Author's Note: Forgive me, that beginning really stunk. It was a little slow and I'm beginning to run out of jokes. I guess if you're reading this, then it can't be all that bad. Anyway, it will get more exciting. I once again apologize. –bloomacncheez
Previously… Mac is getting anxious about the big dance and puberty is absolutely getting on his nerves… will he succeed in getting his date or will he be declined? And why am I asking you all these questions that I already have the answers to? … …
"There she is Mac," Bloo said, "Tessa, the girl of your dreams, the love of your life, the…"
"Shut up, Bloo. You're making the anxiety worse," Mac gulped.
"Okay, okay, go get her, Tiger," Bloo encouraged, giving Mac a little push. A push right beside Tessa. Mac started to run off again but Bloo gave him a spiteful stare. Mac sighed and reluctantly walked over to her.
"Uh, h-hi, Tessa," Mac stuttered. His heart felt like it was going to pounce out of his chest and his knees were shaking violently (yay violence!) Tessa turned around and smiled at him.
"Hey, Mac. How are you- Mac are you okay, buddy?" she said concerned, "You look a little winded and flustered." Mac's face had gone a light pink and his eye started twitching.
"Uh, I'm okay," he lied. Tessa looked at him a little worried.
"You look a little warm like you have a fever," she said, putting her hand to his cheek to check for a fever. A cold shiver channeled its way through Mac's spine. To the point where he shuddered. "You seem okay, so what did you want?"
"I-I I was wondering if you would…" But he was cut off by the doors of Foster's flying open. It was Ritchie (You know, from 'Hiccy-Burp?') Mac felt a sudden rush of anger flow over his body. He knew that Ritchie had a crush on Tessa. Even though back in the third grade they acted like arch nemisises, Ritchie always liked her. He and Mac always beat the crud out of each other over her. Mac knew that whatever Ritchie was doing there, he wasn't up to any good.
"Hello, Tessa." Ritchie said snobbishly (Mac hated that tone,) "I thought I'd find you here."
"YOU AREN'T WELCOME HERE! GET OUT NOW!" Honey screeched. Honey hated him. Ever since his imaginary friend, Blake Superior had nearly killed Bloo at the Talent Show Pageant.
"At ease, Honey, let him stay," Tessa said coolly. Honey pouted, stuck her tongue out at Ritchie, and stomped off. "What do you want, jerk?" Tessa snapped suddenly. Mac smirked. Tessa still hated Ritchie ever since he made the little comment about her being a girl on her first day of meeting the both of them. Ritchie chuckled and shook his head.
"Feisty, I like that in a girl," he said, completely taking her remark as a compliment. Tessa snorted in disgust. "Well, I'm not busy tonight. My weight-lifting classes were cancelled…" (At this Mac let out a laugh that got him a nudge in the in his side.) "So, wanna come to the dance with me tonight?" Tessa laughed really hard and then stopped suddenly and answered rather calmly,
"No."
"Excuse me?" Ritchie said with disbelief all over his face, "Did you just decline my offer?"
"As a matter of fact, I already have a date," Tessa said steadily.
"WHAT!" Mac, Ritchie, and Bloo, (who was listening in on the conversation with a walkie-talkie. He gave Mac an earpiece,) screamed in unison. Mac felt a sick feeling of anger, envy, depression, and a broken heart all at once. He couldn't cry in front of her… not in front of her… he turned around and clenched his sides.
"Who's this date of yours, Tessa?" Ritchie said between clenched teeth. Tessa didn't answer. Mac had a sneaking suspicion that she was looking at him. He even thought he heard her voice echo through his head, "I'm sorry, Mac…" He didn't want to look at her. He was too afraid to crack in front of her. He remembered Bloo's words. "Man up, Mac!" He wanted to say shut up, but it wouldn't stop anyhow. Then, he felt lit up again. He was confused, happy, and shocked at the same time. Because Tessa finally answered,
"Mac is." Mac turned around to face her. She smiled slightly at him and he smiled back. Ritchie coughed, gagged and laughed.
"Him? Ha ha! That's a funny one, seriously," he giggled. Tessa looked at him with no sign of a joke anywhere on her face. "You'll regret that choice, Reynolds," he scowled, stomping off. (Tessa wanted to make a rude hand gesture for the use of her last name but didn't because she's too nice for that or cussing.) After Ritchie left, Mac looked at her and said,
"Do you mean that? You'll go with me?" Tessa smiled and blushed.
"Would you? I mean if you're not too busy."
"NO! OF COURSE I'M NOT BUSY! I'LL TAKE YOU!" Mac squealed happily. Even though they both blushed a bright red, they had huge grins on their faces.
"So, uh, as friends, right?" Tessa said blushing.
"Uh, yeah! Friends," Mac said. Tessa wrapped her arms around him and hugged him.
"Okay, see you tonight at 8:00" she cooed. Mac blushed again and replied,
"Okay, later."
Moments later…
"SHE SAID YES!" Mac squealed.
"I know, I heard through the walkie-talkie. You did good, you can put your arms down now," Bloo said.
"I can't they're stuck," Mac said happily. (Copyright from the Simpsons)
"Okay… well, on with the next lesson. I want you to tell Tessa that you like her."
"WHAT!" Mac's arms drooped back to his sides, "I-I can't tell her!"
"And why not?" Bloo snapped. Mac stopped for a moment and thought. Bloo had a point. Why couldn't he tell her? They'd known each other for five years! So, he decided to tell her. Bloo agreed to help him that night through the walkie-talkie. Then, Mac began to wonder, would Tessa decline his second offer?
TO BE CONTINUED…