(Disclaimer- I don't own Hey Arnold or the material of Avril Lavigne)

Prologue

Deep in the Jungle of San Lorenzo a figure, a boy runs through the night with his precious cargo in his arms. He is scared and alone. With little hope of saving her life.

This should not have happened. All I wanted was to find my parents. But here I am running for my life with Helga in my arms. And I might lose her; after all she's done for me I might lose her because of all this mess I made. I put my feelings before everyone and she's the one who's paying the price. I'm so stupid!

The Boy collapses near a tree from exhaustion and sets her down. The girl with sweat on her face clearly shows signs of some fever. The boy sees a puddle near by and rips his sleeve off and dips it in the water. He begins to wipe it on her head to cool her fever down.

"That's not going to work Arnold."

"Of Course it will work Helga, don't talk like that." Arnold says despratlly.

"No Football head…when I'm around you my fever goes up."

Arnold laughs, he looks deep into her eyes.

"I'm so sorry about all this. Was not supposed to go like this." he says regretfully. "I Should have never enter into that contest."

"And not go on this crazy adventure, you must be crazy!" She exclaimed. Helga begins to pick herself up.

"This all was all worth it."

He was looked at her in confusion.

"How Helga?" Arnold whimpers.

"I was with you Arnold."

They look at each other lovingly, and then Helga begins to cough.

"Helga! It's going to be alright!"

"I don't know how much longer I can take this Arnold."

"What are you talking about? You are HELGA G. PATAKI!" He says with fake anger.

Oh god she's fading! This is all my fault! I've got to fix this!

Arnold picks up Helga and fiercely begins his journey for help. With the thoughts of saving Helga and that this all began with… an essay.

Chapter one: Another day

Two weeks earlier

Things I'll Never Say by Avril Lavigne

Helga wakes up in her bed to hear her father yelling for to get out of bed.

I'm tuggin' at my hairI'm pullin' at my clothesI'm tryin' to keep my coolI know it shows

Helga puts her favorite dress and puts on her favorite bow. She run to her drawer to find her locket. She smile's a stupid grin.

I'm staring at my feetMy cheeks are turning redAnd I'm searching for the words inside my head

She runs down stairs to find in disgust her perfect sister Olga who had come home for another visit. Anger boils as she watches her parents praise her sister.

"Crimeny!"

Helga ignores the family reunion and leaves for school. So she see a certain football headed kid.

'Cause I'm feeling nervous Tryin' to be so perfect'Cause I know you're worth it, you're worth itYeah...If I could say what I want to sayI'd say I want to blow you-awayBe with you every nightAm I squeezing you too tight?If I could see what I want to seeI want to see you go down-on one kneeMarry me todayGuess I'm wishing my life awayWith these things I'll never sayIt don't do me any good it's just a waste of timeWhat use is it to you what's on my mind?If it ain't comin' out, we're not going anywhereSo why can't I just tell you that I care?

Arnold the Bain of my existence. Yet you're the reason I breath. Oh how I wish I could spend every moment with you. Yet I constantly hammer you at an attempt to make you small. Why can't I be myself around you.

'Cause I'm feeling nervousTryin' to be so perfect'Cause I know you're worth it, you're worth it Yeah...If I could say what I wanna sayI'd say I want to blow you-awayBe with you every nightAm I squeezing you too tight?If I could see what I wanna seeI want to see you go down-on one kneeMarry me todayGuess I'm wishing my life awayWith these things I'll never say

Helga finally sees Arnold with Gerald. She's can't help but smile at him. But before he can see her she then she shoots a spit ball at him. A perfect shot on his nose.

Arnold looks at her blankly and says "Let me guess, first spitball of the day, Helga?"

"Of course Football head, It's an honor that I bestow too only you."

Finally he begins to grin and says "I'll see you in class Helga."

Arnold walks into school as the bell rings, With Gerald looking at him like he's crazy.

What is, What's wrong with my tongue?These words keep slipping away(I stutter)I stutter (I stumble)I stumble like I've got nothing to say'Cause I'm feeling nervousTrying to be so perfect 'Cause I know you're worth it, you're worth it Yeah...

"Yeah you keep walking Arnoldo!"

guess I'm wishing my life awayWith these things I'll never sayIf I could say what I want to sayI'd say I want to blow you-awayBe with you every nightAm I squeezing you too tight?If I could see what I want to seeI want to see you go down-on one kneeMarry me todayGuess I'm wishing my life awayWith these things I'll never sayThese things I'll never Say...

As soon as Arnold is out of sight Helga is completely swooned over him. One day, my love, one day. But until then, it's just another day.