Cece didn't get a chance to talk to Gunther the rest of that week. Rocky was on the decoration committee this year, for extra credit, and was helping to arrange a junior prom. She'd asked Cece to help and how could Cece refuse?
The school was allowing all the juniors to host their own 'prom' with the stipulations that there were no dates, only juniors in attendance, there was a theme, and it was more of a mixer dance, than a couples' dance. It was going to be held on the weekend after spring break. This week was spring break; so of course, Cece and Rocky were busy with preparations.
Cece did get to see Gunther at Shake It Up, Chicago; but, they were practicing their dance routine and things, even important things, tended to slip Cece's mind when she was in her element. Creating dances and perfecting them was what she did best.
So far though, things between Gunther and Cece were normal to say the least. Cece figured she could wait a little longer.
On Saturday morning, Rocky dropped into Cece's home earlier than usual and split Cece's breakfast with her. Cece decided that it was time she told Rocky what had happened and explained to her the last week. She made sure to tell her about the kiss, but not in detail, and her conversation with Jaden, also not in detail.
Rocky nodded with a frown on her face when Cece was finished with her story. "I don't know Cece. You and Gunther have been on friendly terms for a while, but remember your fake date with him all those years ago?"
"Yeah, but that was different," Cece sighed. "We didn't really know each other then. I think I have a different opinion of Gunther now."
"You could be right," Rocky picked up Cece's glass and drained the rest of the orange juice. "How does he feel?"
"I don't know," Cece shrugged. "I haven't asked him yet."
"He hasn't tried to talk about it with you? Even though he initiated the kiss?" Rocky scoffed.
"No," Cece hesitated. "Look, Rocky, we've both been busy. It just hasn't been the right time yet."
"That's still unacceptable," Rocky pointed her finger accusingly at Cece. "He can't expect you to just allow him to kiss you and not give you an explanation."
"Please, Rocky," Cece made a shushing motion. "Don't be so loud! Flynn and Mom don't know anything about this."
Rocky's cell phone rang, saving Cece. "It's Tinka, guess it's time to go." Rocky stood up and stretched. "C'mon Cece, let's go."
Cece and Rocky headed down to the street where Tinka was waiting in her parents' car. They let Gunther and Tinka drive the car now and then, since they had their drivers' licenses.
"Hurry up! We'll be late," Tinka waved at them from the driver's seat..
Rocky hopped into the passenger seat and Cece sat in the back. That was the thing about being the smallest, you were always expected to take the back.
Tinka merged back into the traffic and turned on the radio. Cece recognized the latest cd that Ty had burned for his family and friends in Chicago.
"He's getting really good, isn't he?" Cece smiled.
Tinka smiled back in the rear view mirror. "Yes, he is. It won't be long before he gets himself a record deal."
The girls were headed to the airport to pick Ty up. He was spending spring break in Chicago. The West Coast college he was attending allowed him to expand his musical talents, including something new that he was getting into, producing music.
Tinka talked about what Ty had told her in their last Skype chat. Rocky interjected every once in a while with something she remembered that her brother had told her.
Cece just stared out the window, thinking about her upcoming performance with Gunther tonight on Shake It Up, Chicago, and Gunther in general. His eyes, the way he smiled, how he had kissed her.
"…here," Rocky's voice was louder than it had been for the last few minutes.
Cece glanced up. "Are we here?"
"Yeah, daydreamer," Rocky laughed and pulled Cece's door open.
Cece climbed out of the car and the three of them made their way into the airport and made their way to the place where they had agreed to meet Ty.
Cece watched Tinka as she paced and kept checking the time on her cell phone. She looked pretty normal today. Her hair was down in a loose braid and she was wearing some kind of faded blue shirt. "What happened to all the sparkles, Tinka?" Cece asked.
"Oh, well, this is the t-shirt for the latest rapper that Ty and I love," Tinka pointed to the logo on her shoulder. "We agreed to where matching t-shirts today."
"Aw, how romantic," Rocky laughed. "Just like Ty to think that wearing a fan shirt for a rapper would be a sign of affection."
Cece turned around and spotted Ty. "Hey, there's the returning hero!"
Tinka spun around and gasped, then surged forward and threw herself on Ty. They both stood in the middle of the airport, arms wrapped around each other and lips locked for what Cece thought must have been more than 3 minutes.
When they'd finally finished their public makeout, Ty and Tinka walked back to join the other girls, each with an arm around the other's waist. "Hey little sister and sister's littler friend!" Ty smiled at Rocky and Cece.
"You spend too much time talking to Hessenheffers," Cece grumbled.
Ty laughed. "No one can spend too much time with a Hessenheffer."
"I don't think they talk that much anyway," Rocky shook her head. "I think the only time they talk is when that's the only means of communications."
"You have never heard of saying I love you without saying a word?" Ty ruffled Rocky's hair.
"Sure I have," Rocky punched his shoulder gently. "But, harassing you is my job. I have to remind you that you're still my big brother from time to time."
Cece groaned. "Is that Flynn's excuse for acting the way he does?"
They all laughed and headed back to the car. They were going to meet Rocky and Ty's parents for lunch.
Cece and Rocky were both in the backseat for the drive to the restaurant. Rocky spent her time calling Gunther, Deuce, and Dina, arranging a get-together for the old gang later that evening.
Ty paused his talking with Tinka in the front seat and leaned back as Rocky hung up her cell phone for the third time. "You inviting that Jaden guy?"
"No," Cece said flatly.
Ty arched an eyebrow. "Something happed while I was gone? You two looked like a couple during Christmas break."
"Let's just say that your influence is rubbing off on Cece," Rocky giggled.
Cece glared at Rocky.
Ty gave Cece a cautious look. "I'm already taken."
"Like I'd be into you," Cece teased and flicked his nose.
"Ow," Ty sat straight in the passenger seat. "Okay, I'm lost, but I suppose I'll figure out your cryptic messages at some point. I'm good at figuring out girls, right Tinka?"
"Mostly anyway," Tinka leaned across from the driver's seat and kissed Ty, who kissed her back passionately.
"Drive!" yelled Cece and Rocky as they pulled them apart.