At lunchtime...outside on the School's track and field area...

"Get him!" A teen yelled out.

"Beating the living snout of out him!" Yelled another.

"Send him back to India!" Another teen yelled.

It was just another day at school, with a scenario that had become all too normal. A crowd had gathered around to watch two male teens beat each other up. One was white, while another was of Indian descent. A rumor had been circulating for some time where the Indian teen had apparently been making rude, sexual and obscene remarks about the white teen's sister. Given India's history as a patriarchal society, the white teen didn't take too kindly and confronted the Indian teen, to which he denied saying anything demeaning about his sister. But the damage had already been done. After a verbal confrontation where the White teen said a few racist remarks, the Indian teen, now angered, agreed to fight him. It was another case of just how bad things have become. Fights like these have been breaking out constantly, affecting everyone.

Gerald, Harold, Sid, Stinky, Eugene and Rodrigo were among the spectators who had gathered around to watch the fight. However, unlike everyone else, these six teens opted to not take sides and simply watched, to their dismay, as another fight broke out. Thankfully, this fight didn't last too long. After only a few minutes, it was instantly stopped by a few teachers that came running towards the scene and broke them off, sending both fighting teens to the Principal's office.

After that, the boys walked away but did not really bother to discuss it among themselves. By this time, it was pointless, as no one received any information that they didn't already know. No one knew who was creating these rumors and slanders, nor how on earth he or they were able to get a hold of a lot of personal information about some of the students. In the end, the boys just decided to get on with their lives and focus on another matter.

"Well, the only good news after all of that is the school dancing that is happening this Friday." Gerald said to everyone.

"Oh ya! I completely forgot about that." Harold said as he slapped his forehead. "I hope there will be food there."

"I doubt that Harold." Sid said. "But rest assured that our ladies will be there."

"Speaking of which, are you and Helga going to the school dance?" Gerald asked as he looked at Rodrigo.

"I sure hope so." Rodrigo responded. "I'm really excited about this school dance. It'll be our first dance together, so I hope Helga will agree to come."

"I'm sure she will, Rod." Stinky said as he padded him on his back. "This time, you two will be going as a couple. There are no more secrets; you are now dating Ms. Pataki."

"That's for sure." Gerald said, feeling relieved. "So the ladies are all going to Rhonda's on Friday to prep up. I say we meet them at school."

"Prep up?" Rodrigo asked.

"Ya. Whenever there is a school dance, usually the girls would go to Rhonda's and get ready. You know, getting dressed, putting on some make-up, the whole show!" Gerald explained.

"Has Helga ever attended?" Rodrigo asked curiously.

"From what Phoebe has told me; no." Gerald said. "Those kinds of things are not really Helga's cup of tea. Plus, for obvious reasons that everyone now knows, she was occupied with 'other things'."

Rodrigo frowned a bit at what Gerald said but nevertheless tried not to let it get to him.

"Well, that sounds like a plan." He said. "I'll see if Helga, by some chance, decides to go to Rhonda's for that 'prep up party, I can meet up with you guys here. But if not, I think I'll come to the school with her ."

"Sure." Gerald said. "What does everyone else think? We meet up here?"

"I'm done." Sid said.

"You betcha!" Stinky exclaimed.

"Yea, I'm ok with that." Harold mumbled as he took a bite from his chocolate bar.

"That sounds good." Said Eugene.

Meanwhile...

While the boys talked about their rendez-vous plan, Helga was with Phoebe, walking back towards their locker to put away their lunch bags and get their books for their afternoon classes. But just like the boys, the two besties were also discussing about the upcoming school dance.

"I can't wait for the school dance this coming Friday!" Phoebe happily exclaimed as she giggled. "I always look forward to this event."

"I'm surprised they are still going through with the plan on having this dance, despite the amount of fighting and tensions that has been increasing here as of late." Helga remarked.

"You do have a point there, Helga." Phoebe said. "But I believe that is the very reason why they are having it. In order to reduce the level of tension, distrust and infighting, what better way is there than to have a school dance where everyone can have fun?"

"Hmm, I guess." Helga replied casually.

"Are you coming?" Phoebe asked.

"I don't think so, Pheebs." Helga replied. "One nose bleed was enough. Besides, I already have him, so what's the point in going? The first time worked."

"I thought you took Rodrigo to the last school dance to say 'thank you' and 'I'm sorry' to him." Phoebe said with a suspicious and stern face.

"Well, I-I-I mean, yes, I did take him to say 'thank you' for being a good friend and to apologize for being such a jerk to him." Helga responded nervously, but she knew it was pointless to try and hide it.

*sigh* "Look Pheebs. I'm sorry for never telling you about me and Arnold. I wanted to tell you, but I wasn't ready to even admit it to myself. Plus, I didn't want to get you anymore worried about me than you already were. I just...wasn't ready to let it go. And as for the last school dance, yes officially it was for that; to say 'thank you' and 'I'm sorry'. But unofficially...I was testing the waters." Helga said genuinely.

"It's ok, Helga." Phoebe said with an assuring smile. "Although I do wish you had told me sooner; it would have save me some trouble in trying to help you the wrong way. But I understand why you couldn't yet tell me. I forgive you."

"Thanks, Pheebs." Helga said with a smile.

"Hey Ladies!" A voice suddenly called out to them, prompting them both to turn around and see who it was.

"Oh, hi Rodrigo." Phoebe said.

"Hi Pheebs." Rodrigo responded. He then glanced at Helga, took her hand, bowed down and kissed it.

"Hola, mi linda senorita." (Hi, my beautiful lady.) He said to her.

"Kiss it, don't slobber it." Helga retorted as she yanked her hand away from him. "But, buenas días mi suave señor." (Good day my sweet sir). she continued softly and with a smile.

"Where's Gerald? Wasn't he with you?" Phoebe asked.

"He was. He's still with the boys. They were about to play some basketball. I wanted to meet up with Helga before lunchtime ended. He actually asked me to tell you if you can meet him at the basketball court." Rodrigo said.

"Oh. Sure, I would love to!" Phoebe said happily. "I'll see you later, Helga." And with that, she walked away to meet up with Gerald, leaving the newly couple alone.

"Bye, Pheebs." Helga responded.

"So," Rodrigo then began to say, "will I have the honor to be your date for the school dance this Friday?"

"Nah, I'm not going." Helga said. "I have no desire to go and get annoyed with obnoxious music."

Rodrigo however just looked at her suspiciously. He didn't buy it.

"You didn't seem to have a problem in taking me to the last school dance." He remarked.

"I was just trying to impress you." Helga countered with a smirk. "You know, by being all 'nice' and 'considerate'."

"Oh really?" Rodrigo said jokingly. "I seem to recall that you were still technically 'involved' with a certain someone during that time, so how could you have wanted to impress me?" He continued slyly.

"Oh I was just...testing the waters." Helga replied flirtatiously. "...and I liked it." She said softly and then took one step closer to him.

"Well then, if you liked it the last time, I'm sure you love this one." Rodrigo softly replied back and took one step closer to her. "So, will you go with me?

"Na uh." Helga said teasingly. "I guess you'll be flying solo." She then turned around and proceeded to walk away.

"Oh I won't be flying solo." He replied with a taunting smirk. "I guess I'll just have to ask someone else to be my 'date' on Friday night."

That caused Helga to stop and turn around.

"Oh is that so?" She rhetorically asked, this time with a now more serious tone in her voice.

She then walked towards him and with a mischievous smile, gently grabbed his shirt and pulled him a bit closer to her.

"The only person who you will be taking to that stupid dance will be me, got it bucko?"

"Well then, I guess you have no choice but to come with me to the school dance." He said with a smile.

"You really have a way of pushing my buttons, don't you Latino boy?" she asked him.

"Yes ma'am, I do." He responded before he then leaned in the kissed her on her lips

Helga wrapped her arms around his neck and fully embraced him as they began to have a full make out session, right in the middle of the hallway. After about thirty seconds, they each pulled away to get some air.

"Ok fine, I'll go to the stupid dance with you." She said.

"Great. I'll pick you up from your house?" He asked.

"Sure. That'll work." She said casually.

At the end of class...

Helga walked towards her locker, carrying a pack full of books. Although able to carry them, she struggled a bit under the weight on her shoulder, walking almost awkwardly. She decided to take some of her books from her other classes to her afternoon classes in order to get ahead and do some homework. It probably wouldn't have been such a big deal if her locker wasn't so far. Thankfully, it was now the end of school and she was looking forward to going home. But first, she needed to speak to Phoebe about something. Finding her at her locker, which was not far away from hers, she approached her.

"Hey Pheebs." She said as she instantly put her pack onto the floor, making an almost loud thump.

"Hi Helga. Have a lot homework tonight?" She asked as she glanced at her bag.

"Eh, just a little bit." She said casually. "Listen, change of plans. It looks like I'll be going to the school dance after all."

"Really? Oh, that's wonderful!" Phoebe exclaimed happily. "Rodrigo managed to convince you?"

"Kind of. I got coerced into it, really." She shrugged.

"Well, I'm sure you will have fun as you did last time." Phoebe assured her.

"I'm sure I will." Helga responded with a smile. "So do you yet know what time you and Gerald are going to be there?"

Before Phoebe could answer, both teens heard someone from behind Helga.

"Phoebe darling!" Rhonda Wellington-Lloyd exclaimed cheerfully as she approached her.

"Oh, Hi Rhonda." Phoebe greeted her with a smile. "You look rather dashingly beautiful today."

"Why thank you!" Rhonda said. "I did my hair this morning before coming to school, as well my nails." She explained as she showed them to Phoebe.

"And Helga, it's nice to see you too." She said, albeit less enthusiastically.

"Likewise, Rhondaloid" She muttered back. "What do you want?" She rudely asked her.

"Why Helga, what makes you think I would want something?" She asked rather innocently.

Helga however, just stood there silently and glared at her, impatiently waiting for her to say whatever she came to say to them and leave.

"Oh alright. Ingrate." Rhonda said while frowning at her. "I came here to give Phoebe her invitation to our get together this coming Friday night before the school dance. I'm assuming you and Gerald are going?"

"Yes, we are. Thank you, Rhonda." Phoebe said with a pleasant smile as she received her invitation.

"You're welcome." Rhonda replied back with a smile, but it soon disappeared when she faced Helga.

"And Helga, here is your invitation." She said, almost a retorting tone. "Although I'm not sure why I should even bother, since not only you've never attended any of our get together, but don't even have the courtesy to even let me know that you won't be..."

"Sure. I'll come." Helga suddenly said.

"Wait, what?" Rhonda asked with a shocking look on her face.

"Did I stutter? I said 'yes', I'll come." She retorted.

"Really?" Phoebe asked, also surprised. "That's great Helga! I'm so excited about Friday night!" She exclaimed happily.

"Yes...that is great..." Rhonda muttered, still completely in shock that finally, after all this time, Helga will finally attend.

"Well um, thank you for letting me know, Helga." Rhonda said to her, snapping out of her shocking trance. "Well, I will see you both tomorrow. Have a good evening." She said before turning around and walking away.

"Bye Rhonda." Phoebe said and then proceeded to walk to the bus lane along with Helga.

While on the bus...

"Phoebe, please tell me why I ever agreed to attend Rhonda's stupid slumber girls parties?" She groaned as she slumped on her seat.

"I can't tell you that, Helga. Why did you agree to come to the party?" She asked.

"I don't know. Mostly just to shut her up and to prove her wrong." She said as she rubbed her forehead. "I'm just going to be bored out of my mind as I just sit there while one of you do something atrocious with my hair, watch chick flick movies and talk about useless gossip."

"But Helga, I already told you, it's not like that." Phoebe protested. "Yes, we do our own make-up and gossip a bit, but we so a lot of fun activities than just that. Rhonda has a whole range of fun things to do at her house."

"Ya, ya, I know. You told me." Helga said, albeit dismissively.

It's true. Despite being invited on many occasions, Helga never bothered to attend any of Rhonda parties, whether it was a public event, or something more private. There were several reasons for this. 1) She was pretty much preoccupied with thinking about Arnold. 2) Despite having some sort of respect for Rhonda as she matured, Helga never considered her as a friend and most often still found her annoying. 3) She clinged to the stereotypical expectation that her parties to be stereotypical girly parties where the girls would do make up, gossip, watch chick flick movies etc, despite Phoebe's insistence to the contrary. Events Helga had no desire to engage in, despite what Phoebe said to the contrary.

But now, things have changed. Ever since her big confession to everyone in March, and realizing how much her own friends still seem to care for her, Rhonda included, Helga had been slowly trying to re-established some sort of a friendly rapport with them. She figured that going to this party would be one of those 'extra' steps that she could take into reaching that goal, much to her annoyance.

"At the very least, I'm just curious to see what Rhonda's parties are all about." Helga said.

"I promise you shan't regret it." Phoebe replied back.

Although it didn't seem like much, it was a big step for Helga. She'll even have to cancel in going to the dance with Rodrigo. Luckily, she knew that he could always go with the boys before they come, so she didn't feel too bad on leaving him hanging like that. Plus, she knew that he would fully support this.

Friday...at Rhonda's house...

Helga arrived at Rhonda's mansion. After ringing the doorbell and waiting, the butler, Chester answered the door.

"Hey, I'm here for the party." Helga said to the butler.

"And you are?" The butler asked, while giving Helga a slight snobbish gesture.

"Helga Pataki." She responded, taking notice of his glancing snobbishness.

"Ah Ms. Pataki. Please come in. Ms. Lloyd is expecting you." Chester said and let Helga in. "Right this way please."

Rhonda's parents decided to move from their penthouse a few years back and opted to settle on a beautiful mansion, worthy of the name Wellington-Lloyd. Ever since then, Rhonda had to make some adjustments. She was not thrilled that she had to live in this mansion. She loved her penthouse and was distraught when her parents informed her that they will be moving. Nevertheless, she made the best of it and got her parents' permission to hold more parties at her house than usual.

Chester escorted Helga to another room where the girls were already there, laughing and giggling. The door was open, but the butler knocked on it to get Rhonda's attention.

"Ahem, Ms. Wellington-Lloyd. Ms. Pataki is here." He announced.

"Thanks B." Helga said as she went inside the room.

"Helga! So glad you can come." Rhonda genuinely greeted her. "Oh good. You brought your dress and heels with you."

Helga didn't bother to go home first on that day. She grabbed everything she would need for the party and school dance in the morning and as soon as school ended, went straight to Rhonda's place, arriving there in the later afternoon.

"Likewise." Was all Helga could say; still not sure if she made the right decision to come.

"Hi Helga!" Nadine called out and waved from behind Rhonda.

"We are ever so glad that you could make it!" Lila called out.

"Nice to see you here, Helga." Sheena exclaimed.

Phoebe was also present but simply smiled at her and waved.

Patty was not able to attend the party this time. She had things to do at home before going to the school dance, but she also wanted to go there with Harold. Carmen, who was now dating Sid, also declined the attend the party. Despite knowing who Rhonda is, and despite being friends with Rodrigo, she was not very well acquainted with them and chose to go to the school dance with her own friends.

"Ladies." Helga responded back, acknowledging them. "Alright, let's get this over with. Whose going to be doing what?"

"What do you mean?" Rhonda asked confusingly.

"You know, the whole make up thing. The hair, the nails, the aging cream, etc." Helga clarified.

"Oh Helga." Rhonda said with a soft smile on her face. "Is that all you think we do here? You really have no idea, do you?"

Helga said nothing and just gave Rhonda a confused look, with a raised eyebrow.

What's she talking about? Helga wondered

"Sure, we do all of those things, but there is a lot more that we do than just that." Rhonda said.

Rhonda then approached her and literally wrapped her arm around her and pushed her a bit, signaling her to start walking with her.

"Come, let us show you."

"Uh, ok..." She said awkwardly.

Helga was of course, completely suspicious about all of this. She even went so far as to think that Rhonda was about to pull a prank on her. Yet, to her surprise, Rhonda and everyone else, went to go for a swim in Rhonda's indoor pool. Rhonda informed Helga that she would provide everyone with a swimsuit. And they were clean. Although still being skeptical, Helga nevertheless put on the swimsuit and dived in.

Helga initially kept her distance and just swan casually around. She watched, with a bit of amazement, as everyone else simply integrated one another into the group, talking and laughing away. Helga had never understood how most people were able to easily integrate themselves into a group, chatting and laughing away, pretending that everything was ok but in most cases, they were not. Although sometimes yearning to be a part of a group, she felt that was always somehow, fake, not real. It just felt to be, un-Helga of her. When it came to socializing with other people, it meant that she had to compromise, compromise a part of herself in order to 'fit' in, or allow others to 'fit' in. That part Helga vehemently opposed, as she felt that if people had to compromise a part of who they are, then whatever they were revealing about themselves to others was not real. Yet simultaneously, if one did not compromise, it meant, total isolation, away from others because no one would be able to stand one another.

Helga always had a tough time reconciling the two; between the self and the other. And for the two and a half years, she had chosen to isolate herself, with unpleasant results. Now, as she continued to watch her friends swim around, she made the crucial decision to take this big step; she would integrate herself back into her friends and...will try to compromise. Determined to see this through, she stopped swimming solo and swam towards everyone else, back into everyone else's lives.

At first, it was a bit awkward. It had been so long since she hanged out with her friends, especially her female friends, that she almost forgot how it felt to be around people. Yet slowly but eventually, she began to relax a bit and showed some sense of having fun. With everyone's encouragement, led by Phoebe, Helga slowly began to integrate herself into the group, swimming, talking and even playing a game with them.

After that, everyone got out and, dried up and put their clothes back on, and then went to another room that completely caught Helga by surprise and made her feel a bit more...homey.

"An arcade?!" She exclaimed in disbelief "You have an arcade here?!"

"Oh ya." Rhonda said with a smirk.

"Well, let me at it!" Helga said as she ran up to the first game that caught her eyes; packman.

The girls then spent the next hour or so playing the various games that were there. Seeing as how you didn't need to use any money to play them, Helga poured her heart and soul into all the games that she played, but she didn't play alone. Many of the games allowed you to be in teams, and so the girls took turns competing against each other. Helga soon became renowned as not just a competitive person, but also a highly valuable player. Everyone eagerly tried to get her on their team, seeing as how you stood a good chance in winning if you got her.

Surprisingly, despite her competitive nature, Helga laid off from being the usually strict drill sergeant when playing in a team. Although still taking charge, Helga merely directed her teammate(s) on what to do, but didn't yell, curse, or even threaten them. Actually, Helga even went so far as to ask for their feedback on any strategy or plan she came up with, letting them have a say.

By the time they finished their matches at the arcade room, it was now past 6 p.m. Everyone then proceeded to go straight back to the room where they left their belongings in order to get ready for the school dance. Everyone entered that room talking and laughing. Helga especially was completely enjoying herself and it was not because she won.

"Oh man, hahahahah! What a good game!" Helga exclaimed happily.

"Indeed, Helga. You were great!" Sheena said while smiling

"Thanks Sheena. You were not too bad yourself." Helga said as she gave her a small nudge on her shoulder. "I'm rather impressed. I never took you as the type of person that liked arcade games."

"Oh I always liked those games." Sheena said. "I just never really played with you guys when we were at PS 118. It was only a few years ago, when we entered high school, when Rhonda invited me to our first get together that I started to socialize with everyone."

Helga said nothing and simply smiled at Sheena. It's true, Sheena was never really a part of their group of friends when they were kids. But Helga never noticed when Sheena started becoming one. It was then that she realized that during those first years as a high school teen, Helga had been missing out. But she wasn't going to let that thought get her down.

"Ok ladies, we should start getting ready for the party." Rhonda suddenly called out. "We don't want to be late."

As commanded, the girls then began the long process of doing their hair, makeup, and putting on their dresses. Helga didn't complain and just followed suit and although she had by now relaxed, she still kept her guard up for the inevitable questions that were about to be asked regarding her relationship with Rodrigo.

She wasn't stupid. She knew this was on everyone's mind and she was sure that Rhonda was dying to know about some of the details. While Helga could avoid the interrogation, she knew she couldn't dodge it forever and even if she didn't say anything, Rodrigo might have. Eventually, as expected, the conversation soon drifted towards that black area, towards the inevitable. Her instincts proved to be correct.

"So, Helga?" Rhonda began to talk as she was putting on her dress. "How are things between you and Rodrigo?"

"It's going alright." She responded nonchalantly.

"Oh come on. I know you don't intend on leaving us hanging in the dark like that." Rhonda promptly said. "I mean, it's no secret that you guys are dating and you've already told us a lot; so why not this one? It's not like we're asking about anything personal. Just how you guys have been doing."

"Yeah Helga. Come on, tell us." Nadine said.

"Oh please ever so do!" Lila Exclaimed.

Helga had never liked being interrogated like this and especially on things about her personal life. She could sense her usual defense mechanism acting up.

"We're not trying to be nosy, Helga. We just want to know how you guys are doing, that's all." Sheena tried to assure her.

"Yes Helga. This is part of being involved with any group of friends; we share information about each other. We obviously don't share everything, but we do talk about things. Even if we already know that things are great between you two, it's just the fact of you telling us about it that creates those lasting bonds." Phoebe explained.

Helga glanced at her best friend and studied her with a suspicious look, wondering if perhaps she succumbed to the whims of Rhonda's influence, or if she genuinely was trying to help her take this step. Her usual response would have always been to threaten anyone that got too close with a scowling face. But as these past few months have proved, these people seemed genuinely more interested in her own wellbeing than in simply exchanging gossip. In the end, wanting to give them the benefit of the doubt, and not wanting to ruin everyone's night, she relented...for now.

*sigh* "It's been going great guys." She finally confessed, albeit with some reluctance. "Actually, it's been going better than I originally thought. We seem to be connecting well and whatever issues have arisen, we managed to deal with them with cool heads. We each met our parents and so far, they have taken a liking to us. It's only been a few months, but so far, things are going pretty good. I can honestly say that I couldn't be happier."

"He's met your parents already?" Rhonda asked surprisingly.

"Ya. My dad wanted meet him. He wanted to see if he was 'good enough' for me." Helga explained. "After dinner, he then took Rodrigo to his office and speak something to him in private. I don't know what they talked about. But whatever happened in that room, it must have impressed my dad because he literally gave me the thumbs up."

"Well, that's great news!" Rhonda exclaimed. "Not all boyfriends get to impress their potential parents in laws. Most of them have to work for it. But it looks like Rodrigo passed with flying colours."

Helga said nothing and just nodded with a little smile on her face.

"What about his parents?" Sheena asked curiously. "What did they say?"

"Surprisingly, they liked me, especially his dad. He took a great liking to me, saying that I have this 'firey spirit' that will never die, or something to that affect. Either way, they seemed to have given Rodrigo their thumbs up as well." She explained, intentionally leaving out the part where his dad initially had serious reservations about her.

"That's great, Helga!" Phoebe said happily.

"Thanks Pheebs." Helga said. I'm actually relieved things went well with our parents. It would have sucked if we had any problems with them."

"It seems that things are finally going well for you." Nadine interjected.

"Indeed Nadine." Rhonda then said. "Even though it's only been a few months, you've come a long way since 11th grade started last year." She complimented her.

"Thanks...Rhonda." Helga said both suspiciously and gratefully for the compliment. But Rhonda didn't stop there.

"With the way things are progressing, it seems that you are allowing Rodrigo to grow on you, slowly, but with little reservations. I'm happy to see that you are finally letting go of Arnold."

"Wait, what?" Helga asked, as she upper body shot up and become tense and fully alerted due to the mention of her formerly beloved's name.

"You letting Arnold go." Rhonda clarified herself. "Obviously with Rodrigo now in the picture, you would eventually have to set Arnold aside in order to make room for Rodrigo. But you would have to let him go first."

Let him go? I...haven't thought of it that way...She thought worryingly.

"Yeah, I guess..." Helga said nervously.

"For sure. I cannot imagine how difficult it was for you to go at it alone and try to forget him during those years since he left." Nadine remarked.

I wasn't trying to forget him...She thought.

"Y-Ya, it was really hard..." Helga lied as she took a big, nervous gulp.

"You didn't have to try and forget him alone, Helga. We would have been there for you. You bore the brunt of his departure, so it was natural for you to be worse off. You are a very strong person, Helga for attempting to go at it alone. I commend you for that." Sheena then said. "But now with Rodrigo in the picture, I'm sure that the processing of pushing Arnold out of your system will finally be done in no time."

"T-T-Thanks Sheena." Helga said through her teeth, as she was grinding them with a fury.

By this point, Helga was becoming both extremely anxious and angry, but was trying desperately to hide and control it. Only Phoebe managed to take notice of Helga's despairing look.

"Uh, guys?" Phoebe to speak but was interrupted by Rhonda.

"Well, rest assured Helga. Eventually, as time goes by and your relationship with Rodrigo continues to flourish, I promise that Arnold will be completely out of your system and you won't have to worry about him again in any romantic sense. Eventually, he will be nothing more than a footprint in your history."

Nothing to me? She thought.

By this point, Helga was now becoming very anxious and started to breath heavily. It tried to control it, but it was no use. She felt a shortness of breath.

"Well, nothing else other than as a friend, I meant to say." Rhonda quickly added casually.

"Um guys..." Phoebe again attempted to get everyone's attention, but it was too late.

While everyone started talking among themselves, Helga started hyperventilating. Feeling like she was on the verge of having a panic attack, she continued to desperately try and get a hold of herself, but was having no luck.

I gotta get out of here! She thought.

Suddenly, she got up and walked away quickly from the overwhelming scene, leaving everyone silent and confused.

"Helga, are you ok?" Nadine called out, but Helga didn't answer. She just kept on walking, going straight to the patio that was connected to the room where they were in.

*gasping**gasping* Helga continued to gasp as she quickly made her way outside, grabbing on to either any of the chairs that were outside, until she reached the stone fence, leaned on it and attempted to regain her breathing.

"Oh dear." Phoebe said worryingly.

"Is she ok?" Rhonda asked worryingly. "Did we say something wrong?"

Unfortunately, yes. Phoebe thought somberly.

"No. But it appears that what was said struck a bit of a nerve." She said. "Let me go if she is ok" Phoebe than got up and walked towards Helga, leaving everyone else worried and still confused.

Rhonda however, started becoming a bit suspicious. Her worried facial expression soon gave way to an a stern face. Once Phoebe was outside into the patio, Rhonda then got up.

"Rhonda, where are you going?" Nadine asked.

"Shh! I'm going to see what they are going to talk about." Rhonda said with a low voice.

"Rhonda! We can't eavesdrop on their conversation!" Nadine protested while whispering.

"Sure we can. We are right here. And besides, this is my house." Rhonda whispered firmly and then started walking towards the two teens.

Nadine, Lila and Sheena stood here for a second and looked at each other, wondering if perhaps they should also go and listen. Eventually, their curiosity got the better of them, more than their fear of what Helga might do to them if she ever found out. The three teens then got up and walked towards the patio.

Rhonda walked until she was just outside the entrance to the patio. Not wanting to be seen, she went to the side and hid behind the curtains that were hanging. Nadine, Lila and Sheena soon arrived and also hid behind the curtains, ready to listen in.

"Helga? Are you alright?" Phoebe asked once she got closer to her.

"I'm...fine...Pheebs." Helga said while still gasping.

By the time Phoebe came to her, Helga managed to regain some control in her breathing.

"What happened?" She inquired.

"I...don't know." Helga lied while still gasping. "I just started *gasp* experiencing a shortness of breath and needed to come outside for a bit. *gasp* Maybe it was the damned perfumes everyone was putting on."

Seeing as how she was still struggling, Phoebe waited a bit to give Helga some time to calm down. She didn't have to wait long.

"Ok. I'm better." She finally said calmly. "Phew! Thought I was about to have a panic attack there."

"Helga," Phoebe began to say rather seriously. "is there something you want to talk about?"

"Like what?" She asked.

"About you and Rodrigo." Phoebe responded. "Are things not going well?"

Rhonda and everyone else tensed up a bit at Phoebe's question, but reframed from saying a word.

"No, Phoebe. It's not that." Helga began to say. "Nothing's wrong between me and Rodrigo."

"You sure?" Phoebe asked.

"Yes. Definitely." Helga said, trying to sound confident. "I meant what I said before; I couldn't be happier. Things have been going well between us. I have no regrets in choosing to be with him. We connect and understand each other. He likes me as I am and doesn't attempt to change that. And I like him as he is as well. Him coming into my life filled a huge hole that I have not been able to fill in years."

Phoebe couldn't help but let out a small smile on hearing that.

"Rhonda was right." Helga continued, while standing up right, almost defiantly. "With the way things are progressing, any thoughts or wants of Arnold will be forgotten. Eventually, he will be...forgotten."

As much as Helga attempted to sound confidently, if not convincingly, that last sentence eroded all of that, forcing her to slump a bit against the stone fence and became sad.

"What's wrong, Helga?" Phoebe asked.

"Oh Pheebs." Helga lamented. "Even though things are going well with Rodrigo and I really like him...I haven't yet forgotten about Arnold. And...I don't want to forget him."

"I'm just not ready to let him go." She continued. "I don't know how to explain it! I don't want to forget him. I just still miss him." As she then sat down on the ground, looking down in sadness.

"Oh crimeny, I'm such a basket case! And a lousy friend and girlfriend!" Helga cried out. "I can't believe I dragged Rodrigo into my chaotic life. I don't even know why Rodrigo hasn't yet run away."

"You're not a lousy friend, or a lousy girlfriend." Phoebe reassured her as she walked and sat down her best friend. "What you are feeling right now is not unique, Helga. A lot of people have gone through this and a lot of people have succeeded. This is not something that will go away within a few months, at least not in your case. Give it time. There's no need to rush. Just focus on today and enjoy spending time with Rodrigo. If you force it, it will only make things worse."

Helga said nothing and just continued to look down in sadness, although she did feel a bit better.

"But just because you stop loving Arnold doesn't mean that you'll forget about him." Phoebe continued. "He has always been a part of your life; a part of everyone's life. And that's not something that is going to go away. What you two went through together, the good and bad, made you into who you are and that will always be there. Besides, I'm sure Arnold will still be here for you, as a friend. If you would like that, of course."

Helga wasn't sure if she wanted that, much less if she was ready to accept Arnold back into her life...only as a friend. But she understood what Phoebe was trying to say to her.

"Thanks Pheebs." She said softly with a smile.

While the two best friends spoke, Rhonda and everyone else looked on with a sense of both amazement and empathy. Despite this being the second time that they have seen Helga be this emotionally vulnerable, it was still a shocking spectacle to see. They had gotten used to seeing her as a tough, emotionally stoic type of person that it seemed almost implausible that she would, or ever could be vulnerable.

However, that shocking sensation soon faded away for Rhonda. Her initial look of amazement and even some sympathy soon gave way for a frowning face. Rhonda had deep suspicions that, despite what Helga had just said about being happy with Rodrigo, she might be having second thoughts.

Over the year, Rhonda had become close to Rodrigo. Not best friends, but close enough for her to consider him as a good friend. After her initial invite to bring Rodrigo to see an Opera, She invited him several more times to attend with her, a social event that Rodrigo found to his liking. She had come like his mature, intellectual and seeming highly cultural attitude and personality as befitting with someone like her in her station. For that reason, she was getting upset with Helga.

She better not do what I think she might do! Rhonda thought. She's got a great thing with Rodrigo and would be stupid of her to let it all go.

Rhonda wanted to intervene and confront Helga about this, but she knew better than to do that. Unless you were willing to commit yourself to a physical brawl with Helga G. Pataki, confronting and potentially accusing her over a delicate issue such as this was unwise. Yet she wasn't about to give up.

I just need to think of something more...extreme and untypical. She thought. But what?

After some thought, she thought of something. She then quickly turned around to face Lila, Nadine and Sheena began to whisper something to them. Although initially skeptical, the three female teens then smiled at the idea. Once Rhonda was done, she waited until Phoebe was done before she made her move.

"Honestly Helga, I hope you are not getting cold feet." Rhonda said as she suddenly emerged from her hiding spot, surprising the living heck out of Phoebe and Helga who for a moment, forget where they were.

"Were...were you eavesdropping?" Helga asked shocking, to which Rhonda simply nodded.

That set Helga off.

"What gives you the right to spy on me and know about my business?!" Helga suddenly and angrily yelled at Rhonda, giving her a glaring look that even forced Lila, Nadine and Sheena to back up a bit in fear. But Rhonda remained unfazed.

"I hardly consider it to be spying, since you were only a mere few feet away from us. I didn't need to hide in order to hear what you two were saying. And considering that this is my house, I think I have a right to know what is said under my roof." She calmly said to her.

Helga initially said nothing but just continued to snarlingly glare at her, trying not to lose her cool and do something that she would probably regret later.

"How about I show you the back of my feet by stomping your face!" She angrily yelled at her as she began to walk towards her. So much for trying not to lose her cool.

"Let's get back to the topic here." Rhonda said, still calm and trying to regain some control over the situation. "I'm not here to judge you. In fact, I completely sympathize with you, Helga."

That made Helga stop walking ever closer to her, for the moment at least.

"I may not know what it's like to be in your situation, but given how much you love Arnold, it is no surprise that you are finding it hard to let him go." She continued. "But regardless, you have a good thing with Rodrigo. And before you get to it, he is my friend too, so this is my business. Your problem is that if you really want to let Arnold go, then you must first let your feelings for Rodrigo grow."

"Oh really?" Helga asked with a snarling face. "And what do you know of it?!" She angrily exclaimed.

"Let me show you." Rhonda responded.

Rhonda then took a few steps towards her right and then took out a remote that was, for some reason, behind her back. She then used it to turn on the stereo that was back inside the room. Music started to be heard, but it wasn't just any type of music. Then, with a determined look, Rhonda took out a microphone from behind her back and with it, began to sing.

Rhonda:

When you see inside the earth

Just one way to know its worth
When you celebrate the world
Celebrate the world
Come on and
Celebrate the world
Celebrate the world

"Uh, what are you doing?" Helga awkwardly asked Rhonda, but she ignored her and continued to sing Ester Dean's Let it Grow (Celebrate The World) song. Rhonda then leaped on top of one of the outdoor tables, allowing everyone to view her and continued to sing the lyrics.

Rhonda:

All you gotta do,
All you gotta do is live your life
Be true, live your life, be true
Never be afraid, never be afraid to grow, grow

Just then, Nadine suddenly stepped into the spotlight and joined Rhonda, much to Helga's confusion and awkwardness.

Nadine:

It don't matter how you felt it
You're sure not, you should let it

Rhonda and Nadine:

Let it grow, let it grow

Let the love inside you show it
Just one way to know you're worth it
Let it grow, let it grow

Then suddenly, Sheena and Lila both stepped in and began to sing.

You gotta be joking...Helga thought, now getting even more awkward.

Sheena and Lila:

Just believe and you're almost there
Use your heart to show you care
Come on and celebrate the world
Celebrate the world
Come on and
Celebrate the world
Celebrate the world

And finally, Phoebe then walked towards the singing teens and also began to sing, much to Helga's and everyone else's surprise.

"Phoebe, not you too!" Helga exclaimed, who was now becoming so awkward that she was actually blushing!

Phoebe:

All you gotta do,
All you gotta do is live your life
Be true, live your life, be true
Never be afraid, never be afraid to grow, grow

Rhonda, Nadine, Sheena, Lila and Phoebe:

It don't matter how you felt it
You're sure not, you should let it
Let it grow, let it grow

Let the love inside you show it
Just one way to know you're worth it
Let it grow, let it grow

Helga said nothing and just continued to frown at them with her arms crossed.

Rhonda:

It's your turn now
To show your world now
Open up your heart and let it grow

It's your turn now
To show your world now
Open up your heart and let it grow

Rhonda, Nadine, Sheena, Lila and Phoebe:

It don't matter how you felt it
You're sure not, you should let it
Let it grow, let it grow

Let the love inside you show it
Just one way to know you're worth it
Let it grow, let it grow

As soon as the song ended, Rhonda leaped down from the table while breathing a bit heavily. Then suddenly,

It's tearin' up my heart when I'm with you
But when we are apart, I feel it too
And no matter what I do, I feel the pain
With or without you...

*click*

"Oops, hehehehe. Forgot to turn it off." Rhonda said with a nervous smile.

Helga said nothing and just continued to stare at her.

"What? They are a classic." Rhonda protested.

"Sure. We'll go with that." Helga responded nonchalantly.

Helga was not at all surprised that Rhonda was into NSYNC.

"Anyways," Rhonda began to say, "That's all I wanted to say. You don't have to say anything to us. Just think about it."

"I'll keep that in mind." Helga said with an almost irritated tone.

Rhonda then looked at the time on her iphone and with a dreaded look on her face,

"Oh my god! It's past 6:30pm!" She yelled. "We were supposed to meet up with the boys at 7pm!"

"Typical..." Helga muttered.

"Come on ladies! We need to get back inside and get ready! Let's go, let's go, let's go!" Rhonda exclaimed with a commanding voice and not waiting for anyone, ran back into the room to prepare herself. Everyone else soon followed suit and ran back inside the room. Helga also made her way into the room, but she was in no hurry.

Ugh, as awkward as that was...Phoebe and Rhonda have a point. She thought. I can't just force myself to let Arnold go. It's self-defeating if I just concentrate on that. I should instead just focus on my feelings and relationship with Rodrigo. If I do that, with time, I should be able to finally let him go...I hope.

Helga sighed as she slowly made her way back into the room. As much as she wanted this relationship to work out, she wasn't sure if her feelings would ever be free from Arnold's grip. Her love for the football head had become such a huge part of her life that she was doubtful if she could ever depart from him. The worst part about all of this is that Arnold wasn't even trying to influence her. It's all in her head! She could only hope for the best.

I can't be pessimistic about this. She thought. I have to hope for the best. I really like Rodrigo and I am happy being with him. He makes me happy. He is no Arnold, but that is irrelevant. Arnold's gone ,doing his own thing in San Lorenzo and I am here, NOT alone. I have something to look forward to, a potential new life with someone, and I'm going to take it! No more waiting.!

With a determined look, Helga then ran back inside the room to get herself ready in time to see her boyfriend.

Later that evening...

A limousine soon pulled over the main entrance of the school. Rhonda, Phoebe, Nadine, Sheena, Lila and Helga quickly came out and made their way inside the building.

"Thanks Chester! I'll call you when were done!" Rhonda frantically said to her butler before making their way.

They were late. The school dance had already started. One could not only hear the music, but also the strong vibration of the walls bouncing due to the high volume and clubbing beats. It's as if the entire building was partying!

The girls wasted no time and immediately headed towards the main lunchroom, trying to run in their high or somewhat high heels. Due to the weather now being very warm, all ladies were wearing dresses. Rhonda and Lila were wearing somewhat short dresses. Each had a distinctive dress colour. Rhonda wore a rather dark, rosy red dress. Lila wore a bright, light green dress. Phoebe had a blue dress with a veil that went over her shoulders. Sheena wore a white dress with colourful flowers. Nadine wore a dark, but somewhat sparkly green dress. Finally, Helga wore a pink dress.

Upon, reaching the entrance door, they saw Gerald and Eugene outside, waiting for them.

"Finally you guys made it!" Gerald exclaimed annoyingly.

"Sorry we're late." Rhonda said while panting. "We were delayed."

"I'm sure." Gerald said sarcastically.

"Hi ladies!" Eugene said in his usual happy tone. "All of you look so beautiful tonight."

"Thank you Eugene. You're such a sweetheart." Rhonda said with a smile.

"Where's everyone else?" Lila asked.

"They are all inside, having fun." Gerald casually explained with a smirk. "Rodrigo especially. Hehehe, he couldn't wait for you guys to show up. The second we arrived, he went inside. Obviously, because the school dance just started, no one was really dancing, but that didn't stop him. He grabbed one of his dancing buddies who was there and immediately went to the middle of the dance floor and started dancing. That stirred the few people that there to join in. That kid sure know how to whip up a crowd."

"Really?" Helga asked with a suspicious look. "Is he dancing with anyone now?"

"No one, last time I checked, which was about a minute ago." Gerald said. "Phoebe girl, you look ravishing tonight." He said to her as he placed a kiss on her cheek.

Phoebe just blushed and giggled.

"Well, since we are all here, shall we everyone?" Rhonda said as she invited everyone to go inside.

"Yes, let's." Nadine said excitedly.

It was just in time too. A new music was just starting to play as they entered the party room; Pitbull and T-Pain's Hey Baby.

Let her go
If your girl wanna play, let her go, so let her go (la la la la)
If your girl wanna play, let her go, so let her go (la la la la)
If your girl wanna play, let her go, so let her go (la la la la)

If your girl wanna play, let her go

Hey baby girl what you doin' tonight
I wanna see what you got in store
Ha hey baby, givin' it you all when you're dancin' on me
I wanna see if you give me some more
Ha hey baby, you can be my girl I can be your man
And we can pump this jam however you want
Ha hey baby, pump it from the side pump it upside down
Or we can pump it from the back and the front

Everyone walked in and instantly felt the strong vibrating tunes circulating around the room. It was both annoying, but also very enticing to just join in and dance. Rhonda wasted no time and immediately started moving according to the beats; same with Nadine. As they went deeper into the room, they noticed a crowd. Gerald led the group towards that very crowd. In time, they started seeing Stinky, Harold with Patty and Sid with Carmen, whom he was grinding to the tune.

I'm a Dade county,
Self paid self made millionaire
I used to play around the world
Now I'm around the world, gettin' paid
Girl problems, no problems
Don't hate the game, that won't solve 'em
I wanna get witcha mami,
Now let me see what the lord split your lolly

The group soon made their way towards them and greeted each other.

"Hey, you guys made it!" Sid yelled.

"Where's Rodrigo?!" Helga yelled back.

"He's at the centre of this crowd, dancing away!" Sid said as he pointed towards the centre.

Helga then made her way into the crowd, pushing through it without a care. When she finally reached the centre, she saw Rodrigo, Gabriela and Sebastian dancing, separately but chorographically with each other. The crowd cheering them on as they also danced to the beat, with some couples grinding each other, while others simply dancing by themselves.

Helga just stood there watched her boyfriend. She was in no hurry for him to see her. Although still not very thrilled that she was 'forced' to attend this so-called 'party', Helga couldn't help but feel the music once again going straight into her body, enticing her to dance. But she was too focused on watching Rodrigo dance to do that at the moment. Rather impressed, she looked on the way he danced; it was filled with so much passion and energy, not to mention that he was very good at it. He was very much alive and she could tell that he was in his 'happy' moment; he was smiling and laughing.

Hey baby, ooh baby baby, la la la la la la la (ah-ha)
Ooh baby baby, la la la la la la la (ah-ha)
Ooh baby baby, la la la la la la la (ah-ha)
Ooh baby baby, la la la la la la la (ha-hey baby)

Ooh drop it to the floor, make you wanna say (hey baby)
Yeah you can shake some more, make me wanna say (hey baby)
Ooh you got it, 'cause you make me wanna say (hey baby)
Yeah don't stop it, 'cause you make me wanna say

As she continued watching, she started becoming somewhat envious of him. Here was this kid who, in many ways like her, was beaten and bruised by the harshness of life. And yet unlike her, he didn't let these serious pitfalls take over his life. Rather, he used it as a springboard to actually enjoy the benefits that life also provided; an approach that Helga for most of her life, was only now starting to accept. In many ways, he was just as optimistic as Arnold and perhaps that's why she liked him. Not because she reminded him of Arnold, but because she likes guys who are optimistic.

I cannot imagine what would happen if I got together with someone who is pessimistic, if not cynical as I. She thought. I probably would have ended up killing myself.

Ooh drop it to the floor, make you wanna say (hey baby)
Yeah you can shake some more, make me wanna say (hey baby)
Ooh you got it, 'cause you make me wanna say (hey baby)
Yeah don't stop it I want you tonight

Finally the song ended, providing a brief respite. The crowd cheered at the three teens that just danced and slowly started dispersing. Rodrigo happily shook hands with Sebastian and hugged Gabriela, congratulating each other. Just then, Rodrigo looked over and saw Helga standing there with her usual stoic facial expressions.

Rodrigo went up to her.

"Hey, you finally made it!" He said to her.

"Yeah, we were delayed a bit." Helga said. "Nice dancing there."

"Thanks." Rodrigo said.

Rodrigo then took a step back to examine Helga.

Wow! He thought.

"What?!" Helga asked, as another song was just starting.

"Te ves tan bonita, Helga!" (You look so beautiful, Helga!) Rodrigo remarked with a smile. "Muy linda!" (Very pretty!)

Helga had a typical pink dress with black, high heels, making her a bit taller than Rodrigo. She also had some red lipstick. The only major difference was that her blonde hair was completely down, with a part of it covering a small portion of her face.

Helga just smiled at him. Rodrigo then gently grabbed her hand and kissed it.

"You don't need to get all mushy on me!" She retorted.

"Why? Do I make you nervous?" He asked her teasingly.

Helga said nothing and just rolled her eyes at his cockiness.

"Venga. A que bailer!" (Come. Let's dance!) He said as he led her back to where their friends were.

Upon arriving, instead of instantly going behind and grind her, he opted first to dance while facing each other, even though it was not consistent with the song that was being played. This suited Helga just fine, as she was not really sure how she felt about being grinded, even if it was her boyfriend.

However, as the evening went on, Helga started loosening up and got more and more in tuned with the music, with Rodrigo, with the crowd and just started having fun. Pretty soon, she was smiling and moved sideways.

Rodrigo, noticing this, wanted to take a little initiative and went in a bit closer to her and then slowly went around her, until he was completely behind her. Rodrigo made sure she was fully aware of what he was doing. The last thing he wanted was to surprise and startle her. He figured that if she didn't want him to, she would halt him. She did not. Although completely in tuned with dancing, she was aware of what he was trying to do, but made no attempt to stop him. If anything, she wanted him to! Eventually, he started to gently grind her, but did not force her to get too closer to her, unless she wanted to.

Completely immersed in the music, chemistry and adrenaline, Helga completely let go of herself and succumbed to everything, allowing Rodrigo to guide her. First the first time, she was no longer afraid of letting someone or something lead her somewhere. She just let it go. Noticing that there was a bit of space between herself and Rodrigo, Helga grabbed his arms and pulled him towards her, closing the gap.

For a few songs, the couple continued to swing their lower bodies side to side, while holding onto each other's hands, with their upper bodies closely touching each other. Feeling not only a bit sexual, but also safe around Rodrigo's arms, Helga was so immersed into her environment that she completely lost track of time. In her mind, it did not exist. There was no past or future; it was only now. After a long while, she felt completely at peace and was enjoying every minute of it.

Eventually the fourth song ended, allowing the couple to stop dancing for a bit and face each other. But they had little time for respite, as another, this time a familiar song began to start.

"Hey, that's our song!" Rodrigo said jokingly.

"That's not our song!" She protested.

It had never been a song that she fancied. She liked the music and the rhythm; she just detested the lyrics. But, it did hold some special significance to them. It was the first song they danced to. It was a remix of A Que No Te Atreves by Tito El Bambino Ft Chencho (Juan Alcaraz Mambo Remix).

Welcome To The Remix!
(You!)
Tito "El Bambino"
(Tito "El Bambino")
(na na na na na, na na na na)
El Patrrrrron!
(La Sociedad Del Dinero)
Chencho!
(Capitan Yandel)
Sin Miedo, (Come On!)

"Still...!" Rodrigo said and with a smile, extended his hand, offering to dance with her the song that 'brought them together'.

Helga just stood there and stared at Rodrigo and his hand, seemingly hesitating, but she wasn't doing that at all. She was reflecting. She realized that everything had come full circle. She felt she was back to where it all started, where life seemingly on the verge of forgetting her, instead gave her this chance to start over, to move on, to be happy, if she so chooses. Rodrigo was that chance, that opportunity to be happy with not just herself, but also in her own life. Here finally, was a way out. With him standing there, he wasn't just offering to dance with her; he was offering her another way, a new way forward. But more than that, it was a challenge, a challenge to get up and remove herself from that dark shadow of despair, loss and emptiness that hung over her all of those years. Now was her chance to finally cast that all away and to let something new grow. She only needed to choose to follow it with all of her heart, if her heart desired it and him. Taking that challenge, Helga smiled back and took it.

A que no te atreves, a bailar conmigo, y a decirle a él que somos más que amigos...
tu y yo...

English Translation: (How could you not come and dance with me, and tell him that we are more than friends...

You and I)

But then instantly pulled him towards her rather hard, causing him to almost lose his balance, but she caught him just in time and with a determined look,

"So, you wanna dance, Latino boy?" She rhetorically asked him with a mischievous smile.

"Always." He softly replied back to her with his own smile.

"Then let's dance!" She said and pulled him again towards her.

"Whoa!" He exclaimed.

A que no te atreves, írtele de frente
y decirle a él que tú me perteneces...
que tu eres mía...
English Translation: (How could you not say to him in his face that you are part of me…that you are mine…)

Tu y yo, bailando hacemos el amor con ropa...
tu y yo... (x2)
English Translation: (You and me, dancing and making love with our clothes on…)

De lejos se nota la química
las ganas son verídicas
aquel mundo se entere que tu eres única
atracción física, triplicar la rítmica
a tu sentido provoca atender mi necesidad

English Translation: (From afar our chemistry is noticed,

our wants are truthful

from which the world realized that are you unique

physically attractive, tripling the rythem

your sensations attends to my necessity)

Y cuando nos vamos aparte...
le digo cositas que enamoren...
y si es posible regalo flores...
eso le gusta y acompañarla
con botellas de Rose Rose.
English Translation: (And when we are apart

I'll say little loving things

and if possible bring her flowers

she will like that and accompanied

with Rose Rose wine bottles)

Y cuando nos vamos aparte...
le digo cositas que enamoren...
y si es posible regalo flores...
eso le gusta y acompañarla
con botellas de Rose Rose
English Translation: (And when we are apart

I'll say little loving things

and if possible bring her flowers

she will like that and accompanied

with Rose Rose wine bottles)

Tu y yo, bailando hacemos el amor con ropa...
tu y yo... (x2)

English Translation: (You and me, dancing and making love with our clothes on…)

Me gusta tenerla cerca de mi
y en la lenta acariciarla, descontrolarla
por la cintura agarrarla y torturarla
en un rincón hacerla duro, castigarla
English Translation: (I love having her close to me

and slowly caress her, making her succumb to me

on her hips I'll grab and torture her

doing it hard on the side, punishing her)

Es como un duelo
pa' provocarme pone sus manos en el suelo
y ahí es cuando más le pego y la anhelo
y la deseo, cuando la nena acelera no tiene freno
(no, no, no)
English Translation: (It's painful

to provoke me she'll put her hands on the floor

and that's when I'll catch her and long for her

and my desire, when my baby accelerates, it cannot be stopped)

Lo mío y lo de ella
es mas placer que amor, difícil es olvidarse
de su cuerpo y la manera de menearse
y de entregarse, se lo disfruta
y no quiere despegarse cuando
English Translation: (What I have with her,

it's more pleasure than love, difficult to forget

her body and the way she moves

and the way she delivers herself, she enjoys it

I don't want to be away from her when)

Tu y yo, bailando hacemos el amor con ropa...
tu y yo...

English Translation: (You and me, dancing and making love with our clothes on…)

Tu y yo, bailando hacemos el amor con ropa...
tu y yo... (x2)
English Translation: (You and me, dancing and making love with our clothes on…)

Chencho Corleone
El Capitan Yandel
El Patrrron!
(Tito "El Bambino")
Yandel!
(Fino Como El Haze)
(Jajajaja)
La Leyenda!
Llegaron Los Del Rating
El Patrrron!
Ay Society
(Chencho!)
La Alta Jerarquia
(Tito!)
Leroy
(Fino Como El Haze)
(Hey!)
Sencillamente La Sociedad Del Dinero
Los Ricos Y Famosos
Alta Jerarquia


Please note, I kind of tweaked the lyrics of Ester Dean's song, but the great majority of it is still original.

For the last song 'A Que no Te atrevez', I tried to translate it as best as I could. I focused more on the literally translating it rather than making it rhythm. The lyrics are bit strong and may need to be change, but I love the music and I really think it goes well with the theme. It has a strong Latin flavour, but it is also a bit funky and, lol, this may be a theme song. Not sure what everyone else thinks.