Disclaimer: I do not own Full House or any of its characters.
Author's Note: I'm sorry that it's been awhile since I have updated on this story. Life course got in the way and I lost interest in writing for awhile. I'm back though for a new chapter.
Chapter Two:
"You have got to be kidding me, Rusty!" exclaimed DJ as she looked at Stephanie with a disgust look on her face. She watched as Stephanie stepped outside from the bathroom and into the bedroom with a low cut dress shirt and a long black skirt on. She pulled her hair up in a sloppy bun and looked over at DJ.
"Just be happy your not the one having to date him," said Stephanie.
"Thank god for that," said DJ as she shivered at the thought of the idea. "You sure you want to do this? I mean come on, it's Rusty! That little twerp that I caught sneaking a peek in my underwear drawer."
"Ew," said Stephanie making a gross face as she picked up her cell phone and purse. "I'm that desperate though. If he tries anything I will hit him with my purse"
"Might need to take a can of Mace instead," joked DJ as she got up from her bed and walked over to Stephanie as she placed her hand on her shoulder and patted it lightly. "Good luck"
"Ha, yeah thanks," said Stephanie as she headed out the door as DJ watched her go, shaking her head in shame.
It didn't take her long to reach the front of her high school building as she walked over by the steps. She looked around but didn't see Rusty anywhere. She flipped opened her cell to check the time. 6:08pm.
"Course, why would I expect him to be on time," said Stephanie as she let out a sigh in frustration. She was about to sit down on the steps when she heard a loud sounding of an engine backfiring coming from down the street. She knew who's car that was and rolled her eyes. "How embarrassing."
The station wagon approached the sideway and parked as Rusty leaned over and rolled down the passenger seat window as he poked his head out.
"You coming or just going to stand there all night," said Rusty. Stephanie rolled her eyes again as she made her way over towards the car. Rusty opened it and leaned back, as she got inside and closed it. She refused to look over at him even though she could feel his eyes on her as she pulled the seat belt over her chest.
"You look nice," said Rusty.
"Yeah thanks," said Stephanie as she looked out the window still avoiding any eye contact with him.
"Sorry about the car. I'm working my way on getting a new one here soon. Been saving up from all the extra hours that I have been doing at my job:" said Rusty as he pulled the stick shift to drive as the car slowly started to go.
"It's cool, at least we don't have to walk," said Stephanie.
"That's how I see it too," said Rusty.
"You're lucky to even have a car, My dad still won't let me drive until I turn eighteen," said Stephanie.
"I bet you can't wait for your birthday to approach, huh," said Rusty.
"Oh yeah, couple more months to go," said Stephanie.
"Awesome," said Rusty.
Stephanie finally looked over at Rusty.
'I can't believe I'm having a conversation with Rusty. Maybe I'm being a little too harsh on him.' Stephanie thought to herself. Rusty noticed her staring and looked over at her with a grin. Stephanie quickly looked away as she ran her hair through her hair and looked out the passenger window again. Rusty turned on the radio as "Summer of 69" By: Bryan Adam came blasting out of the speakers.
"I like this song," said Stephanie as she started to tap her foot to the beat.
"Me too, I actually got his best hits on album somewhere if you want to borrow it sometime," said Rusty.
"Own it already," said Stephanie.
"I got to say, Tanner you got some good taste in music," said Rusty as he smirked over at her.
Ok maybe he is being a little too nice here. He must be up to something. Better change the subject.' thought Stephanie.
" So the game plan tonight is when we arrive that the skating rank, we walk in beside each other. But here's the rules. No touchy feely. Which includes kissing, hugging, or holding hands. Second, no calling me things such as sweetheart or babe. And Lastly only one slow song together but as rule one says, no holding hands during it, got it?," said Stephanie.
"Man, and you call this a date? How are they going to believe we are a couple than," asked Rusty.
'Crap he has a point there,' thought Stephanie.
"Ok fine, we can hold hands but only hands, if I catch your hands going anywhere else I'll…
Rusty cuts her off.
"Yeah yeah I know. I'm not stupid to try anything on you," said Rusty.
"Good. And maybe two slow songs together but everything else stays the same," said Stephanie.
"Whatever," said Rusty annoyed as he pulled into the parking lot of the skating rank. He parked and turned off the car. Stephanie glazed around and spotted Derek standing over by the entrance with his arm wrapped around Sarah. She rolled her eyes and opened the car door.
"Hey guys," shouted Stephanie. Derek and Sarah turned their bodies towards her as Derek smiled at her. Stephanie walked over following behind Rusty. "Sorry we're late"
"Hey no problem. We thought maybe you two might of gotten lost, or maybe with each other," said Derek with a small laugh.
"Ha ha yeah that's funny," said Stephanie with a fake laugh.
"Yeah very funny," said Rusty with just as much amusement in his voice like Stephanie's.
"Hi Rusty," said Derek as he glanced over at him from behind Stephanie.
"Sup," said Rusty in return.
"Well we're ready if you guys are," said Derek.
"Yep let's do it," said Stephanie.
"Awesome," said Derek as he pulled the door open for them. Sarah stepped in first, then Stephanie and lastly Rusty as Derek followed behind.
The place was pretty packed with more younger kids and teens as music was blasting and lights were flashing all over the walls and rank.
"Wow it's crowded tonight," shouted Stephanie.
"What do you expect during the weekend," shouted Rusty back.
"Yeah I'm sorry about the place. It's just Sarah's never been to a roller cade before, I thought I would show her what she missed out," said Derek as he smiled over at Sarah who blushed in return.
"Why haven't you ever gone to one before," asked Stephanie.
" My parents got a divorce when I was little and they both worked a lot, so they never took me to one. I didn't have many friends either that wanted to do fun stuff like that," said Sarah.
"I'm sorry to hear that," said Stephanie. 'Why must she sound so sweet and innocent. I actually feel sorry for her. Why couldn't she make this easier and be a bitch instead'
"Oh it's okay. I'm just glad I can finally be at one now, especially with the person I care the most for," said Sarah as she smiled over at Derek.
'Gag me' thought Stephanie.
Everyone grabbed their size of skates and sat down on the floor to put them on.
'All my life' By: KC and JoJo came blasting out of the speakers, as the lights dimmed a pretty blue and white color around the walls and pretty sparkling stars shined on the rank.
"Ooh I absolutely love this song," exclaimed Sarah as she jumped up from the ground and grabbed a hold of Derek's arm as she raised him up from the ground as well. "Let's skate"
"Okay," laughed Derek as he looked over at Stephanie. "See you out on the floor"
With that, they both skated away together. Stephanie watched them in sadness when suddenly she noticed Rusty standing over her as he reached his hand out to her.
"You said one or more slow songs. I rather this be the first," said Rusty. Stephanie looked at him for a few seconds thinking rather she should put her hand in his or not. "Not going to bite, Tanner"
"I know that," said Stephanie as she placed her hand in his. He quickly lifted her up but continued to keep his hand in hers. He lead her over towards the floor as they fought through the other couples to find a good spot to enter. Finally they did, which was right behind Derek and Sarah.
Stephanie tried to keep her balance and a few times held tightly onto his hand.
"Haven't done this in awhile, huh." asked Rusty.
"Not since I was in grade school," said Stephanie as she looked down at her skates than back up every once and awhile.
"It helps if you try to focus more on the people in front of you than your feet," joked Rusty.
" Thanks for the pointer," said Stephanie with a bit of sarcasm in her voice.
Stephanie finally got the hang out skating after a few leaps around the rank. She had her eyes set on Derek as she watched him raise Sarah's hand up to his lips and kiss it. She felt her heart break a bit as she sighed.
"You know I think you can do better," said Rusty.
"Huh," asked Stephanie as she looked over at him.
"Derek. I think you can do better than Derek," said Rusty.
"Why do you say that? Derek is too perfect," said Stephanie.
"Nobody is perfect," said Rusty.
"He is. Or at least I think he is," said Stephanie.
"Well he isn't, and I think you can do better," said Rusty.
" And who would be better for me if not him," said Stephanie.
"Well I think…"
Stephanie cuts him off.
"Forget I asked. I know he is the one for me I just know it. We might need to step our game up a bit because obviously I'm losing him," said Stephanie. Rusty sighed and rolled his eyes.
"What do you want to us to do than, princess," said Rusty with sarcasm.
" I'll think of something, and Rusty," said Stephanie as she paused and looked over at him. "Don't ever call me that again".
To be continued…