she stood at the backside of the arts school close to el raval. 3.27pm. t is 27 minutes late. >whatever< she picked up her skateboard from the floor and made her way to a shadowed place under a tree when t suddenly was next to her coming to halt with a nose pickup. >hey y.< t smiled >sorry I'm late.. my sister didn't stop talking..okay hop on and drive around a little.< they met up again for a "driving lesson".

>uhm..okay< y got on with the right foot infront and tried to push off. it only took 4 seconds and she lost balance and tripped next to her board rolling away from her.

t ran after it and picked it up easily.

>I told you< t scolded with a smile. >you need to put all of your weight on your right foot when driving. let's try again. come here.< y made her way to the pretty girl. this was so embarrassing.. being a loser infront of a pro.

t stood behind her with her right hand on her hip. >put all your weight up here and just try to stand. I'll hold you.< she said gripping her hips with both hands.

>........ y? hey y do you hear me?<

>what?? yes! of course! yes I'm on it. sorry.<

t laughed like an angel. >good. up with you now.<

y tried to get up again and t's hands on her hips made it easier and harder to hold her stance, but this time she could stay on the board for at least 15 seconds.

>see? that was better!<

>yeah right ..I'll never be as good as you are..<

t's face had become a stern one now when she turned her around. >don't say that! you know ..I didn't skate 5 years ago. I sat here all the time and watched someone. I would even get myself educated and watch all kinds of videos. I bought myself a board and tried skating and I fucking sucked.<

>yeah great story. you're a real motivator.<

t laughed >let me finish grumpy! so I sucked hardcore right? but then my now boyfriend came up to me and told me to never give it up and no matter how much you hate skating in a certain situation; keep at it. at least drive around for 5min a day and don't throw it away completely. you have to practice, that's all!<

but y didn't really listen anymore, she looked down on the floor.

>hey.< t called and took y's hand to make her look at her. >just don't g-<

y pulled her hand away and averted her gaze. >uhm yeah ..okay I'll try better. I gotta go now.<

>uhm ..okay I guess I'll see you around huh?< but y already turned around and walked away.

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