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Chapter 5
Almost a week went by and Spencer hadn't heard from Charlie, Carly watched as he paced in front of the house phone one day as she got home from school. She and Sam watched as they leaned against the counter of the kitchen. Sam took a bite out of an apple before gagging and spitting the pieces out onto the floor.
"Clean that up" said Carly pointing to the half chewed Sam bits that were now on the floor,
"No" she said "you clean it up, wait don't you have a maid for that?"
"Sam" said Carly in her warning voice
"Fine" she said rolling her eyes before picking up the broom and dust pan and quickly sweeping it into the garbage.
"You tell no one about this Shay" said Sam pointing a finger into her best friends face.
"No one about what?" asked Freddy walking in closing the door behind him (don't people lock their doors in this show)
"Sam cleaned up a mess she made" said Carly like a proud parent,
"She did?" asked Freddy
"Oh no, don't you act all surprise Fredrick" said Sam as she glared at him
"I'm not acting" he said
"UGHHH why won't she call?!" yelled Spencer all of a sudden making the three teens look over at him.
"Charlie still hasn't called huh?" asked Freddy pulling himself up to sit on the spinning chair at the counter.
"Nope" said Carly "I think she's punishing him",
"He deserves it" said Sam "first he says he went on a date in front of her when it was obvious they both like each other, then when he sees she's back all he has to say is Oh".
Carly and Freddy nodded agreeing with Sam logic.
Charlie's POV
I sighed as I just got home from work, I had to work a late shift every night because some people couldn't get to work because of the snow and we were being packed because of the storm that hit us five days ago as well.
I quickly took off my bag and threw my keys on my coffee table before noticing my phone lighting up, I quickly tossed off my shoes and ran sliding across my floor to my now ringing house phone.
"Halloo" I said as took in a deep breath,
"Hi Charlie its Spencer" I heard
"Spencer? Yeah what's up?" I asked walking to my bedroom and turning on my space heater,
"I was wondering if you decided on the date thing yet?"
"Oh yeah the date, sorry I haven't got back to you I've been busy lately with night shifts, but yeah how does…Saturday sound?".
"Saturday is perfect" he said and I could tell her was smiling
"Cool I said ill come to you I guess since I have to clean that day anyway",
"Yeah you can totally change over here" he said
I nodded "ok well I'll talk to you later bye"
"Bye" he said
I hung up and I felt my face break out into a huge smile before spinning around a few times and throwing myself over the back of my couch. Wow I thought I'm back on the dating scene…go me!
Saturday came before I knew it, I woke up that morning at around 8 too tired to go back to sleep. I decided to take a shower and wash my hair before straightening it. I took my time going through my closet then hung up my top three outfits in front of me and sat down with a plate of food and starred at them debating which I should wear.
Well I wasn't sure where we would be going so maybe a casual dressy outfit would do I thought with a nod.
After I finished eating I looked at the time seeing it was just turning three and sighed, I stood and packed everything I would need to bring with my to the Shay's before dressing in an old pair of jeans and button up shirt with my boots. I looked outside as I listened to the news, it was snowing but only lightly and at least the wind wasn't blowing so it wasn't too cold. I texted spencer letting him know I was on my way over. He tested back ok with a smiley face and I shook my head as I laughed at his cuteness.
I arrived at the apartment an hour later, I knocked and was let in by Sam. Shaking my head I noticed the mess around the apartment. My work is never done I said to myself before taking off my jacket and changing my boots to my sneakers. I quickly got to work after speaking to the teens for a few minutes before they headed up to Carly's room. I plugged my pear-pod into the speakers stand and played some music. About fifteen minutes in I was signing out loud as I nodded my head to the beat of the song and made my way around the living room.
"Nice singing" I heard behind me and looked over my shoulder seeing Spencer walking into the living room,
"Thanks" I said not sure if he was being sarcastic or if he meant it, I went back to picking up shoes and setting them in the closet before dusting off my hands. As I went to walk by Spencer he grabbed my arm,
"Why can't you do this some other day" he asked me.
"Well I" said "tomorrow I have some errands to run and then I was work all next week and then Saturday I come back here to clean once more".
"Ok then how about I help you clean today and next Saturday you can have off".
"That sounds generous and all Spence but I need the pay or I can't afford my rent",
He shrugged "I can still pay you I said I'm giving you the day off".
"I couldn't ask you to do that Spencer" I told him walking into the kitchen, and looking at the dishes in the sink.
"I'm not taking no for an answer Charlie even if I have to fire you for the week and then re-hire you"
I rolled my eyes but smiled not that he could see, "fine" I said "you can help by sweeping the kitchen and wiping down the table and counters while I do the dishes".
He smiled and nodded before grabbing the broom, I turned and looked at him and smiled back just as the broom combusted into flames.
I screamed and ran out of the kitchen, "Spencer put that out this instant" I yelled thinking it was a trick
"I'm trying!" he said swinging the broom around before turning on the water and dipping it in the sink.
"Ok" I said "how about I just finish todays cleaning in the next hour and you go…not set things on fire".
"Deal" he said as we looked at each other.
Finally when I was done cleaning Spencer let me take a quick shower, I threw on some leggings and sweat shirt and crept out of the bathroom before heading upstairs.
I knocked on Carly's door and stuck my head inside, "hey Freddy uhh spencer needs you downstairs",
"For what?" he asked
"I don't know I can't read minds" I said
They all looked at me weird before Freddy stood up and walked out the door. Once I was sure he was downstairs I slammed the door closed and locked it.
"Ok I need you help" I said speaking to both Sam and Carly
Carly smiled and nodded
"You need our help on looking good for my brother right?" she said
I rolled my eyes, "yes miss Shay now" I said pulling out two outfits "which one?"
I laid them out on her bed and Sam and Carly both looked down at them before looking at each other.
"That one" they both said pointing to the one on the right.
I nodded and picked it up, "uhh you girls don't like mind if I get dress in here?"
They shook their heads no and I quickly got dress
My outfit consisted of a pair of dark washed skinny jeans with a black blouse that had quarter shear sleeves. I wore gold peep toe hells, a gold necklace with a butterfly on it and simple gold studs.
"Ok I'm dressed" I said as I started to put on my earrings,
"Well what do you think?" I asked
"Looking good" said Sam "not bad not bad at all"
"Yeah what she said" answered Carly
"Now" she said walking towards me "your makeup", she grabbed my arm and pulled me towards her vanity.
"Oh I got her hair" said Sam before plugging in the curling iron.
An hour later….
"Ughh when is she going to be ready" yelled Spencer up the stairs
"She'll be ready when she's ready yelled Carly"
"Hurry up" he yelled back, you could hear me laughing in the back ground
"No" yelled Sam
Spencer sighed and turned to Freddy who shrugged
"Girls" was all he said before going back to playing some game on his phone.
About fifteen minutes later Sam and Carly came running downstairs with huge smiles on their faces.
"Ok she's ready" said Carly grabbing her brother and positioning him at the base of the stairs.
"Come on down Charlie" said Sam
"You guys are making this a bigger deal then it really is" I said as I walked down the stairs as slow as possible not wanting to fall.
When I came into eye sight I saw Spencer,
I felt my heart rate speed up as I met his eyes
"Wow" he said you look amazing
"Thanks" I said "the girls helped…a lot"
My hair was now curled and pined back my bangs falling into my face. My makeup was simple yet elegant and I wore a nice shade of lipstick. I looked at Spencer noticing what he was wearing. He had on a white button down shirt with a simple pair of black jeans. His hair was extra spiky and I just wanting to play with it all night.
"So where are you two love birds going this fine evening" asked Carly snapping us out of whatever trance we were in where we just stare openly and stupidly at each other.
"Um" said Spencer turning from me to his sister, "it's a surprise so I can't tell you with Charlie in the room".
I felt all excited and smiled...a surprise I thought. Wow he must of really wanting to take me out on this date.
After a short good bye we left
Spencer looked at me as we entered the car,
"You really look amazing tonight" he said
"Thanks Spencer that really means a lot" I told him smiling at him as he started the car.
"So where are we going?" I asked,
"Na uh it's a surprise Charlie I already told you that",
"ok, ok" I said before turning on the radio.
We made small talk while he drove, I didn't want to distract him much so I only spoke every few moments.
Finally we stopped in the parking lot of this fancy looking restaurant,
Spencer ran around to my side of the car and opened it for me,
"My lady" he said as he bowed
I laughed and stepped out, placing my arm around his we walked into the restaurant and was greeted with the sound of classical music.
I looked around and couldn't help but feel out of place, don't get me wrong my outfit was hot I just meant in a characteristic sort of way. I could have been dressed up to walk the red carpet at the Grammys but I still will feel out of place.
"Spencer you sure about this" I said "you know I wouldn't mind just simple eating at olive garden or even T.G.I Fridays" I told him.
"We can go there any time" he said "this is our first date so let it be special" he said looking down at me.
I felt myself blush and looked away from him,
We were seated almost immediately and begin to look through the menu's we were giving,
"I think I'll just have the steak" I said not wanting to look through all the names I either couldn't pronounce read or understand.
"Same" said Spencer and I smirked knowing he was having the same problems,
"So" said Spencer as he looked around
"How are you enjoying yourself?"
"I'm…doing great" I said not knowing what to say
Dam I thought was it always this awkward on the first date with someone who you day dream about almost every day.
"What made you pick this place?" I asked after a moment of silence
"Well" he said "I just thought you would enjoy it and I really wanted to make a good impression" he said the tips of his ears turning red.
I smiled and grabbed his hand in mine
"Spencer Shay you already made a good impression on me otherwise I wouldn't be here with you tonight" I told him honestly.
He laughed nervously blushing more making me giggle
The rest of the night…did not go off without a hitch or two.
For one the waiter was rude as heck treating us like we were poor and had no idea we just walked into a five star restaurant.
Then they tried to jack up the bill like we didn't know how the read and lastly the manager had the nerve to look at me with "the look" turn to Spencer and say if I couldn't pay my half of the bill they would be happy to call the cops.
Least to say that guy will be going home with a limp,
After paying the whole bill even though it wasn't the right amount I stormed out of the place pissed off
"You better believe in going to right a bunch of horrible reviews on line?" I yelled right before the doors closed.
Spencer watched me with amused eyes as I quickly walked to the car my purse swinging dangerously fast as it hung from my shoulder. At one point I almost fell but quickly regained my balance before trying to open the car door.
"Spencer open the door" I said
"Oh uh right" he said fumbling with the keys before finally unlocking the doors, I jumped inside and put on my seat belt before crossing my arms over my chest and staring straight ahead.
Spencer slowly got into the car and turned on the engine but we were just sitting there
I turned to look at him to see him looking at me, "what?" I asked
He smiled and shook his head before laughing and putting the car in drive.
"Wha?"t I asked again as his laughs got louder
Later that night
Spencer parked his car and we got out and headed over to the groovy smoothie, I told him I really wanted a strawberry banana blast and he agreed only frozen yogurt mixed with fruit and milk could make this night better.
So now we were sitting at a table sipping a smoothie and trying not to laugh at what just happened twenty minutes ago.
"The funniest part was when you stepped on the guys foot, you could tell he was in pain but he tried not to show it" laughed spencer.
"Well serves him right, the raciest idiot" I said under my breath.
I felt my mood drop, spencer wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed but I'm pretty sure he noticed some looks we would receive from some people.
It made me mad but mostly depressed and sad to know that there are still people in the world that can't get over the fact that interracial dating is a thing now.
Like get over it people….
"Hey" said Spencer noticing my mood
"I don't care you know that right" he said
I sighed and put my smoothie down
"Yeah I know but it doesn't make it any less hurtful"
"I know but we still have each other right, that's what counts?"
I smiled and rested my chin on my hand, "how do you always know what to say to make me smile again?"
He smiled back, "because I'm awesome like that"
I snorted "yeah you got real swag" I said
His eyebrows knitted together in a cute fashion
"What's…swag?" he asked
I looked at him with wide eyes before I busted out laughing making some of the people look over at us.
"Oh my gosh…I see I have a few things to teach you"
"Ok I said swag is"...
And the rest of the date was spent with me trying to teach Spencer what Swag was and in what statements you could use them in.
By the time we realized , it was almost midnight
"Oh wow" he said "I didn't even realize the time",
"Yeah and i still have to get home" I said with a sigh
"I'll drive you" he said
"No, no and then you'll have to drive late and stuff, I'll just take a cab".
"Oh come on" he said "it's no big deal".
I shook my head
"No really I can take a cab" I said as we both stood
"Besides I'll probably be back over tomorrow".
"So then stay the night" he said
I looked at him with a raised eyebrow.
"No, no, no not like that" he said quickly
"I mean it's just no use in you leaving and then coming over when you can just sleep on my couch".
He looked around nervous and I laughed
"Ok spencer I might as well I have clothes and everything anyway".
"Cool" he said as we walked back towards the Apartment, when we got upstairs the lights were out so I assumed Carly was asleep.
Spencer threw his keys on the side table and turned on the lights,
I took off my heels and sat on the couch before rubbing my feet.
"I'm never going to understand why girls wear those" he said as he sat next to me.
"Yeah well remember that felling you got when I first walked into the room and how you couldn't stop looking at me?".
He nodded
"That's why" I said before standing up and heading into the kitchen to get me a glass of water, I watched as he processed this before turning to look at me.
"Yeah I said we are that awesome".
Spencer and I sat on the couch after we both changed into our night clothes,
I had on a pair of my old high school gym shorts and a tank top while he wore sweatpants and a t-shirt. We decided to watch a movie since we didn't want to head to bed yet. I leaned happily against Spencer's shoulder as he wrapped an arm around me.
Come on we all know how this night ended…yup…
We both ended up asleep on the couch spencer behind me am arm wrapped around my waist and me snuggled into his chest.
The end to a interesting but wonderful date…