Chapter Seven

Alright, another fiction posted. Bahaha. :D

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She felt his hand brush her cheek as her eyes remained closed lightly. She could feel the bed underneath her palms as she rested on the edge with his hands on cupping each soft cheek. His breath was warm and minty as it blew a soft gust. Helena brought her hands to his and felt his body lean over slowly.

"HELENA!" Her mother called, ripping her from her perfect dream. A blush ran up her face as she leaned over her fluffy pillows to look at her phone that read seven thirty. Without a second left she beamed down the stairs, rushing to gather her things. She talked to herself out loud to assure all her things were together but her mom shook her head and pointed to the fact she wasn't wear pants. Helena gasped and rushed upstairs with bunny speed. It was minutes before she came down with a toothbrush in her mouth and her hands doing the buttons and zipper on her jeans. Her mom smiled and walked to the kitchen, pulling her toothbrush out on the way and leaving Helena to run. Her phone was being spammed by everyone except Leon surprisingly. By the time she reached school it already started and the halls were dead silent. Everyone was too tired to be rowdy and loud so they slept or dragged through each class.

Ashley came out of the classroom, a glare dead set on her features. There was an expectation of her to run to Sherry or Jake and cry about whatever "losers" cry about but she didn't. Helena waved at her and passed.

"Gross, don't look at me."

"Don't flatter yourself honey, there's a trillion things in this world far better than you." It sucked when it was Ashley being on the bitter end of the end of the stick and since she was alone she didn't seem that scary. She was just another girl who went to Raccoon City Highschool. There was nothing but silence between the two until Helena fully passed her and the blonde called her a slut for absolutely no reason. The rumours dropped but she didn't seem to understand that. Helena took a deep breath and turned, looking at her with an annoyed attitude after waking up with a good one.

"I don't understand your problem with me? So what, I kicked your boyfriends ass. That really gives you no right to be a bitch to me. You pick on my friends, do you expect me to just let you ruin my best friends and let her cry herself to sleep because a gutless twat thinks that it's cool? Let me tell you something, princess. If you ever make my life anymore hell then it needs to be I will fuck up that thing you call a face. I don't ever want to see 'slut' written on my locker or trash put in it. You come at me with force, I'll come back with triple that. Believe me. You're getting on my bitchy side." Ashley nodded, terrified at the woman's loud and abrupt voice. Students hung their heads out the doors and the teachers stood by and watched. Everyone knows that Ashley is the biggest bitch ever and her attitude and actions towards everyone else is just terrible and cruel. Helena wondered off to her class, getting looks from some of the students until Piers gave her thumbs up. Well, she was glad that someone else had thought she did something good for once. Helena took a seat, looking at her best friend with a satisfied look.

After class, the two gossiped about their night and oddly enough Sherry kept this face as if she was holding a secret. If anyone was bad at lying it was her and that second she was very suspicious. She kept looking around and looking for something or someone. Helena watched her for a bit, seeing if her nervous complexion would change. It didn't though.

"What are you hiding?" Helena finally asked as she pulled her tray to her usual seat in the rowdy cafeteria. Sherry managed to keep it quiet until her hands pulled through her hair in annoyance.

"Jake lost a bet and you have to go on a date with Piers Nivans." She sulked into her sweater, hiding her face into the collar, half of her face being covered. A very blank look went over her face and anyone could see she was more than shocked.

"Why the hell did he bring me into this?"

"Actually… Jake lost the bet, I was the one who made the bid— please don't be angry, I was sure he was going to win and he didn't and now I'm really sorry."

"I am not going on a date with Piers. The most we ever talked about was music and that's when it ended. Sherry I really am disappointed." Her eyes said the same thing as her expression, nothing but pure disappointment. There really wasn't anything Helena could do either, she could be a major ass and reject the decent looking boy or say yes and go against her own favor, "What was the bet on?"

"We met him at a shooting range last night and well, Jake got cocky and thought he was the best… It was long range weapons and since we really had no idea what to bet on I kind of said a double date with my friend." Helena hit her head on the table, groaning in annoyance. Why does this have to happen to her all the time? She didn't know and really would want to too.

"Oh man,"

"Can I join you two?" The man himself, the one and only, Piers Nivans has joined the group. Helena nodded, being generous, and offered him the other half of the very empty table. Piers sat next to her with a smile, "I assume you two are going over the bet last night, right?"

"Ah, yeah." Sherry looked down, ashamed that she couldn't even keep her bet.

"It's fine, I didn't expect an actual date. I'll let this one pass."

"It's alright with me, a bet is a bet and you won. I have too much pride to reject you so I don't mind. As long as you don't act like an ass like the rest of this school we should be fine." Helena felt bad but in a way it was like he made her feel bad on purpose just to suck her in.

"Alright, what time sounds good for you?"

"Tonight, it's the only time I'll be free."

"Great, does five sound good for the double date?" He stood up with his tray, knowing he would score. Piers had a very irresistible face, not a bad looking man at all. Though Leon still had number one and Chris being at number two for her little boy list. Helena nodded, watching him walk away with a pretty proud attitude.

"Well, this should be interesting…" Helena admitted, sipping from her box if apple juice.

As for the cafeteria it seemed to peaceful and happy, there was no sign of the popular kids and they seemed to have disappeared somewhere, not that she had seen them at all but they always eat at the cafeteria no exceptions. She turned to her phone and started sending a text to Leon. He didn't reply to her though and she assumed his phone was off. Other than that she continued eating and lecturing Sherry about pawning her off to other people. Helena noticed she seemed to lecture a lot lately as well…

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She threw a pair of sweats on, putting a comfortable purple zip up sweater over it with some Uggs. It was a comfortable wear and she really didn't think of it as a date, it seemed to her more of a hang out with four friends together. Even though Jake and Sherry weren't exactly a couple, although they consider themselves one, Helena convinced herself it was nothing more than a friendly gathering. It wasn't hard to convince herself since Leon remained on her mind as she got ready. The fact he didn't reply worried her but he could've been busy or his phone was still shut off. It would suck if he ignored her though; she wouldn't want the same thing to happen where she assumed he was ignoring her when he really was just busy with a lot of things.

Piers knocked on her door and he was dressed much more appropriate then she was. A pair of lazy blue jeans that covered his legs, a nice dark red shirt that fitted his torso snuggly and some black high tops fitted him nicely. Without a minute wasted, she grabbed her over the shoulder bag and left beside the brunette. His vehicle was an old Chevy truck, painted and cracked with a silver coating. It was very leathery and soft on the inside, the floors carpet was black and cleaned out for this specific purpose and in all she really liked it.

"I may be a little over-dressed and I feel kind of ridiculous." He put on his seatbelt after he began driving, peaking at her every now and then.

"I may be a little under-dressed and I feel kind of stupid. I guess I could've put some effort into some jeans or something. That sounds like a better idea then sweats." She looked at her long legs, stuffing them to the top part of her foot area where it began to raise to the glove compartment.

"Maybe Sherry or Jake are wearing the same things." He shrugged, turning on some old Beatles music. Now Piers had definitely prepared himself for this date. It was nice and very much appreciated instead of the new pop. That put a comfort zone between them that they immediately let lay. From Helena's singing, anyone could see she was comfortable.

They arrived quickly and hopped out to the usual diner where Leon had taken her for her first time eating in Raccoon City. It was nice for her to be embraced by the smell of fries and burgers, especially since the special was a deluxe burger and a poutine. And not only was she welcomed by the warm smell of grease but also her friend who waved from the corner.

Helena slid into the side by the wall with Piers after her, they sat across from the grungy looking Jake and the well-dressed Sherry. They both looked as if they were doing nothing more than hanging out but so did Piers and Helena. No one would assume it's a date, maybe they'd assume the two were related or something. Well, whoever they are she hoped no one would say a thing to Leon, not that she think he'd care but she wanted him to know she was single and didn't think of anyone else at the moment.

Each of them placed an order until Helena and Jake had a little arm wrestling contest. It wasn't very liked by Claire who told the two to act their age, that didn't stop them though. They raged on with competition that didn't stop until their food came. Other than that it was pure silence within the group.

"Is Raccoon Highschool always so grouped?" Piers began, taking a fry and dunking it into a small container of ketchup. They all nodded, sounding very irritated by the world Highschool. It would have been better if school went up to grade eleven so they could finish off the year and not ever have to look back at hell. All of them had their likes about the place but it was more the people than anything and shortly the grade twelve's would be leaving, and seem to be most of the problem.

"Well, you fit in with the music group. That's better than no group at all. If you ask me I would stay right where you are." Helena sipped her milkshake, putting it down with a soft thud and turning to Piers, who was very confused, "If you're in a group another group won't bother you but if you're not in one like Sherry and I then you're probably going to have a bad time with other people. Everyone except Jake's group has a good time, their kind of everyone's problem."

"Hey, everyone is my problem. They feel the need to assume shit about me that isn't even true. I don't even understand how the rumour about us even started. Anyway, I plan to ride off on my motorcycle and away from this hell hole." He shoved a fry into his mouth, he wasn't liking Piers at all. His pride was a little too high strung and he can't take a loss like any other normal person. Jake wasn't normal though, he was a bit off and scary to everyone. The scar on his left cheek seems to do more terrifying then him himself and since he really hasn't told anyone how he got it, it adds mystery to him a lot more than he bargained for. If anyone is ever going to like Jake for who he is then it is going to be someone like Sherry who's innocent in every possible way. And the two make an oddly good couple that sort of balances out like a negative and positive charge.

"So, just asking, if I were to be any animal in the world what would you pick me as?" Sherry began,

"Kitten." Jake replied immediately,

"A bunny." Helena answered,

"A snowman." Piers replied,

"That's not an animal." Helena said confused.

"It's the first thing that came to my mind. She's a snowman. Look, she wears a lot of white… a scarf, and even the black buttons." He pointed out. Helena could see it now. Her hair was light blonde, her skin was very perfect and she did seem like a doll, which was also man made like a snowman. "What are you guys plans for the future?" Piers asked after a moment of silence.

"Drug dealer." Jake muttered,

"A stripper." Helena replied,

"A professional zombie slayer," Sherry got the most looks after she said that. Helena leaned forward and looked at her.

"Alright, are you working for the government or your own little company?" The female brunette questioned with a raised brow.

"Government, they supply the weapons and gear." She sat up, "I'd be Sherry Birkin National Security." She pretended to hold up a badge. Helena shook her head, "And because Jake doesn't seem to role with authority he'll be a mercenary."

"I can see it… He doesn't need guns because his fists are weapons themselves." Helena watched him smirk and nod.

"And Piers will be a loyal puppy to whoever the captain of his squad is." Sherry was sure, "We'll be comrades in missions and kick zombie ass together." It was odd how their conversation went from a snowman to an infection. Then they all turned their heads to Helena.

"You don't want to be a zombie slayer?" Piers waited for her reply.

"I don't know. I'd work in the secret service and just stay on the sidelines. I wouldn't like zombies trying to eat me every second on my adventure. Of course that would change if I had a super sexy partner. I'd go all day long saving America with him." She licked her teeth rather impressed with herself. Leon could be her partner and they could save the world with their awesome teamwork, or his leadership and her following skills. That is if she could pay attention to what was going on than his ass.

After a moment she finally got a text from the man she was just thinking about.

'Sorry, my phone has been off all day. I'm sick.' Helena got up and looked at the three.

"I got to go… My friends sick."

Piers moved out of the way and allowed her to go, she apologized and left immediately left. It may have been rude but Leon was her friend first and she cared a lot about him. His house wasn't that far from where the diner was and she luckily memorized the way.

She knocked on the door, looking at his mother who smiled sadly, "Leon's sick today sweety. I haven't let any other girl in either, so please don't feel bad."

"Oh… Okay." Helena turned her back slowly, watching her shut the door. Quickly she walked to the tree that grew tall by his window and she climbed up. It was much harder than it seemed in the movies, her hands were red by the time she managed to open it up and slide through to Leon who played video game in nothing but a pair of Spongebob Square Pants pajama bottoms, "You're well enough to play video games but not come to school?"

"Helena?" He turned his head, his headphone in his ear. She waved.

"Well, your mom would more than likely hate me for this but I wanted to see for myself if you were okay." He shot up and locked his door, a smile on his face.

"She wouldn't let anyone in, not even Chris. I'm glad you came but I heard you had a date tonight." Leon sat on his bed, throwing a black shirt over his torso. Helena was glad to see he did in fact have abs. They were toned and six rested on his abdomen. Who wouldn't stare at a sexy sight?

"I did but I left once I got your text." She shut the window silently, sitting on the edge and leaving her shoes on the window sill. Although his voice sounded dry and his body radiated warmth that even she could feel he did look a little bit okay. Helena reached her hand out to him and pressed it to his cheek. It was warmer then she expected.

"Did you get sick from yesterday? The floor was really cold after all." He could see she felt responsible, his hand touched hers gently and he played a smile.

"Did you really leave your date for me?"

"I wouldn't really call it a date since I kind of had to go. Jake lost a bet and it's a long story, but he lost to the guy and Sherry made a bid on a double date." She shrugged, "Well, you look better than I expected. I was thinking pale skin, sweating, and running nose. You look really tired though."

"Nah, I had medicine that took the running nose away for a bit and I don't get pale ever really."

She took her hand back and nodded, "That's good."

"Where did you go on your date?" he was so determined to call it a date, he just wanted her to hear her say she left for him.

"We went to Bradies, talked about snowmen and zombies." She shook her head which followed with a soft laugh, "It wasn't much, all there was left was to drive me home and it would've ended there."

"Wouldn't let him kiss you either?"

"Well, Leon. I don't kiss my companion on the first date. He'd have to be pretty damn special if he wanted me too." Leon looked tired, there were bags under his eyes which meant he needed to get some sleep and his video games weren't helping either.

"So, it was a date." He yawned and pushed back to his pillows, patting the spot beside him. Helena listened and took a seat, watching him lean over and close his eyes quickly. He would have felt better if he just slept instead of his game.

"No, not really." She whispered and allowed him to rest.

After a while she got up, laying him down and pulling blanket over his body, he opened his eyes halfly, grabbing her hand, "You can't leave yet."

"It's going to be dark soon. I want to walk while the sun still shines. I'll come back tomorrow if you're still sick." She took her beaded bracelet off, kneeling by his beside and placing it under his pillow. Her mother got her that for a charm of wellness and good health. It said it on the back too so he would know if he looks at it. Helena was content with her deed, pulling herself up. Leon pushed her down, grabbing her from her shoulders and pulling her lips to his. It was very brief and dry, his lips were chapped and not kept well of and she would more than likely increase the chance of herself getting his cold now. But that didn't stop the raging blush and quick movement of getting out the window and out of the tree as fast as she could. Her mind was racing with a million things and one of them being about how she was happy about it. Whether Leon remembered this or not, she would never forget it even if it did seem she may have took a little bit of advantage of him. This was a secret that even Sherry wouldn't be told. The lip to lip contact was her first and not exactly as she thought it would be. It didn't matter to her, she was to happy to think of anything else.

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I wanted to write that last part so bad! Haha thanks and keep reviewing even if I am a terrible person ;-;