Hard As Steele

[aussie-charlie-steele]

Roosevelt Riots // Charlie & Neal

[nealodriscoll]

Neal was looking forward to a night out on the town even if it was for a couple of pints with a fellow Roosevelt resident. The last week he had actually been motivated to do some school work after he received a call from his father. Their conversation was brief just like it always was, but Neal was thankful for any second he could give him even if he nagged him about his studies. 

His thoughts were broken when Charlie complained about the cold weather. “This feels about right to me. Gets a wee bit chilly in Northern Ireland sometimes. Are you saying that you don’t get snow down under then?” He felt a connection with Charlie even it was superficial due to the fact that she, like him, was from a British influenced country. There are some things that his American mates could never understand no matter how many times they’ve seen Harry Potter,Love Actually,  PS I Love You, or Doctor Who. 

[aussie-charlie-steele]

"In some parts," Charlie said, shrugging her shoulders. "But in Sydney the winter average is about seven degrees, so it's not really cold enough to snow." She pursed her lips, and then shoved her hands into her pockets. "But I guess that's my own fault for leaving to come to school. I'll have to learn to deal with the weather. It's just strange, because these have always been the summer months to me. so everything feels completely backwards." 

They kept walking, and Charlie wasn't sure what was going to come from this night. He seemed like he was the type of guy who just liked to drown his troubles with whatever he could get his hands on, and Charlie didn't plan on being that thing. "Hopefully this bar isn't too busy. I don't want this to take forever."

[portahq-blog]

Bruises show great process. Who knows, maybe we can exercise together. You’ll keep me motivated during off season! I wish I could keep myself going now.

[aussie-charlie-steele]

Excerise partners? I wouldn't be against it. But usually I get up pretty early to run, so hopefully you're up for that.

[aussie-charlie-steele]

Text ♕ Manu and Charlie

Manu: its 30% why I put up with you

Manu: there's other reasons

Charlie: I suppose that makes me feel good about things.

Charlie: have fun at your movie.

[s-michaels]

No, I agree with you there. It’s fun, but not entirely practical. Oh! Then you’re probably looking for a particular kind of suit instead of regular swimwear. Maybe some sporting stores would have some?

[aussie-charlie-steele]

Yes, I don't want a two piece, or anything like that. Sporting stores? That's a good idea. Do you know of a good one around here?

[portahq-blog]

I call it badass. I like being in shape too but sometimes I’ll fall a bit behjnd during off season. Diving in Volleyball is a lot different now that I think about it because you’re hitting a hard ass floor. Both sports causes bruises, thats all I know.

[aussie-charlie-steele]

Definitely bruises everywhere. And thanks. I guess I'm just a bit fan of excercise in general, so it's a lot of fun, and I don't let myself get behind. But I know not everyone is like that.

[graham-lennox]

But you’re in America now so… Yeah, it’s your fault.

[aussie-charlie-steele]

So wait... you're one of those people who tell Hispanics and Latinos and Asians and all of the other foreigners that to come to America, means to speak English, right? Because god forbid the nation that calls itself a "mixing pot" of cultures actually have people who embrace where they came from, right? So let me just forget every word that I grew up with, and speak your language exactly how you learned to speak it, because I'm in your country now, and that means I better start acting line a damn American or I don't belong here. Is that what you're saying?

[auden-hearst-blog]

Well I don’t want to stop drinking them all together so that might not work.

[aussie-charlie-steele]

If it's an addiction then even having one every now and then would give you an easy possibility to slip back into the addiction. 

[aussie-charlie-steele]

Text ♕ Manu & Charlie

Manu: aren't you a little genious? I'll see what I can do.

Charlie: I have my moments. I reckon it's why you put up with me.

[portahq-blog]

Okay good, I was worried for a second. Oo, girl you sound badass. I dive…sort of…in Volleyball. Totally different thing though, ha!

[aussie-charlie-steele]

No need to worry. I don't know if I would call it badass... I just like being in shape, and I don't know.. I guess it does feel good. Definitely not the same thing. I don't know how good I'd be at volleyball. 

[s-michaels]

I think you’re best bet might be online at the moment; not too many stores would have a good selection to choose from given the season. Are you planning a trip somewhere?

[aussie-charlie-steele]

That's what I've been told.. but I'm not necessarily a fan of online shopping. Because then things don't fit you right. No... I'm part of the Swim and Dive team.

[iceskatingally-deactivated20151]

Oh, how cool! I can’t believe I haven’t figured that our myself judging by your accent. I’m such a typical blonde sometimes, my God. 

[aussie-charlie-steele]

That's alright. Sometimes it's a bit hard to place, so I don't judge you or anything for it. Plus there are a lot of foreign people around, so it's easy to just tune out the accents, too.

[tiana--v]

Yeah they have them in the mall they’re usually closer to the parts where exits are and not in the center well depending on what mall you’re going to.

[aussie-charlie-steele]

Damn. Even a location to go off of. I have to say, you have been the most helpful person of the day, no doubts. Thanks, mate.

[graham-lennox]

Do you mean a swimming suit? Cause if you just called it that we could have skipped this whole awkward thing.

[aussie-charlie-steele]

Right... That's what you call it. Americans have such a funny way of saying things. We've got a lot of names for it, but we don't call it a 'suit'. So it's not particularly my fault.

[dallasmasser]

Okay “budding” is probably an understatement. I can’t change who I am, I don’t see a point in hiding behind something I’m not. Plus, I like who I am, well most of who I am. 

[aussie-charlie-steele]

That's the kind of attitude that I wish other people had. I'm more of an accepting and liking who I am type person as well. But we're definitely a society of conformers.

[portahq-blog]

Well, I might’ve…but You’re the only one that I know is a swimmer. Does that make more sense? I dance and play Volleyball but I’ve never been interested in Swimming.

[aussie-charlie-steele]

Yeah, that makes sense. I swim, and I do kickboxing. I guess more accurately I should say that I dive, because that's what sport I do in the Meets, but.

[aussie-charlie-steele]

Text ♕ Manu & Charlie

Manu: I'll just have to text him and say i was joking.

Charlie: Or you could tell him I got ill. so you don't have to ruin the joke, or whatever.

[dallasmasser]

Um…let’s see…a budding alcoholic who’s exceptionally good at soccer and hockey? 

[aussie-charlie-steele]

Good enough of a description as any. And at least you're very true to what you are. That's worth something.