a/n: Mmmkay. I don't know why but I only got two reviews for the last chapter. Anyways it's no biggie. I'm not mad, all of ya'll reviewers are still groovy. Well…get reading!
Disclaimer: I think we all know that I don't own this…unfortunately…
To my two lone reviewers:
Rockin Awesome X: Thanks! =-) oh and don't worry, I would never send Zack away. I'm not that cruel. --evil laugh-- lol just kidding.
Lilstummrgrl527: lol yeah I know it seemed to me like Freddy would be proud about coming up with a title for something… I don't know why. Oh yeah and the leg shaving comment was because I know some swimmers who shave their legs who are on the swimming/diving team at my school. And I figured they did the same thing when it came to water ballet…lol I didn't mean that as a gay stereo-type thing. Lol yeah Zack's freaking out with the palm pilot was a bit odd but I did research of palm-pilots online and I saw one for like $400.00 and I freaked out too so I kinda put my reaction into Zack. Lol. Thanks for thee niftay review! Oh and to answer your question about my other ff, the reason that Katie didn't except was because she was a stuck up w(b)itch I guess =-( and the fic was angst after all…but that's why I hardly ever right them. Cuz I like happy endings way more then sad ones
Okay on to the chapter.
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--Thursday-- (Summer's pov)
"MMMOOOMMM!!!" Summer screeched from her bedroom on the second floor. Causing Mrs. Hathaway to drop the glass she was cleaning into the sink. She rolled her eyes and climbed the stairs to her daughter's bedroom.
"Mom! I don't know what to get Zack for his birthday! And his party is tomorrow!" Summer said, worried and exasperated. She had never been to a birthday party for a boy who wasn't her cousin so she didn't know what to expect.
"Calm down! Just let me finish the dishes and then I'll take you to the mall. Okay? Do you want to bring a couple friends along?"
"Yeah…yeah that sounds good." Summer said, calming down and getting the phone to call Marta and Katie.
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By 6:00 they were all at the mall and Summer began her search.
"UGH! It is SO frustrating buying for a boy!" Summer said, after her, Marta and Katie exited a C.D. store.
"You know, I don't see why you couldn't have bought him that c.d. and the poster." Marta said, chuckling at Summer's scatterbrained behavior.
"Are you kidding me? That was totally wrong for Zack!"
"It was a Metallica c.d. and poster." Katie pointed out.
"It is too difficult to shop with simple minded people such as yourselves! Excuse me while I go on this search by myself! Goodbye! I will meet you the food court when I am done!" Summer huffed. And then she walked away.
"What was THAT about?" Katie asked, laughing.
"She probably wants to impress Zack tomorrow." Marta said thoughtfully.
"Yeah, she'll stop acting like a freak once Zack's birthday is over."
"Can't wait." Marta said, rolling her eyes. Then they both laughed and went into a vintage clothing store.
"I've never been in here before." Katie said, while gazing at the clothing on the rack.
"Me neither, but it looks like there is some good stuff in here, we should check it out." Marta said, while looking at a pair of acid washed torn-at-the-knee bellbottoms that looked like they were from some hippie from the 70's, and then carried on to an acid washer freak from the 80's. Then passed down to somebody from the 90's who didn't appreciate good clothes.
"Okay, I'm not one to say this often but, you should totally try those on!" Katie nearly squealed in excitement that her friend found something cute to wear.
"Okay!" Marta said excitedly.
While Marta was in the dressing room Katie was looking for something to wear to Zack's party tomorrow. That was when she bumped into…you guessed it, Freddy Jones!
"Geez Laweeze. You're everywhere! Don't you ever stay home?" Katie asked, pretending to act annoyed. He just smirked at her.
"You know, Posh, I think I preferred it better when you didn't talk." Freddy said, referring to how Katie acted before the band started. Katie stuck out her tongue at him and stomped on his converse covered foot with all her might. Causing him to grab it and start jumping around in pain. And causing Katie and Marta, who had come out of the dressing room, to laugh like 5 year olds who were just given the happy gas at the dentist.'
"Yeah that was really mature." Freddy said, recovering quickly from the jolt of pain when he saw two older blondes walk by. Katie looked at those girls with a hint of jealousy, but then pity, because they probably hadn't been introduced to the wonder that is rock. But when they started sauntering up to the trio she began to get worried. That was until they stepped in front of Freddy and began to pinch his cheeks.
"Awww what a CUTIE!" one of them said. The other one nodded her head vigorously in agreement. Freddy stood there, mortified.
"Yeah, he's my younger brother, he doesn't talk much though. You know, he's still scared of girls." Katie said. Biting the inside of her cheek to keep from laughing.
"Oh don't worry, one day when you're all grown up and a big boy, you'll start catching the ladies attention." The other blonde said as the two were walking away. She blew him a kiss and then went to catch up with her friend.
"Awww wittle Fweddy is still scawed of girls." Katie cooed. Before receiving a hard kick from Freddy.
"Ow! That hurt! You…butthead!" Katie said, trying to think of a decent retort.
"Oh wow, your wit astounds me." Freddy said, rolling his eyes.
"Okay lovebirds, before you two start having another go at each other, me and Katie have some shopping to do, Freddy we'll see you tomorrow…BYE!" Marta said, dragging Katie back into the thrift store so that she could buy those bellbottoms and so they could find Katie and Summer something to wear tomorrow.
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"Gosh, I didn't think shopping for boys would be this hard." Summer said to herself as she exited the 11th store that she had been to. Not that she was counting or anything. Over in the far corner of the mall she saw what looked like a record store. Curious, she went to see what it had in there.
Inside there was a twenty-something year old dude with a mohawk and way too many piercings. He kind of freaked Summer out so she decided to not go near the register and head towards the back of the store. She didn't see the so-called creepy guy come up behind her.
"Need some help?" he asked. For a freak, he had a normal sounding voice. Or at least that was what Summer concluded.
"umm nope…thanks anyways." Summer said, trying to avoid his eyes. And all of the piercings that surrounded them.
"Well okay, if you need any help just ask." He said, smiling as he left.
Fifteen minutes later, Summer was at the front desk.
"I uh…need some help." she said, embarrassed.
"Thought so. So what are you looking for?"
"A birthday present for my friend." Summer said.
"I see… is this friend a boy or a girl?" The man asked, lifting a pierced eyebrow.
"Er…um boy."
"What kind of music does he like?" The freaky dude asked, rubbing his pierced chin. (a/n: is it even possible to get your chin pierced?)
"Rock…any kind of rock." Summer said, without hesitation.
"How about the Ramones? Does he like the Ramones?" The man asked, leading her to the way back of the store. Summer was beginning to get suspicious.
"Yeah, they're one of his favorite bands." Summer said.
"This is one of their first demo-records. You know, when it was still Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, and Tommy." The weird dude said, handing Summer the demo-record. It was kind of beat up, but still in good shape. Then Summer noticed something that REALLY caught her eye.
"You know this is autographed right?" Summer asked, staring in awe at the dingy record cover.
"Oh…nope, I didn't. Well you seem like a pretty cool kid and so does your friend, because anybody who likes the Ramones is cool, so I'll sell the record to you for… Twenty bucks."
"Okay!" Summer near shouted. Getting out her wallet and handing the guy her cash.
"Oh, and what's your name?" She asked the dude, who was putting the album in a bag for her.
"Zack." The guy said.
"You know what? That's an awesome name." Summer said as she left the store. Waving to him on her way out.
When Summer was going to find Katie and Marta she heard their voices from a thrift shop. They were waving their hands frantically and calling her over.
"Would you two stop? It's embarrassing when you do that!" Summer said. Walking over to them fast so that they would stop acting immature. Katie rolled her eyes at Summer's comment and pulled her inside the thrift store.
"So, I see you found Zack's gift." Marta said, while she paid for those bellbottoms she had tried on earlier. Katie was next in line. She bought a Led Zeppelin shirt and a pair of black jeans.
"Summer, we have to find you something to wear to Zack's tomorrow." Katie said, while she handed the cashier woman her change.
"I agree. No offense Summer but I've seen your wardrobe and it's not that you have bad taste in clothes it's just that you should wear something new to Zack's you know?" Marta asked, looking through the racks, trying to find something suitable for Summer.
"Geez you guys, you're making it sound like I'm going to a wedding. It's just an eleventh birthday party for goodness sakes." Summer said. Not noticing that she had bought Zack an autographed record from one of the best bands that the punk-rock era had ever seen.
"Right, whatever." Katie said, as she pulled off a black shirt that said "Woodstock" on the front and then named all of the bands on the back. She handed it to Summer, while Marta got her some dark blue jeans that were torn in the knees. (haha I love that song Torn Jeans by Sonsofpitchesfangirl.)
"Hmm… I think this'll work." Katie said, while examining her and Marta's latest wardrobe creation.
"Me too. Good job Posh."
"Thanks, now Summer, go try those on." Katie demanded, as she threw the clothes at Summer who barely caught them. Summer rolled her eyes but went inside the dressing room and tried them on anyways.
"Okay, you are definitely wearing that. I don't care if I have to pay for it, you're wearing it." Marta said. As she did a look over of Summer.
"Ugh, fine, but can we get out of here? I have a headache from all this shopping." Summer said. Feeling defeated.
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"Well girls, what did you buy?" Mrs. Hathaway asked the girls as she was driving them home.
"We don't know what Summer bought Zack because she won't tell us, but, I bought him a Van Halen t-shirt and Marta bought him a Metallica c.d." Katie said.
"And, me and Katie bought Summer an awesome outfit to wear tomorrow." Marta said, smiling at Summer. Who was looking back at her from the passengers seat and sticking her tongue out.
'Well as long as you girls had fun."
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a/n: Crap! I tried fitting Zack's party in here but, it was like fighting a useless battle. You know? But i must say that i am thoroughly disgusted with myself for doing a whole chapter dedicated to the crazy art that is called shopping --shivers--. ah well, i guess another filler chapter can't hurt. BUT I PROMISE YOU THE NEXT CHAPTER IS ZACK'S GOD FORSAKEN 11TH BIRTHDAY!!!! and if i don't fulfill my promise then you can put me in a room with padded walls and make me listen to Britney Spears, The Spice Girls and Christina Aguilera until i hurt myself...deal?! okay...bye!
Special message to Sonsofpitchesfangirl: Thanks for reviewing my other story! And yes I think I might ask for your help on the sequel to this story. I have a big favor to ask you, but I'll get to that later! Anyways thanks for your review. You're groovy =-)
Disclaimer: I think we all know that I don't own this…unfortunately…
To my two lone reviewers:
Rockin Awesome X: Thanks! =-) oh and don't worry, I would never send Zack away. I'm not that cruel. --evil laugh-- lol just kidding.
Lilstummrgrl527: lol yeah I know it seemed to me like Freddy would be proud about coming up with a title for something… I don't know why. Oh yeah and the leg shaving comment was because I know some swimmers who shave their legs who are on the swimming/diving team at my school. And I figured they did the same thing when it came to water ballet…lol I didn't mean that as a gay stereo-type thing. Lol yeah Zack's freaking out with the palm pilot was a bit odd but I did research of palm-pilots online and I saw one for like $400.00 and I freaked out too so I kinda put my reaction into Zack. Lol. Thanks for thee niftay review! Oh and to answer your question about my other ff, the reason that Katie didn't except was because she was a stuck up w(b)itch I guess =-( and the fic was angst after all…but that's why I hardly ever right them. Cuz I like happy endings way more then sad ones
Okay on to the chapter.
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--Thursday-- (Summer's pov)
"MMMOOOMMM!!!" Summer screeched from her bedroom on the second floor. Causing Mrs. Hathaway to drop the glass she was cleaning into the sink. She rolled her eyes and climbed the stairs to her daughter's bedroom.
"Mom! I don't know what to get Zack for his birthday! And his party is tomorrow!" Summer said, worried and exasperated. She had never been to a birthday party for a boy who wasn't her cousin so she didn't know what to expect.
"Calm down! Just let me finish the dishes and then I'll take you to the mall. Okay? Do you want to bring a couple friends along?"
"Yeah…yeah that sounds good." Summer said, calming down and getting the phone to call Marta and Katie.
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By 6:00 they were all at the mall and Summer began her search.
"UGH! It is SO frustrating buying for a boy!" Summer said, after her, Marta and Katie exited a C.D. store.
"You know, I don't see why you couldn't have bought him that c.d. and the poster." Marta said, chuckling at Summer's scatterbrained behavior.
"Are you kidding me? That was totally wrong for Zack!"
"It was a Metallica c.d. and poster." Katie pointed out.
"It is too difficult to shop with simple minded people such as yourselves! Excuse me while I go on this search by myself! Goodbye! I will meet you the food court when I am done!" Summer huffed. And then she walked away.
"What was THAT about?" Katie asked, laughing.
"She probably wants to impress Zack tomorrow." Marta said thoughtfully.
"Yeah, she'll stop acting like a freak once Zack's birthday is over."
"Can't wait." Marta said, rolling her eyes. Then they both laughed and went into a vintage clothing store.
"I've never been in here before." Katie said, while gazing at the clothing on the rack.
"Me neither, but it looks like there is some good stuff in here, we should check it out." Marta said, while looking at a pair of acid washed torn-at-the-knee bellbottoms that looked like they were from some hippie from the 70's, and then carried on to an acid washer freak from the 80's. Then passed down to somebody from the 90's who didn't appreciate good clothes.
"Okay, I'm not one to say this often but, you should totally try those on!" Katie nearly squealed in excitement that her friend found something cute to wear.
"Okay!" Marta said excitedly.
While Marta was in the dressing room Katie was looking for something to wear to Zack's party tomorrow. That was when she bumped into…you guessed it, Freddy Jones!
"Geez Laweeze. You're everywhere! Don't you ever stay home?" Katie asked, pretending to act annoyed. He just smirked at her.
"You know, Posh, I think I preferred it better when you didn't talk." Freddy said, referring to how Katie acted before the band started. Katie stuck out her tongue at him and stomped on his converse covered foot with all her might. Causing him to grab it and start jumping around in pain. And causing Katie and Marta, who had come out of the dressing room, to laugh like 5 year olds who were just given the happy gas at the dentist.'
"Yeah that was really mature." Freddy said, recovering quickly from the jolt of pain when he saw two older blondes walk by. Katie looked at those girls with a hint of jealousy, but then pity, because they probably hadn't been introduced to the wonder that is rock. But when they started sauntering up to the trio she began to get worried. That was until they stepped in front of Freddy and began to pinch his cheeks.
"Awww what a CUTIE!" one of them said. The other one nodded her head vigorously in agreement. Freddy stood there, mortified.
"Yeah, he's my younger brother, he doesn't talk much though. You know, he's still scared of girls." Katie said. Biting the inside of her cheek to keep from laughing.
"Oh don't worry, one day when you're all grown up and a big boy, you'll start catching the ladies attention." The other blonde said as the two were walking away. She blew him a kiss and then went to catch up with her friend.
"Awww wittle Fweddy is still scawed of girls." Katie cooed. Before receiving a hard kick from Freddy.
"Ow! That hurt! You…butthead!" Katie said, trying to think of a decent retort.
"Oh wow, your wit astounds me." Freddy said, rolling his eyes.
"Okay lovebirds, before you two start having another go at each other, me and Katie have some shopping to do, Freddy we'll see you tomorrow…BYE!" Marta said, dragging Katie back into the thrift store so that she could buy those bellbottoms and so they could find Katie and Summer something to wear tomorrow.
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"Gosh, I didn't think shopping for boys would be this hard." Summer said to herself as she exited the 11th store that she had been to. Not that she was counting or anything. Over in the far corner of the mall she saw what looked like a record store. Curious, she went to see what it had in there.
Inside there was a twenty-something year old dude with a mohawk and way too many piercings. He kind of freaked Summer out so she decided to not go near the register and head towards the back of the store. She didn't see the so-called creepy guy come up behind her.
"Need some help?" he asked. For a freak, he had a normal sounding voice. Or at least that was what Summer concluded.
"umm nope…thanks anyways." Summer said, trying to avoid his eyes. And all of the piercings that surrounded them.
"Well okay, if you need any help just ask." He said, smiling as he left.
Fifteen minutes later, Summer was at the front desk.
"I uh…need some help." she said, embarrassed.
"Thought so. So what are you looking for?"
"A birthday present for my friend." Summer said.
"I see… is this friend a boy or a girl?" The man asked, lifting a pierced eyebrow.
"Er…um boy."
"What kind of music does he like?" The freaky dude asked, rubbing his pierced chin. (a/n: is it even possible to get your chin pierced?)
"Rock…any kind of rock." Summer said, without hesitation.
"How about the Ramones? Does he like the Ramones?" The man asked, leading her to the way back of the store. Summer was beginning to get suspicious.
"Yeah, they're one of his favorite bands." Summer said.
"This is one of their first demo-records. You know, when it was still Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, and Tommy." The weird dude said, handing Summer the demo-record. It was kind of beat up, but still in good shape. Then Summer noticed something that REALLY caught her eye.
"You know this is autographed right?" Summer asked, staring in awe at the dingy record cover.
"Oh…nope, I didn't. Well you seem like a pretty cool kid and so does your friend, because anybody who likes the Ramones is cool, so I'll sell the record to you for… Twenty bucks."
"Okay!" Summer near shouted. Getting out her wallet and handing the guy her cash.
"Oh, and what's your name?" She asked the dude, who was putting the album in a bag for her.
"Zack." The guy said.
"You know what? That's an awesome name." Summer said as she left the store. Waving to him on her way out.
When Summer was going to find Katie and Marta she heard their voices from a thrift shop. They were waving their hands frantically and calling her over.
"Would you two stop? It's embarrassing when you do that!" Summer said. Walking over to them fast so that they would stop acting immature. Katie rolled her eyes at Summer's comment and pulled her inside the thrift store.
"So, I see you found Zack's gift." Marta said, while she paid for those bellbottoms she had tried on earlier. Katie was next in line. She bought a Led Zeppelin shirt and a pair of black jeans.
"Summer, we have to find you something to wear to Zack's tomorrow." Katie said, while she handed the cashier woman her change.
"I agree. No offense Summer but I've seen your wardrobe and it's not that you have bad taste in clothes it's just that you should wear something new to Zack's you know?" Marta asked, looking through the racks, trying to find something suitable for Summer.
"Geez you guys, you're making it sound like I'm going to a wedding. It's just an eleventh birthday party for goodness sakes." Summer said. Not noticing that she had bought Zack an autographed record from one of the best bands that the punk-rock era had ever seen.
"Right, whatever." Katie said, as she pulled off a black shirt that said "Woodstock" on the front and then named all of the bands on the back. She handed it to Summer, while Marta got her some dark blue jeans that were torn in the knees. (haha I love that song Torn Jeans by Sonsofpitchesfangirl.)
"Hmm… I think this'll work." Katie said, while examining her and Marta's latest wardrobe creation.
"Me too. Good job Posh."
"Thanks, now Summer, go try those on." Katie demanded, as she threw the clothes at Summer who barely caught them. Summer rolled her eyes but went inside the dressing room and tried them on anyways.
"Okay, you are definitely wearing that. I don't care if I have to pay for it, you're wearing it." Marta said. As she did a look over of Summer.
"Ugh, fine, but can we get out of here? I have a headache from all this shopping." Summer said. Feeling defeated.
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"Well girls, what did you buy?" Mrs. Hathaway asked the girls as she was driving them home.
"We don't know what Summer bought Zack because she won't tell us, but, I bought him a Van Halen t-shirt and Marta bought him a Metallica c.d." Katie said.
"And, me and Katie bought Summer an awesome outfit to wear tomorrow." Marta said, smiling at Summer. Who was looking back at her from the passengers seat and sticking her tongue out.
'Well as long as you girls had fun."
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a/n: Crap! I tried fitting Zack's party in here but, it was like fighting a useless battle. You know? But i must say that i am thoroughly disgusted with myself for doing a whole chapter dedicated to the crazy art that is called shopping --shivers--. ah well, i guess another filler chapter can't hurt. BUT I PROMISE YOU THE NEXT CHAPTER IS ZACK'S GOD FORSAKEN 11TH BIRTHDAY!!!! and if i don't fulfill my promise then you can put me in a room with padded walls and make me listen to Britney Spears, The Spice Girls and Christina Aguilera until i hurt myself...deal?! okay...bye!
Special message to Sonsofpitchesfangirl: Thanks for reviewing my other story! And yes I think I might ask for your help on the sequel to this story. I have a big favor to ask you, but I'll get to that later! Anyways thanks for your review. You're groovy =-)