I nervously walked in HS118. It had been three years since I had been in Hillwood and I didn't know what to expect. Sure, I kept contact with Phoebe. She let me in on all the juicy stuff: who's going with whom, who hates who, what Arnold was doing
Arnold…
Criminy, I missed him like you couldn't believe. And now I finally get to see him! Oh, and if you didn't already know, this is Helga. Helga G. Pataki.

*Arnold's POV*

Great, another school year. Junior year. Hopefully this one will be better than the last few years. Ever since Helga moved things have been different. I don't know why but at the beginning of every year I always think of her. I hate to admit it but Helga made things…interesting. Much less boring, that's for sure. The last few years have been slow. I went out with Lila, the supposed girl of my dreams, for a while. I even went with Nadine for a few months. But neither of them were…right.

*Phoebe's POV*

I can't wait to see her! I missed Helga so much. I have to tell her what happened over the summer…

*Helga's POV*

"Get outta my way!" I recognized Harold's voice immediately. He was probably being stupid to some freshman. Out of habit, I walked up behind him and boldly tapped him on the shoulder. Harold slowly turned around and glared down at me. I shrunk back. He was bigger and very scary. He wasn't the same annoying little kid anymore.
I got ready to run but something strange happened. Harold's face got red and he shrunk back.
"Uh...sorry." he dipped his head.
I cocked my head, "Don't you remember me, Doofus?"
He looked up and stared at me. His shy frown turned into a smile.
"Helga!"
Before I even fully nodded I was picked up in a bear hug.
"I-I missed you too." I managed to say.
He set me down, "Man, Helga, you got hot!"
I frowned to hide my pleasure, said, "Shut up." and punched him in the arm.
He didn't seem phased, "I'll show you to our hang-out."
Harold took my hand and led me to down the hall. By 'our' I guessed he meant to gang. Arnold…I swooned.

*Gerald's POV*

Sid's so stupid. "The Bear's are gonna win this season! Just let it go, Sid." I was tired of arguing but Sid was still going strong.
"Nah, even if I don't live in Texas, I think the Cowboys are gonna kick as-."
His sentence was interrupted by Harold bursting in with a really hot girl in tow. I sat up.
"Guys, look whose back!" Harold stepped back and the girl came forward.
Helga?
"Helga!" I yelled and ran to hug her. Everyone followed suit.
She laughed and looked around, "I missed you guys so much." I realized that this was the first time I saw her smile for real.
But it didn't last long.
"But where's Arnold?" she asked.

*Arnold's POV*

"Lila, I'm serious! Leave me alone!" She was really getting annoying.
"But, Arnold! I'm oh so sure you'd like to go out again!"
She's very clingy.
"Lila, I'm sorry, but no." I brushed her hand off and headed down the hallway. I tried to ignore her frustrated, "Shit."
I almost ran to the hang-out. I was so excited to see everyone after a summer in Africa with my parents. I had missed Hillwood.
But when I walked through the door I got the shock of my life.
"Helga?"

*Helga's POV*

"Helga?"
Arnold's jaw dropped and my heart stopped. He looked amazing.
"Arn-." I started but Arnold was already pulling me into a hug. I held my breath. It felt as if the world had stopped and it was only us.
Until my attitude kicked in.
"Get off, Football Head!" I pushed him off of me, "What's wrong with you?" I immediately felt horrible. I longed to take him into my arms again but it was too late.
"S-sorry, Helga. I just missed you." Arnold's face reddened and he scratched the back of his head like he did when he was embarrassed. I held back a sigh.
"I understand, Arnoldo." I said instead, "No one can stay away from Helga Patacki for too long." I missed you so much.
Arnold grinned which made my heart flutter. We turned and joined everyone.

*Sid's POV*

I hate school. I hate history. The only good thing about history is the fact that I sit behind Rhonda and Nadine. I can mess with them all period. And Helga, too, but she'll definitely fight back. This year is going to be different.
"Alright, kids, let's all pay attention…"
And of course I didn't.

*Arnold's POV*

I wonder if she felt it too…

*Phoebe's POV*

Now is the time. There's no other time to tell her. If I chose any other time, he'll be there! And then I wouldn't be able to breathe, much less speak!
"Helga." I whispered.
"What is it, Pheebs?"
I grinned. I'd missed her calling me that. "I need to tell you something."

"Well, spit it out! Mr. McDaniel will catch us!"
"Um…" I stammered.
"Oh, come on, Phoebe! I already know what it's about!"
"What?" I almost yelled but it came out in a squeak.
But Helga was turned around.
"You throw that and I'll make you sorry you ever stuck it in your mouth!"
She was glaring at Sid who had a sneer on his face and a spitball aimed at Rhonda's head.
"Come on, Helga. Let me have some fun!" Sid whispered, "Besides, you used to do this to Arnold all the time!"
Helga frowned, "That's different."
Sid made a toothy grin, "Because you got the hots for Arnold!"
Uh oh.
"THAT'S IT! I'VE HAD IT!" Helga grabbed his shirt and raised her fist.
"Helga, no!" I yelled and jumped up to stop her.
But I was too late, her fist almost hit home but a big hand caught her arm.
It was Mr. McDaniel.
"Detention for all of you!"
Great.