" Helga please tell me the truth I promise I won't be mad" Lila said sweetly giving a small smile
" No, Lila. I don't, why do you keep asking" I lied and my stomach started to turn
" Because Helga I just feel oh so guilty." Lila confessed
" You have nothing to feel guilty about miss perfect." I said truthfully
" But I do Helga. I promised myself not to fall for him because I knew your feeling towards him and I ended up doing the exact opposite . I can't help but think I am a horrible friend. To not only take the boy I know you like but to blatantly show case it to you almost daily it makes me feel oh so horrible. For that I am sorry." Lila said sighing
" Lila I said I don't like him ok." I lied again
" and I told you before you don't need to apologize for you feelings" I said in a cold tone
" But Helga" Lila began
" Just drop it" I said taking a deep breath and clinching my fist
We walk in awkward silence for ten minutes until Lila spook again.
" There is something else, I want to tell you but can you please not tell anyone till I know for sure." Lila said mysteriously
" Sure what is it" I said half heartedly as I tried to maintain my cool
" I might be moving after Christmas, its not a said deal yet but my father has an offer to move back to my hometown, to be chair man of the company he works at. As much as I would like to say I'm staying I'm not so sure I will be. " Lila said as she whipped her eyes
I noticed then her "oh so's" phrase disappeared as if she used it to feel more comfortable.
" Lila , is this why you've been asking that question about football head?" I asked suddenly as though my mouth had a mind of its own
" Yes and no Helga. I'm just a little worried" Lila sighed
" Worried about what? You know football head is always going to be with you. He's always had feeling for you and now you two are dating. What could I possibly do" I spit out
" I don't know Helga ,I'm just trying to understand why..." Lila yelled scaring me. Never once had I heard her yell or scream at anyone before.
"Why what?" I screamed back as Lila pulled me into the restroom that was right beside us.
" I try so hard to get you to like me and be my friend Helga. Practically everyone has something Oh so horrible to say about you except for Gerald, Phoebe and Arnold. And I don't understand it Helga you don't give any of them the time of day especially Arnold. But yet when Arnold talks about you, you become this girl that you don't show anybody else." Lila cried out
The moment she mention Arnolds name my heart began to pound in my chest .She one step to close to finding out the truth . If any thing I would believe otherwise Arnold should say I'm a horrible person. He shouldn't believe in me but for some odd reason he does and it make me want to swoon. But I know I can't not now at least.
" I want to understand you and be your friend Helga but you won't let me. The only reason why I keep asking if you like Arnold is because I'm trying to understand what I did to make you hate me. All I want to do is make it up to you before I might leave. " Lila cried
" Lila" I said as the pit of my stomach dropped and for the first time ever I hugged the girl I once considered to be my enemy .
" I'm sorry" Lila said hugging me tighter
" Uhh" I said in a panic
" It ok, I know I'm not a easy person to be friends with. I'm sorry for giving you so much crap over the years. Lila?" I paused pulling her away from the hug holding on to her sholders
" Yes " Lila sniffeled
" I don't hate you, I never have. I just think we started off on the wrong foot how about we start over." I said letting go of her shoulders
"I think i'd like that Helga" Lila smiled holding out her hand
" What are you..." I began to ask as she took my hand
" Hi I'm Lila Sawyer. I grew up in Nashville Tennessee until I moved here in fourth grade. Um I like singing and I plan to make a career in either photography or become a professional painter. What else I have two dogs and I am a only child." Lila smiled
" Helga Pataki that's the name. " I chuckled as she let go of my hand
" I grew up in this worn down town. I don't like much but I do enjoy listening to music and playing the guitar in my free time. I'm planning on going to collage and getting a English degree and then from there I plan on wri..." I froze suddenly unable to talk about what I wanted to do
" Yes Helga" Lila said wanting to hear more
" Nothing its a ridicules idea. Don't worry about it . Let's see um I like to think I'm an only child but I have a big sister whom you already know." I chuckled as we started to walk out of the rest room
" Helga may I ask something?" Lila asked
" You already did sure why not. " I smiled causing her to give a faint laugh as we walked in rue 21
" Why do you call us names. I think I understand but I'm oh so curious to know." She swayed back and fourth as she looked at a neon blue lace dress with a brown thin belt around the waist
" Boy your full of question today Little red "I said forgetting her distaste to the nickname
" I guess I am but I just want to understand you." Lila said smiling at me as she grabbed the dress she was looking at
" Here try this on " Lila said handing me the dress
" Lila I am not wearing a dress. " I said crossing my arms
" Please for me." She begged giving me her best puppy dog look
" I don't work with puppy dog eyes but since you asked nicely I guess I must" I said walking to the changing room
" How many" The worker asked
" Just one" I said as she handed me the card
Changing into the dress I had to admit it did look quit nice on me. It defiantly made my blue eyes stand out more. The lacy flower print brought out my tan and over all i'd give it a 8/10 rating. Not because I didn't like it just didn't fit my style and I defiantly wasn't a model in it.
" Helga can I see" Lila asked
" I don't think I look that good in it" I said stepping out of my changing room
" Oh Helga you look stunning" Lila eye sparkled with joy
" You think so" I asked doubting
" Yes, it looks like it was made for you." She beamed as she cupped her hands next to her face
" Ok I suppose it does look somewhat nice on me. But I think I'm just going to put it back its not my style." I said closing the changing room door
" But Helga it does look good on you." Lila said
"Your not going to change me into a girlie girl in one day Little red" I laughed as I threw back on my other cloths
" I'm not trying to change you Helga I just think that the dress looks very nice on you." Lila said as I stepped out of the changing room
" Ok well then you have to wear something I would wear as well then" I said grabbing a a leather jacket a white loose-fitting shirt and a pair of tight ripped jeans at the knee .
" This should do" I said handing her the cloths before spotting a gray beanie
" Wait" I said tossing her the beanie
Within minutes she walked back out pulling off the outfit better than I had expected her to.
" Looks nice Red" I say as she closes the door behind her
Over all her perfect figure made her look the best. Even the beanie usually considered for a sloppy sort of look ,makes her waist long hair look perfect. The leather jacket gave her a edger look but she somehow makes it still look like she's the sweetest thing in the world. To be a pretty as she is would be a dream come true for anyone wishing to be look like her. Ill admit even though I'm in shape because of track there is now way I could ever be a pretty as she is.
" Its defiantly different than what I would usually wear but it looks nice. I think ill buy it if you buy yours ." She smiled at me
" Alright, Lila I'll buy the dress but only because your practically begging me to get it" I chuckled
" Ok Helga" She smiled as she went back the dressing room with a cheerful smile
A brand new friendship is starting for Helga , which over all I'm quite glad. I've read so many stories with Helga still resenting Lila because Arnold still likes Lila or the Arnold and Lila are dating. I want this to be a little different I want Helga and Lila to make amends. I promise it not going to be a steady road for any of the group but id like for the majority of characters to be friends. Anyway I'm rambling I hope you enjoyed this short chapter until next time VMT is out.