Graduation came for one friend a few days earlier. Sasha didn't have that many friends, she mostly called them acquaintances. Greg was her best friend, so she knew him along with her family were going to attend. What surprised her was when she went to accept her diploma a huge uproar occurred leading her to look up in the stands to find her new found friends there cheering for her. She beamed a smile towards all of them along with a wave in their direction before returning back to her seat.
After, she was brought into, Greg's arms as he lifted her up in the air on his shoulder as everyone else sprayed silly string on her. Laughing so hard, Sasha came down hugging her parents.
Rhonda approached her handing her an invitation. "I'm having a huge graduation party this friday after our own graduation. I insist that you come or I'll drag you down personally."
"I will definitely come, Rhonda, thanks." Smiling away, Sasha surveyed the group. They accept her the way she is. How Greg is.
Later when she was heading to her parents car with, Greg in tow, Sasha was stopped by, Olga. "Hi Olga." Her heart skipped just gazing at her.
Handing her a small box, Olga gave her a hug. "Congratulations, Sasha. I got you this present."
Opening it up it was a whale tail blue stone pendant. It was beautiful. "Thank you, Olga. You didn't have to."
"Oh yes I did silly. It's from Alaska and I know how you love whales." Reaching out to pull a strand away from her face, Olga smiled at the young woman. "I must be off to work, but I wanted to come to see you graduate. I'm certain I'll see you on friday at their graduation."
"I will. Uh, is it ok if I come over later?"
"Well certainly silly. I get off at 7 so I'll see you later." Nodding her head to her parents, Olga spoke to them. "It is really nice to see you. Have a great day."
Seeing a hand grab the necklace, Sasha waited for Greg to fasten it around her. Taking this opportunity, Greg whispered in her ear. "Perhaps you should curb your crush a little with her. She's nice to everyone." He suggested.
Fingering her new piece of jewelry, Sasha knew he was right. This was just Olga's way.
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With their own graduation everyone was passing the time with the speeches. Phoebe being a valedictorian decided to bring a beach ball out so the class can have fun with hitting it around. She wanted everyone to have fun at least. When she was done, Phoebe heard her friends being the loudest. Soon the diplomas were handed out followed by the throwing of the caps.
Arnold and Gerald held back, Curly from streaking. "But I'm ready! You can't stop me. I will do it." Curly declared loudly.
Patty examined him. "You mean to tell me that those pants are being held up by garters of some kind?"
"Yep. I've been flying free the entire time we have been sitting here." Curly stated happily.
Smirking at that, Patty's response was perfect for him. "I guess you were letting your freak flag fly boldly today."
"Yep, but unfortunately I might of accidently raised my flag during the walk to our seats. The rubbing of the fabric isn't helping any." Curly mentioned as a strange look took a hold of him. "Oh yeah."
All at once everyone went, "Ewwwwwww."
Hands on her hips, Rhonda couldn't believe the nerve of him. "Curly, how could you?"
"Oh but my pet, everyone does it." Curly argued.
"I don't see, Helga doing it." Rhonda pointed out.
"Hey! Why call out my name?" Helga's mouth opened at that.
"I'm just using you as an example, Helga. I know you wouldn't do that unless in private with, Arnold."
Sid looked over at, Helga daringly. "Well I, for once, wouldn't argue if you did want to do it, Helga."
"Sid..." Arnold hissed out warningly.
Looking sheepish, Sid whispered something to, Sheena making her blush. "Sid! I can't believe you." Sheena may of sounded like she was admonishing him, but the giggle told a different story.
Sick of the delay, Rhonda clapped her hands together. "Alright everyone, I'll see you tonight at the party. I must be off to prepare. Ta!"
Greg whispered in, Eugene's ear making him giggle in delight. "I'm taking this one out for lunch. Sasha?"
Sasha declined since she didn't want to feel like a third wheel. Instead she accepted a ride with Arnold and Helga back home. As all three walked to his truck, they were chattering. "I hear you have a court case, Arnold. You nervous?" Sasha wondered as she climbed into the truck after Helga.
"Yeah of course I'm worried. I know he won't be in jail forever if convicted, but still it would be nice to have him off the street." Arnold informed her truthfully.
"I'll be a witness there so at least he won't be alone in this." Helga added as she placed a hand on his leg.
"That's good to hear. I would hate to do that alone." Playing with her fingers, Sasha felt nervous all of a sudden. "Um, is there a way I can get a ride to the party with you guys?"
"Sure. Surprised you aren't going in with, Greg and Eugene." Arnold answered as he spared a brief look over at the nervous girl.
"Well I would normally, but they are still in that new couple phase. It gets really awkward to watch them kissing all the time while you have no one." Sasha was a little jealous of her best friend. Oh she didn't want him for herself, Sasha just wished she found someone wonderful herself.
Helga nodded her head understanding what she was saying. "It is more awkward when the couple fights in your midst. I hate when they try to pull you in those as if you will love being the rope in tug of war. I can take the kissing. We remember when, Gerald and Phoebe were a new couple. Both of us almost locked them into a room together."
"Oh she sneezed, I must kiss her. Oh isn't she cute when she twitches her nose? I must kiss her." Arnold mocked. "That was Gerald. Honestly I wasn't like that in any of my other relationships, but with Helga I did the same thing. Even when she squirt guns me."
Helga evilly laughed there. "Well he's a guy and guys have huger hormones than us girls. He needs to cool down."
Sasha began laughing imagining her doing that. "I should do that to, Greg when he thinks about, Eugene. I'll spray him and yell for him to cool down."
"That's what you have to do. Time to get you a squirt gun." Helga nudged her with her elbow lightly.
Dropping her off in front of her house, they said their good byes. As they left, Arnold placed his hand on her bare leg. "You are a little devil."
"I know your family is doing a special lunch for us, but is there a way we have time to play before the party?" Helga adjusted his hand to go up higher on her leg.
"There's always enough time, Swan." Taking a slight chance, Arnold went up higher past her skirt's hem.
Eyes closed, Helga enjoyed the sensation. "Just don't get into an accident, Football Head."
"I assure you that I won't." He couldn't wait to take her home once again.
Very naughty Arnold and Helga. No I'm sorry... Very naughty author.