Alright, for some reason, I've been feeling in the mood to write something with love and romance, and I've been meaning to get another Rade story up. Then I thought to myself, "Why not a sequel to The Sweetest Dream?" Killing two birds with one stone rocks, doesn't it?
Now that I've explained myself, I'm guessing you might want to read this, seeing as how you clicked the link. Well, who am I to keep you from the story? I'm just the writer. Just make sure that you read The Sweetest Dream before you continue. Think of it as a movie, while this story is it's TV spinoff, minus the empty feeling you get when you realize that it's just an attempt to milk the concept for what it's worth.
Enough crappy jokes. Here's to hoping you enjoy.
The grass brushed against Robbie's feet as he walked barefoot through the field. He looked far and wide, and admired the clear sky. He closed his eyes, and felt the sunshine on his face. He then was surprised to feel a pair of arms wrap around his torso. He turned to see someone he least expected, but was happiest to find.
"Jade?" he asked in disbelief. Jade said nothing in return, just smiled softly at him. Robbie began to admire how her jet black hair cascaded down just past her shoulders, how her eyes shimmered like the ocean, and how her sun dress flowed delicately in the soft breeze.
Perfection, Robbie thought to himself.
"Robbie, I'm so glad that you're here," Jade softly said, resting her hand on Robbie's cheek. "I was worried that you weren't going to come."
"I'd never let anything keep me from you," he told her, wrapping his arms around her midsection. "Same time, same place, right?"
"Of course," she smiled back at him. He returned the smile, and they held that embrace for what seemed like hours. He then took his left hand and held it to his side. In response, Jade placed her left hand on his shoulder and her right hand into his left. The soft sound of music began to fill the air as the two danced in the field. Time began to stand still for the two lovers, and for them it was exactly what they wanted. Robbie smiled as Jade rested her head on his shoulder, sighing a content sigh.
"This is so perfect," the goth teen said dreamily.
"I know," the nerdy ventriloquist replied. As he finished, she looked up at him with a sad smile on her face, and a single tear rolling down her cheek, leaving a trail of mascara behind it. This caused Robbie to become worried.
"I'm just sorry that it's over now," she whispered.
Move your body right next to mine.
Feel the beat and we're lost in time.
I am yours and now you are mine,
Forever Baby.
Robbie Shapiro awoke to the familiar song that he and Rex had sung on numerous occasions playing from his alarm clock radio. His hand, still heavy from a long night's rest, reached for the snooze button and fell upon it. The music ceased, and Robbie laid there for a few minutes more, hoping to return back to the paradise he was forced to leave. His wish was not granted, however, as the alarm then went off a second time. He then got up, put on his glasses, and turned off the clock.
"Guess a little time is better than none at all," he muttered as he got up to go to the bathroom. He left Rex alone, seeing as how he claimed that he didn't need to wake up early for school, seeing as how he was perfect from sunrise to sunset. Robbie went through the motions of his daily routine; lazily brushing his teeth, making his curly hair wasn't too wild for the day, picking out his outfit, and waking up Rex.
"Man, why did you have to get me up now?" he angrily snapped. "I was dreaming of two Northridge girls, a pool full of vanilla pudding, and a PearPhone with unlimited video memory."
"Yeah, well, my dream was nice too," Robbie responded, "but we got to get to school now. So you can wait like me to continue your dream tonight."
"Speak for yourself," his wooden friend retorted. "Wake me when we get to Hollywood Arts." Robbie sighed as Rex went limp in his hands. He then walked out of his family's apartment, down to his bike, and set Rex in the basket. He then made the long trek to Hollywood Arts, his mind still stuck in the dream. Even though it had been months since the Prome, he knew that he would never forget those feelings, and was thankful that he was able to relive them in his dreams. He was so enraptured by the feelings of love and acceptance that hung in his mind, however, that he failed to notice that a car was backing out of a space.
"WHOOAAH!" Robbie cried out as he flipped over the trunk and landed on his back on the other side. He was sprawled on the asphalt, his bike tire bent into a kindergarteners first circle, and Rex was sent about twenty feet further than him near the café tables. It wasn't long before he heard the people begin to clamor about him. All of a sudden, a boy's voice rang from the crowd.
"NERD DOWN!" he shouted, causing everyone to burst out in uproarious laughter. Robbie felt the burn of embarrassment overtake his face as he got up, grabbed his bike, and dragged it towards the bike racks. He chained it up, hoping that pretending the accident never happened would soon cause the students to follow suit, and walked over to pick up Rex. He brushed him off, saw that he was a little scuffed but no worse for the wear, and walked into the building. As they approached Robbie's locker,
"Ooooww!" Rex moaned. "What were you thinking? You had precious cargo in your basket."
"Sorry," Robbie muttered as he began turning the tumbler. "I had something on my mind."
"Man, you keep living in that dream world, you're gonna become a vegetable in real life. Or worse, tofu!" the puppet warned to his master. But Robbie didn't show any signs of worry or fear. He just dazedly set his book bag in his locker and shut the door.
"Like anyone would notice," he muttered as he made his way to Sikowitz's classroom. As he walked in, he noticed Andre, Cat, and Tori were already there. Cat was the first to notice him come in, and began to politely wave. It didn't take long for the little red head to notice that Robbie had a few scrapes and cuts on his arms.
"Oh, Robbie, what happened?" she shouted, causing the others to notice their nerdy friend's wounds. They all got up to check on him.
"Yeah, Rob, what happened to you?" Andre asked.
"Did you have another run in with the mothers at the park?" Tori asked. While she was being serious, the reference still brought forth a few chuckles from the rest of the gang. They saw that Robbie wasn't appreciating their humor, and quickly stifled their laughter.
"Well," Robbie began to say, when all of a sudden a few other students walked in.
"Hey, it's the kid that did the crash-and-tumble off the trunk of the car!" one of them shouted, causing the group to laugh. Robbie hung his head in shame in response.
"Hey! It's not funny at all!" Rex shouted at them. Everyone looked at Rex in shock, surprised that for once he came to Robbie's defense rather than join in the laughter. He then followed with, "First off, the bike is trashed, meaning that I'll be late to watch Fox news tonight. Second off, I got it worse for the wear!"
The students' laughter not only returned, but was stronger than ever, causing Robbie to sit down at his seat, refusing to say a word to anyone.
"Thanks a lot, Rex," Robbie muttered under his breath.
"Anytime, Rob," Rex responded. Robbie then leaned back into his chair.
Please let this day get started soon, he silently begged. Then it can end quicker.
He then felt a strong pat on his shoulder. He turned to see Beck smiling back at him. Robbie then looked around, but didn't see her there, so he breathed a sigh of relief and anguish. Beck then took a chair next to him, and sat down.
"How's it going, Robbie?" he asked.
"Well, my bike's wrecked," Robbie began. "I've provided the entire student body with enough entertainment to last them the rest of the day, and Rex is mad that he's gonna miss Fox news tonight."
"Like I have said before, it is fair and unbiased television," Rex interjected. Beck let out small chuckles at their banter, and shook his head.
"Yeah, I saw that you're bike tire is bent out of shape," he said. "How about after school, we take it to my place and I'll fix it for you. Sounds good?"
Before Robbie could answer, Rex piped up, "You get Fox?" Beck then looked surprised and shifted his gaze around the room.
"Uhhh… I think so?" he replied. The puppet then nodded in approval.
"Thanks, Beck," Robbie said. "You think you'll be able to fix it?"
"Sure. I got some spare parts from my old bike. Besides, it'll be fun, too," Beck chuckled. Robbie joined in on the joking, seeing as how it wasn't at his expense this time. As they were laughing, however, they didn't notice the figure approach them.
"Ahem," a feminine voice said, interrupting the two friends. Beck looked up and smiled, while Robbie looked up and felt his blood run cold through his now rapidly beating heart.
"Hey, Babe," Beck said as he rose to kiss Jade. Robbie merely looked around awkwardly as the couple shared their moment. After a minute or two, they finally reentered the world and noticed Robbie.
"Hey, Jade," Robbie cheerily said. She responded by rolling her eyes and focusing on her coffee. Robbie felt his heart crash and shatter, but kept his true emotions bottled up.
"So, Jade, Robbie will be coming over after school so I can fix his bike…" Beck began to explain before a look of anger crept over Jade's face.
"I thought we were going out to dinner tonight," she said in a frustrated tone.
"Robbie needs my help," Beck explained. "Besides, it will only take, at most, 20 minutes. Plenty of time left to make the reservation."
"He can wait until tomorrow," she said, eyes focusing intently on Beck.
"He was in a bike accident," Beck retorted, remaining calm and cool. "His bike needs to get fixed today." Upon hearing that Robbie was in an accident, Jade began to inspect Robbie's injuries. She then raised an inquisitive eyebrow and a devilish smirk crept across her face.
"Is it the good kind of pain?" she asked in what Robbie could've sworn was a seductive tone. He wasn't sure how to respond, or if he even had the voice to do it, so Rex took over for him.
"Dang, woman!" he shouted. "You are one demented chick."
"Don't you forget it, puppet," she retorted as she wrapped her arm around Beck. He then patted Robbie on the shoulder.
"Alright, so we'll all ride back in my truck after school. Sounds like a plan?" Beck asked.
"Eh," Rex grunted.
"Sure, sounds good," Robbie nodded. The guys then turned their curious attention to Jade, who was focusing in on her coffee. She then felt the stares and looked up.
"Whatever," Jade said, rolling her eyes in indifference. Beck gave Robbie a thumbs-up as the two walked to their usual spot in the back of the classroom. Robbie stared sadly as they sat down, and then turned to face the front of the class. As he slouched his shoulders, he heard Rex chuckle to himself.
"What is it?" Robbie asked.
"Oh, nothing," Rex responded. "Just the fact that you're going to spend some time with the girl of your dreams and her boyfriend who has no idea that you like her or that you guys…need I say more?"
"No," Robbie whispered. As Rex shook his head and chuckled more, Robbie began to think to himself.
This is not going to be a good day at all.
Wow, you made it to the end. What did you think? Poor Robbie, right?
So, a review would be greatly appreciated, but only if you have the free time. If not, I can wait...
Now before I say goodbye, I'm gonna ask you to read my other story, Robbie vs. The Damned. Sure, I know that I'm taking a major gamble asking a primarily Rade audience to read a Cabbie fic, but if you just read it for the action rather than the romance I think you'd enjoy it. If not, don't worry. This is probably the only time I'll mention it on this story.
Anyway, I'll update soon, depending on the reviews(if any). Later.