Author's note: Ok…here is chapter 2. I hope it turns out to be a little longer than chapter one. But trust me….there is still several more chapters yet to come. I won't make this story too short.
Chapter 2:
Ring! Ring! Raven answered her cell phone.
"Hello?" Raven had an idea of who it could be.
"Raven?"
"This is her." Raven smiled big. She recognized that voice.
"Hey, it's me Chad. Eddie gave me your number. I hope that's ok."
"Of course."
"So, we really didn't get a chance to talk that much in detention. Would you be interested in going out with me tonight to get to know each other better?"
Raven gnawed on her fist and jumped up and down.
"Um, yeah. Sure."
"Great! Um, does eight o'clock sound fine?"
"Yes! I mean, yeah it does."
"Great. Well, I'll see you tonight….Raven." Chad said with a hushed tone.
"Ok. See you then…..Buh—bye….Chad." Raven couldn't believe it! Chad asked her out on a date!
Raven jumped up and down and picked up her cell phone. She couldn't wait to tell Chelsea.
(Later that night)
Raven heard a knock at the door. Immediately her heart started to pound. She glanced in the mirror one last time and applied some more lip gloss.
Raven flew down the stairs and breathed in deeply before opening the door.
"Hi----Cha----Eddie? What are you doing here?"
"Your mom called and asked me to baby-sit Corey while you were gone because she and Mr. Baxter are going out too."
"But, you don't baby-sit." Raven teased.
"When there's money involved…I do." Eddie fluffed his small fro and walked into the house.
"Well, ok then." Raven closed the door and sat on the couch next to Eddie.
"Chad does know where I live, doesn't he?"
"Uh, yeah. I gave him your address. Don't worry Rae. A brutha neva lets a sista down."
"Why didn't he just come with you?"
Eddie shrugged.
"He said something about making reservations somewhere first."
Raven squealed.
"Really! He is soooo romantic."
Eddie rolled his eyes.
"Chad? Ha! Please."
"What, Chad has never done that for a girl before?"
"You would be the first."
Raven smiled.
They both turned when hearing a knock at the door.
"Well Rae. Good luck. And have fun." Eddie said smiling.
"Thanks. Ya know…I'm kinda nervous."
"Don't be. Chad doesn't bite." Eddie said chuckling.
Raven hugged Eddie and ran up to the door opening it.
Chad looked Raven up and down and smiled.
"You look great."
Chad noticed Eddie and waved. Raven looked at Eddie one more time. He gave her the thumbs up.
"You ready to go beautiful?"
Chad touched Raven's cheek and they both left.
Eddie sat there on the couch….all alone. No. He would not let it get to him. Raven was happy and that's all that mattered.
Eddie sighed and flipped on the T.V.
(Later that night)
Chad walked Raven up to the door.
"I had a great time." Raven said smiling big.
"Me too. Gosh, you are so beautiful."
Raven blushed.
"Rae, I feel like I've known you for years. It's like, we connected. And talking to you and getting to know you a little more just made me want to be with you even more."
Raven was speechless.
"I hope you will let me take you out again." Chad said gazing at Raven.
"But aren't you leaving next week?"
"No. I've decided to stay a little longer. I'm thinking about talking to Eddie and seeing if he'll let me stay with him until I get out of high school and find a place to live on my own."
"Really?"
"Yes, really."
They were silent for a minute or two.
Chad slowly leaned in. Raven's heart pounded so loud that she was sure he could hear it.
Chad lightly brushed his lips up against Raven's.
"Wow." Is all Raven could say.
Chad leaned in again and pressed his lips up against Raven's harder this time. Before Raven knew it, she and Chad were in a tight embrace. Their lips tightly locked for several minutes. Things started to heat up. Raven fumbled with the door knob, and before she knew it…they both burst into the house almost falling on the floor. But Chad had just caught her.
Eddie was on the couch looking at them surprised. Raven looked at Eddie embarrassed and fixed her hair.
"Um---thanks for everything Chad. I'll see you tomorrow?"
"You bet beautiful." Chad winked, waved at Eddie, and left.
Raven clasped her hands together and smiled big at Eddie.
"Making out on your first date? Wow." Eddie teased.
"I know. It was so great! He took me to a fancy restaurant and then we walked around the park holding hands."
Eddie shook his head.
Raven hugged Eddie tightly, which shocked him. And then she gleefully skipped up the stairs to her room.
Eddie sat there alone again. This time, he didn't even let a thought cross his mind.
(Several weeks later)
Raven spotted Chad in the hallway and ran up to him.
"Hey baby!" She squealed and wrapped her arms around him.
Chad grabbed Raven's chin and gently kissed her on the lips.
"Hey beautiful."
"I was wondering. We have been together for like seven weeks now and I haven't officially showed you my whole house. So I was thinking….maybe you and me could have a movie night tonight at my house."
Chad smiled.
"Sounds great baby girl."
"Great! I'll have my dad make us some treats and we'll rent a movie. I can't wait! Just you and me…together." Raven smiled.
Chad's face grew serious.
"What's the matter handsome?"
"I was just thinking."
Chad grabbed Ravens hand and kissed each knuckle.
"About what baby?"
"About how much I love you."
Raven smiled.
"I love you too."
"I mean, I am so glad to have you in my life Rae. I think I might actually be in-love."
"Really? That's so sweet! Ya know…. you are the first guy that I have ever felt this strongly about."
Chad smiled and kissed Raven on the cheek.
"Come on. Let's get to class."
They both walked off, hand in hand.
Two brown eyes watched them walk away together. Two sad eyes. Two eyes that belonged to a guy who loved Raven so much more than Chad ever could. Two eyes that did not belong to Chad, but someone Chad and Raven both knew. No. He wouldn't let it bother him. As long as Raven was happy, no one would ever know his secret.
Author's note: Is it all starting to make sense now? Ya'll should know by now who the mystery guy is who loves Raven too. Please send me some reviews and look out for the next chapter, which is coming soon! Enjoy!
Jessica
