Especially Me…
A/N: Craig Bartlett had stated during several interviews when questioned about the Hey Arnold! Cartoon series that there would be a spin off of the Pataki's where Arnold would leave for San Lorenzo with his parents for a couple of years, making Helga the star of the show. This is how I imagined Arnold's departure from Hilwood. I'm thinking he'd probably be about twelve/thirteen when this occurs because his parents would want to leave before he started high school. Also, by this point the Jungle movie has occurred and Him and Helga have been together for a few years now.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything you see here. Everything belongs to Nickelodeon, Viacom, and Craig Bartlett.
"I can't believe you're really leaving Arnold." Said Helga sadly as she leaned over the edge of the roof of the Sunset Arms boarding house and looked down at Hillwood city as the sun was setting. From Arnold's roof, Helga could see almost everything and the city looked so beautiful.
"I know. I can't believe I'm leaving either. "Arnold responded as he reached over and placed his hand comfortingly on top of Helga's, which had been resting on the ledge. "It won't be so bad though. I mean we can still write to each other and stuff."
"It won't be the same Arnold. Who is going to listen to me when I can't stand Big Bob, Miriam, or Olga anymore? Who's going to solve all of our classesmate's problems including mine and provide us all with great sage advice? Who's always going to be there to shine an optimistic light on everything? We're all going to be a mess without you Arnold, including me, well…actually, especially me." Said Helga as she began to tear up and tried to turn away so that Arnold wouldn't be able to see her cry.
"It's going to be alright. Everything will be okay. We're going to make it through this. You'll see Helga." Said Arnold as he gave her hand a comforting squeeze.
"How is everything going to be okay Arnold? I mean you're moving thousands of miles away to San Lorenzo." Said Helga almost hysterically. "How am I ever going to be able to live without you?"
Arnold looked over at Helga and then without warning he pulled her in closer to him. Arnold, whose hands were now both intertwined with stared at Helga with such intensity that it gave her goose bumps. Suddenly, Arnold began to speak.
"You're the strongest person I know Helga. That's how I know we'll be alright and you'll be able to get through this. Plus, if we're really meant to be I know that we'll make it through this… together." Said Arnold sincerely.
"Helga, I love you." Said Arnold as he pulled her so closely to him that he could feel her warm breath on his face. Helga stared at Arnold and paused before responding, "I love you too Arnold." Arnold pulled Helga closer to him and suddenly Helga could feel his lips on hers. It was a while before they finally parted.
"Helga, I think you should get going, or you're parents will get worried." Said Arnold seriously.
"You're probably right. Will you walk me home Arnold?" Said Helga hopefully.
"Of Course." Responded Arnold.
"You know…" began Helga as she and Arnold started to make their way down the fire escape.
"What?" Asked Arnold curiously.
"I'm really going to miss you football head." Said Helga as she flashed him a mischievous smile.
"I'm really going to miss you too Helga." Said a smiling Arnold as he tried to help Helga off the last step of the fire escape. "Now let's get you home."