A Suite Holiday
Chapter Nine
(Chelsea's POV)
Raven and I were hanging out at the pool, when Eddie rushed over, babbling about a date.
Rae and I looked at each other, confused, then turned to Eddie, and said in unison, "What?"
Eddie sighed. "Sorry guys," he said. "I'm just really psyched."
"Why?" I asked.
"Remember Keely?"
"Yeah, of course we do," Raven said.
"We do?" I said. I had met so many new people lately, it was hard for me to remember who was who.
"C'mon, Chels," Rae said. "Remember Phil?"
I stared at her. "Whoa," I said in awe. "Phil's real name is Keely? Is he-?"
Before I could finish my question, Eddie growled, "No, Chelsea. His friend."
"Oh," I said, suddenly remembering the blonde, perky girl. "What about her?"
"I got a date with her!" Eddie announced gleefully.
"Way to go, Eddie!" Raven congratulated.
"Where are you guys going?" I asked.
"To the hotel restaurant tomorrow night," Eddie answered promptly.
"What about the ball?"
Eddie shrugged. "I dunno. It depends on how the date goes, I guess."
"Well, good for you!" Raven said. Eddie grinned and walked off. "I'm really happy for Eddie," Raven said. "I hope his date goes okay." At that moment, her face developed a vacant look. I knew at once what was happening. She was having a vision. I waited patiently until she came back to our world.
"Oh my gosh!" Raven said. She looked really upset.
"What is it, Rae?" I asked. "What did you see?"
"I saw Eddie and Keely on their date. Keely turned to Eddie and said, 'I'm sorry, but I just can't go out with someone like you.'"
"Oh no," I breathed. Then, confused, I asked, "Someone like who?"
"Chels, this is serious!" Raven whined. "We've gotta do something! But what?"
Before I could answer, one of the Martin twins came up to us. "Hey, guys," he said hesitantly.
"Oh, hey Zack," Raven said.
"Cody."
"Where?" I asked.
"No, Chelsea, I'm Cody."
"Oh, right."
"Can I…talk to you alone a minute?" he said to me.
Raven leaned over and whispered, "Don't do it, Chels."
"Raven, he's just a little kid. He seems sweet. I'll talk to him." Leaving Raven looking pretty annoyed, I went over to Cody.
"What do you need?" I asked him.
He took a deep breath. "Well…I…uh…see, I really kinda like the way you…erm…like trees," he stuttered.
I was touched. "Aw, Cody, how sweet!"
"Thanks. And I know that I'm thirteen and you're fifteen, but I was wondering…will you go out with me?"
I have to say, I was really surprised. And touched. It was so sweet! And he seemed really nice. But to go out with a kid two years younger than you…
I decided that one date wouldn't hurt. A pity date, I guess you could call it. After the date, I could tell him that I really was too old for him.
Yeah, that sounded like a good idea. So I took a deep breath, and said…
(Cody's POV)
"…sure. How about tomorrow night at the hotel's restaurant?" As soon as Chelsea said that, my heart leapt.
"Really?" I said. Chelsea nodded. "Sweet! I'll meet you at seven!" Then I raced off to tell my brother and anyone else who was willing to listen.
(Raven's POV)
"You did WHAT?" I said, not believing that Chelsea really could've said yes to that little kid.
"Rae, it's just one date," Chelsea argued. "And it's like a pity date. I mean, come on, do you really think I'd have a thirteen year old boyfriend? He's too young."
"But Chels, I went on a pity date once. Remember, with Stinky Sturky? I mean, Ben Stinky. I mean, Stinky Stinky? Argh! I mean, Ben Sturky. And it did not go well."
"You're telling me, Rae, you can't even say his name now."
I rolled my eyes. "I'm just saying it's not a good idea."
"And I'm just saying I'm trying to be nice to little Zack."
"Cody."
"Where?"
"Forget it, Chels."
As Chelsea walked off, I couldn't help but think of the vision. Chelsea said she loved Cody. And I wasn't going to let that happen. Suddenly an idea dawned on me. I knew a way I could keep an eye on Eddie and Chelsea during their dates...
So...how was it? Guess what? I've actually finished it; it's 12 chapters long, but I'm going to post about a chapter a day. So...I'll update hopefully tomorrow!
~Emachinescat ^..^