Chapter 13

Halloween has passed, as well as Thanksgiving. The cold of winter has started to take its hold on New York. Christmas decorations have gone up. Everyone is excited. November is ending and we still have not had our first snow.

I visit the Turtles often and Amy takes me out sometimes for girl time. My parents have taken a liking to them as well, inviting them often over for dinner. Life has improved for myself. I am no longer the girl who doesn't talk to anyone, keeping to herself. Now I am making friends, I talk to everyone, I make jokes, laugh, enjoy myself. I have grown popular as well. Several boys have a crush on me and asked me out. I don't accept though because I still have feelings for my last boyfriend.

This weekend Amy is taking me ice skating. Of course I try to back out of it because I do not know how. But she doesn't take no for an answer and says she will teach me. The Turtles and my parents decided to come along as well for the fun. Meaning they are going so they can watch me make a fool of myself. Love the support don't you?

Anyhoo. So here I am in my room getting ready for a long, long day of hurting my butt. I have decided to dress in a regular pair of jeans with my black boots from the dance. I have a a french beret to that is woven. My shirt is white with a black fancy sweatshirt with a fuzzy hood. I also had a pair of white gloves on. I had put my hair in a loose braid to keep out of my face.

"Sarah, dear? Are you ready to go?" My mother asked from the outside of my door.

"Yes Mom. I will be right out."

"Alright. Amy will be here soon."

"I know."

With that I heard the tapping of her steps as she walked away. I looked myself over one more time in the mirror before leaving my room. I found my parents in the living room where the wear waiting. They had their ice skates on the table. My parents are really good skaters so they have their own pair and stuff.

There was a knock on the door signaling Amy's arrival. My Mom quickly got up and answer it. There was some greetings before they joined us in the dinning room.

"Hi! You ready to go?" Amy asked cheerfully.

"As i'll ever be," I grumbled. Amy just rolled her eyes and headed towards the door followed by my parents and me.

We decided to walk to the ice rink since it was easier than going through New York's hours of traffic. When we did arrive at the ice rink is was pretty much tackled by Mikey.

"What's up dudette?" He asked happily.

"Oh, you know. Getting ready for a fantastic time on the ice," I said sarcastically.

I heard snickers and turned my head to see the others walking up. Mikey let me go and gave me a playful punch on the shoulder, "Oh, it won't be that bad," he said trying to hold back a laugh.

"Yeah. It won't be THAT bad," Donny said as he passed us. Raph let out a small laugh as well and followed his brother inside. Mikey and Amy hurried after them.

"Come on honey. You will do fine," my Mom said as she walked past me with Dad.

"Yeah. Sure it will," I grumbled to myself. I felt a hand on my shoulder and looked to see Leo standing next to me.

"Come on. Lets not keep them waiting," he said leading the way to the rink. I kept grumbling to myself though.

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The ice rink wasn't that bad. It was really big and outdoor. But no one on the outside could see you because of the high walls that surrounded it. There was also a area that was indoor where you could relax, eat, and watch the other skaters. Thats where the colors went as well as my parents. Amy lead me to a stand where they where renting skates.

"Hello, how can I held you?" The boy at the counter asked. I rolled my eyes at this. Obviously where where there to rent skates.

"Yes I would like to take out my skates and rent a pair please," Amy said while handing them a card.

"Of course miss Strong," they said and walked away to find the skates.

"Miss Strong?" I asked.

"Hmmmm. Oh! I never did tell you my last name did I? Well, yeah. I am Amy Strong, daughter of James and Lily Strong."

"James and Lily Strong! You mean those really famous skaters!?"

"Yeah," she said shyly.

"Jeez, now I am really gonna suck."

Amy laughed a little at that just as the boy returned with two paris of skates. One was pink and sparkly. The others where shiny white. I looked at the others in the rink to see they have these really ugly blue ones on.

"What's with you and pink," I asked? She just shrugged. It was true though. Every day she had something pink on. Ever right now she had a hot pink jacket on with a pink scarf.

We walked over to a bench and put on our skates. They fit nicely and where rather pretty.

"Well lets go," Amy said getting up and walking over the ice. She walked so easily a naturally I couldn't help but feel a tiny bit jealous. Slowly I got up and tested my balance. Turns out you can easily keep balance on skates. But then again I wasn't on the ice yet. :(

I made it over to the wall that was there for people to hold onto and watched as Amy got onto the ice.