Disclaimer: What's the verdict? It's not the death penalty but I don't own DBZ or 'Dance With My Father' by Luther Vandros' song or 'Be' by Jessica Simpson. I also don't own 'Since You've Been Gone' by Kelley Clarkson and 'Addicted to You' by Simple Plan.
Just a question: ARE ALL MY REVIEWERS REPUBLICAN? Nothing is wrong with that, of course, but it's just that I was reading my reviews to 'Insults to Bush and Kerry', which is highly unbiased, and everybody who read it seemed to be Republican. SonChan, is Republican, which she has announced to me in our political war, and I'm a Democrat, or will be, and I want to know if any democrats are reviewing me. Is that wrong? I've given up on saying Bush should've lost and Kerry should've won because they won't get me into heaven, will they? So that's enough of my babbling, on to 'Betrayal'!
Betrayal
Chapter 4
It's a Date! OMG! It's a Date!
Friday. It was Friday. School was over and it was Friday. That meant that the date was real soon. Real soon. Drea was getting nervous. What if Luke didn't like her? What if she seemed desperate for going with him? Should they have waited before they went out? They only knew each other for about a couple of hours! Was she rushing into things?
"NO!" Drea shouted aloud.
She didn't want to think about these things. It was only the first date! It wasn't like they were getting married or something like that! Married… Something odd was in her family. Her father and her mother had gotten together, they hadn't been boyfriend or girlfriend anyone else. Gohan and Videl were going to get together, that was a fact, even if they wouldn't admit it themselves. But then, Drea thought, there was me. She had gone on dates before, but were they actually boyfriends? Come to think about it, Gohan had gone on a date before Videl came into the picture. What if Luke came to her boyfriend? Would that mean they might get married? Drea shook her head. She was looking too far into the future again. She always did that. It was one of her wild and crazy habits, looking into the future was. Drea walked over to her dresser and looked into her mirror. She really wasn't that pretty. What if Luke thought she was ugly and dumped her? Her father told her that he thought she was beautiful, but who cared what your father thought? They were supposed to say that kind of stuff. Drea checked her watch. It was 6: 45. It was about time to head towards the Pizza Shark. Stuffing a brush into her purse and ran out of her room to the front door. But, her father confronted her halfway there.
"DAD!" Drea complained. "I really need to go."
"When will I get to meet this boy?" Goku asked.
"This boy's name is Luke and you don't meet him on the first date. Try the third. I need to know if he's good dating material." Drea answered. "Can I go now?"
"Be home by curfew!" Goku called.
Drea rolled her eyes and ran out the door. ChiChi, who was watching the whole confrontation, was laughing on the couch. Goku turned around, confused at why she was laughing.
"What's so funny?" he asked.
"You." ChiChi replied still in a laughing fit.
"Me?" he asked raising his eyebrows.
"Yes." She replied straightening herself out. "You're acting so unlike yourself. You're acting normal?"
"Normal?"
"Uh-huh. You're acting like almost any normal father would when his only daughter goes out on a date, like an annoying over-protective jerk."
Goku raised his eyebrows at her. He was acting like an annoying over-protective jerk? That was what normal fathers did? This was confusing. Really confusing. He just didn't want Drea's heart to be broken. Was that wrong? Was that overly protective? He didn't thin so.
"But don't worry." ChiChi went on. "My father was the same when I said I wanted to marry you. But look how our relationship turned out. We're happily married with three children. Is that good or what?"
ChiChi was smiling and Goku was wearing the trademark 'Son grin'. She was right. Their relationship was good. It wasn't 'Leave it to Beaver' perfect, but it seemed as perfect as it could possible get. There were some hitches. You didn't need Scooby Doo to figure out that mystery, of course, but good. Even with what ChiChi had said, he still had a bad feeling about this Luke character…
Drea stood outside the Pizza Shark. No turning back now, she thought. She looked at her watch, 7:05. Good, she wasn't late. Taking a deep breath, Drea entered the pizza parlor. There were plenty of tables everywhere and it was fairly crowded. She saw a few people from school there, mainly the preps or jocks. She scanned the room for Luke and found him sitting at a table in the corner. He saw her and waved. Well, at least he didn't stand me up, Drea thought with a smirk. Drea glided over to the table and sat down opposite of Luke. They said hello and looked at the menu.
"So…want an order of breadsticks for an appetizer?" he asked.
"Sure." Drea replied.
The date was staring off fairly well. He had guessed that she loved breadsticks. They talked and ordered drinks when a waitress name Kiyoka asked them for their order. Drea blushed when Luke asked he what kind of pizza she wanted.
"So, what do you want?" he asked.
"Well, can I have a medium meat lovers pizza?" Drea asked Kiyoka.
Kiyoka raised an eyebrow at Drea. Drea was blushing madly. Luke would think she was a freak. But oddly enough, he ordered the same. Drea looked up at him and he smirked. Wow, he must be hungry.
"I have a big appetite." Luke said. "I guess you do too."
"Yeah…"Drea mumbled, blushing.
All of a sudden, a person came up on the Pizza Shark's stage. Drea then remembered what day it was. Every other Friday the Pizza Shark would host a Karoke (did I spell that right?) night and have a fifty dollar prize for the winner. That night must've been it. Drea and Luke watched as some people tried to sing. They joked about how horrible they were. A memory then entered Drea's mind…
Flashback…"Hey, Drea, I have an awesome idea!" Hannah announced.
"What?" fourteen-year-old Drea asked her best friend.
"Let's start a band. Hear me out, I know you're a good singer and I'm a pretty good guitarist. All we need is a drummer and a keyboardist. We'd be great!" Hannah exclaimed.
Hannah was Drea's best friend. They had known each other for about four years and were really tight. Hannah had shocking red hair and emerald green eyes. Freckles dappled her creamy face and her two front teeth were slightly larger than a normal person's was. Hannah had a good idea, but how would they start a band.
"How?" Drea asked.
"Easy. We'd put an ad in the newspaper. Plenty of people would want to be in a band. We'll make it an all girls band too!" Hannah said happily.
"All right! Let's!" Drea smiled.
End Flashback…They did get a band together, but it didn't last long. Hannah's parents were missionaries, so they had to move. It was to Brazil, far away. The band, which was titled Hidden Secrets, broke up after it. They did have twelve gigs though. They hung out together again, at the Martial Arts tournament. They played together on the corner of the street and they made twenty dollars each off of it. But Drea felt horrible afterwards. She didn't know her father was there.
Flashback…
"Alright gang! Let's play 'Dance With My Father'!" Drea shouted.
"Nice." Gina Garcias, the drummer shouted.
Drea looked forward at the crowd and began to sing. Her voice flowed out around the crowd. She could see her friends in front of her.
Back when I was a childBefore life removed all the innocence
my father would lift me high and dance with my mother and me
And then spin me around till I feel asleep
Then up the stairs he would carry me
and I knew for sure I was loved
If I could get another chance
another walk
Another dance with him
I'd play a song that would never end
How I'd love, love, love
To dance with my father again
when me and my mama would disagree
to get my way I would run from her to him
He'd make me laugh just to comfort me
Then finally make me do just what my mama said
Later that night
When I was asleep he left a dollar under my sheet
never dreamed that he would be gone from me
If I could steal one final glance
One final step
One final dance with him
I'd play a song that would never ever end
cause I'd love, love, love
to dance with my father again
Sometimes I'd listen outside her door
and I'd hear how my mama cried for him
I'd pray for her even more than me
I'd pray for her even more than me
I know I'm praying for much too much
but could you send back the only man she loves
I know you don't do it usually
but dear lord she's dying
To dance with my father again
Every night I'd fall asleep
and this is all I'd ever dream.
The words flew around her as she sang. She had her eyes closed while she sang, so she could feel the music. She looked to see the crowd smiling, but all she could see was her father's face. The hurt look that was reflected in it. It hurt.
End Flashback…Drea had been humming 'Dance With My Father' while she was thinking. Luke was looking at her oddly. Drea then realized what she was doing. Blushing. She apologized.
"Hey, it's okay." He said. "You like music."
"Yeah." Drea replied, still blushing.
"That's cool." He answered. "Why don't you go up there and sing then?"
"Umm…I…uh…I don't think I can." Drea whispered.
"You? The person who told off Mr. Hickey can't sing in front of a couple people? Nah, I don't believe it." Luke said shaking his head.
"Really?" Drea asked hopefully.
"Of course! Now go!" he ordered.
Drea nodded and got up to go to the registration table. Drea would be able to sing in just two songs. Drea returned to sit down by Luke. A boy, no older than age fifteen got up and sang 'Addicted to You' by Simple Plan. It was very embarrassing. Then, a pink haired girl from Drea's school, named Rizzo, got up and sang 'Since You've Been Gone' by Kelley Clarkson. It was good. Drea hoped she could compare. Finally, it was Drea's turn to sing. Luke wished her good luck as she got to the stage. Taking a deep breath, she sang.
Lately, I'm find I'm caught up in these thoughtsHow will you come to me?
How will we connect these hearts?
Are you somewhere near, hidden like a four-leaf clover?
Are you miles away?
Are we getting any closer?
I already see us moving mountains
I already see us walk in water
I already see the clouds we're flying over
And under
I can really see us having babies
Walking through the park and being lazy
I already see myself falling in love eternally
And I think that's just the way it's gonna be
Being with you is like a scene from a dream
In heaven
Will you taste like rain
Can I breathe you like air
Will I lose myself in your arms somewhere
I already see us moving mountains
I already see us walk in water
I already see the clouds we're flying over
And under
I can really see us having babies
Walking through the park and being lazy
I already see myself falling in love eternally
And I think that's just the way it's gonna be
And I know, and I know, and know
Love can move a mountain
And I know, and I know
It's gonna be better than I imagine
Putting all my trust in you
Putting all my trust in you
We will make our dreams come true
I already see us moving mountains
I already see us walk in water
I already see the clouds we're flying over
And under
I can really see us having babies
Walking through the park and being lazy
I already see myself falling in love eternally
And I think that's just the way it's gonna be
Drea looked over the crowd. People had their mouths open wide. She could see the gum Rizzo was chewing. It seemed as if they were surprised to see her sing like that. It was as if they had met a whole new side of Drea. Then a wave of claps thundered the Pizza Shark. It was wonderful. Drea had never felt this great before. She looked over to see Luke beaming. He looked happy enough. This was absolutely one of her best dates ever…
How did ya'll like that chapter. I like adding southern dialect. So review and please answer my question!