The latest and so far longest Chapter to date has arrived. Excuse the spelling mistakes or missing words I could not be fuked reading and checking every single minor detail.
Chapter 9: Valentines Day Fever
"Alright class as you know the annual Valentines day dance is coming up and I'v decided that we will celebrate this joyous holiday." Miss O keates happily says to her class. "Even if it is for deadbeat couples" She sneered at her last statement which nobody heard.
"I would like you all to choose that special someone and show them that you care by making them a special art piece" Miss. O keates says while handing everyone some art materials.
"Yay goodie" Harold celebrated much to Angelica's dismay. Harold stands up and shouts "Everyone I'm gonna make something really special for my special someone, My Angelica!" Harold says with a big happy grin on his face.
The whole class laughed and the boys made whistling noises and wolf sounds at Angelica and Harold. Angelica slaps her head and nods her head disapprovingly. She stands up and yanks Harold back down to his seat
"Must you do this every year!" Angelica grunts at Harold. Susie just giggles at her angry reaction. Harold puts on a innocent smile and happily nods. "Why do I even bother" Angelica says in a tiresome tone.
Suddenly the door opens everyone turns to stare at the person who just entered. It was none other than Chuckie Finster. The whole class cheered and clapped as he walked towards the centre of the class.
Everyone was still shocked at the events that transpired the last time Chuckie was at school. He stood up to the biggest bullie in the history of Jim Jnr. High. As the whistles and applauds led to a climax Chuckie was just dumbfounded by the reaction he was receiving from the class. Even Angelica was applauding and giving a friendly smile of relief and admiration for Chuckie.
Chuckie smiled as he saw Angelica and waved his hand in triumph to receive the full applause from his peers. "Go Chuckie!" A few students shouted as Chuckie waved in triumph.
He was the talk of the school after his incident with Luke Bouldon. Everyone was shocked that the wussiest kid in school stood up to the toughest and meanest kid. Even though he got his ass kicked he received a tremendous ovation for his effort and courage.
"Alright everyone settle down we are all glad that Charles is back with us" O Keates says while giving relieved smile. She too was glad that he has recovered from his injuries from Luke.
Chuckie blushes at his reception and sits at the only empty seat in class next to Angelica. "Hey Angelica I'm glad to see you again" Chuckie friendly greets Angelica who just snorts and gives a weak "Hey" back. "Huh" Chuckie looked confused at Angelica's reaction.
"Don't mind her she's just embarrassed" Susie giggles at Angelica referring to what happened before Chuckie arrived. "Can it Carmicheal" Angelica retorted and gave her a warning stare which Susie just laughs at then sits back down.
Chuckie gives Susie a questioning look then Harold fills Chuckie in on the details. The two talked for a while then they started building their valentine gifts like the other students in the class.
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"uhh… I miss the summer it was so much fun and best of all it was home work free" Phil groaned as he left his math class with Lil.
"Ouit complaining Lil it's not like our homework's that hard" Lil said giving a stern look to her brother. "Easy for you to say you don't have to study your already smart but I do" Phil says back to Lil.
"Phil you're just lazy" Lil says as she and Phil walk towards the cafeteria. "Well that's half true" Phil says boldly before accepting his sister's words.
"Sup guys" Tommy, Kimi, Dil and Mandy were already at the table where they normally sat in the cafeteria.
"uhh.. math is whats up" Phil groans as he sat next to Kimi who was opposite to Dil, Mandy and Tommy.
"I take it you didn't like Mr. Kaleb and his math problems" Kimi says patting Phil on the shoulder. "I know your pain all too well Phil I had him last year" Kimi says remembering the horrible memories
"Phil you can always get a tutor" Lil says suggestively as she took her seat next to Tommy. "Nah I think I'll just study besides I'm pulling of B- and C+'s so I think I'll be alright" Phil says in a moaning tone
"Anyone seen Chuckie?" Dil asked. "He's usually the first to be here" looking around the cafeteria. "Yea I seen him he says he's staying back in class" Tommy says as he takes a bite in his sandwich.
"Did he say why?" Mandy asked. "Not really he says it was something important so I figured I'd let him do what he needed to do" Tommy replied chewing his food.
"Hey guys sorry I'm late I had stuff to do" Chuckie as he took his seat next to Phil. "Care to tell us what that stuff is?" Phil asked.
"Uh…stuff" Chuckie answered.
"Uh.hemmm" A voice was heard from the speakers it was Principal Pangborn. "Attention students as you may know Valentines is coming up and already some classes are celebrating this joyous and eventful holiday. Now as a reminder the school will host a valentines day dance which couples can celebrate their love" Pangborn answered in a sort of muffled tone "Which makes the rest of us single people look like idiots" Pangborn snickered under his breath unaware he was still on the microphone.
"Oh sorry" Pangborn said embarrassed "Please bring someone or come by yourself and remember the goal of this dance is to have fun that is all" Pangborn said in haste before turning the microphone and ending his announcement.
"Oh no I was afraid that was gonna happen" Chuckie said in his whimpering tone. "What's the problem Chuck" Tommy asked as if knowing what the problem was already.
"It's the valentines day dance you guys, every single year I end up with no date to the dance" Chuckie said as he tilted his head down in shame.
"Dude I totally understand how you feel it's like a gathering for people who have turned into zombies that are kinetically attracted to each other" Dil blurts out.
Everyone just stares at him. "Do you know what your saying" Tommy gives a worried look towards his brother.
"No really hear me out, Every valentines day people start acting weird like for example the guys just stare at the girls all day and vice versa without even speaking a single word my theory is that they have been abducted aliens who have taken their humanity and now they can't help but stare at each other all day and the scarlet red blushes on their faces are just the scars by the aliens themselves" Dil finished as he looked around to see if anyone was spying on him.
"Dil where do you get these ideas from" Tommy exclaimed as he just stared in awe at Dil's theory.
"Dil do you still have the movie attack from mars" Chuckie says giving Dil a dead pan stare. "Of course I do I watched it last night and this morning" Dil exclaimed
"Case solved" Chuckie says brushing off his hands. "Anyways Kimi, Mandy do you have anyone in mind who your gonna bring to the dance?" Lil said looking at Kimi and Mandy.
"Haven't thought about it much" The two girls replied. "Me neither I'd hate to be there without a date I don't wanna be a wall flower again" Lil groaned
"Lillian I don't see what the big deal is it's just a dance" Phil said rubbing his head. "Phil you have a girl friend your fine" Lil shot back.
"Well actually the funny thing is Nina just left all of a sudden" Phil spoke in a curious tone
"Did she say why?" Kimi asked
"nahh she said that someone important needed her and she had to go but she said she would be back by the end of next week I think" Phil said in a more worried tone then usual
"But I shouldn't let that stop me I'm free well for a couple of weeks anyway" Phil said trying to put on a fake smile but in reality he missed her.
"I'm sorry Phil but let's try to make the best of the time that she's gone" Kimi said putting a hand on Phil's shoulder and gave him a reassuring smile.
"Thanks Kim you're a true bud" Phil said back "duhh I'm your best bud and don't forget it" Kimi said as she gave Phil a thumbs up.
"Were all here for you Phil if you need some company" Tommy says giving a friendly smile. "Yea it's tough being separated from your girlfriend but you always got us" Chuckie said as he put his hand around Phil's shoulders.
"Thanks guys but really it's only a couple of weeks I'm not gonna mope or anything I'm still gonna be the fun loving Phil you all love" Phil said cheerfully. "Yes we all love" Lil said sarcastically but Phil just gave her a dissatisfying glare.
"So were dateless as of now huh?" Lil said looking around. "Don't be bummed Lil I'm sure everyone will have a great time with or without a date" Tommy said reassuringly then he looked to Kimi who was smiling back at him then tried to advert her gaze with a hint of blush on her cheeks
"Yea and besides there's still some time left and look how many boys there are around here" Kimi said looking over the whole cafeteria.
"That settles it I am not going alone this year" Everyone turned to see a determined look on Chuckie's face.
"I'm tired of going to dances without a date I'm gonna ask every girl in this entire school if I have to" Chuckie defiantly says as he stood up.
"You sure about this Chuckie" Kimi asked in a worried tone. "25 bucks says he gets slapped by the first 10 girls" Phil says offering the deal to Dil.
"Ah your theory intrigues me but I say 5 girls" Dil grinned and was in the process of sealing the deal with Phil unitl Chuckie suddenly interrupts the two. "Guys your not helping here and besides who said you can make money off of me and I want a share of the money whoever wins"
"Alright guys stop it none of this is helping Chuckie" Tommy spoke as he stood by his best friend. "What do you mean Tommy if I'm gonna get slapped I might as well get paid for it" Chuckie answers with a weak grin.
"Chuckie I thought you had more confidence in yourself what about the time when you stood up to Luke" Tommy turned to look at his best friend but Chuckie just adverted his gaze to the ceiling. "You need to go out there and show them that you are cool stud Chuck"
"Your right Tommy I'm gonna march in there and pretend that I'm the king of the world and everybody wants a piece of 'The Chuck'" but only if you go with me" Chuckie looking at Tommy with pleading eyes.
"looks like The Chuck needs a reality check" Phil muttered under his breath no sooner a nudge made contact with his ribs "Ouchh Kimi will you stop that" Phil said rubbing his ribs for relief. "Awww did the little Japanese girl hurt you" Kimi said in a soft pretend caring voice leaning closer to Phil.
"The little Japanese girl should know a rule called personal space and she's invading it" Phil said in a hasty tone quickly leaning back in the opposite direction of Kimi as Kimi was leaning towards him.
Mandy laughed at the two best friends having a go at each other. "Hey Mandy" "Sup" "Your looking good today" A few boys from her year level came by. "Uh… Hey?" Mandy meekly replies
"You know those guys" Dil said looking at the 3 boys that just came by. "Nope never seen them in my life" Mandy answered stunned at the sudden reception.
"I think you got a few potential valentine day dates there Mandy" Lil said hinting at the boys that just passed by they turned around to see if Mandy was still looking at them then quickly turned back.
For the first time in long while Dil felt he needed to say something of his chest "I know this kinda sudden but do you wanna go with me to the dance" Dil said smiling at Mandy.
"That's not sudden at all" Phil blurted out but Kimi soon took a hold of Phil and covered his mouth before he could say anything else. "mmhmmm Myy Mawws Moanly Moking (I was only Joking)" Phil tried to speak but Kimi just smiled and made "sshhh" sound to Phil "ahh music to my ears" Kimi said as she held Phil's close to her so she could get a better grip of his mouth much to his dismay he finally stop struggling and gave in.
"Sure Dil I'd love too. I was wondering if you were gonna ask me I was beginning to think u didn't want to go" Mandy said with a cheerful smile.
"I don't usually want to go to these things but this year I got you and a few more friends so it'd be a blast" Dil said happily knowing she said yes. Kimi let go of Phil knowing he was hating every second of it but she loved tormenting Phil in that kind of friendly way.
"You're that confident huh?" Mandy asked looking into Dil's eyes. "Yeahh I love spending time with you cause no matter what we do I always have a great time" Dil says returning her gaze. "Yea me too" Mandy said adverting her gaze trying not to show her hint of blush to Dil.
"Congragulations Dil you're the first out of all of us to land one" Tommy teased. "So is Mandy" Lil teased.
Suddenly the speakers in the cafeteria turned on and Pangborn spoke "Attention could Dil Pickles and Mandy Pellany please come to my office Pronto that is all"
Dil scoffs a sigh "Looks like dutie calls I'll cya guys soon" "Yea me too I wonder if we get extra credit for all the school stuff we've been doing" Mandy says just before she and Dil leave the cafeteria. The rest wave their good byes to the departed two.
"Cmon Chuck lets go land you one now" Tommy gestured as he and Chuckie left the table to begin their search.
"I have got to see 'The Chuck' in action hey you guys wait up" Phil made devilish grin and called out as he left the table.
"I guess that just leaves us two huh?" Kimi said smiling over to Lil on the other side of the table.
"Cmon Kimi were going boy shopping" Lil says as she came around and grabbed Kimi's arm who just let out a weak sigh.
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"You really think she would go for me" Harold says as he turns to face one of his best friends Susie Carmichael.
"Well let's see you have asked her every year and every year it has been the same" Susie replies holding her chin.
"Okay so the odds haven't really been great" Harold says with a frown. "Harold the odds have been 0 so far" Susie says bluntly.
Harold heaves a sigh "Guess your right what difference would it make she always seem to find someone better like Daryl or Sean or someone that's popular or on some fancy sporting team" Harold begins step dejectedly
He feels a hand on his shoulder and turns to see Susie giving a friendly smile this put him to give a weak smile. "Look Harold I know it's been the same every year but you shouldn't give up just because of that, listen if you want something you keep trying and trying until you get it" Susie says encouraging Harold.
"Ironically enough that's how she gets things" Susie puts her hand under her chin again to think.
"Right Persistent that is the key thanks Suzie" Harold says before running off to where Angelica was. "Wait Harold!" Susie calls but Harold has already left "persistent can also get you into trouble" Susie says to herself.
"Hey Angelica" Harold says as she closes her locker. "Oh hey Harold listen I'm pretty busy now so if you got you something say make it quick" Angelica stares then glances away.
"Hey girls" Angelica says as Brihanna's and her friends pass her by. "Hello Angelica I see that's the new Motoralla 1060 Deluxe you have there" Brihanna says as she looks at Angelica's phone.
"Yea girl gotta keep up with the times you know" Angelica says showing her new phone. "Exellent choice in accessories Angelica I hope you make a wise choice on your date to the dance as well" Brihanna says now eyeing Angelica.
"Of course I only go with the best" Angelica says now smirking at Brihanna. "You better hurry Angelica because we all have dates and I think most of the choices are gone" Brihanna says smirking back and looking back at her girls behind her.
"Don't worry about me Brihanna I already have offers on the table it's only a matter of picking the best of the best" Angelica said trying to sound relaxed.
"Well Angelica I hope that your best can actually dance this year instead of falling over and tripping everyone around him if you remember the unfortunate incident last year" Brihanna snickers a laugh then turns to face the hallway.
"Have fun Angelica we'll be in touch" With that Brihanna and her friends walk down the hallway and out of sight.
"Arrghhh" Angelica groans "I hate that girl"Angelica gritted her teeth in anger. "Uhh Angelica I was wondering if you would go…" Haprold spoke in a soft voice. "Harold nows not the time I'm sorry but I can't go to the dance with you I have to get back at Brihanna and bring a perfect date" Angelica cut Harold off.
"Do you understand Harold this is personal" Angelica said still steaming with rage. "Uh… sure Angelica maybe another time" Harold said as he hanged his head down in disappointment. "Thanks for understanding Harold you're a cool friend and please don't be upset that I said no" Angelica spoke more sincerely now lifting Harold's head up.
"No one is born into this world alone Harold, someday you will find the perfect girl of your dreams that will feel the say about you the way you feel about her I'm sorry that I can't be that girl Harold but don't give up you will find her" Angelica says as she kissed Harold's forehead. This made Harold lift a smile of hope.
"Now if you'll excuse me I gotta find me a date that will blow Brihanna's mind" Angelica said as she turned to look in every direction of the hallway. "Hey you wait up" She called out looking at a boy nearby.
Harold breaves a sigh "Cya Angelica" "Harold there you are" Harold turns to see that Susie was calling him breathing heavily. "Susie you ok" Harold says helping her to maintain her posture. "Yeh I'm fine thanks Harold I was looking everywhere for you" Susie says lifting her head up. "Well you found me" Harold replies
"So how'd it go" Susie asks finally breathing calmly. "Well not surprisingly she rejected me but It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be" Harold says smiling. "When a door closes a new door opens" he says giving a smile to Susie.
"Whaa" Susie said confused at Harold's statement.
"Here Susie I have something for you" Harold takes off his back pack and opens it to reveal an angel if a heart in a centre. The words inscribed in the heart said 'To a very special friend who makes me happy each day every day'
"Awww Harold that's sweet and it's beautiful" Susie says as she leans in and pecks Harold on the cheeks. His cheeks turn scarlet red on the spot. Susie just smiles and giggles a laugh.
"Wait a minute I know this sculpture it's the one you've been working on all day" Susie said looking at the angel sculpture.
"Yeh me and Chuckie stayed back after class to finish our valentines gifts" Harold said beaming. "You worked so hard on it I thought it was meant for Angelica" Susie said giving a confused look to Harold.
"No Susie it was never meant for Angelica it was meant for you all I had to do was picture you in my head and the sculpture kind of made it self I just watched it come to life" Harold says looking at the sculpture then at Susie.
"It really suits you Susie because you remind me of an Angel you always help me through my darkest days and you always pick me up whenever I'm down" Harold said each word, all of it coming from the bottom of his heart.
This melted Susie's heart away "Aww thanks Harold you mean a lot to me too" Susie said embracing Harold in a big cuddly hug. Harold returned her gestures.
"Ahha there you are" Harold and Susie turned to see Angelica with a girl next to her. "Stay here I'll take care of everything" Angelica said to the girl then marched forward to her two best friends.
"Harold you need a date to the dance am I correct" Angelica began "Uh… yes" Harold slowly mumbled. "Good then I have found someone for you Tada!" Angelica exclaimed then stepped aside to reveal a shy brunette girl who was a just a bit shorter than Harold and with a decent figure. She was wearing a stripe pink and white shirt and was wearing a long jean skirt. Her hair was shoulder length and she had a few freckles on her face but they were very small and were invisible if looked at a certain distance.
"What are you plotting now Angelica" Susie steps in to give her a glare.
"Easy Carmichael I'm just doing old Harold here a favour" Angelica just grins and signaled the petite, shy brunette girl to step forward.
"So Harold what do you think" Angelica gives a satisfying look to Harold who was just stunned and confused at the same time
"Go on don't be shy say hi" Angelica said as she gave the girl a nudge to step forward now she was face to face with Harold.
"Hi my name's Vanessa" The girl spoke gently extending her hand. "I'm Harold, Harold Phrumkin" The orange boy shook her hand with the gentlest of touch. "Pleased to meet you Harold Phrumkin" Vanessa said shaking Harolds hand smiling
"I think the two of you will get along great" Angelica said grinning as she put a hand on Vanessa's shoulder and the other on Harold's.
"Now remember you two are going to the dance together so be good and have grand time" Angelica said pushing Harold and Vanessa closer to each other.
"Angelica we need to talk now!" Susie demanded as she dragged Angelica further from the two. "Don't be shy you two" Angelica said turning back before being dragged further away by Susie.
"Have you lost it girl!" Susie shouted as soon as the two girls stopped at the end of the hallway. "You can't force Harold into going with someone he just met" Susie says giving a cross look to Angelica.
"Susie you don't understand you see there's this cute guy I just met and he said he would go with me on the condition that I find his sister a date" Angelica giving a pleading look.
"Do you know how selfish you are" Susie said giving a glare. "What if Harold doesn't like Vanessa then what" Susie says crossing her arms.
"Well's there's your proof right there" Angelica points to Harold and Vanessa laughing and trading their food to each other.
"Cmon Susie I know I'm being selfish but this is a once in a life time opportunity for me, Please I just have to get this guy" Angelica said holding Susie's hand and giving her a puupy dog pout look in her eyes.
"You know your good at making that puupy dog look right" Susie says giving a sympathetic smile. "Oh course how else do you think I got all the stuff I have now from my parents" Angelica said jumping with joy.
"Hey guys" Harold said as he and Vanessa approached the two "Were going to the cafeteria to get some lunch you wanna come?" Harold asked
"No thanks I'm going over to see Brandon my new date" Angelica said with a joy as she waved goodbye to the 3 and walked outside the doors.
"I would but I got some stuff I have to take care off" Susie says with a half smile. "Okay Susie I'll cya later" "Bye Susie" Harold and Vanessa said their goodbyes before heading off to the cafeteria.
"Bye you guys" Susie said walking off in their direction. 'Who am I going to take to the dance now?' Susie thought to herself as she huffed a sigh.
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"Hey baby how about you and me skip the talk and go straight to the chase" Chuckie says to a girl in a seductive tone raising his eyebrow up and down.
"You pig!" The girl yells then slaps Chuckie across before storming off in a fit of rage. "Oww" Chuckie said comforting his cheek for relief.
"At lease that was softer than the last girl" Chuckie said giving a sore look of pain then turns to Tommy and Phil "I don't get it you guys, what I'm doing wrong here I just said I wanna skip the introductions and go straight to asking the question" Chuckie said heaving a disappointed sigh
"Cheer up Chuck I'm sure you'll have better luck on the next girl" Tommy said trying to cheer Chuckie up.
"Tommy look at my face" Chuckie pointed out to the bruises and red marks on his cheeks. "I have had enough Tommy 'The Chuck' is officially un chuck" Chuckie said moping in sadness.
"Cmon Chuckie I'll buy you some shakes it always helps ease the pain" Phil said putting his arm around his friend.
"Yeah we'll just chill" Tommy said as the 3 boys began walking the corridors of the school.
"Hey Tommy so I was wondering if maybe you've got a date to the dance yet?" Janet from Tommy's English class asked as she passed by the 3 boys. "Um…sorry Janet I uh… kinda already said yes to someone" Tommy said trying to sound sincere and polite.
"Oh I see well guess I'll cya later then " Janet said in disappointment before walking off.
Tommy lets out a disappointment sigh "It gets harder every year" Tommy said looking back at his friends. "You mean the rejection or the lying bit" Phil said back giving a stern look to Tommy.
"Both I guess" Tommy answers back. "I don't see what's wrong with Janet she's kinda cute I don't know why you reject her" Chuckie giving a jealous look at Tommy.
"Chuckie it's sort of complicated" Tommy says back trying to sound sorry. "Don't forget Alissa, Chelsea, Sarah, Melinda, Karen and god knows who the rest are I mean help me out here Tommy you must set the record for most rejections around here" Phil said looking surprised
"Yea and don't tell me that it's because they were ugly cause all of them were fine in one way or another heck if I were you I would say yes to any of them if they asked me" Chuckie continued on from Phil.
"Guys look it's not that there's anything wrong with them it's just that you know I've always wanted to bring someone special someone that makes me feel you know loved and happy" Tommy said embracing his words.
"Tommy you have had more girlfriends then me, Chuckie, Dil and Harold put together what more could you want!" Phil said jealous of Tommy's love life.
"Yea and no offence but with how many girlfriends you've had so far which I lost count by the way you'd figure you would've found the perfect girl by now" Chuckie said also jealous of Tommy's love life.
"I don't know what your standards are Tommy, heck they must be out of this world cause you my friend are the most pickiest guy I know" Phil said leaning towards a locker.
"I wish I had your looks Tommy your like Prince Charming here and every girl wants to be in your fantasy" Chuckie said stepping towards Tommy.
"Alright guys I get it" Tommy said walking again as the two followed. "I don't know why these girls like me I mean I'm just Tommy"
"You're popular Tommy and now you're on the football team your life is complete" Chuckie said opening the doors to another corridor.
"Your popular too Chuckie well… maybe not with the girls but your more popular now than you've ever been" Tommy said trying to give Chuckie confidence.
"Well technically I'm only popular cause you're my best friend and that Luke incident" Chuckie said back.
"And Phil's popular too but he doesn't really care like I do" Chuckie said looking at Phil's expression.
"Wohh slow down there Chuck since when did I become popular" Phil said looking stunned. "I don't know I just heard your officially popular now" Chuckie replied back.
"Ok… so how does this popular thing work do I have to do anything?" Phil says looking confused. "Simple you just have to act cool, don't hang around geeks, don't talk to geeks and don't hang around un cool places or join nerdy clubs and most importantly for your case you might have to stop being so disgusting" Chuckie replies thinking of more ways to act popular.
"What! Who the hell makes these stupid rules and who the hell says who's popular and who's not!" Phil shouted annoyed at the rules. "Mann screw this no one tells me who I should or shouldn't hang with and no one tells me what I can and cannot do especially if it's being disgusting!" Phil says defiantly "I love making spit balls and I love getting covered in sweat and mud that's the way I am" Phil finishes giving a satisfied nod to himself.
"Sure Phil your call" Chuckie answers back surprised at his reaction.
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"Mum, Dad I'm home" Kimi closed the door behind her exhausted by the long school day. "You sound tired Kimi did you do anything special today?" Chaz asked
"Nothing much dad" Kimi replies before heading to the kitchen.
"Ahh Kimi-chan how was your day" Kira said chopping some lettuce for dinner. "It was tiring I'm gonna go to bed" Kimi replied taking a drink of water.
"Wheres Chuckie?" her mother asked.
"Um he'll be home soon he's catching up what he missed last week" Kimi answered before going off to her bedroom.
After a few hours a knock comes from the door. "Open" Kimi said reading her magazine. "Hey Sis" Chuckie says sitting on her bed.
"Hey chuck and what happened to your face" Kimi said looking at the red marks on Chuckie's cheeks. "Lets just say that 'The Chuck' didn't make a good impression with the girls" Chuckie said with a half smile.
"Anyways Lil gave me this to give to you" Chuckie handed the paper to his sister. "You wanna tell me why theres about 30 boy's name on it" Chuckie giving a big brother look.
"Chuckie why did you read it" Kimi asked annoyed at her overprotective brother.
"Well if it has something to do with you it's my responsibility besides I just wanna know why Lil would give 30 boy names to you" Chuckie said lying down on the bed.
"Well if you must know our boy shopping didn't exactly go well so me and Lil are still kinda dateless and these are the boys who she thinks has potential" Kimi answered trying to sound innocent.
"Well if you wanna know who's dateless I am" Chuckie said lowering his head in shame. "Aww sorry bro but don't worry there's still time left" Kimi said sitting next her brother. "I'm sure you'll find someone"
"Thanks Kimi I think I'm gonna get some sleep it's been a big day" Chuckie said as he stood up. "Yeh me too night Chuck" "Night".
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The Next few days went by rather quickly and the Valentines day dance was the hot topic of the school. Everyone was excited about the whole the thing. Who was going with who and Who was gonna wear what?
It was a cool day so everyone would be outside. Chuckie was seating alone at a table pondering his thoughts and depressed that every girl he has ever asked has rejected him.
"Hey is this seat taken" A familiar voice spoke as she sat down next to Chuckie.
"Hey Susie how have you been" Chuckie replied with a smile happy to see his friend.
"Well honestly I have seen better days I'm just sick and tired of everyone talking about the dance it's stupid" Susie said in a annoyed tone.
"Yeh tell me about it that's all I've been hearing too" Chuckie said also annoyed. "So where is everyone?" Susie asked confused.
"Well Tommy is hiding from the girls, Lil and Kimi are probably looking for dates, Dil and Mandy got called to Pangborn's office and Phil is shooting hoops" Chuckie said folding his arms and putting his head in.
"Whats wrong Chuckie" Susie asks concerned
"Susie do you think I'm ugly or there's something wrong with me" Chuckie lifts his head up to look at Susie.
"Of course not Chuckie why would you think that" Susie replies back surprised at Chuckie's question.
"Well you see I have been trying day by day to get a date so that I wouldn't repeat of what happened last year and so far every girl has turned me down so I figured there must be something wrong with me" Chuckie put on a sad expression.
"Chuckie there's nothing wrong with you!" Susie exclaims "If there's anything wrong it's the people who don't even bother to give you a chance!" Susie says loudly outraged by Chuckie's experience.
"Thanks Susie you've always been kind to me I don't how to repay you" Chuckie says happily as a smile is lit on his face. "Well…" Susie put her hand under her chin to think.
"You can make it up to me by being my date to the dance" Susie smiles looking at the red head boy. "Really you mean it" Chuckie said in disbelief. Susie just nods her head.
"Wow I mean I'd love to go with you" Chuckie said in excitement and joy. 'How cool is this I get to go with Susie no thanks to 'The Chuck' Chuckie thought to himself as he and Susie started talking about other things, they had a friendly conversation the whole lunch.
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On the courts Phil was shooting hoops by himself. He had to get away from all the drama and things that were happening at the school. Sure the dance was a big deal but Phil didn't think it was that big. Some music here some dancing there nothing to get all stressed out about. Even his friends were caught up among the drama.
He took a deep breath then eyed the hoop from the 3 point line. He took the shot and made the swish. He smiled to himself he enjoyed playing basketball much more than soccer lately. It seemed that basketball was the thing he was talented at and he loved the game. It made him relax and brush away all the concerns and worries that filled his head.
"Yo Phil sup" "Waddup Phil" a couple of boys his age came around and waved to him. "Uh… do I know you guys" Phil said giving them a confused look.
"No but we know you" The two boys replied.
"Okay how do you know me?" Phil said playing along
"Duhh your popular everyone knows you" They replied
"Okay…" Phil said still confused scratching his head "Why am I popular?" Phil asked curiously.
"Dunno you just are well cya later Phil" The first boy replied. "You got nice game I'll holla at ya later" The second boy said before the two boys headed off.
"Okay cya" Phil just shook his head still confused then turned his attention back to basketball he reared up for a shot but just as he released a familiar voice shouted "Choke!" Phil was startled and the ball flew over the back board and onto the field on the other side
"Thanks for the tip you made me miss my shot" Phil gave a frowning look at the girl as she came by.
"Well you never would've made the shot anyway" Kimi said grinning at Phil.
"Ball Please!" She called out and the ball flew over back onto the courts and into her hands "Thanks!" she yelled. "No prob!" yelled a voice from the field.
"Not that I'm glad to see you here but I thought you were out with Lil looking for dates" Phil said as Kimi took a shot and went in.
"I'm not really interested in that and besides I need to talk to you about something" Kimi said in a more serious tone than usual.
"Let me guess you want to ask Tommy to the dance but your afraid he might reject you" Phil said picking up the ball.
"Wow it's like you can read my mind" Kimi said shocked at Phil's perfect guess.
"Well you sorta already told me you have a crush on Tommy so why wouldn't you ask him" Phil said making another swish.
"I also made you promise not to tell me anyone not even your sister and I'm not sure if he would you know… say yes" Kimi said sounding in doubt.
"Kimi from what I know love is about taking chances and if you want to win you have to take a risk on your heart. Just ask your self whether or not the risk is worth it" Phil said throwing the ball to Kimi
Kimi thought about it for a moment then replied with a smile "I'm gonna ask Tommy to the dance it could be the only way I'll know for sure if he feels the same way about me as I do about him" Kimi took another shot and made a swish.
"Yea that's great but uh… can we not talk about the dance or dates it kinda gives me a headache and that's sorta why I'm out here" Phil said bouncing the ball
"Aww too afraid to get all mushy" Kimi said grinning with a satisfied look.
"Don't even go there Kim" Phil said with a disgusted look on his face. Kimi just laughed at Phil's expression.
"Alright I'll stop but you have to tell me who your going with" Kimi said curiously
"I'm not going with anyone" Phil answers back without any hesitation. "So your gonna go by yourself" Kimi said confused.
"Yep that's the plan" Phil said smiling as he took another swish to the hoop. "So you wanna play a game 1 on 1" Phil said with a competitive look on his face. "Game on" Kimi confidently replies with a grin as the two play basketball the whole lunch.
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School was coming to a close for the day and everyone was still exited about the whole dance. Kimi, Phil, Chuckie, Lil, Dil and Mandy were walking up to the doors till they ran into Tommy. "Tommy where you been we've looking all over for you" Chuckie said straight up.
"Sorry man I've been busy but I got great news I'm going with Rihanna to the dance" Tommy said with excitement rushing through his body.
Everyone was surprised but none more than Kimi. Phil immediately turned to see his best friend's expression. He could tell that she was upset but she was trying so hard to contain her feelings and disappointment in front of her friends.
"That's great Tommy I'm glad you found someone to go with" Kimi said trying to sound happy for her crush but she herself was upset that she couldn't ask him. For a split second a small tear left her eye which she quickly rubbed away went unnoticed to everyone around her except Phil.
"How did it happen?" Chuckie immediately asked.
"Oh man where do I start" Tommy said still filled with joy and excitement over what happened.
"You see it happened at lunch when I was trying to hide from un wanted attention I was running through the corridors and I wasn't looking when I ran straight into her and accidentally knocked her down. I apologized and we talked the whole lunch as we sat under a shady tree It turns out she was really into movies and reptar when she was young so we had a lot in common" Tommy said gesturing as he continued talking.
"At class we had a relief teacher so we didn't do anything we just went outside and hung out under the big tree and we really hit it off and before you know it she asked me to the dance and I said yes in a flash" Tommy said still smiling happily at his fortune.
"Way to score T" Dil said giving a soft nudge to the arm. "Thanks Bro" Tommy replied giving a high five to his brother.
"Can't wait to get this thing over with then everything will be back to normal" Mandy said with relief look
"Oh by the way Kimi I forgot to tell you um… Z asked me about you, he said wants to be your date" Chuckie said as they opened the main doors to the school to step outside.
"Really" Kimi said not sounding interested or surprised she was still upset she couldn't ask Tommy when she had many chances before Rihanna.
"Yea what should I say" Chuckie said surprised at Kimi's low enthusiasm. "You okay Kim?" Chuckie asked
"Yeah I'm fine tell Z I said yes" Kimi said forcing a smile at her brother before turning back. "I'll be heading home now I'll cya guys tomorrow" Kimi said as she walked at quicker pace ahead of the others.
"You sure you don't wanna to go to the Java Lava with us I'll even share my gossip with you" Lil said calling out to Kimi.
"Nah thanks Lil you can tell me later on tonight I'm just beat Cya" Kimi waved trying to get moving as soon as possible.
'Could it be something I did' Tommy thought to himself as he watches Kimi walk away. He was about to go after but he was stopped by Chuckie "You know I heard Rihanna and her friends are coming to the Java Lava you still wanna come" Chuckie said as he let took his hand off Tommy's shoulders.
"Yeh lets go I wouldn't wanna keep her waiting" Tommy said as he took one last look at Kimi walking away then turning to the rest of the gang as they began to walk to the Java Lava.
Phil looked concerned as we watched Kimi walk away he turned to the gang then looked at the basketball in his hand. He sees a big guy passing by. "Hey Dude can you throw this ball as hard as you can in… that direction" Phil said pointing to where Kimi walked off.
"Sure Man" The big guy said as he took the ball from Phil's hand. The boy who was at least a head taller than Phil. He had very built arms and his legs were very toned, his muscles showed everywhere. He took a step back and took a deep breath.
He heaved and threw the ball as hard as he could. Phil was shocked at how high he managed to throw the ball but he knew he couldn't just stay shocked. Everybody turned to see the ball which was literally flying as it flew over everyone's head and higher.
"Oi why'd you throw my ball like that for!" Phil angrily shouts at the big buy as everyone turned to see. "But you…" "Not buts man!" Phil quickly interrupts him. He turned to look at his friends letting out big sigh "Looks I gotta go chase my ball I'll catch up to you guys later" Phil said as he sprinted towards the ball which was bouncing further and further ahead on the road where Kimi left off.
The big boy just scratched his head dumb founded and confused at Phil's actions but he just shrugged it off and walked on. "Laters Phil!" The group called as they walked off to the Java Lava.
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Phil finally caught up to the ball he was taking deep breaths and was exhausted from the running "Maybe I should've just thrown the ball myself" Phil said sitting on his basketball trying desperately to catch his breath.
Once he catches his breath he eyes Kimi in the distance he develops a mischievous grin on his face. He takes a step back "YO HEADS UP!" He shouts as he threw the ball directly at Kimi.
Kimi turned around and looked shock as a Basketball was hurtleling towards her face. Thanks to her quick reflexes on being the top player of her basketball team she caught the ball just in time as it stops right in front of her face.
"Good catch Kimi" Phil laughs mockingly as he took the ball from Kimi and laughed at her expression. From a sad look to a shocked look to a angry look "Do you know what would've happen if that ball made contact to my face" Kimi said angrily while eyeing Phil who was still laughing mockingly.
"Well I'd tried not too but it can't be much worse than you look right now" Phil laughs at his joke and happy that he managed to get Kimi out of her slump.
"Your so unbelievable Phil give me that!" Kimi said angrily as she snatched the ball from Phil and started dribbling. "So what made you follow me" Kimi asked happily and curious.
Phil knew deep down inside that he followed Kimi because he was concerned about her and didn't like seeing her moping. Plus she was his best bud and whenever he needed her she was always there to cheer him up whenever he felt down. It was what best friends do to each other. It was like a dutie, a calling that Phil happily accepted and delivered. But he couldn't say that cause he was afraid it would lead to the subject of Tommy and he didn't want to remind her why she was sad in the first place at all.
"I've come for a rematch Kimi" Phil says boldly as he gave a competitive look towards Kimi as they were both walking along side by side. She gave a puzzled look then put her game face on. "You know I'm a bad sore loser right" Phil jokingly says.
"Yeh I know" Kimi says smiling for the first time since she found out Tommy was going with Rihanna. She was happy that Phil came to cheer her up. Deep down she knew that he came because he was concerned for her but couldn't understand why he didn't just say it.
"So what do you say I'll even give you a 5 point head start if you feel you can't handle me" Phil said in a cocky tone.
"You? Please I think it's you that can't handle me" Kimi let out cocky laugh. She had totally forgot about Tommy and why she was moping. Now she was focused and ready to make Phil eat his words.
"Alright Kimi now you've done it first to 21 you game" Phil said with a passion that he always carried in the heat of a match.
"Game on Phil just try not to be a sore loser when you get beat by a girl again" Kimi laughs as she was having fun talking trash to Phil before the match.
"Fine bring it" Phil says getting ready to sprint to the basketball courts that were just down the street. "Wait Phil!" Kimi called stopping Phil in his tracks
"Lets take our time besides I'm in the mood for walking today" Kimi says happily walking slowly. Phil just looked puzzled but shrugged it off "Alright just give me the ball and I'll warm up before you get there" Phil said as he went up to take the ball from Kimi.
A mischievous smile crept on Kimi's face "Your not taking my ball" she said leaning back avoiding Phil's grab on the basketball. "Ohh so you wanna play hardball" Phil gives a mischief look as he lifted Kimi who was still holding onto the ball off the ground and dived into the soft grass nearby.
They laughed as they both hit the grass. Phil tickled Kimi until she let go of the ball "Hey that's cheating" She said as Phil quickly made a grab for the ball. "So you never play fair anyway" Phil said looking back and smiling.
"Duhh how do you think I always win" Kimi said laughing at how much fun she was having. "Phil can you walk with me" Kimi said as she got up from the ground with a more serious look
"Yeh sure if you want" Phil said tossing back the ball to a cheerful Kimi. They talked about basketball the whole way and when they played their match it was a close game but Phil scored the final shot and got his revenge 21 to 20.
After the exhausting game the two sat down on the bench trying to get their breath back. "You got lucky Phil" Kimi said exhausted.
"Luck is for loser I play with skill" Phil says back confidently smiling at his victory. "Right I forgot about that" Kimi says smiling that she had a fun match with Phil that seemed to have washed away all her problems.
"By the way thanks" Kimi said sincerely. "For what?" Phil look puzzled. "For following me when no one did" Kimi said with so much heart she could've sworn a tear left her eye but she was sweating all over face so it was hard to tell.
Phil smiled and thought for a minute "Duhh of course I followed you" Phil said smiling. Now it was Kimi's turn to look puzzled. "Im your best bud Kimi and don't forget it"
Kimi was shocked at Phil's response. She felt happy and safe knowing that Phil would always protect her from whatever harm life would throw at her. "Hey you just copied what I said to you a while ago that's copy right" Kimi said looking surprised Phil would remember.
"Well maybe but what can you do about it" Phil said slyly. Kimi just made a cross look then grinned as she took the ball and threw to Phil's head and bounced back into her arms.
"This is war Kimi no one throws a ball to my head and laughs about it" Phil said with as he got up with a mad look.
"Well apparently I did" Kimi said running further away laughing hysterically at Phil.
"Your not getting away that easy" Phil said chasing Kimi around the court still laughing. They chased and laughed playfully the whole day as the sun setted over the horizon.
Closing notes: If you have seen the episode "It's Cupid, Stupid" then you will know that a special guest star will be making a special guest appearance in the next Chapter. He's back and he is going to set things right well in his opinion anyway. What will he do? How will it effect the entire Rugrats gang? Stay Tuned.