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2025-05-15
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A Rock and a Hard Place

Summary:

A teenage boy is conflicted between his friend and his crush. Based on my Spicy Tuna Balls, Food Court Confrontation, Monday, They Know, and Aftermath One-shots on Wattpad.

Chapter 1: Spicy Tuna Balls

Chapter Text

Charlie's POV

After seeing the post from Tori saying, 

I just made tuna into balls

They are Spicy

Feeling: Hungry

After seeing that post I posted a reply saying 

If you have some leftovers, 

I would love to try one 

I knew it wasn't going to happen since I knew that Tori had a date with Ryder, but maybe I figured that date would be over by 8:30, so I could grab one. Plus, I was going to be in school until 8, maybe a little later, working some stuff with Sinjin and company in the theater. Plus, my options for dinner were leftovers in the house, a TV dinner, or splurge on Fast Food. Having another option helped even if it was less likely. As I called it, I was in the Blackbox Theater until 8 and I looked at my phone to see if I any messages and I did and it was from Tori saying

Hey Charlie I got leftovers if you're still interested  

and the message was a few minutes old and I was wondering did the date went bad. Should I say anything about that or save that when I get there and yes I know where she lives. I was a part of that movie Dale Squires took credit for even though he did give us credit eventually. It was cool to have him say my name on TV and awesome to see him get his behind beaten. Plus, we got some money from the Movie and later on credit on the credits in the movie. Good for my future IMDB page and resume. Anyway, I texted back.

I'll be there in a few  

and decided to hold off on the story about the date until getting there. Also, I texted my mom saying I would be at Tori for a bit and would be home later. She replied "Have a good time," I left the school and when the Vega house about five minutes away. When I arrived, I rang the doorbell and Tori answered the door and said, "Hi Charlie," and hugged me. She looked amazing in the blue shirt, well she always looks amazing. I entered the home and Tori closed the door she said, "I put the Spicy Tuna Balls in the fridge after Ryder left and Robbie paid me a visit," and she got the Spicy Tuna Balls from the fridge and I saw them and said, "They look more like Spicy Tuna Pucks, I feel like I should get a hockey stick and shoot them into a net," Tori laughed then I added, "Do you have a knife or something to cut these?" 

Tori gave me a butter knife and I cut each one into four smaller pieces and we went into the couch with our plates, chopsticks, and drinks and I said, "I'm going to regret asking but what happened with your date with Ryder?" Tori sighed and said, "He left abruptly after I looked through his phone," and I spat out my drink and said, "You did what? Why would you do that? Also, how did you get access to his phone?" 

Tori said, "Trina suggested I do that which I did and Ryder left his phone on the table," Charlie said, "Why would you listen to Trina? She's probably just Jealous," and then a pillow hit me in the face and I said, "Hi Trina, how are you?" Trina said, "Fine until you called me Jealous," Tori said, "Would you like to come down have sushi with us?" Trina said, "No," and walked away. Good Riddance, sorry but I do not like Trina. Who does besides Tori at times and Cat? I want my time with Tori to be peaceful and it wouldn't be with Trina there. I'm glad Trina said no. I added, "And much as Ryder should not have left his phone out and Seriously what kind of Millennial leaves their phone out like that however you still bear most of the responsibility because you willing checked his phone and I'm sure you would not like if he did it to you," 

Tori said, "I messed up didn't I?" I said "You did," and she gave me a look and I said, "You did," Tori said, "You're right I did. You think he'll forgive me?" I said, "I'm sure he will, possibly, maybe. Just Apologize and I'm sure he'll accept it. It's difficult for anyone to stay mad at you, maybe except for Jade but she hates most people though I think she likes you sometimes," Tori said, "Thanks Charlie, by the way how's your spicy Tuna Balls or Pucks as you like to call them?" Charlie said, "I like them, Good Job Tori," Tori said, "Thank You, also how's the spice level?"

They were spicy alright and I said, "They cleared out the sinuses," as I sniffed my nose and drank my juice. They went spicy alright. Ultimately, I enjoy hanging out with Tori and having her Spicy Tuna Balls or as I like to call them Spicy Tuna Pucks, had a few laughs. It was time for me to leave we both went to the door and I said, "Thank You for the Spicy Tuna Balls or Pucks, and sorry about the date with Ryder going south," Tori said, "Thanks for coming and finished the Spicy Tuna Balls or Pucks," I said, "Anytime," 

We hugged and then all of a sudden, we kissed and it lasted for about twenty seconds until Trina said, "What are you doing Tori? Why are you kissing that geek?" I replied saying, "WOW Trina, just WOW!!" Tori said, "Sorry about that," Charlie said, "Don't apologize, it's not your fault that your sister sucks," Trina upset said, "Really Charlie?" and I added, "Don't apologize with the kiss because I enjoyed it but I better go. See ya Tori, Later Trina," as I got Tori a pat on the shoulder and left the Vega house.

After I closed the door, I was on cloud nine after kissing my dream girl Tori. However, when I went back to my car, I started to realize that Ryder could kill me for kissing Tori and I started to think he could come after me. I started the car and went to home.  When I entered the house, Mom and Calipari were watching an NCIS repeat and my mom said, "So how was Sushi with Tori?" 

I said, "It went well," and started to go to my room but my mom noticed something and said, "WAIT!!! Hold on a minute," as she got up from the couch and went somewhere. I didn't know at first until a minute later I saw she had one of her makeup remover pads, wiped my lips with it, and she said, "Is this lipstick?" and I was like "What?" and saw that was on it and realized I had some of Tori's lipstick was on my lips and I was like "Oh Crap," My mom said, "Honey, did you kiss Tori or did you put on her lipstick you?" I said, "I kissed her," Calipari said, "Wait a minute, what about Ryder?" Mom said, "Yeah, wasn't he going on a date with her?"

I said, "He did though he left less than an hour after Tori looked through his phone," Mom said, "Oh that's not good, would that be a problem for you and Ryder?" I said, "I don't know, it could be," Mom said, "Why would you do that?" I said, "It just happened, one moment I was hugging her and the next I was kissing her," Mom said, "Will you tell him?" I said, "I'm leaning towards not but a part is thinking I should so he won't use her for a good grade," Mom said, "What?" Calipari said, "It's true, I've seen some female students cry over Ryder using them,"  Mom said, "Have you guys confronted him about this," Calipari said, "We did one time in my classroom and I've told a number of times against this," I said, "So have I," Calipari said, "It seems like it's in one ear and out the another," 

Mom said, "How many girls has he used?" I said, "I think 20-30 give or take," Mom said, "He can't get away from it for much longer, that shit will bite him in the ass sooner or later. Also, no kissing unless you know for sure she's single," I said, "Yes, Ma'am" Then we said our goodnights, I took a shower, and stayed in my room watching TV and surf the web until 2 AM then I went to bed.