-1Date Jitters

Chapter 2

Freddy made his way to the art department after having to double back a few times, because he didn't now that there was more than one section of the art department. Eventually he found her in the drawing room. There Runt was sitting in a corner by herself, her back was turned towards Freddy, so she didn't notice him when he entered.

He slowly walked up, stopping a few feet away from her, and said, "Uh… Hi."

The sound of his voice made Runt jump a mile high and she turned around ready yell at whoever was behind her, "What the hell is the matter with you! Don't you know not to disturb me when I'm-Oh!" she froze, when she realized that it was Freddy who had disturbed her, "Freddy! Uh… Sorry. I thought you were one of the other art students." she turned around and went back to working on her project, "So… What brings you here? Did my sisters put you up to it to humiliate me some more?"

"No. I actually came to see you."

"Really?" she looks up.

"Yeah." he smiles gently, "I wanted to say thank you for the Valentines gift. It's really nice."

She blushed, "You mean… You really like it?"

"Yeah. You're the very first person who's ever given me anything this nice. Did you really make it yourself?"

"Mmm-Hmm" she begins twiddling her fingers, "I-I… Uh…"

"What?"

"Mmm Never mind." she turns back around to her art work, "Forget I said anything."

Freddy stared at her for a moment, took in a deep breath, then asked, "Would you like to go see a movie with me tonight?" Runt blinked at him, he felt really embarrassed right now, "I mean… If you wanna. You don't have to-"

"What movies are playing?"

"Um… Mostly chick flicks, since it's Valentines."

"I don't like chick flicks too much. My sisters are more into those, I like comedies and horror and action stuff."

A wide smile grew on his face, "Sweet. Hey, what's you're favorite type of food?"

"It varies… I like German and Indian foods, but my main two faves are Italian and Chinese."

"Okay, cool. So, uh… Where do you live?" At those words Runt winced, "What is it?"

"My dad doesn't want anybody knowing where we live. Not even our friends."

"How come?"

"He doesn't trust anybody. He's kind of… Let's say… A bit paranoid about people he doesn't know."

"Oh."

"But we can still go out tonight, if you want… We just gotta meet up somewhere else."

"Okay. You just wanna meet up at the mall then?"

"Yeah. What time?"

"How about 6?"

"Sure. I'll just have to call my dad and tell him what's up. I'm pretty sure he'll let me go out tonight, even though it's a school night. I mean… It's Valentines after all."

Meanwhile, Todd was standing by Pietro for the rest of the hour getting tips on how to handle Daisy on tonight's date.

"Alright, from what I found out about Daisy is #1 her favorite flowers are daisies. Go figure, huh? #2 Don't piss her off. #3 Be sensitive to her feelings, chicks dig that sort of stuff. And #4 Don't piss her off."

"But that's #2."

"I repeat: Don't piss her off. Unless you're feeling very suicidal tonight, then be my guest."

"Do you know anything that might set her off, yo?"

"No not really."

"You're a lot of help, you know that, Pietro." Todd said sarcastically.

"Just be happy that I'm giving you the 5000 bucks for tonight and not making you pay that back."

"Well, I don't feel happy." pouted Todd, "It's you're fault that I'm going on a date with the 50ft woman."

"My fault! How the hell is my fault!"

"If you hadn't been so freakin' obsessed with opening your locker, then I'd of been long gone before they even showed up!"

"If you want someone to blame, blame the Runt. If she hadn't been so shy, then she wouldn't of needed her older sisters to push her to practically ask Freddy out."

Todd groaned miserably, this was not helping him at all, "I don't even know what Daisy likes!"

"Well, there is such a thing as "communicating"."

"Shut up!"

Just then, Freddy came bounding around the corner with a large smile on his face, "Hi, guys!"

"You seem cheery." said Pietro sarcastically, "Still ecstatic that a girl actually gave you a Valentine?"

"Mmm Yeah. But that's not why I'm really in a good mood."

"Why is that, yo?"

"I've got myself a date tonight!"

"With the youngest Creed sister?" Pietro asked in a disbelieving tone.

"Yup. We're meeting up at the mall later tonight. I'm gonna take her to the movies, out to dinner, and-"

"And where pray tell are you going to come up with the money to pay for tonight's festivities? Hmm?"

Freddy's smile then dropped to a frown, "Oh… I didn't think about that."

"I'll pay you to take my date off of my hands tonight!" piped Todd.

"Shut up, worm breath! I'm paying for you, not him!"

"Man! This sucks! Just as soon as something good comes my way, I get screwed."

"Did I just hear you say that you're going to take my little sister out on a date tonight?" All three boys spun around to see Sasha Creed standing there with a perplexed look upon her face. None of them answered, "Well?"

"Yeah, I said I was."

"Was?"

"I forgot that I don't have the money to take her out."

"Hmm" Sasha thought for a moment, then began digging through her wallet, and pulled out some cash, handing it to Freddy, "Here. There's at least 500 dollars there, enough for a nice dinner date and some extra left over for miscellaneous purposes."

"Uh…" Freddy simply stared down at the money, until Sasha practically shoved it into his hands. Freddy was confused, "How come you're being so nice to me right now?"

Sasha sighed and gave him a cold stare, "Unlike my other siblings, I am more mature and understanding to Victoria's mental insecurities."

"Her name's Victoria?"

"Yes, That is her name. She is the only one out of all of us who is greatly misunderstood and has never had much luck with the frailties of the heart. And just so that we have an understanding, I'm only going to say this once. The money that you have in your possession right now is a temporary loan, I expect to be paid pull by the end of the month, understand?" Freddy nodded and she continued, "Good. Secondly… I don't much care for any of the boys here in this school, especially you. Ever since I heard what had happened between you and Miss Jean Grey, I believe you to not be suitable boyfriend material. And thirdly… If you hurt her in any way, I promise you, the consequences will be fatal. Is everything clear?"

"Yes."

"Yes, what?"

"Yes, ma'am?"

"Good. Glad to see that you know your place. Step out of bounds and I will break you. Now, if you all will excuse me… I have an Accounting class that I must attend to." she then turned and walked away.

"Whoa, yo!" Todd hopped on top of Freddy's shoulder, "That was super creepy. Glad she's not really worried about Daisy's feelings gettin' hurt. Hope nothing goes wrong with you're date tonight, yo."

"Yeah… me too."