This is going to be a dramatic chapter, so dramatic that i decided to split it into two different chapters! I hope you like the turn abouts!

Today is Friday and I still haven't told Phoebe about the move. Lately, she's been spending her time 'examining' (or in my expertise, stalking) that weird girl from Tuesday. I really hope she doesn't get upset if I tell her at lunch. Maybe we can go out for some ice cream and Yahoo sodas at Slausen's like the old times, just to spend as much time as possible.

"Are my eyes deceiving me?" a suave voice said behind me and I watched Gerald sit next to me. "Was the 'Hellgirl' Pataki actually smiling?"

"What's that suppose to mean?" I said scowling.

"I'm just saying I thought Hell would freeze over before it's heir to the throne smiled." He smirked

"Then grab your jacket, Tall Hair Boy, it's going to be a long ride for you, huh?" I smirked at his scowl, "Speaking of dying, why are you sitting here anyway? Where'd Phoebe go?"

"Well I needed to tell you something without them-"He pointed to Arnold's seat"-over hearing. "

"Why? Is it some big secret?" I snickered only for his eyes to widen." Then why are you telling me?! What was the old Football Head's advice not good enough for you?"

"It involves Arnold too." He said seriously. I'm not going to think too much of it because it may be a prank, but with my beloved involved? Who knows what it could be. "Arnold and I are leaving for the summer, and in case we don't come back before school starts, go to the attic of the boarding house and look behind the couch." He whispered before looking at me in one of the most intense looks I've ever seen him muster.

"I still don't understand how this involves me."

"I don't' need people to go asking. It's going to be a surprise, so when people begin to wonder what happened, I don't want to tell someone they would expect us to talk to." That makes sense, but what is so dangerous that people would get worried? And he couldn't have picked someone better-like Brainy for example?

"Geraldo, what's the meaning of this? You think I'm stupid enough to fall for one of your half-brained tricks?" I sneered.

"Have I ever joked around with you?"

"April Fool's Day Dance." I state.

"Oh come on, you knew you deserved it for fooling my man like that. Plus this is different." He said back. "Arnold thinks it will all be okay, but I just want reassurance. Can you keep this a secret between the two of us?" I look him in the eye and all I see is this hardened expression and doubt. I nod (dumbly I might add) to his request and he sighs in relief.

"Fine. I won't say anything." I mumble and rub the back of my neck, giving off a tired sigh of my own.

"Thanks Pataki. Arnold always said you had a heart."

"Yeah, yeah, don't be so loud." I said, "Now about this trip?" He shook his head and just left me there as everyone got off the bus. Rude.

By now it's lunchtime and I'm alone at the table. Why you may ask? Because Phoebe's been in the bathroom for over 30 minutes! I mean what is she doing? She doesn't ear make-up, her clothes were fine; maybe it's that time of the month. Either way, I figured out how to tell her about the move. I'll be blunt and to the point, no beating around the bush whatsoever. All we need is for her to come back.

Suddenly the door burst open to show Phoebe with Gerald Phoebe and Rhonda in tow. Butterflies in my stomach start to explore as she gets closer to the table, but then get settled. I get a somewhat good look at her face. Has she been crying?

"Phoebe! I have something to tell you. Are you alright?" She sped walked to me with her head down until she was right in front of me, almost at my eye level, but still lacking an inch or two. "Phoebe?"

Smack!

She smacked me. With all of her might she hit me but I refused to stumble or fall. Everything became silent as a collective gasp swarmed around us.

"Woah, did Phoebe really just do that!"

"I'm not the only one that saw that, right?!"

"Phoebe's finally standing up to Pataki!"

"Go Phoebe! We support you all the way!"

Shouts came from all around of "We love you Phoebe!" and "You're my new hero!" as a circle formed around the five of us. I would have been mad but I was struck with the almost murderous and hurt expression I've seen on Phoebe.

"You promised!" she screamed, shaking visibly with barely contained rage. What does she mean ?Has she lost her mind?

"What are you tealking about?" I can feel the hand mark burning red into my cheek.

"You promised you'd never tell!" What was she-

Oh. He found out.

"Phoebe, I swear I didn't blab!" I try to convince her but she's too far to listen to anything I have to say anymore. I can see in her eyes that she snapped just a little bit.

"Than how come he know? What did you two talk about on the bus?"

"I…" I look at Gerald and his eyes widen a bit, as if telling me 'don't do it Pataki. Arnold can't know.'.

"That's where you went?" A voice came upon the various murmurs going around and cell phone camera's roling. I turn around and there's Arnold, looking slightly confused at Gerald.

"Answer me Helga!" Phoebe turned my attention back on her. She had so much anger in her eyes I would have never thought of such a thing happening.

"This is all oh so terrible." Lila muttered, shaking her head downwards to hide her true colors. Rhonda is looking on like an observer on an opera scene while Gerald moved to stand by Arnold.

"Phoebe…I didn't-" I try to reach out to her but she pushes me away and stands in the space between Rhonda and Gerald.

"No! You lied to me and broke my promise. How could you tell?"

Phoebe. Look at me. I 'm telling you-"

"How could you tell people I like Gerald-"

"Phoebe. No-" I know what she's about to say.

"-when you can't tell anyone-"

"-Phoebe I'm telling the truth! I never-"

" –about how-

"told a soul that-"

"-you love Arnold!" And just like that the whole cafeteria was swallowed in silence. This is really happening. Arnold was right, my reoccurring nightmare was never a nightmare it was a warning and I didn't want to turn around to meet his disgust. But it won't stop hear will it? Oh no, now there's-

Why. Why didn't Phoebe believe me? Now everyone is pointing and laughing at me. Lila's shoulders are shaking and Rhonda is holding her stomach as she is doubled over in laughter, Phoebe's face went blank, Gerald is leaning his head down and shaking it, and I'm not going to chance with his face. I race out the door only to slip on my tray which got pushed off my table in the rush to see the show, and they laugh harder.

The doors open by Rhonda and Lila. I know it's a huge victory for them, to humiliate the Queen of Pranks, but I just need to get out of here.

"Helga!" I hear a desperate cry amongst the rambunctious crowd is heard crystal clear. Throughout this whole this, I refuse to shed a tear, or even show any indication that I will cry. I walk out, which is quickened to a jog and soon into a full out sprint. All I want is for this living nightmare to end. Is that too much to ask?

Apparently it is.

I slipped on the remnants of food stuck to my converse and landed on my back in the middle of the street. A screech hit my ears and I saw a car swerve around the corner as continue to drive full throttle down the road.

I think this is it. Thrown out of school, best friend completely against me, dying, and it's all because of my stupid emotions. Damn you secret! Damn you to Hell! (shout out to anyone and all who can guess where that quote came from=)).

I barely heard the last cry of my name over the speeding car trying to screech to a hault.

The next chapter is going to kind of introduce the journey. R and R if you please! Until next time...