Here For A Ride

[/\/Grace/\/Nitro/\/]

_{I gave a kiss, and felt Nitro surge forward. I was wearing short jean shorts and a black and blue bathing suit top. My blonde curly hair was up in a high pony. Flinging around. I pushed Nitro into the water and felt it splash on my legs. I soon pulled him down to a walk.}

[†Benjamin]

The sun baked down eagerly on the two of us. I sat bareback on Whistle, loosely holding his reins in one hand as he loped across the sand. The pearly grits shot up at us and foamy water splashed us. I was wearing swim trunks and a grey muscle shirt. Whistle dove into the water, I laughed, patting the stallions neck. Something in the water caught my eye. I looked up to see another horse and rider. She looked familiar, but I couldn't place it. I waved at her and Whistle began to walk over on his own.

[/\/Grace/\/Nitro/\/]

<sub>Nitro spun around. I pulled back on the reins. I watched as his ears went back to forward ect. I looked at the guy on the pinto horse. He looked familiar.

"Hello."

My sweet vocals rang. I loosened my reins as Nitro relaxed.</sub>

[†Benjamin]

I watched her horse. He looked familiar as well. I shrugged it off. My brown hair tumbled just at my eyebrows, a breeze ruffling Whistle as well. I trusted he wouldn't misbehave.

Hi. I'm not sure if we've met before. I'm Ben, Ben Eppert.

My velvet words rang out clearly. I tried to register her face in my memory but a haze covered it.

[/\/Grace/\/Nitro/\/]

<sub>"I'm Grace Lowell."

I met him at the show. It finally clicked, well I remembered the horse at least. I felt Nitro lower his dial and allow a snort out.</sub>

[†Benjamin]

I was still in a fog about her. It hadn't registered yet. Whistle pawed at the water, splashing his chest. But finally it registered, she was from the show. I let a smile touch my features, looking at her horse before talking.

Nice to meet you Grace. Your horse is beautiful, what's he called?

[/\/Grace/\/Nitro/\/]

<sub>"Thanks. His name is Nitro. What about yours?"

I asked. I checked Nitro in. Making him back up a few steps. I brushed back a few strands of blonde hair that broke loose.</sub>

[†Benjamin]

I looked at the beach quickly before answering her question.

His name is Whistle.

I pulled back a few strands of his mane, including the braid with the red tailed hawk feather in it. Red brought out Whistle's color well, it stood out nice.

[/\/Grace/\/Nitro/\/]

<sub>I nodded my head.

"So, you've been here long?"

I asked. Trying to start a conversation with him.</sub>

[†Benjamin]

I looked out at the beach, the water glimmering from the hot sun.

No, I just got here 2 days ago. What about you?

[/\/Grace/\/Nitro/\/]

"About a week."

I said. I turned my glance towards the ocean. It looked cool and refreshing. I pushed Nitro forward and waded him into the water until it was up to his shoulders. I soon felt him give up and walk out. I gave him a pat on his neck and turned back to Ben and Whisper.