Chapter 7:Dinner night
It's been a few days since the triplets moved in. One day, Kendore and Doris invited Greg's family for dinner.
"Rex! Max! I need you guys to send the invitations to the Heffleys." Doris said popping her head out of the kitchen.
"But mom, we're busy too, can't you see we're playing Twisted Wizards? Why don't you ask Tracy to help you out." The twins replied.
"But I have to help mom…" Tracy said.
"It's ok, sweetie. I'll handle it. Just go." Doris said.
"Bye sis! And don't spend too much time talking to your boyfriend!" Rex said.
"Rodrick is not my boyfriend!" Tracy yelled.
"Says the girl who's blushing!" Max stuck his tongue out.
Tracy just rolled her eyes and walked to Greg's house. Tracy rang the doorbell and after a moment, someone opened the door.
"Hello, Mrs. Heffley. I'm sorry to bother you." Tracy greeted Mrs. Heffley.
"Tracy, what can I do for you?" Mrs. Heffley smiled back.
"My mom sent me here to invite you and your family for a dinner at my house this evening. Would you like to come?" Tracy asked.
"I would be delighted to come. What time is it?" Mrs. Heffley asked.
"Around 6. Is the timing just about right?" Tracy asked.
"Yes. Would you like to come in for a glass of water?" Mrs. Heffley asked.
"No thanks, I need to go back and help my mom." Tracy declined Mrs. Heffley's offer politely.
"How nice of you. If only Greg and Rodrick were half good as you…" Mrs. Heffley said.
"Mrs. Heffley, where are Greg and Rodrick?" Tracy asked looking around.
"Oh! Greg is at his room playing games with Rowley and Rodrick is sleeping in his room." Mrs. Heffley replied rolling her eyes.
"Well, I should be getting back now. Goodbye, Mrs. Heffley." Tracy said as she walked home.
That evening, at the Heffley's…
"Rodrick! Greg! We should be leaving now!" Mrs. Heffley yelled at the top of her lungs downstairs.
"Coming, mom!" Greg said coming out dressed in a navy blue colour shirt and dark brown trousers.
"I'm ready to go now." Rodrick came out wearing a black shirt and dark blue jeans.
"Man, Rodrick! Why are you dressed like that? Are you wearing cologne?" Greg sniffed Rodrick and asked.
"Rodrick, sweetie. I don't think it's necessary to wear cologne. You look fine just the way you are." Mrs. Heffley said.
"I just want to make a good impression for the triplets' family." Rodrick explained as his face turned a little pink.
"More like making a good impression on Tracy…" Greg murmured smirking.
"What did you say?!" Rodrick raised a fist.
"Ahem! We should be going." Mr. Heffley said.
A few minutes later…
"Dingdong~" the doorbell rang.
"I'll go get it!" Kendore and Doris went to open the door.
"Hey Greg, Manny, Frank, Susan, and Rodrick! Do come in." Kendore and Doris greeted.
"Hi there." Rex, Max and Tracy greeted.
Rex and Max sniffed and said: "Who's been putting on perfume?"
"It's call cologne, dork!" Rodrick said feeling slightly annoyed.
"What's a cologne?" Tracy asked curiously.
"Cologne is a kind of perfume used by men." Rodrick explained.
"So, it's a males' perfume?" Tracy asked.
"Sort of…" Rodrick answered.
"But you're not a man yet, you're just a teenager like the rest of us." Rex said.
"He does make it a point." Greg said as Rodrick glared.
"Ahem! Dinner time." Kendore said.
Kendore and Doris sat together on the left, Mr. and Mrs. Heffley sat on the right, Manny sat between Mr. and Mrs. Heffley, Greg and Max sat beside Mrs. Heffley, while Max sat opposite Greg and Max, Tracy and Rodrick sat together.
"Mom, dad. Here are some vegetables for you." The triplets gave their parents some vegetables.
"Thank you." Kendore and Doris said.
"Mr. and Mrs. Heffley, here are some vegetables for you as well." The triplets gave Mr. and Mrs. Heffley some vegetables as well.
"Rodrick, here's a piece of fish for you." Tracy gave Rodrick a piece of steamed fish and smiled.
"Gee, thanks…" Rodrick blushed.
Later, the adults were having some coffee outside the yard, while Rex, Max and Greg were playing video games, Tracy and Rodrick were chatting while doing the dishes.
"So, Tracy, what's your favourite hobby?" Rodrick asked as he wiped the plates clean.
"Drawing comics, listening to music and watching Singaporean drama. What's your favourite hobby?" Tracy replied.
"Playing drums, watching TV and sleeping." Rodrick answered.
"You like sleeping? That's an unusual hobby." Tracy said giggling.
"I sleep 36 hours once, and I didn't even notice until I woke up." Rodrick said as Tracy laugh amused.
"Wow! That's impressive. You're quite special!" Tracy said smiling.
"What? You…you think I'm special?" Rodrick asked looking away blushing.
"Uh-huh! Not every guy I met is as special as you. You're not bad for a guy, your passion for music is strong. I've heard your band playing music a couple of times. To be honest, Rex, Max and I like rock-and-roll music too and I can tell they also like your band's music." Tracy praised Rodrick smiling.
"Really? Most people hate our style of music, and we don't have any fans." Rodrick blushed.
"Well, now you have three fans right behind you. By the way, if you have a band, shouldn't your parents and your brothers give you moral support?" Tracy motivated Rodrick.
"My dad is against it, my mom insists I form a family band and my brothers hate my music. So, I'm guessing you and your brothers are one of my first fans. But I don't think your brothers don't like me." Rodrick said as his cheeks turned slightly pink.
"My brother always teased you, that's the way they bond with others, so keep it in mind! Your hands are a little wet, use this kitchen towel to wipe your hands dry" Tracy gave Rodrick a kitchen towel.
Meanwhile, the adults happened to pass by and saw Tracy and Rodrick chatting and laughing. They just smiled and went away.
"It looks like your son is very fond of my daughter." Kendore said.
"Fond of? I think it's more likely that he likes your daughter." Mr. Heffley rolled his eyes.
"I think its sweet, at least Tracy has an admirer now. But, they better not hitch off soon, thay will be having the 'talk' with me and Ken." Doris said.
"Uh-huh! I could tell he has feelings for Tracy. If those two ever get together, we might be relatives by marriage." Mrs. Heffley chuckled.
"Very funny, Susan. You still haven't lost your humor." Doris giggled.
"Hey mom, hey dad, hello Mr. and Mrs. Heffley!" Tracy suddenly came out with Rodrick beside her.
"Hey kids. Tracy, get Greg downstairs, we'll be leaving soon." Mr. Heffley said.
"Ok!" Tracy replied as she went upstairs.
After a while, Greg and his family were about to leave.
"Tracy, why don't you give Rodrick a good night kiss?" Greg sneered.
"Gregory Heffley, if I obeyed your commands, I'll tell Holly your little nickname." Tracy sabotaged.
"Hehe, I was just kidding…" Greg gulped and laughed nervously.
"Don't kids get along nicely? Well, I hope you all will drop by next week if you're free." Doris said.
"Rodrick, there's something on your back. Let me get that for you." Greg, Max and Rex said as they slapped Rodrick's back and Rodrick accidentally kissed Tracy on the forehead. Both of them let go, Tracy's cheeks turned pink and Rodrick blushed.
"Aw~Wodwick likes Twacy." Manny said.
"Hi-5!" Greg, Rex and Max did a high five.
"Tracy, I…um…" Rodrick was embarrassed.
"Well…good night." Kendore and Doris waved goodbye.
"See you tomorrow!" Mr. and Mrs. Heffley waved back.
"So, Rodrick…How's your first kiss?" Greg asked smirking.
"Shut up!" Rodrick blushed angrily.
After a while, Rodrick texted Tracy.
"Listen, Tracy…I'm so sorry about what happened just now…It was an accident, I swear. Please forgive me."
"It's okay, I know you didn't mean it. I forgive you, just pretend that never happened."
"Ok! Night!"
"Goodnight!"
That night, Rodrick couldn't stop thinking about Tracy. While Tracy was being teased by her brothers.
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