Double Date by R.L. Stine Read Free Book Online

head. As he made his way to the music room, he was thinking about trying it on the guitar.
    The band was really starting to
cook,
Bobby thought, waving to some kids heading out the door. Bright afternoon sunlight burst into the hall as they pushed the double doors open.
    Too bad Paul was threatening to quit. Just when they were starting to play so well together. Paul had given an excuse about having to get an after-school job.
    But Bobby thought he knew the real reason—Paul was jealous of him. He’s a good, dependable player. But he doesn’t have my style, and he knows it.
    Turning a corner, waving to a group of girls from hisclass, he decided to have a talk with Paul. I’ll tell him how much we need him, Bobby decided. I’ll make him think he’s the leader, make him feel like a big man. He’ll stay.
    Spotting Kimmy Bass at her locker, Bobby crept up behind her and gave her hair a hard tug.
    Kimmy shrieked angrily and spun around. “Bobby—you creep!” She sneered at him. “Get your disgusting paws off me!”
    â€œYou love it!” Bobby shot back, grinning.
    â€œCreep,” Kimmy repeated in a low voice.
    â€œAre you doing anything Saturday night?” Bobby asked her.
    She stared at him suspiciously. “Why?”
    â€œJust asking,” Bobby said, his blue eyes returning the stare.
    â€œNo, I’m not doing anything,” Kimmy told him.
    â€œThen why not take a bath?” Bobby let out a high-pitched hyena laugh.
    â€œAaaaagh!” Kimmy let out a disgusted cry and punched him in the chest. “You really are a pig, Bobby!”
    â€œOink-oink. Takes one to know one.” He backed away from another flying fist, and chuckling to himself, hurried down the hall.
    She’s nuts about me, he told himself confidently. Totally nuts about me.
    But I don’t have time for her now. I’ve got enough to handle. Twins!
    Arnie and Melanie were standing by the music room window, talking quietly. Paul was noodling at his keyboard. “Hey—what’s up?” Bobby called.
    Arnie called out a greeting. But Melanie only acteddisgusted, narrowing her dark eyes and then turning toward the window.
    â€œI
see
you’re having a bad hair day, Melanie. But why take it out on me?” Bobby demanded.
    Melanie didn’t turn around. She crossed her arms in front of her chest. “Are you still dating both Wade twins?” she asked through clenched teeth.
    â€œYeah. Maybe,” Bobby replied. “What’s it to you?”
    Melanie didn’t reply. Arnie shrugged.
    â€œAre we going to rehearse or not?” Paul called impatiently from behind his keyboard.
    Melanie turned to face Bobby, her features tight. “I don’t believe you,” she said sharply.
    Bobby grinned back at her. “I don’t believe it either!” he exclaimed. “Two at once. Even
I’m
impressed!”
    â€œWhen are you
not
impressed with yourself?” Melanie accused.
    â€œPaul’s right. We’ve got to practice,” Arnie interrupted.
    But Bobby saw that Melanie was determined to have her say. “You had a study date with Samantha the other night and Bree showed up at your house. Is that really true?” she demanded.
    Bobby grinned. “I guess people are talking about me, huh?”
    â€œIs it true?” Melanie asked.
    Bobby nodded. “Yeah. No problem. Samantha got out the back door just as Bree came into the living room. Bree didn’t suspect a thing.”
    â€œClose one, man,” Arnie murmured, grinning. “Wow.”
    Melanie flashed Arnie an angry look, then returnedto Bobby. “Everyone in school is talking about it,” she told Bobby. “I know you think it’s really great. But what makes you think Bree won’t find out about you and her sister?”
    â€œIs it
your
problem?” Bobby shot back.
    â€œThey’re my friends,” Melanie replied with