Yes, I know some parts of this story is inappropriate. But that's just the way it's going to be. So deal with it. I mean, it is Chad. And he is a male teenager. A lot of boys are like that...well, at least my male hormone driven friends are. Sorry, I just had to get that off my chest. But ANYWAYS...thanks for all the reviews! I really didn't expect this story to go far. It is, after all, a random story about two people falling in love over lollipops. Wow, that just made my story sound stupid and pointless...BUT IT'S NOT. I promise you, I swear on the Girl Scout code. Well, I used to be in Girl Scouts but that's not the point. You know, I haven't gone bowling in a while. Let's get back to the real topic, shall we? Onward with the story! Hope you like!
-Kristina
Summary: Sonny has a new craving - tootsie pops. And Chad seems to like it too. So much that he'd do anything just to get a taste. ;)
Pairing(s): Chad/Sonny and some Nico/Portlyn
Disclaimer: I don't own Sonny With a Chance...let's just keep it at that...
Chapter 6: Blue Raspberry
Chad POV
So here I was, laying down on my bed...doing nothing. I Just spent hours staring at the ceiling, staring at the walls, staring at stuff. I know, you'd think that Chad Dylan Cooper would be doing better things on his weekend. Well, I would be but I couldn't seem to get my mind straight right now. Especially after I came to a shocking revelation last night. I couldn't even say it right now because the thought of just saying it disgusted me. Plus, it was bad for my reputation. 'Hollywood's Bad Boy Goes Soft and Falls For Good Girl Sonny Munroe!' I could just see the headlines right now. Besides, it's not like I knew she liked me back. If I just asked her on a whim, she'd probably reject me. And trust me, I don't do rejection. Plus, it does bad things to my smexy-ness. Yeah, that's right. I am smexy! Wait, what did that even mean?
Smells sexy? Ha, was that even possible?
What does sexy smell like?
I could make it possible. I mean, I am sexy already.
I guess sexy is just the way I smelt.
I grabbed my shirt sleeve and sniffed it. Hmm...I do smell good.
Anyway, what were we talking about earlier? Oh yeah, the party.
Stupid Sonny, stupid dress, stupid singing, stupid lollipop...stupid cute. Ugh! I hate this. You know what happened after she sang? I did throw up. All over Zora's purse. She was pretty pissed after that. Note to self: I you ever feel nauseous, never go near a girl's purse. It's like her best friend or something. But I thought diamonds were a girl's best friend? Whatever, I'm not a girl. But anyway, after I threw up, Zora threw a hissy fit and told me to clean up her purse. Apparently Sonny saw me and thought I was barfing because I thought her singing was horrible. So not true.
But I told her I had some bad shrimp.
That could work right?
Eh, whatever. The past is the past. But let's get to the real dilemma here, alright? I like Sonny way more than I'm supposed to. C'mon Chad, you can say it. Stop being in denial Cooper! You know it's true. I sighed and sat up. Maybe if I say it, I'll feel better. Alright, here I go. "I, Chad Dylan Cooper, am in...love...w-with...Sonny Munroe."
I'm in love with Sonny Munroe.
I'm in love with Sonny Munroe.
I'm in love with Sonny Munroe.
"I'm in love with Sonny Munroe!"
Um...yeah, that didn't make me feel any better. But, I knew it was true. Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! How could I let something like this happen? Well, like Portlyn said, "Love isn't something you can control. It just happens." Who knew her of all people woud give me advice like that? I guess it was helpful.
But hey! At least I didn't throw up this time! That's actually a big step for me.
What time was it? I looked over at my alarm clock and groaned. It wasn't even three o'clock yet!
I picked up the phone and dialed Portlyn's number. I really needed to get out of the house before we meet the Random's for bowling. "Hello?" she answered happily and then she started giggling. "Portlyn?" I did dial the right number, right? Because this didn't sound like her. "Oh! Hi Chad! Um...hold on!" I heard her put the phone down and whisper angrily at someone. She was with a boy. I could tell. She picked up the phone again. "Okay, I'm back. Did you need something?"
"Did I interrupt something Port?"
"No! I mean, no. Well, kind of. But it can wait." Wow, she answered pretty quickly. Now I know she's hiding something.
"Okay, I you say so!" I sang. "But I was wondering if you want to grab a coffee or something before we go bowling. I'm feeling pretty crappy right now."
"Oh sure! What time?"
"Starbucks at four."
"Okay see you later!" she chirped before hanging up.
Great, now I'm alone for an hour. I wonder what boy Portlyn was with right now. She was never this giggly around anyone. Even me.
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Starbucks was pretty crowded today. The worse thing was, people kept coming up to us for pictures and autographs. I really, really wasn't in the mood for this right now. To top it all off, it started raining outside. Everything was just going wrong today. I rested my head on my hand and stirred the steaming cup of coffee with the other. I felt Portlyn watching me. "What's wrong Chad? You look horrible...I've never seen you like this before." I looked up and glared at her. "Well gee thanks, Portlyn." She frowned and shook her head. "No, I meant, you look sick. What's wrong?" I shrugged and leaned back on my chair. "Remember last night? After Sonny sang?"
She nodded and smiled, "Oh yeah, you barfed all over that little girl's purse. That was pretty funny. And I didn't know Sonny can sing. She's ah-mazing!"
"Yeah, not helping."
She silently watched me again. "Are you like this because of her?"
I answered her with silence. I knew she would get the message without me answering her.
"Oh my God! You do like her!" she yelled. Eight people turned around and looked over at our table. I covered her mouth with my hand. "Shh! Keep it down! And no, I don't like her." She gave me a pointed look. "Okay, then why did you call me over here?" I swallowed nervously. "I...realized something last night and I need your opinion." She waited for me to continue, her hands clasped together on the tabletop. "Go on." Well, here it goes. Honesty time. "I realized that...that...that I love her." Her eyes widened.
"Are you sure?" I put my hands up in defeat. "Have I ever said something like this Portlyn!? Why would I lie about this?" She shrugged, "I just find it hard to believe. I never expected the great CDC to fall in love with the new girl in Chuckle City." She sighed in amusement. "Love is a funny thing." I scoffed, "Love isn't funny. It's madness. Ever since I found this out I've been going completely insane!"
"Well, what do you want me to do? This isn't my problem."
"I know, alright? But, what should I do? You're a girl. What happens when a girl likes a guy?"
"Hmm...when I like a guy...I get nervous around him, I giggle and stumble a lot, I dream about him, I dress a lot more nicely, I do anything just so he'll get my attention. And the best thing you can do is just tell her. Well, when the time is right of course." I laughed, "Oh, so is that why you were giggling so much on the phone earlier? There was a guy over at your apartment, huh?" She giggled nervously, "No...and don't you try to change the subject on me."
"Fine, fine." I looked down at my cell phone. Ten till six. "C'mon, they're probably at the bowling alley now."
She nodded and followed me out.
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"Oh! I got a text from Nico. He said that they're two lanes to the right of the entrance." I nodded as we walked into the bowling alley. This place was crowded too. I guess everybody likes to go out on Saturday's. But good thing it was a little dark because no one noticed us yet. Then we finally saw them...but that little girl was missing. They saw us and waved. "Where's Zora?" Portlyn asked. "She couldn't make it. Her family is going out of town for the weekend." Sonny answered. "And we already got your shoes." she added, handing us each a pair of shoes. I wasn't even going to ask her how she got my shoe size right. "And we already ordered pizza too!" Grady yelled through the music, then he hi-fived Nico. Those two were nutcases, I swear.
"How about we do boys verses girls?" Tawni suggested. "It'll be me, Sonny, and Portlyn versus Grady, Nico, and Chad."
Everyone agreed and they quickly typed in our names in the two lanes that they paid for.
The game was going good and during the first round, the pizza came. Everyone was eating except for me and Sonny. And she was sitting alone and all her friends were distracted. Perfect opportunity Chad! I sighed and sat next to her. "Why so glum?" I asked. She shrugged, "You'd probably think it's stupid."
"Well, let's give it a shot anyway."
She breathed in, "I've never gone bowling before so I don't know how to do this. I know it's simple but I'm afraid I'll slip and fall."
"You? Really? And I thought you were the most normal out of all of us."
I looked up at the TV screen. Yeah, she hasn't gone up yet. I shrugged and pointed to the lane. "You want me to show you how?" I saw her cheeks turn a little pink so I smirked at her. "Um...okay." She stood up and walked over to the ball return, excitedly waiting for me. "Which ones yours?" She pointed to the bowling ball with a large six on it. "Okay." I picked up the ball and took her right hand. "Put your middle and ring finger in these two holes and your thumb in this one."
She followed my instructions and then we walked nearer to the lane. I stood behind her and place my hands on top of hers. I felt her tense up. I laughed, "Relax, Sonny. I don't bite." She giggled nervously, like Portlyn did earlier.
"Okay, now all you do is swing back," I guided her with my hands, "and let go when the ball is in front of you. But make sure it goes straight." She did what she was told again and jumped up and down when she knocked down more than half of the pins. "Yay! Thank you Chad!" And then wrapped her arms around my neck and hugged me.
But then she quickly let go. "Oops. I'm sorry. I forgot you don't do hugs."
I chuckled and shook my head. "It's okay. Now let's get some pizza, I'm starving!"
You know, I was actually surprised at how comfortable I was around Sonny. But touching her was a problem. It felt like my skin was on fire. I bet my face looked like it was too.
After she was done eating, she started sucking on a blue lollipop.
Blue Raspberry.
Oh no. Here we go again. So much for being comfortable. Thankfully we were split in two lanes because I knew I can't sit next to her now. What a bummer. But it was horrible because Nico and Grady paid for two games. Aw man! Twenty rounds watching her eat one of those mouth-watering lollipops. But no, she didn't just have one, she had three of the same ones this time! This was pure torture. She probably knew what she was doing to me. Oh, the blue was starting to stain her lips.
Yup, worst day ever...yet, it was the best. I don't know now, I'm getting confused.
Either I like it or I don't.
...Okay, I like it.
The game ended (thank you Lord!) and Sonny went to the bathroom. Grady and Portlyn left with Nico and Tawni left with some random guy. I figured I should be nice and wait for Sonny. When she came out, she looked confused. "Where did everybody go?" I waved my hand, "They all left. I thought someone should wait for you." She shrugged on her pea coat and slung her purse on her shoulder as we walked out of the entrance. "Tawni was supposed to give me a ride home."
"Is your mom at home?"
She shook her head. "No, she's on vacation in Wisconsin for a couple of weeks."
Of course I got stuck in this situation. "Do you want me to take you home?"
She smiled a little and shrugged. "Okay. Well, if you don't mind."
"Nah, I don't mind. Just tell me the directions." Once we entered my car, she gave me the directions to her apartment. Then things got awkward and silent. Good thing her apartment wasn't too far. I stopped in front of the building. "There you go." She smiled and opened the door. "Thanks Chad. For this and being so nice today." I snickered, "Yeah, well, don't get used to it Munroe." She sighed, "Whatever you say Cooper." And then she kissed me on the cheek.
Wait, what!?
That did not just happen. Okay, maybe it did. Her face was turning red as she ran to the apartment complex. I rubbed my cheek and felt something wet and sticky. It was red lip gloss. I smelled it. I was curious, okay!? Wow, cherries...and blue raspberry.
Okay, correction.
Best day ever.
Phew! That took forever to write. So far, I think this is my favorite chapter. Great, now I feel like going bowling now. Oh well, no one would take me anyway. Sorry, but I won't update tomorrow. Kind of busy. And when I mean kind of, I mean I'm super busy. So expect an update on Monday. Hope you all enjoyed!
-Kristina