Hello! I said there next chapter would be here the next day, and I sure delivered, didn't I? So this chapter involves the boys and girls searching for the things they need for the prom. Get ready for some nice moments. Oh, and I forgot to do this last chapter, but a HUGE thanks and shoutout to a good friend of mine on Instagram who suggested that Mushmouth's date be Donald's cousin, Betty. Go follow her! She makes awesome edits and art! Anyways, enjoy!

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Chapter 2: Let's Go Shopping

"Rudy, are you sure this is the best place to look for our suits?"

"Of course it is. Why wouldn't it be?"

"Because we're at the mall..."

It was true. The store that sold and rented tuxes, the one Rudy suggested, was in the mall... where the girls were also shopping. Of course, they didn't know the boys were there. And the boys hoped to keep it that way, "C'mon, dudes. This is the best mens store in Philadelphia. What's the problem?" Rudy asked when the others were unsure.

"Because the girls are here too. And you remember what they said at school." Bill replied, "They don't want us to see what they're getting until the night of prom."

"I know that. You expect us to walk into the girly dress store? No. We're here to look for only the finest tuxes. Bought by yours truly..."

Harold had a question, "Wouldn't it be cheaper to just rent the tuxes instead of buying it?"

Rudy smiled, "Let's be real. You clowns need some new clothes to go with what you normally wear. You need finer fashion. And besides..." The rich boy set his eyes on a tux on display. It was a magenta color, with matching bowtie and shoes, "This suit... it's too good for me to use once and then return it! I won't stand for it!"

The rest of the boys just shrugged as they looked around for something nice. "I dunno why you're so worried about this prom stuff..." Russell said to his brother, "It sounds like any other school dance..."

"It's a much bigger deal, Rus..." Bill told him, "For the seniors, it's like the last dance of the year. So they go all out. When you're a senior, you'll understand..."

"Right..."

As Harold walked around, he noticed a simple black coat hanging up, "This looks nice. I don't need to be as snazzy as Rudy..." he said to himself. Mush found a similar coat, but in a dark orange color, "Whatb youb think aboutb thisb?" he asked.

"Cool..."

Albert picked out a red coat similar to what Rudy was eyeing, but not as snazzy as it, "Hey, hey, hey. This looks okay. I wonder if Laverne will like it..."

Bill was busy trying out a white coat with light blue outlines, "Hmm... not a bad look. Penny will probably have some things to say about it, but I know deep down she'll love it."

As he was checking himself out in the mirror, he noticed Rudy staring at him, and it wasn't a happy stare either, "So you're gonna try and copy me, huh?" The rich boy accused.

"What are you talking?" Bill raised an eyebrow as he turned towards his friend, "You're the one telling us we need to look good."

"Yeah! But that doesn't mean get the same tux as me?"

"This ain't the same text as yours. It's a different color!"

"Yeah, and that's the only difference. It's the same material and design."

"So?"

"So I want to be the best dressed at the prom, especially when I win Prom King! So I don't need a copycat to steal all the thunder."

Bill frowned, "You think I care about how you look? I like this tux, so I'm getting it."

Rudy glared, "Oh no, you're not! I'm not buying that knockoff suit for you!"

Albert could sense that things would get ugly if he didn't intervene, so he quickly moved between Bill and Rudy to keep them from getting physical with one another, "Hey, hey, hey. Don't let things go awry. Rudy, if Bill likes the suit, then he can get if it he wants. You shouldn't stop him just because it's similar to what you're getting."

"But I don't want that suit to out do mine!" Rudy argued.

"I've found a coat that's similar to yours too..."

"Yeah, but it's not the same! My coat is much more valuable! Just like what Bill found."

"Rudy, you remind me of a school after prom..." Russell commented.

"School after prom?"

"No class!"

Albert had already grabbed Rudy before he could attack the small child, "Cool it! We're here to find good tuxes, not get kicked out of the store. Now Rudy, if Bill really wants to get that coat, then get it for him..."

Rudy frowned deeply, before huffing, "Fine. You win this time, Cosby..."

Bill smirked in triumph.

As for Donald, he was still having trouble finding a good tux. He really wanted to impress Elaine, so he had to find the best tux. After a few minutes of searching, he spotted a dark mint green coat with matching bowtie. The pink hat wearing boy smiled as he picked it up, "E-Elaine i-is sure to look this..." He said.

By now, all the boys had found what they needed. But as they were ready to check out... they heard giggling... from the other side of the store. The boys then gasped as they noticed another entrance to the store next door... that store being the dress store...

And through that entrance... they saw their dates looking at dresses!

They hadn't realized that the store was so close!

"Uh oh... hide!" Albert quickly said. The gang did as told as they crouched behind a rack of coats, peeking above or on either side.

As for the girls themselves...

Elaine was showing her friends a dress she found. It was a lime green color and was short at the thighs, "Isn't this cute? What do you think Donald would say?" She asked.

"He's probably stutter like usual." Penny shrugged.

"Maybe that'll mean he likes it." Joyce smiled, looking at a red dress, "This looks really cute. You think Rudy would like it?"

When Rudy heard that question, "Aw, Joyce... you look good in anything..." He whispered so that she wouldn't hear.

"I'm sure Rudy will like whatever you put on..." Violet assured her, "But I have an idea. Why don't we go in our boys colors? For example, Laverne could wear red like Albert. Joyce could wear purple or pink. Penny can wear white or blue."

Betty nodded, "That sounds like a good idea. I've always liked Mushmouth's orange. I'm sure he'll be happy to see me in orange."

"I've never wore red before..." Laverne admitted, "But I guess there's a first for everything. I'm sure the boys will like what we wearing, no matter what color it is..."

"You're right." Elaine added, "But it would still be cute to match with them. I wouldn't be so surprised if they were searching for tuxes with the same colors."

"Wouldn't put it past any of them..." Penny nodded.

The boys were shocked. Did the girls know them so well that they were predictable? No wonder they loved them so much, "Wow... the girls sure know what we like..." Harold whispered.

"They seemed worried about what to wear..." Bucky pointed out, "Do you think they think you guys won't like what they wear?"

"The girls look good in anything, like Rudy said." Albert assured him, "I'm sure whatever dresses they decide to choose, they'll look absolutely pretty in. As long as there's no competition. And the idea of all of us matching is pretty neat."

"Speaking of dresses and clothing. We better make a purchase and split before they see us." Bill reminded everyone.

And so, the boys (well Rudy), paid for all their items while the girls were distracted with trying on dresses.

Their items included dress coats, bowties, shoes, button up shirts, and anything else. As soon as they received everything, they split the store. An hour later, the girls came out with their newly purchased dresses.

"Hey, did anybody hear some boys while we were in there...?" Joyce asked.

The other girls shrugged, "Well, we finally got what we needed. The next step is make up and hair. But of course, that'll wait until the day of. But in the meantime, we can think about what styles we want." Elaine spoke.

That got some positive responses.

A nice shopping day for both the boys and girls. Things got a little heated between Rudy and Bill, but Albert was able to cool it all down, as he does best. Next chapter is where things get a little more intense, and that's when the subject of Prom King comes into play. Things are gonna start happening, so prepare yourself for them! Until then, I'll see you guys later. And don't forget to review, please. Thank you!