
Don't Back Up, Don't Back Down
Waiting
Tyler really liked riding the Deere. Who doesn't like riding a giant tractor? After Patrick and Brad jump in Rodney's truck as soon as Rodney pulled up, Tyler said he wanted to stay for a little longer. He seemed more like the outdoor type than the other two. I told him there was a hiking trail right behind my field. I put on my hiking boots but he said he left his in the car. So we get in the car to go to Rodney's. Once we get in the car, I remember I left the country station blasting. I just turn it down and ask what station he wants to listen to, but he says this is fine. We roll down the windows and it takes us only a couple minutes to get to Rodney's. In that time Truck Yeah by Tim McGraw played and Tyler found out I know every word to that song. We get to Rodney's and I tell him we need to get in the car. He agrees and gives us the keys. Brad and Patrick are happy to see Tyler and confused to see me hiking boots. "Why are you guys doing?" Patrick doesn't seem like he likes me. "Were going on a hike. Y'all wanna go or are you afraid you might break a nail?" This time Brad looks at me like I just told them to fuck off. "Sure. Unless you want to be alone with Tyler." That was the last thing on my mind. A hockey player wanting something to do with me? That's a giant joke. So we all pile into my truck after they get their boots on. I Don't Want This Night To End by Luke Bryan plays as we go back to house. I park it and Brad and Patrick look confused. "Just trust me. I know where this trail is. Don't be a little girl about it." I grab water and head out. Tyler at my side, Brad and Patrick already complaining about the heat. We walk for 20 minutes and the entire time Brad and Patrick complained. Tyler turned around a lot and said "it's not that bad. If you're hot just take your shirt off." I stop turn around and yell, "IF YOU'RE SO FUCKING HOT AND HAVE TO COMPLAIN EVERY TWO MINUTES THEN MARCH YOUR ASS BACK TO MY HOUSE AND SIT THERE UNTIL I GET BACK. YOU TWO ARE THE OLDEST HERE, SO FUCKING ACT LIKE IT!" and kept walking. The last time I was this pissed off was high school when Jenna Smith told me I would never have a chance with Chase Bonet even if tried. She was best friend, and I almost punched her in the face. I start to cool off when I turn around to only find Tyler. They must have really left or Tyler told them to go. When he finally catches up to me, he is running. I must have been walker faster than I thought. We take the rest of the trail which leads to a river. I sit down and Tyler sits next to me. "I'm sorry about those two. You know when you get angry, your accent comes out more." I blush, which Tyler must have seen because he adds, "No! It's cute! I promise! They were just being assholes and saying 'what did she say? I can't speak redneck' and 'say that again. I only caught a little English in there'. So I told them to just go sit back while you simmer down." I look into the river and see fish swim back and forth. We sit there for about half an hour. As we sit there, Tyler puts his arm around me and moves closer to me. I rest my head on shoulder. As we are sitting there, I hear footsteps behind me. I look and hear Patrick faintley say, "Hey Brad! Here they are! Probably married already." Once we seem they, we all walk back. When they aren't looking, Tyler holds my hand as we walk back. We get back to my house and Tyler seems like he can live here forever and never get sick of it. And that's what I love about a guy, who can live in one place and never think about moving. When we get back, we see something that puts fear into every hockey fans heart. Puck Bunnies and bandwagoners.
7/25/13