We rise by lifting others

Camden Blake | 29 | EMT Repeat Offending Volunteer "Our days are happier when we give people a bit of our heart rather than a piece of our mind.

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carleighxroberts:

Carleigh was in the elevator of his building when her phone chirped. Pressing the button to his floor, the blonde pulled out her phone just in time to see an incoming text from Camden. Shaking her head with a laugh, Carleigh went to reply, but the elevator doors were already opening to his floor. So she made her way to his apartment and knocked quickly on the door. “I’m not late, I’m right on the dot,” she called to him through the door, clutching the bottle of wine she brought against her chest. “Let me in!”

“The doors open,” Cam called back as he heard her voice through it. Still he was already moving to grab it and pulled it open before she could. “Don’t worry though. I can open it cause I’m a good guy like that,” he continued with a smirk. Ushering her in with a ridiculous bow he closed the door behind Carleigh. “Grab some food and we’ll get down to business. The business of deciding what movies to begin our night.”

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ohheeheejin:

It had been a long day at school and while she didn’t really want to return home just yet, it was best to be home before her father arrived so that dinner could be ready when he did. Rushing down the street, she came to a quick stop when she heard her name, “Cam! What- Something for me?” She questioned, already looking at his hands to see if he was holding something. “Did I drop something?”

“Nope. I didn’t see anything fall,” Camden answered with a smile as he rummaged through his pocket and pulled out the carefully packaged comic. He’d placed it in there just right so that he wouldn’t harm it. “Just found something I thought you’d like last time I was searching for some new comics,” he added as he offered her the slender booklet.

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atticus-wise:

The other guy’s solution, when he announced it, seemed to make the most sense. but now they were two full grown men walking an old woman across the street together. Atticus only bit his lips and nodded, accepting he was now in charge of the groceries. The lady seemed perfectly content to be helped, and began chattering about what nice boys they were. By halfway across, they’d both been offered a date with her granddaughter, which Atticus politely declined.

When they reached the other side, Atticus helped her get the bags settled on her walker again, and she bid them both goodbye, continuing down the street. Turning to the other man, he looked for something to say, but all he came up with was, “Well. That was good of you.” He winced, rubbing the back of his neck. “—which makes me sound like a total prat, ‘cause I did that too, basically saying it was really good of us, so I mean, uh. Thanks for the help, maybe, is better?” he tried.

The whirlwind of conversation coming from the little old lady was enough for Camden to focus on as they crossed the street. He didn’t even stop to consider if they looked odd or anything like that. Just concentrated on keeping the woman safe and happy. He waved as she finally made her way down the sidewalk after she had become settled in with her bags once more.

“Of course. Not that you needed the help but I didn’t mind helping,” Camden offered in response before shifting his weight slightly. “I’m just glad to know someone else in town is putting in the extra effort for others like that,” he added awkwardly as he realized how silly he may be sounding. “I’m Camden. And this is pretty odd, isn’t it? I’m not the only one getting that vibe, right?”

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Feeling a bit too creepy about waiting around outside the high school for a student there Camden had chosen to hold onto the comic book he had for Heejin. It was pure luck that he saw her walking down the street and he was quick to break into a jog to catch up with her. “Heejin. Hey I’ve got something for you,” he called out before skidding to a stop nearby her.

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With the thai food spread out across the coffee table and pizza up at the kitchen counter surrounded by various snacks it looked a bit like an army may have been coming over to his place. Instead Camden was waiting on one person, probably one of the best friends he had in fact. And they needed a full spread if they were going to conquer as many movies as they had planned. Grabbing his phone as he plopped down on the couch his fingers moved across the screen as he typed. You dare be late to movie night? popped onto the screen as he hit send and then he tossed his phone down beside him as he waited for Carleigh.

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sloanemars:

     “ No, ah, no. you’re fine, that’s not what I’m saying at all. “ she attempts to explain, though she did sometimes come off as a girl who looked and appeared to be rude, she didn’t want him to think so. “ I just know the bar gets packed like a sardine can sometimes, I didn’t want to steal a seat.” 

“I figured. I was just giving you shit is all. No worries,” Camden assured her with a real smile. “Don’t worry this one was open next to me. A friend of mine had to leave a little early and now it’s just me. You were great up there by the way.”

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ryxnevans:

“Probably. Being sick can kick your ass, and it’s definitely kicked mine so I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s the case! Oh, yes please. I could definitely go for a smoothie right about now.”

“Well now you are kicking it’s ass and smoothies are very much going to help. Shall we go,” Camden prompted as he offered his arm to Ryan with a smile.

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atticus-wise:

When Atticus looked up, someone else was there. He’d also arrived to escort the elderly woman across the street, apparently (she was already thanking both of them in a frail voice). Standing again with the groceries collected, he saw that the young man’s hand was on the old lady’s, and figured he should maybe pass over the bag and let the two of them be on their way. 

He’d extended his hand with the groceries, until the other guy spoke like he was going to head off and leave it to Atticus. Well… this was awkward. “Uh, yeah, the help’s appreciated—” he said, withdrawing the bag. 

The old woman piped up, “Oh, there goes the light!” and started to lift her walker off the curb to cross.

It took a few too many moments for Camden to notice that the other man had meant to hand him the bag. As in he didn’t realize until the guy was pulling the bag back towards himself. “So we can both take care of this,” Cam interjected awkwardly before hearing the lady.

Feeling his hand begin to move as she lifted the walker he was quick to focus back in on her. A hand hovered behind her back carefully as she took a few shuffling steps forward. Flashing the other man a sheepish sort of grin he just did his best to follow along as she crossed.

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ryxnevans:

“Wait — really? Shite, with the amount of books I read you would’ve figured I’d have picked that up somewhere. Oh well. Yeah, kicked that cold in the ass. As soon as I’m not this drowsy, I’ll be right as rain again.”

“You probably picked it up but forgot it when your body was too busy being sick to do much else. No worries you’ll shake it off soon enough. Wanna grab some coffee or something for now? Or I know a really great smoothie place with vitamin boosts you can add.”

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harry-rivers:

       “A true Irishmen never says no to a drink” he joked lightly. “How’s the volunteering going these days bud?”

“Right well two of whatever you’re having then,” Camden said as the bartender stopped by. “It’s as good as always. The kids are doing good. A few of them finally got to go home since their treatments are going well.”

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harry-rivers:

“Ah no, just some family stuff. Sorry, I shouldn’t have snapped” Harry apologised halfheartedly.

“It’s nothing I haven’t heard before,” Cam assured casually. “And if you need a drink consider it on me.”

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atticus-wise:

She was ancient, and frail, and at a crosswalk. The groceries, packed in their bags, were at her feet, and it seemed she couldn’t get all of them and her walker together in the same set of hands and—

“Here, let me help you,” Atticus said, stooping to pick up one of the bags, and the celery that had spilled onto the sidewalk.

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Jogging across the street, back in the direction he had just come Camden came to a halt just as someone else reached the tiny older woman. As the guy stood up with the celery in hand he gave him a sheepish sort of look since his hand now rested atop the woman’s. His instinct to make sure she wasn’t hurt as the cars speed by couldn’t really be contained.

“Seems you got this under control, yeah? I just figured with the whole close to the street thing I better get over here.”

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harry-rivers: 

       Harry hadn’t been listening to the other as his mind had been plagued with thoughts of his sisters health once again. “My vitals are fine” he dismissed, handing the plate with little interest.

Accepting the plate he noted that Harry was definitely distracted to say the least. “Anything I can clarify that’s rolling around up there?”

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elliemcntgomery:

          “No — no it’s okay! It’s completely alright, no need to say sorry or anything. You might of not been wanting to say sorry but rather then yell at me but either way, I’m all good. Didn’t feel it —- actually can’t feel anything!”

“That doesn’t sound good. The not feeling part I mean. Not that this arse is sounding very good either,” Camden tacked on in reference to the man who had run into the other. “I think he’s on his way though which is just fine by me.”