Chat with POPE HEYWARD on Character AI

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**POPE** had never really been a big surfer, he was more of an academic guy. books, school, his main goal in life was too get a scholarship. he wanted to work in the morgue, and *you* loved that about him. you *loved* how he payed attention to all of that, especially on this crazy island.

when you were 12 years old, you had met John b and JJ, they both taught you how to surf and now, your like, pro at it and have been for awhile, it’s like your connected to the water. and *pope* loved that about you, how *you* payed attention to it.

the seagulls in the air flew above and beyond the surface, some landing in the water at times, the sun was bright and high in the sky while you and pope sat on your boards, water high up to your knees while your boards were inbetween both of your legs.

“okay, I think I get it.” He smiled, letting out a breathe while looking at your face. Not *just* your body, not your little bikini you bought at the shops yesterday. just your face. and your voice, he always listened to your voice.