Chapter fourteen: Gerald and Phoebe
Gerald waited for hid date at the base of the stairs at the residence of Phoebe Hyerdahl. It was Saturday night (the same night Arnold and Helga have their date) and Gerald was very nervous. This was the first date he'd ever been on. Sure he watched Arnold's date with Cecil (Helga) and when the girl clamming to be the real Cecil arrived and Gerald left with her to go to the hamburger joint. However that date was not meaningful to Gerald because he just took her for a snack, and he really didn't feel anything for Cecil. This date was with the one girl he really cared about. He wanted to make sure everything went right tonight.
"Gerald?" Called a sweet voice from the top of the stairs.
"Phoebe." Said Gerald in a love stricken voice. "I never knew angels didn't have to have wings."
"Oh, thank you." Phoebe said as a blush was beginning. "So, Gerald, what activates will we engage in this superb night?"
"Well I thought we could go to dinner first. Then maybe we could go to the movies." Gerald stated in a very soft, kind voice. "I have reservations at Chez Perrier."
"Alright let's go, Gerald." Phoebe was excited to have her first date with a boy go right.
When they got to the restaurant they sat by a window that looked across the way.
"Is that Arnold and Helga?" Asked Gerald.
"It seems so. They must be having dinner." Stated Phoebe.
"Come on let's go say hi to them." Stated Gerald who was about to get out of his chair. Phoebe knew what Helga would do to Gerald if he interrupted Helga's dream date with Arnold.
"Wouldn't you rather stay here Gerald? After all, they don't look like they want to be interrupted." Phoebe stated.
"Yeah, you're right. Let's just leave them alone."
"Agreed."
Their dinner was wonderful. They had a marvelous time. They talked about movies, TV shows, and comedy stars. After dinner they went to the movie theater. (A little later then Arnold and Helga did.) They went to see the new romantic comedy, "Endless Kiss 2". Phoebe loved the first one and Gerald knew it. Even though Gerald didn't like it, but he acted like he liked it.
After the movie was done they walked towards Phoebe's house.
"Well here we are." Stated Gerald.
"Thanks for tonight, Gerald." Phoebe stated before she gave Gerald a kiss on his cheek.
Then Phoebe went back inside, and Gerald let out a lovesick sigh.
On Monday Gerald and Phoebe slept in too long and missed the bus. They met at the bus stop.
"Morning, Phoebe." Greeted Gerald
"Morning, Gerald." Greeted Phoebe.
"So, guess we both slept in too long."
"Yes, it appears so."
"Would you mind if I walked you to school?"
"Sure Gerald I'll like that." Phoebe took Gerald's hand and the two walked off to school.