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A Broken Heart
Chapter 63: Helga's REAL Boyfriend
Previously
Suddenly, the football headed boy got a text message on his cell phone and he frowned when he saw who it was from.
Voz
Arnold hasn't heard from him since he gave him those photos...
"Voz..."He whispered as he read the text message.
"Things haven't gone as expected, but do not worry...we will convince your friend about Drake..it's for her own good..."Voz said as he then sent another text, with more details and instructions.
Arnold read then before turning his phone off.
Looks like he will have plans this afternoon, after all.
He is NOT jealous but...
He was going to save Helga from Drake, one way or the other...
The rest of the school day continued and when the bell finally rang, Helga G. Pataki was in a good mood, something that she didn't expect to happen today.
While Rhonda is a big mouth gossip and a spoiled brat, at the very least her sources and methods are effective. Everyone apologized for assuming the worst about Drake, though his friends were at least filled in on the whole truth and they forgave him.
"So, Helga babe...after soccer practice, where do you wanna go? Movie? Park? Slaucens or all of the above..."Drake said as his arm was wrapped around her.
Helga smirked.
"Since I am broke, I think my options are pretty limited, so maybe the park..."Helga said and Drake shook his head.
"No, all of the above and I am not letting to settle for less...I wanna celebrate and I won't do it without you..."Drake said to his girlfriend.
"You are pretty generous this afternoon..."Helga chuckled.
"You deserve it...'Drake said.
"As I said, I just told those idiots off..."Helga said.
"Hey, you pretty much saved me...heck, I wouldn't even had the guts to face school today but thanks to you...well...you know...'Drake said.
Helga smiled.
They soon arrived to the soccer field and began to practice.
Drake was relieved that his friends were still speaking to him, showing that they had meant their support from yesterday. Molly continued to boss everyone around but for once, she and Helga didn't butt heads.
Helga felt a lot more relaxed as she channeled her aggression into the sport, using it to both unwind from the stress of the kind of life she lives and to bond with Drake and the others.
"Pass it over here, babe...'Drake shouted as he ran a few yards ahead of her.
Usually, Helga just messes with him and gets the ball to the goal herself during practice, but she decided that it couldn't hurt letting him have this, so she kicked the ball in his direction, letting him make the goal.
He did it and he was pleased.
Practice continued for a while and the couple was happy that they could still partake in this activity that has become a special part of their relationship.
Later
After soccer practice and talking to their friends, Drake made good on his promise to drag Helga out to celebrate with him.
First he took her to Slauncens and the two shared a banana split together and Drake was even gentlemanly enough to let Helga have the cherry on top.
In his own way...
He held the cherry in between his fingers and his attention was on Helga.
"Come on...'Drake said and Helga realized what he was doing.
"You're kidding?..."Helga said in an amused sort of way.
"Come on, it's not like it's a strawberry..."Drake said and Helga was pleased to see that he remembered that she was allergic to that stuff.
She decided to humor him and she let him feed her the cheery. She open her mouth and he placed said item in it. Helga enjoyed eating it and blushed a bit at the corny but sweet gesture he just did.
"How was it?..."Drake asked.
"Not bad..."Helga said, but she wasn't sure if he meant the cherry or him feeding it to her.
She also suspected that he wasn't sure of what he asked, either...
Anyway, after the banana split, Drake ordered just one ice cream float..with two straws...
After the banana split and ice cream float that they shared, Drake took Helga to see a movie and the two of them saw a bad movie on purpose to laugh at the lousy performance, much to the irritation of the other patrons, even if they were only a few of them.
The hilariously bad movie lasted about an hour and a half and once they got out of the theater, they saw that it was getting late.
"What time is it?..."Helga asked and Drake looked at his watch.
"About six...we still got about half an hour until the streetlights come on...more than enough time for a romantic stroll through the park..."Drake said and Helga playfully rolled her eyes.
"Geez Drake...aren't you tired yet?...'Helga asked.
"Of having fun with my favorite girl, I don't think so...'Drake teased back.
"Favorite? Are you implying that there have been others?.."Helga mock accused and Drake laughed.
"Oh, please..I am pretty sure that you are more than enough for me to handle..."Drake said.
"You got that right..."Helga laughed, feeling pleased with his answer.
He soon took her to the park and Helga enjoyed the fall scenery, though she was deep in thought.
Now that the horrible newspaper drama was behind them, Helga realizes that now, this is sort have been their first outing as an official couple...which she realizes now might have influenced Drake's eager actions today.
They were walking through the park and Helga glanced down to her hand, that is still intertwined in Drake's.
"So this is what it's like having an official boyfriend..."Helga thought as she and Drake began talking again.
About...well, just about anything that could pop in their heads. They talked about soccer and how they were going to clobber the saps at PS 132 next week.
They talked about Drake's plans to hang out with his friends this weekend and how he is thrilled that he still gets to hang out with them.
They also talked about how they felt they did on today pop quiz, their home work assignments and many other little tidbits and before Helga realized it, it was already sunset.
"Sunset already?...'Helga said, actually disappointed right now.
"Why does time moves so fast when you are enjoying yourself, anyway?..."Drake muttered.
"Another example of life not being fair?..."Helga quipped and Drake laughed.
"True...true...come on, I'll walk you home..."Drake said.
Helga nodded, until she remembered about her dad and his latest "gimmick".
"You can leave me at the bus stop...trust me, you do not want to be at the beeper shop when my dad is trying to come up with promotions..."Helga said.
Drake decided to take her word for it.
He hasn't met Helga's dad yet but he knew from all of her complaining that he is one piece of work.
A piece of work that he rather meet later, rather than sooner.
At The Bus Stop
They soon arrived to their bus stop.
The same bus stop that they meet every morning in order to walk to school together.
"Here we are..."Drake said.
"Well, thanks for walking me to the closest I want to be to my home..."Helga muttered.
"It's still that bad, huh?..."Drake said.
"A nightmare, and even though I hate it, I got to live with it...besides, Helga G. Pataki can handle anything you through at her..."Helga said, trying to make light here.
Drake nodded.
"I know...you're a tough girl..there is no doubt about it..."Drake said and Helga smiled.
"But remember...if you ever need a place to just chill and unwind...well, mom says our door is open for you anytime...and so do I..."Drake said.
"He's so sweet..."Helga thought.
"I may just take you up on that..."Helga said in her own way.
Drake laughed, before he got that smile on his face. The flirty one.
"I guess...this is where we say goodnight..."Drake said.
"I guess so...but before that...I'm just happy that you are feeling better, you really had me worried there..."Helga said.
"I'm fine now, as long as I have someone like you, I don't think there is anything I can't do..."Drake said and Helga blushed.
"You are such a kiss up..."Helga teased.
"Speaking of which...'Drake paused and Helga got a feeling what is on his mind right now.
"Before you go...since today was both a celebration and a date...I was wondering...do you want to end it like a date?..."Drake suggested.
Helga knew what he is referring to.
They had kissed in the closet when he thanked her, but now he wants her to kiss him at the end of a date, just like an official couple would.
"Sure, why not?..."Helga giggled.
The two shared a kiss together.
It lasted a total of five seconds before they parted. Drake had a silly look on his face and Helga couldn't help but giggle a bit.
"He is cute, isn't he?..."She thought fondly.
"Goodnight Helga..."Drake said.
"Good night Drake..."Helga said back.
They were stalling. They wanted to spend more time together but they knew that if they don't get back to their respective homes before the streetlights are on, they will be in big trouble.
Drake gave her one final kiss on the cheek, which Helga didn't oppose to. He then waited until she started walking away and Helga knew it.
Once she turned the corner, she stopped for a second a touched her lips. She was still getting used to the prospect of kissing a boy and that boy kissing her back.
It was new...it was a little overwhelming.
But she is getting used to it...and she wasn't complaining.
"He really is something else..."Helga thought as she then walked into the direction of her "home", already anticipating her next encounter with her boyfriend.
Unknown to her or Drake, a pair of green eyes had been on them since the start of their date, watching them from a distance, in both distaste, reluctance and envy.
Green eyes that belong to the only other boy who ever had any significance to Ms. Helga G. Pataki.
Arnold.
Who had watched her continue to walk the street, totally unaware of his presence...more so than usual.
"Helga..."He whispered sadly.
Oh boy.
-To be continued-
Next time on A Broken Heart
Voz's Instructions
A/N(1): I decided to change the name of this chapter and push "Voz's Instructions" for the next chapter. I hope you all don't mind.
A/N(2): I dedicate this chapter to my friends, my family and my love for God :)
REPLIES to my loyal and totally awesome reviewer:
Kryten: We shall see who he really is...
61394: He's certainly got something...I can tell you that.
DanteVirgil09: You can say that again...
Invader Johnny: We shall see what his jealousy will make him do...
EugeArg: You can say that again...
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