"Well how about we hang with you till this guy shows up, if he shows up that is," Rad said.
Enid slapped him upside the head. "OW!"
"Thanks guys, but I'll be fine," Krystal said and got up. "I'm going to restock the shelves before my break."
She walked off.
"We're going to spy on her aren't we?" K.O asked once Krystal was out of earshot.
"Definitely," Enid and Rad agreed.
When closing time came around Enid, Rad and K.O watched Krystal from the roof of the bodega.
"See anything yet?" K.O asked.
"Krystal leaning on the dumpster and rat the size of cat," Enid said looking through her binoculars.
"Guys! Someone's coming!" Rad looking through his telescope.
"Can you tell who it is?" K.O asked.
"No,"
Raymond walked up to Krystal wearing an oversized gray and green hoodie with the hood up and jeans. In his right hand was a bouquet of black and blue roses.
"You showed up," Krystal said
"Why wouldn't have I? These are for you," He said giving her the roses.
"Black and blue roses, how'd you know?" Krystal asked in surprise.
"I may may not have looked at your social media page," Raymond said. "Let's go."
"Depends, where are we going?" Krystal asked.
"That's a surprise, you'll have to trust me."
Krystal sighed and hooked her arm with his. "If this is a trap I will hurt you."
"Its not a trap," Raymond smiled.
The two walked into the clearing in the woods were a concert was set up. A lot of people from the plaza were dancing and hanging out. The band on the stage was a group of teen monsters; a vampire, a cyclops, a gorgon and a harpy.
"Dude, a Siren concert?! How'd you know?!" Krystal said over the loud music.
"Again, social media! Come on let's dance!"Raymond said pulling her into the crowd.
"Did you guys see where they went?" Enid asked as they ran into the clearing.
"No clue, they're in that crowd!" Rad yelled.
Krystal and Raymond were dancing to the music. He watched Krystal dance. He kept his movements slow and small, so that his hood wouldn't fall down. Krystal laughed and pulled him further into the crowd, closer to the stage.
[Intro:]
It's a truth that in love and war,
World's collide and hearts get broken,
I want to live like I know I'm dying,
Take up my cross, not be afraid
Raymond smiled as Krystal and a few others sang along with the song.
[Chorus:]
Is it true what they say, that words are weapons?
And if it is, then everybody best stop steppin',
Cause I got ten in my pocket that'll bend ya locket,
I'm tired of all these rockers sayin' come with me,
Wait, it's just about to break, its more than I can take,
Everything's about to change,
I feel it in my veins, its not going away,
Everything's about to change.
Enid, Rad and K.O ran closer to the stage.
[Solo:]
It creeps in like a thief in the night,
Without a sign, without a warning,
But we are ready and prepared to fight,
Raise up your swords, don't be afraid,
[Chorus:]
Is it true what they say, that words are weapons?
And if it is, then everybody best stop steppin',
Cause I got ten in my pocket that'll bend ya locket,
I'm tired of all these rockers sayin' come with me,
Wait, it's just about to break, its more than I can take,
Everything's about to change,
I feel it in my veins, its not going away,
Everything's about to change.
Raymond grabbed Krystal by the arm and pulled her to his chest so that their faces were inches apart.
[Solo:]
This is a warning, like it or not,
I break down, like a record spinning,
Gotta get up,
So back off,
This is a warning, like it or not,
I'm tired of listenin', I'm warning you, don't try to get up,
K.O saw Krystal and Raymond as he leaned in and kissed Krystal on the lips. K.O gasped as what Krystal did next.
[Bridge:]
There's a war going on inside of me tonight,
(Don't be afraid) [x2]
There's a war going on inside of me tonight.
[Outro:]
Wait, it's just about to break, its more than I can take,
Everything's about to change,
I feel it in my veins, its not going away,
Everything's about to change,
It's just about to break, its more than I can take,
Everything's about to change,
I feel it in my veins, its not going away,
Everything's about to change.
Krystal glared and punched him, sending him into the air. She flew up and kicked him, sending him flying miles away. She landed with a huff and walked to K.O.
"Everything okay?" K.O asked.
"What was that about?" Enid asked.
Krystal stood quite for a bit. "I don't kiss on the first date," She said.
Raymond landed in the Boxmore parking lot with a crash.
"That could have gone better…." He muttered as he limped into the building.
"Dude you look like you got shot out of a cannon, what happened?" Darrelle asked.
"I kissed her and she went on ninja on me. I don't think this going to work," he said throwing his hoodie on the table.
"What's that on your hoodie?" Shannon asked.
Raymond picked it up and saw Krystal's phone number in her boot print. He held the hoodie close to his chest and smiled.
"I got her number…." he whispered.
"What?" Shannon and Darrelle asked.
"I GOT HER NUMBER!" He shouted, causing his siblings to fall over in surprise.
Back at K.O's house Krystal and K.O were getting ready for bed. Krystal washed her face as K.O asked her questions about her date.
"So how was it?" He asked.
"It was weird, but nice," she said.
"Kids, bedtime!" Carol said.
Krystal ruffle's K.O's hair and gets in bed. As she was falling asleep her phone buzzed. It was Raymond.
"So, tonight was fun :)" He texted
"Yeah, sorry about the whole kicking you think, I don't kiss on the first date :p" she responded
"Yeah…. What was with that?"
"I don't kiss on the first date, that's a third date thing. ;)"
"Oh… Wait does that mean we're having a second date?!"
" How about the movies next Friday night?"
"Sure! :D G'night Phoenix 3"
"Night Bolt Brain :P"
Krystal set her phone down and fell asleep.