And now friends and readers, here is the chapter you've been waiting for, where Arnold and Helga finally take the BIG step in their relationship!

I'll mention now that a good portion of this chapter and the remainder of the story have been inspired by lines and actions from NintendoGal55's fic "Sixteen Awakening" and DarthRoden's "On A Stormy Summer Night" and "Raindrops in the Night." But I'm not plagiarizing either one of them; their stories have just been a big help to me in writing one of my own. So if you're reading this, guys, I hope you understand and know that I would never wrong you!

I was also inspired by love scenes in romantic movies that include Titanic, The Blue Lagoon, and The Notebook.

So this is my first ArnoldxHelga love scene, and while I'll let you know that it's implied, I hope you still think I did a good job on it! I'd like to take the moment and dedicate this portion of the story to my closest friends who are also AxH fans: Jadeykins, NintendoGal55, Azure129, SuprSingr, BrokenRose24, VollendJatara-Jenny, KasuKAPL, DarthRoden, and Pyrex Shards.

Thanks so much, guys, for being my friends and giving me support in writing! I hope you will take the chance to read this story sometime and enjoy it, especially this particular chapter!

It was now 8:20 P.M.

After what seemed like a long wait to both of them, Arnold and Helga were finally at the drive-in, and the movie they chose to see was Evil Twin 4. It had started about twenty minutes ago, and they arrived ten minutes before it did.

The couple first had dinner at Chez Paris, and chose to eat there, because, like Helga said, it brought back a lot of memories for them, especially the time in fourth grade, when she pretended to be his French pen pal and she ended up showing him her true self, albeit through a disguise, and Arnold had unknowingly fallen in love with her.

The evening was already very hot, so they didn't want to wear anything formal and had spontaneously chosen to eat there. Arnold was wearing his usual blue t-shirt, jeans, and black sneakers (by now, it was too hot to wear the long-sleeved plaid shirt). Helga was wearing a white spaghetti strapped shirt, jean shorts, and white sneakers. Before she even went to Arnold's house earlier, she was wearing her hair down, and she decided to keep it like that, since he liked it best when she wore it that way.

They had conversed a great deal during dinner, which wore off some of the tension for both of them, but neither of them STILL brought up what was the #1 subject on their minds!

And now here they were at the drive-in on the hot summer evening.

Despite the fact that it wasn't "officially summer" yet, the whole day had been hot, and now in the early evening, it felt like it was getting hotter, with the temperature currently at 85 degrees. Since the Packard was an old car, it did not have an official air conditioner, so things were only getting hotter for the couple.

Both Arnold and Helga had lowered their windows some, even though they were getting little to no cool air. And like Arnold had thought earlier, there were almost no other cars in the whole lot.

Arnold was still in the driver's seat while Helga sat in the passenger's seat, both of them with their seat belts undone. They were sharing a bag of popcorn and had their own drinks. But they had barely said two words to each other since they got there and were still in complete silence as they kept their eyes on the screen, though both of them often quickly glanced at each other when the other one wasn't looking.

After five more minutes passed, Arnold and Helga finished off the last bits of popcorn and their drinks. They both were growing more and more nervous as the time passed that they ate and drank their snacks very quickly.

Helga took the popcorn away from the middle of the seat and placed it down at her feet, then she glanced over at Arnold. Even though he didn't look in her direction at all, Helga slowly and casually scooted closer to Arnold. When she was as close as she could get, she leaned her head and back into his right shoulder and extended her legs out, bending her right knee up onto the seat. Now that their hands were free, Helga wanted to move closer to Arnold, hoping something would happen if she did, and he would have more of an opportunity to touch her if he wanted to.

Though she tried to make her scooting towards him not so obvious, it didn't go unnoticed to Arnold.

As she moved, he glanced over to her when she wasn't looking and was very pleased when she leaned into him, though he didn't show it. Inside, he was jumping with joy at the closeness between him and Helga, who now had her arms crossed at her chest. He had his right arm placed on the top of the seat, and he was trying to resist bringing it down so he could pull her closer to him and kiss her. He felt a few drops of sweat crawl down from his forehead, though he knew it was happening less because of the terrible heat.

After a few more minutes, Arnold grew more and more nervous as he saw and felt the closeness between him and Helga, and he reflected on their current situation.

They were completely alone together in the Packard and in a place where they could have completely privacy of their parents. It wasn't a place where they could have privacy from other people, but it was good enough tonight because the other few cars that were there were not parked anywhere near them.

If she wants to make love with me, now's as good as any time to do it since we're all alone. Arnold thought to himself. But what if she doesn't? I'm not gonna force her into doing something she doesn't want to do.

Arnold noticed Helga's pink bow was getting droopy and moist from the heat. He felt his eyes betray him as he looked further down at her breasts, which were covered but visible through her shirt. Even as he did, he felt like a pervert. Helga never objected to Arnold touching her chest and had made some past actions so that he would be doing it. But he still couldn't help wonder if she would ever object at all, especially in a situation like the one they were in now.

More drops of sweat fell from Arnold's forehead, though he felt himself sweating in other places. He felt his body stiffen with anxiety, especially in one particular place, and let out a nervous gulp, though Helga did not seem to notice as she never looked away from the movie.

But little did he know what was going on in her mind the whole time.

After she moved closer to Arnold and leaned against him, Helga had tried to pay attention to the movie, but while she kept her gaze on it for a long time, her mind wasn't on the movie at all.

She was hoping that moving closer to him would make him react, though in a good way. She didn't look at him at all when he was looking at her, but she could sense that he was. She figured he was probably being considerate of her, but she wanted him to hold and kiss her. She was enjoying the closeness they had now, but she wanted them to get even closer.

I want to make love to him, and now's as good as any time to do it since we're finally all alone. She thought to herself. I'm sure he wants to just as much as me, but he's so considerate of me, so he probably thinks I don't want to and he doesn't want to force me into it. She smiled. Oh, Arnold, my cherished and wonderful football-headed boyfriend! How I love that you are considerate of my feelings in any situation, proving without a doubt how much you love me more than you love yourself! She let out a soft lovesick sigh, hoping he wouldn't hear.

After a few more moments, Helga felt her own eyes betray her as she glanced over at Arnold, but of all places, she looked down at his crotch! She couldn't help but do that, especially since the heat was really getting to her along with her thoughts of having sex with him! Her cheeks turned a deep shade of red as she looked at him and thought all at the same time. She was especially wondering if Arnold would notice where she was looking, and would be mortified if he knew!

As she did, Arnold was going through a similar problem. He finally shifted his gaze away from Helga, feeling humiliated with himself for looking at her breasts, wondering she would call him a pervert for doing so if she knew. Sweat fell down his face faster than before as he turned the same shade of red as Helga's face. He felt his whole body stiffen even more, especially down at his groin, where he felt he had a growing hard-on. He wondered if Helga would notice.

By now, they were both overwhelmed with tension and uncertainty, though they remained in their seats and barely moved.

What am I going to do now? Arnold exclaimed in his mind.

What'll I do now? Helga also thought to herself.

I want her and I want her now! I feel I've got a growing hard-on, and I need to do something about it now! Frowning, he removed his right hand from the seat and clenched it into a fist. That's it; I'm not waiting any longer.

I want him now! We're all alone here and there are hardly any other cars. Now's as good as any time; he's all mine for the taking. She removed her arms from her chest and clenched her own fists, also frowning. That's it; I can't take all this uncertainty and anxiety. I'm not waiting anymore.

Helga sat up at the same time Arnold shifted in his seat, though they were both so wrapped up in their own selves that they didn't notice what the other one did. They finally decided it was time to break the ice.

"Helga…" Arnold said at the same time Helga said, "Arnold…"

Looking away from each other, and not noticing that they spoke at the same time, the couple inhaled deeply, stretched out their hands, and finally spoke the very words that had been on their minds all evening, and, again, they spoke at the same time:

"I want to make love to you!"

The moment they said the same words simultaneously, Arnold and Helga eyes' widened, then they looked at each other in shock and wonder, almost in disbelief that they clearly had been thinking this individually, but at the same time tonight.

Their expressions wore off almost immediately, and Arnold crawled over to Helga. As soon as he was in her range, they grabbed and held each other close as they kissed madly and passionately. Helga fell back along the seat and pulled Arnold with her as they continued kissing.

After a few moments, they pulled their lips apart, but Arnold, who was lying on top of Helga, continuously kissed her neck and the area where it met her shoulder. His left hand moved across her chest and he made contact with her breast, so he took advantage of the chance and squeezed it, still hoping she wouldn't object.

Meanwhile, Helga held Arnold's waist with her left hand and placed the other one on the rim of the seat to keep a grip. She groaned with pleasure and moved her neck in motion as she felt Arnold kiss her, but she felt even more pleasured when he touched her breast. Then she brought her other hand around his waist and lifted him up some so that their lips would meet again. When they did, they continued kissing with a good amount of force and aggression.

They finally pulled away for air and Arnold got off of Helga. They looked at each other as they panted to regain control of their breathing.

"Are you sure, Helga?" Arnold said, still gasping a little.

Helga smiled and nodded at him. Though she was also out of breath, she managed to get the words out. "Yes, Arnold. I love you, and I want to do this with you."

Arnold smiled back and kissed her on the lips. "I want you, too, Helga." His expression turned to one of worry. "But I don't have protection."

"Don't worry. I've been keeping careful track of my period cycle, and it's less likely to happen if we do it now.

"As long as you're sure…" Arnold said uncertainly, but then his face lifted and he smiled at her again.

Without saying a word to each other, Arnold and Helga began to undress and looked at each other as they did. Arnold kicked off his shoes and pulled off his socks while Helga did the same. As Arnold pulled off his shirt, Helga pulled off her shirt. Underneath it was a white bra with very thin straps. She then unzipped and pulled off her jean shorts, revealing white panties with pink lining. Arnold undid and removed his jeans, revealing light blue boxers. Helga gulped nervously as she undid her bra and took it off. Arnold also gulped nervously, then let out a quick groan. They both looked down as they simultaneously took off their underwear, the last major article of clothing for both of them, and tossed them into the piles that consisted of their separate clothes.

Finally, they looked back up at each other, seeing each other completely nude for the first time. Well, it wasn't Helga's first time, as she had first seen Arnold naked when they were nine. But this was time, it was very different, not just for her, but for him as well.

Despite knowing each other their whole lives, Arnold and Helga had never been completely undressed in front of the other before. Both of them had grown up so much over the years, and had changed physically as well as emotionally, so they grew more nervous and awkward as they continued to gaze at each other.

Even though he was still nervous, Arnold finally managed to give a small smile as he continued looking at Helga. "You look…like an angel, Helga."

Helga's eyes widened for a moment, then she smiled lovingly back him. "You look pretty heavenly yourself, Arnold."

Arnold moved closer to Helga, and saw that she still had her bow on. Helga noticed where he was looking and reached up to take it off. But before she could, Arnold saw this and gently took her hands in his own. "No, don't, I-I- I want you to leave it on, please." He smiled at her again.

Helga, knowing her bow still brought sentimental value in her relationship with Arnold, smiled back and nodded. Then she reached up and readjusted his little blue hat, which told him she wanted him to keep it on, since it held sentimental value to him as well.

Arnold crawled closer to Helga until he felt that he was close enough. As he leaned towards her, she simultaneously leaned towards him, their lips meeting again. As they brought their hands to the other's face, she fell back along the seat again, him going down with her, and he remained on top of her as they continued kissing. While these kisses were more gentle and soft, they continued to hold all the passion and love the couple had for each other, especially now.

Helga wrapped her arms around Arnold's neck while he wrapped his own around her waist. They continued to kiss slowly as Arnold took the step in what made this kiss their last one as virgins. They abruptly stopped kissing as Helga suddenly gasped sharply, feeling the brief moment of pain.

Arnold quickly looked at Helga with genuine concern. "Did I hurt you? I'm sorry."

Helga smiled as she looked at him. Even in making love for the first time, Arnold was still considerate of her and her well-being. His worry quickly made her forget all of the pain, and she played with some of his hair. "It's okay, Arnold. Don't worry, I'll be all right."

Arnold smiled back at her. "I'll be gentle with you." Then he kissed her on the lips to let her know he meant it.

As they leaned forward and kissed again, Helga held Arnold's head with one hand and kept the other around his neck, while he held her face with one hand and her side with the other, and it didn't take long for them to get lost in each other as they continued kissing and made love for the very first time in their lives.

Helga lay down on the seat and looked up at the interior of the Packard's roof. Arnold was still partially on top of her, but he was laying on his side as he looked over at her. She was holding onto his left arm, which was reached across her right shoulder. They had finished making love a few minutes ago and were now thinking about it in silence.

As she kept looking up, Helga started thinking to herself on what happened to them.

Wow, that was…really something! A bit overwhelming in the way of expressing my love for Arnold. And yet… Helga started to smile. …It was incredible! Like nothing I had ever experienced before with Arnold. It was the best moment of my life.

Meanwhile, Arnold was thinking the same things to himself.

Wow, I never thought that making love would be such an overwhelming experience for me! But Helga and I love each other, and with this step we took together, I know I love her now more than ever before. Arnold thought, then he began to smile, too. That was the best moment of my life.

Helga smiled wider and laughed a little as she looked at Arnold, who was wearing the same expressions. He crawled back on top of her and buried his face into her neck as she hugged him around his neck, and both of them closed their eyes in pure bliss as they continued to lie down and hold each other…

Helga looked away and smiled as she felt Arnold play with her hair and stroke her cheeks as he kissed her face. She finally turned in his direction as she felt his lips make contact with hers, and they continued to kiss like earlier: gently and softly, but still with passion and love.

They broke their lips apart as they moved them alongside the other's cheek. Helga gently stroked Arnold's back while he continued to stroke her hair, and even took a moment to finger her bow. Helga smiled when she felt Arnold touch her precious and sentimental valued article of clothing, thinking of earlier, when he told her to leave it on. As she kept her right hand on his back, she ran the fingers of her left hand through his hair, then hugged his neck.

Though he wasn't lying directly on her chest, Arnold was close enough to Helga to feel the familiar sound of her heart beating. "I can hear your heart beating, my love."

Helga smiled and brought his face around to look at hers, holding him by his cheeks. "You're all the more reason for my heart to beat the way it does, my Arnold."

Arnold smiled back, and they shared another sweet kiss. Then, while she kept her arms around him, Helga turned her face to her right and closed her eyes, and continued to wear a beautiful smile on her face. Arnold was not at all surprised by her movements; he knew she was enjoying all of this. He gently kissed her left cheek and continuously moved the kisses along her face and neck again.

Arnold rested himself back on top of Helga, then he turned his head in the opposite direction as he smiled and closed his eyes, cuddling his own left cheek into hers. He placed his arms on her sides to hold her as best he could, as he didn't want to have Helga move from her spot. As he made himself comfortable, he felt Helga's hands clasp together around his back as she pulled him in for a hug.

The two lovers continued to lie down on the seat, cuddled up in each other's embrace, thinking about all they had done in taking the big step in their relationship.

Arnold finally rose up from the seat, hoping too much time hadn't gone by since he and Helga snuggled up together. He looked at Helga, who had fallen asleep. He smiled at her, and kissed her lightly on the forehead as he whispered, "Hey beautiful, it's time to wake up."

Helga stirred, then opened her eyes. She smiled as she looked into the emerald green eyes of her beloved Arnold. "I'm awake, football head." She leaned up at the same time Arnold leaned down, just in time for their lips to meet in a soft kiss.

After they kissed, Arnold finally got up, and Helga also sat up with him. She leaned her head onto his right shoulder and closed her eyes again as she felt his head touch hers. He smiled at their closeness, wondering if they could get any closer.

"I love you, Helga." Arnold leaned down and whispered in her ear, then kissed the top of her head. "You know that, right?"

Helga lifted her head up, then looked at him and nodded. Resting her chin on his shoulder, she smiled and whispered back to him. "I love you, too, Arnold."

Arnold smiled even more at Helga's words, then turned more to look at her. She kept her eyes on him as he leaned towards her and met her lips in another kiss, a kiss that she was only too happy to reciprocate.

Arnold and Helga finally turned away from each other and began to get dressed. The heat in the Packard had increased some since their sexual activity, so Arnold just put his boxers back on, while Helga slipped on her bra and panties.

For a moment, both Arnold and Helga looked down at their feet. Arnold stole a glance at Helga, who noticed and looked back. As Arnold smiled widely at her, she smiled back, and Arnold took her left hand, which was stretched out on the seat, and held it in his right one.

"Arnold?" Helga asked, finally breaking the silence.

"Yes, Helga?" He answered.

Helga turned and looked at him with a nervous smile, like she was worried he would say no to what she was about to ask him. "Will you hold me?"

Arnold just smiled again. "Of course I will, Helga."

Helga and Arnold scooted closer to each other and embraced once they were close enough. Helga buried her face in the crevice of Arnold's neck where she kissed him as she played his hair with her right hand and put her other arm on his side. Arnold gently kissed and licked Helga's neck as he held her around her waist and gently rubbed her back with his left hand.

Helga closed her eyes in pure bliss as she and Arnold continued to hug each other. "I feel so safe whenever I'm in your arms, my love." She whispered to him.

Arnold closed his own eyes as he brought one of his hands up to stroke Helga's hair and whispered back to her. "I'd always keep you safe in my arms. I just want to hold you forever and never let go." He rubbed her back again with his right hand and kissed her cheek as he cradled her head with his other hand.

Almost immediately after that, Arnold heard Helga sniffling, like she was crying. So he let go of her to pull back and look at her. He was right; she was crying, but she was also smiling. But still, a look of concern quickly came over Arnold's face.

"Helga, what's wrong? Are you all right? Why are you crying?" He gently wiped her tears away, then cupped her face and stroked her cheek.

Though her lip was trembling slightly and her eyes were still wet as the tears continued to fall from her cheeks, Helga continued to smile and answered, "Nothing's wrong. You've just made my lifelong dream come true, and what you've just said tops it all! I love you, Arnold, and I've just experienced the happiest and most wonderful moment of my life with you. I'll never forget it as long as I live, ever!"

His surprised look was quickly followed by a great big grin as Arnold gave Helga a sweet and passionate kiss. "I love you, too, Helga. I'll never forget it, either. It was the best and happiest moment I ever shared with you, too." He took her hand and began kissing her fingers, making Helga smile even more.

Arnold continued to hold Helga's hand as he sat back down in his spot in the driver's seat. But he placed both of his legs on the entire seat and gestured to Helga, indicating he wanted her sit closer with him.

Helga didn't even need to ask when she saw what he was doing. Once Arnold made himself comfortable, she scooted over to him until she was sitting between his legs. He wrapped his arms around her middle and she placed her arms around his. Then she leaned back into his chest, knowing that their closeness would no longer drive them crazy.

The two had returned their eyes to the movie, but Arnold couldn't resist giving Helga a kiss on her shoulder. Helga turned to him and reached up to hold his head as they kissed on the lips once again.

As they kissed, the two young lovers wrapped their arms more around each other as best they could and held each other so tenderly and lovingly, knowing full well by now that, with the step they had taken to become lovers, they would one day be together forever.

So what did you think?

I'll share with you that the idea of their movie choice was inspired by the future film Scream 4, part of one of my favorite horror franchises ever.

And no, this is not the end! There is still more to come, so stay tuned!