I have received some messages about the story plot. Flora and Brandon couple was my original idea. At first, I wanted to write a story that we couldn't guess the ending. However, I think it's not easy for H&F lovers. Since some of my dear readers would prefer the story is about Helia and Flora, I decided to changed my story. I kept the old chapters, just changed only the name of the main male character. So now on, the story would begin with Helia, instead of Brandon.
Thank you for your reading. Please give me your review so I can continue. :D
Chapter 03:
Flora couldn't sleep. Tecna's works kept echoing in her head.
He is a real player. He always dates girls just for fun, and takes her for granted.
Flora sighed. She did not know him very long. But all the time she spent with him, she found out he was a very smart, daring and humorous boy. She could say he was a truly charming prince. She had never met a guy like him, needless to say, became his friend.
Flora never thought about her heart felt for him. Everything had changed since Tecna brought up that question if she was dating Helia. She shoke her head. Stop it Flora, you are way too confident if you think Helia would like a girl like you. He dates the hottest girls in school. Well, you are nothing! NOTHING!
Flora agreed with her idea. She tried to convince herself that it was a coincidence that Helia happened to be in the same classes with her, and it was lucky that they were friends after all. She heaved a sigh of relief.
And then, something unpleasant touched her heart. It's good to have Helia as a companion. But why am I disappointed? It's like a little bit bittersweet.
Flora frowned. She had never experienced this kind of emotion like this before.
She logged on the internet and opened his page account. His handsome face appeared on her laptop screen. She switched to the next one. She opened all his pictures in the page. He seemed to be very enjoy himself in every moments.
Absent-mindedly, she continued looking all his old photos. Suddenly, Flora gasped. What am I doing? It's like I'm a stalker!
She froze in front of her laptop. Why on earth would her stalk him? Flora rubbed her forehead.
Calm down Flora. It's not a big thing. A girl stalks a boy for many reasons. Maybe one of them is because she likes him. Yeah... it's not a freaky thing. I'm not a freaky girl.
Flora relieved. A second later, she widened her eyes.
"WAIT A MINUTE! WHAT DID I JUST RUN INTO?" She yelled, then quickly covered her mouth.
She heard footsteps running to her bedroom.
"What's happening? Flora?" Her mom opened the door with shock.
"No, nothing, mom. I... I just forgot.. to do my homework" Flora lied.
"You scared me. Plus, it's in the middle of the night, dear. Don't disturb our neighbor" Mom said.
"Okay, mom. I'm sorry" she put an apologize smile on her face.
"Okay. Finish your homework, and go to bed as soon as you can. It's important to take care of your health." Mom smiled.
"Yes, mom. Good night" Flora smiled.
"Good night, sweet heart." Her mom replied as she gently closed the door.
Phew.. It was close. Let's come back to where I was.. I got the thinking of liking him. I must be paranoid, musn't I?
Flora put a hand over her heart. She could sense her heart started racing whenever she thought of Helia. She touched her cheeks. They all heated up.
This can't be real. She whispered to herself. I can't like Helia. I'm not his type of girlfriend. In addition, what Tecna warned me... She bit her lower lip.
If I like him, and if he just wanna fool around, well, it's best for us to keep distance. I should stay away for him. Flora left out a sigh.
A FEW DAYS LATER:
Flora slowly puts her stuffs into the locker. She had been ignoring Helia for almost a week. Any time Helia called her name, she acted as if she was on a hurry, then she quickly walked away. Helia seemed to be very annoyed. Well, that's the best I can do. Flora talked to herself.
"What's the best you can do?"
Suddenly, she heard Helia's voice behind her back.
"Wait... what?" Flora froze. She turned around. There was only Helia in the hallway with her.
"Now you do the talk, huh? You've been ignoring me" Helia talked with his arms folded.
"No... I meant no, I.. I did not ignore you" Flora stuttered.
"You think I can't recognize it, don't you? I'm not an idiot." Helia frowned.
"..." Flora tried to ignore his stare.
"Is it because of me and my notoriety, Flo?" Helia leaned closer to her.
"No, it's not." Flora lowed her head.
"I like you, Flora." Helia whispered.
"Wa.. wait... what?" Flora widened her eyes with surprise.
"Don't treat me like this. I can't stand of being invisible to you"
"No, you are not" Flora bit her lower lip. "It's just... I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to act like this. I.. I just don't think that you would have feelings for me."
"Why not? You are amazing" Helia looked into her eyes.
"Stop fooling around, Helia!" Flora pushed him away
"You don't believe me?" Helia held her hand. "Listen to me. I know I used to be a bad guy. But that's my past, and I've changed. Please give me a chance, Flora"
Flora did not know what to say. Her mind went blank. Somehow, she felt his words were truthful to her.
"You are a very special girl. I've never get to know a girl like you. The way you feel insecure just makes me wanna stand by your side and protect you. I really like you" Helia gently put a kiss on her lips.
Flora was surprised with his words. She couldn't resisted his kiss. It was so sweet and gentle. Could this be possibly more than a fling to Helia? So intense and crazy.
"Hey, did ya know what's happened?" Sky mouthed as he approached Riven, Timmy and Sky.
"Aha. It's Tecna coming back, isn't she?" Timmy grinned.
"Why would I mention Tecna?" Sky raised his eyebrows questioning.
"Huh? Eh.. Nothing" Timmy looked away.
"Did you sense something? I think Timmy is so head over heels for Tecna." Riven mouthed.
"Wow, I didn't expect that. Nice man" Sky gave a high five
"No, we've just begun to get to know each other. She doesn't want to tell me when she'll come back. She'd rather kept it as a surprise." Timmy said. "So as you were saying..."
"Aha. Well, the good news is our playboy made it. The bad news is.. you know the bet" Sky pretended crying.
"What bet?" Musa jumped in.
"Er... We bet that Flora also has feelings for Helia, as much as he likes her" Riven lied.
"WHAT?" Musa yelled.
"Somebody saw they were kissing after school last week. I can't believe he didn't tell me. He is so good at keeping secret" Sky pouted.
"So where are they now?" Timmy grinned.
"They are studying together at the library" Sky informed.
"I do not trust Helia. Is this another game of you guys?" Musa questioned.
"No, honey. You are always suspecting. I think Helia is really into Flora now. Don't make her sad." Riven comforted her.
Flora was reading a physical book. She focused on the study so much that she didn't pay attention to the murmurs around. Everybody was shocked seeing Helia went to the library.
"Hey Flora. Have you finished it?" Helia whispered.
"Uhh. Almost." Flora shyly smiled.
"Okay" Helia pouted as he felt uncomfortable because of being stared like an alien.
"Are you alright?" Flora asked.
"I'm fine" Helia said.
"Sorry Helia. I was so into this book." Flora closed the book and smiled at him.
"It's okay, I enjoy looking at you reading" Helia winked.
Flora blushed due to what he said. It made her looked sweet.
"Hey, I have a game. Wanna play?" Helia asked.
"Sure"
He took out a deck of cards.
"Watch me. I'm going to shuffle these magic cards. And I will place them down." Helia said.
"Okay" Flora nodded.
"Take one and use a pen to write your name on the pattern." Helia said.
Flora listened to him. She took out one from the middle. She turned up. It was a Three Spades. She carefully wrote down her name.
"Now fold it into four equal sections." Helia told her.
"My turn now." Helia said as he took one from the right and turned away writing down something.
"Huh, can't you let me see it?" Flora giggled.
"No, it's a secret." Helia winked.
After she gave him her folded card, he put it into her mouth.
"Keep it" he chuckled. "Now close your eyes."
Flora blushed so much, her cheeks totally went red.
He had to admit that the more he saw her, the more he realized she was really cute somehow. Helia chuckled at her reacts and countinue the game. He did the same as her: folded his card and put it into his mouth.
He closed his eyes, and deliberately placed a kiss on her lips.
Flora held her breath as she didn't expect a kiss. Her heart went racing crazily. This was so overwhelming.
Helia broke the kiss and gave Flora a gaze. Her reactions made him want to laugh. He never met any girl so innocent like her.
He took out the card in his mouth.
"Take out yours" Helia told Flora.
As she held the card in her hand, he opened his card.
"Wow... what? I can't believe it. How could you do that?" Flora said with excitement.
It was her handwriting "Flora" on the Three Spades.
"Open your card." Helia winked.
Flora quickly open it. What she saw surprised her.
To Flora. Will you be my date to prom? on the Ace of Hearts.
"Flora, will you?" Helia smiled.
"Yes, Helia, yes!" Flora blushed.
PROM NIGHT:
"Wow, you are really stunning." Sky spoke
"Thank you." Flora shyly replied.
"How did Helia react when he saw you? Tell me" Musa teased.
"He didn't say anything since he picked me up" Flora sighed.
"I bet he was speechless, right Helia?" Riven laughed.
"Okay, that's enough" Helia coughed.
"Calm down, dude. Let's go outside for a minute." Sky laughed.
"Okay, we will be here." Tecna smiled.
The boys left, let Flora and Tecna stayed with Musa. The dancefloor was full of students. Flora hadn't been to any prom, so she was kind of sheepish.
"I'm glad that you're going to the prom. A month ago, I asked you to go with me, but you refused. You wanted to stay home and read the papers. I wonder where that Flora is." Tecna giggled.
"I don't know. I've never been enjoyed those kinds of events. You know I'm a homebody, right?" Flora said.
"Yeah. And now you're here, with the most popular boy in school." Tecna teased.
"What about you? I don't know that you and Timmy have something in common." Musa giggled.
"I don't know, neither. He just, out of nowhere, showed up and asked me." Tecna said.
"I think it would be awesome if you two have the chemistry..." Musa winked.
"Oh stop it, Musa. I don't know" Tecna giggled.
"It's a little bit noisy in here. I will go out to take some fresh air." Flora mouthed.
"Okay, Flo" Tecna nodded.
Flora quickly made her way out of the room. She didn't get used to uproarious places. She needed some place to calm herself.
She walked to the school backyard. The scenery at night was so sparkling. She looked at the fireflies as they flew by. It was so quite and peaceful.
"Satisfied with your victory?" She heard a male voice behind the high bushes so she stepped forward and hid.
"Well, you know me" Helia chuckled.
"After all, a bet is a bet. Since you won Flora's affection, what do you want us to do?" Sky said.
"I haven't figured that out." Helia folded his arms with a smirk.
"By the way, when will you break up with her?" Timmy spoke.
"Hey, tonight she look very beautiful. Appearently, I don't think it's a bad idea to date her for one or two months" Sky said.
"I..." Helia hesitated.
"Flora, what are you doing here?" Musa mouthed. She was along with Tecna.
"Ey... Flora?" Riven exclaimed.
The boys instantly turned back and saw Flora. Her tears were falling like rain. She covered her mouth to stop the sobbing.
"Are you alright, Flo?" Tecna asked as she tried to dry her tears.
"Flora, I..." Helia sputtered.
"That's enough. I've heard everything" Flora slapped him.
"Flora, give me a second to explain." Helia mouthed.
"No, leave me alone!" Flora cried out and ran away.
"What have you done to her?" Musa frowned.
"I thought you were different, but you've just proved that I was wrong." Tecna told Helia.
"No, it's a big misunderstanding." Helia shouted.
"What a jerk!" Tecna mouthed.