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So here's chapter 2. Thank you to everyone who took the time to read it. it means a lot. I hope you like this chapter. i promise next ones will be better, i will do my best.

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CHAPTER 2
(Date on the clouds)

- Arnold…Arnold..ARNOLD HEY ARNOLD!

- Uh? .. sorry Gerald, what were you saying? Said Arnold after being took out of his thoughts.
It was common that Arnold was always deep into his thoughts, he has always been like that and it was not a surprise to anyone to have to call him over three times to nook him out of his mind.

- Man you really need to stop thinking that deep! I was asking you what do you think i should give to Phoebe today? You know 3 years and half is something that must be well celebrated. Said Gerald

- Gerald… you say that since you had one week dating her seriously will you ever stop? Besides it has been 3 years already I'm pretty sure Phoebe will be happy with anything you come up. Said Arnold with a small smile

- Yeah yeah and says the one who has been trying to win Lila's heart for.. how many years now? And you always came up with something that and must "different that shows how much interest in her you have" come on man! Said Gerald now with a sarcastic mocking tone.

- It's different Gerald! I'm not dating Lila.. yet.

- Yet? So you will start to date her soon or…?

- Soon enough i'm sure.. I think i'm pretty close and she will accept to go out with me soon. Said Arnold with a proud tone

- Man.. if i could have a dollar for everytime you've said that during the last years i'd have enough to take Phoebe to Hawaii for probably a week and still have change to buy bubblegum at the airport and maybe…-Arnold interrupts- Ok ok got it i've said it so many times but this time it's different really i definitely feel that something is going to chance.. and don't you say that i've said that before ok thanks- Said Arnold

- Wow man had no idea you could be that's serious, Said Gerald with a chuckle
But seriously Arnold i need an advice.. what if she is getting bored? Not that it could be possible because come on its me.

- Why don't you just take her to a fancy dinner and remind her why do you asked her to be your girlfriend in the first place? I mean she sure would like you two to have a romantic talk like that.. idk. Said Arnold honestly….

Gerald stood there thinking for a second that maybe Arnold was right and Phoebe would like that even if the was kind of a romantic guy he and Phoebe haven't had such a moment in several months so this would be perfect

-You know what? You're right my man, a fancy dinner at Che Paris plus a romantic talk and maybe a small romantic walk on the park under the stars wouldn't be a bad idea. Said Gerald with a happy and proud tone.

-Well good luck with that! It's a good idea Gerald i'm sure she will love it.

-Now back to another topic my friend… What got you so deep in thought today?

-Huh?.. oh right.. it's Helga. Said Arnold now remembering what he has been thinking about.

-Helga? What about her?. Asked Gerald with a look of confusion, why was his best friend asking about his own bigger personal torment?

-She wasn't acting like her today you even noticed.. she looked kind of sad maybe? Said Arnold with a bit of worry, it was not common to see Helga like that

-Does it matter? I mean it's Helga G Pataki my man she probably missed some wrestling or something.. remember how she acted that day we visited the chocolate factory only because she wanted to go to some wrestling? She will be fine and we shouldn't care. Said Gerald

-Of course we should care Gerald she is our friend and your girlfriend's best friend. Said Arnold

-Ok ok you got a point, she is my girlfriend's best friend but that doesn't mean i have to care.. You know Pataki and I don't get along to well Arnold and let me give you this advice, if you are thinking about going to ask her what¿s the matter and offer your help DON'T do it my man it's better to leave her alone. Said Gerald more than serious

-That doesn't mean that… wait.. how do you know that i was going to talk to her? And why it's better to leave her alone? Asked Arnold.

-Are you kidding man? You're Arnold. the one who helps everyone with everything, to be honest it surprises me that you haven't tried yet… and well.. look man I will say this only one time, Even if Pataki and I don't get along to well he have some "stuff in common" when it comes to big personal issues you can say plus she is a girl so believe man its better to leave her alone.

-O-kay.. I gotta say that you're right i'm Arnold and everything but the second… well i don't know from where that came from but even if you're right you know me Gerald i can't help it. Said Arnold with a small chuckle

-Whatever you say my man, just remember.. i warned you.

-Come on Gerald, what's the worst that could happen?

-Believe Arnold there's no words to describe it

Arnold smiled and rolled his eyes knowing that his best friend was about to make a joke so he stood up and walked to Phoebe who was on the line to pay for her lunch since he didn't saw Helga around he thought that Phoebe should know where she was and he wanted to ask her before she joins the table with Gerald who might not like Arnold asking where Helga was.

-Hey Phoebe. Greeted Arnold with a smile

-Hello Arnold, how are you?. Said Phoebe with a smile

-I'm just fine Phoebe thanks.. huh.. isn't Helga coming to lunch?

Phoebe thought for a second… why is he asking for her? Well he is Arnold and Helga obviously looked kinda of down today morning and knowing him the way I do he is probably worry and wants to try to help her or something, sad that he doesn't know he is the reason why she is acting like that and that it'd probably hurt her to know he worries about her as a friend

-Well.. she left not long ago Arnold she wasn't feeling well today and she decided to go home. Said Phoene

-Are you sure its that? I mean she looked kind of sad not sick.. is there any problem?

-No no.. I mean she was a bit.. how to say..a cold she has a cold.. look she uses to sleep wit her window open and the wind has been so strong and cold lately.. yes that, so she got a cold.

Phoebe hoped that Arnold was dense enough to buy her kind of logical explication and stop asking about it.

-Oh.. I see.. but why did you let her go alone? Maybe she had fever or something. Said Arnold worriedly

-You know her Arnold, she wants to be independent and do everything by herself even if she needs help but I'm completely sure she didn't have fever she only needs to rest.

-Well if you say so Phoebe.. but yet she should try to ask for help sometimes when she needs it.

-She does. Just not so often.

In that moment they arrived at the table where Gerald was waiting for

-What is not so often?. Asked Gerald.

-Helga asking for help. Said Arnold

-Of course not, Pataki doesn't asks for help she makes you ask for it. Said Gerald with a chuckle

-I don't find that joke funny Gerald. Said Phoebe as she sat down

-Come one babe I'm just joking. Said Gerald and kissed her cheek

They ate lunch and talked about the coming basketball game where Arnold and Gerald would play with the rest of the team and how excited it was because they really wanted to win the trophy and achieve it as a record for the school hall. When the day ended Phoebe said bye to Arnold and Gerald and started her normal walk home this time without Helga or Gerald which was good because she need a small break to think about all the thing going around in her head

Phoebe POV

I don't understand… how everything can be so complicated? I see why Helga hides her feelings for Arnold… It's also impressive how he has not a single clue about them I mean he is Helga's main target since I can remember but yet they are friends and everything she has done for him… How come that he never noticed it's her?... Ok maybe all the insults and pranks but yet she is there when he needs… Wait she did it… she told him and… Well I think Arnold reaction to that was completely normal since they were 9 but why did he never said a word about it again? He is not that mean to think Helga isn't capable of have feelings besides he seems to worry… maybe he was scared? Or in denial? Since she was his bully and everything and human feelings are certainly complicated to manage sometimes but yet… It's not fair what Helga is going through right now

Also Dr Bliss is right she needs to tell him and pass over it whatever the result might be but from the other side seems like Arnold is something or better said someone who Helga can't live without also her fear of rejection and public humiliation are a big tunel she needs to go through so she can find out what's next…But if I try to think about it more on Helga's side I think I can understand a bit... I mean, i remember when Gerald had a crush on that girl Cloe and how it made me feel… Gosh i even went to get hair extensions and wanted an artificial tan just to look a bit more like that girl and Helga stopped me…

-You kidding right?

-No Helga, it's completely serious

-Seriously? Just because the newest interest of tall hair boy is a skinny long haired tanned doll?

Come on Phoebs you're smarter than that

-But what if it's a positive change Helga?

-Positive change? Phoebe those positive changes are the ones who make you happy and proud and some point and you make them because of you, don't make me remind you about that time when I tried to act like Mrs Perfection just to impress Arnold

-But it did work Helga, didn't it? He spent the whole party with you

-Yes he did but not because of me it was because I looked, talked and dressed like Lila and believe me it doesn't feel good to pretend to be someone you are not

Besides if he can't see how great you are just the way you are then he doesn't deserves you

-You know?... you're completely right Thank you so much Helga.

That time Helga and I shared a hug and I felt so lucky to have a best friend like her but also I feel bad because I was not brave enough to tell her that she should listen to her own words "If he can't see how great you are just the way you are then he doesn't deserves you" she is so much more than what everyone sees on her also i wonder if Arnold can see through that…He is dense but as he always try to look on the bright side of everything maybe he knows there's another side of her that not many people knows…

It's already 4pm i'm already at home and it was supposed to be a happy day I should be smiling looking for something to wear today but somehow my mind is on the clouds it's like i just can't sit have fun and kiss my boyfriend when I know my best friend deserves the same happiness and more than that she wish she could have it and yet she cant get it and I really don't know what to do to help her it's not like I can just go and tell him "hey Arnold, did you know that Helga loves you? No? well now you do so go for it" because she would probably kill me before I even say the first three words but i swear sometimes it looks easier just to go and tell him but once again I would never betray Helga that way and I know she can do this but she only needs the right push and that's something i can actually try to do just gotta think how…

Already 6pm Gerald just come in maybe 15 minutes I feel pretty with this over knee light blue dress, the Happy 1 year together necklace he gave me and not so high heels, my hair down, a nice jacket and light make up. But gotta say that it was not easy to get myself ready thinking about everthing about Arnold and Helga and how to help her and even him because I certainly think that they could make a good couple.

Just in that moment i heard a knock on the door and i knew it was Gerald and i was more than ready to this romantic date to spend some really nice time with my boyfriend when this idea knocked my head… what about asking Gerald? He is Arnold's best friend and he must know something about what he thinks about her, right? I will try to find a way to ask him and don't look suspicious

-Hey Babe, wow you look so beautiful

-Thank you Gerald you look so handsome yourself

I love kissing him just so much and when he holds me tight and makes the kiss a deep and romantic one

-Ready for today? I have a very romantic night planned for us

-Of course dear

And then left and we arrived at Che Paris our table was decorated with roses and candles it was the perfect romantic table for our special dinner, I was surprised I didn't know he could be this romantic even when we always have nice dates this was definitely new and I liked but then couldn't help but think about that while I was here being so happy which is not bad my best friend was probably at home feeling sad and crying… yes crying something that nobody knows is that sometimes she cries a lot and not only because of sadness but for angriness and so many mixed emotions she was to fight everyday

-So, do you like it babe?

-It's completely perfect Gerald really

I kissed his cheek and we both got that red blush and i really like

After ordered our food and asked the waiter to take a photo of us we started to talk about everything since we met and I was definitely not expecting his words

-You know babe… I feel like a really lucky man i mean look at you, you're beautiful, smart, funny, sincere and just completely perfect I don't know how i could ever looked at other girls seriously nobody is better than you and don't ever think anything else really.

I was shocked, me? The shyest girl of the class the one who doesn't go to party too often unless it's with him the one who could not find the right words to say that I feel exactly the same as him

-I .. i.. I really… Gerald you… you are..(and yes I completely blushed) You're the best boyfriend in the world and you don't need to be endless romantic to prove that my dear but I love how you always surprise me and this is just.. more than what I could ask for.

-As I said babe, do not ever think that again ok? You're my perfect girl and nothing will change that and here between us I also love when you are hungry

Oh right, because during the years we have had our little fights and gotta say that sometimes I was too little over the bend... it's not my fault that he decided to be kind of an jerk when i was on my period and studying for finals… it was just his luck, now that I think about it even Arnold had to stop him one time or I surely would have kill him Helga was there too and it was too funny Gerald just kept asking whats wrong? And Helga said "You bucko! So leave before the just woken up lion kills you" after two days I was ready to explain him how gilrs need space in these particular days something that now he pretty does understand.

-Wow the food here is just as good as always don't you think babe?

-Certainly yes, this is really good

-And thank God this time we won't have to wash the dishes for pay for it

-Gerald it was a misunderstanding

-Yeah yeah but it was not funny

-I think it was pretty funny

And it surely was, back in that day I had no idea about Helga's feelings for Arnold and I see it very impressive how she managed to get him invited without having to do it herself and all that change everything to impress him but kind of failed when she noticed she mixed the restaurants names but even with that I think he was very happy when she told the truth to the manager probably he knows Helga despite of all is an honest person. I wonder if he stil thinks like that about her or what the thinks at all because it's clear that he sees her as a friend but is he open to see her as something else? He should… I'm sure Arnold had to think about the FTi day after that and maybe ask himself if that was true even when they accorded it was "the heat of the moment" not even he can be that dense to believe that someone who does all of that doesn't feels anything.

-So babe are you ready?

-Sure… for what? (I really gotta stop thinking that much I kinda feel like Arnold)

-To a romantic walk and look at the stars together, you're a little on the clouds today babe

-Sorry dear I'm just overwhelmed by everything you have said tonight

He kissed my cheek and we started our way to the park.

It was a beautiful night my lovely boyfriend and I by the hand on our special date night completely romantic and perfect, something that not many people know but I've been always wanted and it feels so great to be with the one you love and that you feel you will love forever. Yes even someone like me who constantly speaks about science and math is a deep hided romantic… maybe not as much as Helga but I do have this in me and i do enjoy it. Then once again couldn't stop but think how Helga must feel right now.

-It's a lovely night don't you think babe?

-Completely, because I am with you

-And you know whaty? I don't need to look at the start right now with you here.

And with that he kissed me like he never did before, so deep so full of passion and love, I put my arms around his neck and he was holding me so tight like if he couldn't let me go. It was just perfect, his hands, his kisses, just him and I right together is perfect.

-It was a beautiful night babe, I'm one lucky man

-It was perfect.

We shared one more kiss

-Goodnight Gerald

-Goodnight my Phoebe

After that I went to my room and even when i was feeling so happy I felt kind of bad because I couldn't ask Gerald it was just impossible and even if it was so nice to talk about us I think i need to find a way to ask Gerald about it, there must be a way not to only ask him but to help Helga because she should be able to feel just as happy as I feel right now

End of Phoebe POV

And with those last thoughts Phoebe went to sleep without knowing that the next day everything could just more complicated than ever.


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