Never let your fear decide your fate

Callie Swan | 16 | Calypso | Mount Olympus High Hello everyone! My name is Callie and I'm new here at MOH. Thing to know about me: I am from the ocean, music is everything, I love talking to people, and for the first time in my life, I am free.

[ariaofwisdom-deactivated2015072]

     As she passed the notebook over, Aria raised her eyebrows. “You’re… Callie, right?” she asked, tilting her head as she pieced together what she knew of the girl from her mental database of names and faces. “I know what you can do to return the favour.”

[castawaycallie]

"Yeah! And you're..." Callie hesitated, trying to remember the other girl's name before she lit up. "Aria! Right?" 

Taking the notebook Callie slipped it into her bag, glancing up at Aria as she registered what she was saying. "Oh, yeah?" she asked with a grin. "What can I do for you?"

[lastcallforlovers-blog]

[Her mind clearly elsewhere, Audrey had lost track of where she was and what she was supposed to be doing, until someone’s voice eventually broke through the fog in her brain]

… I’m sorry — what?

[castawaycallie]

[Callie rolled her eyes despite the smile on her face] I said, I love your shoes. Are they new? Or have I just not seen you in so long that everything is now new to me.

[fortheloveofeeeds]

[Eden strained and her neck to the side as she looked at the ridiculously long lunch line. She knew this would happen if she lolly-gagged around after class. Letting a long whine, she stomped her foot on the ground and whined out]

I’m so hungry!

[castawaycallie]

[Callie glanced over her shoulder at the other girl, her own expression not much cheerier] Gods, me too. There must be something about long lunch lines and no time to eat in the Geneva Convention, I'm sure of it. 

[oliver-or-orpheus]

{After School in the Music Room}

Cause all of me loves all of you.

Love your curves and all your edges,

all your perfect imperfections.

[castawaycallie]

[Perched on the edge of a counter, her own guitar laid forgotten across her lap she watched with rapt attention as Oliver sang]

[ariaofwisdom-deactivated2015072]

     Noticing a notebook left lying in the middle of the hallway, Aria went to pick it up. As there was no name on it, she flipped through the pages to find some trace of an owner, but was caught glancing over the content far slower. “I wonder who owns this,” she mumbled, briefly looking up to spot somebody who could possibly fit the bill. Tapping one of her peers on the shoulder, who was only standing a few feet away, Aria spoke up. “Is this yours?”

[castawaycallie]

Callie was lost in her own world, eyes tracing across the page of an open book in her hands. Brow furrowed she didn't hear anyone approach and jumped as she felt the tap. Turning around quickly she blinked at the other girl a moment, looking between her and notebook as she realized what she was looking at. "Oh my gods, yes!" She gasped quietly, glancing down at her bag, as if wondering how it had escaped. "Thank you so much, you're a life saver." 

[paxtonofschool-deactivated20141]

{ in the courtyard }

[Paxton gave a frown while he shifted uncomfortably in the costume he wore due to a lost bet within his family. He sighed and adjusted the hood of his costume.] Fucking idiots… Why did I try to win…?

[castawaycallie]

[Callie stopped next to the boy on accident, having to adjust a strap on her bag, but did a short double take upon realizing what he was wearing. Pursing her lips she nodded solemnly to herself, tugging her back straighter] 

So...are you fighting crime today or is it just target practice?

[oakley-odysseus]

[He turns away from the view and faces Callie with an alarmed look.] Stop what? [he asks innocently, even as he continues to poke her side.]

[castawaycallie]

That! [She gasps, slapping at his hand in a flurry of movement, both of her hands held out in front of her, ready to do it again if he makes a move]

[disarminglydeceptive-blog]

I resent and object your opinion of me, so therefore I am amazing and very handsome and wonderful and modest and pretty much the best in every way.

Yeah but the mariachi band was cheaper than finding people to do those slow covers of classic rock songs. And more convenient, ‘cause they were already there for me to ask ‘em to wake you up every morning. I guess you’ll have have to wait until six am tomorrow to find out.

[castawaycallie]

One day you will have to come to terms with your true self, Heath. And I will probably be there for the inevitable break down. Like, I'll try to make it, but if I'm busy there's really nothing I can do and I'll have to catch you later.

If there is anything other than slow classic rock song covers playing at six AM tomorrow morning I will react in the appropriate zombie manner and bite you. It's only slightly personal, it's mostly instinct. This is who I am now.

[faithfully-persia-blog]

[Persia found herself laughing softly as she placed a grin on her lips] Exactly. It never hurts to be thoroughly prepared in advance. Also, depending the detention proctor you might end up with, can make the escape a lot easier. 

Being stuck in the school wouldn’t be so bad, but I think what hurts the most is knowing that you’ll have to complete the same work, or at least a good similar amount of it all again. If I had to repeat a math class, I might just go crazy.

[castawaycallie]

That is always my motto. About being prepared, not...escaping easier. Uh, yeah.

That...is an excellent point. I think I would die if I had to do one of these classes over again. Maybe not art, that's kind of fun. But English and math yeah.

[oliver-or-orpheus]

I guess we’re similar in that way too then. My mom left when I was a little kid too.

That’s true. Anyways, I’d be up for a rescue mission if you ever need help again getting away from your dad, that is, if you’d want my help.

[castawaycallie]

I would love your help! I might need a full team to save me next time. Mission Impossible style. Sort of. Never actually saw the movies, but I'm assuming it would go down something like that.

[oakley-odysseus]

Being up high is usually a good location. [Oakley stepped forward to peer over the edge too, absentmindedly looking at the loiterers down the ground.]

I like it too. [He said as he sends his index finger poking at her side.]

[castawaycallie]

It is. 

[She yelps as he pokes her, jumping slightly and turning to glare at him as she fights a smile before poking him in return] Stop that! 

[fassyy-blog]

[faithfully-persia-blog]

[Persia nods her head at Callie’s point though she couldn’t help but laugh at her reaction] That’s very true. You could actually meet a person that would end up becoming one of your closest friend in detention, but the trick is to try to get out of your detention once you get it, which shouldn’t be too hard.

Good. [she smiles] Besides, I wouldn’t want you to not do your homework. It can drop your grade, and then you’ll only be stuck here much longer than needed.

[castawaycallie]

Excellent point. I haven't even gotten detention yet and I've been planning my escape plans in the highly likely event that it happens. 

Everyone always talks about being stuck here, like it's something so awful. I mean, okay the schoolwork and all the rules are lame but it's so awesome here! Being stuck another year doesn't sound that bad to me. 

[oakley-odysseus]

True. Am I spoiling you?

[They reached the last flight of steps and Oakley opened the door leading out to the rooftop.] This place is actually great for talking.

[castawaycallie]

[Callie scrunched up her nose at him] Maybe. But it's okay, I'm worth it.

[Following Oakley out onto the roof she was instantly struck by the view. She had been on the floor just below this before, had seen out that window, but this was different. In a second she was at the edge, peering down over with her arms crossed on the low wall] Oh my gosh, it's so pretty. I love being up high, don't know? [She turned back, looking at him over her shoulder with a fond grin]

[oliver-or-orpheus]

Oh. I’m really really sorry. Were you young?

[castawaycallie]

Yeah, I was just little. I barely remember her. 

But hey, life goes on right? 

[oakley-odysseus]

And yet none of them thought of taking you up the roof… how terrible.

[castawaycallie]

I know! Everyone has been holding out on me. [With a pleased grin she squeezed his hand again, leaning against his arm] Except you.

[faithfully-persia-blog]

[Persia allowed a light bout of laughter to escape her lips as she formed a smile] But you can end up with detention as well, Callie and that’s never fun, particularly if you get stuck with some cranky prune of a teacher as the detention monitor. 

Maybe we can figure out another way to rebel that will keep you away from detention, and still show them all at the same time. 

[castawaycallie]

[Callie sighed, slumping dramatically against the wall] I guess that is true. Detention is lame. But there's usually some pretty cool people in detention. Never know who you're gonna meet when the teacher inevitably falls asleep, right? 

But your plan sounds much more fun and less sucky. So let's go with that.