Double Infinity (Student/Teacher)

CHAPTER 21

OMG! I am SO SORRY for it being like a million years since I've uploaded! It's been busy lately. My son just turned a year old. That's depressing...lol. Im trying to find a damn decent job. And I have been reading other books! Damn this site for being addicting!! Anywaysss...Here is Chapter 21!! Sorry if it's too short! I'm working on regular updates! I apologize! ;)

((Leigh's POV))

A tattoo shop. That's when it hit me that I was really 18! An adult! A free woman! Holy macaroni! I am so getting a tattoo!

"Leighlah, Nes...May and I have come together to get you any tattoo you want. You have an appointment in ten minutes so take your time and pick something you want. This is forever so do pick wisely." Andrew warned me. I had to chuckle at his "elderly advise."

"Oh. My. God. No way! I've always wanted one! Thank you guys so much! This the best birthday ever!" I couldn't believe what they are doing for me! I already knew what I was going to get. My phone screensaver. It may not be important to someone else but, it is to me.

A mermaid.

When we use to go to the beach as a family I always asked if Ariel was in the ocean. My dad told me I could believe in whatever I wanted to make me happy. I don't necessarily know if they are real. But, they are to me. And that's what I want.

I was a bit nervous. I mean, my mother has tattoos. She loves them and says they hurt like crazy but, my pain tolerance is much better than hers. I can totally do this!

The shop was clean and nicely put together. And the artist was wonderful! Since it was my first tattoo, I asked so many questions I was probably annoying him.

His name is Jake, he's 34 and has been tattooing since he was 18. Well, playing with a tat gun at 18 but, at 21 got good enough for an apprenticeship that lasted for 4 years. He's been tattooing by himself for 10 years. And of course, he had his license as well as a cleanliness certificate. I even looked through his portfolio, which was absolutely amazing. I believe I am in good hands!

"So, since it's your first tattoo, any idea what you want?" Jake asked me after my "interrogating" him.

"Yes, I do. I actually have a picture already." I pulled out my phone and showed him the picture.

"So your in to mermaids and shit?" I couldn't help but, laugh at him, even though it means so much to me.

"Yea. It was a thing between me and my dad." I smiled remembering our times together.

"Was? I'm sorry. This is a pretty sick mermaid though. Are you ready to get this started, where you want it?" He cautiously spoke with a shy smile.

"Yep! I'm excited to get this finished and show it off. I want it on my upper right arm. I'm getting a sleeve, eventually." I replied to him laughing.

"Awesome! Just send the picture to my email so we can get it printed and sized." He said while cleaning and sterilizing his station.

"It took 15 minutes to get the picture to his email, print and size it 3 times on my small arm. It's a good thing I'm the last person of the day. Apparently they didn't know if I could handle the 'pain' for a timed session. How rude of them to assume!

it wasn't until I sat in the chair and had the outline on my arm that I got nervous. I'm about to get a tattoo! PERMANATE ink! On my arm! Forever! The rest of my life! Omg! My heart pounds in my chest and my palms get sweaty. When Jake turns the gun on, I shake a little at the sudden sound. I push it away because I want this. It may be a mermaid but, it means a lot to me. I need this.

The constant buzzing of the gun echoes in the room. Jake askes me if I'm ready with a crazy person grin. I slowly nod my head as he pulls his chair closer to me. No turning back now!

He tells me to relax before piercing my skin with the sharp needle.

I squeez my eyes shut at the sudden pain spreads through ny upper arm. Its not as bad as I thought it would be. After about 5 minutes, my brain adjust to the continuous sticks by numbing my arm. Its like a constant light burning. I could totally do this again!

Andrew and Nessa sat in chairs across from me looking so concerned it made me giggle. They set this up for me then worry about me? Dorks.

Every so often Jake asks me if I need a break. I told him no each time because I honestly didn't. I could probably fall asleep. I just laid back relaxing while Andrew and Jake made small talk. I felt they knew eachother.

Finally after 2 hours, it was done. And I loved it! The mermaid was underwater, she looked like she was sinking. Her hair was floating above her, pink flowers trailed her body covering her boobs. Her tail slightly tucked under her while being circled my piranha skeletons.

She was sinking and about to be eaten. Just like I was. She's perfect.

Ne...May loved It too. I'm sure she felt she could relate with her also.

"I'm glad you love it! Now remember, take a shower as hot as you can stand it as soon as you get home. Use this." he handed me a bottle of Dial soap. "Keep moisturizing lotion on it and wrap It up at night in saran wrap."

"Totally. Thank you so much! I cannot wait to show it off!" I couldn't stop staring at it. He laughed at me and told us to have a good night. Walking to the car, I realized something that left me frozen.

"Leighlah? What's wrong darling?" Andrew asked me after turning to look at me. Ne...May hugged me probably knowing what's wrong.

"M...my...my mom. She is going to kill me! I just got a tattoo! Fucking permanent ink! On my skin! Without her! Oh my god I did it without her! We were always supposed to get one together! She is going to kill me! I'm going home to die. Shit, I cant go home. Oh god, I'm screwed."

Before I even finished my phsyco moment they were laughing uncontrollably. Dicks. Can't they tell this is a serious matter.

"Leigh babe, you know I already asked your mom about this right?" N...May laughed out.

She did what?!

I talked to your mom before you asked to hang out with me. I told her what 'I' wanted to do for you. She said it was ok. She knows you guy have planned to get one together but, she understands that 18 year olds do what they want with their new found "freedom." And I think she felt sorry for me so but, I wont question that. Hahaha. But, your freaking out totally made my day." Ne...May said through laughing. Damn, I am never going get used to her name change!

That slut made me think I was going to die tonight! I scowled at her before turning to Andrew who instantly stopped laughing. Good. Now they were under control. I could finally find out what was next.

"Sooo.....what's next?" I anxiously question.

"Well, we're going back to your house so you can pack a weekend bag. Your staying at "my" house." N...dammit, May says with a wink and quotes on 'my.'

Uhhhh. Whaaa...? How are we going to do that?

"It's all good babygirl. I asked your mom when I asked about the tattoo. I kinda played the 'I need a friend right now' card. Hehee. She agreed since it's the weekend. But, you have to be home by 5 on Sunday. We're having a 'girls weekend'!! So, lets get you some clothes! You can shower later!" May, awesome!, winks at me and drags me to the car while whispering about sexy clothes.

It's gonna be a damn good weekend!