Hometown Chapter Fifteen
I had been working at the hardware store for a while now. I had finally saved up enough money to buy my own long board. I could not wait to get out of school and head to the surf shop. Luckily, Grandpa is pretty much allowing me to take his truck anywhere at any time.
I have an 小时 of school left and all I can focus on is what color board I want.
"Earth to Talli!" Tex 说 as he waved his hand in front of my face.
"What?" I asked as I jumped.
"Sorry, didn't mean to scare ya!" He said. "But the 钟, 贝尔 rang. School is out for the day!"
"Yes!" I smiled happily.
"Do 你 wanna come buy the 谷仓 after 你 work tonight?" He asked hopeful.
"Well, I don't work tonight but I had plans to go pick up a surf board." I said.
"Oh." He 说 very disappointed.
"But can I drop 由 anytime?" I asked curiously.
"I guess so." He 说 as he shrugged his shoulders.
"Okay cool." I said. "I'll see ya later. Have fun at work!"
"Sure thanks." He mumbled.
I felt bad telling him no because I really, really wanted to hangout with him. I've been waiting for him to ask me that for while. But I could not wait any longer to go pick out a board. I got in my truck and pulled out of the school's parking lot.
I had made it! It was an okay drive. There was a little 更多 traffic than I had intended. But it ended up being okay.
I went in the surf shop. I had my 钱包 which consisted of a wallet, pen, and a small notebook. Just in case I was having trouble communicating with anyone.
I told the guy I need a long board and my price range was cheap. He found me the perfect the board. A 7 and 1/2 foot long Yancy board. It has red trim around the edge, and a 粉, 粉色 middle with thin blue and white. This was my board! I couldn't wait to ride it. The board also came with a strap, bag, and best of all, free wax!
Unfortunately, Grandma saw me packing my bathing suit and told me I had to come 首页 as soon as I bought the board. I was completely bummed about not getting to ride it tonight. But 由 the time I got the board load and strapped down, the sun was setting.
I got 首页 and left the board in the back of truck. No one would take it. I don't think anyone in this town even goes to the beach.
"So did 你 buy one?" Grandpa signed grinning.
"I did!" I signed excitingly.
"Did 你 take a picture of it on your phone?" He asked.
"No I didn't. I forgot to do that!" I signed. "I will take one tomorrow morning for you!"
"Tomorrow morning?" Grandma asked confused.
"Yeah! There is suppose to be a small surf tomorrow morning so I thought I would go before school and try it out!" I signed. "I cannot wait. It is going to be so much fun!"
"Just be careful, please! Wear a watch so 你 know what time it is!" She signed worriedly.
"I will!" I said. "I'm going to go work on homework and head to bed. Goodnight. 爱情 你 two!"
"Love 你 too." They signed at the same time.
Today was going to be a great day. I got up an 小时 and half before the sun came up. It was hard but I was excited so it made it easier. I packed me breakfast and lunch. Grabbed some clothes I could changed into once I got to school.
It was a quick drive since I was so excited and there was barely any traffic out.
I unloaded the board and left anything valuable in the truck. I locked the keys and hid another in my bag. I got out the 海滩 and the sun was rising. It was gorgeous and the waves were perfect.
I got my board out of my bag and started waxing it as fast as I could. I couldn't wait to get out there. I was so close to being out there but it seemed to take forever.
I paddled out past were the waves were breaking. There were a few other surfers out. But not too many. They were not too close either. So I did not have to worry about having to communicate with them.
I had several crashes were the nose of my board went into the water first. This type of fall hurt the worst today. But I managed to get in a few good rides. It was an amazing feeling to be able to stand up on the board. I could wait to come back tomorrow.
I glanced down at my watch and it was time to leave. I was so bummed but I could ride one last wave in. I ended up crashing but I was in. So there was no time to go back out there.
I put my board back into the bag while I grabbed my spare key for my truck out. I carried it to the truck and started strapping it down. I threw my Tshirt on and hopped on the truck.
I got back to school and tried to park close to Tex. But there were other guys around him with their trucks. So I had to park a few trucks down.
I made a makeshift changing room with several towels. I was hoping they wouldn't blow down as I was in mid change. That would be horrible! I glance over the towel and saw Tex coming this way. I hurried up my changing and was almost done when he got to the truck. I saw his lips moving but couldn't hear him.
I tapped my ear to let him no I couldn't hear him. I had on my clothes and grabbed my hearing aides out of cubby whole in the dash.
"What's up?" I asked.
"You know 你 were almost late this morning." He 说 almost sternly.
"But I'm here!" I 说 smiling.
I raked my fingers through my hair to try and make it look somewhat decent looking.
"How was work?" I asked.
"Work." He shrugged. "So this is the board that has pulled 你 away from me?"
As soon as he signed that his face turned red.
"Don't worry. I'm free tonight!" I signed as I winked to him.
"I would ask to see it but the 钟, 贝尔 rang." He stated.
"Okay, at lunch then!" I said.
I quickly hung my clothes up on the back of my truck and grabbed my backpack.
We got into class and I could wait to tell Tex all about my day!
Tex's POV
I couldn't believe Talli had picked a surf board over me! It kinda hurt. But it'll be alright. It'll last for a week 或者 two than she we will be back hanging out with me.
"Hey Tex!" She signed. "You should have seen the sun rise this morning over the water! It was so pretty!"
"I bet. It was pretty here too!" I signed. "You okay? You're face is turning white."
"Yeah." She signed as she stared behind me.
I turned around and saw a new student. He was looking right at Talli and smiling. Almost a creepy smile. But that could be his real smile.
Man, another new student. Two in one year, that is odd! I looked back in front of me and Talli and turned around to face the teacher. She was sinking lower and lower into her chair. I wonder if she actually knew him 或者 if she had made awkward eye contact with him.
Lunch finally came around and I was starving. Talli didn't talk much in between classes. It was weird since she was on 云, 云计算 nine when she got to school and now she is at ground zero.
"Talli, everything okay?" I asked at our lockers.
"Yeah. I've got a lot on my mind." She 说 as she looked around.
"Well forget bout that stuff and let's have lunch!" I 说 smiling.
"Okay." She 说 hesitant.
She got in line in front of me. I tapped her on her shoulder and she about jumped out of her skin.
"Tex, 你 scared me!" She 说 as she punched me in the arm.
"Sorry, I was just trying to get your attention." I signed. "Once we finish our lunch, I've got to see this board of yours!"
"Well, my appetite is kind of gone. Do 你 wanna go now?" she asked.
"I'm starving. I'll get my lunch and we can head out there." I stated.
"Okay." She 说 as she took a deep breath.
"Are 你 okay? 你 seem a little tense." I asked worried. "You didn't hurt yourself surfing did you?"
"I don't know how he found me." Talli signed. "I even have that restraining order against him."
"Whoa! What are 你 talking about?" I asked confused.
"Oh sorry. It's nothing." She signed as she shrugged it off.
"Are 你 sure? It doesn't seem like nothing." I said.
"Just let it go." She said.
"Okay, sorry." I signed.
Once we got outside, Talli seemed a little 更多 at ease. Once she remembered that she was 展示 me her surfboard. She was back on 云, 云计算 nine. Her smile was so big. She looked so happy which made me happy.
"Hey Talulah!" the new guy said. "I've been looking for 你 for a while now."
"How did 你 find me?" She asked bitterly. "You can't be this close to me. Remember I have a straining order against you!"
"It was easy to find since your dad's obituary showed up online." He grinned. "Don't worry it 过期的 yesterday!"
Talli stood there with her mouth open. I stood there confused. I didn't know they knew each other.
"How do 你 know each other?" I asked confused.
"Talli and her father lived on my reservation for while. We even dated." He 说 as he winked her.
After he winked I felt her step halfway behind me. Was she scared of this guy?
"We didn't date!" She spat out.
"That's right. It was 更多 of a one time thing. I remember 你 being on 最佳, 返回页首 of me and then when I woke up 你 were gone." the guy 说 cocky.
"What?!" I 说 accidentally.
"It's not like that." Talli 说 quickly. "I was defending myself, as in punching you. 你 woke up in the hospital. Do not make it try and sound like something it's not!"
"Whatever. I will see 你 in class." He 说 as he put a hand on her arm.
She quickly shook his hand off and punched him in the ribs.
"I sure did forget how feisty 你 are!" He smiled.
"Stay away from her!" I demanded as he walked away. "Talli, who is that creep?"
"It's a long story." She 说 as she stared at him.
I had been working at the hardware store for a while now. I had finally saved up enough money to buy my own long board. I could not wait to get out of school and head to the surf shop. Luckily, Grandpa is pretty much allowing me to take his truck anywhere at any time.
I have an 小时 of school left and all I can focus on is what color board I want.
"Earth to Talli!" Tex 说 as he waved his hand in front of my face.
"What?" I asked as I jumped.
"Sorry, didn't mean to scare ya!" He said. "But the 钟, 贝尔 rang. School is out for the day!"
"Yes!" I smiled happily.
"Do 你 wanna come buy the 谷仓 after 你 work tonight?" He asked hopeful.
"Well, I don't work tonight but I had plans to go pick up a surf board." I said.
"Oh." He 说 very disappointed.
"But can I drop 由 anytime?" I asked curiously.
"I guess so." He 说 as he shrugged his shoulders.
"Okay cool." I said. "I'll see ya later. Have fun at work!"
"Sure thanks." He mumbled.
I felt bad telling him no because I really, really wanted to hangout with him. I've been waiting for him to ask me that for while. But I could not wait any longer to go pick out a board. I got in my truck and pulled out of the school's parking lot.
I had made it! It was an okay drive. There was a little 更多 traffic than I had intended. But it ended up being okay.
I went in the surf shop. I had my 钱包 which consisted of a wallet, pen, and a small notebook. Just in case I was having trouble communicating with anyone.
I told the guy I need a long board and my price range was cheap. He found me the perfect the board. A 7 and 1/2 foot long Yancy board. It has red trim around the edge, and a 粉, 粉色 middle with thin blue and white. This was my board! I couldn't wait to ride it. The board also came with a strap, bag, and best of all, free wax!
Unfortunately, Grandma saw me packing my bathing suit and told me I had to come 首页 as soon as I bought the board. I was completely bummed about not getting to ride it tonight. But 由 the time I got the board load and strapped down, the sun was setting.
I got 首页 and left the board in the back of truck. No one would take it. I don't think anyone in this town even goes to the beach.
"So did 你 buy one?" Grandpa signed grinning.
"I did!" I signed excitingly.
"Did 你 take a picture of it on your phone?" He asked.
"No I didn't. I forgot to do that!" I signed. "I will take one tomorrow morning for you!"
"Tomorrow morning?" Grandma asked confused.
"Yeah! There is suppose to be a small surf tomorrow morning so I thought I would go before school and try it out!" I signed. "I cannot wait. It is going to be so much fun!"
"Just be careful, please! Wear a watch so 你 know what time it is!" She signed worriedly.
"I will!" I said. "I'm going to go work on homework and head to bed. Goodnight. 爱情 你 two!"
"Love 你 too." They signed at the same time.
Today was going to be a great day. I got up an 小时 and half before the sun came up. It was hard but I was excited so it made it easier. I packed me breakfast and lunch. Grabbed some clothes I could changed into once I got to school.
It was a quick drive since I was so excited and there was barely any traffic out.
I unloaded the board and left anything valuable in the truck. I locked the keys and hid another in my bag. I got out the 海滩 and the sun was rising. It was gorgeous and the waves were perfect.
I got my board out of my bag and started waxing it as fast as I could. I couldn't wait to get out there. I was so close to being out there but it seemed to take forever.
I paddled out past were the waves were breaking. There were a few other surfers out. But not too many. They were not too close either. So I did not have to worry about having to communicate with them.
I had several crashes were the nose of my board went into the water first. This type of fall hurt the worst today. But I managed to get in a few good rides. It was an amazing feeling to be able to stand up on the board. I could wait to come back tomorrow.
I glanced down at my watch and it was time to leave. I was so bummed but I could ride one last wave in. I ended up crashing but I was in. So there was no time to go back out there.
I put my board back into the bag while I grabbed my spare key for my truck out. I carried it to the truck and started strapping it down. I threw my Tshirt on and hopped on the truck.
I got back to school and tried to park close to Tex. But there were other guys around him with their trucks. So I had to park a few trucks down.
I made a makeshift changing room with several towels. I was hoping they wouldn't blow down as I was in mid change. That would be horrible! I glance over the towel and saw Tex coming this way. I hurried up my changing and was almost done when he got to the truck. I saw his lips moving but couldn't hear him.
I tapped my ear to let him no I couldn't hear him. I had on my clothes and grabbed my hearing aides out of cubby whole in the dash.
"What's up?" I asked.
"You know 你 were almost late this morning." He 说 almost sternly.
"But I'm here!" I 说 smiling.
I raked my fingers through my hair to try and make it look somewhat decent looking.
"How was work?" I asked.
"Work." He shrugged. "So this is the board that has pulled 你 away from me?"
As soon as he signed that his face turned red.
"Don't worry. I'm free tonight!" I signed as I winked to him.
"I would ask to see it but the 钟, 贝尔 rang." He stated.
"Okay, at lunch then!" I said.
I quickly hung my clothes up on the back of my truck and grabbed my backpack.
We got into class and I could wait to tell Tex all about my day!
Tex's POV
I couldn't believe Talli had picked a surf board over me! It kinda hurt. But it'll be alright. It'll last for a week 或者 two than she we will be back hanging out with me.
"Hey Tex!" She signed. "You should have seen the sun rise this morning over the water! It was so pretty!"
"I bet. It was pretty here too!" I signed. "You okay? You're face is turning white."
"Yeah." She signed as she stared behind me.
I turned around and saw a new student. He was looking right at Talli and smiling. Almost a creepy smile. But that could be his real smile.
Man, another new student. Two in one year, that is odd! I looked back in front of me and Talli and turned around to face the teacher. She was sinking lower and lower into her chair. I wonder if she actually knew him 或者 if she had made awkward eye contact with him.
Lunch finally came around and I was starving. Talli didn't talk much in between classes. It was weird since she was on 云, 云计算 nine when she got to school and now she is at ground zero.
"Talli, everything okay?" I asked at our lockers.
"Yeah. I've got a lot on my mind." She 说 as she looked around.
"Well forget bout that stuff and let's have lunch!" I 说 smiling.
"Okay." She 说 hesitant.
She got in line in front of me. I tapped her on her shoulder and she about jumped out of her skin.
"Tex, 你 scared me!" She 说 as she punched me in the arm.
"Sorry, I was just trying to get your attention." I signed. "Once we finish our lunch, I've got to see this board of yours!"
"Well, my appetite is kind of gone. Do 你 wanna go now?" she asked.
"I'm starving. I'll get my lunch and we can head out there." I stated.
"Okay." She 说 as she took a deep breath.
"Are 你 okay? 你 seem a little tense." I asked worried. "You didn't hurt yourself surfing did you?"
"I don't know how he found me." Talli signed. "I even have that restraining order against him."
"Whoa! What are 你 talking about?" I asked confused.
"Oh sorry. It's nothing." She signed as she shrugged it off.
"Are 你 sure? It doesn't seem like nothing." I said.
"Just let it go." She said.
"Okay, sorry." I signed.
Once we got outside, Talli seemed a little 更多 at ease. Once she remembered that she was 展示 me her surfboard. She was back on 云, 云计算 nine. Her smile was so big. She looked so happy which made me happy.
"Hey Talulah!" the new guy said. "I've been looking for 你 for a while now."
"How did 你 find me?" She asked bitterly. "You can't be this close to me. Remember I have a straining order against you!"
"It was easy to find since your dad's obituary showed up online." He grinned. "Don't worry it 过期的 yesterday!"
Talli stood there with her mouth open. I stood there confused. I didn't know they knew each other.
"How do 你 know each other?" I asked confused.
"Talli and her father lived on my reservation for while. We even dated." He 说 as he winked her.
After he winked I felt her step halfway behind me. Was she scared of this guy?
"We didn't date!" She spat out.
"That's right. It was 更多 of a one time thing. I remember 你 being on 最佳, 返回页首 of me and then when I woke up 你 were gone." the guy 说 cocky.
"What?!" I 说 accidentally.
"It's not like that." Talli 说 quickly. "I was defending myself, as in punching you. 你 woke up in the hospital. Do not make it try and sound like something it's not!"
"Whatever. I will see 你 in class." He 说 as he put a hand on her arm.
She quickly shook his hand off and punched him in the ribs.
"I sure did forget how feisty 你 are!" He smiled.
"Stay away from her!" I demanded as he walked away. "Talli, who is that creep?"
"It's a long story." She 说 as she stared at him.