Fragile Future *shadowpook and I*

"My doors always pen if you need a hug"

Helena rolled her eyes. "Just help me find a heater before teh girl dies."

He helpedim.

Helena went into teh living room with teh heater and some spare clothes for jo. "Jo?"

Jo looked up and stared at helena. "Who's that frankie?"she whimpered

"This Helena Jo, She's nice"

Helena smiled at her. "I brought you some clothes. your seemed a little wet."

Jo blinked and looked down. "Oh. Thank you."

Helena smiled again. "Do you want to come with me? so i can show you some where you can change?"

Frank looked at Jo.

Jo looked at frank uncertainly.

"I'll be here whn you get back"

Jo leaned forward hesitantly and kissed him.

Helena visibly winced and looked away

Frank kissed her back but it was uncertain and seemed just like a reaction.

Jo pulled away an dbit her lip. "I love you." she said to him

Helena flinched all to visibly

"I know"

Jo looked at him. "Do you love me back?"

"You should go warm up"

Jo looked at him cnfused but nodded and followed helena out of teh room.

Helena led jo to her room. "You can get changed in there. when yoru ready come downstairs. Are you hungrey?"

Jo nodded shyly.

"Okay. i'll make you some food." helena smiled and closed teh door. she went down the stairs. she looked at frank on teh couch. "You should have said you loved her."

"But I dont lie"

Helena shook her head. "You do love her. you've loved her for years. dont hesitate on my account." said helena turning away and going into teh kitchen

"I thouht I did"

"You still do." said helena going to teh fridge and getting food out. "Is jo veggie?"

"No" said Frank "And how would you know?"

Helena looked at him and blushed. "I just do." she said looking away quickly. she began to get food out

"I thought I loved her, but I dont know anymore"

"You do." said helena firmly. "And jo loves you. so everything fine. theres nothing standing in your way."

"Except its not true. I dont"