The next day both Manny and Frida got ready to see each other even though they said it wasn't a date they tried their best to look nice. They both took showers, combed their hair, and picked out their best clothes. Manny put hair gel in his hair and tried to shave even though he only had few whiskers.
Rodolfo have you seen my aftershave? Grandpapi asked.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
I think I found it Papi.
Ow! Men call this soothing? Manny groaned.
Miho what are you doing? Rodolfo asked.
Nothing just getting ready he said brushing his bteeth.
Oh that's right you have a date today.
Manny choked and spit his toothpaste out.
Dad! It's not a date it's just two friends hanging out.
OK then-
He sniffed the air.
Are you wearing my cologne?
Uh...Hey look it's mom!
Where?
Rodolfo raced downstairs giving Manny a chance to leave. Meanwhile Frida was brushing her hair and putting on make up which is normal for most fifteen year old girls but for someone like Frida it was strange.
Frida! Her sisters screamed. Did you steal our make up to pull pranks again?
Uh yes she lied.
They burst into her room and found her putting on red lipstick Frida froze in terror.
Wait a minute you're putting on lipstick Anita said.
And are you wearing mom's perfume? Nikita asked.
Yes..no...maybe
Alright spill! This is the first time we've seen you steal make up and actually wear it Anita cried.
Oh my gosh! It's boy isn't it? Nikita said.
No!
It is! They squealed. Who is it?
Well first of all it's not a date and second it's Manny she sighed.
Oh! Saw that coming Anita said. You two were bound to end up together.
We are not dating! Frida screamed. By now her cheeks were pink with embarrassment.
Relax we won't tell Papa Nikita said. But you better get going before he suspects something.
Frida rolled her eyes and went outside making sure her father didn't see the make up or smell the perfume. Later she met Manny by a bus stop both were surprised by how they looked. Manny's eyes got wide, his jaw dropped, and hearts started popping around his head. That's when he realized he was acting like his dad when he drooled over his mom and snapped out of it.
Wow you look great he said.
Thanks so where to?
Um you wanna just walk around until an idea comes to mind?
Yeah sure she said.
They spent the whole evening together they had dinner, saw a movie, and went for a romantic walk through the park. It was a lovely night, the stars were out and the moon was full they stopped at a fountain and talked.
Tonight was great Frida said.
I know I forgot how much fun it is to hang out with you.
Can I ask you something?
Sure what is it?
Um do you have a girlfriend?
No why?
Just wondering because of what you told me yesterday she said blushing. I guess being a El tiger helps you get a lot of girls.
To be honest they're a little crazy one of them tried to cut a lock of my hair.
Whoa creepy dude!
Tell me about it, so what have you been doing?
Me and my band have been playing a lot of concerts and I have been avoiding Zoe Aves's pranks and getting revenge she laughed. One time she tried to pour a bucket of paint on my head so I shoved ice down her pants.
They both laughed for a long time then Manny plucked a Rose off of a bush band gave it Frida.
What's this for?
For not being around my friend a lot.
They gazed at each other his brown eyes with her blue eyes they started to lean in closer. Time seemed to be slowing down and just as their lips were about to touch a siren was heard. Emiliano was in a police car yelling through a microphone.
Alright! Break it up! Break it up! He yelled. I've been looking all over for you young lady! And you Rivera you are so lucky I don't have my taser!
Papa let it go! It was just dinner and movie! She cried angry over his display of over protectiveness which was embarrassing.
Get in the car!
Ugh! I'm so sorry! I'm so embarrassed!
Hey don't worry about it Manny reassured. See ya later.
Good night she said in soft, sweet voice that made him blush.
Good night he said back. Once she was in the car she smelled the Rose and sighed with happiness much to her father's annoyance. When the car was gone Manny spun his belt buckle, turned into El tigre, and took off running.
Wha-hoo! He cried as he launched himself in the air. He was overwhelmed with love and joy he had never felt so happy in his life. Little did he know that his special night had been witnessed by a skeleton who had been cleverly hidden in the shadows as he watched them. He smiled wickedly and called Sartana with a communicator she had given him.
Sartana I think we finally found El tigre's greatest weakness he chuckled.
