Here's a new story I had in mind to write out... yet another Arnold/Rhonda story, that I was thinking about for a while! I know there are some fans that are iffy about the pairing and a few that like the idea, but just give it a shot. Maybe you'll like it. Anyway, enjoy!
One day, in PS 118's playground, the kids were running out in excitement as Arnold was looking around, wondering what to do in the playground today. Arnold nodded as he took a deep breath, noticing Gerald playing four ball with Sid and Harold.
"Hey Arnold, hold up a second!"
Arnold paused as he looked over to see Rhonda coming over. Rhonda sighed in relief as she said, "I'm so glad I caught you before you ran off. I mean, I could have sat with you at lunch and told you, but this is WAY more important I couldn't wait to get it out..."
"What is it, Rhonda?" Arnold asked as he turned to her.
"Well, you remember the cool party I threw a while back?" Rhonda asked.
Arnold raised an eyebrow. "Yeah, I remember. It... well..."
"Yeah, it flopped." Rhonda looked down. "But at least you threw a cool geek party."
"I don't consider it a geek party, Rhonda, more like a... good friend get-together." Arnold explained. "Anyway, why did you ask?"
"Well, I want to throw a party at my house again, but this time, I want to invite all my friends! Nothing big, just a little... intimate get-together." Rhonda explained as she and Arnold went to the benches and sat down.
"That sounds nice, Rhonda." Arnold smiled. "I suppose that I'm invited to this party?"
"Well, of course! Who wouldn't invite you?" Rhonda smiled. "But that's not why I'm here. Besides me, you're obviously one of the best party planners in our school. Now, don't get me wrong, there are times we worry that you may screw up, and sometimes you do..."
"I know, I know, the polka band incident." Arnold sighed as Rhonda looked over to him.
"Aw, Arnold. Sure, it was a hindrance, but nevertheless, we still had a good time." Rhonda smiled. "Anyway, I need your help with the party, and I figured with my ideas and your way of planning, I figured maybe we can work together. I already talked to my parents about it, and they said it's fine, just as long as it's not TOO over the top."
Rhonda rolled her eyes. "Like my parties ever go over the top..."
"Well... okay, Rhonda." Arnold smiled. "What do you need help on, and how?"
Rhonda squealed a bit as she hugged Arnold. "Oh, thank you, Arnold, I'm so glad you decided to help. Anyway, the things I need... well, could you come over to my place after school? I really would like to have your opinions to know what I can do for my party."
"Sure, I can do that." Arnold nodded. "I don't have anything going on tonight with my grandparents, I'll just call them and tell them I'm going to be at your place until tonight."
"Thanks, Arnold!" Rhonda smiled as she got up. "Well, I'll see you later today!"
"Same here!" Arnold nodded as he got up and went over to his friends.
"So, Rhonda's thinking about throwing a party, huh?" Gerald said as he, Harold and Sid sat around.
"Yeah, this time, she's inviting everyone of her friends, not just the 'cool' kids." Arnold said as he used his fingers to use quotes on cool.
"Fine with me." Sid nodded. "I still wonder how she considers some of the people she selects as 'cool'. Rich, I get, older, I get, and Nadine I can understand because she's her friend, but what qualifies people like us as 'geeks'?"
"Well, some I understand." Arnold said as he looked at Sid and Harold. "I know you two used to date Rhonda. Whatever happened with that?"
"Well..." Harold put a hand over his shoulder. "It's really embarrassing... I was being a bit of a slob and spilt nacho cheese on her. She broke up with me in an instant."
"And our swan boat me and Rhonda were riding on tipped over and she got wet." Sid looked down. "Maybe I was really bad with swan boats, but either way, we broke up."
"Ouch..." Gerald said. "I can see why Rhonda would not want to invite you guys... even if you three still remain friends."
"Ah, well, I'm not that upset." Harold smiled as he saw Big Patty passing by. "I moved on from my experiences..."
"And I'm feeling pretty lucky this morning..." Sid smirked as he saw a couple of fourth grade girls walk past him. He gave a wink and a weird sound from his mouth.
The fourth grade girls rolled their eyes and walked off. Sid smiled. "They dig me..."
Gerald sighed as he shook his head. "You're badder than me when I'm trying to flirt with girls!"
Harold, Sid and Arnold raised an eyebrow at Gerald, as Gerald instantly blushed. "Uh, not that I'm admitting that I'm bad... in fact, I'm good! VERY good!"
Gerald then saw Phoebe walking with Helga as he called out, "Hey, Pheebs, are those new glasses, because I think they look really cute on you!"
Phoebe, hearing that, gave a giggle as Helga gave an eyeroll as the two went on their way.
Gerald sighed in relief as he said, "Aw yeah, I still got it!"
Arnold, Sid and Harold just rolled their eyes.
"So, she really wants you to come over to her place?" Harold asked, in curiosity. "I guess me and Sid should warn you then... Rhonda's parents are a little iffy concerning boys with their daughter."
"Really?" Arnold said in surprise.
"Oh, you probably haven't met them personally, but trust me, Rhonda's dad gives a really, REALLY good death glare." Sid shuddered. "Even when it's only me and Rhonda for homework assignments, he gives me that stare."
"I share my sentiments with Sid." Harold said. "Rhonda's mother always questioned how I always have an... eating thing going... she acts like I eat everything in sight!"
"Oh, come on. Surely, Rhonda's parents aren't that bad." Arnold frowned as he heard the school bell ring, indicating recess was over.
"Just trust us on this..." Sid said as the four started walking back to school together.
Arnold rolled his eyes. "Okay, I'll keep watch on Rhonda's parents, but I'm sure you're probably overreacting..."
"You really sure it's a good idea to invite Arnold into your house, what with your parents having some standards on boys?" Nadine asked Rhonda as the two of them were walking inside.
Rhonda laughed, "Oh, Nadine, you worry too much. I just need Arnold's help to set up my party for sometime this week. I'm not dating him!"
"Still, I know your parents, they always had this unsureness about you just hanging around with kids that are lower than you." Nadine sighed. "I know it took some time before my parents and I gained their trust..."
"Hey, Arnold's the nicest person I know." Rhonda smiled as the two walked in the classroom. "Besides, I'm not worried. They know about Arnold, they know he helps people..."
"Yeah, what would they think if they find out you invited him to your house to plan the party you're planning?" Nadine frowned.
Rhonda laughed. "Come on, Nadine. What could possibly happen while Arnold and I spend some time planning an intimate get-together for our friends?"
Nadine sighed as the two sat down in their seats at Mr. Simmons' classroom. "I don't know for sure... but I have a feeling..."
Rhonda sighed as she looked up as Mr. Simmons started up his next lesson, hopefully, something good was going to come out of Arnold and Rhonda's plans for their intimate get-together.
That's Chapter One done! How'd you like it? Anyway, read, review, criticize and suggest, folks!