Board Thread:Fun and Games/@comment-34320391-20181031112919/@comment-35851166-20190609161326

Ok so here’s the one shot that I don’t know where else to put so I’m putting it here

I tucked my feet in trying to prevent the rain from wetting my boots. I wrapped my arms around my legs making me smaller to fit under the bright green leaves and leaned against the tree trunk. I was sitting somewhere near the fishing dock, by the east so the rising sun was quite visible. The smell of the sea and the ship bells usually relaxed me after another feud with Mr. smith. Or when I’m just stressed. I stopped humming, sighed again and stared blankly at the shore. The rain was coming down hard. It was still pretty dark out and the sun was blinding my forward view a little, but I still saw that I was sitting under a tree in an attempt to stay dry. I sneezed and pulled my coat in tighter. I put my head down and closed my eyes…

I opened my eyes to the sound of a truck. It was far away but I could hear it backing up. I looked up and saw a moving truck pull up to a house about 2 blocks away. The lights of the house were turned on, and outside the house I could barely make out 4 people. 3 of them crowded around the truck, but the 4th stayed behind. Maybe on her phone? Maybe she didn’t want to step outside from the porch into the heavy rain. The people were scurrying around trying to get things done as fast as possible. One of them looked back at the 4th person. I couldn’t hear but it was clear there was some yelling. Suddenly the 4th person seemed to give up and started running in this direction. I then saw that it was a girl, same age as me? A bit taller…

I quickly turned my head forward and tried to make myself smaller to not be seen as she passed by. I didn’t need her asking questions as to why I’m here or what I’m doing. Having the new people think your a loser? That’s… something.

She stopped not that far away from me. I looked up. She had stopped in front of the crosswalk because the light was red. Usually there weren’t many cars here passing by but there were a few more trucks than usual. Moving trucks? She just stood anxiously as the trucks slowly passed trying to get through the narrow road. She didn’t have an umbrella. I couldn’t see her very well, but I knew that she was wet and miserable. I looked around me seeing that there was still some space in my tree. I looked up at her nervously. I guess it would be wise to get the new people on your side… if you come up with a good excuse your here. I sighed and with a lot of struggle to make the words come out of my mouth, I finally said(loudly enough I hope), “um.. do you wanna share my tree?”

She spun around fast as if started. She then spotted me. I’m questing it was also pretty hard to see me. She stared at me for a bit. I hope she heard me… “Um..” she said. She looked back at the trucks. People had started yelling because they were taking to long. She, idk, rolled her eyes? She looked back at me. “Sure…” she started walking slowly but then sped up realizing she could be dry. She stood next to me flattening herself against the tree. She kept looking at the trucks making sounds of annoyance. I sat there next to her feeling awkward suddenly. I’m so stupid. I should of just let her ignore me. Um... how do I fix this. Talk? How do I talk? What do people say? Um-

“so, uh, you live by here?” She said somewhat quietly. I was startled but then suddenly relieved. This means I didn’t have to be the first one to talk? Now all I have to is…. answer! Um.

“Oh, um, a bit closer to those woods over there but, yea.” I half muttered. Come on, she’s friendly, right? Get it together. Say something else.

“Your.. new, right?” I asked

“Oh yea, if the whole mess of moving trucks didn’t make it obvious.” I smiled and risked looking up at her. I still couldn’t completely see her. But I could now make out was red hair and a not very protective rain jacket. She looked more relaxed now but clearly didn’t like the rain.

“So, what are you doing crouched under a tree.” She asked looking ahead.

OH MAN, uh, I didn’t prepare for this question, uh, um…

“I,mhm, am waiting to, also cross the street.” I said in a monotone voice. Yea Cora, nice save. Your a great liar.

I looked straight ahead of me pretending to act casual but I could tell she was now looking at me. Just look at the sun. The pink sun is very pretty…

“Mhm.” She said. Oh thank gods. I didn’t realize I was holding in a breath. Maybe she thinks I’m normal! Maybe I finally have an ally in this town! Don’t get you hoped up. But, maybe-

“So, what’s your name.”

“Um, I’m-“

“Oh!” She said. I looked up. The cars were gone and the stoplight was now green. “Gotta go.” She said leaving the tree. She stopped right before crossing and looked back. “Aren’t you coming?” She asked. Oh right, I said I was crossing. I’m so stupid.

“I, actually cross… somewhere else.” I said not really maintaining eye contact. She stood there for a bit, probably assessing me. Welp, there goes my chance at an ally. Good job Cora, pat on the back.

“Ok. Bye then.” She said. I looked up and smiled nervously. She turned and ran across the street heading towards an old man's house. I only knew him from the times he would sometimes come to my house and teach my stuff. Also told me some pretty cool stories… but Mr. smith stopped that some time ago. He doesn’t like it when I have FUN. I looked again at the now rising pink sun. The rain was slowing down. I continued to hum softly to myself.

Yippee