( &. ) — step out into the wild .

“I just don’t have the patience for people like that, I’d rather deal with people suing each other because at least it’s entertaining.” Jarrah laughed glancing over at the other. 

“honestly, i usually don’t have patience for people in general. taking pictures of them is difficult, so i usually stick with landscape photography,” he explained with a slight grin. “i’m sure watching them sue each other is really intriguing.”

“it’s not an easy thing... it’s really frustrating when everyone thinks all i do is pick up a camera and snap away at whatever,” he explained with a bit of a frown. it quickly disappeared into a bit of a lopsided smile, however, when the male spoke. “you wouldn’t? well, if you say so,” he grinned, nodding slightly and taking a picture of the other’s playful look and the way he laughed. “i won’t make you do anything crazy, don’t worry.”

“yeah, i’m glad it became that for me, too. and i dunno, just — a lot. there’s aperture and iso... different lens types and how to angle the photo and the lighting so that everything looks just right,” he nodded with a soft hum and a nod of his head. “would you really, or are you just saying that?” reign asked, laughing under his breath. “too late, though. you’ve already signed up for it so you can’t back out now”

he smile slightly as the male explained his dislike for the word, shrugging his shoulders and biting his lip. “it’s what i’ve always addressed it by because nobody really supported my dream of making it a career — i did work at it, though. researched it a lot... more goes into photography than some people think,” he explained quietly. “would you? i could show you some, definitely. and hush, you’ve agreed to model for me... i can fluff your ego all i want.”

beck giggled, responding to the other’s shared sound of amusement. he lifted his shoulders in a shrug and clicked his heels together. “i don’t know that myself would be in front of a camera at all. ‘m a bit, uh, a bit shy.” it’s silly to be admitting to as much out loud – the other male could probably tell just from a look. still, he did his very best to look at least somewhat presentable, rifling fingers through his fringe and biting down on his lower lip. he appreciated the gentleness the other was demonstrating. it was still awkward like he’d pointed out but beck didn’t feel like hiding. “have you ever, um, considered coming out to the footie matches? i think i’d photograph much better in action.”

reign bit his lower lip and wrinkled his nose slightly, letting out another bit of a laugh. “i am in front of the camera, too — ‘m a bit shy in general, really... nothing like my brother,” he explained with a shrug. he let the camera snap a few shots as the other adjusted his fringe, knowing they were going to turn out nicely. perking up at the mention of footie matches, the curly haired boy gave a nod at the question, looking up at the other from over the device in his hands. “honestly, i’ve considered it. dunno why i haven’t yet, though. you’re on the team?”

“Yeah, I saw some other things and technically not as bad as that and I’m still here so that’s what matters right?” Jarrah started to pace again slowly. “That’s great, you’re doing what you enjoy and that’s what life’s about. I know it is, but I’m sure she’d rather see me as a doctor as well but I’m not into the whole blood and taking care of sick people.” he made a face laughing softly. 

“that’s definitely all that matters,” reign smiled softly, the sound of his camera shutter clicking softly as the other began to pace. “it is — i think i’m pretty lucky to be able to do it as my career,” he nodded, laughing a little at jarrah’s words. “honestly, i can relate. no blood or sickness for me. even if i wanted to be a doctor, i wouldn’t be able to stomach it.”

“Yeah, when I saw someone overdose in front of me was kind of it for me as well.. they survived but it scared me.” Jarrah bit onto his bottom lip trying not to go too much into any of his past, most of it still bothered him to talk about. “Yeah and if you love what you’re doing, that’s what matters the most. I do art on the side, something I enjoy but probably nothing I’d study.. it’s like a hobby. Photography is great, not many would go for it unfortunately.” he smiled at the other. “Yeah probably not much over paralegal, unless I was actually a lawyer.”

“wow — i couldn’t imagine having to see something like that. even if they lived, it had to have been life changing,” the boy frowned, shaking his head slightly. he snapped another few photographs and hummed softly, smiling as he lifted his face from the camera to look at the male. “i do love it... i get to capture beautiful things on film for people to enjoy. i’d much rather do it for a living over a stuffy desk job,” he explained with a shrug. “paralegal is still something, though.”

“Yeah not a lot of people decide to on their own, I guess I was just sick of wasting my life away.” Jarrah shrugged slightly looking at the other. “I was undecided at first, kind of rethinking why I’m studying what I’m studying, but paralegal.. my brother is going to be a doctor so I didn’t want to be the sibling, especially being a twin, who ended up being a janitor or something like that.” he chuckled softly letting a smile spread across is lips. “so it was inspiration I guess.. not to be looked down at by my mother for having a shitty career.”

“i mean, at least you came to that before it was too late. not many people get to be that lucky,” he said with a slight smile, hoping he didn’t sound offensive or condescending in any way. “that’s actually cool. a lot cooler than me and my twin — he’s studying classics and i’m taking pictures,” reign chuckled. he snapped another photo of the male, humming softly. “now she’ll just brag about you for being brilliant.”

“What do you really want to know about me? Sometimes I think it’s a mess when I do.” Jarrah shrugged slightly watching the other. “Uh, where to start..” he mumbled to himself pacing slightly but stopped for the sake of the other who was trying to take photos. “I moved out of my mother’s house when I was about eighteen and moved in with a boyfriend, but honestly it was a mess. I started doing drugs because he was doing it.. anyway went to rehab for a year and now I’m here.” he didn’t want to go into more detail with the other who he had just met. 

“i dunno — whatever you’re willing to share. it won’t be a mess,” reign mumbled, biting his lip as he watched the other begin to pace, snapping a few shots of the other in thought. he smiled slightly when the other finished speaking, lowering the camera from his face for a moment. “that’s huge. not many people can say they’ve made the decision to go there,” he mumbled softly. “what’re you studying here?”

“see? i know you too well,” the boy laughed, tucking his hair behind his ear. “do you? i mean... it was a hobby before it was something i studied properly. suppose it was meant to be,” reign explained, smiling slightly. “you’d be great at it, c’mon. total natural.”

“well now, you’re just, uh, flattering me!” he giggled, lifting his shoulders in a shrug. he didn’t strictly agree with the other male’s assessment. if he did, he was certain his cheeks would not be flaming red with his blush. but when he lifted his gaze and saw a dimpled smile at the sign of his consent, beck couldn’t help but smile too. the camera went off unexpectedly – beck had evidently been a bit distracted. he folded his hands behind his back and canted his head to the side. “is there something i should do?” he asked. “er, do you need me to pose?”

the curly haired boy let out a soft laugh, ducking his head slightly as he gave the other a bit of a lopsided grin while looking at him through his lashes. he shook his head at the questions, humming softly and adjusting the lens of the camera a bit. “nothing in particular. just... be yourself, i guess,” he chuckled quietly. “you can pose if you want to, as long as you’re comfortable. i know it’s always a little awkward to be in front of a camera.”