Chapter 12

~ Karlie ~

-          What are they talking about?, Ryan asked as we watched Clay and Dee talking to each other.

-          About how Clay got her pregnant., I said sarcastically.

-          He what?!, my boyfriend shouted.

-          Zoom! Look at that fast ball go straight past his head., !, I said running my hand past my head.

-          Ha! Ha! Seriously what?, Ryan said while putting his arm around me.

-          Well we are guessing the video that was shown in home room., Bek said looking back at us when Dee looked over.

-          That was so obvious!, I said.

-          OH well!, she sighed.

-          Guys why is Clay talking to Dee about the video., Ryan asked.

-          Because Dee is worried about her man., I said being sarcastic.

-          You guys didn’t have anything to do with this did you?, he asked while looking at me.

-          Why do you look at me when you ask that?!, I asked innocently.

-          Because I know you, rather well.

-          I would never!, I said.

-          I’m sure!, Ryan said.

-          Hey guys! I won’t be going out tonight., I said changing the subject.

-          Working?, Buffy asked.

-          Yeah…

-          Good cause that mean’s I can have Buffy to myself!, Steve said putting his arm around her.

-          Yeah! Her and loads of homework!, Bek said laughing.

-          You have homework as well?, Tilky asked Bek.

-          Yeah as usual., she replied.

-          I’ll be over bout 5?, Tilky asked.

-          Yep!, Bek said nodding.

-          What reassurance that the youth of today? Ready for love and not homework., I said looking at everyone.

-          I’ll be over when your dad leave’s for the weekend., Ryan said looking at me.

-          Okay!, I said looking down at the table.

-          Ha busted!, Buffy said laughing.

That evening, my dad had left out of town for the week-end, because of his work. I was under my car, because I was rebuilding a corvette convertible. I found it in a junk yard with my dad and had to buy it. So far, I have gotten most parts. So basically right now, I’m trying to get some parts for the gear shaft.

-          Mmmmm I love a girl who gets dirty., I heard a voice say.

-          I love a man who helps., I said pushing myself out from under the car.

-          Did you dad get away okay?, Ryan asked me.

-          Yeah… he left about an hour ago., I said pointing to the empty space where my dad’s car is usually.

-          So it is just you here in this garage., he said looking at me.

-          Not any more! Can you pass me the wrench?, I said sliding back under the car.

-          Here!, Ryan said handing me the tool.

-          Shit!, I said as oil squirted out all over me.

-          What?, he asked as I slid back out from under the car.

-          The stupid thing decided to… ARGH!, I said spitting oil out of my mouth.

-          Come here you fool., he said with a rag in his hands as he wiped the oil off my face.

-          Thanks! Go put the spare overalls on while I go wash my face., I said laughing at him with oil on him.

-          Okay., Ryan said laughing that the two of us.

-          It will give me a few to calm down., I said to myself as I walked into the bathroom.

-          Let’s get working., he said as I walked back out with a clean face.

-          Alright., I smiled.

I had to admit that I quite like having a boyfriend who can work around cars. I mean I love being able to spend time on the car, with Ryan there, we don’t talk much but it’s nice.

Chapter 13