That Skating Nerd

~4~

"Text me when you're free."
I'm always free! So when do I text her? Now? Tomorrow? Next week? Should I have just told her I was free? I groan and shove the cursed phone under my pillow, I stared at the ceiling just thinking.
What if she's busy?
What if I just embarrass myself?
Everyone known me as the school 'popular girl' so naturally everyone thinks I'm a very 'chill' person, but no. I worry about every little thing, I overthink situations, people's actions, everything! I sigh and close my eyes, maybe a nap can help me out... I shifted and grabbed my blanket, tossing it onto my body. My head sunk into the pillow and I fell into a peaceful sleep.
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I woke up at around 9 o'clock at night. I looked out my window to see how dark it was, I huff and flop my head back onto my pillow. Trying to fall back asleep once again, however I couldn't seem to fall back in the slumber I was once in. I decided to dig my phone out from under my pillow and maybe watch some videos on YouTube till I fell asleep. That was until I saw my most recent notification.

Messages                                          17m ago
Peridot 😎
Hey, Lapis. Are you possibly free tomorrow?

I squeaked a sound that I could never recreate... I swipe left on the notification, then putting in the password for my phone. Then staring at the message for a moment.

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Hey, Lapis. Are you possibly free tomorrow?

Yeah, why do you ask?

Just wondering.. I didn't know if you were actually into the idea of learning to skateboard 😂 So I decided to just text you

Oh I'm actually going to do it, I wanna commit to SOMETHING. Plus I've always wanted to learn... So you wanna find out something to do tomorrow afternoon???

Sure, what about after school we head to the skatepark over on Henderson street?

Sounds great :)

Awesome!

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I turn off my phone, so now I'm going to be learning how to skateboard from this girl. Whom I know almost nothing about, and she's cute. I slam my face into my pillow, practically screaming into it. Plus who knows how long these lessons might last.... Oh my god this is probably going to involve physical contact with Peridot. I blushed lightly and groan.

Peridot O'Neil is going to be the death of me.

For the next 2 hours I stare at my ceiling overthinking everything... as per usual.
What if I embarrass myself?
What if I break something?
What if I have second thoughts?
What if I chicken out and disappoint her?
What if I face plant into something?
What if a pebble is on the ground just as I get the hang of it?
I sigh and close my eyes for a split second then opening them again. It was now midnight and I couldn't fall asleep, I toss and turn and grunt and complain. However, nothing happens. I need to get SOME sleep... I sigh again and curl into a ball underneath my blanket. I close my eyes and relax, letting my body sink into the bed. Eventually I'm able to fall into a peaceful slumber.

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My phone rang its annoyingly loud alarm, I force my eyes open and pick up the device. I turn off my alarm and then get up. I had to find some clothes that I knew would work for not only school but skateboarding. I dig through my closet, after not finding anything good I just decided to wear a pair of black jeans, a white tank top and then the camo Thrasher hoodie I had bought last night, then throwing on a pair of plain white converses.   ((I totally didn't just name off my everyday outfit...)) 

I walk into my bathroom and brush my hair, then wash my face. I stare at myself in the mirror, I adjust the collar of the hoodie and then pull the bottom down. I nod to my refection and then walk out, grabbing my bookbag and running downstairs. I jump down the last few steps and jog into the kitchen. I open the fridge and grab a water bottle before taking off. I run out of my house and then to school. 

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Upon getting to school I walk to my locker and then look over to see the skater, she noticed me and smiled, I blush and smile back with a small wave. I then focus on my locker combination, after opening the locker I dig out the things I will need for the next few classes. I then close my locker and see Peridot. 

"Hey, Lapis." she smiles and I once again feel my face heat up. "Hey, P-Peridot..." I awkwardly smile. God dammit I can't speak to the famous skateboarding nerd without having a gay attack...  "So... You still up for learning after school?" She tilts her head to the side and I about choke on air. "YeAh!" I cringe as my voice cracked. I mentally bitch slap myself. I then look at Peridot who seemed to not notice my idiocy, she smiles warmly and I feel myself melt. "That's great! so right after school or....?" She raises an eyebrow.  "Oh right after is fine... I'm always free anyway.." I chuckles and rub the back of my neck, the blonde giggles and then nods her head. 

"Awesome, well, lets go before we are late." She jabs her thumb in the direction that our class is in. I nod my head, "Yeah, lets go." I smile which causes the skater to smile right back at me. 

I'm in for one hell of a ride today... 

A/N-- 

I tHiNk MoTo MoTo LiKeS yOu *wiggles eyebrows*

Okay but hoped you guys enjoyed this chapter :) 

Much Love  ❤️

~Red