Leather (A Grease! Mcpriceley fanfiction)

Chapter 9 - The Date

Conner ran into the lunchroom, slamming himself onto the seat and giggling like a schoolgirl.

"OH MY GOLLY GUYS, YOU'LL NEVER- I STILL- WE- YOU- ME- KEVIN PRICE SAID HE LOVES ME!" He whisper-screamed, causing all of the friends to collectively squeal.

"You're kidding me, right?!" Ben asked, raising an eyebrow.
"What happened?" Chris added.
"When's your first date?" Said James.
"Did he give you a ring?" Olly sang, giggling.

Conner chuckled. "Calm down guys, I'll explain everything."
After telling them exactly how it went down, everyone was left in tears.

"That's beautiful." Said James.
"That's adorable!" Answered Chris.
"That's so romaaantic!" Olly added.
Ben just screamed.

Everyone started to ramble into a big mess of inaudible squealing.

"Our date is tonight at seven!"
"Tonight?! Oh wowie, i've got to give you a huge makeover." Olly informed the excited kid.
"Ouch." Conner joked in response.
"No, I mean, you've got to look absolutely perfect. What do you plan to wear?"

Conner blushed. "Well....."

"Tell us!" Ben demanded.
Conner opened the box, secretively showing the gang the poodle skirt and heels.

"HE DIDN'T!" Ben excitedly screamed.
"Oh, but he did!" Conner answered.
"Yes! This is perfect! I'm going to make sure your date goes just swell, Con. Don't worry about a thing." Assured Oliver.

After school, the gang met at Conner's bedroom, all unpacking their makeup and hair products.
Conner was completely flabbergasted at how fashionable this group was, because he didn't know a thing about makeup.

Olly sat Conner in the chair and pulled out a variety of scary looking brushes.
"Ok. Work your magic. Just- don't kill me." He joked.
"Well, i'll try!" Olly joked back, giggling.

After about an hour of hair and makeup, Conner looked amazing.
He had long, curly eyelashes, flawless skin, and bright red lips.

His hair was frizzed and neat, except for one curly bang in the front. His hair was short, but they worked with what they had.

He was in the bathroom, slipping into the beautiful, frilly, poodle skirt and black heels that Kevin had so kindly gifted him. Conner for sure didn't know how to walk in them, but he figured he'd get the hang of things.

He smoothed out the baby pink skirt and brushed off his white top, leaving the bathroom.
The group "Oohd" and "Aahd" In unison.

"You look like a princess, Con!" Olly squeaked.
Conner blushed. "Why thanks, guys. Golly... I woulda never imagined this in a million years!" He sighed.

Ben put his hands on his hips. "Well now it's happening! And you've got to go, or you'll be late." He handed Conner a handbag full of emergency pickup lines and ice-breakers, and shoved him out the door.
"Kevin will be here to pick you up in... 30 seconds!" He yelled.
"Good luck!" The rest of the Sparkle Tarts sang, smiling and waving. They quickly slammed the door, making sure not to embarrass Con in front of Kevin.

Conner stood out in the cold, shivering and crossing his arms for heat. He could see his breath.

But then, he saw Kevin race around the corner in his slick, black convertible.
The wheels squeaked to a stop, and Kevin hopped out, speeding towards Conner.
"Oh my gosh, you look so amazing, Conner. But you look so cold, too. Here, take my jacket."
"No, no, you don't have t-"
"Take it, Con." He slipped off his sleek leather jacket and wrapped it around Conner like a shawl.

Kevin took his hand and smiled. "Now c'mon, we've got a movie to catch."

They got in the car and drove to the drive in, looking at the stars.
"The stars, they're so gorgeous tonight." Conner said softly.
"Not as gorgeous as your eyes." Kevin answered, causing Conner to giggle.

"We're here!" Kevin stopped in the lot, front and center to the movie screen.
"It's one my favorites."
The movie started, and the title flashed, "Casablanca."
Conner sighed happily. "I've never seen this."
"Well, that just makes it better." Kevin wrapped his arm around Conner, who took that as the cue to snuggle in close. His heart was racing, as he just couldn't wait for the perfect moment to kiss Kevin Price. He wanted to be the one to make the move.

Conner watched the movie, comfortably nestled under Kevin's arm and resting on his lap.
"This movie is so romantic." He sang.
"I know, that's why I picked it." Kevin replied, smirking.

Conner smiled. He couldn't imagine this date going any better. His heart was warm and beating faster than he could count, and he felt safe. Safe and in love.

Of course he had to sneak past his mom on this one, because if she saw him wearing that in the first place, she'd be furious. He was trying not to worry much about that now, though.

Soon enough, the movie got to the famous kissing scene. Conner knew that was his chance.

He sat up and turned Kevin's face towards his, smiling.
Kevin smiled back.
They both knew what was going to happen next. Conner closed his eyes and leaned in.
But, for some reason, this felt weird to Kevin. He knew he was in love, he knew it was true, but for some reason, he didn't want to go through with a kiss at the time.
He jerked his head back, making an uncomfortable face.
"I... Have to go to the snack stand. We ran out of popcorn."
Kevin sped out of the car, and Conner's heart sunk.

"Wait! Kevin! Why right now?"

Was it his breath? Was it his timing? Was it the fact that he was a boy? Conner huffed. Tears of frustration filled his eyes, and he saw Kevin's shades in the tray of the car. He put them on, and started to sing an angry tune.

"Look at me, I'm Kevin P.
lousy with my heart, you see."

Conner took Kevin's jacket off and stared at it.

"Won't kiss a boy,
play with his heart like a toy!"

He threw the jacket out of the window, and Kevin returned just in time to hear the end of the mocking song.

"I can't!
i'm Kevin P!"

Conner growled and sunk in his chair.
Kevin appeared from behind the vehicle, and Conner threw the shades off frantically.

"Con, are you making fun of me?"

Conner's heart stopped.
"No..."

"You threw my jacket out of the window!"

"Look, i'm sorry, okay?" Conner yelled. "Some people are so touchy." He sassily groaned.

"What?! I'm touchy? What happened to you, Conner? One minute you're the sweetest thing ever, and the next minute you're acting ridiculous!" Kevin argued.

"Kevin, I'm sorry! I was just a little upset. You bailed on the kiss, and it kinda hurt my feelings."

Kevin raised his eyebrows.

"Ok. I guess that was kinda jerky."

"Yeah, We were both 'kinda jerky,' okay?" Conner lectured.

Kevin picked up his jacket and got back into the car, quietly laughing.
Conner scoffed, trying not to laugh with him. "Hey, what's so funny?" He playfully punched Kevin's arm.

They both joined in laughter.

"I guess we just can't stay mad at each other." Kevin joked.

Conner emptily stared into the sky, and Kevin lowered an eyebrow. He turned Conner's head towards his, and stared into his longing eyes.

"Okay, prettyboy. I get it." He said suavely, pulling Conner into a deep kiss.

Conner's heart fluttered, and he held onto Kevin with everything in him. He felt like the world revolved around them.

They pulled away and smiled at each other.

"There. Ya happy?" Kevin joked.
Conner lowered one brow and chuckled. "You think you're so funny." He pulled Kevin into another kiss, this time even more passionate then before.
He pulled away.

"That was amazing." Conner said.
"You're amazing." Kevin answered.

The rest of the night was a long, romantic getaway with lots of hugging, kissing, and laughter.
Conner and Kevin were a match made in heaven.