A Serpant and a Rose Blossom

Chapter 13

   I have a date, today, at six. What am I going to wear that is warm and comfortable? What are we going to do, anyway? "Good morning Cheryl. I see you're distracted but I wanted to ask you a very important question." Kevin says scooting his chair closer to mine. I already finished my persuasive essay that I had to write for English so now I'm just sitting here scrolling through my twitter. I look up from my phone to see a pollo collar peeking out of his maroon sweater tucked into light blue jeans, hair waved to the side with a little hair gel, and knowing eyes of the gay best friend. "Yes, Kevin how may I help the respected golf dad of the school?" He ignores my petty insult and smiles. "I was wanting to know about two things actually. One being, are you going to need help with makeup and outfits for your date with Toni and has Fangs said anything about me?" How did he know? I didn't tell anyone and Toni said she wouldn't tell. Someone had to be eavesdropping on us. "Keller I don't know what you're getting at but I need to know where you got your source of intel because these rumors are far from true." He rolls his eyes and raises his hand. "May we be excused to the library? We are finished with our assignment and have another  one we need to finish for another class." The teacher just nodded saying to keep quiet. "So how are you going to tell me?" He rolls his eyes, "Cheryl I am the sheriff's son I was taught to be observant and also I have a gaydar that is off the charts. No one told me and there are no rumors just yet because nothing has been confirmed. Cut the crap with me. I saw you by Toni's side, the tension between ya'll couldn't be cut with a butcher knife it's so thick. Since I'm being honest already, Cheryl you need to get laid maybe you'll be more relaxed afterward." I felt my cheeks burn from embarrassment. "Damn it Keller, your just as blunt as my Nana and my sex life is none of your business." He laughs opening the library door for me. The librarian gives us a small smile and puts a finger over her lips to remind us to keep our voices down. "Kevin, yes we are going on our first date tonight. It would be kind of you to help with what to wear. I don't want anyone knowing. It's my business some people have already kinda figured it out and it has hurt their pride." He creases his eyebrows. "What do you mean? Was it Chuck? Is that why he isn't going to school here anymore? I saw his busted up face once but I didn't...... Oh my god,  Cheryl, he didn't?" His face was a mixture of shock and worried. "Does Toni know?" I shook my head, "no, he didn't really go far I took care of it. Toni doesn't need to be troubled with this just yet plus I want to be the one to tell her. He got what he deserved." He patted my hand that was on the table in comfort. Maybe I'm not as alone as I thought I was. "So did she tell you anything to indicate what you should wear?" I smiled, "she said warm and comfortable."

   "Cheryl, why do you have everything but warm clothes in this closet? You realize it snows here right?" Kevin says as he pokes his head out of my closet. "I do its just hidden in the back. My mom usually only lets me wear certain clothes." He nods diving back into my walk-in closet. "I found an outfit. You'll look cute as a button." Walks up to me and pinches my cheek. "Kevin really?" He shrugs his shoulders, "I had to my baby's growing up." I roll my eyes, "what did you find?" Its white skinny jeans, a black tank top, my black knee-high boots, and no way. "I didn't know you were a Harry Potter nerd but this is the best sweater ever." Its the Gryffindor red with yellow lettering on the sleeve that says, I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good. Then there's the Gryffindor emblem on the front. I walk over and grab a beanie that matches it. "Ya, I have all the books and I've watched all the movies. I have the necklace that matches it too." He laughs,  "come here I'll fishtail braid your hair."

Toni's P.O.V.

   I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous. I have it all planned out. She might seem like a girl that wants to go to a fancy restaurant and all that extra stuff but the dates, the ones you really remember are the simple ones. When I arrive at Cheryl's house I knock on the door and wait for the lovely redhead to open the door. So when I saw Keller instead, you could only imagine the confusion written on my face. "Keller, what are you doing here? I just needed to tell Bombshell her oil needed to be changed in her car." Are you serious brain that's what you could come up with? "Toni you look nice. Cheryl will be down in a second. Come in." What? Why is he here? "Keller, what are you doing here?" I notice the height difference between us. He seems like a nice guy and all but I'm used to having to be prepared to kick peoples ass. "Topaz, calm down he wouldn't hurt a fly. You still have those stitches in, be careful." My eyes met the brown ones of the redhead and oh my god she was drop dead gorgeous. She was wearing simple clothes but yet she took my breath away. When I finally remembered that I wasn't alone in this room I straightened up and fixed my jacket. I looked up hoping they didn't notice and they didn't. Thank goodness. I thought I was in the clear when Nana Rose wheels herself in the room laughing. Damn it, nothing gets past this old lady. "Antoinette pleased to see you once again. Dare I say you're having problems keeping your jaw off the floor." I started to blush. I don't blush, I don't get embarrassed. Cheryl gives me a knowing look. Keller seems entertained. I would be too if someone I don't know well makes a fool of themselves. "Cheryl dear, be a lady. Antoinette, you better take good care of her. Have fun but not too much fun. I was your age once at least I don't have to tell you to wear protection." This woman has no filter at all. "Nana, jeez, we will be good. Can we leave now?" Kevin was just laughing his ass off. "Mr. Keller I wouldn't be laughing if I were you. I know about you too along with your little trips through the woods." His face went from joyful to almost bashful. I had to cover my smile with my hand before Nana could say anything about me. Hell, this women could probably read minds. We waved goodbye and hopped on my bike. Cheryl's arms wrapped around my abdomen skillfully. "Ready Bombshell?" "Come on busker give it your best shot."

   I drove us to a little ice rink outside of town. It was small with a metal fence around the edges of the ice. Food carts were parked in a fifty-foot radius creating a mixture of fruitful smells. People of all ages were skating, a mother and her daughter hand in hand, young couples with bright big smiles, old married couples sat on the metal benches basking in memories they lived long ago. The sight was beautiful, I was hoping Cheryl thought so too. I helped her off my bike but when I thought she was going to let go of my hand she didn't she only laced her fingers in mine. Making the butterflies in my stomach go crazy. "TT this is beautiful but I don't know how to skate." I tighten my grip on her leading her to the little skate shack. "Its OK Bombshell I'll teach you." That's exactly what I did. After the both of us falling half a dozen times we finally got the hang of it. "TT how did you find this place?" She reaches for my hand, holding it. She is absolutely stunning no matter what she wears. Right now many wouldn't believe who the beauty is standing right beside me. Not without her short skirts, miss bitch attitude, and I kill you type stare. "Tooonnniiii? Now, who's the one on Mars?" Her cocky grin could drive me crazy. "Calm your jets Bombshell. Now, what was that question?" She chuckles making my heart flutter. "How did you find this place?" "Oh well, when I was younger I always went out for adventures to take a break from the guys so I wondered here. I taught myself how to skate in my free time. Took a few pictures in the park over there. I adore the guys and all but sometimes I could choke their dumbasses that's why I came here to get time to myself." We started gliding to the gate and sat on the bench just outside the fence to put our boots on. "Bombshell are you hungry? I know the best pizza place."

   We stayed out until eleven just enjoying each others company so when I dropped her off my heart ached for her presences. I walked her up to her door, "good night Bombshell. I had a lovely time. Can't wait to see you again." I started to walk away but she grabbed my arm bringing me closer to her. "I had a lovely time too TT. C'était aussi beau que toi. See you really soon." With that, she leaned in and kissed my lips. It was gentle. Like a single touch would break me and her lips tasted like a freshly plucked strawberry, sweet. As soon as it started it was over. "Good night, busker." With that, she opened her front door and walked in leaving me in a state of complete awe. She is going to be the death of me I just know it.

                                                                        

Hope you liked the date. ❤LouLou