Chapter 1: i would bring down the moon and the stars, to show how much i care
Summary:
Ali talks to Ghost Trucks (as she calls the ghost for Jeremy Trucks, who's stuck in her skateboard, don't ask) about her crush on Maria and how she lied to Dane about not liking Maria.
Notes:
Rating: T for Teens (cause canon-typical swearing)
Warnings: N/A
Characters: Ali, Jeremy Trucks, Maria (mentioned), Dane (mentioned)
POV: Third Person, Ali's POV
Issue #: Post-Issue 4
Author's Note(s): This is pretty much a fic to celebrate Natacha Bustos' 45th birthday ! So here's an Aliria fic in return 🤍💚
Chapter Text
“Maybe you should talk to Maria before the big race, Sister Ali.” The ghost in her skateboard, Jeremy Trucks, told Ali (It’s a long story). Ali wrapped her arms around her legs.
“It’s not that simple, Ghost Trucks,” She began to speak. “After I saved her life from the D.C.I., Dane has been pissed at me for saving his own sister’s life for no reason whatsoever. And then I lied about not liking Maria when I really do.” Jeremy chuckled at the thought of Ali having a crush on the girl who keeps on calling her a street rat.
“Well, we’ll see when we get there, Sister Ali.”
Chapter 2: this i promise you
Summary:
3 times Ali kisses Maria and the one time Ali gets kissed by Maria
Notes:
Rating: E for Everyone
Warnings: N/A
Characters: Ali, Maria
POV: First Person, Switching
Issue #: Mid-Issue 2 through Post-Issue 5
Author's Note(s): We're almost at the end of Skate Ali. I love this comic even if it has flaws and I can't wait for the full comic to release in 2027!
(See the end of the chapter for more notes.)
Chapter Text
i.
The first time I kissed Maria was after the end of my first training session.
“What do you want, street rat?” Maria asked.
“I just wanted to say,” I kissed her lips softly. “Thank you for saving my fall.”
ii.
The second time I kissed Maria was after my talk with Ghost Trucks.
“Who were you talking to?”
“Oh, nobody in particular!” I lied.
“Ok then, street rat. Let’s go race against the Playa Clan.” Maria walked downstairs but not until I held her arm.
“Hey, Mar-Mar.”
“Are you seriously giving me a nickname?”
I kissed her hand before Maria left me alone.
iii.
The third time I kissed Maria was after I saved her life from the D.C.I.
“Thank you, Ali. For, well, saving my life.”
“It was a pleasure,” Maria chuckled. “Hey, what are you laughing about?”
“It’s nothing. I just find you annoyingly cute.”
I hugged Maria before kissing her forehead.
“You’re welcome.”
+ i.
The first time I kissed that damn street rat was after the final race with Playa Clan. And no. I don’t want to speak about it.
Notes:
remind me not to write 3+1 / 5+1 again 😭