Geez, this chapter was SO hard to write, seriously.
It took times but it'ss finally here ! I'f like to thanks David Fleurant for correcting my fic in last minut.
I hope you like it guys, and please don't forget to reviews !
The song at the end is '' Smile'' by Avril Lavigne.
Right after I hang up to my parents, I came back inside where Helga was almost asleep on the table, her cup of coffee still in her hand. I grinned lovingly and put a sweet but old sheet on her back before sitting down and staring at her. She was so beautiful, so cute, and amazing in all possible ways. My head leaned in my hand as I tried to guess what her dreams would be. Oh gosh, I have to make her be my girlfriend before my parents show up. I hope they won't be disapointed... I sighed and slowly removed the cup from her fingers before taking a sip and grimacing. Urgh, what the hell did she put in her coffee ? I put the coffee down on the table and go to watch some tv to let her sleep a little.
Two hours later, she came in the living room and sat by my side, still with a lazy look on her face.
''Damn, I feel better now.''
''Good to hear.'' I smiled, trying my best not to sound too glad.
She looked at me for few seconds before watching the TV.
''So, wat'cha gonna do when I'll leave ?''
''I don't know.'' I replied, shrugging. ''Maybe do my homework.''
And then I turned towards her and smiled.
''Your starting work very soon you know.. Happy ?''
She rolled her beautiful eyes without giving me any peek.
''Yeah yeah, whatever. I just need money to pay this appartment and my drugs.''
I smiled weakly and we watched the T.V. Together.
...
''I'm leaving, Football head. Don't even think about touching anything but the T.V'' Threatened a very tired Helga on the doorway. ''Oh Gosh, I'll grab a redbull on my way.''
''Don't worry Helga, I won't touch anything.'' I reassured convincingly.
She narrowed at me and was about to leave but she spun towards me again.
''Oh, I almost forgot; don't open the door for anyone but me. Got it ?''
''Why?'' I asked without thinking.
''Doi! Just don't, okay! See ya!''
And on these words, she left. I stood a little while in front of the door, motionless as I wondered what to do. I should be studying, but I knew I wouldn't be focused enough. I was starting to become bored and decided to take a look around. In her room, to be specific. I tried to force myself from doing this; I mean, it wasn't right; it was her privacy. But she was such a mistery; I wanted to know more about her. I closed my eyes and rubbed the edge of my nose, trying to think about something else. Tomorrow, I have an appointment with a guy for an apartment... I should think about how I should... Oh, damn it ! I have to peek around !
I locked the door and almost ran to her bedroom. I turned on the light and jumped on her bed to sniff deeply the scent of her pillow. How god... Coconut. Her pillow... Smells just so good... I threw a peek where some panties were lying, certain dirty thoughts coming to my mind as I brushed them away. No way I would do this, it's too hardcore for me. I swallowed hard and I began to open some drawers. I blushed when I saw a large amount of condoms in one of the drawer and closed my eyes again. She was not even there and yet, she drove me crazy. I opened another drawers to see an large amount of useless papers with scribbles and old bills. I removed them but underneath all I found something that made me froze in shocked.
''OH MY GOD!'' I yelled despite my will to keep my mouth shut.
I blinked many times to make sure I wasn't dreaming, and I took the silver thing in my trembling hand
''What... What is she doing with a gun ?'' I muttered, seeing my reflect in the clean and shinning metal.
I began to examine the pistol. It was a Sig Pro semi-automatic pistol. Like the one I can see in movies. I bit hard my lip. Did she use it ? Did... Did she kill someone with it ? I quickly put back the thing where I found it. Oh God, I hope Helga won't notice I touched it. I closed the drawer and lay on the bed, one thousand questions blowing in my mind. Why does she have a gun ? I know she always has a knife on her... But a gun ? Helga... She couldn't be that bad, couldn't she ? No, no, no way.
''Fuck...'' I murmured, racing furiously my hand in my hairs. ''Fuck fuck fuck.''
I wanted to know more about her, well, here I am! Maybe she never used it ? Maybe it's for self-defense ? I couldn't ask her; she would go angry. Or maybe not ? Argghh! This girl is driving me damn crazy !
...
Once I calmed down, I tried to search again through her stuff. Opening the closet, I saw some clothes, all black, pink and gray. I smiled, seeing some feminine stuff. I fell on my knee to search in brown old torn box to see... well, interesting things. I pulled off the box out of the closet and by looking at it I decided to give the box a sneak peak. The box seemed really old, and the words '' to throw '' were marked in red marker. I felt excitation rising in me as I opened the box. I took the first thing I saw, which was a old, pink bow. It was dirt and torn, like it has been used a long time and not washed a single time. I picked up a little frame from the box and smiled widely. The picture was reflecting a much younger Helga with the pink bow on her hair. Awwww, she was so cute... Still with that scowl, and oh ! A unibrow. Even though it was not cute at all, it oddly suit her well. Awww, she looked like a brat already. I put the two things on the floor and continued my reasearch. This time, it was a family picture. There was a man on his fourties and having an angry face. He has many similarities with Helga; his nose, his ears, his unibrow... and by the look of this, the scowl too. He was huge, and scary. The woman is probably his wife and was smiling slightly, but looked... Kinda drunk, or something. She didn't look healthy at all. And then there was Helga, arms crossed, frowning and scowling, looking all but happy. She wore a cute little pink dress and the pink bow. She was so femimine back then. On her side was smilling happyly a... older version of her, with short hair.
I blinked. Was it her family ? Duh, of course it's hers. They looked alike a lot. I frowned. Her sister was just really happy in a picture where everyone looked mad. I shook my head and placed it on the floor as I searched for more stuff that I could find. I found nothing else interesting, just some old piercings, papers and toys.
I sighed, and stared back at the drawer where I found the gun back then. Geez, I couldn't stop thinking 'bout it. It's making me sick. I didn't want to be in love with a murderer!
I pulled on the stuff in the box and tossed it back in the closet before closing it and lay on her bed. But then I frowned when I felt something against my back. I pulled off her blanket sheets to discover a gothic black little book. My eyes widened when I saw painted in blood red ''My diary''. Oh gosh ! It was Helga's diary !
This thing sure will help me to understand her more... Even if I don't know if I really want to know her darkess secrets. I mean, this girl's dangerous and crazy ! I caressed softly the cover of the book, thinking about the pros and cons of the whole idea before closing my eyes and tossing the book back where I found it. Despite how much I wanted to read it, it was none of my business.
Plus, she would literally KILL me if she discovered I was looking through her stuff without her permission. I made sure I put everything back in its original place like how I found it, and then headed for the living room.
Thirty minutes later, she came back with a scowl on her face. Ahh, this girl... When she was not smirking, she was scowling or teasing. Well, that's Helga for you.
''Hi Helga. '' I said innocently, trying to sound convincing.
Immediatly concerned, she narrowed.
''Hi, Arnold.'' She said suspiciously, walking in.
''How was it ?''
''How was what ?''
"School!?"
''Oh well, annoying. I bumped into this friend of yours, what was his name...''
I blinked.
''Gerald ?''
''Yeah, this guy He gave me this weird look before leaving.''
I smiled thinking about it. At least, Gerald has said nothing to her like he would have done at first. It was a good step in the right way, wasn't it ? I stood up, hands in my pocket.
''So, wat'cha gonna do now ?'' I asked looking in her eyes.
''Geez, gonna... Ya know... go to the drug store. '' She grinned devilishly, showing me a peek on a knife in her sleeve.
''Helga !'' I cried out in surprise.
''What !'' The blonde headed girl said vehemently.
''It's wrong !'' I spat, remembering the way she threated me in the drug store.
I'm still impressed I managed to get her have a job in this same drugstore.
I expected her to threathen me (that's Helga for you!) but instead, she grinned and held her hand in my direction. I looked at the said hand, before raising my eyes towards he face. I sighed, and pulled 20 bucks from my pocket.
''Thanks'' She said with a fierce look on her face before leaving again.
I stood in front of the door, motionless as I tried to analyze what the heck just happened. Gosh, Helga was sure a manipulator... A little like Lila. She didn't like that, but Lila was one of the most manipulators I've seen in my life. That's why she gotten along very well with Rhonda, they both have the same personnality, except that Rhonda was more superficial and... well, bitchy. But still, she was a good friend. I rubbed my temples, a little confused of the whole Helga Pataki thing. I was still wondering what I was for her. I even wonder if she cared about me, of if I'm just her walking purse. I sighed one more time, hoping our day at Harold's is going to be okay. I really wanted to introduce Helga in our gang.
Well, I'm an optimistic person. I'm sure everything's going to be okay.
...
''Helga, are you ready now ?'' I sighed deeply. ''We're late.''
''Yeah yeah, like I care. It's better be fun Football head!'' She spat annoyingly. ''Geez, I could be hanging out with my gang, getting blasted out, but now I have to go to this friend of yours for some trashy party.''
''Don't worry, I'm sure you'll get along fine with the others... Just... Don't get too agressive on 'em. They're good people you know.''
''What if I don't want to get along with them?'' Helga muttered more for herself than for me, with this trademarked scowl on her face.
I tried to catch her unhidden eye, and sighed.
''Tell me Helga, wouldn't you see better if you pulled off your hair from your eye ? They are so beautiful, it's stupid to hid them.''
She sent me the darkess look I never seen, and I stepped back in fear.
''None of your beeswax geekbait.'' She squeezed near my face. ''It's a secret.''
''A secret ?'' I repeated awkwardly.
''Yeah, a secret, want me to spell it ?''
I opened the door, and we left the appartment in a hurry.
''Why is it a secret ? I mean, it's only an eye...'' I tried to understand.
She shook her head, but never answered me. Gosh, this girl has too much secrets, I hate it, I couldn't help it but feel like I knew nothing about her; What's true about her anyways.
''Whatever you say Helga.'' I gave up.
...
It took us fourty-five minutes to reach Harold's place. We were both too broken to buy bus tickets everyday, So we had to walk, Anyways walking is a good way to stay in shape so I didn't mind. A smile slowly edged its way from the corner of my mouth as we headed for the BBQ. I have a good feeling about it. This is going to be awesome!
''It's here.'' I stated merely as we arrived at the said place. ''Hey, guys !''
Everyody spinned towards us, and froze. Harold inheritated this house after the death of his grand-parents two years ago. He was working as a butcher since he was 15, so he had no money problem not like the rest of us. Talk about luck.
''Hey guys...'' I said, trying to sound fierce and confident.
Everyone turned towards us and froze as I rubbed nervously my neck. But lucky me, Helga wasn't the one to stay silent.
''What, you never saw a geek standing next to a sexy chick before ?'' She smirked, arms crossed, decided to stay herself no matter what.
I was about to add something when Sid ran to Helga increasing the speed of light. And of course, rolled up an arm around her shoulder.
''Hey, hottie, so you were the one that Arnold talked about. So I was right, I mean, you know, I'm intelligent, and stuff.''
''Yeah, and stuff...'' Repeated Helga, amused.
I frowned at the idea of these two getting along, but I couldn't go further with my thoughts because Gerald took my arm and brough me away.
We stopped in a corner of the garden.
''What's with you?'' Arnold Asked.
''What's with me ? Gerald replied. ''Arnold! I actually don't believe you brough her here !'' Gerald answered.
''So what ? I want her to be friends with us.''
''Arnold, she... She can't be one of us ! She's too different. She's dangerous !''
I shook my head and sighed. And then I looked into his deep dark eyes.
''You don't know her, Gerald. Yeah, she can be, but I know she will never hurt any of us. She deserves to have good friends you know, and not just some junkies. I worry about her.''
My best friend blinked before facepalmed.
''Oh gosh, you man really must have the hots for her. Pheobe is gonna be mad when she's finds out, Lila's gonna cry, and will not let me sleep for the whole night again. You need to talk to her Arnold, I can't bear it !''
My heart sank in my stomach. So Lila was crying again... Geez, I really didn't like the idea of making a girl cry. When will she finally be able to get over it ?
''I'll try and get in touch with her somewhere. I need to clear things with her, don't worry. And don't you worry about Helga either, I've things under control.''
Gerald patted my shoulder with a concerned look.
''I hope you're right, man. I really do.''
That said, he joined Stinky and Harold, who was setting the BBQ near a big picnic table with Curly.
''Hey, Arnold!'' Said Eugene coming closer with Sheena on his heels like usual. What's up ?''
''Nothing much, same shit. Is everything okay ?'' I worried seeing a dark bruise on his neck.
He blushed hard as I secretly giggled inside my head. Sheena waved his hands, as red as him.
''He's okay, he got... Uh...''
''Involved in...'' Continued unsurely the redhead.
''In a fight between... Between...''
''Uh...''
''Between Harold and Sid!'' Ended Sheena with a sheepish smile.
''Yeah! Between Harold and Sid, that's right!'' Said coyly Eugene, rubbing his arm.
''Oh, I see. Interesting.'' I grinned amusingly, looking up to see Helga getting near Harold.
''Hey, Pink boy, do you have some beer ?''
''Pink boy ?'' He repeated confused.
''I'll get you some.'' Accepted Sid, trying hard to get all of her attention.
She smiled flitericalously.
''Thanks, Lover boy.''
I frowned again. I should watch these two, knowing them, it would end up in bed very quickly, Helga needing money, and Sid being... Well, Sid. Don't you dare man to steal my girl !
The dinner went very well, despite Helga getting a little drunk, all went as I expected. It's been a while since I got to hang out with my friends, and catch up with 'em. I was really happy, and the presence of Helga just made it better.
''So, you're telling me you painted yourself in tigers strips et freed all the animals of the zoo ?'' Tried to understand Helga with a rised brow.
Curly nodded with entusiasm, proud of what he did years ago when Rhonda was organizing a cool party, and my friends weren't invited. Nostalgia came back in force and I smiled. It was the old good time. But Helga only shook her head.
''Tsk. Poor twisted little freak.''
''Yes! Yes, I am ! I am !''
She facepalmed, and finished her beer, threw it in his hand and came towards me in her so tomboyish way to walk. And yet, so damn sexy. I peeked in her clevelage, which was mostly unhiden by her top tank, and I blushed hard. Gosh Helga, don't do this to me. Not now !
''Hey Football head'' she said while lighting up a cigaret. Your friends are weirdos. I hope there is something else to do here.
''Well, I got some music...'' I smiled mysteriously. '' But let's eat something before. I'm starving, and it's almost ready.'' I continued, smelling the delicous scent of the steak in the air.
She rolled her eyes.
''Yeah, whatever.''
She took a rag and threw her smoke in my face as I coughed. I could see Gerald, arms crossing, narrowing at me, sending me a suspicious look which I tried to avoid as much as I can.
''It's ready!'' Yelled Harold.
We all crowded around him, plastic plaltes in hands, ready to fill our plate with steakes while Eugene would be sharing the salad he made himself.
''Outta my way!'' Helga pushed Stinky slightly to pass first. Lady first. I mean, sexy lady first !
Sheena crossed her arms. Harold served her first, frowning a little, and then served Sheena. I sighed. Helga was making no efforts to make friends.
''So Helga.'' Sid smirked, not giving up on her. '' I heard you were... You know, a junkie ?''
''Yup. So what ?'' She asked in mid-chew.
'' I was too.''
''Oh yeah? You?''
Helga looked impressed, and interested. I bit my lip in frustration, but Gerald put an hand on my shoulder to calm me down.
''Drugs are totally wrong.'' Said Sheena shaking her head to the right of a nodding Eugene.
''Ohh, shut it up vegetarian girl.''
I stood up to avoid any conflict and say the first thing coming to my mind.
''Did you know guys that Helga could sing ?''
I didn't meant to say it now. But at least it was said. Everyone looked up at me before staring at Helga with interesting eyes. I eyed Gerald who sighed and shrugged.
''Yeah, it's true. I heard her sing at a club when I was with Arnold and Sid.''
I smiled at him being on my side and clapped in my head.
''It would be fun if you Helga could sing for us.''
She dropped her fork and knife.
''Let me guess, you've brought my CD, didn't you ?''
I nodded merely in respond.
''Geez, guys that are in love are sure weird.'' the blonde headed demon angel answered.
We all ate in silent after that, only ponctued by some jokes of Harold, Stinky, Sid and Helga. These four oddly got along. Especially Helga and Sid, and I hated it.
After our dinner, Harold setted out his stero and speaker. Helga looked a little pissed off as I put the CD in.
''So Helga, which one do you wanna sing ?'' I asked to the girl standing on the table.
She had a pouty on her lips. But secretly I enjoyed the fact she was doing this for my pleasure, and because I wanted to. Is there a better way to prove we're friends now ?
''Dunno. Just choose one, It doesn't matter.''
I smiled again and chose the number three. This was my favorite one. Helga sighed again, but began to dance as the song started, immediatly recognizing the rythm. She took a deep breath as everyone leveled an eyebrow at her dance, and began to sing.
You know that I'm a crazy bitch
I do what I want when I feel like it
All I wanna do is lose control
{ohoh}
But you don't really give a shit
You go with it, go with it, go with it
Cause you're fuckin crazy
Rock n' roll
You-ou said 'Hey,
What's your name ?'
It took one look and
Now I'm not the same
Yeah, you said 'Hey'
And since that day,
You stole my heart and you're the one to blame
{Yeah}
At this rate, Helga was looking right into my eyes, a nasty smirk flowing on her lips. My heart began to race, and my cheek to red a little. Gosh, I hated it when she had this effect on me. But at least, my friends were way too busy to appreciate the show to notice my state.
And that's, why I smile
It's been a while
Since everyday and everything has felt this right
And now
You turn it all around
And suddenly you're all I need
The reason why-y-y-y,
I smi-i-i-i-ile
Last night I blacked out, I think
What did you, what did you put in my drink?
I remember making out and then
{ohoh}
I woke up with a new tattoo
Your name was on me and my name was on you
I would do it all over again
You-ou said 'Hey, (Hey)
What's your name ?' (What's your name ?)
It took one look and
Now I'm not the same
Yeah, you said 'Hey' (Hey)
And since that day, (Since that day)
You stole my heart and you're the one to blame
{Yeah}
And that's why I smile
It's been a while
Since everyday and everything has felt this right
And now
You turn it all around
And suddenly you're all I need
The reason why-y-y-y,
I smi-i-i-i-ile
The reason why-y-y-y,
I smi-i-i-i-ile
You know that I'm a crazy bitch
I do what I want when I feel like it
All I wanna do is lose control,
You know that I'm a crazy bitch
I do what I want, when I feel like it
All I wanna do is lose control
And that's why I smile
It's been a while
Since everyday and everything has felt this right
And now
You turn it all around
And suddenly you're all I need
The reason why-y-y-y,
I smi-i-i-i-ile
The reason why-y-y-y,
I smi-i-i-i-ile
The reason why-y-y-y,
I smi-i-i-i-ile.
''TAKE THAT BITCH!'' Added Helga on her own lyric, throwing her beer in the public.