New and Lost (onedream)

[ridingtemptation]

Melanie watched her horse being led away by her father with a nervous look. Even though she had given Macy a look around her new home and a chance to stretch her legs, Melanie was worried about her dapple grey mare. The pony was always nervous about being in new places, and Mel wanted to be with her. But after her dad's reassurance and promise to put Macy in her stall carefully, she set off for a look around the campus. With a map and her cell in hand, she looked around nervously. However, with her sense of direction (or what was supposed to be a sense of direction), she was almost destined to be lost. And she was; trying to get to the dorms, she ended up in front of a building with a big sign reading 'Lounge'. Sighing, Melanie walked inside and looked around at the furniture, settling on a brown love-seat to sit on. She glared at the map which was useless to her, and tossed it on the seat next to her. She leaned back and puffed out, exasperated.

[onedream]

Jace walked into the lounge, and immediately noticed a pretty girl, about his age. He hadn't ever seen her around before, and assumed she was new. "Hey. You new here?" He asked with his most flirtatious smile. He sat down on the soft love-seat next to the girl. "I'm Jace by the way."

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Melanie smiled up at the boy who sat next to her, blushing slightly. He certaintly wasn't the ugliest guy she's ever met. "Yeah," She nodded sheepishly. "And I'm kind of lost." Melanie looked down at the map she had thrown in her frustration. "And I'm Melanie," she added. "Melanie Ortega. Do you ride here too?" After she spoke, she immediately regretted it. Of course he rode there, why else would he be there?! She bit her lip hard, mad for making a fool of herself.

[onedream]

Jace grinned. "Yup. I ride here." He said with a laugh. "You need some help getting around? You look pretty lost." He tapped the ground with his scuffed up black paddock boots nervously. His mind trailed of into huge clouds of thoughts. Hmmm... I wonder if she thinks I'm cute... She sure is... Maybe she'll go for a ride with me...

((yay for fails xD))

[ridingtemptation]

Melanie gave a nervous giggle. "Is it that obvious?" she said picking up the map again. "I cant read one of these for my life." Her brown eyes flew aimlessly over the useless peice of paper. "I was supposed to be at the office..." Melanie lowered the map and looked around. "But somehow I ended up here."
"I got my sense of direction from my dad." She explained, smiling. 'Oh gosh, I hope Im not being too flirty.' She thought. 'What if he thinks Im annoying?'

(I know, right? XD united we fail haha)

[onedream]

Jace laughed and smiled "Sort-of." He said with a laugh. "Just follow me and I'll help you to the office." Jace stood up and held his hand out to help Melanie get up. After she had lifted herself off the couch, he walked over to the door and opened it wide. He grinned. "Ladies first!" He said and made a big gesture, sweeping his hand from where Melanie was standing to outside.

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Melanie laughed lightly at his comment. She took his hand and blushed a bit. "That would be great!" She said, relief clouding her tone. "It'd be nice to actually know where I'm going for once." Melanie giggled at his gesture and curtsied jokingly. 
"Why thank you," She said in a fake fancy tone and walked through the door, as he followed her out. She looked around the campus admiring it's size and sparkle. Everything about the place was big and perfect. There wasn't a single peice of garbage there. She took a deep breath and walked forward.

[onedream]

Jace ran up next to Melanie and walked towards the office. "It's right over here." He told her and pointed in the direction of the office. As the two app4roached the office, Jace stopped. "Well, that's it. But, just wondering, would you wanna go on a trail ride later? I mean after you and your horse are settled in..." He asked nervously running his fingers through his shaggy blonde hair.

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Melanie followed Jace's gaze towards a building labeled 'office' in small writing. She shook her head. "I can't believe I couldn't find the office when it was labeled 'office!'" She said, exasperated. As they got closer to the building, she debated asking to meet up later. She actually really liked him, and hoped she would see him again. But then he asked her. She smiled. "Sure, that'd be fun. How about tomorrow morning?" She asked, backtracking and making sure it wasn't a day they had school and she would have enough time to settle in. "Macy would love a chance to stratch her legs, too." She added.
"Oh and Jace. Thanks for the help." She smiled.

[onedream]

Jace grinned and laughed. "Well, it can be pretty hard to find for new people?" He said with a hint of question in his voice, attempting to make Melanie feel better about it. He nodded his head and a huge smile appeared on his face when she answers his question with a yes. "That's perfect." Jace said and nodded "You're completely welcome. I hope you have no trouble moving in!" He started to back away slowly before he turned and walked towards the boarder's barn "See ya' tomorrow!" He shouted.

[ridingtemptation]

Melanie shook her head and laughed under her breath. "Nope, it's just me. I'm pretty much hopeless." She shrugged and rolled her eyes. As he confirmed their plans, and seemed so enthusiastic about them, she smiled and cheered silently in her head.
"Thanks!" She nodded as he spoke. And was about to turn away when he shouted a goodbye to her. She grinned.
"Yep! I'll see you then!" She called back.