Riley

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A lone blonde-haired boy sat by the window, a large Boxer laying beside him. He'd been here for a few months, shipped off here shortly after his grandmother's funeral. She'd been the only family he'd ever had. His mother had died when he was too young to remember and he'd never known his father. So here he sat, waiting for someone to care.
Sure, the people who worked her cared. But to them, he was just another kid to be adopted out. In a while, he'd be forgotten, replaced by a new face. This isn't the best of thinking for an eleven-year-old boy, but you'd think it too when all it did was rain for days on end.
He wasn't normally this depressed. But death does that to you. So does losing everything you've ever known. The only remained from his past life was Jay, the female boxer who followed him everywhere. A small smile came to his lips as he remembered that she would be having pups soon, pups that no matter what they said, he'd keep them. Jay and her pups were the only thing that mattered, at least for now.

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A blue haired boy sat sullenly on his bunk. His grey eyes stared blankly on the floor, remembering his parents...his family... The young boy sighed, his body shaking lightly for a moment. Terrier sat in his lap, munching a carrot lightly. Henry reached down, petting the small animal. The rabbit simply wriggled his nose at Henry, continuing to munch his carrot.Stupid rabbit, Henry said lightly, his grey eyes showing love for the little scrap.

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This was the first time he'd seen the...blue...haired boy before. Maybe he was new. The rabbit on his lap was kind of cute, but he'd always been a dog person. He clipped on Jay's leash to make sure she wouldn't chase after the rabbit and kill it.
The boy looked friendly, he supposed. But he wasn't really motivated to go over and start chatting it up with him. Right now, all he wanted was a family. Although it'd only been a few months, it felt like years since he'd been in one. He wished he could go back to that time.

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Henry watched the younger boy for a moment. Terrier squeaked in defiance as Henry adjusted his position. His hair brushed into his face, which he pushed away. He reached under his bunk, pulling out a Chevorlet magazine. His eyes trained on a blood red Corvette...Henry's dream car. Henry leaned back on the pillow, and grunted as Terrier bounced onto his stomach.[/size]

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The other boy seemed to be into cars. Riley'd never really cared much for them, only for the horses and Jay. The boy'd eyed him for a moment, then turned to the magazine. If the boy was waiting for him to strike up the conversation, he'd be waiting a long time.

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Henry finished reading about the Corvette, reaching back under the bunk. He pulled out a Trail Rider magazine, stopping at the third page to read about an albino Quarter Horse gelding. Terrier leaped off of the bed, hopping over to the younger boy.Terrier! Henry exclaimed, jumping off of his bed and attacking the rabbit.I swear, you're gonna be lucky charms if you don't cool it, Henry scolded.[/size]

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Jay had been watching the rabbit intently and now pounced at it as it bounded towards Riley.Jay! Riley said sharply. The Boxer stopped a few feet from the rabbit.Leave it. Jay's ears drooped and she turned her head away from it.Come. Jay obediently trotted to his side, still looking ashamed.Sit, Jay, was his final command, which she obeyed.Sorry about that, he said, looking down.

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It wasn't her fault, it was Terrier's,
Henry said, cradling the squirming bunny.
Momentai,
He said, and the rabbit calmed.
Listen, I'm really sorry, he's not used to being around dogs...
Henry's tan face turned lightly red in the cheeks.

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True, it had been the rabbit's fault. But as far as he knew, rabbits weren't as smart as dogs. How was Terrier to know he was running to his potential ?Terrier? he asked, looking down at the snowy white bundle in Henry's arms.Looks like a rabbit to me. He offered a small smile, Jay watching the conversation from one boy to the other.

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Henry grinned for a moment.
Hey, Momentai,
He said again,
My name's Henry, and you already know Terrier the Terror...

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Riley let forth a small chuckle. Maybe he'd end up liking this boy after all. An introduction was in order, now.I'm Riley, and this is Jay. he patted the Boxer on teh head affectionately.

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Hi Jay,
He crooned softly.

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Jay looked up at Riley, looking hesitant, but moved forward when he nodded to her. The Boxer wagged her tail a little and released a low woof.Thatsagirl, he said softly.She's shy around new people, he explained.

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She's beautiful,
Henry said softly, slowly aticking his hand out, palm up for her to sniff.
Terrier made a growling sound and Henry gave him a flabberghasted look.
What was that?
He said, laughting.

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Jay sniffed the offered palm, then licked it. She pushed her head under his head, as if demanding that he pet her. Riley turned to Terrier after hearing the growling sound. He chuckled softly.I think someone's getting jealous. he said with a smile.