"Stop
Seeking out the Storms
And enjoy more fully
The sunlight"
-Gordon B. Hinckley
NAMETheodore Landen Simmons
NICKNAMETheodore usually goes by Ted or Theo among people who know him. His family preferring the latter.
BIRTHDATEOctober 8th
AGESeventeen
GENDERMale
SEXUALITYHeterosexual
RELATIONSHIP STATUSTaken
SEXUALLY ACTIVEYes
TEAM COLORPurple team
YEARS AT CAMPFirst-timer
APPEARANCETed is a kind hearted guy and one could immediately tell just by looking into his eyes that he has no bad intentions. He's polite, well-mannered and carries himself casually, not too distracting but confident enough to not remain unseen. He has dark brown eyes which tilt slightly to the sides which, accompanied by his arched eyebrows, give him a benevolent appearance. He has a slightly long and pointy nose which somehow gets overshadowed and lost among his other facial features. He personally dislikes the shape of his nose although he never really emphasizes his distaste as he has never really had any problems with the girls because of it. His oval-shaped head fits his slim and moderately tall physique making him an eye candy for the ladies. His smile brings out a single dimple on his left cheek. Ted's medium length hair tends to be combed or simply brushed aside with his left hand which he does a lot unconsciously. He stands at 5'10 and weighs around 155 pounds and has an athletic anatomy due to his interests in sport.
As far as clothes go, he keeps it very simple but sleek - he can be seen wearing plain v-neck long sleeves, very often black in color or a contrast of unbottoned shirts with T-shirts underneath, regular black vans with white laces or red classic converse shoes and a pair of cream colored cargo shorts which he prefers over ripped ultramarine-colored jeans on a hot day. Of accessories, he wears a small braided necklace and a small rubber band with a small steel design on the front - a gift from his girlfriend.
HABITS & QUIRKS- Unconsciously runs his fingers through his hair from time to time
- He often bites his lower lip when he gets lost in thought
- He will find a reason to smile for just about anything
LIKES- Going on adventures - nothing's more fun than enjoying life and exploring the world
- Laughing - the only contagious thing that's good for your health
- He likes to talk about more personal things. He connects with people easy due to his philanthropic vibe
- Ted likes to play his guitar and sing. He prefers to play acoustic as it's the most generous and sincere sound in the world in his opinion
- Video games - he grew up playing consoles with his older brother and the bitter rivalry continues each time his brother is home from college
- He's also very interested in meeting new people. He believes socializing is an important aspect of life and takes every chance to meet someone new
- He likes to drink socially and sometimes goes overboard
- Roadtrips and riding shotgun
- Playing soccer as his favorite sport and basketball
- Italian food
DISLIKES- He dislikes smoking but for the sake of socializing he tolerates it anyway
- Driving. He absolutely hates having to focus on the road instead of a beautiful day and scenery outside
- Ted dislikes working. He's not entirely lazy, he will do what he's asked but unlike certain people that constantly want to do something he would much rather enjoy a good day by playing the guitar, taking a walk or just about anything else that's not particularly productive
- His pet-peeve is when people focus on their mobile devices while in a conversation. Absolutely despises it
- Baseball. Just doesn't get it
- Seafood
FEARS- Although still a long way to go, his biggest and ultimate fear is dying alone. There's nothing more terrifying for a social person than being left alone and abandoned in his final days
- Ending up on the street because of his lack of interest in his studies
STRENGTHS- He's a charismatic individual and easygoing with people
- He doesn't stress over pretty much anything. He enjoys things as they are and if he can't fix it he won't tire himself over it
- He's reliable. Although he would not be your first choice unless you were desparate he will do whatever he's asked and give his best
- Has a good memory with most details except names. Places, dates and happenings he can manage but when it comes to names of people he is absolutely terrible
- Due to his laid back kind of life he's very observant and imaginative. Often he would just lay down on the grass, both hands tucked under his head and stare into the cloud contemplating about just about anything
WEAKNESSES- His kindness can often be abused by certain people leaving him vulnerable to being used
- He dislikes rules and guidelines as it naturally conflicts with his way of life
- Sometimes he will blurt out something he wasn't supposed to in middle of a conversation (e.g secrets and such). This sometimes brings him into conflict with other people who have shared some intimate things with him
- He dislikes talking about his own issues which he does have despite his approach to life. He keeps it bottled in and very rarely snaps as a consequence
PERSONALITYTheodore is an undemanding and mellow kinda guy that's usually interesting to hang out with. He doesn't worry too much with minor things in life though he often ponders about the bigger picture which brings him discomfort and slight anxiety that he keeps bottled in. In a group of people he will not be in the centre of attention but he will be noticed as he often contributes to a conversation with an appropriate response. His oratorial skill-set includes being witty, ironic, rarely sarcastic but also direct when the tone of the conversation is a little more serious. He will give the best advise in any situation because he can look at things from an objective stand point. If you're ever in doubt and need reassurance Ted is your kinda guy.
He's modest, but not shy. He will never boast about his accomplishments but you will not get the impression of an insecure wretch either. If a person were to compliment him he will take it with pleasure.
Every day he has some alone time whether he goes for a walk, takes out his guitar and sings outside or plays video games. Every now and then, however, he can also be seen just lying around on the grass seemingly enjoying a beautiful summer day either taking a nap or reflecting upon life. He's not two-faced and acts the same around everyone, even people who annoy him. He's not the type of guy that will snap at them but instead will tolerate their presence and in general try to avoid them when possible. He's too nice to tell them off or have a fight with someone who's begging for it. Instead, he will keep silent, hear them out and walk away when an opportunity arrives. Conflicts are not his forte and he likes it that way. Drama, however, seems to follow him due to him revealing things about other people that were said to him in confidence. And he doesn't even do it on purpose. He's had a few issues with his girlfriend Kylie over it but she always ends up forgiving him due to his virtues. And puppy dog eyes.
HOMETOWNLos Angeles, California
HISTORYTed grew up in LA in a family of four - a well-standing middle-class white family living in Palms, LA. His mother Helen is a psychologist with a private practice while dad, Thomas, is a civil engineer who owns a small construction firm. He also has a three years older brother Matthew who currently studies econ in New York. They grew up and lived in the same house ever since Matt was born so Ted had a pretty stable childhood growing up in a safe neighborhood with a lot of young folk nearby. His best friend Dean lives three houses down the street. The two of them would usually hang out in the street playing soccer or riding bicycles. As they grew older eventually they started coming over to each others house without even announcing it and so Dean became almost a regular at the Simmons residence. They've been best friends through Elementary and High school and perfectly complemented eachothers shortcomings. And while Ted was laid back and nice to everyone, Dean was hyperactive and couldn't stay out of trouble. Each time he would do something stupid it was Ted that would get him out usually because everyone trusted him and his good nature. He vouched for Dean's mischiefs and Dean in return would get the girls. It was thanks to Dean's wingmanship that Kylie and Ted met. Before her Ted didn't really have luck with the ladies. His welcoming attitude would usually lead to him being friendzoned by most girls but since he was looking for a girl only to please Dean's appetites it never bothered him much that he got rejected.
Him and Dean would go hiking along the coast, make small adventures around the town acting as tourists and making the best of summer. They went on a summer camp twice in early years of High School and both times got ejected due to Dean's misbehaviour. Ted didn't mind it. He got used to being kicked out of places because of his friend. He saw it as something normal, in fact, and no adventure with Dean could ever go without some interesting annecdote. After he met Kylie when he was 16 and Dean finally got his driver's liscence the three would go on roadtrips during summer and enjoy the nature. Occasionally Dean would bring a girl of his own though never with strings attached. However, this time around, Dean has gotten a job at his dad's firm and Kylie decided to visit her grandparents for the summer all the way in South Carolina which left Ted alone for the holidays. So, instead of staying behind, he decided to make his first endeavor on his own to a whole new summer camp and see how things go from there.
He's been with Kylie for over a year now and for most of the time their relationship has been going smoothly. He's been especially affectionate towards her, a true gentleman and she would repay him likewise. However, every now and then some drama would pop up because of his big mouth. Besides that, their relationship is one of those cute ones every girl dreams off and every decent guy secretly desires. They spend entire days just hanging out together. It's become such a habbit that it's difficult to stay apart for too long without at least giving each other a phone call. They go to the beach, go hiking, play video games, listen to music while lying on the bed talking, go to parties, road trips, and last but not least - Netflix and chill.
Kylie's a perfect fit for him but he gets annoyed over her excessive use of social media including their shared Instagram account which she manages and they even gathered several thousand followers in the course of one year of their relationship. Ted doesn't really think of it as much but he does it for her sake. She likes the attention but doesn't go overboard searching for online fame. Now that the two will be apart for several months their relationship will be put to a test to see just how much is one year of dating worth to a teenager.
EXTRAI like drawing and watching a bunch of TV shows in spare time. And drinks!
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