Strawberry Milkshake

Chapter 8

Toni's POV
So tonight I'm taking Cheryl out on our first real date. I'm being her to the drive in to see her favourite movie, and then I'm going to bring her to my place for dinner.

Right now I'm frantically running around my room cleaning it. I hear a laugh and lookup. I see my older brother, Jamie, standing in the doorway.

I groan. I haven't told Cheryl about Jamie yet. Jamie is my older brother. He's 19, and my legal guardian. Since our parents aren't around and we have no other family he adopted me.

"What do you want Jamie?" I ask.

Jamie smirks. "Have a girl coming over."

I bite my lip and nod. "Yes actually. We're going on a date. Movie and then dinner here. Which means you cannot embarrass me. I really like her and I don't want you to mess it up."

Jamie rolls his eyes at me. "I'm not gonna mess it up Tiny. If anyone's gonna mess it up it'll be you."

I flip him off. "Just... can you help me? Please? My room is a complete mess. Please help me."

Jamie groans. "Fine. Just because I'm
pretty seen I've you with the girl coming over and you guys look good together. Redhead right? Serpent."

I smile and nod thinking about her. "Yeah."

Jamie nods. "Alright well... let's start cleaning."

- later -

It's almost time for my date with Cheryl and I'm freaking out. I'm wearing a red flannel, black ripped jeans and a black jean jacket.

I play with my hair a bit before just putting a beanie on. I walk out of my room and pull on my Doc Martens. I look at Jamie.

"Hey. I'm leaving. I'm still good to borrow your truck?" I ask.

Jamie smirks and nods. "Yeah. The keys are by the door. Have fun at the movie. I'll stay out of your way when you bring your girl over."

I smile. "Thanks, James. I love you. See you later." I hug my brother before grabbing his keys. I go out to his truck and get in.

I pull out my phone and text Cheryl.

TT❤️
Hey Cher. I'm on my way

Cher😍
Alright TT
See you soon 😘

I smile and start driving. I get to Cheryl's trailer and get out of the car. I knock on her door. Cheryl opens it and smiles.

I look her up and down and bite my lip. She's wearing a red crop top, fishnet pants and her serpent jacket. "Looking good blossom."

Cheryl rolls her eyes playfully. "You're one to talk."

I smile. "Alright let's go." I walk to the truck. I open the door for Cheryl and get in on my side.

"Alright. We're going to see a movie at the Drive-In and then we're going to my house for dinner. Before that, I forgot to tell you something..." I say slightly nervous.

Cheryl looks at me. "What's up Topaz?"

I bite my lip. "I uh. I have an older brother... and he's my legal guardian. Our parents are gone and we have no other relatives."