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Character: Jimena

Scene: Takes place the day Jimena and Collin hook up. Jimena has a little "squabble" with some Followers, then runs into Collin on the beach.

Song: "Alive" by POD. (does anyone know what POD stands for?)

Tymmie circled Jimena like the hawk circles its unsuspecting, defenseless pray. Only that Jimena was neither unaware nor defenseless against Tymmie, she stood in a fighting stance, watching him carefully. "You are a warrior, Jimena." He cooed to her, "you belong with other warriors. I believe you once belonged to a gang…" he stopped in front of her and caressed the tattooed tear on her cheek, "perhaps you would like to join the best gang around."

The Followers who stood in a silent circle around them smirked, their malevolent faces disturbed by the constant flickering of the blue bon fire. Jimena gave a laugh, "I am not exactly the same way I was back then." She grew more confident, and now took on the role as the hawk, Tymmie now the desolate pray. "Though you are right," she inclined her head, " I am a warrior." She caught all of them off guard with her attack. It was quick and harsh, doing enough damage that she could escape quickly.

She reached the busy shores of the ocean, knowing that she was safe from harm in the crowd. "Close one." She thought to herself, biting her lip. "I did pretty well for being all alone and not prepared. But still" she wondered as she sat down on the warm sand, "how could he think I would still want to be in a gang?" She scooped a handful of sand and let it slip through her fingers

Everyday is a new day

I'm thankful for every breath I take

"Now that I can look back on it," she pondered as the sun was slowly setting behind the choppy gray horizon, "being in that gang was so wrong for me, even though it felt like I belonged." She admitted to herself with a sigh. She bent her knees and rested her aching head on them.

I won't take it for granted

So I learn from my mistakes

Jimena raised her head when she felt herself begin to cry. She quickly wiped it away with her hand. It was then that she noticed him. He was surfing so carefree on the waves, doing intricate and difficult moves, yet not showing off. She had liked him for sometime now, but had to hide it away in her heart. "If Serena ever knew about it," she thought with a little smile, "she'd think I was crazy for liking her older brother. But still, I could so find myself--" Jimena jumped at the thought of her thinking something like that. "I love Veto!" She told herself sternly. "I cannot love someone else."

It's beyond my control, sometimes it's best to let go
Whatever happens in this lifetime

Jimena's heart skipped a beat. She thought Collin saw her on the waves and fell off his board because he was looking at her instead of the water. "But he wouldn't," she assured herself. "He only sees me as his little sister's best friend." Jimena's mouth opened as she watched Collin stride out of the water and made his way over to her.

So I trust in love (so I trust in love)

You have given me peace of mind

"Hey Jimena, what's up?" Collin asked, pushing his blond hair out of his eyes with his free hand.

"Nothing, I was just thinking." She said, trying not to sound dumb. She always didn't know how to act around him. He made her so mad and so happy at the same time, it was hard for her to decide what to say.
He gave her the most dazzling grin, "about what?"

Jimena raised her chin to stare into his crystal eyes. "What it would be like to fly"

"Maybe I can show you…" Collin answered slyly and picked up his board. "Follow me." He said, heading back to the lapping ocean, "unless you think you can't handle it."

Jimena did follow him, prepared to show him she was not fearful of anything.

I, I feel so Alive for the very first time

I can't deny you

Collin sat behind Jimena, his hands resting on her waist. "Scared?" he teased.

"No." Jimena answered simply.

"Then it's time." Collin said simply. Jimena gently stood up, ever aware of Collin's hands placed protectively on her hips.

I feel so Alive for the very first time

And I think I can fly

"Lean forward a little," he advised her. Jimena bent froward slightly, "that's it." Collin nodded. "So what do you think? Are you flying?"

"Yes." Jimena answered, smiling uncontrollably.

Sunshine upon my face

A new song for me to sing

But suddenly, the board was ripped out from under Jimena's feet and she fell onto her back. Tumbling under the water, Jimena saw the dying sun becoming darker and darker. And then Collin was there, he grabbed her wrist and pulled her towards the surface. Jimena coughed as she held onto Collin's shoulders, who was holding her up with one arm and hanging onto his board with the other.

Collin paddled them to the shore, then sat Jimena down on the now empty beach. "Jimena, are you aright? I am so sorry. I never meant for you to get hurt."

Jimena, resting her head once again on her knees spoke almost inaudibly. "No, don't be sorry, it was the best time I have ever had."

Collin raised her chin. "Really?" He asked, his beautiful eyes penetrating every fiber in Jimena's defense.

"Yes." Jimena wanted to go on and explain why, but she found herself showing him instead. She leaned forward and gently kissed Collin.

Tell the world how I feel inside

Even though it might cost me everything

"I am so sorry!" Jimena almost shouted as she stood up. "I didn't mean for that to happen."

"I am not sorry you did it." Collin said from the ground.

"What?" Jimena, kneeling down to face him.

Now that I know this, so beyond, I can't hold this
I can never turn my back away

"I have liked you for a long time Jimena," Collin confessed. "I could just never tell you."

Now that I've seen you
I can never look away

Collin stood up and helped Jimena up in turn. "What did that kiss mean? Did it mean you feel the same way about me?" Collin looked coolly down at her, his eyes matching that of the calming waves.

Jimena only smiled. She wrapped her arms around Collin's neck and kissed him.

Now that I know you (I could never turn my back away)
"I think that's a 'Yes'" Collin grinned, wrapping his arms around Jimena's waist.

Now that I see you (I could never look away)

"What do you think?" Jimena teased, standing on her toes give him a quick kiss.
Now that I know you (I could never turn my back away)

"What are we going to tell my sister?" Collin asked, turning Jimena around so they could both face the fading sun.
Now that I see you (I believe no matter what they say)

"I don't know, but we'll figure something out." Jimena answered. Collin laughed started to sway with Jimena still in his arms. "Care to try it again?"

Jimena turned to him, a wicked smile on her face, "only if you will ride with me again…"

I, I feel so Alive for the very first time
I can't deny you
Collin and Jimena waded out into the ocean, waiting for the perfect wave.

I feel so Alive
I feel so Alive for the very first time

And when the perfect wave came, they had a perfect ride.
And I think I can fly