Chapter 3
"I thought we could do the report first," Penny said to Amber when they were in her room later that day. "Isn't that the hard part?" Amber asked not really caring about the whole project. She had been anticipating being with Penny all day because she wanted to kiss her again. It was really embarassing to want to kiss a girl, especially a girl as dorky as Penny Pingleton. "Yeah but the sooner we get it over with the better it will be," Penny explained. "Penny listen about last night," Amber started. Penny looked at her expectantly. "I'm very sorry if I made you uncomfortable,"
"It's okay, Amber. Really it is." Penny assured her. Amber flashed a big smile and said "I'm glad you're okay with it," She then reached for Penny's hand and tried to kiss her. Penny moved back and quickly said "We should go to the library to get started, you know"
"Yeah we should but there's something else we should do first," She said and put her hand on Penny's knee. Penny got up quickly. "Amber, I'm not like that."
"I'm not either. I just liked kissing you and I wanted to do it again. We can go to the library but now please just let me kiss you." Amber pleaded. Penny thought that was a very weird request and she wasn't really sure if Amber was falling for her or not now. Maybe it was like she said Amber just liked kissing her but that didn't mean she really had to let her. "Amber I don't think that's a good idea. We can be friends but that's it, and I don't mean friends that make out. Just friends that hang out together,"
"Fine, if you say so. We should get going before the library closes." Amber said getting up trying to change the subject. Penny was sure Amber felt embarrassed. Penny and Amber walked down the stairs and they were about to walk out the door when Velma walked in with several shopping bags. She didn't seem happy to see Penny. "You still doing that project thing?" Velma asked disgusted. "Yes mother it's going to take a while. We were just on our way to the library to do some research." Amber explained. "Amber, you can't do that now." Velma said sitting some of her bags down. "Why not, mom? It's important."
"This is more important. We have to take your pictures." Velma explained. Amber looked confused she had no idea what her mom was talking about. It must have shown on her face because Velma went into a tirade "Amber! What is wrong with you lately? I told you when you left the studio that I hired a professional photographer to take your pictures for the modeling contest. I went to pick up your clothes. He'll be over here soon." She said indicating the bags. Amber had completely forgotten about that. She hadn't even competed in the Miss Teen Baltimore pageant yet and her mom was already planning ahead for some department store modeling contest that was in a couple of months. "We'll just go tomorrow, Amber. Meet me there at 5:50" Penny suggested. Velma was on one of her control freak trips and Penny didn't want to be in the middle of it. "That's a great idea. I'm sure you and Polly can work on the project tomorrow."
"Her name is Penny, mom!" Amber said for the millionth time. He had to correct Penny's name to her mother a lot over the past 24 hours. As a matter of fact she mixed up a lot of her friends' names. The whole time she was with Link she called him Luke despite seeing him on the show everyday. "Whatever. You can leave now Penny. We have things to do. Amber has to shower, change and get into makeup." Velma explained like it was the most important thing in the world. "Sure, I'll see tomorrow Amber." Penny said.
"I'll walk you down the drive way. It'll only take a second mom." She said before Velma could say anything. Once they got outside Amber apologized to Penny. "I'm sorry but you know how she can get."
"It's okay I understand "Penny said. Amber was walking slowly, and Penny actually had to slow down to her speed so she was walking with her instead of in front of her. She was obviously in no hurry to get back in the house. "Why don't you tell your mom you don't want to do this anymore?" Penny suggested.
"I can't Penny. It's hard standing up to her. DO you sand up to your mom?" Of course she didn't. Her mom gave orders and she listened. The only time she didn't was recently when she start seeing Seaweed. She didn't answer Amber's question but her face must have said it all. "You don't because you know how hard it is to disagree with your mom."
"Yeah it is. I can't believe we actually understand each other at least about this," Penny said
"Yeah, it's weird. I really wish my mom was a normal mom. You know what I mean." Amber said looking down. She knew exactly what Amber meant. She would kill to have a mom like Tracy's or Seaweed's, instead of her own crazy mother.
"Let's look on the bright side," Penny said putting her arm around Amber for comfort. "What's that?"
"We'll be eighteen in a couple of years and we can move out," Amber laughed at that. She was sure even if she was eighteen her mom would still be trying to control her life. "Amber!" Velma called out from the doorway. "One minute mom!" Amber screamed back and Velma closed the door. "I guess I should go," she said to Penny. "Sure, I'll see you tomorrow," Penny said and started to get on her bicycle. Amber just starred at her for a second and watched Penny start to ride off. "Penny wait!" she cried suddenly. Penny stopped and turned around. She got off her bike and walked up to Amber. "What is it, Amber? Is something wrong?" Amber walked over to her and said "No, everything's right." And then she kissed her softly on the lips. "Amber, I-" Amber cut her off and said "I know you aren't interested but I just had to do it again."
Penny suddenly reached over and kissed Amber back. For some reason it just felt right. They looked at each other for a second and then Amber grabbed Penny's hand and kissed her again. This time a little longer. Penny pulled back before Amber could stick her tongue in her mouth. "I have to get inside," Amber said suddenly. "Okay bye" Penny said and the got back on her bike and rode off. Amber watched her and smiled. She couldn't believe she was crushing Penny Pingleton!