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''Shortman, could you give me the answer for the fifth question?'' asked a bored, yet strong voice.
I lifted my head to the sound of my name. I shrugged and looked back at my paper with emotionless eyes.
''Shortman?'' Repeated the teacher.
''Hmm?''
I wasn't in the mood to talk to anyone today. Especially not the science teacher. He had this habit to piss me off.
And today was not the day to piss me off.
''Could you tell me the answer to the fifth question of your manual, young man?''
I lowered my eyes to the book by reflex, and stared at the teacher again. He raised one of his brown caterpillar eyebrows, obviously waiting for me to answer. But my mind wasn't here at all.
''Dunno," I merely said, my lifeless green eyes staring in front of me.
I was mad. And sad. It's been one week since I had gotten to see Helga... I was so angry at her, and yet so worried. What had happened to her since she lit in anger in front of me and since she... she had sex with some weirdos ? I didn't want to think about it. I've been upset since this evening.
''You do not know? I'm surprised Arnold, you are a good student and you listen carefully in class. What's happening?''
Leave. Me. Alone. Damn. It. You piece of... of... of shit ! My eyes went dark, and I stood up, looking into my teacher's eyes with anger. He frowned, and stepped back a little. I clenched my fists hard and gritted my teeth. I could feel the eyes of Stinky, Curly and Gerald on my back. But you know what? I didn't give a shit.
''I'm going.'' I scoffed angrily, heading for the door.
The whole class went silent as I left the place. And I walked fast; I didn't want Gerald to find some excuse to leave the class, too, and come to talk to me. I wasn't in the mood to talk, not even to my best friend. I turned a corner and bumped hard into what seemed to be a feminine body. Both of us fell onto the floor as she let out a growl of pain. I raised my eyes to see the silhouette of a beautiful girl, and not just any beautiful girl.
My ex-girlfriend Lila.
She was rubbing her back before looking up into my eyes. I couldn't help myself.
''Lila ? Are you okay ?'' I asked worriedly as I stood up to hold out my hand to her.
She looked at my hand for a moment before taking it to get up. Wow, she was a total mess. Her hair was kind of disheveled, she didn't have on any make up, and she had rings under her eyes. It was odd, especially from a girl who was always looking for perfection.
''Lila ? Are you ok ?'' I asked again.
Did the end of our relation break her that much? Damn, I felt so guilty now. I wanted her to forget about me and just be good friends... But I guess I was being stupid and selfish; she was a girl in love, there's no way she could forget me as fast as I had her. But it was easy for me; I'm in love with another girl, but still... I can still smell Lila's shampoo on my pillow every morning, and I find myself enjoying it as I remember our most romantic moment. I guess habits are hard to lose.
''I'm fine...'' Lila sounded weak, as though she had cried the past few days. My heart sank into my stomach. I didn't mean to hurt her that much.
''Lila.. I'm sorr-...''
''I have to go.''
And without another word, leaving me with no time to explain myself or anything, she was gone, and the hallway went silent again. Only few murmurs from classes reached my ears as I sighed. It was definitely not my day. A little sound took me away from my reveries and I checked my texts.
''Arnold man, what's wrong ? You got to tell me later.'' Said Gerald's.
''Lol, the teacher is upset now. We'll get a lot of homework.'' Said Stinky's.
I smiled weakly and turned off my phone before walking to my house. Being away from school for one day or two won't hurt, I think. On my way home I bought the newspaper and a can of yahoo soda. I watched the available apartments as I headed for my place, trying to get Helga's problems out of my mind for a minute or two.
I haven't stop thinking about her since I saw her... Well, heard her fucking in her apartment. Thinking of it, my heart is still aching and my body tenses, ready to jump on anyone who would get on my nerves. How could... Helga do something like this ? I really thought she had pride, damn it ! Hell yeah, what a pride. Fucking some guys for cash; she is no better than a prostitute.
And yet, I hated myself for talking like this. I wasn't the one to judge like this... Damn, I need a drink.
I went upstairs and discovered my door half open with a broken doorknob. My eyes opened wide as I dropped the newspaper and the can.
''What the...'' I murmured to myself in panic.
I've been robbed? Damn, no! I walked in, completely in panic, and then I saw blond hair on the couch, watching the t.v. It couldn't be Lila for sure, nor one of my friends. I grabbed the first thing I saw, which was a lamp, and silently came closer to the robber. When I was about to hit him on the head, the person turned his head and yelled something before standing up, his arms in front of him.
''What the fuck! Calm down Football head !''
''Helga ?''
I dropped my lamp and sighed deeply.
''Damn, you scared the hell outta me. What the heck are you doing here ?'' I spat, frowning yet curious.
She ran her fingers in her beautiful hair with a fierce look.
''I was watching your t.v and eating your food. What else ?''
''And why have you broke my doorknob ? How am I supposed to get a new one ?''
She rolled her eyes.
''It's not broken, look.''
She grabbed the doorknob and put it back in its place.
''Look ? It's ok.''
''So why haven't you done it before ?'' I asked.
She smirked and sat back on the couch.
''I wanted to scare the hell out of ya."
''And how did you manage to get my...''
''Your pervert friend told me.''
'' My... who ?''
I blinked few times, trying to know who she was talking about. And then it clicked.
''Sid ?''
''Yeah, that guy. He is funny, completely hypnotized in my beauty. I kissed him on the cheek, and he was under my control.'' She laughed hard, her hands behind her head. I was still mad at her, but seeing her acting like it was nothing somehow made me feel better. I wanted to tell her that I knew what she did the other day, but my reasons retain me from doing it. It could be a damn bad idea.
''And why me ? Couldn't you go to Jaw... Jawbreaker's or Burn's place ?''
''Nah.'' She said as she ate my chips. ''They have families you know, girlfriends and kids. And you're as single as me.''
''You didn't look so single the other night... ''I said out loud to myself.
''Hm ? You say something ?''
''Nah, nothing...''
I sat by her side, and watched the t.v. Some days ago, I would have gotten all shy on her about her being here with me, in my house. But now, I don't know why, I wasn't as surprised.
''And how many time do you think you're staying over ?''
Helga turned her blond head towards me, with a surprised look. But a devilish smirk replaced her surprise.
''My my Arnold-o, you sound like you didn't want me here. Why ?'' She sexily simpered, caressing my thigh with her right hand.
I bit my lip.
''Helga...''
''Yeah?''
''What are you going to do of your life now ? You need a job, even if it is for buying all the weird stuff you need.'' I said, contemplating the cigarette on her ears.
She looked at me with her unhidden blue eye, with a face sort-of questioning, and couldn't help but find her cute. No! It was not the time for this ! You need to find out what's going to happen and help her in consequence!
''I don't know. I'm kind of in the shit right now.''
She pulled out a lighter from I don't know where, and lighted her cigarette.
''And plus, I have a dealer on my heels now. He wants the money I do not have.''
I widened. Okay, no place for anger and rancor, I was worried sick now.
''And what is he going to do if you can't pay ?'' I asked even if I knew deep down the answer.
She rolled her eyes again and closed her eyes for a while.
''You never watched a gangster movie, Arnold ?'' She sounded sad... No, not sad. Nostalgic maybe ? No...
Silently frightened.
''Helga... Tell me.'' I couldn't stop the beating of my heart against my chest.
I was afraid of her answer. She sighed, and slowly raised her hand, closing it in a fist with only one finger still lifted. She put her finger on my temple and her eye went cold.
'' Bam.''
This little word sent shivers in my back, and the time seemed to be frozen. It was only her and me. I could see the darkness and sorrow in her blue ocean wonderful eye. I had to hug her. I will hug her. Tell her that everything's going to be okay. I'll really do it ! And I was about to when she decided to stand up and looking around.
'' I need a nap. I'm taking your bed.''
''Y-yeah.. Do what you want..." I muttered sadly, rubbing the back of my arms.
It was... It was insane. I had the impression she forced me to grow up a little and see thing I never bothered to see... Pain, darkness, true despair, death... I shook my head. She needed a job. I mean, badly. Think Arnold, think ! Oh! I got it !
''Helga !'' I called to her before she disappeared behind the chamber's door.
''Yeah, what ya want ?'' She spat, not bothering to look at me.
''Maybe I could tell my boss about you and you could be hired !'' I explained sheepishly, proud of my idea.
But she laughed like it was nothing and crossed her arms over her much too big black hoodie.
'I'd like to see it happen. Seriously. I doubt I could get that job, see ya later.''
And she locked herself in MY room. I sighed and checked my phone again before gasping.
''Arnold, it's lunch time I'm coming over ok ? Stinky is coming with me.''
Damn. Gerald really chose a bad moment for coming.
''Don't come. I need to be alone. Please.'' I texted back immediately, hoping he would gently obey.
''Are you sure man ?''
''Yes.
I sighed and waited, but he didn't reply back. It seemed like I had won this one. I don't think Gerald would understand the situation... And I didn't want him to know that Helga was sleeping in my bed... But then I thought of it. Helga Pataki... Sleeping... in MY bed... I blushed hard. Damn... This is something I wouldn't have believed. Maybe I can peek in and see her sleeping face ?
I looked at the door as I walked towards it with an insecure look on my face. I bet she is the cutest. I bit my bottom lip. Maybe she would want to kill me if she knows I peeked in ? It was worth it. I grabbed the doorknob and turned it... But it didn't work ?
Uhh?... She locked the door. I should have guessed it. Deceived, I went for a bath to relax my nerves.
...
It was late in the evening when I heard the door of my room being opened slowly. I just finished making the dinner, which was spaghetti.
''Good evening Hel... Ga.'' I said before I was shut up by the scene in front of me.
She stood there, a sleepy look on her face. Her hair was beautifully messy and she was... Only wearing her pants and a bra ! Oh my god !
''Helga!'' I repeated with an odd high pitched voice, dark red blush on my burning cheeks. '' Go dress yourself for God sake ! !''
She lowered her eyes on her body before smirking and crossing her arms.
''Why, Arnold ? Don't... Don't I look cute? Do you think.. I'm cute ?''' She said with a very sad voice like she was on the edge of tears.
It was hard to handle. Seriously. I knew she was just playing with me. By the sound of it, I am her play toy. I didn't know if I liked it or not... But for now, I didn't like it.
''Helga... Please... Just put a shirt.'' I begged.
A then it was silent. I thought she left for the chamber again, but then I felt two... Wondrous boobs being rubbed against my back, which sent shivers across my whole body. I froze as she wrapped her arm around my neck.
''Do you like it Arnold ?'' She muttered softly but yet with an amusing voice.
This girl will kill me. She really will kill me ! I bit hard my lip and was going to lose my temper and take her violently on the wall, but she stepped backward laughing and decided to put a shirt.
''Fine fine, Football head. Man, I didn't know you had muscles under this shirt.'' She smiled devilishly. ''I should get a taste of it soon.''
If my cheeks could become darker, they would be right now.
''Helga, I...''
''It smells good! What did you make for dinner?'' She asked as she checked in the pot. "Oh my god ! I haven't eaten it for ages!''
''Seriously ?'' I sat as she did the same, her eyes brightening up a little by the view of the food.
She nodded.
''I can't cook. No one ever taught me. I'm always buying pizza or stuffs. And sometimes Jawbreaker and Burn bring me food they made at their house.''
I frowned.
''No one taught you ? What kind of parents did you have?''
''None of your beeswax, Arnold-o.'' She said with a cold voice.
So I knew I should drop the subject.
''You known Jawbreaker and Burn for a while ?''I asked randomly as I started eating.
She took a bite of the spaghetti before answering me.
''Since I was 12, I think. Six years ago. They found me almost dead in an alley.'' Helga said without blinking.
I gasped. What the fuck ? My heart sank to my stomach as I tried to imagine what horrible thing happened to her. And I was about to ask when I remembered she didn't like me to step on her toes.
So I retained myself.
''I see...'' I said, looking at her worriedly and curiosly.
She feigned to ignore my gaze as she continued eating.
...
She slept here. Well, she didn't really sleep since she did it in the afternoon. She watched tv all night as I tried to sleep in my chamber. The sound was really high, but she didn't seem to give a shit. I haven't dared to tell her. I thought, arms crossed behind my head. So many things happened to my life in these recent times; all was falling apart, and I had no control on it. I didn't like it at all, and Helga seemed to make it harder. I let out a weak laugh. Some weeks ago, I didn't imagine having her near me, and here she is, sleeping in my house. That's insane. I curled in my bed, and smelled the pillow. The smell of Lila's hairs was gone, replaced by the odor of the shampoo of Helga. Hmm, strawberries. I smiled goofily as I fell asleep.
...
When I woke up the next morning, she was long gone. I sighed when I saw she didn't bother to clean up the salon. I yawned and watched the doorknob. Maybe I should change the lock ? Nahh, she can come over if she needs help. I took my breakfast and left for school.
The day was relatively cool. The gang asked me what happened yesterday, and I told them I had a headache. It looked like the excuse worked, because they left me alone for the rest of the day. Lila sat with us for the lunch, to Phoebe's side. Her head was always lowered, and she trembled as she retained her tears, and this scene broke my heart. I tried to speak to her, but everybody looked at me like ''don't do this. Not yet.'' I was not really into breaking a girl's heart, and all the guilt in me was stronger than ever.
After I have been lectured by the science teacher, I headed for home.
But a surprise, a bad one, left me completely speechless when I walked in my apartment.
What the...
Where is my T.V. ?