-1Chapter 3
The Waiting
Time: 7p.m.
Place: Bayville Mall
Both Freddy and Todd were standing in the Bayville mall awaiting their dates. Todd was dress full out in a black tuxedo, along with a non-clip tie; holding a bouquet of two dozen roses. Freddy on the other hand, was dressed in a crème colored turtle neck sweater with black slacks and dress shoes; he too was holding a bouquet of 2 dozen roses. They both were about 10 minutes early and were very nervous.
"Hey, Freddy?"
"Yeah, Todd?"
"Do you think tonight's gonna be a disaster, yo?"
"I'm trying not to think about that right now."
"Yeah, but… What do you thinks gonna happen tonight?"
"Knowing our luck… We'll mess up, our dates will hate us, then the whole clan of Creed sisters will make our lives a living hell."
"Awe, man…" he covered his face in disdain, "And what would do ya think will happen if tonight goes well?"
"Well… They might like us and wanna go out on a the very least one more date."
"Man!"
"Hey, short, scrawny, and handsome." came Daisy's voice.
Todd peaked through his fingers, jumping when he saw that Daisy was standing right in front of him, "GAH! Daisy! Don't sneak up on me like that!"
Daisy laughed, "Sorry, Green, but that's just who I am. My Daddy told me that keepin' people on their toes is a good way to go." she took a step back, "So. Tell me, how do I look?"
For the first time that evening Todd looked Daisy up and down. His mouth dropped when he saw how gorgeous she looked wearing an emerald green evening gown and wore emerald encrusted flowered barrettes in her hair. He didn't even care about her bulking arm muscles, he just couldn't take his eyes off of her.
"Well?"
Freddy coughed and bumped Todd with his elbow. Todd snapped out of his daze, finally muttering one word, "Y-Yeah!"
Daisy laughed, "I'll take that as a compliment."
"Where's Victoria?" Freddy asked.
"Well, she's right-" she turned to look next to her, but found no one there, "Vicky?" she looked behind her, rolling her eyes, "Vicky!" she tried to step to the side, but Victoria followed her movement. "Oh, for cryin' out loud!" she turned around, grabbed her sister, and plopped her right in front of her, "Now cut that out! I told you that you don't that bad."
Victoria stood frozen in front of Freddy, she was wearing a pink evening gown, her hair was tied back in a curly bun with what looked like chop sticks stuck in the bun. For the first time Freddy got to see all of her face, it was very pretty, especially with the makeup that she wore to match her dress, along with a pink rose flower that she had stuck in her hair. Victoria blushed three shades of red as she stared into Freddy's eyes.
Freddy stepped forward, taking her hand into his, he kissed it, and said, "You look very beautiful." As if it weren't even possible, Victoria turned another shade brighter. "These are for you." he handed her the flowers.
"Take them." nudged Daisy.
Todd followed Freddy's example, "Daisy, these are for you. Do you like them?"
"Roses… How lovely. Course I prefer daisy, but since this is a romantic occasion I'll let it pass."
Todd's face turned three shades of white, "Shit… I forgot."
Victoria took her flowers with much more enthusiasm, "Thank you! You know… You didn't have to do that."
"Yeah, well. I wanted to." he smiled gently, Victoria smiled back, "So." he sticks his arm out, "Shall we proceed to the chariot, m'lady?"
"Sure." she takes his arm in hers.
Todd follows example again, "Take my arm if you wanna go on a magical night that you'll soon not forget."
"Romantic and original. I like it. There maybe some hope for you yet, Green."