[Inoni]: 62. Happy-Go-Lucky.Olde 'Go.Chapter 7: Espionage, Ninjitsu, and Romance

Chapter 7- Espionage, Ninjitsu, and Romance

  The plan had been laid out. Each student involved in the operation had their mission emblazoned upon their every concious thought.

  Toby and Mike were to work together, to cause some sort of a riot to momentarily distract Teplesko. It went well, as they somehow managed to get three girls locked in the janitors closet- without any shirts on. Mr Teplesko ran immideatly to investigate the cries of help.

  Mia and Tessa, dressed all in black, snuck into the staff room and turned off all the lights. They hid themselves in the best hiding place they could, while still being near to the toaster.

  Mr. Teplesko returned right on time- after fetching a female teacher to rescue the locked away girls. Upon his return, he found Justin and Helga- seemingly trying to sneak into the Staff room.
  "Aha! You thought that shirtless-girl-riot would keep me away from my post!" he said. "Well, I've got three words for you- My Office, Now!" Just and Helga made their way to the office, their heads hung in mock shame.

  With Mr Teplesko back in position, Mia and Tessa would have to wait until after school to escape. They would have to leave after Mr Teplesko, but before the Janitor came- and without being seen by anyone. It would be a suspensful three hours as they awaited the opportune moment...

* * *

  Meanwhile, Helga and Justin sat (forgotten) in Mr. Teplesko's office. Justin glanced at Helga every now and then, his heart beating madly.

  Helga stared in the opposite direction, watching the clouds through a nearby window. Justin cleared his throat nervously.
 
  "H-h-h... Helga?" he asked, losing his usually calmness for a moment. Helga turned and looked at him, smiling.

  "I think he... forgot(?) us," she said, unsure of the words.

  "Yeah," Justin said, smiling back. They were silent for a few more minutes. Justin chewed his lip, thinking of the words he could say. He would confess his feelings for Helga, in a heartfelt, romantic manner. If only he could find the words!!

* * *
 
  "Leala, girl, ya gotta eat somethin'!!" Alan cried suddenly, slamming a bowl of Jelly beans down on Leala's desk. "If you don't, you will pass out or something!!" But Leala remained silent, toying with the hem of her black dress. She sighed, and glanced up at Alan. He returned a pleading stare.
  Reluctantly, Leala took a jelly bean and put it in her mouth... One second passed... she chewed... Another second... She swallowed. She beamed, turning all happy/scared/gerbil again.
  Alan smiled. "You're crazy," he said, shaking his head. "Now eat your jelly beans, I've got work to do," He went back to his desk.
  Leala opened her mouth and screamed something quite mutely, before falling off her chair sideways and passing out.

* * *

  Justin swallowed hard. "Helga... Do you remember when we met? You know, when you first moved here from Texas?"
  "Yes, Juztine. Why you ask?" Helga said, blushing as her eyes met Justin's.
  "The moment I first saw you, I liked you..." Justin whispered, leaning close to Helga. Their eyes locked, they both blushed, but didn't turn away. Justin brushed aside his nervousness and continued, "Even though we've changed a lot, my feelings haven't. I've always lov-"
  "BONZAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!" screamed Mike, as he kicked down the door to Mr. Teplesko's office. Helga and Justin leaped up similtainiously, both scared.
  "Mike!? What are you doing here!?!" Justin cried.
  "WE are breakin' you two outta here!!" Toby said, popping up behind Mike. He ran forward and picked Helga up in his arms. "A pretty girl like you should never be trapped in an office like that- even if you aren't my type," he said, before running down the hallway.
  Justin watched Toby run off with Helga and sighed sadly, his shoulders slumped. Mike put an arm around him.
  "Cheer up. Mr Teplesko won't put this on your permanant record- You're the star student!" Mike said. "Well, at least I think he won't..."
  Justin smiled as best he could. "Oh, it's not that. It was just boring in there... My energy is way down," he lied. "I can't beleive I missed my chance!!" he scolded himself in his head.

* * *

  Finally, the time had come. Mr. Teplesko left the door to the staff room. Mia opened the door slowly, and peaked out. Seeing no one, she motioned for Tessa to follow.
  Carefully carrying the precious appliance, Tessa walked along the hallway silently. It was only a matter of minutes before she had Ninja'd her way back into the classroom. Twas only thirty seconds later that Leala had invented 'Jelly Bean Toast'.
  Toby skidded into the room, Helga in his arms. "Alas!! One lovely exchange student, rescued, cooked and right to order!" he exclaimed, setting her on the ground with a flourish.
  "Sn5sk#th%!!" Helga cried, clasping her hands to her chest with distress. "Ze guttensburgh! GUTTENSBURGH!" Her voice rose louder, and she pointed at Toby accusingly, her face ascew with anger. "Aiiiyee... JUZTINE!"
  Everyone turned to look up at the door. The other students, including Justin, had returned from their mission. Justin ran to his Dutch Crush. "Helga!! What iz... I mean, what is it!?" he asked. But before she could answer, the bell ran, and it was time for class.