Chapter 4
Arnold opened the door to the boarding house. The animals ran out, and Arnold and Helga walked in.
"Welcome home, Shortman." Phil messed up Arnold's hair. Arnold let out a laugh.
"Hey, Grandpa." Phil smiled and looked over to Helga.
"You kids go ahead. No funny stuff." Phil walked into the kitchen. Arnold adjusted his hat and walked with Helga to his room. Helga dug through the bag of supplies they just bought. She pulled out some glue.
"Got any scissors?" Helga opened her science book and wrote on a index card.
"Yeah," Arnold opened a drawer and dug through it, pulling out a pair of large scissors. He walked over and handed it to Helga. Helga smiled and cut some construction paper.
"I wonder why Lila hates me all of a sudden. I mean, she used to be so nice." Helga sighed in fustration. "I mean, I know I wasn't the nicest but I wasn't only mean to her. I was mean to everyone!" Arnold nodded. He looked through the book. Helga checked her phone.
"Oh!" Helga's eyes went big. "Arnold, I need to go! Bob will kill me if I come home late!" She kissed him, grabbed her bag and left, slipping on her jacket before she walked out the front door.
-Next Morning-
Helga arrived at school early. She walked to the office to start her early detention. Lila walked in, her hair in a braided bun. She sat next to Helga and sighed. She turned and looked at her, then passed a note. Helga read it.
I need to talk to you. It's important.