Sorry for the long wait guys. Hope you enjoy the chapter.
A torrent of emotions tumbled in Carrie's mind. She needed to bring a date? With a boy? She barely knew any boys her own age. Spending time with a band full of girls didn't leave her much time to meet and greet with different boys. As a matter of fact, the only boy she even knew closely was Lenny.
Though Lenny was a boy, Carrie always tried to treat him as one of the girls. She figured it would make him feel more comfortable in the group of females. He helped out with the gigs, always went along with her crazy antics, and made her feel generally happy. Lenny was her best friend; she couldn't imagine her life without him.
A strange feeling emerged in her stomach at that last thought. Lenny was just a friend, a guy hanging with friends that just happen to be girls. He was no different than Kim or Konnie. Its not like they went on dates or anything. Or did they?
"That's it," she muttered.
She turned her eyes toward her rivals.
"Too bad Riffen" she mocked.
Corey, who had been busy coming up with his own solution to the dilemma, was suddenly brought to attention.
"Too bad what?" he cautiously asked.
Carrie smiled.
"I already have a date for the event"
Lenny stared at his band mate. When did this happen? How could Carrie have found a date so quickly? And how far could he run before Lenny would beat the crud out of him?
"Who's your date?" Corey asked, surprised that his eternal rival had found a date before him.
In a swift, fluid motion, Carrie wrapped around Lenny and pulled him closer. The sudden action by his crush caused the bassist's face to turn a deep shade of red.
"Lenny of course" Carrie smiled, "I wouldn't dream of going with anybody else".
The slow realization of what was happening, combined with his proximity to his crush, made Lenny almost burst with joy. This day was going better than he expected.
…...
Corey stared at the pair. He had no idea Carrie and Lenny were dating. This was bad. If Carrie had a date before him, the Newmans would be one step closer to the worldwide broadcast. He couldn't let that happen.
"Heh. I guess Lenny's happy about that" Laney suddenly spoke up.
Corey turned toward her, a thought forming in his head. Laney was a girl, though he sometimes seemed to forget that, and perfectly eligible of going to the event with him. They could go as friends, play the gig, and become world famous. The plan was perfect.
"Hey Carrie" he called out.
The vocalist of the Newmans stared at him. Her arm tightened around Lenny.
"What?"
"I already have a date too" Corey smiled.
Almost copying Carries previous movement just a few seconds ago, Corey placed his arm around his red-haired friend.
"Core?" the red-faced bassist looked at him questioningly.
"Roll with it Lanes. Its just to get us inside the event" Corey whispered.
Laney's face dropped. Of course it was. How could she ever think it would be anything more.
"Yeah" she said, turning toward the Newmans, "Me and Core are going together".
Carrie raised an eyebrow. She didn't think Corey had it in him to ask a girl out on a date.
"Well then. I guess we'll see you there" Carrie glared.
"I guess so" Corey frowned.
"Um, Corey?"
Corey turned around, the view of Kin appearing in his view.
"Yes"
"Where are Kon and I going to get dates?" the keyboardist asked.
"Yeah. And what about Konnie and me" Kim spoke up as well.
"Shoot. I completely forgot about that" Carrie scratched her head.
The two vocalists thought to themselves for a moment. Kin, Kon, Kim, and Konnie, all stared at their friends, a curious look on their faces.
"I have an idea," Corey suddenly said.
Carrie nodded.
"So do I" she said.
The two spoke for a quick second before turning to their friends.
"Carrie and I have an idea. As much as the idea disgusts me to my very Core…"
"Trust me. Its not any better for us either"
"We decided that the two pairs could go together. Kin would go with Kim, and Kon with Konnie. This would insure both bands are able to get in, as well as provide equal chance for the main show".
"What!" Kin shouted.
Kon stared in place for a moment, lost in his own thoughts.
"Sure, why not" he shrugged.
Kin grabbed his brother.
"Are you crazy bro? You want to go on a date with a Newman?" Kin began shaking his twin back and forth.
"Like going on a date with you losers is any better" Kim glared.
"Calm down dude. All we need to do is appear to be on a date. We'll get in. play, and it'll be fine" Kon tried to calm his frantic twin.
Kin sighed.
"Fine. If they're okay with it, so am I"
Kim and Konnie give a quick glance to each other. Their eyes lock for a moment before they both turn toward the guys and nod.
Corey smiled.
"Perfect. Now that's that all done with, lets go practice!"
Corey grabbed Laney, swung her onto his back, piggyback style, and began running home. The two twins ran after him, giving wheezing breaths as they followed.
"Lets go Newmans" Carrie raised her fist in the air.
Her band mates cheered, and they to left to practice.
Time Before Event: 11 Hours.