My first 'Hey Arnold' fan-fiction! This story is set when they're in the fifth grade. ENJOY!
Half a block from the school, Helga finally stopped running. She panted slightly, leaning forward and resting her hands on her knees as she tried to catch her breath. She could no longer hear the music from the dance, but the image of Arnold was still fresh in her mind- his hands on Lila's waist and his eyes half closed in a dreamy stare, a stare that had never been directed at herself...
She sighed and shook her head slightly, sitting down on the concrete curb. She stared down at her lap, frowning at her soft blue dress and pink sash. She had even fixed her hair, the top half tied in the back with her pink bow, and the rest freely resting at her shoulders. But did Arnold notice? No. Not with, Miss perfect, around. Heck, even the other guys noticed her more than he did. Stinky had even bothered to say 'Gosh, Helga, you sure do look purdy tonight'. But Arnold? He was at Lila's side the moment she arrived and hadn't even looked her way.
'Stupid fifth grade dance' She thought. 'Stupid Lila..Stupid Arnold...Stupid ME!'
She felt tears stinging in her eyes, but she blinked them away. She was Helga G. Pataki. She didn't cry. Thunder roared above her and she jumped slightly, gazing up at the clouded ominous sky before pulling her knees up to her chest.
"Perfect," She mumbled, resting her chin on her knees, not really caring about the oncoming storm.
The sound of thunder came again, followed by a flash of lightening, and Helga tensed when she felt the sudden drops of rain hit her. Cold. She shuddered.
"Oh, Arnold." Helga sighed, hugging her knees tighter. "Will I forever be denied your love and affection? Am I destined to watch you from afar, pursuing you, while you still pursue another? Has fate truly been so cruel, my love, that it has blinded you to my true feelings."
She let out another sigh, the sound of rain drops pattering above her.
Wait.
Helga froze, the rain no longer beating down on her.
'Arnold?'
Her heart started beating fast as she felt him come stand closer behind her.
She tried to still her beating heart, but soon all she could hear was the sound of him...wheezing?
She turned around quickly to look up at him, her eyes wide with confusion and surprise.
"Brainy?!"
He wheezed. "Uh...Hi."
Yep, although I am quite fond of the traditional HelgaXArnold pairing, I can't help but like Brainy too.
There's more to the story than this, but only if you're interested. Please leave a review and let me know!