GweCan
Ch. 5 It's a Date
Duncan steps out of shower 0_0 But puts on a towel *_* Yeah
I know friggin Hot! Ps: I won't be ready any reviews after I read this
Chapter's review. I won't read any more until I am done with the
story as a whole. Only seven more chapters to go. Any who back
to the story ….. POV ~ Gwen 1st, Bridgette 2nd, and Duncan 3rd
Ps : It was Reaper not Ripper my bad U guys Warning: Minor
swearing this chapter is the longest one (so far)
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" Ouch! " I said when I feel head first on to the floor. I grabbed onto the closest bed post so I could stand
on my feet. I sat next to Duncan, who was snoring like a bear. He looked so funny sucking his thumb
and wrapped in his thick black blanket; which had a skull in the middle of it like his black shirt. " This is
just too much " I said to myself as I took a couple of photos of him with my phone.
After putting my phone back into my purse I walked toward the window and opened his dark green
curtains. I opened his window too, the sky was sunny with a few clouds left over from the rain from last
night. A light breeze replaced the smell of marijuana with the smell of fresh air. I sat back down with my
mind racing a mile a minute. My attempt to seduce my boyfriend, his rejection, his ' secret supply '
exposed, which resulted in the both of us getting ridiculously high and me crashing at his house.
" What was I thinking? " I said out loud to myself. I couldn't believe myself; I made myself look like a
fool coming here. He was right I tried to seduce him for the wrong reasons. Out of fear and jealousy, my
fear of him growing bored of me because of the lack of sexual intercourse in our relationship, and my
jealousy of all the pretty fan girls who flirted with him. What I failed to see was that he loves me, he
never pressured me to have sex with him, and that I am the only girl he is interested in.
It still hurt to be rejected but I was happy to hear from his mouth that he desired me and would never
betray me. I leaned across his bed and kissed his cheek. " * Yawn * mmm... I'm so hungry " I said as I
stretched my arms as I stood up. I grabbed my purse and walked out the bed room not wanting to
awaken Duncan from his sleep. Walking down stairs I decided to cook, but today I didn't mind and I was
in the mood.
I grabbed a mixing, bowl two pans, and began cooking breakfast. When I finished, I set the plates of food
onto the table; and grabbed two glass cups from a cabinet. A pair of two hands came out of nowhere and
covered my eyes as I pulled out a carton of orange juice. " Let me guess it wouldn't happen to be...
Duncan? " I asked in a playful tone. " Good morning pasty man does it smell good in here " Duncan said as
he removed his hands from my eyes and sat at the table.
I quickly joined him after I poured our cups of orange juice. I cooked two stacks of chocolate chip pancakes
with scrambled eggs, Canadian smoked bacon, and hatch browns. " Mmm... * Muffled Speaking * theiss is
so... gwood " he said as he stuffed his mouth with slices of chocolate chip pancakes and maple syrup.
" Gross you eat like a pig " I said when I picked up a can of cool whip and sprayed some onto my pancakes.
" * Imitated noise * oink oink " he said in a playful manner. " I'm serious Duncan, eat with * giggle * your
mouth closed " I told him when he scooted his chair close to mines and started tickling me everywhere, I
giggled like crazy.
I dipped my finger into some cool whip and smeared it across his left cheek to get him to stop. He just wiped it
off with his thumb and licked it off. We ate our breakfast in silence. Every once in a while I'd catch him trying
to tickle my stomach and I would lightly pat his hand away. I washed and dried the dishes, he put them in
the dish cabinet; then we moved over to the living room. " So where are your parents? " I asked curiously.
" They went on a trip " he answered.
I couldn't help but notice how fast he answered the question. I was never the one to press people for info,
but I knew that something about them not being here was bugging him. " Why are you looking at me like
that? " he asked me as he filed his nails with his pocket knife. " Where did they go? " I asked him as I
fiddled with my fingers. " * Sigh * They left out of the territory to visit my brothers and their families in
Calgary, Alberta " he answered when setting his pocket knife down.
" Uh why do you ask ? " he asked me when raising the pierced part of his unibrow. " Well I just wanted to
know if - " before I could finish his phone played a unfamiliar ringtone. He hopped off the couch after he
answered his text. " Crap! " Duncan said. " What who was it? " I asked him hoping I didn't sound too
suspicious.
" That was Sean my band's drummer guy, I totally forgot about rehearsal for out gig. It's almost noon and I'm
not even dressed " Duncan said as he walked toward the stairs. " Awe snap! It's almost noon? Oh my gosh
I'm still in the same clothes and my mom is probably wondering where I am! " I said not realizing how much
time passed by. " Gwen I don't think you should worry about your mom, I mean you were gone for only one
night. What trouble could she possibly think her 18 year old daughter has gotten into? " He asked when
walking up the stairs.
" After being gawked at for most of my ' developing years ' as a tween for my dark attire , and being
lectured about reading Stephen King and Edgar Allen Poe; You could only imagine how she'd react not
knowing where I was for one night. Even though I'm 18, I still live under her ' roof ' " I replied while putting
on my rain coat and getting my umbrella. " Yeah you have a point! " he called from upstairs. " Bye see you
later! " I called back. I walked past the tall three story homes with properly trimmed lawns; until I reached the
end of the neighborhood.
After passing by the same cafe' and barbershop I finally made it to the end of the block. I took my phone out
to check the time. ' 12:10pm crap she's gonna flip once I set foot in the house ' I thought to myself when I
crossed the street. ' Here goes nothing ' I thought to myself again as I knocked on the front door. I just stood
there waiting for the door to open; watching a blue jay eat from my mom's bird feeder that hung on underneath
the light next to the front door.
My attention turned back to the front door when I heard the door knob turn, and watched as it swung open.
There she was, dressed in one of her white dresses with red floral print and red high hills; standing in front of me
with that concerned look on her face. " Gulp mom, last night look I can explain really I can " I said as I walked in
and placed my umbrella back behind the door. " Gwen there is no need for you to explain anything, I already
know where you were last night " she said as she closed the door and walked into the kitchen. " Really you do? "
I asked wondering why she was reacting so calmly.
" Yes Bridgette called not to long before you got here. She said she'd come by here later to drop off a package or
something. Look Gwen I'm glad that you've made new friends that are different from your usual friends since the
show, but I am a bit concerned about you, I know that you are 18 but you still live in my house and until then
would it kill you to let me know where you're going to be for one night? " she said in her serious tone. " I'm sorry
mom, we just lost track of time " I responded hoping she would buy it. " * Sniff * What is that bizarre smell? " she
asked when hugging me.
The scent of pot must be it, I felt gross in the same clothes from the previous day. I just shrugged and walked up
the stairs, and into my bedroom. I looked through my dresser and pulled out a simple black beater and dark red
booty shorts. After gathering my blue robe and towel I walked out my room into the bathroom to shower and
change. I turned the knob to warm as I stepped in the shower.
" Aaahhh! " I screamed as I slipped on a bar of soap, landing on my side. The sound of my phone playing a ringtone
caught me off guard. " Is everything alright in there!? " I could hear my mom call from down stairs. " Uh yeah just
fine! " I replied as I stood up and grabbed my phone to see who the heck it was that called. I looked at the screen
and there it was Bridgette's name and number.
" Stop it Bruno, no don't pick at it " I told my pet Siberian black bear. I was driving him to the vet, poor thing he
accidentally stepped in to a bear trap. It has been a year since we first met in Siberia, ever since I've returned back
to Canada I still had to go through the process of signing adoption papers for him. It killed me to see animals suffer
due to mistreatment from humans; seeing Bruno cry in pain made me feel rather useless in the situation. " Shhh...
Bruno it will only take a few more minutes were almost there " I said to comfort him.
It all happened the yesterday when my parents took him to northern Ontario in the wilderness; they told me they
went hiking to look at the scenery and stumbled upon other wild creatures. After their afternoon stroll my mom
stayed behind at camp site and my dad went with Bruno to fish at a nearby river. They caught a dozen fish that day
but when they walked up a short cut to get back to the camp site Bruno stepped into a bear trap. My parents ended
up returning home early from the trip. I was shocked and frightened at the same time just the other day before the
trip I was at Geoff's partying it up and when Bruno returned my first reaction was to calm him down and tend to his
wound.
After turning a few blocks and driving down Avenue K I spotted the vet clinic. * Beep Beep * I honked my horn,
the red car in front of me was taking forever to move. I honked my horn at least seven times before the driver
finally decided to move out the way. " We're here now Bruno " I said when attaching a leash to his brown collar. We
sat in the waiting room, many of the other patients gawked at us it wasn't as uncomfortable as it was before.
The reaction was normal. It wasn't every day that you saw a girl with a huge bear for a pet. " Bridgette and Bruno
please come in, the doctor is ready to see you " one of the ladies behind the front desk said. I took Bruno gently by
the leash until we made it to the treatment room. " Why hello Bridgette I haven't seen you since the last check up,
what seems to be the problem? " he asked me after washing his hands and putting on a clean pair of gloves.
I pulled out Bruno's right front paw from the bandages I wrapped it with and showed him the wound the bear trap
caused. " He stepped into a bear trap last week my parents brought him back yesterday, the Vet isn't opened on
Sundays; so I waited until today to bring him in " I told the veterinarian as he got a closer look at the exposed flesh.
" Oh my, * sigh * I'll do the usual checkup then after that I will have to inject an antibiotic just in case he has an
infection; that would require you to leave the room. He might get hard to control, and my assistants will have to hold
him down " he told me. " Okay but how long will it take? I asked out of concern.
" The checkup will only be 15 minutes but the antibiotic will take longer due to him having to be restrained with injection.
I suggest you come back in five hours to pick him up and to sign some prescription " He informed me as he checked
Bruno's heartbeat. I didn't say anything, instead I nodded my head and left the room quietly down the hallway, out the
clinic. ' Hmm... I hope he will be fine in there all alone ' I thought to myself. I didn't want to cloud my head with doubt so
I decided to distract myself from the situation by thinking of the good news Geoff told me about at his B-day party.
FLASH BACK : " Hey Bridgette guess what! " he said as we finished taking down all the party decorations and placed
them back in the attic. " Um… you got a deal with fresh TV teens magazine to be one of their new male clothing models?
" I asked as we walked down stair. " Yes, but no that wasn't the ' big ' news I wanted to share with you " he said as he
tied five trash bags and walked out the front door to throw them away. I walked in the kitchen to put the food and drinks
back in the fridge, wondering what the news was. " Well I spoke to my folks and they agreed to help me with my tuition,
I'm going to Canadore College babe! " he cheered with excitement all over his face.
It was the same school I got accepted to, I was happy to hear the good news. His parents originally wanted him to attend
a college outside the province; I didn't want to settle for the long distance thing; so I hoped he'd convince them to change
their minds. After season one I moved from British Columbia to Ontario to live with my grandparents so Geoff and I could
continue our relationship together. " Yes babe and I have even better news * sound of keys clinging together * I'm rented
a loft not too far from campus so when we go to orientation this fall we can move in " he explained when showing me two
shinny sliver keys. " That's great Geoff I can't wait! " I said when running to him and kissing him all over his face.
~ END OF FLASH BACK
I continued to drive down the street when I remembered Katie text me last night saying my request was ready to pick up.
It was a couple of weeks ago when Duncan, Gwen, and I request Katie design and make some formal outfits for us. Katie
was excited to do the job, she worked part time on week days at a 24 hour open Taylor/department store; which lied in
the center of the city on Main Street. I could see her in her uniform which was a simple white collared shirt, her name tag,
her black pants with her blue apron, and her white tinny shoes; as I looked past the shiny glass window seeing her
hand a man his change as I parked my car by the curb. " I'm truly sorry ma'am we don't sale that brand here and we
ran out of silk " Katie told another customer who seemed rather upset.
The first customer walked past me with a satisfied look on his face, as I opened the door. " But I asked specifically for silk,
are you sure you don't have any in the back? If not when will you guys get some more? " the tall women asked Katie.
" Umm... we have no idea when that will be but we'll be sure to give you a call when it does, oh look another customer "
Katei said as she waved at me and mouth the words thank you to me. The woman pushed her long strait red hair over
her shoulders, snatched her peach colored purse, and stomped out the store. " Who was that? " asked Katie turning
around to face her.
" Oh that was one of our regular customers who requested a silk dress custom made, * sigh * thank you if you hadn't of
walked in when you did, I don't know what I would have done to get her out of here " Katie said as she guided me behind
the cash register and opened the ' EMPOLYEES ONLY ' door. We walked down the hallway with paintings of flowers and
landscapes. " Here ... " Katie said though it sounded as if she was talking to herself. She pulled out a key and opened the
door to another labeled ' STOCKS AND SUPPLYS ' . As I she turned on the light , I walked in looking at the various
materials and sewing machines.
" Here you are " Katie said when handing me three boxes wrapped in wrapping paper. " Why did you hand me three gift
boxes? ... wait no way! " I asked her as we stepped out of the room. " Well the one wrapped in floral designs is yours, the
one below it wrapped in emerald is Gwen's, and the other one below hers wrapped in red is Duncan's " she said after
turning off the light and locking the door shut. " So you want me to deliver their request ?! But couldn't they just pick
them up themselves? " I complained to her. " Oh pretty please, I am so sorry for asking but its noon and Gwen hasn't come
by yet, plus as you saw before I have a lot on my plate here " she begged me.
" I don't know, I mean I don't even know where Duncan lives, and as for Gwen what if she's not home, then I would have
showed up for nothing " I explained both of my excuses to her. Just then a crowd of people walked into the department
store demanding assistance. There were only three employees on duty including Katie. " Please my shift doesn't end until
3:00 pm and you know how busy it can get here " she begged me one more time with folded hands and a pleading face.
" Alright , okay I'll do it " I accepted.
"Thanks Bridge you're the best " she whispered when hugging me. " Wow totally hot wish I had a camera with me so I could take
a picture " I heard one guy say as he and his friends search though the men's section. " Right on man, don't know which is
hotter the blond surfer girl or the employee with the cute pigtails " one of his friends replied in agreement. " How immature
* humph * guys can be so gross sometimes " Katie said when taking off in the opposite direction. The group of guys practically
drooled watching her walk away.
One of them winked at me. ' In your dreams you prev, I have a boyfriend ' is what I wanted to say. I set the three boxes in
the trunk of my Honda and walked around to climb in. My gas meter was in between half empty and empty, so I drove into an
AM PM for gas , and for lunch. " What now asked myself as I took out my phone that was vibrating in my pocket.
Duncan's name and number appeared on the screen of my smart phone, all I could think was why the heck was he texting me?
Duncan ~ Hey Bridgette I'm sorry if this is a bad time but I need U 2 do me a favor 0~0
Me ~ Well I am sort of busy but I guess I could help U out
Duncan ~ Good, can U call Gwen's house number? I need U 2 speak to her mom
Me ~ You want me 2 speak 2 her mom? about what exactly?
Duncan ~ Can U please lie and say Gwen was over your house last night? Her mother would
flip if she found out where she really was, Gwen's on her way home now but by the time she
gets there your call will be over
Me ~ Sure, I'm on my way over there anyways, but do U really need me 2 do this before
I go over there?
Duncan ~ Damn Malibu U sure do ask a lot of ?'s
Me ~ Whatevers I'll do it
Duncan ~ Thanks Bridge I owe U 1
Me ~ Your welcome :s
I dialed Gwen's house number after Duncan hung up. " Yes hello who is this " I could hear her mother say. " It's Bridgette, Hi
I just wanted to let you know Gwen came over yesterday, we had such a great time " I said as I put a bag of cool ranch
Doritos in my basket. " Really? I was wondering were that girl went off to " she said sounding convinced. " Yes really, look
I'm sorry we didn't call last night, we lost track of time, but I don't know why she left so early " I lied hoping she would
believe the rest, even though it sounded phony to me.
" That sound strange for her to just leave first thing in the morning " her mom said in suspicion. " Yes it did seem strange for
her to do that. Can you tell her that I am on my way with the request package she ordered from Mix ' n ' Match on main
street please? " I asked, at this point I was paying for my bag of cool ranch Doritos, a giant pretzel dipped in cheddar cheese,
and Snapple juice. " Sure " was her reply. This was all too much I was on a delivery trip for Katie, lying for Duncan, and I had
to be back at the Vet in time to pick up Bruno.
My gas meter turned back to full when I started my Honda " Finally " I said as I parked in the drive way of Gwen's house. I held
my bag of lunch in my left hand, the held both the emerald and red boxes with my right hand and arm. " Whoa do you need
help carrying those in? I was just leaving to go grocery shopping; but I could help you with that " Gwen's mom offered. " Thanks,
but no thanks I'm fine " I lied when we past each other; truth was I didn't want her to help because she would have ask me a lot
of questions and I might have expose the secret. Dialing Gwen's number I watched her mom drive down the neighborhood.
I text Gwen to let me in, I could handle putting the boxes down but opening the door would be a challenge. " Really I was taking
a shower, come on in you have some explaining to do " Gwen demanded while taking the boxes from me as we went upstairs into
her bed room. " Is it me or does your room get creepier and creepier every time I come over here? " I asked her when looking at
the giant plastic black widow on the back of her door and her new body length poster of the same spooky Goth band with blood
dripping from their eyes. The rest was like stepping into a haunted house except it was just a bed room " How did you know I
wasn't here last night? " she asked me, her onyx eyes seemed to look strait though my soul.
" I had no idea where you were last I just found out today from Duncan that you weren't here last night. He also asked me to lie
to your mom as a favor " I answered. " Well that explains a lot; um what else did he tell you? " she asked. I noticed how her voice
sounded suspicious like she didn't want me to know where she snook off to either. " Gwen you sneaked out so what, big deal, it's
not like you... oh - my - gosh... " I said.
Her eyes widen so did mines, how could I have been so oblivious? " It's not what you think we- " she tried to explain but I
interrupted before she could. " Oh my gosh! So did you guys... have sex? He got a nipple ring didn't he? Eeeee! I can't to tell- "
she covered my mouth. " Whoa there clam the hell down, yes I slept over his house, but nothing happened " Gwen answered
when removing her hand from my mouth. Her facial expression changed from shocked to sadness then back to her usual serious
expression. " Sorry * heh.. * got carried away, but for real's no action? " I asked.
" NO! we didn't have sex not even close, we um talked a bit then I discovered his secret supply of marijuana, after that we
stayed up late and got ridiculously high. What is with you people? Is sex all you friggin care about? " she said when sitting on her
bed. " Oh " I responded feeling sort of dumbfounded. Gwen was one of my closet friends from the show, despite me being a surfer
and she being Goth; we had a few things in common. We both hated the color pink, we both cared for nature and wild life, and we
are currently in relationships with guys we met from camp Wawanakwa.
I guess you could say even though we are different, I failed to see that beneath the blue lipstick and Smokey eye shadow Gwen
was just like any other girl. She was so confident and reassured, I admired her since we first met, and when I found out she was
still a virgin I was surprised. Looking at her now I could see that I hurt her when I laughed at her two nights ago. " Hey I want to
apologize about the other night, it was wrong for me to laugh " I said to her as I walked over to hug her. " Thanks you apology is
excepted, but can we change the topic? " she asked.
I nodded my head yes. " Good because I need you advice on something " she said as we parted for the embrace. I looked at her
wondering why she would need my advice of all people. " The night you told me, well reminded me about Geoff's birthday I was
sleeping over at one of my ghoul friends, she asked me why I never introduced her or any of my other friends to Duncan.
Long story short she ended up convincing me to do so, but it's just that I haven't thought of a single place to do the introduction
* huff puff * help me! " she demanded, gripping my orange sleeveless collared blouse.
" Uh ... Okay " I said while fixing my blouse in her body length mirror, patting my badge cargo pants, and loosening the buckles
on my white sandals. " Sorry, I'm just a bit nervous about it my friends aren't too fond of Punks, I just hope everything goes...
normal, and don't even get me started on Duncan's table manners " She said. I sat back down in her computer chair sipping
some of my Snapple juice. I didn't know of a single place in Toronto where Goths and Punks would enjoy each other's company.
" How about that coffee shop on Main Street, not only do they sale freshly brewed Java's and Latte's but they also sale freshly
baked goods too.
Like scones, cookies, muffins, cheese cake, and of course donuts " I said to her as I opened my bag of cool ranch Doritos. " Shut
up your making me hungry! ugh and the fact that you brought food into my room doesn't help at all " Gwen said when rolling on
her back. " alright lets * muffled speaking * twalk bout sometwink elsffs " I suggested as I munched away. After she placed both
the red and emerald boxes on top of her bookshelf, I helped her pick out an outfit for the day she introduces Duncan to her close
friends. " Bye hope it all goes well see ya later! " I called out to Gwen as I drove off, I turned on my radio singing along to Natasha
Bedingfeild's ' Pocketful of Sunshine ' only three hours passed since I dropped off Bruno but I was returning early to check on him.
" Then why can't we do it now? Is it because you don't find me as attractive as the two girls at the party? Or are
you bored with me?" I could remember the sound of her voice in my head. I could still remember the look on her sad pale
face when she asked me that, three days past since then. It had been a long time since we talked to one another, though it
was completely understandable. Her four day break ended on Tuesday and she had to return back to work, while I've been
rehearsing with my band since the week started. ' She must still be upset about me rejecting her ' I thought to myself.
It was Thursday 7:00pm I was on the bus returning home from rehearsing a few songs with my band. When I spotted the closed
barber shop across the street from my neighborhood up ahead, I pulled a yellow string behind my head, and stood up holding on
a pole as I waited for the driver to stop. Grabbing my guitar case and notebook, I walked off the bus and headed up the street to
the stop light. ' Maybe I'm over thinking things, I mean sure she was upset but it wasn't like Gwen to hold a grudge against people;
her mom probably found out the truth ' I thought to myself as I used my keys to open the front door to the house. I locked the
door behind me, set my guitar case on the side and note book on top of the coffee table ; then walked into the kitchen.
I opened both the fridge and freezer at the same time. They were both still pretty full, I pulled out a container of orange chicken
with rice and noodles, then reached in the pantry and took out a can of soda. Taking my plate of leftovers out the microwave I sat
down at the kitchen table eating my dinner and drinking my soda. " That crap ranked ugh I hate eating leftovers! " I said out loud.
It was true leftovers were gross; the only reason why I chose to eat that crud tonight was because I was too lazy to cook.
After putting the plate and fork into the sink I put my guitar case and note book on my bed; then I sat down in my computer chair
checking my Facebook page. There was only one message in my message section. It was from my mom, and above it was an old
photo of me and my family. I recognized the photo from my family's scrapbook it was the one my Aunt took when we went to
Long Beach, Vancouver Island; seven summers ago.
Mom ~ Hi, how's everything going?
Me ~ Fine
Mom ~ You haven't thrown any parties have you?
Me ~ LOL no relax I've been rehearsing all week with
my band. After Geoff's B-day I'm too busy to party
Mom ~ Yeah that's right I remember, me and your father
were just watching the news, so you guys will be
preforming next month huh ?
Me ~ Yeah on the 8th
Mom ~ Your brothers can't wait to see the concert on TV
Me ~ Really?
Mom ~ Sure they've become fans. Your father and I can't
wait to return home, we miss you
Me ~ I miss you too
Mom ~ The house better be spotless when we return
Me ~ It will be, when are you and pa going to stop
treating me like I'm a child?
Mom ~ Sorry, Love you see you Sunday
Me ~ Can't wait
Seriously I couldn't, I've had it with leftovers. I had to admit having the house to myself was nice, I didn't have to hear long dry
lectures from my pa about his disapproval of my ' lifestyle ', nor did I have to hear from my mom about the colleges she thought
I should go to. Even though I got a whole week of peace and quiet to myself, I was bored. I missed my mom's cooking and even
arguments I would have with my Pa from time to time. Then there was a part of me that wanted to be treated like an adult and
not a child.
I just didn't understand, couldn't they see that I've grown up since my return from Juvie Hall? When I won TDA I managed my
cash responsibly by paying the courts their fair share, investing in my band, and putting the rest away in the bank. Turning from
the screen my eyes starred out the window starring at the dark sky of shining stars, I began to think about Gwen again. The
night she came over we talked about many things , she told me about her nosey friend Marylyn and how she wanted to meet the
band, I told her about the upcoming concert in town, but what I didn't expect was to about some ripper reaper guy. The very
moment she mentioned his name I was caught off guard. I knew lots of things about Gwen, but I never knew she had friends back
home, the idea never accrued to me before It wasn't until recently that I found out about them.
Now that I think about it she never introduced me to them to me either. I've never known Gwen to be secretive, cautious yes, but
secretive no or at least not around me. As I searched in my top dresser for a pair of boxers my phone played ' our ' ringtone.
' Animal I have Become ' by, Three Days Grace was the song we chose for our ringtones. I picked up my android to see that it
wasn't a text, she was calling me. Feeling a bit confused but curious I put her on speaker when entering the bathroom.
Gwen ~ Duncan?
Me ~ Yes
Gwen ~ I was wondering if you'd like to join me and my
friends this Saturday for lunch. I get off early from work
but I completely understand if you can't make it
Me ~ No I can make it, D.S.K. doesn't rehearse on
weekends. But Sure where do you want to go?
Gwen ~ I was thinking the coffee cafe` on Main Street.
So you really want to?
Me ~ Yeah, I'm looking forward to it. It's been forever
since we went on a date together
Gwen ~ Can't wait, see you there at noon. Oh and
thanks if you had never told Bridgette to lie for us, I
would have been in ' deep water '
Me ~ It was no biggie, anything for you Gwen
After I took my hot shower and changed into a fresh pair of boxers, I climbed into bed and sinked in the warmth surrounding my
body; drifting into a dreamless sleep. The following day Friday went by very... smoothly. Rehearsal ended early, which was a good
thing the guys were beginning to piss me off; I had to hold off our key board player from punching Sean. Besides that it was good.
I hung out at DJ's, after his ' house on wheels ' was destroyed during the speed chase of ' Total Drama Dirt bags ' , Celebrity
Manhunt was kind enough to purchase another for him and his family. We played video games, ate some of ' Mama's ' homemade
Peach Cobbler, and when she left to go to work I slipped out two bongs from my sleeveless hoodie.
Today was the day we were finally going on a date. ' It feels like it's been ages since the last time we had lunch together but now
she'll be introducing me to her childhood friends ' I thought to myself as I put on my spike collar and sprayed my bod with AXE
body spray. " Lookin good " I said as I looked in my body length mirror. I was wearing my blood red long sleeved collared shirt
with a skull design on the left pocket, my faded navy blue jeans, and blood red sneakers. Grabbing my wallet and pack of winter
fresh gum I walked out my room and down the stairs.
' The Coffee Cafe as in the La Crème` Cafe 'on main street? that place is extremely pricey I wonder why Gwen would want to
go there for lunch. Not that I'm complaining or anything, money wouldn't be a problem for me and I do like coffee, but out of all
the places... I never knew her to be the coffee loving type ' thought to myself, standing up holding a pole as the bus drove down
a couple of blocks. When I spotted the Cafe` up ahead I pulled the yellow string behind me waiting for the bus to stop. After
shoving through the crowd of tourist, passing by a gift and antique shops, I showed up to the coffee shop she told me to meet
her at noon; the other day. When I stepped in I couldn't believe my eyes.
I expected to see four Goths sitting, chatting, and drinking coffee not this. This! this wasn't what I expected, who was this guy?
And why the hell did he have his arm around my Gwen? Standing at the entrance I could see them sitting at a table in the far
back left corner of the cafe` his tall indigo spiked Mohawk stood out and her head tilted back laughing. ' Clam down you don't
want to draw attention to yourself just take it easy and walk over quietly ' my concuss ' told me as I felt the blood flow directly
toward my face, unclenching my fist, and slowing down my breathing. Seriously what was she doing here with some other guy
when we were supposed to be on a date? " * giggle * you're a riot! * giggle " I could hear Gwen say, as she lightly punched his left
shoulder in a playful way. I walked closer to their table near the back window.
" * Face coughing * Eh Hem " I said as I took a seat on the other side of Gwen. " Oh hey Duncan " Gwen said when turning to
face me, I turned my face from hers so I could look past her. " * Heh * Where are my manners? Duncan this is Reaper, my
friend I was telling you about she was an awkward silence, I glared at him as he starred at me; I couldn't quite put my finger
on it but there was something in his eyes I didn't like. From the corner of my eyes I could see Gwen's expression turn from
curious to worried.
Not wanting to worry her any further I held out my right hand across the table and shook Reaper's left. " Nice to meet you, I've
heard a lot about you " he said as our hands dropped. " Funny, I haven't heard much about you " I said back in a bold tone;
Gwen quickly turned her face to me, her onyx eyes glaring at me, as she lightly stomped my left foot. " I mean, nice to meet
you too, brah " I lied. Gwen sighed and picked up a menu, looking at the some of the specials. From the way Reaper was looking
back at me I, he didn't seem to buy it; but went along for Gwen's sake.
" Excuse me, but will you be ordering? " a waiter asked us, holding a note book and pen in his hands. " Not yet we're still
waiting for two more " Reaper informed the waiter, who nodded his head and walked over to different table. ' So this is Reaper?... '
I asked myself in thought. Now that I could see him up close, I noticed how... dead he looked. He was wearing an indigo leather
vest with spikes on the shoulder blades over a black T-shirt; black skinny Jeans and boots, with a sliver wrist band. But it was his
extremely pale skin that was freaking me out; which in comparison to Gwen's was paler like the shell of an egg.
He looked like a ghost with his gray lips, black eye liner, and black nails. Most people thought I was ' intimidating ' because
of my facial piercings and bright green Mohawk; well this guy took the word to another level. The nail polish and gray lips was
one thing, but his gargoyle pierced lip and purple bags beneath his eyes made him appear like the undead. " Hey girl! " I heard
an unfamiliar voice say, from a distance. Turning to the direction the voice came from, there standing a few tables away were
two girls; one had half of her hair dyed soft pink, cut at shoulder length while her other half was cut shorter and was dyed
magenta and a black bow clip on the pink side. She was dressed in a white 'n' black stripped corset, with a black leather coat,
pink stockings, and combat boots.
The taller girl next to her had long raven hair, she was wearing a purple long sleeved shirt with ruffles around the neck and
red lace; fish net stockings and black knee length skirt with purple stomps. They waved over at our direction and started
walking toward our table. ' They must be Gwen's ghoul friends ' I predicted. " You made it and you actually invited him! I can't
believe it " the girl with Magenta 'n' soft pink hair cheered. " Neither can I " the girl with long raven hair said in a harsh tone
rolling her eyes.
Gwen groaned as she shot the two girls warning glances. " Well... Duncan this is Marylyn, my best friend since the third
grade " she said as she waved a hand at the brown wide eyed pink haired ghoul. " Hi * heh * nice to finally met you " Marylyn
greeted me, shaking my hand excitedly. " And this is Pixie Corpse, my close friend since 6th grade " She explained referring
to the ghoul sitting next to Marylyn. "It's nice to meet y- " I greeted Pixie Corpse, but was cut off.
" Yeah whatever " she responded. I shrugged it off not really getting what her problem with me was. " So...who's ready
to order? I'm starving " Gwen said. Everyone's stomach growled out load in response, and we all laughed as we waited for
another waiter to come over and take our orders. " Is there by any chance that we could meet the band? " Marylyn asked me.
" Sure, you a fan? I asked back, out of curiosity not cockiness. " Totally! I have a D.S.K. T- shirt and my favorite song
is ' Riot City '; um as Gwen's best friend could you hook me up with a back stage pass? Please? " she blurted. " * Low
chuckle * wow, sure what the heck, I'll let you know when I get my hands on a couple " I answered. " Excuse me, but are you
ready to order? " another waiter asked us, with his heavy French accent. " Finally " Reaper said. " Oh I would like the dozen
raspberry and cream special, a dozen cinnamon currohos, and latte` " Marylyn demanded.
" I'll have a iced coffee with a chocolate muffin, and a large slice of Tuscan chicken pizza " Pixie Corpse said. " An Irish
crème` Java, a cherry cheese cake, and large mushroom turnover for me " Reaper said. " I'd like a bacon cheese quiche`, an
Éclair, and Cappuccino " I said. " I'll have what he's having but instead for the Cappuccino make mines a Latte `thank you " Gwen
said while setting her menu aside. " Uh would that be all? " the waiter asked, but from the way he fiddled with his pen after
writing out each order, I could tell he hoped that was it.
10 minutes past since we all received our meals and began eating. Gwen and Marylyn were engaged in conversation, from time
to time I would catch both Reaper and Pixie Corpse exchanged glances and glares at me. ' What the heck is their deal? Hmm... she
looks familiar now that I think about it didn't I see her at Game Stop? When DJ and I went there to by Geoff's birthday gift? ' I
began to question in thought as I took a better look at Pixie Corpse. She had the same heart shaped face, violet eyes, and
attitude the employee at Game Stop had. " Okay everyone I have to take a couple of Photos; for my scrapbook please ...? "
Gwen asked us, smiling as she took her green camera out her purse.
We all got into pose, she wanted me next to Reaper; Marylyn next to me and Pixie Corpse to the right of her. She gave the
camera to Marylyn who took the second photo of me next to Gwen, we both picked up our Éclairs and feed each other a piece.
" Awe you two are so cute together " Marylyn gushed when snapping the photo. Now take one of me, Duncan, and Reaper! "
Gwen told Marylyn as she grabbed Reapers shoulder and grabbed my hand. Reaper put ' bunny ears ' behind Gwen, I placed my
right arm around her, and throw up the rock symbol with my left hand; as the camera flashed when taking the photo.
" Bunny ears, seriously * giggle * " Gwen said as she looked through the photos on the camera. " * Sigh* We should do this
again someday, but somewhere else, like the movies or arcade " Marylyn suggested as she sipped her Latte`. " Sure, after the
concert I should have more free time on my hands " I agreed with her. Instead of a positive response from Reaper and Pix, the
two of them made gagging sounds. " I'm sorry Pix, but is there a problem? " Gwen asked her in annoyance.
" Yeah there is, him " Pixie Corpse answered; pointing a finger at me. " Seriously? What the heck has he done to you? Why
can't you just-" Gwen was cut off. " Oh you know why I can't, we don't hang out with his type " she said, in a cold tone.
" What exactly is that supposed to mean " I asked out of defense. " It means we don't hang out with or befriend juvenile, Hot Topic
shopping, poser like jerks like you! " she explained when turning to face me.
I didn't understand why she didn't like me, but I didn't care , it was the fact that she was being rude towards both me and
Gwen; that was beginning to piss me off. " Excuse me, I'm going to the restroom * sniff * " Gwen said as she grabbed her nightmare
before Christmas purse and stomped off. " Now look at what you did " Marylyn complained, when looking at Pixie Corpse. " Gwen
Wait! " Marylyn called as she followed after her. It was one thing to insult me, but friends or no friends nobody make's Gwen cry.
" What the hell was that?! " I asked Pixie Corpse, who just continued eating like nothing happened. " She'll get over it, the real
problem here is you punk " she said in defense as if I had insulted her. " What does me being punk have to do with anything?!
" I asked. " Look Duncan, you may have both Marylyn and Gwen fooled but, I can see right through you " she warned me as she
stood up and walked toward the restrooms. ' Have the both of them fooled? What the fuck? Where is this crap coming from? ' I asked
myself in thought.
" Ouch " Reaper said with a sly smirk. " Excuse me is there something funny? " I asked him, watching his expression change from
amused to serious. " Yes actually, you " he answered. " What's your deal? I don't care if you and Pix don't like me, hell I don't care
if you even hate me, but why are you treating Gwen this way? All she wanted was a simple lunch; would it kill you to at least
pretend for her wellbeing? " I asked completely pissed. " Normally I would, but with you it's different, you see, Gwen may be dating
you; but just because she's dating you doesn't mean we have to pretend to like you.
Especially since your kind are complete opposites of our kind, just by looking at our dark attire many people think that we are
alike, but there is a huge difference between Punk & Goth. Your kind tend to be wild and rebellious, while our kind tend to be
reserved and choose not to rebel because it causes too much negative attention " he stated as he picked up his fork and ate a piece
of cheese cake. " So what your saying is that because I'm a ' rebel ' and Gwen is more reserved than I that we're wrong for
each other?! " I said in outrage. I couldn't believe this guy, not only was he a jerk and a freak; now he had the edacity to make
himself the decider over me and Gwen's relationship. ' Maybe that's what he wants ' I began thinking why he was so distant earlier
and why all of a sudden he was now talkative.
" Or... maybe that's what you want I said my thoughts out loud. " Come again? " he questioned while picking up a cherry and placing
it on his tongue ring, before devouring it. He starred at me with the same face, same sneaky gray eyes, and same bland expression
as before. He knew what I meant and he knew that I knew what he was up to. " That's what you want huh? to breakup me and
Gwen? You know for someone who's supposed to be her friend, that's just cruel, low, and pathetic of you " I answered.
" Please don't make me laugh, I don't need to try to break you and Gwen up; you'll manage to destroy your own relationship with
her all on your own " he said in such a confident and almost convincing way, you'd think he was psychic. Standing up, I could feel
the blood rush to my face, my palms turn into fist, and my body temperature rising. " Don't worry, when she comes to her senses and
realizes that your just a rock star poser, she'll come running to me for comfort and trust me I'll make sure she forgets all about y- "
before he could finish his sentence I punched him right in the face. When my right fist punched him in the face, as a quick reflex his
left foot kicked me in my face. Both impacts were so strong and forceful; my punch caused him to fall out of his chair, while his kick
send me sliding to another table.
" Duncan?!, Reaper?! " Gwen cried as she ran to the mess at ' our ' table. " Excuse me, but fighting is not allowed in here, now could
you and your friends please leave? The cashier asked us with her hands on her hips. " What we're you two doing? What * sniff * did you
do? " Gwen asked as tears formed in her eyes; Marylyn ran over to her and patted her shoulder, Pixie corpse ran to help Reaper up.
" Gwen let me explain " I said when I ran over to her. She looked up from her lacey black fingerless gloves and at my face, she looked
so... sad; I wanted to wipe her tears away.
" Why did you punch Reaper? What happened? " she demanded an answer as she backed away from me; her eyes full of sadness
and confusion. " Look it was an accident, a miss understanding, I don't know what came over me " I admitted. Gwen turned her head
to Reaper and asked him the same thing. What came out his mouth was unbelievable. " We were laughing and talking, but when we had
a disagreement over a joke I made, he just straight out of nowhere punched me " he lied. " Oh hell no that little douchebag is lying
" I said; hoping she would believe me.
" * Cough * Come on Gwen who are you going to believe your friend since the 6th grade or some juvenile rebel " Reaper said as he
wiped the blood from his nose. Marylyn looked back and forth between Reaper and I not knowing what to believe. " Don't listen to
him Gwen, he's lying! " I yelled at her. Pixie Corpse glared at me. " Come on Gwen don't tell me, you don't believe me " I said when
looking into her eyes and holding her small pale hands.
" * Sniff * I, I don't know who to believe! she said when pushing past me and running out the Cafe`. I ran after her, watching her as
she ran ahead of me in her mini black ruffled dress, red stockings and double decker combat boots. I stopped when I ran out of breath,
the red rose in her curled hair could still be seen in a distance. She disappeared into a crowd of people as she continued to run up main
street. " I really screwed up this time " I said, looking up at the sky.
To Be Continued...=D
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You ~ Was that it?
Me ~ No it wasn't
I know, Duncan didn't really seem to jealous, but I wanted to introduce Gwen's
friends and their personalities. There will be more detail about Duncan's strong
dislike for Reaper and vice versa. Yes Duncan will grow more jealous and possessive
in future chapters. While you'll see a more snarky and sly side to Reaper. Yes I know
this chapter was really long. The following chapters will be too ( chapters 6 and 7) but
each chapter will get shorter as I go. The reason why I had Bridgette as second POV
was to explain and to introduce Duncan's POV. Remember in the preview, I mentioned
there would be featured couples so I feature Gidgette through Bridgette's POV in some
future chapters some characters will have POV's describing their relationships
( alongside Gwuncan okay) I will read the reviews for this Ch. when you do
review please tell me what you liked about this Chapter and what you disliked