Chapter 8 - Smiles all round

Deanna looked suspiciously at her boyfriend, leaning on his bicycle while Charlie put his skateboard on the floor.

-Are you scared, Dee? Charlie raised an eyebrow at her.

- I didn't imagine you were a skater! I thought maybe you were a rocker, Charlie! - She tried to hide the despair in her voice.

- I won't let you fall, Dee! I already realized that you were not a very adventurous child, right? - He teased her.

- Of course, I was not adventurous! I was PROTECTED at home, playing video games, reading, I don't know! But I never got on a skateboard! - She looked at Charlie with pleading eyes and he stopped laughing.

- We agreed to try new things - Charlie stepped on the skateboard that skillfully ended up in his hand - there is no secret! Without all that drama, Dee!

- I can fracture my tibia if I do that! - She looked horrified. But I was already thinking about your revenge against him - Okay Charlie - She said, tense - I'll try! What the hell! Why try !? Deanna sighed and rolled her eyes.

- Hahaha, are you mad? But you proposed it yourself!

Deanna left the bike angrily, going over and stumbling. Then she stepped on the angry handlebars, and Charlie had his hand on his stomach from laughing. Did Anna Ridley sulk under pressure? Yes, she did.

"Okay!" She said with her hands on her hips and Charlie reached for her.

- Hold my hand, okay? You're going to put that foot first, but don't put the other one next, you're going to give a little boost, just to stabilize yourself, okay? - Charlie explained to her patiently.

Deanna took a deep breath, holding his hand, and did as Charlie taught. And she went up without falling, but the momentum was a little strong, which scared her and made Charlie have to run a little to hold her, while the skateboard escaped under her feet.

- I got it? - She looked excitedly at Charlie - Did I get it, Charlie?

- See babe? You're almost a skater now! You need to take some falls to get better - He hugged her - Congratulations on your courage - Charlie kissed her lips tenderly.

- I never do that again! I can see you skateboarding but I wasn't born for that! Will you want to date me anyway? - She teased him and he laughed.

- Of course, I will, sweetie - he said - Come on, one more time! - He went to get his skateboard, running excited, his long hair flying in the wind.

- What!? Charlie! - She stamped her foot, but he was already coming back excited - Won't you settle down until you see me fall?

Charlie smiled at her

- It is falling that you learn, babel! - He put the skateboard on the floor, next to her.

- You look like those boring dogs, who are dropping the ball at the feet of others!- She complained.

- Forgot to say that I also love licking! - He said looking with malice at Deanna, who turned red.

"Charlie! People are passing by!" She opened her eyes wide, blushing.

- Not my problem, Dee! - He laughed - now come on, get on that skateboard! And you like the licks - he said and she covered his mouth, which was laughing.

It was a nice late afternoon in New Jersey. The sky was orange due to the sunset.

Charlie entered the gym suspiciously, next to Deanna. They entered a small and narrow room, full of bikes.

- Dee - He asked quietly - What the fuck is that? Charlie raised an eyebrow suspiciously.

- It's your new experience today: spinning class! - She looked at him and laughed. Charlie's face at that moment was a mixture of tension and fright.

- How long is that, Dee!? - He looks are the clock on the wall.

- Forty-five minutes. Now do your part, Charlie! Get on the bike! - Charlie hopped up on the bike when an army of middle-aged women started to come in and occupy the bikes.

- Dee, this will crush my balls! - He said nervous with the uncomfortable seat between his legs - Dee! -Charlie called her - Is this your revenge for skating?- Deanna just turned to him and winked, smiling.

The class ended and all the ladies came out happy and sweaty, with their towels around their necks. Charlie was red and disheveled. Deanna stopped beside him.

- Look at my condition - He said breathlessly.

- Oh, come on babe! With some more classes, you get used to! - She laughed - But thanks for coming. Do you want to come more often?

- Okay, I don't insist that you skateboarding anymore. You proved your point! - He looked at her - But I must crush my balls doing this - They left the gym mocking each other, kissing and holding hands.

- Skateboarder then? - She asked, curious about Charlie's skills in skateboarding.

- Yes, I always liked it - They were hugging each other - It had been a long time since I had such fun - He kissed her forehead.

- So, today we learned about each other's hobbies. Any considerations?

- Oh, Sure! Skateboarding is much cooler than standing still in a fake bike for at least one hour! - Charlie teased Deanna, who stopped with her arms crossed shaking her head.

"At least, Spinning class don't mess your hair, right? I thought you'd like it since you're so attached to yours." She teased him back.

- But do you learn anything? I mean, stand in a fake bicycle? Only the clock seems to stop! - He put his hands on his head while Deanna laughed.

- Charlie, you are thin and sedentary! But I give you my word that in three months following my routine, you will be stronger than me! - She said that and it looked like Charlie was going to tickle her and Deanna tried to run but he held her tightly around the waist.

- Come back here, young lady! - He lifted her off the floor.

- Let me go! Charlie, you are a very annoying boyfriend! - She laughed, trying to break free.

- Excuse me, but did I heard you said that I'm a "thin and sedentary" dude, princess? Try to release it now, I want to see it! - Deanna starts to chuckle and give up fighting against him.

Charlie put Deanna back to the ground and turn her to himself.

They kissed slowly at first, but soon the kiss intensified, and the desire to be together burned inside them. They walked away, panting and smiling at each other.

That afternoon was the best day since they're met.