Whistle while you Work ((open))

[.Rissa.]

starring:
Zack Bradley
featuring:
Derby

The sound of squeaky wheels echoed throughout the empty basketball gym floor. A yellow wash bucket with a mop stuffed in it stopped right in the center of the floor. Zack looked around at the empty room, even the lights were off. But the roof had see through glass and the sun's rays made the place lighter than it would be otherwise. He shrugged his shoulders as he glanced to his mutt that stood by his feet wearing only a blue bandana, "Go lay down Derbs," the man pointed over by the bleachers. The dog looked up at his master as the man spoke, then obediently went to a whereabouts area the man pointed. He flopped down on the cool hardwood floor and a soft sigh escaped him.

The man dipped the mop in the water and it sloshed around, some splashing on the floor. He then slapped the mop on the floor and starting working in the mop side to side. The place was so quiet, he couldn't help but make noise to kill some of the silence. Soon, his barotone vocals filled the empty gym as he sang out Keith Urban's new song I'm In. It was almost as if the world turned upside down and Zack was in the middle of a giant auditorium. He was surrounded by a band and fans were cheering in the bleachers. The spotlight was on him. He held a microphone stand in his hands,

Love doesn't come with contracts,
You give me this I give you that,
It's scary business, puttin' your heart and soul on the line
why else would I be standin' 'round here so toungue tied?

Zack pulled the stand away from his mouth with a jerk, then quickly brought it back as he forced the next louder notes out and raised an arm in the air with his ember eyes of mischief closing tight,

If I knew what I was doin' I'd be doin' it right now
I would be the best d*mn poet silver words out of my mouth
My words my not be magic but they cut straight to the truth
So if you need a lover and a freind baby I'm in

Suddenly, Derby let out a nervous bark and came running out to Zack. The dog slid on the freshly wet floor, it's claws gaining no grip or traction. The mutt slid right into Zack, knocking the man off balance and he stumbled back, the mop falling forward on him. His heels hit the big yellow wash bucket and he fell back, his weight causing the bucket to roll a few feet across the floor as his butt hit the ground. Derby quickly scrambled to his feet and looked down at his owner. Zack felt cool water seep through his jeans. He let out a sigh as he looked over at the dog, "What?" he asked as he gritted his teeth sitting up. It was only then, when his eyes looked past the dog that he noticed the silouette of a human figure. His orbs slightly grew and his lips parted. The man prayed it wasn't a staff member that would report him up for goofing off.

[Onzyy]

Annabelle Black

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In any other world
You could tell the difference

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The teen walked down the corridors of her new school. The horses were settled, the dog asleep in her dorm, and most of her things unpacked. Her twin brother had just left, and she felt as if she had nothing to do. Her father was in France, so she wouldn't call him, and her mother was most likely on call at the hospital. For her kid brothers' she just wasn't in the mood to talk to .

The summer heat had struck her when she arrived, yet she still yearned for the clouds of home. The short sleeved shirt revealed her arms, and the scars of a pale ghosts. They would be lying to others who saw them. She wasn't a cutter, heck, she wasn't even depressed. No, they were tales from her accident last year. The same one that had left her in a coma for nearly 3 months. The same that still haunted her dreams night after night.

She entered what appeared to be the gym. The only place of solitude that Bella thought she would find. Her sunglassed eyes made the world darker, and she removed them just to see better. Her messy, black hair was in all directions. She still wore the clothes that she arrived with. She felt less exposed in them at that point in time.

Bella was wrong when she thought she was alone in that space. There was someone there, singing there hearts out, with a dog lying in the corner. Her hand, out of habit, moved to her side, but where Samson's head usually was, was nothing but air. A small smile played on her lips as she watched the man. What else could she do? Bella wouldn't interrupt.

When he fell, she still didn't move from the spot. Her arms were folded across her chest, and she prayed that the man wouldn't be angry with her. She was innocent in a way.

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Lyrics: Any Other World- Mika
Outfit: Here
Tags: Rissa
Notes: Bella's Profile

[.Rissa.]

The man swallowed and quickly rose to his feet. Derby cocked his head at the darkened figure, flopped ears risen and tail sticking out between his legs. Zack, after seeing the height of the figure, was aware it was probably a student. His mop, and the wash bucket were now scattered across the floor. How long had they been standing there before the dog realized?

Zack cleared his throat, "Sorry," he apologized, "I thought I was alone." He glanced down at his mutt. Then he bent down and grabbed the mop from the floor. His brown eyes casted a glance over to the bucket, and he walked over to it, the dog practically underneathe him every step. It was a wonder the man didn't trip again. He dipped the mop in the water and started sloshing it around where he left before. He didn't bother giving the dog directions, it would stay by him now, at least until it knew this other human wasn't a threat.

[Onzyy]

Annabelle Black

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In any other world
You could tell the difference

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Bella didn't know what she must do. It was entirely awkward to just be standing there. The dog didn't look threatening, but Bella wouldn't come any closer before she knew it was safe. How she wished she had Samson by her side right now. She would feel safer and less vulnerable. The best would be Andrew, her twin, and she felt her phone vibrating in her back pocket. It was most likely Andrew.

Oh, don't be sorry. I should've checked if anybody was in here, before coming. It's my fault. Bella felt like a complete idiot at that point. She felt the heat rise in her cheeks, but she didn't duck her head like most people would. It was not in her nature.

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Lyrics: Any Other World- Mika
Outfit: Here
Tags: Rissa
Notes: Bella's Profile

[.Rissa.]

Zack's ember eyes stared at the floor, watching the fresh wet sreaks blend into the wood. He glanced back up at the girl, who hadn't moved an inch since she stumbled upon him. Maybe she had clown phobia or something, as, the man was sure that was what he had made from hisself. He scrunched his eyebrows hearing the girl try and apologize for... what? She didn't do anything. "Last I heard," the man replied, "This place is open to anyone at anytime," he shot her a half grin.

His orbs trailed down to the dog, who was still studying the person. A thought suddenly struck him, "He don't bite, he's just weary. Offer him a cookie and you'll buddy right up," Zack explained, in case this girl was afraid of dogs or something. He hadn't seen many of them here, but then, it was just his first day on the job. He couldn't wait till he got off work. He would get paid today, and he could go blow some of it at the joint, he heard it was pretty hopping around 2 am.

Derby swallowed and kept his inquisitive eyes on the girl. Due to his past, he had learned every human didn't like him except for Zack, and the man would keep him safe, like he did the day at the track.

[Onzyy]

Annabelle Black

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In any other world
You could tell the difference

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Bella smiled back at him. If she knew people were friendly, then she was fine, but she has always been the social outcast. Well, I've just arrived so the rules are still a bit fuzzy for me. Once she heard that the dog was just wary, she fished out one of Samson's dog biscuits from her back pocket, and held her palm open. Bella squatted down and offered it to the dog.

I hope you don't mind? Bella knew that some people would mind if she just started feeding their dogs. I have a dog of my own, but asleep in the dorm. I'm Annabelle by the way. Bella for short.

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Lyrics: Any Other World- Mika
Outfit: Here
Tags: Rissa
Notes: Bella's Profile

[.Rissa.]

"Ah," the man nodded his head once. Being new that would complicate things. He caught the girl bending down from the corner of his eye, and looked up as she spoke. Honestly, he was surprised she even had anything on her. He conluded she a) had her own dog, or b) carried random food in her pocket so she could feed any random animal that came along. Let's just stick with a) and assume Zack is smarter than he looks or acts, "Nah, go right ahead."

Derby watched as the girl knelt down. Wait, he knew this. He knew what a human had when they knelt down and stuck their arm out. Food! The mutt licked his chops, the tip of his tail started flicking, still between his legs. He wanted to get the treat so bad, he just didn't know. He lowered his head, as a sign of submission, and his tail started wagging widley between his legs as he ambled over to the girl. His lips twitched as his cool muzzle sniffed Bella's hand. He then, ever so gently. Grabbed the biscuit, and quicly retreated a few steps away to eat it. When he was finished, he looked at her with his head cocked expectantly for another treat. Zack laughed at the dog, "You moocher. Why would she give you something else when you didn't give her nothing in return?" he asked, his voice higher ranged than normal. Derby looked at his owner, tail still wagging. He turned back to Bella.

The man nodded his head in responce to the girl's words, "Zack Bradley, nice to meet you. What kind of dog you have?"

[Onzyy]

Annabelle Black

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In any other world
You could tell the difference

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Pleasure to meet you Zack. I have a Golden Retriever. His name is Samson She rose from her haunches, and gave Zack a little smile. Bella knew she was being rude, but she needed to check the message that she got. She had been right, it was from Andrew. Bella quickly replied. Sorry about that, it was my brother.

Bella tried to call the dog to her, but she had no other treats on her. I'm sorry. No more doggy treats for you.

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Lyrics: Any Other World- Mika
Outfit: Here
Tags: Rissa
Notes: Bella's Profile

[.Rissa.]

The man nodded to the girl's responce about what breed of dog she had. They were supposedly the best dogs Americans owned, but, if they were so popular, Zack always wondered why he never hardly saw them. Labs seemed to be the most common, followed by blue heeler or hound crosses. He knew that standing here talking wasn't getting any work done, but that was okay, he got paid by the hour anyway.

He waved his hand off at her comment, "No problem, it's fine," he said in a very easy going tone. But then, Zack was a very easy going person, "That's cool, I was an only child," he added with a grin. That made him feel old, saying he 'was' instead of he 'is'. But, he was an adult, he knew he was older than the majority of people here as most of the were students.

Derby, soon realizing no food was involved, trotted off to a spot by the bleachers and plopped down on the cool floor. His heas rested on his paws and let out a soft sigh, eyes looking from one person to the other.