I Want To Know What Love Is (book2)

Summer Nights

🎵 Summer loving had me a blast
Summer loving happened so fast
I met a girl crazy for me
Met a boy cute as can be
Summer days drifting away to oh oh the summer nights🎵

It's been a few months since Helenas been back in Hawkins and she was going to a party at Tommy H's house tonight. Of course eleven was bummed that she wouldn't be coming over and spending time with her but she understood that Helena was missing her friends. Eleven understood that feeling all to well..Helena hadn't heard from Billy nor visa Versa since she came home, and she figured it was for the best as unfortunate as that was. Summer fling and all that. Helena is digging through her closet attempting to find proper party attire that screamed her. Plus she wanted to show off her new look. In addition to her new piercing a few weeks back she begged her dad to let her dye her hair a bright red color. She claimed she needed a change. Jim agreed only because since school started she had done really well with her grades. Helena chose acid wash tight jeans and a Scorpions band tshirt that she tied up ont he side. She looked hot. Her hair was styled in a half braid and the other half was Curley, she wore eyeliner and mascara making her blue/green eyes pop.

Admittedly she was super excited to be at another party. She hasn't been to one since California. Helena quickly put on her black converse and ran down the hallway. "You ready kid?" Jim asks from his recliner. They kept up appearances by staying mostly in their normal trailer at the edge of town. Jim only allowed Helena to stay overnight at the cabin on weekends. He however spent his nights between the two places so eleven wouldn't be so alone.

"Yes I am! Thank you for driving me." She says giving him a hug. He smiles at her as he gets up from his chair.

"I'm heading to the cabin after I drop you off. Do you think Steve will be able to drive you back?" He asks. Helena nods her head yes. She figured Steve wouldn't mind and even if he did Tommy or Carol would drive her. "And you know if anyone touches you or tries to pull anything you have your pepper spray." He says softly. She looks down at the floor embarrassed but nods her head in agreement. Ever since California her anxiety was through the roof. She now got nervous when random people stared at her or by people touching her without her asking them to, so her dad decided pepper spray was the best route.

Jim and Helena made their was to Tommy's house which was in the nice part of town. Not Loch Nora nice, but second best. He dropped her off a few houses down so she didn't feel embarrassed being dropped off by a cop. He was cool like that. But still protective enough that he dropped her off wearing his uniform and glancing around at the teens glancing in their direction. "I'll see you tomorrow dad. I love you."

(Switching to first person p.o.v)
Helena's p.o.v

I stepped onto the doormat and knocked twice before fidgeting with the hem of my shirt. To say I was nervous was an understatement. The door flung open and I was immediately met with heavy base pumping through the speakers and drunken cheers as someone did something stupid I'm sure. Tommy stood in the doorway, a beer in his left hand and a shit eating grin on his freckled face. "Well shit Helena, I barely recognize you. You look hot." He says flirtatiously. I giggle and roll my eyes biting down on my lip ring.

"Thanks Tommy." I said as he stepped aside. I entered the room and a group of teens filed in behind me. Tommy nodded and gave me another once over before speaking again.

"Mixed drinks in the kitchen, keg is out back. Dancing in the living room and," he steps forward and runs his finger down my exposed arm. "My bedrooms open if you decide you want to take the party upstairs."

"How's carol?" I quip with a smile. Tommy's eyes glisten while he grins. His freckled face turning a slight pink.

"Don't know. Apparently she's with Joe McArthur tonight so I'm not too concerned." He says with a scowl. I nod my head.