River Mouth Wave: Time to Surf it Up!

[Finley Walker Rare]

Finley returned from California with a great tan and a renewed love for surfing. He was eager to get back to camp and show off his skills to his friends. When Elena asked him to teach her how to surf, he was more than happy to help. On the day they agreed to meet at the beach, Finley arrived early, already suited up and ready to hit the waves. He brought two surfboards, hoping that they would make enough progress for both of them to be able to surf together. As he waited for Elena, Finley enjoyed the warm sun and the sound of the waves crashing on the shore. He was feeling pretty chill and laid back, not at all stressed about teaching someone else how to surf.

Laughing he found himself catching a wave here and there which was a lot of fun. This was not like the waves you catch out west or even ones in places like Hawaii where the waves were HUGE. He dreamed of going back to those places one day but for now he had much small waves on the east coast at camp.

@ Elena Clarke

[Elena Clarke]

Elena had asked Finley an Iris older camper for help on surfing. She was particularly excited about it especially because he was a senior and she find him pretty handsome. Asglkavalagah, maybe she should stop her fangurling. But it’s wasn’t bad to be admiring someone right? Even at this age. But being an ares child they were always quite straightforward and open, she hoped she wouldn’t reveal too much of her excitement. Anyways, she wore her usual red bikini and hopped off towards the grounds. The beach was not really occupied today just a few off the shores. The weather was perfect for a day out in the sea so she hoped it wouldn't be overcrowded here later. She watched as the waves beat the beach passionately and with rhythm, which made her grin with more excitement. She also spotted a fairly tall figure nearby and approached him happily. Not too happy to let him know how happy she was to see him though! "Hi Finley! Sorry to keep you waiting! Great weather today for surf isn’t it?" She was internally drooling already but she turned her gaze towards the surfboards next, wondering how she should fit on it. Eheh.

[Finley Walker Rare]

Finley couldn't help but think to himself as he watched Elena approach, that he didn't really know her all that well. Sure, they had interacted a few times at camp and he knew she was an Ares child, but beyond that, he couldn't recall much about her. However, the thought quickly left his mind as he remembered how much he loved surfing, and the idea of teaching someone else how to surf was just as exciting as catching a wave himself. He couldn't pass up the opportunity to share his passion with someone else, even if he didn't know them well. Plus, it was always nice to meet new people and make new friends at camp. Finley greeted Elena with a smile and a nod.  "No worries, Elena. Yeah, the weather's perfect for surfing today. We should have some good waves to work with." He gestured towards the surfboards. "So, have you ever surfed before?" he asked, trying to gauge her level of experience. He wanted to make sure he gave her the right amount of guidance without overwhelming her. Looking the girl up and down he noticed she had picked out a red bikini for today. With a smirk he wondered if this was intention or not. 

[Elena Clarke]

Elena was glad that she could use this perfect moment to get to know the older Iris boy more as she hadn’t get the chance to. She often sees him around the camp participating in activities she had too but she didn’t have the time to approach him. Even if she was an Ares child being all bold and brave , she can also be shy when it comes to guys ahah, but only for a short moment before she can go up front. She nodded seeing how the waves were working well today, no rain or thunderstorm to interfere with them. "Nope not really, the last attempt had been awful and I got hit by the waves, well luckily my mum and friend were they to help phew…….." She recalled that memory during her years before she come to camp. She would spend time by the beach as well to clear her thoughts along with her mum and friend like an outing. Well not very Ares can be good in everything so far. Her gaze was still looking at Finley when she talked as she just couldn’t help it. 

[Finley Walker Rare]

It was always was a cool time when people asked if Fin was down for a surfing lesson. Of course he was!!!!  Finley listened attentively as Elena shared her previous surfing experience, feeling a sense of reassurance that she had at least tried it before. He understood that the ocean could be unpredictable and sometimes challenging, especially for beginners. With a reassuring smile, he replied, "Don't worry, Elena. We'll take it step by step, and I'll make sure you feel comfortable out there." Fin wanted her to feel like she was taken care of by him since she did entrust him to help her out!  "Alright, let's start with some basic techniques on the sand," Finley suggested, leading her to a spot on sand. He demonstrated the proper paddling techniques and the motions needed to pop up on the board. When he finished he wondered if she got it all "So why don't you show me the stuff I just did and don't feel bad to ask me to guide you okay." The smirk on his face was one that evident as he was enjoying himself. Plus the view of the girl was nice too! 

[Elena Clarke]

Elena had been relieving her memory of surfing and it wasn’t that good but she was glad that she had someone to guide her, and that someone was an A+ handsome man. She kept her thoughts to herself tough! She listened as Finley reassured her that she was good in his arms and guidance. Oooh, she couldn’t wait for it and she wanted to be in the water as much as the surfing needed to. "Sounds comforting, thank you Finley ." She basically beamed at him all the way through. And then she started focusing on his movements he were showing to her. Those were new and she made sure she got them right. She then followed the same as he asked her to. "Oh hmm, like this?" She was glad that she wore the bikini but she felt as if she was ruining it as she didn’t get the movements correctly yet. Oh no hopefully she could regain her movements. She recalled it was paddling then onto the board. She felt like he was watching her but it was probably the moves she were doing. She did it calmly hoping she was doing right, but if it wasn’t she was happy to be in his arms too, for the correction of course! 

Edited June 17, 2023 by Elena Clarke

[Finley Walker Rare]

You know he wasn't too shocked when elena asked him for lessons but it could be that she was interested in surfing.....or not! When he got up from the board with the demonstration done he asked her to do the same. Finley watched as Elena tried to mimic the movements he had shown her on the sand. He observed her closely, noticing her determination and how she was gradually getting the hang of it. Smirking he watched as her in her red bikini did the same moves.....well his moves wouldn't be as good looking as hers...With an encouraging smile, he nodded, affirming her efforts. "That's it, Elena! You're getting the hang of it. Just keep practicing those movements, and you'll be ready for the water in no time....or maybe try it like this." He got on the board with her, helping her through the motions as he body guided hers. Feeling her body in that smoking bikini again his own body. Ohhhh this was getting a bit fun!

[Elena Clarke]

Elena could say that she was more glad that her instructor was hotter than summer , buuut she had wanted to surf too though! She hoped she would have a good time with Finley as much as the surf. Hehe. Focusing back on the board, she beamed at his praise and encouragement that she was on the right track. "Thank you! I’ll do that…." She continued her try, but she sure was feeling much hotter at the moment, as Finley went towards the board and her , and was so close that their skin touches. O, M, G….. Elena was in the suffocating moment right now so she tried not to turn around but focus on his hands instead. It wasn’t working though, not working at all……. 

[Finley Walker Rare]

Finley couldn't help but notice excitement in Elena's eyes as they practiced together on the board. Was it the surfing or him???? With a playful grin, he adjusted their positions, making sure to guide her through the motions with his hands on her hips, providing support and balance. As their bodies moved in sync, Finley couldn't deny the electrifying chemistry between them, but he knew he had to focus on the lesson at hand.  "Keep your balance steady, Elena. You're doing great," he encouraged, his voice warm and gentle. He tried his best to maintain a cool demeanor, even as his own heart raced with anticipation. As Elena continued to follow his guidance, Finley couldn't help but be impressed by her progress. "You're a natural, Elena,.....want to go to the water now?" he asked as this was the next step for them to take in the lesson.  

[Elena Clarke]

Elena continued her tried as she watched Finley intently. Probably too much as she couldn’t avoid his muscles and his warm feels from her back. It was probably the sun or was she feeling steaming hot? She was quick to pick up for an Ares girl just like her siblings so surfing techniques were almost digesting soon in her head. She kept her balance steady as he told her to, which she was going to fall any sooner with that closeness of him behind her. They were almost done with the board movements and ready for the water later. Then the abruptness of her turned around facing him to say she was ready to hit the waters, but begin to blush as they were too close…tooo close…. "Thanks! I’m ready! Uh…….isn’t it getting a little hot today? " She was looking up to him like how she did normally when she talked to someone , and said directly at his face. she didn’t back away , and waited for him to retreat to the water.

[Finley Walker Rare]

Finley couldn't help but feel a rush of excitement as Elena turned to face him, their faces now mere inches apart. He couldn't ignore the blush on her cheeks, mirroring the warmth he felt spreading through his own body. With a charming smile, he replied, "Yeah, it's definitely getting hot out here. But don't worry, the water will cool us down." He took a step back, breaking the intense proximity between them, and started walking towards the shoreline. "Follow me, Elena. Let's catch some waves!" he called out, his voice carrying a mix of anticipation and playful energy. Picking up his board and allowing her to take the one they practiced one.  As he approached the water, he could hear the crashing waves and feel the salt-filled breeze against his skin. Turning back to look at Elena, he extended his hand towards her, a silent invitation for her to join him in the surf. "Ready to make some waves, Elena?" he asked, his eyes sparkling with excitement. He couldn't wait to see her in action, gliding across the water and experiencing the pure joy of surfing together.

[Elena Clarke]

Elena couldn’t help but to feel the enormous heat around her.  And she knew pretty well that it wasn’t just coming from the hot summer sun at all. Their face were just inches close and she swore she might’ve have just close the inch to 0 nada when Finley’s voice reminded her that it was time to hit the waves. She wondered if it was the summer vibes that was causing her to feel this overwhelming heat towards the Iris boy. It wasn’t until today that she could feel this way. She blamed the heat and that might be it! "Eeee I’m excited! " She grinned running along following Finley as they went closer to the waters. She was also excited to surf, and of course it was mainly the reason she asked him out for. Hopefully that remained as the purpose! Though she knew she would be extra grateful to be here whatever the outcome would be. "Absolutely Finley" She reached out her hand to take his and she knew she wasn’t going to let go of this hand forever….or just today. She was glad to see the excitement look in his eyes on the thought of surfing as she knew what people can be like spending time doing their favourite things. She was also going to fall in love with surfing very soon……or perhaps the boy too already. Her heart just flipped a beat. She held her board up using the height of the water to glide it through the waters , following Finley into the waters.

[Finley Walker Rare]

Finley felt a surge of joy as Elena took his hand, their fingers intertwining. He couldn't help but notice the electric connection between them, as if the touch sparked something deep within. With a gentle squeeze, he led her into the water, feeling the coolness seep into his skin and wash away the heat of the moment. The waves crashed around them, beckoning them to dive in and conquer the sea together. There was something about the water that just made him feel so happy and relaxed. Just as he did living back in California. 

As he waded deeper into the water, Finley turned to Elena with a wide grin. Letting go of her hand he then swam out with his board in tow. Happy to be back out in the water once again. "Alright, Elena, here we go!" he exclaimed, his voice filled with excitement. He positioned himself next to her.  "Remember what we practiced on the sand. Paddle, pop up, and catch that wave!" Giving her a wink he then turned himself around waiting for a wave to come when he saw one building. Paddling he began to go with it when he popped up on the board as the wave began to go.

[Elena Clarke]

Elena couldn’t help but to squee internally as Finley held her hand into a little tightened grip while they move towards the ocean. She hoped they wouldn’t separate during the surfing though or she might yell as she knew she wanted to hold the hand as long as possible here. She smiled warmly as he grinned widely at her when they reached to a certain depth ready for the surf. Her legs wobbling below feeling the rush of coolness around her, softening her tension towards him , but she wouldn’t guarantee if the feelings would surf back up later! "Oooh this is going to be fun." She would be like him whenever she was at the pavilion or the fighting arena , and that would be cool if she brought him there and did the same. She nodded recalling the loves…..no wait moves he demonstrated her, feeling a bit of her nerves coming up as she was worried if she would mess it all up. Hopefully not as she knew Finley would be right next to her when she needed. She had put all her trust towards him. Besides she had Ares blood in her so she would most probably succeed.
 

"Okay, paddle, pop up and the wave…." She recited once more mentally remembering and imagining it on the waves after her hand was free and watching Finley catch on his board and went towards one of the surging waves. And he  was fast! She followed shortly to see any of the waves near her, and seeing one a few inches off his. She watched over seeing him take his shot and at the same time doing hers too as she didn’t want to miss out watching his surf. It was the all-at-once that made her struggle at bit on the popping up and ready to surf the waves. She popped up as mentioned by Fin just now, and she was glad that she did it, and a minute later she was already surfing along the waves as it goes, carefully not to sway as she wanted it to be perfect and didn’t want to let him down either. She was watching Fin at the same time and the next thing she knew, she was off grid when she stumbled over her own board and toppled into the water. Ahhh, and where was her Ares blood again??

Edited June 24, 2023 by Elena Clarke

[Finley Walker Rare]

Fin had loved being at Camp Half Blood, I mean it was no west coast but he loved being around others like him. Plus he had access to the ocean where he could still surf as he wanted. Sharing this with others in the camp made him feel a bit connected to them. So pulling Elena towards the water he found himself laughing as he was happy to see what she had in the water. Either way he would be there to help her if anything happened. But soon enough he showed her how he caught the wave as he went back towards the shore. Turning around he gave her a surfing hand sign while laughing. Seeing she was getting in position for her own wave. Clapping at first as she popped up like he showed her but next thing he knew he was swimming towards her. 

Finley's heart sank as he watched Elena lose her balance and tumble off her board, disappearing beneath the foamy surface of the water. Without hesitation, he abandoned his own board and rushed to her aid. He swam as fast as he could, his muscles straining against the resistance of the water. "Elena!" he called out, concern lacing his voice. As he reached her, he dived into the water as he extended his arm, grasping her hand and hoping to pull her up from the water.

[Elena Clarke]

Elena was feeling all the nerves but more excited than that as she got to learn surfing from her favourite person and she had always seen him around camp so this was one of the days she asked him for some help but it was also more like a friendly outing. Could be more hehehe. She was smiling as he was when he gave her the surfing sign from where he landed after he made his first surf before her turn. She was amazed indeed, more like in awe at him, all of his moves were in her mind, so the next time she remembered were remembering his moves when she attempt her try. She didn’t even want to mess up in front of him either, so she was pretty careful with her movements. Paddle, pop , and surf with the waves. That was all she did , and all she could do.
 

Until the next minute or so she was half drowning half reaching for air. She was a daughter of Ares but not Poseidon and hence not really familiar with the waters. She tried hard to blend in with the waves though, but she couldn’t manage herself with waves as they were hitting pretty hard out there. Though she could hear Fin’s concern and loud voice calling towards her and she managed to push herself up again and balance herself with the waters. There, she could feel his hand towards her again holding her and happiness was all she felt despite the enormousness of water around her, and then she was floating again. She was still overly excited but looking at Fin’s worried face she managed a warm and reassuring expression, plus a look of half victory over the surf. "I got it….Fin….well almost!……Let’s do it again!! " She spoke as if awoken from drowning but she was feeling alright with him by her side. At least right now. But she was close to him again, a little bit inches close and she could feel warmness only right now.  Lucky that it wasn’t raining or having a thunderstorm or she’d have even more problems with the surf. She could pray and do it again and success it the next time. 

Edited June 25, 2023 by Elena Clarke

[Finley Walker Rare]

Finley's heart swelled with relief as Elena resurfaced and reassured him that she was okay. He couldn't help but feel a little better inside about her being out here, even in the face of a small setback. With a smile, he nodded at her words and let out a chuckle. "You did great, Elena! You had it, and I know you'll get it completely next time, but I am right here too if you need me" he encouraged, his voice filled with confidence. When he was younger, he remembers going out in the water with his dad who always was right there when he needed him. Even when the first big wave knocked Fin off his board, he was the one to pull him backup and tell him not to fear. He knew he could be that person for Elena. He had confidence in her but also wanted to make sure he was right she needed him to be if things got rough!

He swam back to his own board and retrieved it, paddling back to Elena's side. "Alright, let's catch another wave together," he said, his voice brimming with excitement. He positioned himself next to her, ready to guide and support her in the water. "Remember, keep your focus, trust yourself, and feel the rhythm of the ocean. You've got this," he added, his words a gentle reminder of her own strength. With that, he paddled towards the approaching wave, ready to conquer it as a team if she joined him. Finley couldn't help but feel a sense of exhilaration as the thought of riding a wave, side by side, their laughter and shared joy echoing across the water. Looking over he smiled as he was happy to share this with her.

[Elena Clarke]

Elena was glad that she asked Finley for help as she could feel dependable towards him with his friendly and responsible personality he had when she was looking at his expression on his face. She appreciated it a lot especially she admired how good he was at surfing. "Thanks Fin……..or you could catch me if I fall! " She grinned and chuckled while they make way for their next round of surf. She knew when to call when she needed someone then, feeling protected by him at the moment. She would love this moment to last longer too, hoping that might come true. She prayed awhile towards her father and the other gods while also recalling the moves she learnt back at the beach. She knew she could do this with Finley’s guide. "Thanks it’s comforting." She smirked listening to what he said to trust in herself and let go mostly. She knew how well she can be as an ares child, but more so when Fin had confidence in her. Okay so , trust the waters too. Maybe Poseidon or some sea creatures could help a bit from down there? She followed Finley to join him in the same wave as him, hoping to surf at the same pace and direction with him. She followed the padding and popping up. Looking over towards Fin she was happy to see that she was sharing his fun together. It was a dreamy sight to be sharing some fun with someone you care about, even someone that hot. Okay okay focus now. She waited for Fin to take action before hers.

[Finley Walker Rare]

Finley's felt some sort of excited feeling inside as it seemed the two of them were having a bit of a good time. The charge from earlier's hand holding still had not gone away as he felt a pull towards her. As they paddled towards the approaching wave, he couldn't help but notice she was right behind him. He grinned at her, a mixture of excitement and reassurance. "We're in this together, Elena. I've got your back," he said, his voice filled with unwavering support. He wanted her to have a good time, it would suck if she had gotten hurt or worse ended up in the infirmary.

As the wave approached, Finley positioned himself in front of Elena, ready to lead the way. With a swift paddle, he felt the energy of the ocean beneath him, propelling him forward. He glanced back to make sure Elena was right behind him, a reassuring smile on his face. "On my mark, Elena. Get ready," he called out, his voice projecting over the crashing of the waves. As the wave began to rise, he felt the rush of adrenaline coursing through his veins. "GO" he yelled to her as he looked over before moving himself.  With a burst of energy, he popped up onto his feet, riding the wave with grace. 

[Elena Clarke]

Elena was glad that she had picked Finley as her mentor and well she wanted to know more about him too! She had to be as well as him in surfing but she didn’t want to stress out herself or mess it up again. She followed closely watching Fin’s every move, and as she does that she wondered if there were times left she could invite him outside of classes or anywhere sometime other than the surfing. Smiling she nodded at his reassurance to her that he got her back. She liked it that they were in it together , having a partner for surfing, double surfing? Or perhaps closer than that….. Smirking at that thought she continued in paddling towards him while he towards the ongoing wave. Looking around to see how the waves formed and catching up the momentum as Finley asked to prepare for any second now. "Okay and I’ll just be beside you." Fingers crossed that she won’t fall again. A second later Fin’s words ‘GO!’ made her turned up as well. She followed to pop up on the board and the second after he had done his moving towards the waves, she did too. Aaaand…..yes she did it! She was following the movements of the waves holding onto the board with her legs and followed up close with Fin. There she was grinning at him and carefully track his board and him gracefully gliding his way through as well. Both her hands were in the air balancing herself but she could manage a little wave at him.

[Finley Walker Rare]

Finley couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement as Elena successfully rode the wave beside him. The sight of her enjoying herself and keeping up with the rhythm of the waves filled him with a sense of accomplishment. He marveled at her progress and how quickly she had picked up on the techniques he had shown her. As they continued to surf side by side, he couldn't help but notice the flicker of playfulness in her eyes as she waved at him. A smile tugged at the corners of his lips, and he couldn't resist but wave back, their connection growing stronger with each passing moment. Was he falling for Elena...no he was the playboy of the camp...but something in his chest said differently.  The exhilaration of the ride consumed him as they carved through the water, the salt spray on his face adding to the thrill. Finley felt a sense of harmony with the ocean, as if they were dancing together, riding the waves in perfect synchrony. He glanced at Elena, a mixture of admiration and joy in his eyes. "You're doing amazing, Elena! Keep it up!" he shouted over the crashing waves, his voice filled with genuine excitement. They were in their element, sharing this incredible experience together, and Finley couldn't have asked for anything more. 

[Elena Clarke]

Elena had been wondering how she could get closer to Fin around camp back then, but then boooom! Summer came and she had to ask him for surfing. She knew a thing or two of asking someone out well because she had seen her brothers did it so…. But yeah it was fully legal for her and she had asked him to teach her to surf. And my, my, it was going well so far, and she was already getting used to the waves beneath her as she made her surf towards Fin. She grinned widely as he waved back at her, enjoying the moment of surfing right now. Beaming even more when he praised her surfing skills. Thanks to her father that she could pick up some sports skills very quickly! She hoped it wasn’t just a summer surf but she got to do this more often with him, and it didn’t end. She was feeling the mix of feelings for him as she picked up pace over few of the gigantic waves to reach closer to Fin. She had been so doubting on her move, whether she should confess to him, but right now she just wanted to do it and well let him know how she truly feel. She had to as she didn’t want to leave any regrets. Besides he was the first person who she had feelings for. But deep down she knew that she was a playboy, and that was what had kept her doubtful whether to confess or not. "HEY FIN!!! I wanna tell you something……..” She was almost next to him on the waves , glancing at him sincerely as if she would tell him right now, or maybe when they landed on the beach later, but she was sure to say it…..really say it!

[Finley Walker Rare]

Finley's heart raced as he noticed the seriousness in Elena's expression and heard her call out to him. A mixture of anticipation and nervousness swirled within him, unsure of what she was about to say. He couldn't help but be curious, and his mind raced with possibilities. Was she going to confess something to him? The thought sent a jolt of excitement through him, but he tried to remain composed, focusing on riding the wave beside her. As they glided through the water, he turned towards her, his eyes filled with intrigue and a hint of apprehension. "What is it, Elena?" he called out, his voice projecting over the crashing of the waves. The intensity of the moment heightened, and his heart pounded in his chest. He couldn't help but wonder what she was about to reveal, and he hoped it would bring them even closer together. The rush of the surf and the warmth of the sun on his skin added to the charged atmosphere between them. In that moment, with the ocean as their backdrop, Finley was ready to listen to whatever Elena had to say, knowing that it could change everything between them.

[Elena Clarke]

Elena was happy that she was surfing with Fin, finally! Her plans worked out just fine, and yet she still remembered that she knew he might not be the one for her. Not really sure about it, and she seldom became a bit doubtful in her words, but she said it anyways. Because she wanted to be able to tell anything to Fin, he was after all her first ever crush and probably love! All thanks to the summer season. And that she was always glad that Fin would listen to her no matter what. Wait…….does that mean he likes her too? Questions questions……..but it didn’t stop her from telling him what she wanted to say it out aloud to him. Maybe too loud. "I WANTED TO TELL YOU……….THAT…………THAT…………I LOVE YOU FIN!!!!" She beamed at what she had said, actually kind of taken aback by how brave she was, but then she got a bit flustered by her words that she had missed another wave to be close to Fin, and she toppled over her board again , towards Fin’s direction. Uh oh……falling again into the sea for her, always! Well she had already fell for Fin so it wouldn’t be a biggie if she had fell for/into the sea too right?

Edited July 9, 2023 by Elena Clarke

[Finley Walker Rare]

Finley's heart skipped a beat as Elena's words echoed in his ears. Her confession took him by surprise, and he felt a rush of emotions swirling within him. The crashing waves seemed to momentarily freeze as he tried to process what she had just said. His mind raced, and a whirlwind of thoughts consumed him. Could this be real? Could Elena really feel the same way he did? A surge of joy coursed through his veins, and a wide smile spread across his face. He couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of happiness, as if the weight of uncertainty had been lifted off his shoulders.

"Elena..." he uttered softly, his voice filled with a mix of disbelief and affection. But before he could fully respond, he noticed her toppling over her board and heading straight towards him. "Careful there, Elena," he teased as he moved to get closer to her, a playful glint in his eyes. "But I... I think I love you too." The words escaped his lips with a sincerity that he couldn't contain. But with her being into the water did she even hear him? The weight of the confession lingered in the air, and he couldn't deny the rush of warmth and affection that flowed through him.