Best Friend Twist: Chapter 2
I know people who are reading this story are all "What?! Gerald likes…Helga?! That is not major GxP stuff." I hope you know that this story has a lot to go so I hope you enjoy. I will be updating on a lot of my stuff. I am finally done with some big school assignment I had to do so I am free to write as much as I want…except when I have homework. (: Again please enjoy this story and keep a look out for my other stories. Disclaimer: I do not, I repeat NOT own Hey Arnold! That will be all, thank you. (:
Arnold decided to go ask Gerald what was up with him. Arnold felt mad and almost…jealous…but why would he feel that way? He doesn't even like Helga. He knew that he thought Gerald following Helga around was weird though. Gerald usually stayed away from Helga as much as he could. Arnold was not just angry but very confused. Arnold saw Gerald staring at Helga as she played Space Invaders. Arnold raised his eyebrow but shook his head and went over to his best friend and…best bully.
"Hey Gerald," Arnold stated as he was next to his best friend. Gerald kept staring at Helga. She had the top score on every game…except Runaway Bus…that was Gerald's claim to fame. Arnold tapped Gerald on the shoulder. Helga noticed that Arnold was next to her and stared off into space…but not the game screen. She instantly got shot down by lasers. Gerald frowned.
"I'm sorry you lost Helga…hey do you need another quarter to play? I got tons. You can borrow one of mine," Gerald asked. Helga shook her head and got out of her love sick trance.
"Oh…umm…that's alright Geraldo…I don't need them but umm thanks anyway," Helga said as she was staring at Arnold out of the corner of her eye. Arnold raised a brow at Gerald.
"Why would you give your quarters away when we have been saving up our allowance forever? You're acting kind of weird Gerald. What's up with you?" Arnold asked. Gerald gulped and glanced at Helga.
"Nothing but umm…we should probably go play some games. Let's go," Gerald said as he pulled Arnold away to inside the men's restroom. Arnold jerked to a stop and made Gerald stop as well. Gerald had a worried look on his face. "Arnold, we need to go into the men's room. I need to talk to you about something serious," Gerald said as he opened the door to the men's room and pulled Arnold with him. Arnold crossed his arms when they were in. Gerald started to look under the stalls to check for people.
"Gerald, you need to tell me what's going on with you. I need to know. You said you had something to talk to me…well, spill it Gerald," Arnold pushed Gerald with his strong words. Arnold seemed serious and a little…annoyed. Gerald swayed back and forth on his feet.
"Alright…I will tell you…but you must promise not to tell anyone. Do you promise?" Gerald asked him. Arnold simply nodded. "Ok, I think that I may have feelings for a girl other than Phoebe. I mean I still like Phoebe…a lot…but this girl has got my attention. I don't know if I should tell you who the girl…"
"It's Helga, isn't?" Arnold asked, cutting Gerald off. Gerald moved his eyes around the room. Gerald took a big breath and nodded. Arnold scowled without noticing it. "Gerald…you cannot like like Helga. You used to hate her. Besides, she doesn't like you…she, I think, likes someone else. Do you understand?" Arnold explained in a harsh and firm tone. Gerald looked up with a confused look on his face.
"Why can't I like her? You're always vouching for her telling me how she's a good person and she has feelings and she's not that bad and…"
"I get it! I know I talk good about her but that doesn't mean you should try to date her or something…what if someone else likes her and he's just too shy to tell her or anyone else? Did you ever think of that Gerald? I want to know! That guy will not like you anymore or maybe he will fight with you or something! Gerald, just…just…just forget about her!" Arnold started to raise his voice quite a bit. Gerald scowled right back.
"I am that guy Arnold! I like her but am too shy to tell her! I told you because you're my best friend and I thought I could trust you on this! I thought you might be my wingman or at least support me! What do you do? You yell at me when I did nothing wrong! I am so sorry that I have feelings for someone!" Gerald yelled sarcastically. "It's not any of your business if someone else likes her…unless you're jealous? Are you Arnold? At this point I don't care! I am going to ask her out on Monday and you can't stop me!" His voice dropped a little. "I hope when you tell someone your feelings for a girl that they jump down your throat too. I hope they tell you you're not going to have a chance. We'll see how it feels to you. Have a nice life Arnold…bye."
Arnold watched as Gerald walked out of the bathroom and he peeked out as Gerald stormed out of the arcade. Arnold felt bad about what he had aid to his best friend. He knew he should have supported him but instead he only thought about himself and if he liked Helga. He didn't know how he felt and he still told him to give up. He felt horrible but also…he knew why he had been mad. He then at that moment realized he was jealous. Jealous of someone liking Helga G. Pataki.