Spring is in the air. Several new-fangled faces dominate the brown earth. The barren trees are now starting to have their green leaves and vibrant flowers once again. Several buds are now waking from their sleep to see the beauty of the world and to bring smiles to everyone especially to those who are in love.
One beautiful afternoon, Arnold and Lila were happily strolling in the park. They held each other's hands showing how much they long to be with each other. They sat down under the shadow of the big old tree, which bears several tiny orange flowers, overlooking the beautiful panorama of the sun setting by the river.
"Lila," said Arnold, "have you ever notice how beautiful the sunset is?"
"Uhmm, yes Arnold. It is..." Lila replied, "...lovely."
"I've traveled almost quarter of world by now and I've seen so many beautiful sceneries. However, this simple sunset is the best of them all and it has more meaning because I'm sharing it with you. I promise you, my love, we will be watching the sun rising and setting together, forever. I love you, Lila. I really do."
There came this great pause, but then she replied. "I love you too."
Arnold holds on tighter to her hand and then, kissed her. All the while, Lila stood silent. Arnold asked if there's something bothering her, but she only said, "Nothing."
The black clouds are starting to dominate the sky. The moon and the stars proudly show off their glittering lights. They decided to go back home. As they reach Lila's house, without bidding goodbye to Arnold, she hurriedly entered the house, slammed the door, and went into her room. Then she called up someone.
"Good night." Arnold sighed.
Walking in the crowded street, Arnold saw his best friend Gerald with Phoebe, the girl with the long silky black hair. He waved and called them.
"Hi guys, what's up? Oh I see, you two are on you date!" Arnold said with a smile on his face.
"You bet, we are." said Gerald holding Phoebe's hand.
"Gerald and I are going to watch a movie. You want to come with us?" asked Phoebe.
"No, you two are on a date. I cannot come with you. And besides, I just took my dear Lila home. I'm pretty tired."
"Lila?! You're still going out with her?! You're still together?!" Gerald asked. "I thought Stinky..."
"Of course we're still together! You thought what?" Arnold interrupted.
"I thought..." Gerald tried to continue.
"Save that for next time. You two have fun. I'm kind of in a hurry." Arnold once again interrupted.
"But..." said Gerald.
"Enjoy you two lovebirds." Arnold said as he began to walk away.
"Bye."
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Ring... ring... ring...
"Hello?"
"Hi Honey!"
"Hon? Why did you call?" asked Stinky. "I'm here with Helga right now. I'll call you later okay? Bye."
Ring... ring... ring...
"Hello?" Stinky answered the phone.
"Helga, it's always Helga! What about Me?! I want you here now! I'm expecting you to be here around 8:00 pm okay?" the voice said demandingly.
"Oh, okay... I'll see you in one hour. Bye." Stinky said.
Helga asked, "Is there any problem?"
"A little." He said. "Love, is it okay that I leave earlier? It's kind of an emergency."
"But... oh, okay..." she replied. "Just call me if you need help. Okay? I love you!"
"Don't worry. I will. And I love you too Helga. I love you."
She kissed Helga goodbye.
At exactly 8:00pm...
Knock... knock... knock...
"Oh good you came."
"Of course I will." Stinky replied.
"My parents aren't home. They're off for business. So, the night is all ours, Honey!" she said as she started to walk to her room with Stinky.
"Oh, that's good news Lila!! Very good news!"
"Well, what are you waiting for, come in! And let's start this night now!"
"But what about Arnold? And Helga?" he asked.
"Oh don't mind them." she replied as she threw Stinky onto her bed and started taking her clothes off.
After some time...
"I had fun Stinky."
"Yah... yah... just don't tell anyone okay?"
Stingky left.
After watching a movie, Gerald took Phoebe home.
"I had a great time today Phoebe."
"I had..."
Phoebe fainted.
