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A Broken Heart
Chapter 54: Unexpected Part II
Previously
"Arnold, I am not dealing with this right now, I was actually having a pleasant time today..."Helga said and Arnold looked even more stunned.
"But Helga-
"Whatever it is you are going to say, I know but Drake and I talked, made up and everything is okay, so end of story..."Helga said and Arnold still looked stunned.
"But...but Helga...the pictures...you saw...he...he...
"Made bad choices, got punished for them, learned from them and moved on...so everything is alright..forgive and forget..."Helga said, shocking Arnold even more.
"Come on Helga...let's go get your books so I can carry them to class for you..."Drake said, since that has become one of their things to do.
He also wanted to be away from Arnold right now, all things considered. Helga heard this and nodded.
"Alright...see you Arnold..."Helga said before she left with Drake.
"Helga!..."Arnold called but was ignored.
Arnold wanted to say more to her, only for the bell to ring, meaning that they had to get to homeroom and fast.
Arnold resolved to speak to her again later, since they were obviously not done talking about this.
He had to get Helga away from Drake and talk to her in order to tell her she is making a big mistake...
Oh boy...
It was homeroom and Gerald Jonansen felt that there was some tension happening betwen his best friend and Helga...
And not the old kind of drama where Helga used to throw spitballs at him and pull pranks on him and Arnold just calmly told her to knock it off until he lost his patience.
No, that would have been normal behavior between the two of them.
No, this is different.
Arnold was frowning hard as he looked across his shoulder every five minutes, when Mr. Simmon's wasn't looking and his eyes were on Helga, who as always, was sitting next to Drake.
Gerald tried to ask him what was up but Arnold said that he can't say now, before going back to his glaring.
It honestly creep Gerald out to say the least.
Arnold has been acting so unusual lately, especially around Helga G. Pataki and her official boyfriend Drake Sanchez.
When Arnold soon left to go sharpen a pencil (his glare still on the couple, mind you), Gerald decided to find his answers elsewhere.
He turned to Phoebe, who was sitting next to him.
"Phoebe..got any clue what's going on here?..."Gerald whispered to the girl that he likes.
Phoebe noticed the way Arnold looked back at Helga and Drake, who were currently swapping notes whenever the teacher isn't looking.
Phoebe sighed.
"I think I do know...but I promised Helga I wouldn't say..."Phoebe said.
Gerald heard this and frowned. Things have been so weird between Arnold, Helga and Drake lately and now even Phoebe can't tell him because she promised Helga.
What does that even mean?
"Just what is so big?..."Gerald thought impatiently as class continued and so did Arnold and Helga's drama.
Later
"I still can't believe the nerve of Arnold..."Helga thought in frustration as free period finally rolled in.
Drake had to go to the bathroom and Helga was busy putting her books in her locker.
She was feeling annoyed because of all of the dirty looks a certain nosy Football head had sent their way ever since homeroom started.
"Helga!..."
A certain nosy Football Head who really can't tale a hint that she didn't want to talk to him right now, especially when he ran up to her, still with that look on his face.
"Criminy! Why can't he just leave me alone?..."Helga thought in annoyance before groaning.
"What, Arnold?..."Helga said flatly, already knowing what this is about and just wanting to get it over with.
"You know what I need to talk to talk to you about..what the heck are you doing?..."Arnold said in disbelief.
"Putting my books in my locker, obviously..."Helga said sarcastically to the oblong headed boy.
"You know what I am talking about? Drake Sanchez...Helga, what the heck are you thinking?! You know what he did? How could you?..."Arnold exclaimed and Helga groaned.
"I already told you this morning that me and Drake talked things out and we made up...he told me what really happened with Gwen and the Dragons and that he really regrets it..."Helga said.
To her surprise, Arnold just rolled his eyes and frowned.
"And you believed him?!..."Arnold said and Helga was actually surprised.
She has never seen Arnold act like this before, but she just scowled at that and continued.
"Yes! I did...because there is this little thing called forgiveness...I gave it to him..."Helga said and Arnold shook his head, looking at her like she has lost her mind.
"Helga...how the heck could you forgive him after all of those horrible things that he did, he sent that girl to the hospital and did all of those bad things..."Arnold said.
"He didn't mean to hurt Gwen like that and he already confessed and was punished for it...as for the Mad Dragons...he made a mistake but he learned from them and aren't you the one who is always telling us to forgive others and give them another chance?..."Helga pointed out but to her surprise, Arnold just shook his head.
"Helga, you can't honestly believe what Drake says, you don't even know him that well, how the heck can you count that he is telling the truth now..."Arnold said and Helga was getting agitated.
"Because I trust him...I mean, yeah...he kept it a secret from me but he was scared and he made a mistake but he apologized and we made up...I am giving him another chance Arnold because he deserves one..."Helga said.
"Helga..."Arnold started but was halted by her.
"No Arnold, I don't want to hear it...Drake is a good guy and I am giving him the chance to prove it, so kindly step off..."Helga said and Arnold was stunned by what she just said.
"Helga...I'm just worried about you..."Arnold said.
"Well don't be...I don't need your protection Arnoldo, I know exactly what I am doing..."Helga said.
Before Arnold could say anything, Drake suddenly appeared to the scene.
He was silent as he sent a glare at Arnold, who returned it.
"What's he doing here?..."Drake said, making it obvious that he is still mad.
Arnold was not amused.
"Nothing but we are leaving..."Helga said as she grabbed Drake's hand and soon left.
Leaving Arnold behind, who still looked worried.
Worried...and hurt...
"Helga..."Arnold whispered.
Later
It was now recces time and the students of PS 118 had gotten out of class.
Helga was planning on meeting Drake outside to go practice their soccer skills but first had to go the little girl's room. She was now in front of the mirror, washing her hands and fixing herself up.
"Alright...time to play..."Helga thought, not letting her fight with Arnold from earlier get her down.
She soon stepped out of the girl's bathroom and was going to find Drake, however, she noticed that some students in the hall were whispering and sending looks at her...and they all had a copy of the school paper in their hands.
"Huh? What are they talking about?.."Helga questioned.
"HELGA!..."
She heard her name being called and saw that her boyfriend Drake was frantically running towards her. Once he got to her, he tried to say something to her but was panting too hard that Helga thought he was about to pass out.
"Drake...Drake...calm down...breath..."Helga said as she tried to help him get steady.
Once he regained his breath, Helga spoke again.
"Drake...what's wrong?..."Helga asked in concern, wondering what is wrong with him.
"This...this happened..."Drake said sadly as he showed her the school paper.
Helga looked in horror when she saw what was on the front cover of the school paper in bold captions
"DRAKE SANCHEZ: FRIEND OR FOE?!"
"W-What?..."Helga whispered in horror as she read the article, which paints Drake out to be some troublemaker, and even showing a picture of him with a black eye from one of his old fights.
There was no mentioned about military school, cops or the incident with Gwen but the fact remains that someone found out that Drake used to be a delinquent...and now it's plastered all over the school paper.
"W-What? How?..."Helga asked, looking dismayed.
"I...I don't know...I was just on my way to get the school paper and everyone started to look at me funny, that's when I found it...Oh man..how the heck did they get this picture?...Helga, I know that you wouldn't do this..."Drake said as he gestured to the paper in his hands.
"I would never..."Helga said insistingly.
"I know that but who could have blabbed?!..."Drake pleaded, looking absolutely miserable.
Helga wondered too...until a thought came to her.
A bad one but it made some sense.
There was only one person she knew who had that information...but Helga still found it hard to believe that he would do this...
"Arnold..."Helga whispered to herself, not realizing that she said that out loud and that Drake had heard her until it was too late.
"Arnold?! You mean that little weasel did this?!..."Drake exclaimed in outrage.
"Drake...calm down...I don't know for sure..."Helga said while her boyfriend looked mad and started walking.
"Where are you going?..."Helga asked.
"To find that freaky headed blabbermouth and demand some answers!..."Drake said angrily as he went to go find him.
Helga went after him, just to make sure he didn't do something stupid...
Both him and Arnold...
"Criminy! So much for a normal day..."Helga thought in dismay.
-To be continued-
Next time on A Broken Heart
Unexpected Part III
REPLIES to my loyal and totally awesome reviewers:
Invader Johnny: It sure seems like that...
Kryten: Unfortunately, he just dug himself deeper here...
DanteVirgil09: I am glad that you like it, yeah I want Drake to be grey, as he has his flaws but is genuinely trying to move on with his life.
61394: We shall see how that turns out soon.
DeepVoice'06: You got that right...
Kimagure Bijin: I am glad that you enjoyed it and it seems you were right on one thing, they did think that Arnold is the one who told...next chapter we will see if they are right or not.
Chester A Bum: How's this?
:) Till next time beautiful people, remember to read and review :)