t keep her body moving to keep it kind of warm. “I don’t know. Mostly school work, college tends to eat at you more than high school.” Which she understood, this was the schooling you got to get you out into the world and make something of yourself.

“ohhh. What college are you doing to? And what might you be majoring in?” Sometimes she wished the world would just freeze in time so she could relax more. “inside scoop? What you want to know which frat parties are the better ones?” Yes, she likes her parties, who wouldn’t? “The weather isn’t that bad. You can totally tell spring is almost here. If it was like Janurary I would be like ‘fuck that’ and stay inside, and make love to hot tea” Was that too much? She didn’t care. “I would love some company, if you are offereing.” She walked past Jason, and started her trek again.