Fan Fiction |
by Jenny Tran
When they reached home, they found Mr. Yung lecturing Tyler on how to be a gentlemen. Tyler was glad to see his sister and Ben as he jumped up “Ga Jei, you’re home.” But the minute he saw her face, his head whipped back and his hand moved up in a defense mode “Wait…who are you and what did you do to my sister?”
“Shut up!” she snapped, “So, who’s the girl.”
“Damn!” he cursed and quickly covered his mouth making Ivy laugh “It’s like…a miracle.” He covered his lips, whimpering back the tears “She’s all grown up.” He reached out his arms and hugged his sister.
Ivy pushed him away harshly “Get off me, boy!”
Mr. Yung was smiling with approval “Not bad…she looks like a girl.” He said to Ben “But the attitude…” he wrinkled his nose.
“In due time.” Ben said calmly.
“Freaks.” Ivy muttered but then she remembered whey they were there “Who’s the girl?!!” she snapped and pushed Tyler on the shoulder.
“Ow.” Tyler rubbed his arm “It’s Tara.”
Ivy swooned as she pinched his cheek “Awww…isn’t that cute!!”
Suddenly the door swung open “Okay, I’m here.” Vicki announced, “Operation, first date can start.”
“Who else did you call?” Tyler asked his sister in shock.
“I would have called the whole building but I don’t think they like me.” Ivy wrinkled her brows.
Vicki closed the door as she walked over the group. Her eyes widened when she saw Ivy “Oh my God, are you wearing makeup?!!!” she grabbed her friend’s face.
“Hey, don’t mess it up!” Ivy pushed her hand back “Joan just worked on it.”
“Joan? What? She’s your new best friend now?” Vicki asked with her arms crossed.
Ivy snickered “Well, someone’s so busy stalking a guy who doesn’t even know you’re alive. So yeah, I had to find a new friend.”
“People. Focus!!” Tyler cried “I need help!”
Ivy rolled her eyes “Sure, it’s ALWAYS about you.”
Vicki clapped her hands “Okay, rule number one. Be a gentleman.”
“Compliment her.” Ben added.
“But not to much.” Ivy warned.
Mr. Yung nodded “You don’t want her to think that you like her because of her looks.”
“Good one.” Ivy pointed to her dad “Open the car door for her.” She winked at Ben knowingly.
Tyler nodded and suddenly he put up his hands “I need to take notes.” He began searching for his note pad when Ivy pulled him back.
“No time boy. This isn’t English class…this is a date.” She gulped back the fake tears as she fanned her eyes “My little baby boy’s all grown up.” She hugged him and then turned to her father “They grow up so fast don’t they?”
“Not that fast. He’s 20 years old. He should have had like 30 dates by now.” Vicki snickered “Shoot, I lost my virginity at the age of 16.” The group turned to her strangely “I got your attention didn’t I?” she asked weakly.
“Focus!!!” Tyler’s voice screeched from all the yelling “What do I do when I pick her up?” everyone began talking at the same time “One at a time!!” he yelled again as he adjusted his throat with his hand “Ahem. Sheesh, I’m losing my voice.” He pointed at Ben “You start.”
“Open the car door for her...” Ben began.
“Done! Call a taxi and open her door.” Tyler said as he pointed to his sister next “Then what do I do?”
Ivy tapped her chin thoughtfully “Get in the seat next to her.”
Tyler nodded with his eyes wide, his arms flaring “And then??”
“Oh, I thought we were only allowed to say one sentence.” Ivy retorted “Pay for the cab.”
“Done!” Tyler nodded to Mr. Yung “What’s next?”
“Open the car door for her when you get to your destination. Escort her into the restaurant.” He nodded firmly.
“How do I do that?!” Tyler asked in a panic “What if I do it wrong? What if she laughs at me?”
Vicki rolled her eyes “It’s not sex, you can’t do it wrong.” She reached her hand around Tyler’s elbow and linked it “This is called escorting.”
“No…” Ivy said as she walked over to Ben “This is…Hi sir, would you like my company tonight? It’s just $50 bucks an hour.”
Ben and Ivy began laughing uncontrollably while Tyler glared at them with his arms crossed and his feet tapping “Focus, right?” Ben nodded firmly “Okay, next pull out her chair for her.”
“What if we get a booth?” Tyler asked.
“Then warm up the seat for her!” Ivy blurted out making Vicki blowing up with giggles.
“You guys are no help!” Tyler threw a tantrum.
“Okay, okay…we’re just teasing.” Ivy nodded at her brother “The only important advice is that you need to be yourself. She liked you for you…surprisingly…” she added and then quickly smiled “I’m kidding. You’re a great girl…I mean guy!” she laughed, unable to hold it in.
Ben shook his head at Ivy “Your sister was half right…You should be yourself because it will make your date comfortable.”
“Hence, the second date.” Vicki finished.
“Yes!” Ivy pointed out.
Tyler nodded nervously “Okay…I can do this…I can…” he took in deep breaths.
Ivy waved her hand in front of her nose “Man, you might need some mints.”
“I’ve got some!!” Vicki announced as she pulled out some tic-tacs for Tyler.
“Thanks.” He popped them in his mouth. Everyone stood there looking at him “What?” he asked after a few minutes.
“Aren’t you leaving yet?” Ivy asked curiously.
Tyler glanced at his watch “I’ve got an hour before I have to go pick her up.”
“Crap!!” Ivy threw her hands up as she seated herself on the couch and so did everyone else.
“What?” Tyler asked, “I needed help.”
“Yeah, you’ll need mental help when I’m finished with you.” Ivy threatened as she made herself comfortable in her chair. She began running her fingers through her hair.
“It’s nice huh?” Ben asked when he saw her playing with her new haircut.
“What? Ty’s ass?” Ivy asked as she kicked her brother’s butt roughly “It’s a bit firm today but I think its cause he’s so nervous…or constipated.” She whispered loud enough for Tyler to hear.
He rubbed his butt cheek “I’m not firm.”
Vicki stood up “Let me see.” She squeezed his butt “Hmm…you are a little firm.” She reached her hand up around his shoulders and gave him a slight massage “Just relax, Ty. You’ll do great tonight. She’ll be dreaming about you for days to come.” She assured him.
Ivy smiled when she noticed her brother was blushing profusely by Vicki’s touch. He threw a look at her that she knew meant to save him. Ivy cleared her throat “Vicki, stop touching him. He’s gonna have an orgasm.”
Vicki quickly pulled her hands away “Ew…” she muttered and took a seat next to Ivy.
Tyler threw his sister an evil look while Ivy laughed it off “Your welcome!” she added.
“Come on girls. Leave him alone. He’s already nervous as it is.” Ben warned.
“Yes, daddy.” Ivy replied sarcastically.
“Ivy…” her father began.
She gripped her head painfully “I’m so confused…”
Vicki giggled as she pushed her friend playfully. Her head turned up and she noticed Tyler was acting strange “Hey…look.” She nudged Ivy.
“Oh, he’s just practicing.” Ivy waved it off nonchalantly. Vicki gave her a strange look “Yeah, he does it when he’s nervous. My little brother is a perfectionist.” She whispered back.
Tyler turned back to see his audience looking at him. He quickly brushed off the embarrassment and pulled at his sister’s arm “Ga Jei, help me out here.”
Ivy let him pull her up “Sorry kid, even a shrink can’t help you now.” She patted his head.
“No, no…listen…” he said.
“I’m listening…” her mouth gaped open a she pointed to Ben “You’re hungry!”
“You could hear that?” he asked while covering his stomach with his hands.
“I’ve got x-ray ear senses.” She nodded with a laugh.
Tyler shook his head “Not that, psycho woman.” He rushed to the dining room and brought out a chair “Pretend your Tara…I know it’s hard but try to be cute.” He added and quickly dodged the punch going towards his face.
“I’ll let it slide, but when you get home tonight…hm…hm.” Ivy rolled her hands in a ball.
“Focus!” Tyler cried “Okay, I just opened the door for you at the restaurant.” He pulled his sister by the door and pretended to escort her inside “Have a seat.” He pulled out the chair and Ivy sat down.
“Nah… I don’t think you should say ‘have a seat’.” Vicki shook her head thoughtfully “It’s like saying, let me open the door for you or let me escort you inside…it’s too weird.”
Tyler frowned “I was going to do that.”
Ben shook his head “I’m going to have to agree with the strange girl. It’s much cooler if you just do it.”
“But I’m afraid she won’t understand.” Tyler said hesitantly “I think it’s her first date too.”
“How darling!” Ivy clapped her hands together as she raised her foot on the chair “Okay, so if she is confused, then you can tell her what to do.”
“I think that’s the best choice.” Mr. Yung nodded in agreement.
Tyler nodded to his sister “Is it a little cold in here?”
Ivy frowned “What are you talking about, boy?”
“You said before. The day dad agrees with you is when earth freezes over.” He explained with a wide goofy grin.
Ivy narrowed her eyes and shook her head “Don’t make any jokes tonight.” She said flatly.
“Well, I thought it was funny.” Tyler tightened his lips together and turned away.
“Yeah, you and your perky little friend, Alexa.” Ivy snapped.
“Who’s Alexa?” Vicki asked.
Ivy opened her mouth only to have it covered by Tyler’s hand “Don’t you dare!!”
Ivy nodded and he let go of her mouth “It’s his imaginary friend!” she blurted out.
Vicki and Ben began laughing along with Ivy while Tyler looked at her with fire in his eyes “You promised!”
“I did?” Ivy asked innocently “I don’t think I actually promised anything.”
“Dr. Chan said it was very normal to have imaginary friend as a child.” Tyler argued.
“Your 20 years old!” Ivy spelled it out for him “Oh God, am I sitting on Alexa?” she quickly stood up and began talking to the chair “I’m sorry. I didn’t see you.” She began laughing hysterically with Vicki on the couch.
“I hate you!” Tyler yelled to Ivy.
She only rolled her eyes again “Yeah, whatever and you’re adopted.”
“Ivy!” Mr. Yung shook his head in disapproval.
Tyler covered his mouth with his hand “You promised that you would never say that.”
“Say what?” Vicki asked with interest.
Ivy smiled while Tyler continued to glare at her and she quickly backed down “I’ll tell you later.” She patted her friend on the shoulder “Baby’s turning blue.” She pointed her head to Tyler.