Chapter 18: Favors
Charlie was angry. A whole lot more angrier than he had ever been. She lied to him. And if she could lie so easily about skating, then she could lie to him about anything. She probably lied to him about that night and what really happened. Because all he really had was her words, and they proved to be valueless. Deep down in his subconsciousness he knew that the fear and sadness he saw in her eyes over a week ago could not be faked. She is a good actor. Look how long she fooled you. She has a reason for doing what she did. I am sure she does. You are just trying to protect her, because you like her. SHUT UP!
The voices inside his head were having a field-day. He had to find out the truth; the real reason why Terra had lied to him. But he didn't know where to start. She most likely did not want anything to do with him, but they had to talk. He had to find Futon and ask him a big favor.
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Terra had pulled Fulton in and he was a tight squeeze, but he finally made it inside. He got in and looked around. It was amazing. The water reflections splashed around on the walls and rippled. It wasn't very big. You couldn't stand up, you had to be squatting or sitting with your head ducked. It could fit four to five people inside comfortably. Fulton stared at Terra in awe.
"How did you find this place? It's amazing. I never knew this existed, and I've been living here my whole life." Fulton was just blabbering and had no idea what he was saying. Terra smiled and said, "I dunno..I was walking in the river and I saw someone up here. I waited until they left and I saw how they came in and out. And I've been coming here ever since. Sometimes they come back, but when they do I leave and don't say anything to them. This is my favorite place. It is quiet and relaxing and soothing."
Fulton nodded his head and leaned back. Terra smiled again, and laid down. She rested her head against the rock. They sat in silence, just listening to the river. Neither one talking or moving. Suddenly the beeping of Terra's watch brought them back to reality. Terra jerked up and hit her head on the ceiling. "Ouch!" She shouted. She raised her hand to her head and rubbed the sore spot, that was quickly developing into a bump.
"Are you okay?" Fulton looked at Terra and she saw him laughing at her, but trying not to show her and be mean. Terra smiled and mumbled something like, "I forgot that the ceiling was so low in here. It's been awhile." Fulton laughed and asked if she and somewhere to go. Terra nodded her head hesitantly. Then they climbed out of the alcove. Terra went out first, and then Fulton.
"Where do you have to go?" Asked Fulton. Terra looked at her watch, and said, "I have to go home. But, I'll see you on Monday. Bye." She started to walk away, but Fulton called out to her to wait. "Tomorrow is Sunday. Do you think that, maybe, you could come over, tomorrow, to my house...I mean, you don't have to, or anything...I was just.." Terra smiled, and nodded. "Yeah, sure. Why not? I'll come over at one in the afternoon. That good? Call me tomorrow morning and give me that address, but right now I really have to go." Then she walked away.