To Love A Punk

Chapter Two: The Love I've Always Wanted

To Love A Punk

Chapter Two: The Love I've Always Wanted

The weekend was over. It's Monday now. As for the time of day, it's late, nine at night. Arturo and Karen had just finished up their work for the day. Now, all that's left for them to do is clean up. They clean up, and once they finish with that, they sit down to rest.

A knock at the door startles both Karen and Arturo.

"I'll get it." Arturo says, and he does just that.

"Dee Dee, what are you doing here, so late?" He asks, surprised.

Dee Dee comes inside, and Arturo shuts the door.

"To tell you the truth, I was on my way to my dealer's house, but I know I gotta stop using. So I came here instead."

"You made the right decision." Arturo says.

"He's right." Karen says, walking over to Dee Dee, and giving him a hug.

Dee Dee spent the night at Arturo's. Karen did too. She couldn't stand to see Dee Dee feeling so miserable.

Dee Dee slept on the floor, and Karen on the couch. Dee Dee was having a hard time getting any sleep at all. He kept tossing and turning. And then the withdrawals started, the shaking was terrible. Karen got on the floor with him, and wrapped her arms around him. Finally the shaking had subsided.

"Thank you, Karen. You're such a good friend."

"Don't worry about it." She said, before eventually falling back asleep.

Karen wondered if that's all she would ever be to him.

Dee Dee made it through the night, without going to his dealer's house.

The next morning Arturo made breakfast for everyone. After they had all finished their meals, Karen told Arturo that she was going home. However, before she could leave, Dee Dee had something to ask her.

"Hey, do you wanna go out for coffee later?" Dee Dee asks with a smile.

"I don't know. I've probably gotta work." Karen says, looking back nervously, at Arturo.

"You know what? Today, you can have the day off. You worked hard yesterday!" Arturo says.

"Thank you so much, Arty. You're the best!" Karen says, running to Arturo and hugging him.

Karen honestly couldn't believe that Dee Dee had just asked her out. This is the same guy that she had been in love with for nearly a decade. What did tonight have in store for Dee Dee and Karen?

Karen is now back at her own house. Of course, she is unbelievably thrilled about tonight's date with Dee Dee. She's just gotten out of the shower, and changed into her prettiest dress, a simple black dress. Her sister Kate, who is four years older than her, has just entered the room.

"Wow! You look great, Sis. What's the occasion? Party?"

"No. I have a date." Karen says, giggling.

"Really? Tell me more! Who is this date with?"

"Dee Dee!" Karen says, blushing.

"Oh, honey! Dee Dee as in Doug Colvin?"

"Yes!" Karen says, with a huge grin.

"Sweetie, this is the same guy you've been in love with since you were sixteen!"

"I know. So, you think you'd be a little happier for me, Kate."

"I am happy for you. I just don't trust him. Anyway, if you're going on this date, we may as well do your make up."

The phone rings and Karen rushes to answer it. Of course, it's Dee Dee, asking if she's ready. He lets her know that he'll be there shortly to pick her up, and he is.

When the doorbell rings, Karen promptly goes to answer it. She greets Dee Dee, with a friendly yet, shy smile. Dee Dee examines his date carefully.

"You look stunning." The bass player, says.

"Thank you." Karen blushes.

"I think I wore the wrong outfit." Dee Dee says, taking Karen by the hand, as they head to Dee Dee's car.

Karen and Dee Dee are now at a small cafe. Karen is as happy as can be. The two sit and talk amongst themselves, as they drink their coffee.

"Karen, I really can't thank you enough for staying with me last night. None of the women I date are ever that kind. If I'm being honest, maybe it's because I never take the time to get to know any of them." Dee Dee says, putting his hand on hers.

Karen was now more nervous than she had ever been, but she had to take this chance. She may never have another one. It was now, or never!

"Dee Dee, have you ever been in love with anyone?" Karen asked, her face flushed, and bright pink.

"No. I don't think I have."

And now for the really big question.

"Do you think you could ever fall in love with someone like me?" Karen asks so quietly, that it's practically a whisper.

"Sure I could. You're beautiful." Dee Dee says, squeezing her hand.

"But you wouldn't want someone like me."

Dee Dee had no idea what he was talking about. Karen never wanted anything more than she wanted to be with Dee Dee. He was all she ever thought about.

"Are you kidding me? Of course, I want you! I've been in love with you since we were teenagers!"

Dee Dee's jaw nearly dropped, when he heard those words come out of Karen's mouth. He's been friends with Karen forever, And he had no clue! Not to mention the fact that she had seen him at his worse, last night. And she still loved him. Dee Dee really hoped he wouldn't mess this up.

"That's what I meant, the other day, when I said everyone knew, but you." Karen confesses.

"I really don't know what to say." Dee Dee says, before quickly kissing Karen on the lips.

It was a short kiss, but one that would leave a smile on both of their faces.

"Do you wanna get of here, and go some place else?" Dee Dee asks.

"Sure. Where'd you have in mind?" Karen asks.

"How about the arcade? It's just down the street."

Dee Dee and Karen went to the arcade, just like they had planned. Like a couple of teenagers they played every game there was. They even spent money on junk food. They stayed until the arcade closed. They had an amazing time together.

Dee Dee has driven Karen home and they are now standing on her front porch. Their date has come to an end. Karen never even thought she'd ever have a day like this with Dee Dee. She still can't believe this is happening.

His eyes were huge as he looked at her. Surely, he was thinking how could she have kept these feelings a secret for all these years. Didn't he deserve to know? None of that mattered now. Only she mattered now. And she was standing right there in front of him. Dee Dee put both hands behind Karen's neck, using the tips of his fingers to gently caress Karen's neck and shoulders. He pulls her closer to him, until finally their so close, she can feel his warm breath on her face and down her neck. It sends shivers down her spine. She can sense how badly Dee Dee wants to kiss her, she wants it too. Her heart is racing faster and faster as his lips come closer and closer to hers, until finally their lips meet. She closes her eyes, and she wraps her arms around his waist, and as his lips are pressed gently against hers, he runs his fingers through her hair. She can't help but let out an almost silent moan as the kiss deepens, and intensifies. Until suddenly, it comes to an end, just as all good things must.