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Please Don't Cry Ch. 02

By: HeavenlyGates



After taking their nap Helen and Nate decided they should go out to lunch. It was a little argument over where to go though. Nate wanted to go to one of the restaurants his parents donated money to all the time. Helen wanted to go to an inexpensive diner by her mom's real estate office. To solve this problem they played a quick game of rock paper scissors. The winner would pick where they would go. Nate won the game and took a pouting Helen to the restaurant. When Helen walked in she noticed the eyes of different people in the restaurant. The looks made her feel uncomfortable. Nate could see it in her eyes. He squeezed her hand, "Don't..."

"But Nate...they're staring..." Helen whispered trying to hide behind Nate's tall form. Nate moved around her wrapping an arm around her waist.

"Of course they are...you're so beautiful I would stare too." Nate said smiling. Helen blushed playing with the purple ribbon in her hair. Since Nate destroyed her previous outfit she had to find a new one. Luckily thanks to a quick call back to her house Matilda, one of the maids, brought her a change of clothes. She changed clothes putting on a simple black skirt and white shirt with a blue spaghetti strap tank top on underneath it. She undid a couple of the buttons letting the tank top show. She held her hair up with a purple ribbon showing off the medium sized golden hoops she had on. Nate chose a pair of relaxed black jeans with an equal black shirt with a white t-shirt on underneath. He pulled his blue streaked hair back in a loose ponytail letting his barbell and earring show. 

"Thanks Nate," Helen said smiling. Nate smiled placing a kiss on her cheek, "It's no problem you're really cute, cuter now that we're matching."

Helen giggled, "You're right we are matching. I wonder how we did this."

"Great minds think alike," Nate said smiling. Helen giggled, "Yeah sounds like it."

Nate smiled, "Yep, but who's staring at you?"

Helen nodded her head towards the corner of professional dressed people sitting at a table by the window. Nate looked over at the table his nose scrunching up when he recognized the people.

"I know them they work for my parents' company. They work at one of the home branches here. They also have stock in this restaurant so they come check it out from time to time." Nate said.

"I take it you don't like them." Helen said.

Nate nodded his head, "Yes I don't like them, because they were the ones who tried hiding my guitar when I was 14 and then tried destroying my music."

"They were the people you told me about that time. I remember you telling me about someone hiding your guitar and trying to destroy your music." Helen said.

Nate nodded, "That was them those bastards. I'll point them out to you once we sit down."

Helen nodded, "Ok," she remembers the day when Nate came to her asking if she saw his guitar and the sheets of music he wrote along with Donald another one of their friends. She remembers seeing him so upset and angry. She didn't know what to do, but she promised Nate that she would buy him another guitar for his birthday if he couldn't find it. She remembers Nate's goofy smile as he rubbed her head telling her he was gonna make his parents do it instead. She giggled at that memory as Nate looked over, he smiled, "What's up?"

"Oh I was just remembering the day your guitar went missing along with the music." Helen said.

Nate smiled at the memory, "Oh yeah, I remember the promise you made me that day too. You were so cute when you said it." He leaned down placing a kiss on her cheek. Helen blushed, "Damn it Nate now I can't stop blushing."

"But your blush is so cute." Nate said smiling. Helen puffed her cheeks out, "I'm trying to keep it down, but you keep doing things to make me blush."

"Of course, you do cute so many cute things like puffing your cheeks." Nate said poking her cheek. Helen frowned smacking his hand away playfully, "Stop that,"

Nate held his hand like he was seriously hurt, "Oww that hurt,"

"It did not!" Helen exclaimed.

"It did so! Why did you hit me?" Nate said giving her puppy dog eyes.

"It wasn't even that hard!" Helen said shaking her head. 

Nate rubbed his hand, "Yes it was..."

Helen sighed she knew what Nate wanted her to do. She smiled, "Want me to kiss it and make it all better?" she said in a soft voice. Nate perked up as he nodded, "Yes please."

Helen giggled taking his hand as she leaned down placing a soft kiss on it. She rubbed it, "Is it better?"

Nate nodded, "Yep it's all better now."

"I'm glad, any other places you want me to make better Nate?" she whispered smiling at his intake of breath.

He kissed her cheek, "Later..." he whispered in her ear earning a small blush from Helen.

She was still blushing as their waiter showed up. He smiled recognizing Nate immediately.

"Hello Mr. Anderson. How are you today?"

Nate smiled, "Hello Ron. I'm fine it's nice to see you."

Ron smiled, "It's nice to see you too Nate. It's been far too long since I've seen you or your brothers and sisters."

Nate chuckled, "Yeah it has, but you know us we've got to be everywhere. Carla can't be away from clothes and fashion for too long. Marc can't stay off of his computer, Vergil can't put his paints away and I can't stay away from my guitar. It's quite a vicious cycle, but they're fine though."

Ron chuckled, "I'm sure it is. It's good to know that they're doing ok." He turned his smile to Helen. She noticed, with relief, that it didn't falter or change.

"My, who is this lovely lady?" Ron asked.

"This is Helen my girlfriend. Helen, this is Ron, he's the head waiter of our restaurant." Nate said noticing how she relaxed.

"Hello it's nice to meet you. Nate has told me so many things about you." Helen said shaking Ron's hand.

Ron smiled as he returned the shake, "The pleasure is all mine. Nate has told me so many things about you. You're right Nate her smile is illuminating."

Helen blushed as Nate smiled, "Isn't it." He kissed her cheek watching in amusement as she blushed lightly. Nate turned back around to Ron, "I see it's pretty full in there. Got any room for us?"

"I'm sure I can fit you in. Follow me," Ron said taking two menus from the podium as he walked inside the dining room. Helen hesitated at first, but Nate squeezed her hand giving her a reassuring smile. Helen smiled back as she walked in with Nate. She noticed the stares of many people as she walked in. Many girls, of different ethnicities, started questioning their girlfriends as many of the guys started talking. She ignored them as she held her head up high as she walked past them. Nate looked back at her as she switched in her black wedge heels. Her previous hesitation gone as she walked the way all the women in their family walked. Proud, like they owned the world with a side of sass on top of it, he loved seeing her walk like that. He could feel another part of him loved watching it too. 

He bit his lip pushing down his arousal. He didn't need to get a boner now. That just wouldn't be right. As they past the table of his parents' associates Nate wrapped an arm loosely around her waist. He knew they would be talking and the news would get to his Aunt Linda, but he didn't care. Times have changed and if some people couldn't accept that then oh well.

Ron seated them at a table in the middle of the restaurant. He placed the menus down as Helen and Nate took their seats.

"Now enjoy yourselves as you take a look at our menu. The house special today is 4 cheese Rigatoni with breadsticks and your choice of soup or salad. Or you could have the couscous special or the Greek special whichever you choose. Another waiter will be here to take your order in a minute." Ron said smiling.

Helen smiled, "Thank you Ron,"

"Yeah thanks man," Nate said smiling.

Ron smiled as nodded. He turned on his heel going back to the front to welcome the other customers. A waiter walked to their table carrying two glasses of water and a basket of bread. They set the items down nodding to the both of them before walking away.

Nate took a drink before looking at the menu. He looked back up at Helen, "See now was that hard?"

Helen giggled as she shook her head, "No it wasn't, but still the stares are always weird."

"I know, but forget about that now. Tell me how is your cooking internship going?" Nate asked.

Helen smiled as Nate chuckled, "I bet you thought I was gonna forget didn't you?"

Helen blushed before nodding sheepishly. Helen is a cooking student at the International Culinary University of New York. She enrolled there against her parents' wishes. They wanted her to enroll in the International Business University of New York or study Wall Street with one of her uncles for a year or two. They weren't too happy to know that she wanted to become a chef not a realtor for the family's real estate business. Her father got over it after finding out that she's doing really well in that school. He still drops hints that she can go into business any time she likes. She thinks about doing that only after she has her culinary degree. 

Her mother is still not too happy with her choice. When Helen was in high school many arguments happened between her and her mother about her choice for schools. When other members of her family found out some of them joined their mother in her crusade. Helen reached her breaking point when her Aunt Melinda hid her acceptance letter. If Lilly didn't find it Helen would be in Wall Street right now crying like all the rest of the students and investors. It was during that time that Helen found solace over at Nate's house. After a heated argument with either her mother or aunt releasing stress by killing demons in a couple of video games helped out a lot. 

Now that she's already completed her four years she's now doing an internship with a restaurant specializing in French cuisine in the Upper East Side. She knows enough about the business world to help her parents out if they ever need it. Especially now with the trouble on Wall Street and the housing market which is where her family's market is in. She feels bad for the twins and Lilly since they're at home from their break at school. They have to face their parents' frustration at the falling stocks. That's something she doesn't want to face again. Her parents' attitudes are never good if something is happening to their stocks. That's when they really become critical of everyone especially Helen and her siblings.

"Well it's going good. I found a nice restaurant in the Upper East Side that specializes in French cuisine." Helen said.

"Hmm that sounds tasty." Nate said.

Helen nodded, "It is, the restaurant is called Bonne Nuit. I'm in charge of the entrees and deserts. I even put a little twist on, Cheese Soufflé, a French classic. It's actually not that bad. In the soufflé I use a different type of French cheese." 

"That's awesome Helen I've been hearing about it for awhile now. I've been wondering who created that soufflé. Jake bought it one day and we shared it. It's good really good." Nate said smiling.

Helen smiled back sheepishly, "Thank you I didn't know you tried it."

Nate nodded, "Yep Jake found that restaurant one day after taking a drive around the Upper East Side. He wanted something new and interesting and not his same Chinese combo. He said that camembert in the soufflé sounded so interesting he had to try it."

"That's what many people say when they order it. I'm just glad they like it." Helen said.

"Of course, you're a good cook. I mean you got a lot of practice baking and cooking whenever you were mad. You still do that don't you?" Nate said.

Helen nodded, "When I'm not too stressed out. I just haven't done it in awhile."

Nate reached over taking Helen's hands in his own, "Try to bake next time you get stressed. I really do miss your double chocolate chip muffins. They taste better than my mom's, but don't tell her I said that."

Helen laughed knowing the reason why Nate suggested baking as a way to relieve stress. "Don't worry I won't. I should bake I haven't done that in a minute. Maybe I should make something when we get home."

"You know I love chocolate on top of chocolate Helen." Nate said flashing a seductive smile. Helen blushed lightly hitting his hand playfully, "Nate, please, we're in a restaurant."

Nate chuckled, "You're right, but I can't help myself sometimes. You're very tempting." He lifted her hand placing a small kiss on it.

Helen blushed taking her hand out of his grasp, "You've been doing that ever since you came back from France when you were 14."

Nate smiled, "It's something I learned that comes in handy."

Helen giggled shaking her head slightly, "Well, Casanova, enough about me what about you? Are you going to go on tour with that band? You know the one where you don't like the lead singer."

"You mean Lapis? With their lead singer who has a stick up his ass," Nate said narrowing his eyes at the thought.

"Yeah are you guys going to go on tour with them?" Helen asked.

Nate sighed, "Maybe I don't know. I don't really feel like dealing with David. He's a pain in the ass. He thinks he's all that just because his father is an architect and his mother is that well known interior designer Melody Howard."

"That's his mother? My mom loves her. She's the one that redid our living room." Helen said.

"Victoria would love someone like her. Melody is ok it's just her son David that's a pain. I've been thinking about it though. Because it would get us a lot of more airtime and exposure, but let me check it over with the guys." Nate said.

"Sounds good, speaking of which how are they doing?" Helen said.

Nate smiled, "Marcus is fine he's on vacation in Germany. Donald has a new girlfriend named Anita. She's ok, but sometimes I feel that she loves Donald for the publicity and fame alone. But, she's not my problem so I don't worry about it. Besides Donald is a big boy he can handle himself."

Helen noticed Nate's smile falter slightly at the mention of Donald. She cast him a worried glance, "Is everything ok between you two?"

Nate sighed as he shook his head, "No not really. I don't know what happened, but things started to change the minute he started dating that girl. Have you ever met her?"

"Um, what's her last name?" Helen asked.

"Danson,"

Helen shook her head, "No haven't met her...wait! Yes I have. She's in my cooking class. My teacher gets mad at her because she doesn't like doing all the work in the kitchen. Whenever she makes a dish it's half assed. She almost made a customer sick because she didn't feel like cooking their chicken all the way."

"That's her, I don't like her. It's just the way she acts. She's nice one minute then if you don't bend to her will she's calling you all sort of names. That's what happening now with me and poor Jakey." Nate said shaking his head as he took a sip of his water.

Helen's eyebrows rose slightly at the name of her friend, "What is she doing to Jake?"

"She's making him her errand boy when Donald's not around. She's wearing him thin to the point where he's taking sleeping pills just to go to sleep at night." Nate said glaring at his glass.

"Oh no...please tell me he's not taking Valium." Helen said.

"Valium and Ambien he's really starting to scare me. He's starting to scare Adam too." Nate said.

"Adam?" Helen said.

Nate gave Helen a mischievous smile, "Oh yeah him and Adam have grown really close since our last party and Anita's arrival. In fact the reason she's making Jake her errand boy is because she's blackmailing him."

"Why is she blackmailing him? What did he do? Why do I have a feeling that this involves Adam somehow?" Helen said raising an eyebrow.

Nate chuckled, "I can't say much because we're in public, but I will say that it does involve the person you named. What they did on the other hand I have to tell you later. I can't tell you now because some of Jake's dad associates eat here. I don't want to cause him anymore trouble."

Helen nodded she knew how Jake's dad, Ronald, treated him. He's harder on Jake than his brothers and twin sisters and doesn't approve of many things Jake does. His mother is a fashion designer and his father is CEO over a factory that makes medical equipment for different hospitals. He wanted Jake to take an interest in running the company instead of being interested in fashion. It wasn't Jake's fault that his mother took him to all her fashion shows with her. That's why they came to New York from Atlanta in the first place. What better way for his mother to work on her designs than in one of the fashion capitals in the world. 

Jake's mother, Ruby, doesn't like when Ronald starts picking on Jake. She encourages Jake to follow anything his heart desires. Be it in his professional life or his personal life. Ruby is the only one out of the family, beside his twin sisters Lauren and Kathy, to know that he's bi. He knows his father would try to disown him if he found out. Not that his mother would ever let that happen.

"True, well it's good to know that everything is going good for everyone. How about you though? Are you doing ok?" Helen asked.

Nate smiled, "I'm fine, just writing a lot more songs and trying to finish our next album. Well between you and me I'm starting to look over my old drawings from high school."

"Ooo I loved those. Are you going to draw some more?" Helen asked.

Nate shrugged, "Maybe I don't know. I've been taking some business courses and learning more about our company. With the latest downturn in the Stock Market my parents wants everyone to be on high alert. Even though it bothers the hell out of us,"

"Tell me about it. My mom has us looking over our books everyday. I have to go home today and help Lilly and the boys look over our books for the umpteenth time. I wish things would get better soon. My parents are really about to lose it. You know our business is in real estate and some different investments from the side. If our real estate company goes under we'll never hear the end of it." Helen said as she sighed.

"Aww don't worry if anything goes wrong you'll know my mom will help you. My dad too they like you it's just a couple of more people on my dad's side that doesn't. But who cares what they think." Nate said smiling.

Helen smiled back, "Right and thanks Nate." I wish I could say the same about you. My parents still think it's a fling. She thought not noticing that her facial expression changed. She looked at her hands sadly trying not to think back about the argument she had with her parents before she snuck off to Nate's house. Nate noticed he cast a worried look at her, "Helen? You ok?"

Helen blinked out of her daze as she smiled at Nate, "I'm fine, don't worry Nate. I was just thinking about something that's all."

"Oh ok well if anything is wrong you know you can tell me right?" Nate said reaching over to take her hand in his.

Helen nodded, "Yes I know."

"Ok I'm just reminding you. You could say I'm a sexy PDA." Nate said smiling. He hoped it would make her smile a little. He was happy when she did.

Helen giggled, "Oh you are huh. I didn't know PDAs could be sexy."

"They are that's why they keep making new models so it can be sexy." Nate said.

Helen laughed, "Why would anyone want a sexy machine?"

"Because when someone, like take yourself for instance, is sexy it only make sense that you would have a sexy machine to go along with you." Nate said in a matter of fact tone.

"Oh I didn't know that. Well I'm happy I have such a sexy PDA like you." Helen said smiling.

"I'm happy I have a sexy one like you too." Nate said smiling. Good she's not sad anymore. I don't like when she becomes sad like that. Something happened, but she's keeping it from me like usual. I'll find out, but I hope it's nothing too bad. Nate thought flashing Helen another smile. Helen smiled back as she squeezed his hand softly. 


Please Don't Cry Ch. 02



Since they were children Helen has a habit of never telling people what's wrong with her. Even if she's sick she plays it off as the side effects of working too long. When she's sad she tries her hardest to fix any problem that was going on at the time during school. She did the same thing in high school which made Nate worry about her more. He knew Helen hated if anyone worried about her, but he hated when she kept things inside all the time. Sometimes it becomes too much for her and when she lashes out it's so strong and powerful she can't control it. There have been many times Nate has held her against him to calm her down. Only once Helen broke out of his hold and pounced on the girl that was bullying her. It took Nate and Diane to pull her off of the girl. Helen is quite strong and quite resourceful when it comes to defending herself. 

Nate is a bit of an open book. If something is bothering him he'll tell someone and try to get some help. From his friends, to his parents, and even his therapist he tries to get some form of help. If he can't find anyone to talk to he usually writes things out in song or in the journal his sister got him for Christmas. Sometimes he spends time in his studio just drawing, sketching, and doing other things to calm himself down. There are some things he keeps inside, but that's understandable. There are only sometimes he lashes out, but that's only when he's pushed to the brink or when he can't keep quiet about something bothering him anymore.

"So you're all caught up about the guys how about the girls? How are they doing?" Nate asked.

Helen smiled as she took a sip of water. She placed her glass down trying to ignore the feeling that someone was staring at her as she looked up at Nate.

"They're fine. Diane is currently during her internship in one of the big ad companies. I have to call her back to see which one. Jessica is busy doing her medical residency." Helen said.

"What medical field is she going into?" Nate asked.

"Hmm surgery so you know we don't see her a lot." Helen said as Nate nodded in agreement.

"Mari is trying to get in a job in the banking field. She used to work for one of the insurance companies, but you know they were the first to fold in Wall Street." Helen said.

"I know I couldn't believe it when it happened. How is she doing?" Nate asked.

"Well she has a job in her brother's bank, but that's until she can stand up on her own. She even had to go back to a loft in order to save money." Helen said.

"She's not living in the penthouse?" Nate asked.

Helen shook her head, "Nope well not in the upper part of New York anymore. She figured it would be a lot cheaper to stay in a loft near NYU."

"Those lofts are cheap there are college students and all that. Sounds like Mari is trying to bag a young one." Nate said smirking.

Helen giggled, "Nate she's not that much older than a freshman."

Nate smiled, "Hey a freshman is still young in my book, but knowing Mari she's probably looking. Anyway how's Sabrina?"

"She's fine. She's currently studying for the LSTAT and looking for any potential husbands." Helen said smiling as Nate laughed, "Sabrina's looking for a big fish to reel in I see."

Helen laughed, "We tell her that all the time, but she doesn't see it that way. You know Sabrina, but anyway she's doing fine. Regina is doing her student teaching in some private school. I have to ask her where it's at again, but it reminds me of the school we went to."

Nate scoffed, "I hated that school. At least those kids have Regina. I didn't like my teachers very much."

"Nate you blackmailed the teacher after finding out that he failed you and tons of other kids on purpose." Helen said.

Nate smiled, "Just because that was fun doesn't mean I liked him. I liked messing with him I didn't like him."

Helen laughed shaking her head, "You little hellraiser."

Nate chuckled, "In more ways than one." He flashed her a sly smile as Helen blushed, quickly taking a drink of water. Nate knew many different ways to make her hot even when they were out. Helen shifted her legs underneath the table as she finished her glass. 

Nate smiled, "Well it's good to know that they're doing ok."

Helen nodded, "Yes, but I'm a little worried about Regina."

"What's wrong with Regina?" Nate asked.

Before Helen could tell Nate a waiter rushed to their table. He smiled sheepishly pushing a strand of hair back behind his ear, "Hi, sorry for the wait, my name is Chris and I'll be your waiter this afternoon. Are you ready to order?" 

"Yes I would like the Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo with a salad on the side." Helen said trying to ignore the whisper she heard on the side of her.

"Ok sounds good and you Nate. I mean sir." Chris said smiling.

Nate chuckled, "I'll have the Lasagna with a side of soup."

Chris nodded, "Excellent, what would you like to drink?"

"Coke for me," Helen said.

"I'll have some Sprite." Nate said.

Chris nodded scribbling their order on his pad, "Ok I'll come back with your drinks in a little bit."

"Sure thing Chris," Nate said as Helen nodded. Chris nodded checking his pad one more time before flashing them a friendly smile and walking away.

"He's a very nice guy." Helen said.

"Yeah Chris is a good kid. He's a really good worker and friendly too. Now back to Regina. What's wrong with her?" Nate asked.

Helen sighed, "She's talking to this guy. His name is Dan and he's studying to become a CEO one day. Until that day comes he has an internship with one of the companies in the business part of New York. Anyway I don't like how he is. He's nice way too nice for my tastes. He doesn't get mad and he always is cool with everything. It just doesn't seem normal."

"That does sound weird. Is there something he does that shows his true nature? Like has he gotten mad at least once?" Nate asked.

"Well I only saw it once, but no one else did. He chewed out this waiter for messing up on his order, but it was only a tiny mistake. It didn't matter he was really particular about it. He does the same with Regina, but she doesn't notice it. He always making little comments like something is off with your dress. Or maybe you need to touch up your makeup and other things like that." Helen said.

"You would smack me if I said anything like that to you. Not to mention I probably wouldn't be able to touch you for a week." Nate said.

"Try two if you make the comments about my hair that Dan makes." Helen said.

"Woah time out, he's commenting about her hair? That man is either really brave or really crazy. Hell no one can even say that to Jake without getting their feelings hurt. He really does this?" Nate asked.

Helen nodded, "Yes I don't like it and I don't like him. We were able to meet him one day. Jessica had a day off so we decided to schedule that day to meet Dan since Regina kept talking about him. The minute we did he started commenting on every little thing we did. From our clothes to our hair he just wouldn't stop. It got to the point where we kept making up excuses just to get some breathing room. Not to mention calm Diane down."

Nate chuckled, "That does sound like her. I'm surprised she didn't just jump on the guy."

"It almost got to that point, but she loves Regina more than she loves that guy. None of us has the heart to tell Regina, but we're hoping she notices soon. I just don't like how particular he is. Not to mention he likes everything to be scheduled according to plan." Helen said taking another drink of water.

"That guy sounds boring and his name sounds oddly familiar." Nate said.

"Really? You know the guy?" Helen asked.

Nate nodded, "Yeah, one day Carla came home complaining about this guy my parents "recommended" for her. He was really particular, lived on a schedule, and was just boring. She only went on two dates with him before making an excuse to stop seeing him over the phone. She said he was weird, too weird for her. I really hope that's not the same guy." 

"Well Regina has been talking about doing a double date thing, but since Jessica and Aidan are busy I was wondering if you would like to come." Helen trailed off softly looking down at her napkin. She didn't want to push Nate into doing anything he didn't want to do, but when she looked back up and saw his smile she knew that was a silly thought.

"Sure thing I don't mind. I want to meet this guy anyway. Besides we can go out again." Nate said taking Helen's hand in his own.

Helen blushed, "Great I'll call Regina and schedule it. You sure you're not doing anything."

Nate nodded, "Yes I'm sure I'm not doing anything. It's been ages since we've gone out. I've been really busy with trying to help my parents escape bankruptcy so I haven't had any time do to anything fun. Well except recently," He gave Helen another sly smile as Helen giggled, "I know what you mean. I've been pretty busy myself. I've gone over my parent's books so many times I've practically memorized them. I'm glad I got some free time to do something fun."

"Maybe we can have some fun before you have to go home." Nate said smiling.

Helen gave a mysterious smile as she sipped some water. She looked at Nate over the glass, "We'll see..."

Nate smiled, "Yeah we'll see..." Damn it, don't get hard. Don't get hard. He kept repeating to himself. He couldn't help it. He loved seeing Helen give that mysterious smile; a smile that spoke of naughty promises and of things to come. Nate pushed his hormones down as Chris came back with their drinks.

"Ok, Sprite for you and Coke for the lovely lady. I'll be right back with your food." Chris said smiling at Nate and Helen before walking away. Helen smiled sheepishly, "Chris is really nice."

"He's honest too." Nate said smiling as Helen blushed, "Stop it, you're making me blush."

"I can't it's too cute." Nate said smiling.

"Yeah, well, I can make you blush too." Helen said.

Nate raised an eyebrow, "Really? You can? Are you sure you want to try and challenge that?"

Helen nodded, "Indeed I do."

"Ok Helen, but I warn you I do get you to blush a lot. I'm pretty good with words." Nate said smiling smugly.

Helen laughed softly, "You are, but I'm better with my hands. You know that better than anyone don't you Nate." She gave him a little smirk watching the slight pink appear on Nate's cheeks. Nate pushed it back as he sipped his pop, "Oh my cute little kitty I want to continue this game, but it looks like our food is coming back."

"Backing out so soon? That's not like you Nate usually you stay with it until the end." Helen said taking a sip of her coke.

"We've just begun my sweet delicious Helen." Nate said licking his lips before sipping his Sprite. Helen looked down in her cup telling herself not to blush. She wanted to make Nate blush for a change. Nate smiled he loved playing with Helen. She wouldn't back down and she wouldn't think their little game was silly or anything. He missed playing with her like this. It reminded him of their game marathons. When they would spend hours after hours playing a game trying to beat the other's high score. It bought back a lot of good times.

Chris came back with their food in hand. He placed their food down in front of them.

"Ok Fettuccini for the lovely lady and Lasagna for Nate." Chris said after he placed their food down.

Nate smiled, "Thanks Chris,"

Helen smiled, "Thank you." 

Chris nodded, "You're welcome. Hey Nate is this Helen?"

Nate nodded, "Yep it's her. Helen this is Chris. He's knows Tommy or Johnny."

"I know them both. I hope you didn't think I was rude by staring at you." Chris said smiling sheepishly. 

Helen waved it away, "No it's fine. The twins know so many people I lose track sometimes. Hi it's nice to meet you."

"It's nice to meet you. The twins and Nate here tell me so much about you. I'm happy to meet you in person." Chris said smiling. 

Helen smiled, "I'm happy to meet you too. I was wondering who this Chris the twins loved to talk about was."

Chris smiled, "Yeah I'm pretty close to all of them. The twins are great people and I see their sister is as well. Well I better get back to work. Maybe we can hang out after my shift."

"Sure I would love to. I'm going to be at the house today anyway so I'll probably catch you." Helen said.

"I might be over just to mess with Victoria and to hang out with everyone of course." Nate said smiling as Helen shook her head giggling.

Chris laughed, "Sounds like fun. Well see you guys. Nice to meet you Helen," He waved as Helen and Nate waved back.

"See ya Chris." They said smiling as Chris smiled back before going back to the kitchen.

"He's a really nice guy." Helen said as she started eating her food.

Nate nodded, "He is, that kid is great. He's a pretty good athlete too. I think that's how he met the twins through sports."

"Yeah Tommy told me that one day. He always telling me about some crazy thing they get into at school. Johnny says it makes things at school a lot more exciting. It's so good to finally see him." Helen said as Nate nodded, "He talks about Tommy all the time, but it seems he's close to Johnny too. He's always telling me about the tournaments they've been to and the teams they're on. I do like watching their games though."

"They tell me about that too. I also love watching their games too. It's the only time I really watch sports. Well besides the times I play tennis, but anyway I'm really proud that they made it to varsity on their high school teams." Helen said.

"I am too. I can't wait to see their other games and watch them take the gold home." Nate said.

Helen nodded, "Me too." She smiled Nate was like a second brother to Tommy and Johnny. They loved when he would come over and play video games or come over just to hang out. They always knew that Helen and Nate would get together. When they were younger they wished it would happen so Nate would always come over. As they grew older they were happy their wish became true. Now Nate was always over plus Helen was happy. They couldn't ask for more.

Nate smiled back he did love Tommy and Johnny. They were the little brothers he always wanted since he was the youngest in his family. They were both good kids which is why he never understood why their parents always tore into them. They really tore into Tommy since he is a bit lazy and has a shorter fuse than his brother Johnny, but still Nate found no other reason for them to always get into trouble. Nate figures that's another reason why he messes with Victoria so much, but he can't help it. Victoria was too easy to piss off.

During the course of their meal he noticed Helen shifting in her seat. He kept choosing different subjects to distract Helen and make her comfortable, but he could tell it wasn't working. She kept looking over at the side where Nate's aunt's associates were dining. Then she would turn her head back around and try not to let the stares and silent whispers bother her. Nate looked over glaring at them. He didn't like them. They were always trying to run someone's life. Not knowing that a person is in control of their own life, but they didn't see it that way. It made Nate sick everytime they came around. 

Helen tried not to let the comments from Nate's aunt's associates bother her, but she couldn't help it. She was still shaky from her previous fight with her own family. She didn't have enough energy to fight back or ignore them. She tried her hardest to ignore them and just focus on Nate, but it was becoming difficult by the minute. She shifted in her seat as she gripped her fork. She didn't want to cause Nate anymore trouble or stress today. 

She tried taking a breath, but it didn't work it just made her even more uncomfortable. She looked up staring in the cold indifferent eyes of Nate's aunt Linda. She quickly looked down as Linda walked to her seat. Nate glared at his aunt as she started talking with her business partners. He didn't want her to be here. She was going to mess up his nice lunch with Helen. Helen started to feel the beginnings of an anxiety attack happen as the room started to spin around her. She started panting as she suddenly felt hot.

Nate noticed Helen swaying in her seat slightly. She placed her fork down trying to calm her breathing as the room started spinning faster. Nate jumped out of his seat suddenly catching Helen before she fell out of her chair. He cradled her against his chest, "Helen what's wrong?"

"Room spinning...too hot...can't see..." Helen whispered placing a hand over her eyes as she started panting.

"Damn it...come on Helen there are apartments above us. I can take you to the room we go to everytime we come here and end up getting too drunk to go home." Nate said helping Helen stand up as she nodded. She didn't care where she was going as long as she could lay down and get away from the probing eyes and hurtful voices. 

"Oh no is Helen ok?" Chris asked as Nate helped Helen across the restaurant.

Nate shook his head, "No she's having an anxiety attack. I'm going to take her to my family's penthouse suite to help her calm down."

"Ok, I'll have someone send up some water and the rest of your food right away." Chris said.

Nate nodded, "Thanks Chris. Come on let's go Helen."

"Ok, thanks Chris." Helen said softly before resting her head on Nate's chest.

Chris smiled, "No problem guys." 

Nate flashed him a smile before helping Helen across the restaurant to the elevators across the room. Chris looked over seeing Linda look satisfied as she continued talking with her associates. He frowned going over to Ron to tell him what happened.

One day Mrs. Dean you'll get yours. Chris thought glaring at her table before turning to Ron.

*~*~*

Nate talked to her softly trying his hardest to help her calm down. Helen groaned softly as she gripped his shirt like a lifeline. She knew Nate was trying to help, but it was so hard to accept it when she could barely breathe. The world was still spinning around her and she still felt hot, but she was starting to feel better slowly. She didn't mean to have an anxiety attack, but she had them whenever she felt too uncomfortable. She thought she had her spells under control, but she didn't and she hated it. She gripped Nate's shirt tighter as a few tears leaked out her eyes. Nate looked down at Helen. His eyes widening in concern as he watched the tears rolling down her cheeks.

He dried her eyes as he kissed her cheek, "Helen, sweetie, why are you crying?"

"Because I had an anxiety attack and it happened right in front of your aunt too. Now she'll never think I'm strong enough for you. I almost fainted right there in the restaurant." Helen said wiping her eyes as she tried to steady her vision.

"It's not your fault Helen. My aunt is a bitch everyone knows that. I can see why you had an anxiety attack. Do you know how long it took Carla not to break out in a cold sweat when she's around?" Nate said.

"I know, but I should be able to control myself. I worked so hard to keep my emotions in check and not have any anxiety attacks, but no look at me I'm crumbling. All she did was look at me and I-I'm fucking crumbling. It's so irritating." Helen said as she sniffed trying to keep her tears at bay.

Nate wiped her tears away taking her in his arms, "It's ok Helen. It took me, Marc, Vergil, and Carla awhile before we could take on our aunt. She does that to everybody even to my mom and my cool aunt and uncles. You're not the only one who has crumbled before her Helen."

Helen sniffed snuggling into Nate's shirt, "But I'm getting so tired of just crumbling in front of people like her. It's so annoying."

"Helen..." Nate said softly placing a kiss in her hair. He knew that Helen has been standing up for herself since they were kids. People always liked to mess with her since they thought she was such an easy target. That's how they became friends in school. Nate saw her protecting herself one day and decided to help. Helen was so soft and quiet she never messed with anyone. She hated fighting and would avoid unnecessary fights or just let herself get bullied until she's so stressed out she's passing out from the tension. Or lashing out at her bully that Diane and Nate would hold her back. As they became older though Helen started to fight back; she even got into a fight with one of her bullies. 




Please Don't Cry Ch. 02



Nate was so proud of Helen for standing up for herself, but for awhile she started to abuse her power. She became a bully to her own bullies, but she didn't want to become the one thing she didn't like. She also didn't want to be the weak girl that couldn't even stand up for herself. She just wanted to go through her life without any conflicts. Nate could understand her reasoning. He did get tired of fighting his aunt on a daily basis.

He talked to her softly as Helen continued to beat herself up. Whenever she would become angry again the room would start spinning. She stopped, but then she would get angry all over again. Nate kissed her cheek as the elevator dinged telling them that they were on their floor. Nate helped her walk out of the elevator going towards his family's penthouse. He put in the code looking down at Helen who was now frowning. She wiped her eyes, "Damn bitch I swear I'm going to get her back."

"I know believe me I can relate to you on that one." Nate said as he opened the door helping Helen inside.

Helen sniffed walking inside as she fought to keep herself from passing out. It's been awhile since she had a panic attack this bad before. The last time she had one this bad was after she gave a presentation in her father's boardroom with Lilly and the twins. She leaned against Nate taking in his smooth scent as he sat her on the bed. He placed a kiss on her forehead, "I'll be back."

Helen nodded as Nate jogged to the bathroom. She looked down at her hands. Nate is always here for me. Ever since I can remember he has helped me and protected me. I wish I knew how to pay him back. She thought looking over at Nate who walked back over to her with a damp washcloth. He kneeled down in front of her placing the washcloth against her forehead. She noticed the muscles working under his shirt as he leaned forward placing his forehead against the washcloth keeping it in place. 

"Has the room stopped spinning?" Nate asked softly.

Helen nodded, "Yes and I'm not so hot anymore."

Nate smiled, "Good I'm glad you're feeling better Helen. Is the washcloth helping any?"

Helen nodded, "Yeah it feels really good."

"I'm glad," Nate said smiling as he closed his eyes. Helen smiled as she looked him over. The shirt he wore was pretty tight showing the toned muscles underneath. His jeans did a good job of hiding the tight ass and strong legs that lie underneath. On top of having a good body Nate was also so sweet and understanding. Even when they have their little fights or when he's being stubborn he could still be sweet. He even put up with her when she becomes stubborn or when she hits a wall with her emotions. Even now when she had a panic attack he was right here with her making sure she was ok. She smiled knowing how she could repay Nate.

He opened his eyes giving her a quick kiss as the cloth fell between their faces. They laughed as Nate caught it. He smiled, "Well let me go put this back. You go and relax I'll be right back."

"Ok," Helen said as she nodded. 

Nate placed a soft kiss on her lips before pulling away. He squeezed her shoulder before getting up. He walked towards the bathroom as Helen admired the view from the bed. She smiled as a small plan formed in her head. She undid her shoes loving the relief they provided as she pulled the ribbon out of her hair letting her black hair flow freely. She pulled down her tank top showing some cleavage as she pulled her skirt up. She moved backwards on the king size bed until she was lying in the middle of it. She sat up leaning back on her elbows as she moved a leg up moving her skirt in the process. Now she just waited for Nate to be done. She smiled she knew he would love this.

"Ok Helen I have another washcloth ready in the bathroom if you need...one..." Nate said as he walked back in the room. His eyes widening as he looked at Helen. He could feel himself harden as his eyes trailed over her body. She looked so welcoming, so deliciously hot he could feel his body stir as he licked his lips. 

Helen smiled, "Oh Nate...come here...I want to thank you..."

Nate groaned softly as he walked over to the bed. He got on the bed crawling over to her. Helen smiled biting her lip as he straddled her waist. He smiled as he leaned down brushing his lips against hers hearing Helen moan softly. He pulled back smiling at her, "What do you want to thank me for?"

"For helping me out again, if you weren't here I probably would have fainted right in the restaurant." Helen said running her hands up and down Nate's back then down to rest on his behind.

Nate groaned placing a small kiss on Helen's lips before pulling away again, "You know I don't mind. I'll always help you Helen. You help me control my temper when it comes to my aunt. Back in the day I would have ran over and started a fight with her, but now I can look at her without feeling the need to fight. You help me I help you it's only natural Helen."

Helen smiled wrapping her arms around his neck as she leaned up. She pressed her lips against Nate's in a soft kiss as Nate groaned running his hands up and down her hips. Helen moaned licking Nate's bottom lip as Nate groaned opening his mouth above Helen's. Helen deepened the kiss pushing against Nate as Nate groaned falling back on the bed with Helen on top. She ran her fingers through his hair pulling it slightly as her tongue danced with his. Nate groaned wrapping his arms around her waist as he pushed up into her. 

Helen moaned softly in the kiss feeling Nate's excitement press against her. She broke the kiss smiling down at him as she ran her fingers through his hair again. Nate smiled rubbing his hands up and down her hips as she moved forward. Nate groaned sliding off her white shirt. Helen slipped her fingers underneath Nate's shirt, "I know that's why I want to thank you Nate. For all the help you've given me."

Nate groaned as her fingers brushed against his stomach, "Helen..."

Helen leaned down pressing a kiss against his neck as he moaned softly, "Nate...you feel really good."

Nate groaned sliding his hands underneath her tank top as Helen started kissing his neck. She knew that one of Nate's spots was his neck. She smiled when she sucked on the side of his neck hearing him moan under her.

"Helen...ahh..." Nate groaned pressing his fingers against her back. 

"Nate... ahh...you taste really good too." Helen said softly pressing kisses up and down his neck. Nate groaned as he pushed up against Helen again, "You feel really good too...ahh..." he moaned as Helen started to kiss down his body. She moved up again taking off his black t-shirt as she moved her hips against him. She smiled as Nate moaned trying to sit up to push Helen on her back, but Helen wouldn't let him. She pressed down harder on top of him moaning softly at the feel of his hardened length against her.

"I know you want to...fuck me...right..." Helen said breathlessly as she started rocking against him.

Nate nodded, "Yes...you know I do..." he moaned softly taking her hand. He started placing kisses on her fingers.

Helen moaned as she leaned down running her fingers through his hair again, "I know, but this time...it's my turn." She said softly closing the gap between them with a searing kiss. Nate groaned wrapping his arms around Helen's neck as she slipped her hands underneath his white shirt. He loved it when Helen used that soft sexy voice. He shuddered slightly when she blew softly in his ear, "What do you want me to do Nate? Kiss you? Rub you? Place my hot mouth around your hard...arousal."

She giggled softly when Nate groaned pulling her head down to kiss her again. He pushed his tongue through her lips running a hand through her hair. Helen moaned rocking her hips as her tongue danced with Nate's. She pulled up Nate's shirt taking it off. She threw it over the side of the bed leaning down to kiss him again. Nate groaned as Helen ran her nails lightly over his sides. Their tongues danced with each other once more before she broke the kiss panting softly. She kissed down Nate's neck running her hands up and down his sides now. Nate groaned running his fingers through Helen's hair as she kissed down his body. Nate moaned loving the sensations of Helen's lips against his stomach and abs. He chuckled softly when Helen flicked her tongue against his stomach. 

Helen leaned up as she smiled, "Your stomach is still ticklish I see."

Nate panted as he looked up at Helen, "Yeah...it's something I can't control. My stomach is still pretty ticklish."

Helen smiled nipping his stomach softly, "I know, that's still really cute Nate." She giggled at the soft blush covering his cheeks as she continued to kiss and nip his stomach. He groaned writhing under Helen as she worked on his pants. She undid his belt sliding his pants down as her mouth continued working on his stomach. Nate made a sound which sounded like something between a chuckle and a moan. His stomach is still sensitive even now as an adult. It was something Helen loved to use against him during their tickle wars when they were children. He groaned when Helen dipped her tongue in his belly button. It seems that she was still using this little known fact against him, but he loved it. His sensitive stomach always gave him a weird feeling, but it was a pleasurable one.

Helen kissed down his body running her hands over his hips and thighs. Nate groaned knowing where Helen was going. He tugged on her hair as she looked up at him, "Yes Nate?"

Nate took a breath running a hand through her hair, "Are you sure you want to? You don't have to do it if you don't want to."

Helen smiled, this man was too much sometimes, "It's ok I want to."

Nate flushed as he nodded moaning softly at the thought of Helen's mouth on him. Sure he dreamed about it and wanted nothing more for that to happen, but would she do it? He looked down at her as she smiled back up at him. He moaned Oh fuck she's going to do it. She's going to do it.

Helen kept the smile on her face as she lowered Nate's blue boxers slowly as his erection sprang free. She licked her lips as she looked at it for a couple of seconds. She wrapped her hand around his arousal hearing Nate groaned beneath her. 

"You're so hard Nate so...so...hard." Helen moaned softly moving her hand up and down his shaft. Nate moaned, "God, Helen, don't stop...don't stop..."

"You're so hard...how come?" Helen breathed giving him a sly smile.

Nate moaned putting an arm over his eyes as he panted, "You...because of you...fuck...you're so damn hot and this feels so good."

Helen smiled feeling a familiar wetness between her legs at Nate's gasps and moans. She didn't know how hot it would be to hear Nate pant and moan underneath her. She now knows why Nate did the same to her all the time. She leaned down blowing air over his erection as she kept moving her hand. Nate groaned thrusting up in her hand as Helen hovered over him. She licked his head experimentally hearing Nate groan above her. He turned his head panting deeply as the aftershocks of pleasure raked through his body. 

"Again...do it again..." Nate panted fighting the urge to push Helen's head down on his cock. It felt so good when she licked him that he didn't know how to react. Plus when Helen licked him she didn't try to bite him like Miranda did on numerous occasions. He wanted it again. He wanted to feel her lips on him again.

"Helen...please...suck me..." Nate groaned.

Helen smirked at the needy moan Nate gave, "If I do..."

"I swear I'll lick you and love you all night. Just please...do it again." Nate panted as Helen moaned feeling her arousal grow at his words.

"Ok," She leaned down taking Nate's shaft in her mouth slowly as Nate groaned running his fingers through her hair. She tried to take in as much as she could without gagging. Nate felt wave after wave of pleasure wash over him as Helen inched down lower. Once she was down halfway she started to move her head up and down as she teased his slit with her tongue. Nate groaned, "Fuck...Helen...ahh..." 

Helen moaned around his shaft the vibrations sending a pleasurable jolt through his body making Nate moan loudly in the process. He gripped the sheets panting loudly as Helen moaned moving her hand in time with her head. She didn't mind tasting Nate. She thought that going down on him would feel weird or taste weird. It didn't taste weird nor did it feel weird. She liked his fingers wrapped in her hair tugging it lightly everytime she gave a hard suck. She liked the breathless moans leaving his lips everytime she bobbed her head or try to push him more in her mouth. She didn't even mind the salty taste of his cum that much. It was a new flavor, but it wasn't disgusting. 

Nate groaned fighting the urge not to buck in Helen's mouth. He never thought it would feel so amazing. He could tell she was trying to pace herself and not gag around his shaft. He could understand, but the sensations going through him made almost all logical thought leave his mind. This was becoming too much for him. Her soft moans, lips, and hands working him to completion were enough to push him closer and closer to the edge. He gasped loudly when Helen dipped her tongue in the silt. That did it. 

Nate moaned, "HELEN...HELEN...I'M...I'M..."

Helen gave him one last hard suck before Nate groaned tightening his hold in Helen's hair slightly as he came. He didn't mean to come in her mouth, but she didn't pull him away in time. She didn't seem to mind as she drank his essence greedily making Nate's eyes roll in the back of his head slightly. When she felt the first spurt it surprised her at first, but after the second and the third one Helen didn't mind the salty essence going down her throat. It wasn't at all disgusting like she thought it would be. Once Nate was done she leaned up on her knees licking her lips. She giggled at the lazy smile Nate gave her. He sat up a bit leaning against his elbows as he panted softly. 

"I didn't mean to cum in your mouth. I hope you didn't mind." Nate said moving a strand of hair away from his face.

Helen shook her head, "No I didn't mind, it didn't taste that bad. In fact it's quite a unique taste not too salty yet not too sweet either."

Nate chuckled, "You make me sound like a delectable dish." He moved his legs away from Helen pulling his pants and boxers off completely.

Helen smiled licking her lips again, "Well you are very good to eat." She pulled off her blue tank top now sitting in nothing but her black skirt and black bra. Nate smiled, "You are too my sweet piece of chocolate."

Helen felt her face flush slightly as she smiled, "You're my sweet piece of white chocolate with a sweet cream filling."

It was Nate's turn now to flush slightly as he smiled, "I never knew you could talk so dirty Helen."

Helen giggled, "Oh it's just something I picked up from somebody I know."

Nate smirked, "Oh really?"

Helen smiled, "Yeah really, well, Nate I'm going to go wash my mouth out. I don't know if you would want to kiss me with..." She started before Nate sat up wrapping his arms around her waist as he pressed his lips against hers. She moaned as Nate deepened the kiss taking this opportunity to push her on her back. Helen groaned as she felt Nate start to stir against her. They broke the kiss panting softly as Nate pressed a kiss on the side of her neck.

"Yes I want to kiss you. I don't mind the taste of myself. In fact I like it mixed with yours." Nate whispered against her lips.

Helen groaned running her fingers through his hair, "Nate..."

Nate kissed her neck again, "Helen...when do you have to be at your parents' house?"

"L-Later on today. Why?" Helen asked moaning softly as Nate eased his hands in between her thighs. He moved his fingers up until his fingers pressed against her wetness. Helen bit her lip as she moaned moving her body against Nate's fingers. He smiled as he pressed a kiss against her neck.

"Because before you take your turn again I would like a turn my sweet kitty," Nate whispered in Helen's ear as she moaned softly.

I know, I know it's evil to end it this way isn't it haha. Well I will finish this scene in chapter 3 and will probably put another little scene between Helen and Nate. I'll also go into depth with Helen's family in the next chapter. I will also go into depth with Nate's family and their friends, but that won't be until later on. I'll probably do a separate chapter with Adam and Jake explaining the situation Nate described earlier. I hope I did the scene with Helen going down on Nate right. It's been awhile since I wrote something involving a male and female couple. So I hoped I pulled it off right. I hope you enjoyed reading it because I enjoyed writing it. Until next time see you later everyone. 



Please Don't Cry Ch. 03



"Nate..." Helen moaned softly as Nate slipped his hand along the inside of her panties touching her slick heat. Nate groaned increasing the kisses along her neck as he slipped a finger inside her. Helen moaned gripping his shoulders as she arched into him. Nate groaned he loved how wet Helen became from his ministrations. It sent a pleasurable jolt through him each time. He started placing kisses up and down Helen's neck as he moved his finger inside her. Helen moaned softly wrapping her arms around his neck as she started rocking against his finger. Her skirt restricted her movement slightly as she tried opening her legs wider for his second finger. Nate leaned towards her ear, "Helen...I'm gonna make you forget..."

"Forget what?" Helen said softly moaning when Nate pushed his two fingers deeper inside her.

"Anything bad I'm gonna make you forget..." Nate whispered feeling Helen shiver under him.

She looked up at him hoping she still didn't look uneasy, "Nate..."

"Helen..." Nate said softly placing light kisses along her jaw, moving his fingers inside her. Helen moaned softly arching up into him, her hands finding a place in his hair.

"Forget everything bad...I'm going to help you create some good memories." Nate said softly laying kisses down her neck to her collarbone.

Helen moaned pulling up her skirt so she could have more movement with her legs. She started panting softly as Nate started moving his fingers faster. He loved hearing her small pants and whimpers of pleasure in each breath. Helen could feel all the stress and anxiety from earlier disappear as she started grinding against Nate's fingers.

Nate groaned placing kisses over her collarbone, neck, and jaw while his fingers searched for the special spot inside her. He smirked when he brushed against it loving the gasp that fell from her lips. She moaned wrapping her arms around his neck, "Nate...ahh..."

"I love when you say my name Helen...it turns me on so much." Nate whispered pressing against her spot again.

Helen moaned louder rocking harder against Nate's fingers. "I...ahh...love when you...touch me...ahh..." She arched into his touch her nails digging in his back lightly. Nate groaned moving his fingers inside her one more time before pulling them out. He smiled at Helen's frustrated moan, "Helen...I..." He started when Helen pulled his head down capturing his lips in a heated kiss.

Nate groaned closing his eyes as he kissed Helen back with the same heat. He ran his hand over Helen's stomach and thighs loving the soft sighs falling from her lips, going into the kiss. Nate licked Helen's bottom lip. Helen groaned opening her mouth under him as Nate moaned at the invitation. Helen moaned her tongue dancing with Nate's as he continued running his hands up and down her thighs. Her breaths started to become deeper as Nate's hand slipped inside bra. She broke the kiss her pants growing harder as Nate started to touch and caress her breasts. He leaned up slipping the straps off her shoulders as Helen sat up a bit to help him.

Once the bra was off Nate cupped Helen's breasts in his hands. He started caressing them slowly rolling her nipples between his forefinger and thumb. Helen groaned as she arched up against him. She loved when Nate touched her chest. It caused such nice sensations to go through her body. She moaned moving her body against Nate's as he started to squeeze her breasts gently. Nate moaned rocking against her, "Helen your breasts are so soft. I could play with them all day." He squeezed her nipples gently to emphasis his point.

Helen moaned, "If I let you do that...we would never leave the bedroom..."

Nate chuckled, "Would that be a bad thing Helen?"

Helen opened her mouth to respond, but her words died the minute Nate's hot mouth enveloped her nipple. She turned her head to the side her moans growing the more Nate licked and sucked on the hardened nub. His other hand playing with her nipple as Helen ran her fingers through his hair. Nate licked her nipple before sucking gently on the nub. Helen groaned tugging and pulling Nate's hair gently. Nate moaned he loved when Helen would run her fingers through his hair. He loved placing kisses on her sweet skin hearing the delicious sounds coming from her.

He left Helen's nipple with a pop before going to her left side. He gave that one the same attention as the last one. He licked the nub gently before sucking on it. His fingers would roll her other nipple before pinching the nub tenderly. He moaned softly around it. He couldn't get enough and from the sounds Helen were making neither could she. He gave her nipple one more suck, before leaning up and straddling her waist. He smiled looking at Helen and the pleasured expression on her face. He leaned down pressing his lips against hers in another heated kiss.

Helen moaned wrapping her arms around Nate's neck as Nate deepened the kiss. Helen moaned softly from the jolt she felt every time her sensitive nipples brushed against his chest. Nate groaned his hands unzipping Helen's skirt, slipping the piece of clothing off her hips. Helen writhed underneath him, her legs now free. She opened her legs as Nate slipped in between them. He broke the kiss placing a small one against her lips before placing kisses down her neck. Helen moaned moving her head to the side as Nate placed kisses up and down her neck.

He leaned towards her ear placing his hands on her panties. He kissed the shell of her ear as Helen made a pleased noise that sounded like a purr. He chuckled, "You're so much like a cat. It's so cute."

Helen smiled, "I can't help it...it feels good..."

Nate smiled placing a kiss on the shell of her ear chuckling at the pleased sound Helen made again. He nuzzled her cheek, "So cute...so hot my little kitty..."

Helen mewed running her hands down his back, "So good..."

Nate growled softly placing another kiss by her ear. He rubbed her panties as Helen writhed under him. She gripped his neck as she closed her eyes, "Nate..."

"Helen..." Nate groaned rubbing the material again as he looked at her asking for permission. Helen nodded as she opened her eyes lifting her hips up, "Please..."

Nate kissed her cheek as he nodded slipping her panties off. He threw it in the pile of clothes before turning back to her. He leaned down nuzzling her neck as his hands touched and rubbed her thighs. Helen moaned nuzzling her head against him. It amazed Helen at the change of Nate's demeanor in the bedroom. Just hours before he was more primal ripping her clothes apart and taking her until she almost screamed herself hoarse. Now he was gentle nuzzling her neck, giving her sweet kisses, and touching and rubbing her skin. As if he wanted to keep it in his memory.

In his own way, he was making her feel better. Her previous encounter with his aunt was in the back of her mind as she lost herself in Nate's sweet words and touches. She smiled as she nuzzled Nate back. He continued to amaze her more and more. She started touching his back moving her hands in circles as Nate licked and kissed her collarbone. He was relieved he didn't feel any stress coming from her anymore. Helen already has enough on her plate. She didn't need his aunt to add to it, but now wasn't the time to think about that; not when Helen was rubbing against him making the sweetest little noises.

He started moving against her. Helen moaned feeling a jolt go through her at the feel of Nate's hardness against her slick core. She gripped his back pushing back against him as Nate groaned pushing back. He started placing kisses up and down her neck as he grounded his hardness against her harder. Helen moaned his name running her fingers through his hair as she reeled in the pleasure going through her body. Nate groaned against her neck feeling pleasure wash over him as he licked her neck.

Helen moaned she couldn't take this anymore. She had to have Nate inside her soon. She placed her hands on his shoulders as she leaned up towards his ear. She moaned at every breathless moan of her name. She kissed his neck almost losing herself in the sensations before her hazy mind remembered her original objective. She leaned towards his ear again, "Nate...Nate..."

Nate groaned he stopped working on the hickey on her neck as he nuzzled his cheek against hers, "Yeah...ahh..."

"Inside...I want you inside..." Helen moaned taking his hand, leading it to her wet core. She moaned when he started rubbing her clit stimulating her body further. Nate groaned as he kissed her neck, "You want me here..."

Helen nodded as she arched her back, "Yes..."

"You want me to go deep..." Nate whispered.

Helen nodded quickly rubbing against him, "Yes...yes..."

Nate moaned kissing her deeply swallowing her moans as she gripped his back. She broke the kiss panting loudly, "Nate...please...now..."

Nate groaned biting his lip his self-control couldn't last long whenever she used that wanton tone. He positioned his hard cock over the entrance to her warm inviting body. He started rubbing against her moaning at the pleasurable jolt that went through his body. Helen moaned moving her hips as she gripped his back harder. Nate bit his lip willing his body to stop before he cum right there. He looked at Helen groaning at the wanton look in her eyes. Nate took a breath releasing it as he leaned down to kiss her.

During their kiss, Nate slid inside her tight heat slowly. Helen groaned breaking the kiss to breathe as Nate turned her head back connecting their lips once again. She gripped his back as he pushed in slowly. Nate kissed her neck as Helen gasped rubbing her cheek against his own. Nate started panting against her neck as he pushed his cock in all the way. Helen groaned as she closed her eyes feeling Nate's arousal inside her. It didn't hurt like the first time, but it still felt a bit new to her. Nate moaned softly that even though they had fun earlier she was still tight as before.

Once he was inside her, they stilled for a moment. Their heavy breathing echoed around the room. After awhile Helen moved her hips leaning towards Nate's ear, "Move, Nate, move..."

Nate groaned as he started moving his hips slowly. Helen moaned gripping Nate's back as she started moving her hips. Nate groaned placing a kiss on her neck as he increased his pace. Helen groaned running her fingers through Nate's hair as Nate moaned placing kisses along her neck and collarbone. He loved being inside her feeling her walls pull him in deeper and deeper with each thrust. The way she would grip his hair drove him crazy. It took him everything not to grind Helen into the bed beneath them.

Helen groaned she loved Nate's slow pace it showed her how much he cared, but she didn't want it slow this time. She licked the shell of his ear loving the shiver that went through him. She whispered, "Nate...faster...please..."

"Damn you have to go...fuck...to your parents' house...ahh...soon." Nate groaned trying to keep his pace and not agree with the annoying voice in the back of his mind. Helen smiled moaning when he brushed her spot inside her. She moaned softly, "I don't care...fuck me Nate...hard..."

Nate groaned feeling his self-control leave as he picked up his pace. He laid his hands on the side of her hips as he moved his hips looking for the secret spot inside her. When Helen gasped tangling her fingers in his hair, he knew he found it. He smiled pressing a kiss against the soft skin of her neck, as he started moving again. He started rolling his hips making sure to hit her spot with every thrust. Helen couldn't stop the moans that left her lips as her body shook from pleasure. She pulled his hair lightly, "Yes Nate please...don't stop!"

"Fuck...Helen...pull my hair again..." Nate groaned.

Helen moaned loudly pulling his hair as Nate growled softly. He buried his face in her neck as he panted, "Yes...fuck yes...again..."

Helen pulled his hair with every hard thrust he made causing her body moan and gasp different things. Nate groaned he loved when Helen lost her inhibitions. When she became demanding, wanton, and needy under him he never saw her more sexy. It's something he's wanted Helen to do for years. She's always been so wound up. If she wasn't nervous about the kids at school she was nervous about her family. There were only certain times she could let everything go free. When she could care about her well being and nothing else. It felt great. It felt even better knowing he had help in that.

Helen loved that Nate could help her let go. She could become everything she dreamed about secretly. On those nights when she would let her mind travel to her fantasies of being submissive and the different scenarios she would create. She thought she would mind at first, but that was only her logical mind talking. The part of her that created the nervous, apprehensive person people saw everyday. She knew what she wanted. She wanted someone to love her and fuck her the way she wanted. She wanted to forget everything about the world and lose her body and mind in pleasure. She loved that she was able to do that with Nate.

Helen moaned when Nate pushed her closer wrapping his arms around her waist. His speed didn't let up, but Helen didn't want him to do that. She continued to cry out loving the jolt of pleasure that rolled through her body every time Nate pressed against her spot. Nate groaned licking a trail up her neck as he leaned towards her ear, "You're so hot this way. When you're under me...I fucking love this..."

Helen opened her mouth to speak, but nothing came out except her labored breathing. She gripped his hair, "N-Nate..."

Nate groaned, "God I love when you say my name. Again...Helen...again..." He thrust hard inside her to emphasize his point loving the way Helen near screamed his name. Nate moaned, "I love it...fuck...so good..."

"Nate...Nate...I'm...I'm..." Helen groaned feeling her release coming for her. Nate moaned in the crook of her neck. He didn't want to finish until he heard his name fall from Helen's lips again. He leaned towards her ear, "Cum...Helen...cum..."

Helen moaned loudly arching her back as release claimed her. She gripped Nate's neck as she rode out her orgasm loving the pleasure that washed over her in waves. Nate groaned as Helen's body squeezed him triggering his release. He moaned burying his face in Helen's neck as he rode out his own release. When his body finished shaking, he rested his forehead against her shoulder. Helen ran her fingers lazily through his hair breathing deeply. Once their breaths calmed down they looked at each other. They leaned in slowly kissing each other softly as their bodies calmed down. They broke the kiss slowly, smiling, as they relaxed against each other. Nate nuzzled Helen's neck as Helen ran her fingers through his hair.

"So tell me how do you feel now?" Nate asked.

Helen smiled, "I feel pretty good now. I'll probably be a bit sore, but it's worth it."

Nate smiled as he nuzzled her neck, "You're going to kill me one day. I know it."

Helen giggled, "At least it'll be a happy death."

Nate smiled as he nodded, "That's true it would be. I would be perfectly happy to die this way. All huddled against you with your fingers in my hair. That would make me happy."

Helen giggled, "I can see that, but I don't know if I would want you to die inside me. It would feel weird."

"Why? Because I would be really hard," Nate said as Helen nodded, "Yeah that's true you would be struck will rigor mortis then I would be really sore and wouldn't be able to move."

Nate laughed, "You're the only girl I know who's only worried about their lover dying is the fact that they would die inside her. Not to mention, that the rigor mortis would make her extra sore. Helen you crack me up sometimes I swear."

Helen smiled, "Then my work is done."

Nate returned the smile as he leaned up placing a soft kiss on Helen's lips. Helen returned the kiss her fingers continuing to play in Nate's hair. They kissed softly for a few more moments before pulling away. Nate snuggled against her neck placing small kisses against her skin.

Helen squirmed a little under him, "Nate, you know if we start again we're not going to stop."

"That's the point..." Nate trailed off placing kisses along her neck his hand going down to rub her hips. Helen moaned softly running her fingers through his hair, "Nate..."

"Helen..." Nate whispered his kisses going lower. Helen started to lose herself again until her phone went off. Barbie Girl started playing taking both Helen and Nate out of their daze. Helen looked up at Nate, "Want me to get that?"

"Hmm not really, but isn't that Lilly's ringtone?" Nate asked.

Helen nodded, "Yep it is,"

"Hmm well since it's Lilly I think you should answer it." Nate said.

"Ok, but I don't want to get up. Get it for me?" Helen asked in her sweetest voice.

Nate smiled, "You're lucky you're so cute. Ok I'll get it." He gave Helen a quick kiss before sliding out of her. Helen moaned softly at the loss. She opened her eyes looking over at Nate. She blinked, "Yes?"

"Nothing it's just...the sounds you make, makes me want to take you again." Nate said smiling at the way Helen pulled the cover over her face.

"Shush I don't make that many noises." Helen said puffing out her cheeks.

"I'm going to explain to you the flaw in that statement once I find your phone." Nate said.

Helen threw a pillow at him, "Shut up,"

Nate dodged it as he stuck his tongue out at her, "Missed me,"

"I'm not going to miss next time." Helen said.

Nate laughed, "We'll see, now where is your phone?"

"Um it's in my skirt pocket." Helen said.

Nate looked around for the black skirt he took off earlier. He made a triumphant noise when he picked it up, "Found it, ok, hello,"

"Hi Nate," Lilly said.

Nate chuckled, "How did you know it was me?"

"Because I know Helen went over to your house. She always goes over there when mom and the others are being a bitch to her." Lilly said.

Nate chuckled again, "Yeah that's true, but only because it's a safe haven Lilly."

Lilly giggled from the other end, "I know, but I know there's another reason why she goes over there."

Nate chuckled he could feel Lilly giving him a sly smirk over the phone, "Well it's the same reason you visit your friend Antonio's."

"Hey this isn't me we're talking about here it's Helen. Anyway is she nearby?" Lilly asked.

Nate nodded, "Yeah she is, want me to give the phone to her?"

"Yep, well, she isn't busy is she?"

"Not anymore," Nate said narrowly dodging the second pillow thrown at him.

Lilly giggled, "Ok, well let me speak to her. If she can speak that is."

Nate laughed, "She can don't worry and here she is." He placed the phone's speaker against his neck as he walked back over to the bed. He handed the phone to Helen taking a seat next to her. Helen accepted the phone, "Hello, Lilly it's me."

"Hi Helen, I'm surprised you can talk. I thought you wouldn't be able to." Lilly joked as Helen narrowed her eyes, "Oh ha, ha very funny. Now what's up? Are you over there already? I know you went over a friend's house earlier."

"Yeah we're all here. We looked over a couple of things, but we're mostly bumming around until you come. You're still coming by right?" Lilly asked.

Helen nodded, "Yes I'm still coming over don't worry. I won't let you and the boys be eaten alive in that lion's den."

"Great I was thinking that maybe we would have to leave. I know mom and dad wants us to help look over the books again, for the umpteenth time, but I'm not doing it without you. Last time I had to do it by myself. I can't begin to tell you how nerve wracking that was." Lilly said.

"Tell me about it I know how you feel. There have been many times were I had to read the books by myself. I know it can be very stressful, but don't fret I will be over there." Helen said.




Please Don't Cry Ch. 03



"Ok, good, well I'll see you in a bit then."

"Ok, Lil,"

"Oh and before I go Helen watch out when you come over here. Mom and dad have been acting weird, well weirder than usual."

"What do you mean?"

"Well it's like they're on a shorter fuse than normal. I don't think it has to do with the recent turn in the economy either."

"Great that's something to look forward to."

"Yeah, just thought I give you the heads up,"

"Ok, thanks Lil,"

"No problem, see you a bit Helen."

"Ok see you," Helen sighed as she closed her phone.

Nate rubbed her hand, "What's wrong?"

"My parents seem to be on some other type of stuff today. Lilly called to give me the heads up. She said she doesn't think it has anything to do with the crappy economy either. I don't know if I can deal with something like that so soon." Helen said burying her face in her hands.

Nate cast a sad look at Helen who moments ago was laughing and joking with him. Now she was on the verge of tears again. He shook his head moving closer to Helen as he wrapped his arms around her shoulders pulling her into a hug. He kissed her forehead rocking her slowly as Helen relaxed in his arms. He grinned as he nuzzled her cheek. When he didn't get a response he nuzzled her cheek again he smiled in relief when she giggled softly.

"Nate how can I be sad when you nuzzle me like that?" Helen asked giggling.

Nate smiled, "That's the plan. See you can't be sad if I nuzzle you like this." He nuzzled her cheek again as Helen laughed, "Ok, ok you win. You're right it's hard for me to be sad when you do something so adorable, but Nate..." She started when Nate kissed her. He slid his arms around her waist pulling her against him as he licked her bottom lip. Helen fell into the kiss wrapping her arms around his neck as she opened her mouth. Nate wasted no time tasting her as Helen moaned softly her tongue meeting Nate's in a familiar dance.

Their bodies started stirring again as continued kissing deeply. Helen ran her fingers through Nate's hair as Nate rubbed her back. They broke apart slowly panting harshly as their eyes met. Helen could see Nate's eyes becoming cloudy with lust once more. She placed her hand against his cheek softly, "Nate...I..."

"I know that you just had a big argument with your parents, but I want you to know you're not by yourself. If things become too much, then go play games with Lilly and the boys. I'll be over a bit later to hang out if you want. I just don't...want you to try and hurt yourself again." Nate said softly taking Helen's hand in his own gently. He placed a kiss on her wrist before looking up at her.

Helen blinked in surprise before her eyes soften in concern, "Ok if my parents tear into me again I'll try not to get too mad. I won't hurt myself either."

Nate smiled, "Good now what time is it?"

"Um it's 1:15 why?" Helen asked.

Nate gave a mischievous smile, "That means we have enough time to have some more fun." He leaned towards her neck placing soft kisses along the surface as his hands traveled lower. Helen moaned, "Wait...Nate shouldn't we go clean up first?"

Nate stopped his kisses as he pulled back. He thought about it for a moment before nodding, "Sure we can clean up together."

Helen nodded, "Ok,"

Nate got up from the bed as Helen got up behind him. She started to cover herself when Nate slid the sheet down. Helen looked over at him Nate shook his head, "It's going to be gone anyway why waste a perfectly good sheet?"

Helen smiled sheepishly as she lowered the sheet, "Ok,"

Nate grinned as he walked to the bathroom. Helen followed behind him into the spacious room. She looked around the bathroom taking in all it's features. She was always amazed at the different bathroom designs of different penthouses. The one they were in had a simple style of blue and white. There was a vanity, a toilet, a walk in shower, and a Jacuzzi like tub. She noticed that the shower and the tub were big enough for two people. Nate wrapped his arms around her waist from behind placing a kiss on the back of her neck.

"So what do you think of the bathroom?" Nate asked.

"It's pretty I like the simple white and blue style." Helen said leaning against Nate.

"It is nice, but you know what would make it better?" Nate asked.

Helen shook her head, "No what would make it better?"

"You against the tiles crying out for more..." Nate whispered moving his hand down her thigh slowly.

Helen swallowed her legs opening as Nate's finger rubbed against her. She gripped his arms moaning softly, "Nate..."

"Helen..." Nate breathed in between heated kisses as he led Helen to the tub.

While they were starting another round of fun, Chris knocked on the door to their room. When he didn't hear anything he figured they were sleep. Chris was very worried about Helen. He didn't like the way Linda scared her like that. Chris, Ron, and the other servers gave Linda a hard time during her meal. They didn't tell the chef for fear that he would do something to her food, but holding her food for forty-five minutes to an hour was enough. Chris, Ron, and the other servers felt a certain level of victory when Linda fumed.

Chris chuckled evilly, That's what she gets. The best part is since it was such a big order she can't complain that much about it. He chuckled again as he knocked on their door.

"Hello, room service," Chris said blinking in confusion when he didn't hear anything.

"Nate? Helen? Are you there?" Chris said still hearing nothing in the other room.

Hmm well if they're sleep I can just roll this in and they can finish it later. Chris thought fishing the hotel keys out of his pocket. He opened the door rolling the tray with their food in the room. He looked around seeing different clothes sprawled on the floor. His ears picking up the unmistakable noises of love making as he left the tray and quickly left the room. He leaned against the door placing a hand over his mouth as he took a breath. He bit back a chuckle, I had no idea Helen could be so loud. Well now I know that she's ok. I should go and tell Ron that everything is fine now. He got off the door walking to the elevator. He could still Helen's moans for more as he rode down. He shook his head he couldn't think of his friend's sister in that situation.

Though I had to admit that was hot. Chris thought before shaking his head, Bad thoughts, bad sexy thoughts, He pushed that back the minute he stepped off the elevator.

Meanwhile in the bathroom Nate could have sworn he heard a door open. He opened his mouth to tell Helen, but she sealed his mouth with her own quickly getting rid of any current thought in his mind. As he continued to push into Helen's willing body, he knew he could tell her later.

*~*~*~*

"W-Wow I didn't know that tub was so big." Helen said walking out the bathroom in one of the hotel robes.

Nate nodded following behind her in a similar robe, "Yeah I didn't know it was that big either. I mean I knew it was big, but wow."

Helen giggled, "It was fun though. I'm really getting used to doing it in the bathroom."

Nate chuckled, "I'm glad I'm exposing you to new things."

Helen laughed, "Yeah you are thanks for that."

"Anytime, anytime that's my job after all." Nate said as Helen laughed, "I see," She looked over noticing the tray of food that wasn't there before. She blinked curiously, as she walked over, "Hey Nate look it's our food."

Nate ran a hand through his hair combing out the tangles as he walked over to her. He slid another arm around her waist as he smiled, "Yeah it is, when did this get here?"

"Chris must have bought it up when we were in the bathroom." Helen said.

Nate smirked, "I wonder if he heard anything..." He chuckled as Helen bit her lip shyly, "I hope not. We were pretty loud."

"You were pretty loud. I was loud, but not that loud." Nate said.

Helen turned to him with a slight frown on her face, "You were as loud as me. You kept yelling my name along with fuck and damn over and over."

"Oh yeah how about when you went 'oh Nate clean me I've been such a bad girl'. Does that ring any bells?" Nate said.

"Oh yeah Mr. I'm going to make you lose your voice. Damn it's a bit true too." Helen said clearing her throat as Nate smiled, "See told you I would. Oh, wait, damn," He started clearing his throat as Helen giggled, "Ha ha, I got you too."

Nate laughed, "I see well then I'm just going to have to do better."

"Oh really, looks like I'm going to have to do the same too," Helen said smiling as she wrapped her arms around Nate's neck.

Nate smiled as he wrapped his arms around Helen's waist. This is the Helen he loved to see, not the sad Helen from earlier that would break his heart every time she looked up at him. He loved the carefree Helen that made his heart flutter whenever she would look up at him with that cute smile. It reminded him of their younger years when things made sense. When it was alright to be with each other without the worry of probing eyes and hurtful whispers. Times like these made Nate feel at ease because he never was well when Helen was in tears. He leaned down placing a kiss on her cheek, "So does that mean I win this round of our little competition?"

Helen looked at him in confusion for a minute before realization appeared in her eyes. She giggled as she shrugged her shoulders, "Maybe,"

"Maybe?" Nate asked raising his eyebrow.

"I think it's more of tie don't you?" Helen said.

Nate shrugged his shoulders, "Maybe, it sill feels like I won this one though."

"Yeah, but I made you call out something you would do for me remember?" Helen said giving Nate a coy smile.

It was Nate's turn to look at her in confusion before realization dawned on him. He took his bottom lip between his teeth, "You mean what I called out earlier when you were..."

Helen nodded, "Yep, do you remember? I even found one of your ticklish spots again."

"That's not fair. That spot hasn't changed since we were kids." Nate said.

"Oh like my ticklish spots have changed since then." Helen said.

"Fine why don't we declare it a tie this time." Nate said.

Helen nodded, "I agree,"

"Besides I'll just get you next time kitty." Nate said softy placing a kiss on her cheek before going over to the tray of food.

Helen smiled hoping that her face wasn't red. She turned around following behind Nate. She walked to her food turning to Nate with a smirk, "Well we'll see about that wolfie."

Nate chuckled taking the top off his food. He couldn't wait to play the next round of their little game. Helen was looking forward to the next round as well.

*~*~*~*

After finishing their food, Helen and Nate talked and joked with each other. It was something they haven't done in awhile. It made them remember the times they used to hang out when they were teenagers. They talked about a variety of things. From books to t.v. shows to games. They were talking about games until they got into an argument about systems. It was nothing serious, but it's been awhile since they've been in a joking argument.

"I don't care what you say I'm a Sony fan through and through. I don't like American made systems." Helen said.

"But the PS3 can brick not to mention it's not backwards compatible." Nate said.

"It's true you can't play Playstation 2 games on it, but you can play Playstation games on it. Besides Sony doesn't have to worry about the red ring of death. I'm sure you remember the red ring of death Nate." Helen said giving him a knowing smile.

Nate glared turning his head away, "I don't want to remember that. It was a dark and scary time."

Helen giggled, "I told you it was a bad idea. You wouldn't listen to me though."

Nate scoffed, "Shut up I had Halo and other games on there that I lost. That shit was annoying."

"You lost the same games Tommy has saved on his computer. The same games most people can buy for their computer." Helen said with the same smile.

Nate turned his head away again, "Shut up you sure had fun playing on my Xbox. I didn't see you complaining then."

"Yeah I didn't complain, because I had something other than the game to look at." Helen gave Nate a coy smile giggling at the color on Nate's cheeks. "Besides it was the only way for me to get over your house. My mom wouldn't let me go otherwise, but I still think it was a bad idea to get an Xbox and an Xbox 360." Helen said before nodding.

"Yeah well I like Halo and Jet Set Radio Future and the other games I have for it." Nate said.

"You mean the other eight compared to the over thirty titles you have for your Playstation systems." Helen said raising an eyebrow.

Nate gave her a deadpan look as Helen started giggling. She blinked curiously, "What? What did I say?" She tried hard not to giggle at the look on Nate's face. She knew he wasn't really mad, but looking at his glare with the playful glint in his eyes made her giggle harder. While Helen tried to keep her laughter under control, Nate started to smile slowly. When Helen turned her back to place her cup down Nate lunged forward tickling Helen.

"So you may hate my Xbox, but I know you love this." Nate said as he started tickling her.

Helen screamed, "NATE! STOP!" She started squirming in his arms as Nate shook his head, "Nope not until you say Xbox is just as good as Playstation and Nintendo."

Helen shook her head, "N-Never!"

"Then face a tickle death!" Nate said laughing evilly as he tickled Helen harder. Helen started laughing harder squirming around more in Nate's arms. Nate wouldn't let Helen get away. He made sure to follow her as she attempted to break free from his arms. She didn't know how strong he gotten over the years. She couldn't bust out of his arms like she used to when she was younger. If she wasn't trying not to die of laughter she would be turned on, but she had other things on her mind at the moment.   She tried hitting his arms in a silent plea to let her go. Nate wouldn't budge he continued tickling her smiling at the way she laughed and screamed.

"I'll stop if you say I love Xbox. Say it kitty say it." Nate said.

Helen shook her head with tears in her eyes, "N-N-Never!"

"Ok then prepare for the assault to continue." Nate said laughing evilly as he continued his attack.

Helen giggled harder kicking her legs as she squirmed around more in his arms, "STOP! STOP! PLEASE!"

"Now Helen you know how to stop this. Just say what I want you to say and everything will be over." Nate said.

"N-Never! AHH! NOT THERE!" Helen screamed as Nate started kissing the back of her neck between his tickles.

"Why not? All is fair in love and war my dear." Nate said giving her an evil smile as Helen tried her hardest not to start crying. She continued her attempt to break out of Nate's grip, but Nate would let go. After awhile of sweet torture from Nate Helen decided she would give up the once. She hit Nate's arms between her gasps as laughed, "Ok, ok, I give, I give."

"Oh so do you mean what you say about Xbox?" Nate asked placing a kiss on the back of her neck.

Helen nodded, "No, no Xbox doesn't suck ok. It has it's moments and it's games ok."

Nate smiled placing one last kiss on the back of her neck as his fingers slowed down to a stop. He kissed her cheek, "Ok see that's all you had to say Helen."

Helen laid back against Nate as she gathered her breath. She gave him a small glare, "You didn't have to tickle me that hard. I almost wet myself."

Nate laughed, "I wasn't even trying that hard."

Helen pouted, "Yes you were I could feel it." She smiled as she turned around in his arms, "Though I guess I should thank you. I haven't laughed that hard in awhile."

Nate smiled, "See it wasn't that bad then."

Helen giggled, "I guess so."

Nate nuzzled her cheek with a light chuckle, "If I didn't tickle you already I would do it again."

Helen buried her face in his neck, "Don't I just got my breath back you big meanie."

"Meanie?" Nate asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Yes meanie," Helen said raising her head to stick her tongue out at Nate.

Nate laughed sticking his tongue out, "Yeah well you were a meanie when you talked about my Xbox."

"I wasn't being mean I was being truthful." Helen said.

"Helen...do I need to tickle you again?" Nate asked with a hint of playful warning in his voice.

Helen made a small sound as she shook her head against his chest, "No you don't need to do that. I'll stop teasing your Xbox." Today anyway she thought with a small wicked smile.

Nate smiled as he nodded, "Good, I'm glad you see things my way." Helen made a noise that resembled a snort as Nate laughed. He looked over at the clock on the nightstand. The red digital numbers displaying 2:00, he made a small note of the time before turning back to Helen. She rested her head on his chest running her fingers up and down his back. Nate leaned into the touch placing a kiss in her hair. Helen sighed in content as she continued running her fingers up and down his back.

"Helen," Nate said.

"Yeah," Helen said.

"It's 2:00,"

"That's nice,"

Nate chuckled softly, "What time are you going over your parents' again?"

Helen shrugged, "I'll be over there soon. Can't we take a nap before we go over there?" She looked up at Nate with sleep hazy eyes. Nate found that he couldn't say no when Helen made that face. She used the same pleading face when she asked to stay over for the night when they were younger. He smiled as he nodded, "Sure we can take a nap. Besides I think it's best if you take one before going over there."

Helen nodded, "I agree, so let's get comfortable shall we?"

"Ok," Nate said taking his arms from around Helen's waist. They moved towards the pillows on the bed before snuggling close to each other. Nate laid an arm loosely around her waist as Helen rested her head against his chest. Nate yawned once before snuggling deeper in the pillows. He pulled Helen closer to him as Helen moved her arm to rest loosely around his stomach. For a couple of more moments they were in their own little world. They didn't have to worry or think about the problems that lay ahead for them. For now, everything was peaceful.

*~*~*~*

Two hours later Helen stirred, she opened her eyes slowly taking in her surroundings. She rubbed her eyes as she looked at the clock on the nightstand. The red digital numbers now read 4:15 much to Helen's annoyance. She didn't feel like leaving and going back to the lion's den she called a home. Even though she had her own house, she made sure to go home to visit her siblings when they were on vacation. She would visit her parents as well. When she knew they wouldn't be in a bad mood about the economy or anything that seemed to piss them off that day.

Helen sighed quietly she didn't really feel like going back home after the argument she had with her parents. She didn't even know where it came from. All she did was come home for awhile to see her siblings when a picture of her and Nate slipped out of her pocket. Her mother saw the picture and started her normal rant about Nate. She didn't understand why Helen was with Nate after all these years. Victoria thought that it would end after a year, but they were still together much to her annoyance. She started talking with her aunt Melinda and her other aunt Monica. They all started talking about her, Nate, and their relationship. Then, as if on cue, her father came home and joined the conversation.

Helen defended herself as best as she can with the help of her siblings, but it wasn't enough. They got to her so bad that she fell back into her shell. The one she used to inhabit when she was in high school and she would drown out the whole world. She sat there listening to every harsh, mean, and horrible word they said about her and Nate. Once they were done they walked away, but Helen didn't hear it. She walked out the house reassuring her siblings she was going for a drive when she was actually going to Nate's house. She was so messed up she wanted it all to end, but she wanted to see Nate's place one more time before she left. She now saw it as a blessing that Nate was there to stop her, but she still didn't feel like going home.




Please Don't Cry Ch. 03



Helen sighed again feeling a stray tear roll down her cheek, but Nate wiped it away for her. She looked over at him taking in the way the robe open slightly, giving her a good view of Nate's chest. She looked up at his face seeing the worry in his eyes. Nate caressed her cheek, "Helen,"

"Yeah,"

"Do you want to go over there now? I can always take you back to my place and we can hang out for a bit." Nate said.

Helen sat up wiping her watery eyes as she shrugged, "I told Lilly and the twins I would be over there. I don't want them to tackle the books by themselves. I know what happened and what you're trying to do, but I can't run away from there. I have to go back there and face my parents. Besides I'm a woman of my word."

Nate nodded, "Ok I asked because I know how stressed out you were before. I just don't want that to happen again. I want you to be ok when you go over there. I know how stressful going over one parents' house can be. You sure you'll be fine?"

Helen nodded as she wiped her eyes. She looked at Nate giving him a small smile, "I'll be fine don't worry about me Nate. I can do it. If I survived high school over there then I can survive a couple of hours."

Nate smiled he sat up placing a small kiss on Helen's lips. He smiled as he pulled back, "Ok as long as you'll be ok then I'm ok."

Helen smiled, "Great, well, I guess I should get up and put my clothes back on."

"Oh yeah we should do that huh." Nate said as he stretched.

Helen nodded, "Yeah we should I can't go over there naked."

"Why? Marcus goes over there like that all the time." Nate said.

Helen shook her head, "I know,"

Nate laughed as he stood up, "It's fun, but we should get going. I told my mom I would come by for a bit."

"That's nice. Hey Nate does your mom still like me?" Helen asked.

Nate nodded, "Yes my parents still like you. I can't tell you how happy my mom was when I told her we were dating. She wanted to invite you to dinner and...opps I forgot to ask. My mom wanted to know if you wanted to come to dinner at our house next week. Everyone will be home and they can't wait to know more about our relationship." He rolled his eyes as Helen giggled slipping her underwear back on.

"Sure I haven't seen your mom in a while. I would love to come over for dinner. It's been awhile since I've been over there for dinner." Helen said slipping her skirt back on.

"Great I can tell her. Now she can stop bugging me about it. She keeps going 'Nate where is your little friend Helen? Please don't tell me you screw that up.' I told her you were busy, but you know my mom." Nate said shaking his head pulling his pants on.

Helen giggled as she nodded in agreement, "I remember your mom. She sounds like she's as sweet and energetic as ever."

"Oh she is, now she can't wait to plan our wedding. That's my mom though." Nate said chuckling softly as he shook his head.

Helen smiled Nate's mother, Caroline, was a sweet and kind woman. She didn't seem to fit in the business world, but when time called for it she could become a very cold person. Once she took care of her business, she turned back to her warm self. Caroline would always invite Helen to stay for dinner whenever she came over even when Helen couldn't stay late. Caroline also couldn't help, but tease her son about his relationship with Helen. Helen remembers her many coos after she would wake up from taking a nap in Nate's room. She loved seeing Nate turn another shade of red when his mom teased him. It was always funny to see.

"Does she still tease you?" Helen asked.

Nate nodded, "Every chance she gets. She always telling me don't screw things up or I swear you two are so cute. She just adds fuel for Marc and Vergil those clowns. Carla just laughs, oh another thing I forgot, Carla wanted to know if you wanted to go shopping soon. I think fashion week in going to happen soon and she wanted to know if you and some of the girls can make it."

Helen nodded, "I need to check my schedule, but I'm sure I can make it. I'll ask Diane and the others to see if they're free. I can't wait to see Carla again. How is she?"

"Still silly, busy, and sometimes annoying," Nate said slipping his beater on.

Helen smiled, "Yep that sounds like Carla. Though I don't think she's annoying."

"That's because you and her are on the same page. You both love shopping, clothes, purses, shoes, and more of the same things in that area. Not to mention you two love teasing me." Nate said slipping his shirt on.

Helen giggled, "Well it's fun what can I say? Besides you tease me all the time so I tease back it's only fair."

Nate smiled, "Yeah that's true, but Carla annoys me with it so much. I love getting her back. That's so fun."

"You sound like me when I get the twins back for teasing me." Helen said putting her bra back on.

"It's a fun pastime isn't it." Nate said smiling.

Helen nodded, "I agree, how are Marc and Vergil?"

"They're fine, they're still the same clowns you remember. Marc still likes to make his jokes and Vergil still likes to play around and wrestle. Now that they know about our relationship, they can't stop mentioning it as much as they can. They're as worse as my mom." Nate said shaking his head.

"I'm glad they're fine. They sound like the twins and Lilly every time I go home. It's always 'wow Helen I can't believe you came back in one piece' and other things like that." Helen said putting her shirt back on.

"It sounds like our siblings like the idea of us together more than the rest of our families." Nate said.

Helen nodded, "I know, but at least your parents still like me. Mine think you're going through a phase and when that phase is over you'll leave me."

"Of course I'll leave you as if we haven't been friends since we were like four." Nate said as Helen nodded, "I know, but they won't budge. I hope they'll budge a little soon."

"I hope so too. I don't ever want to come between you and your parents." Nate said.

Helen stopped buttoning up her shirt as she turned to Nate, "You mean it? You wouldn't want to do that at all?"

Nate shook his head, "No I don't. I don't mind messing with them, but I don't want to come in between you guys. If they don't like me then I hope I can meet them somewhere in the middle."

Helen blinked in surprise, "You want to try and work things out with my parents."

Nate nodded as he walked over to Helen. He put a strand behind her ear as he down placing a kiss on her cheek. He slowly took her hand in his own as he looked in her eyes, "Yes I do because I'm not going anywhere anytime soon. No matter how many times you get annoyed with me." He smiled placing a kiss on the tip of her nose. Helen felt her face heat up as she leaned forward pressing her lips against Nate's in a tender kiss. Nate wrapped an arm around her waist as Helen pushed her body closer to Nate's. She didn't have anything to say. What could she say to something as touching as that?

He actually wants to try. He doesn't want to make me choose. I can't believe it this can't be real. I want to just run away, but he wants to try. Nate keeps surprising me more and more with his maturity. Helen thought as she deepened the kiss. Nate groaned softly slowly leading Helen back to the bed. He sat down on the bed breaking the kiss in the process. He tugged Helen down gently to sit in his lap nuzzling her neck loving the soft moans falling from her lips.

"Helen if we keep this up we'll never leave this room." Nate said placing small kisses on her neck.

"I know, but a couple of more minutes won't hurt right?" Helen said fixing Nate with her cutest puppy dog look. Nate tried to fight against the cuteness in front of him, but he was losing the battle slowly. He was doing ok until Helen straddled his waist. She brushed her lips against his neck giving Nate her puppy dog look again, "Please, Nate, please," She started bouncing in his lap like an impatient child. Her movement wasn't helping his decision making as Nate bit back a moan. He tried so hard to agree with his mind, but his cock won in the end. He moaned as he looked at the clock, "We'll leave in thirty minutes. Is that ok?"

Helen nodded as she smiled, "Yep that's fine,"

Nate smiled, "That's good, let's have some fun shall we?" He leaned forward placing a heated kiss on her lips. Helen moaned opening her mouth under Nate's as their tongues found each other again. They held on to each other tighter as the kiss became deeper. Nate broke the kiss as he moved back with Helen.

When his back hit the pillows, he kissed Helen again. Helen moaned breaking the kiss briefly to straddle his waist. Once she was comfortable, Nate pulled her forward for another heated kiss. Helen moaned softly running her fingers through his hair. Nate groaned moving his hand down to rest on her behind. Helen groaned moving her hips in response. Nate groaned pushing back against her. Helen broke the kiss placing kisses down Nate's neck as Nate slipped his hands underneath her shirt. Nate moaned softly rubbing her back slowly as Helen sucked and licked his neck.

She pulled back staring in the hazy eyes of her boyfriend. She smiled leaning forward to place little kisses on his face. She placed a kiss on his cheek, his forehead, his nose, and any other place she could reach. Nate chuckled softly his hands rubbing her back in comforting circles. Helen stopped her kisses leaning towards his ear, "I love you Nate." She leaned back giving him a sweet smile.

Nate smiled back placing a kiss on Helen's cheek, "I love you too Helen."

Helen smiled closing the gap between them with a sweet kiss. Nate smiled returning the kiss as his hands slipped out of her shirt to wrap around her waist. Helen wrapped her arms around his neck moving against him slowly. Nate groaned in the kiss grinding back against her. Helen moaned resting her head in the crook of Nate's neck as she grinded against him harder. Nate started panting deeply rolling his hips to meet her thrusts. Helen threw her head back moaning softly. Nate groaned louder placing kisses on her outstretched neck.

Nate pulled her down for a heated kiss as he continued grinding against her. Helen moaned in the kiss resting her hands on his shoulders as she continued rolling her hips. Nate groaned deepening the kiss loving the way Helen moved above him. He wanted to feel more. His pants were killing him now. He wanted to get them off as soon as possible. He broke the kiss placing a small one on Helen's lips before he placed his hands on her skirt.

"Helen...baby...I need to get these pants off...ahh..." Nate moaned when Helen gripped his shoulders grinding harder against him.

"Pants...hmm...ahh..." Helen moaned biting her lip against the sensations running through her body.

"Yes...please...I need to..." Nate moaned biting his lip to stifle his loud moan.

"If...I do it...then...what will happen?" Helen moaned placing kisses against his neck and down his collarbone.

Nate groaned leaning towards her ear, "I'll fuck you until you can barely breathe." He breathed moving his hips faster against hers. That was enough motivation for Helen. She kissed him placing her hands on his pants. Nate groaned slipping his hands underneath her skirt. They could spare a couple of minutes. It wouldn't be too bad.

*~*~*~*

Nate looked down at Helen who was snuggled in his arms. He placed a kiss in her hair before looking over at the clock. He sighed they ended up staying over thirty minutes, but it was hard for him to say no once Helen started whispering things in his ear. He shook his head pushing those thoughts in his mind for later. He rubbed Helen's back, "Helen, sweetie, we have to wake up."

Helen groaned snuggling deeper in his side, "I don't want to."

"Helen didn't you promise Lilly and the twins you'll be there." Nate said. Helen looked up at Nate sighing softly, "You're right I did. I guess we should get up now, huh."

Nate nodded, "Yeah, but don't worry one day we'll stay in bed all day. I'll make sure of that." He kissed Helen's cheek as Helen giggled, "I'll keep you to your word." She wrapped the cover around her standing up to look for her clothes. Nate tugged on the cover watching it slip out of Helen's fingers. Helen quickly grabbed it covering her body again.

"Nate I'm trying to look for my clothes." Helen said.

"I know, but why the cover? I already know what you look like and I love it." Nate said trailing his eyes over her body with a smile.

Helen flushed lightly tightening the sheet, "I know, but I can't help it. I'm so used to doing it that's all."

Nate tugged the sheet again as Helen pulled it back, "How come?"

Helen shrugged, "It's just something that makes me feel, I don't know, safe. I like having it around me. I know it must sound silly."

Nate shook his head, "It doesn't I know it's the same as your hats and baggy pants. I just don't want you to feel ashamed about your body that's all."

Helen turned around to her clothes hiding the look in her eyes, "I don't, don't worry." She gathered her clothes turning to Nate, "Now I'm gonna clean up you stay out here."

"How come?" Nate asked.

"Remember the last time we tried cleaning up together?" Helen asked.

Nate thought about for a moment before nodding, "Yeah that's true, but it's so much fun."

Helen giggled, "Any more fun and I won't be able to walk correctly for a while." She walked over to the bathroom as Nate laughed sitting up in the bed, "It'll be fun though."

Helen smiled, "It would be," She closed the door behind her as Nate laughed sitting back. He stretched getting out of bed to search for his own clothes.

Helen took a breath looking in the mirror, "Well can't run away from this forever."

*~*~*

Helen checked things over in her purse as Nate walked behind her. He wrapped his arms around her waist, "Got everything?"

Helen nodded, "Yep I'm ready to go."

Nate kissed her cheek, "Ok and who knows it probably won't be that bad."

"I hope so Nate." Helen said.

"It will don't worry." Nate said.

Helen nodded slipping her hand into Nate's grabbing her purse. She turned to Nate smiling, "I'm ready,"

Nate smiled back, "Great, hey want to leave a big tip for Chris? He did do a great job."

"I do, I'll add in the tip along with the money for my meal." Helen said.

"It's fine I got both." Nate said placing the money on the tray.

Helen shook her head, "It's alright Nate I can pay for it."

"Not this again. Come on Helen it won't hurt if I pay for it." Nate said.

"No I can pay for my own food it's fine." Helen said.

Nate sighed shaking his head, "Come on just let me pay at least half."

"No I'm fine, but if you want we can make a compromise." Helen said.

"Ok what's the compromise?" Nate asked.

"I'll pay this time and you pay next time. Does that sound good?" Helen asked.

Nate nodded laying his money on the tray, "Ok, but I know you'll put in for next time too."

Helen giggled placing her money on top of Nate's, "Of course it would be no fun if I didn't."

Nate laughed wrapping his arm around her waist, "You're right it wouldn't."

Helen laughed as they walked out the door. They continued talking about things on the elevator. Nate making sure that Helen laughed as many times as possible. Helen became quiet when they walked through the restaurant, but Nate started to tickle her lightly. Helen tried stifling her giggles, but in the end she started laughing. Nate smiled looking over at the corner where his aunts and her associates were. Linda regarded Nate with the same indifferent look as before. Nate glared at her moving to go inside and near her table, but stopped when Helen squeezed his hand.

Helen shook her head, "Don't do it. We've had enough of her for today."

Nate shot Linda another glare before turning to Helen. He took a breath before nodding in agreement, "Ok, you're right besides I know something that will piss her off."

"Wha-umpf!" Helen exclaimed feeling Nate pull her into a soft kiss.

Helen placed her hand on Nate's cheek returning the kiss. Ron smiled along with a couple of other patrons in the restaurant. Chris chuckled taking another order to the kitchens. They are too cute.

Nate broke the kiss slowly smiling at Helen. Helen returned the smile, "Yep I'm sure that pissed her off."

Nate chuckled his arm going back around Helen's waist, "I'm sure it did too. Well, ready to go?"

Helen nodded, "Yep,"

"Ok," Nate said he turned around waving to Ron, "See you later Ron."

Helen waved, "Goodbye, tell the chefs the meal was great."

Ron waved back, "I will, have a good day."

"You too," Helen and Nate said walking out the door.

I'm glad Nate found such a nice girl. I hope I see them again. Ron thought smiling fondly getting ready to greet the next couple.

*~*~*

On the way to her parents' home, Nate and Helen had a comfortable talk. Sometimes they would be quiet enjoying whatever song played on the radio. Helen tried calming down, but it wasn't going very well. Nate could see her tense up after every corner he took. He squeezed her hand, "Calm down neko-chan. You'll be ok."

Helen took a breath, "I don't know. I don't feel like being a joke today."

"You won't be a joke don't worry." Nate said reassuring her again in Japanese.

Helen giggled, "I see your Japanese is still flawless."

Nate laughed, "Please I'm far from perfect. I'm still taking lessons from Carla's friend Yumi. She's a good teacher though. How's your French going?"

"Tres Bien or very good," Helen said smiling.

"That's great how's your teacher Michel?" Nate asked.

"He's fine. He told me about his recent trip to England. He enjoyed it very much. How's Yumi?" Helen said.

"She's fine. She told me about her new boyfriend Taichi. He sounds like a cool guy. They're going to be coming over to America this summer to sight see." Nate said.

"That's great, I'm sure Carla can't wait."

"Oh she can't, she tells me she can't wait to tease me with Yumi." Nate said rolling his eyes.

Helen giggled, "Sounds like Lilly's friend Antonio. I think something is happening with those two."

"You think so?"

"Yeah I do,"

"Well I..." Nate started as they fell into a conversation about their siblings and their possible significant others. It took Helen's mind off going home for awhile, but it was still in the back of her thoughts. Helen giggled, "You think Vergil has something going on with his tutor."

"Hey why would she come by in the afternoon when he's out of class? It sounds fishy to me. Beside it gives me something to tease him. I can't wait to do that." Nate said chuckling evilly.

Helen giggled, "I see you two are still teasing each other. It's so funny."

Nate laughed, "Yeah it's pretty funny. It's going to be funnier when I can finally get him back with something."

"I know how you feel I can't wait to tease Lilly. It's going to be so fun. Since every time she sees me it's hey Helen I can't believe you can walk straight. I can't wait for payback." Helen said.

Nate nodded, "I know right. Hey when you're done want to hang out?"

"Yeah that sounds good." Helen said.

"Ok, well, we're almost there. Are you ready?" Nate asked.

Helen took a breath gripping Nate's hand harder, "I hope I am."

"You are don't worry ok. I'm just a text and phone call away." Nate said turning down Helen's street. Helen looked out the window absently nodding slowly, "Ok,"

Nate knew that look Helen was trying her hardest to keep her emotions in check. He didn't know why her parents still felt the need to drill into her. His parents stopped messing with him the minute he turned 18. They were really quiet after he paid his first bill. Now they don't drill into him or anything. They may remind him not to lose Helen as a friend and the occasionally he should clean his car, but that was it. He didn't know why Helen's parents continued putting her and her siblings through the ringer every time. It was an improvement from high school, but only by a little bit.