A/N: Well, its definitely been awhile... Hello again. :) I don't own Hey Arnold or the cover photo. The lovely cover photo, The Olga's Wedding is made by loredanne on Deviantart.
Here is the link: art/ The-Olga-s-wedding-388603223
Enjoy!
It was April, spring flowers were just shooting up and the grass was becoming greener. Everything was waking up from a long sleep. Buds on leaves were sprouting on bare trees. The clouds of winter were saying their goodbyes before heading off in the opposite direction. Nothing special was happening here in Hillwood...
"Baby sister!" Olga burst threw the door, shocking Helga who just happened to be passing through. The soda in Helga's hand, fizzed and bubbled up at the loud screeching. "I am back! Oh how I missed you so." Helga dropped her soda when her sister's arms hugged her tightly.
"Is that Olga?" Came Miriam's voice from the kitchen.
"Why yes, Momma!"
Miriam's face brightened, she quickly wiped the drool from her mouth and fixed her dress. "How long will you being staying this time, dear?"
"Hmm..." Her dainty finger tapped her soft lips. "I believe for at least 4 weeks."
"Oh that's great, honey!"
"Where is daddy?"
"At work, dear. He will be home soon."
As if on cue, the door burst open. "Ugh, what a lousy day." He kicked off his shoes to the side, "Olga, girl! You're home!"
"Daddy! It's so great to see you. I am staying for four weeks."
"That's a girl. Come home more often, I can't wait for your cooking." He patted her head roughly. "Speaking of which, I'll probably have to add another notch in my belt. Miriam!"
"Oh please." Helga muttered under her breath.
"Don't worry daddy, let mommy rest. I will take care of it."
"Oh you are such an angel." Both her parents cooed.
"Baby sister, dear will you help with dinner?"
"Sure! It's not like I have a life or anything." Helga crossed her arms while rolling her eyes.
"You are so funny, Helga."
During dinner of caramelized squash, scalloped potatoes and of course New York steaks, Olga was telling them all about her travels.
"Oh Olga, what will you be doing in Hillwood?"
"Oh nothing really, mommy." She clasped her hands together. "Though tomorrow, I was thinking of helping out at the library. I know a few of those old ladies over there desperately need my help."
"Sounds great, Olga. Pass the steaks."
"Baby sister! You have got to help me tomorrow."
Helga's fork hit her plate with a clatter, "What? Why? Why should I?"
"Please baby sister! Pretty please." The display was almost pitiful, Helga rolled her eyes.
"Fine, fine. Just stop whining. It's giving me a headache." She pushed her plate away, her appetite lost and left the table.
Olga picked herself up and dusted off her clothes. "Great!" Helga cringed, her sister's screech could probably be heard from the next neighboring town. The teen slammed the door to her room and jumped on to her bed. "This is going to suck." She threw the redhead doll at her window.
"Oh Helga! I am so glad that you are accompanying me to the library." The coo in Olga's voice nearly made Helga lose her breakfast. She was fortunate that the library was only a block away and wouldn't have to suffer for long. Hopefully Olga will be busy and wouldn't have time to look after her baby sister. Blowing out a puff of air, Helga stuck her hands in her pockets of her dull pink sweatshirt. Olga had already given her a rough morning, who did she think she was making fun of her style choices. She should be able to wear her roughed up jeans and worn out sweaters. Helga already heard enough from Rhonda and Lila. It was comfortable, that was all she had to say. Nobody can tell Helga G. Pataki what to do. "Helga...dear. Where are you going?"
"Huh?" Looking around, Helga realized she passed the stoop of the building. "Right." Hell was about to begin and with each step, she was closer and closer. Helga could feel dreading filling her. Normally she would be content to visit the library in her secret corner of the poetry section, absorbing sonnets and soliloquies but now it was the last place she wanted to be. The librarian gave Helga a warm knowing smile, the lady opened her mouth to speak.
"Oh you must be the librarian! We are here to volunteer and help out." Olga exclaimed before the librarian could welcome them. She almost looked startled, the pitch of Olga's voice just raised to a new level of high. The woman pointed toward a person who wore a white shirt with Lifting Children on the front. Olga quickly scampered off over to the woman, waving frantically and leaving Helga alone with the librarian. She glanced at the elderly woman who kindly smiled once again.
"Here, dear. We just received a whole new collection of poetry. I thought you would like to be the first one to try it out." She handed the burgundy book to the pigtailed girl, being careful as possible.
"Thanks." Helga shrugged but accepted the book, internally grateful. She made her way to where Olga was.
"Oh Helga! This is going to be so fun." Olga chirped. "Now Helga, dear. My responsibility is to read to the precious children over there," Her dainty fingers pointed to an area that seemed to sparkle with lego mats and bean bags. Plenty of bookshelves filled with children's books decorated the walls. "Your job is to put away the books on this cart." The books were piled high, Helga wondered how on earth the librarian stacked it so high. She drew in a breath before placing her headphones on and started her work.
Hours seem to pass by, slowly but surely. Helga was almost finished, she half-heartedly threw a book on top of a shelf that she couldn't reach, too lazy to get a ladder.
"Helga!" Olga scolded, of course now she would come and check on her baby sister. As soon as Helga did something wrong. Helga rolled her blue eyes and watched as her sister tried to fix her mistake. She stood on her tip toes as her arm extended as far as it could go. Even with her fingers outstretched, she couldn't even graze the book.
"Here you go." A tall dark shadow loomed over her and grabbed the book.
Olga spun around in surprise, her hand finding its way to her mouth. "David?"
He smiled at her warmly, drinking her surprised expression in. "Hey Olga. It's...been awhile."
Olga's eyes were shining as if she found a diamond amongst the cold stones. She wrapped him up in a hug. "It has." Her voice was soft, Olga sighed deeply as he finally wove his arms around her.
Helga cleared her throat loudly, willing to break up the barf fest. Olga removed herself from his embrace with a noticeable blush on her face. She adjusted her clothes, trying to recompose herself. "Sorry, Helga. This was just...erm...a good friend of mine."
David flashed Helga a smile but glanced at Olga. He definitely caught that hesitation. "Hi. I'm David."
"Helga." She eyed them both, noting that they stood a little too close.
Olga finally regaining her normal self, "She is my baby sister. We are helping out at the library today."
"Wow...you haven't changed at all." He placed his hand on her shoulder, Helga rose an eyebrow.
Olga let out a giggle. "Neither have you, silly."
"What? I so have!" David nudged her playfully, "Look I bought a new shirt."
The two began to walk away, still chatting and flirting away, leaving a poor confused Helga in the aftermath.
A/N: Welcome back. Hope you enjoyed. Updates should be coming in steadily, I would count on at least two weeks maximum between updates. (Though exams are coming up)