Sorry for the wait, I have no excuse, just late
Rhonda entered the next morning, giving herself a more than needed pep talk as she approached the front steps of the school.
Rhonda- "Ok Rhonda, all you need to do is tell Curly to come over to your house tonight for dinner in attempts to sooth your parents' request, then go to homecoming with him. What's the worst that could happen?" Just then memories of her fourth grade year when Curly held the dodge balls captive raced through her head, scaring her even more.
Rhonda- "Maybe you should talk to Arnold first." As she said that Rhonda was slightly patted on the shoulder and a familiar voice was heard.
Helga- "Crimney princess, talking to yourself in third person, and people say Thad is the crazy one. Well I guess it is only fitting as you are his date for Saturday." To that Rhonda rolled her eyes, but knew it was all good and fun and that Helga meant nothing by it.
Arnold- "Helga don't be rude, I'm sure Rhonda has a good reason for talking to herself, I mean you used to do it quite a lot." To that Rhonda smirked as both girls turned to face their football-headed friend.
Rhonda- "Well actually Arnold, I was hoping I would get to speak with you." After explaining her situation and what she believed to be the solution Arnold responded.
Arnold- "Rhonda I don't think having Cur...Thad play sick today would work won't they want to see him tomorrow. I think you should tell him that your parents want to meet him and then explain your feelings to him and see if you guys can come to an agreement and Thad is way different from the Curly we once knew and would probably act appropriately to your request." Rhonda then nodded in agreement, waving good-bye as she walked into the school looking for Thad.
She only makes it half way through the hall before hearing loads of chatter only to see Curly surrounded by a group of girls from the cheer team. She took one deep breath in and pushed her way through the group, almost tripping, as one of the girls stuck out their foot falling into the chest of the person she was searching for.
Thad- "I didn't think you would fall for me this easily." He lightly chuckled while helping Rhonda to her feet. Rhonda was now blushing only able to make out a small phrase.
Rhonda- "Curly can we please speak in private." Only able to feel the glares of the girls around her. He only nodded and bid the girls good-bye and he and Rhonda made it to a more secluded part of the hallway.
Thad- "So my dove, what is it you wanted to talked to me about in private?" Rhonda mentally convinced herself to talk to this now charming Curly for the first time to ask him for a favor.
Rhonda- "Cur...Thad my parents have requested your presence at our family dinner tonight at my house and I would like to ask you to please be on your best behavior." Thad only laughed a little then began speaking seriously.
Thad- "Rhonda, I would only be on my best behavior. I would not wish to trouble my sweet and her family with such a thing." She only brightened at hearing Thad agreeing to being on his best behavior.
Rhonda- "Thank you Cur...Thad it means so much..."
Thad- "But..." There it was, the 'but'.
Thad- "I would like to take you on a date tomorrow, say the milkshake place by Gerald's Field, after my ballet practice that ends at 6:30." She agreed and then head towards her locker after saying their good-byes. Ballet? She thought about what could possible make him take such a thing.
Well that happened. Sweet Thad dancing to come.
