Yay, yay, yay. I finally got an A in Literature and History. I'm still getting Bs in Language though :( How? I speak English? How do I not get an A easily? Anyway, enough of me. On with the story! Hey, that rhymes! :)

Disclaimer: Swac will one day be mine, but that day is not today.

Chapter 23 – Meet the parents

CPOV:

It was Saturday, which gave me plenty of time to prepare for tonight, but I had to do it subtly so my parents wouldn't get suspicious.

I inconspicuously added to my normal chores to clean the bathroom and dust every inch of the house. I went shopping and got steak for tonight, knowing that we'd eat fancy food with company around. Sonny's mum was coming too as she wanted to see Selena again as she hadn't seen her since she was ten.

After cleaning the house I showered ad anxiously chose an outfit for tonight. I wanted it to say 'cool' yet 'sophisticated' and still not trying too hard. Eventually I went for a pair of dark jeans and a white top that emphasised my muscles. Across the front it had a splash of black and red and the words, "Born to Rock."

After I was ready, a whole hour early, I started to pace my room and wait for her arrival. Not long after I began pacing my sister came in and told me to stop because I was creating a draft. I sat on my bed and listened to my alarm tick away each second until I would see her again.

SPOV:

It was Saturday, which gave me plenty of time to prepare for tonight.

I was anxious. My mum had decided to come so I didn't need to worry about getting dressed up subtly. I arranged my clothes and make up and jewellery before taking a long, hot shower.

When I stepped out and wrapped my body in a white fluffy towel I went straight to my curlers. My hair had a natural wave, but not proper angel curls, which was what I was doing for tonight. I wasn't dressing up fully, but I was determined to impress, seeing as every time Mr Cooper saw me I was ill, half-dead or ten years old.

After curling my hair to perfection I got dressed, slipping the clothes on carefully. I was wearing a white skirt that came to just above my knees and made my legs look long, this and tan. With the skirt I was wearing white pumps – I didn't want to risk heels – and a white tank top, over which I was wearing a light purple one shouldered top with artistic rips in it. I love the shirt because it really suited me. At first I had been worried about wearing white, with white being a wedding colour, but I was going to a friend's and a…friend's house.

I pondered for a while on what Chad and I were, but it made me more nervous, especially after that day dream, so I moved on to other subjects and my make-up. I kept the make-up light and simple, not wanting to overdo it.

Before I knew it, it was quarter to four and time to leave. Mum was wearing a long skirt, which was black and a lovely golden coloured top that complimented her natural highlights.

We arrived quicker than I thought possible, rang the doorbell and waited.

I had never been to Chad's house before and I was intrigued. It was beautiful and much like the one from my daydream, except it was brick and didn't have roses. It was shaped slightly differently too and the surroundings were different.

CPOV:

The doorbell rang at two minutes to four. She was early. I rushed down the stairs and then remembered myself and slowed to a walk; this was meant to just be the friend of my sister, not my potential girlfriend, fiancé, wife. Woah! Chad, get a grip, I told myself. I needed to be focused, not daydreaming.

Selena opened the door and I saw her. Her beauty hit me powerfully. Her hair, clothes and make up were all, perfect. She was perfect.

Selena, recognising her, pulled her into a tight hug, before hugging Connie slightly more gently.

"Hello Mrs Munroe." She said politely. "It's great to see you again."

"It's lovely to see you too, Selena. Oh, and call me Connie. Chad does."

My sister turned and raised an eyebrow at me. I smirked. My sister was such a girl. She was wearing a dress, not a really fancy one, just a casual one, but a dress all the same. It was floaty and yellow.

"I love your dress." Sonny commented.

"I love your top. Where'd you get it?" The girls went off into the world of fashion and soon it was time for dinner. I was trying to appear aloof and Sonny was doing the same, but we were both miserable because of the attempt.

Small talk and catching up filled the conversation topics for the evening. As I helped mum clear the dinner things away she whispered to me.

"I really like Sonny. She's grown into such a beautiful young woman. Are you interested in her?" I gave a non-committal shrug, but on the inside I was secretly glad that she approved. Mum must have seen this because she then said, "Go for it son. She'd be a lovely addition to the family." She smiled and walked off, returning to the main conversation.

Soon it was time of Sonny and her mum to leave and I obviously couldn't kiss her goodbye. The parents were hugging and Selena and Sonny hugged. I formed my plan while they did so. I was glad everyone got on so well.

I stepped up and hugged Sonny. She hugged me back and we stood, held in each other's embrace for much too long. I thought I heard a camera click from the porch, but dismissed this as ridiculous; the paparazzi didn't know where I lived because I kept it secret.

Just before I let her go, I whispered into her ear, "Will you be my girlfriend?" I didn't even expect her to hear as my shyness made me quiet, but when she pulled away she gave me a radiant smile and nodded enthusiastically. I kissed her cheek. Again, I heard the strange clicking sound and decided it was crickets.

She left and I stood and watched her car go.

AWW. Channy found love and Chad finally plucked up the courage to ask her! Surprise next chapter. Review, please!