*Well people…finally Chapter 9.I been working on this chapter for soo long I forgotten how long. I hope you like and please leave me reviews…I want to know if you like how this is going*
Chapter 9- All the Wrong Things
Slowly Curly moved her hands and feet to the music leading the way while Hank hesitantly followed Curly's movements. Hank blushed lightly embarrassed of what he was doing and kept his eyes at the ground most of the time making sure he did not step on Curly's feet because he had done that before.
Ariel flinched looking at Hank and Curly with eyes as large as plates.
"Dancing" said Ariel a little louder that she had intended .Both Hank and Curly stopped dancing and glanced at both Randall and Ariel. Randall quickly changed his expression and did his best to play cool while Ariel could not seem to put her eyeballs back in place.
"Footballhead" said Hank confused while Curly only waved to Ariel then gave Randall a side glance and winked at him only making Randall flinch in disgust. Randall quickly walked back slowly Curly turned to see Hank and said
"Got to go". Then she left while laughing in her trademark style following Randall.
Both Ariel and Hank stood in silence neither sure what to say. Hank cleared his throat and said
"We just got here, don't tell me you are bored already" said Hank.
"Well …no" said Ariel nervously
"Then what is eating you up?" asked Hank
"You left me as soon as we walked inside" said Ariel
"So what is your point?" Questioned Hank. Ariel looked at him getting angry slightly.
"It's a party, Footballhead mingle with your friends you know. I'm also doing the same thing. I have friends you know in case you have not noticed" said Hank.
*Earlier on Preston's car*
Preston and Geraldine walked to Preston navy blue car. He nervously walked to the passenger's seat and open the door for her. Geraldine blushed lightly and entered the car without hesitation. She sat down and quickly looked down at her phone as Preston got on the driver's seat. She looked up at Preston still angry.
"It's going to be alright. Hank is a lot better than he appears on the outside" said Preston trying to reassure her.
"Sounds like something Ariel would say" said Geraldine crossing her arms across her chest.
"Then have a little faith on her" said Preston as he slowly started the car.
As Preston drove he nervously glanced at Geraldine every chance he could blushing and looking away every time Geraldine noticed him looking her way.
"So, how has basketball practice going?" asked Preston grabbing the steering wheel had as he spoke.
"It's not Basketball season just yet but the now and day practice is doing us some good." said Geraldine.
"I'm glad" said Preston looking at the road. He closed his eyes in frustration. – Why am I un-capable of a fulfilling and well thought conversation-thought -Preston. While Preston suffered from his internal turmoil, Geraldine glanced at him with kind eyes then she shook her head and glanced at her hands.
-Girl there is no reason for you to get nervous. It's not like you never been on an actual date before- thought Geraldine.
Eventually they arrived to Randall's house and noticed that the car that Hank drove was already there. Preston smiled nervously thinking to himself that he probably drove to slow or Hank drove too fast.
He got out and quickly when to open Geraldine's door and she got out lightly brushing her hand against his almost by accident making them both blush. Both walked towards the door and Preston knocked on the door but no one answered. He knocked again confused and glanced at Geraldine who was just was confused. After ten minutes, someone open the door and to their surprise it was Nathan.
"Nathan did Randall put you on door duty?" asked Geraldine almost cracking up at her own joke.
Both Nathan and Preston laughed at what Geraldine said then Nathan shook his head slowly.
"No, no. Randall it is busy" said Nathan
"Busy?" asked Geraldine
Nathan only backed away in response showing the inside of the house and both could see the inside of the party the music and the lights, then a loud shrieking laugh echoed the inside of the room.
"Just one kiss" The voice of Curly could be head at distance.
Preston fixed his glasses and nodded in response.
"Things never changed" Preston said.
Nathan nodded, "it never does. I been seeing those two run around the house at least three times in about ten minutes" said Nathan. Geraldine looked around suspicious since her best friend was nowhere in sight.
"Nathan, where is Ariel?" she asked
Nathan shrugged "I have not seen her, but she must be around" said Nathan.
Preston side glanced Geraldine that was still looking around.
"Trust me, she is fine. I'm sure we will find her." said Preston.
Preston looked around and only saw Sid, Sandy and Harriet stood by the refreshment tables. Oddly enough Harriet was not stuffing her mouth as she usually does on parties. She was wearing a white shirt and a blue skirt that was tight around her curves. She seemed nervous as she ran her fingers through her hair. Preston frowned and remember what Hank had texted him the other day. Harriet must gotten Patrick mad at her for one reason or the other.
Preston turned to see Geraldine trying not to blush too much "Let's go and find them" said Preston. Geraldine nodded and followed Preston across the hall.
*Meanwhile*
Sandy poured herself some punch while Harriet kept looking around in a paranoiac fashion. Sid brushed her hair off her face, and decided to break the silence between the three of them.
"So, Sandy had you seen Leo yet?" asked Sid making Sandy flinch and blushed "Mistah Leo, no I have not" said Sandy nervously.
Sid placed her hands in her hips, "If you like him, why don't you do something about it?" asked Sid.
"But..." trailed off Sandy.
"But, nothing. Ariel been here for months and clearly she has no intentions that you can see" said Sid.
Harriet interrupted.
"Would you two shut up, I'm trying to think" said Harriet
Sid rolled her eyes and glanced at the door and noticed the second that Patrick got inside the house. He was wearing a blue button shirt with darker blue slacks .Patrick always was taller than anyone they ever met, Sid always thought that he would grow so much that he wouldn't be able to fit through the door but that didn't happen. Harriet and Patrick's eyes met making Harriet flinch. Sid and Sandy glanced at each other nervously.
"Maybe I should talk to Mistah Leo" trailed off Sandy as both Sid and Sandy took some steps back.
"Yeah…I will go with you" said blankly as both saw Patrick getting nearer to where they standing. When Patrick was in front of Harriet they were gone.
"Hey" said Harriet nervously at Patrick. Patrick glanced at her briefly not sure what to say himself.
"Hey" he said as he stuffed his hands in his pockets.
"Where is Randall? He asked.
Harriet shrugged…
"Curly had him running for his life" she said softly almost whispering.
Patrick shook his head, not surprised at the situation.
Both Patrick and Harriet spoke up at the same time only interrupting each other, both laughing at each other easing up.
"Look…I'm sorry I got mad" said Harriet first making Patrick's eyes go round.
"It's alright" said Patrick but Harriet only interrupted him.
"NO its not…The fact that you are away does not mean that I should not trust you…I well. You know" said Harriet. Patrick nodded and smiled softly at Harriet grabbing her by the waist and giving her a light kiss on the lips.
"Yeah," said Patrick after pushing off lightly still close to Harriet's body. Harriet's whole face got red really quickly. She frowned and shook her head.
"I'm hungry" said Harriet, Patrick chuckled loudly at the comment from her girlfriend.
"How about we eat?" asked Patrick
*On the other side of the house*
Randall cleaned his forehead off with a napkin as he breathed heavily in a corner near his room. He tried to fix his clothes as he thought he was in the clear. He nearly jumped off his clothes when Curly jumped in front of him with a deranged look on his face.
"Found ya" said Curly trying not to laugh at the sight.
Randall frowned angry tired of all the running at top of it in his house.
"This it, leave me alone you little Freak" said Randall angry.
Curly unmoved by his words only got closer to him and said
"You know you want me"
Randall fought the urge to throw up mixed with his cheeks feeling unusually hot.
"No I don't. Now why don't you go and make kissy face to Hank and leave me be" blurted Randall before storming off. Curly looked at Randall in confusion letting him pass her. She shook her hand and said to herself
"Wait…what"
"You know I don't mean that" said Ariel
"Then what do you mean?" questioned Hank. Both glared at each other as Preston and Geraldine approached them. Preston cleared his throat, snapping both Hank and Ariel of whatever they were thinking.
"See, I knew that we will find them "said Preston.
"Look, people. Why don't you bug them?!"Yelled Hank to Ariel walking away
"See you in the funny pages," said Hank as he walked out. He quietly walked towards the bathroom getting inside, slamming his head against the wall hard.
"What was that you idiot?" asked Hank to himself. He washed his hands and splashed some water at his face before exiting the bathroom quickly interrupted from his thoughts by Brianna.
"For the love of…How do you do that?!"Asked Hank annoyed. Brianna shrugged. Hank smacked his face lightly before speaking
"Let me guess, you are here to cash you dance aren't you "said Hank annoyed.
Brianna fixed her braid nodding her head happily. Hank let out a tired sigh walking forward.
"Come on…let's get this over with" said Hank. Both walked back to the main dance floor .He turned around looking at every one glaring at each one of them. Brianna smiled exited almost jumping up and down.
Hank extended his hand "let's just get this over with "said Hank
Brianna slowly grabbed Hank's hand slowly dancing to the soft slow dance that the record player played. Hank kept looking at the ceiling and at the surrounding.
"Looks like you decided to look like an actual girl, good for you" said Hank in an attempt to complement Brianna. He lightly pushed her off
"Don't get fresh with me" said Hank. As they danced, Ariel walked in looking around.
"For the love of God..." said Hank tiredly.
"What is with this day…"Said Hank to himself letting go of Brianna's hand.
"Hank? Brianna?" asked Ariel
"Yes, we were dancing. Do you know what that is?" asked Hank. He turned to see Brianna and told her to leave.
"Why, is it that every time I find you, you are dancing with someone else?" asked Ariel
"What?!...You are not the boss of me!" said Hank frustrated.
"That is not what I mean…why you have to be so immature?" said Ariel.
"Me, immature…I'm who I am Footballhead… I also happen to have friends. You know…"said Hank
"I'm not saying that either" said Ariel...
"Then what do you mean?" asked Hank
"I don't know..." said Ariel
"IF you don't know, why are you bugging me?" asked Hank
"Why do you have to be so rude?" asked Ariel
"Because I AM HANK G. PATAKI!"Said Hank annoyed.
"What does that even mean? "Asked Ariel annoyed.
"If you don't know by now I have no idea what to tell you "said Hank
"FINE" said Hank grabbing Ariel's hand dragging her off.
"What are you doing? Let go" said Ariel as Hank dragged her off through the hallway.
"What does it look like I'm doing? Taking you home, dork" said Hank only gripping harder.
"I can walk" said Ariel.
"What are you some kind of idiot. It's the middle of the night" said Hank as he dragged Ariel outside.
"Now get in the car. The sooner we do, the sooner I get rid of you" said Hank slamming the passenger door open.
"Fine" said Ariel getting in the car frustrated.
Both got in and Hank drove away without another word. Ariel texted what happened to Geraldine who was not surprised of the situation at all.
Upon arriving Hank got outside and walked Ariel to the door while still nagging at her still not giving her any explanations of his behavior.
As they reached the door of the boarding house, Ariel let out a sigh of frustration.
"There, you drove me home…you got me to my door. Now leave…I'm tired of this and this argument" said Ariel
"You are an idiot" said Hank.
"Stop saying that…you don't mean that "said Ariel
"Oh yes I do" said Hank bitterly.
"No you don't…for once why don't you stop with the Hank talk and be yourself" said Ariel
"You don't want that" said Hank
"Yes I do "said Ariel frustrated
"You want that!?"Said Hank
"Yes …"said Ariel yelling at him, both facing each other almost breathing each other air.
Before Ariel could say another word Hank's lips had slammed hers in a quick kiss. Hank pushed himself off and Ariel looked at him with round confused eyes. Hank looked down at her with the same expression not sure what to say of himself and walked a few steps back before running back to his car driving off as fast as he could possibly could leaving Ariel at her stoop confused and with her keys in her hand.
*Well I did what I did. Not sure if this is a long chapter or not...just that I been in front of this computer for too long...so tired...Please review*