Chapter Two: Welcome Back\The First Date
Today was day, I get to see Phoebe once again. I should be happy right, so why is my heart filled with dread. Maybe there's more to this unexpected visit than I hoped for. But I'm Pataki, I can handle anything. Right?
- Helga
Helga groaned as her alarm clock began ringing loudly. Her bright sapphire eyes opened and she pushed the red button on her alarm to stop, it's endless ringing. She quickly got out of her bed and put on her new clothes that Olga got for her, which was on her dresser table and a sweatdrop fell off her head as she looked at her reflection. She was wearing a shirt which had Angel across it's middle in sparkly letters and the shirt sleeve's were dark blue and her new mudd jeans were the same color. Next to her clothes was a dark blue ribbon so after combing out the tangles out of her long blond locks, she braided the blue ribbon within her hair.
Helga winked at her reflection, she felt like a brand new person. If only Arnold could see her now? He'll be speechless. She smiled, silently thanking Olga for doing her eyebrows for her so, now she has two instead of one. Helga grabbed her mini book-bag which had her money in it, her journal and extra clothes as she ran downstairs. To her utter amazement, her sister was all ready up and was humming a tune as she made breakfast in the kitchen. Helga smirked as she realized Olga was even more hamper in the morning than the evening.
Helga sat quietly in one of the chairs at the table and ate her breakfast quickly, she didn't want to waste time. Olga turned around and greeted her sister with a kiss on her cheek and turned back around to get her keys hanging on the wall, so she missed Helga making a face and wiping the kiss from her face. "Well, Baby-sis, we'll off to see your little friend Phoebe." Olga retorted as she grabbed Helga's hand and dragged her out to the car. Olga smiled at Helga as she ran back to lock the door and got in the driver's seat. "Buckle Up!" Ordered Olga she put on her seat-belt and help Helga with hers even, though Helga could do it herself. As soon as they were both safety buckled in, Olga started the car and they were off to the airport.
Moments later...........................................................
Olga dropped Helga at the airport and kissed her good-bye as she made sure Helga had a map of the airport, a pepper-spray *Just in Case*, and a cellphone to call Olga later when she wanted to go home. Olga waved good-bye as she drove off, leaving a speechless Helga. As soon as Olga left, Helga sighed with relief and muttered "Good riddance, Sometimes that girl can be so ignoring. Just WAY too perfect." Helga shook her head to clear her thoughts as she raced into the airport to greet her bestfriend.
"I don't know why Olga was making such a big deal, it can't be so hard to find B-11 in a small airport like this. All I have to do is follow the signs." Murmured Helga as she looked up and read the signs above her. There was only one problem with Helga's theory, it's common sense that you can't do two things at the sometime. Helga was so busy looking up and reading the sign, she was paying attention to where she was going and bumped into someone.
Helga groaned as she rubbed her head which hit something hard. She saw a familiar person on the floor, a boy with a football head and bright emerald eyes. You guessed it, it was Arnold in the flesh. "I'm sorry." Arnold muttered as he got up and held out his hand for Helga to take. Helga blushed as she felt herself lost in an endless pool of green. Helga slapped herself mentally and shouted "That won't cut it Football-head, watch where your going!" Arnold sighed "Nice running into you too Helga" He murmured.
As Arnold walked off, leaving a dazed Helga. Helga finally got herself together and sighed dramatically. "Oh my love, if only I could be nice to you." Helga murmured as she averted her eyes from Arnold's figure which disappeared in the crowd. She picked up her small pink bag and followed him. She drew the conclusion that Arnold must be here to see Gerald while she was here to greet Phoebe. So it made her life easier, cause now she could just follow her beloved instead of reading the signs. Finally Helga made it to B-11 and sat in one of the chairs to wait, which happened to be a chair right behind Arnold.
Helga sighed once again and averted her eyes from Arnold's football shaped head to the exit in the corner. Soon enough, Phoebe and Gerald walked out of the exit followed by their families. Helga quietly got up and walked over to them, even though her attention was focused on Arnold. "Helga!" A soft voice cried out which belonged to short black haired hair named Phoebe. Helga smiled and Phoebe embraced her. Helga's eyes was still on Arnold though and she watched as Arnold and Gerald did their secret handshake and laughed. She could tell that Gerald was just waiting for the chance, to tell Arnold all about his trip.
"Um, Phoebe I can't breathe" Helga uttered as Phoebe blushed and let go of Helga. "It's all right Pheebs, I missed ya too." Confided Helga to Phoebe who smiled but Helga could tell she was still embarrassed. "All right tell me all about your trip, and exactly what happened between you and Gerald" I whispered in her ear as Phoebe blushed once again and nodded. As Phoebe told me how she met all her relatives in Japan and learned more Japanese and how Gerald and her decided to become more than friends. I was just speechless, I thought it was pretty sad that despite Phoebe's shyness, she got the guy she wanted and I'm still waiting for mine to come to his senses.
Phoebe seemed to sense my tension and reminded me of our annual get together. I smiled and followed Phoebe as her and her family got into their car, I tried not to pay attention to Arnold laughing next to Gerald who was next to Phoebe in the car and it was all very unnerving. Thank God, we arrived at Gerald's house first, so Arnold and him were dropped off before I did something I'll regret. Anyway as soon as Arnold left the car, all my tension left my body for we soon arrived at Phoebe's house and the rest of her family went inside to pack their things, I helped Phoebe with hers than we were off to see the movies. Phoebe and I waved good-bye as we informed Phoebe's parents of our outing to the movies and they agreed it would do them some good so they could fix up the house while, we'll gone.
-Minutes later---
Phoebe and I were standing in front of the movie theater. I was actually disappointed when we arrived, cause phoebe and I were chatting the while way there and didn't want our conversation to end. A familiar voice jerked me out of my thoughts and I turned around to be greeted with the sight of my beloved with tall hair boy walking towards us. I averted my eyes to phoebe and saw how her hazel eyes lit up as she saw Gerald. I couldn't ruin her happiness so I said nothing as they came closer.
"Pheebs, What's going on?" I asked, my curiosity getting the better of me, I was watching Arnold carefully and I could tell he was just as confused as I was.
"We thought it be fun if we all go the movies together!" Phoebe and Gerald explained together. "Really?" I replied as I raised an eyebrow as Phoebe and Gerald blushed, it was actually very funny so I couldn't stop the giggle that emerged out of my mouth. Arnold soon joined me in my laughter as well as Gerald but Phoebe just looked confused. Arnold than smiled when everyone got the laughter out of their system and suggested "I know you guys are going out, and I don't want to feel like the third wheel so how I about I go to one movie and you guys go to another." Gerald and Arnold did their secret handshake, so I knew Gerald was thrilled with the idea while, Phoebe made eyes contact and I averted my eyes and nodded. She smiled at me as Gerald and her brought their tickets and ran inside.
"Great idea Football head, so where does that leave me?" I murmured as Arnold smiled at me. " I'm not sure but if you don't mind, we could go to another movie together or take a walk in the park?" Arnold replied and I fought within myself to stop myself from smiling back. "Whatever floats your boat Football head!" I muttered as Arnold took my hand and paid for our tickets. "Let's go!" He called out to me as we ran inside. I couldn't stop the grin that spread on my face for he still held my hand, as we entered the theater.
All in All, I had a great time, Arnold and I decided to see A comedy and we were both laughing throughout the entire movie. The movie would have been better, but we came to our seats, there were others from our class and they dragged Arnold away from me to another seat while, I sat behind them, admiring Arnold and listening to his pleasant laugh. Basically Arnold as absorbed in the movie, I was absorbed in Arnold. When the movie was finally over, I tried to sneak out but Arnold found me and he told me he felt bad about kind of ditching me in the movie theater so he took me to the park and we spread the day watching the stars and he brought a rose for me and I tripped him, I guess I still felt insecure around him. I wasn't ready to tell him I loved him.
Soon our fun came to and end. Arnold was all muddy because when I tripped him, he fell in a bunch of mud. I didn't apologize though and Arnold was upset, I think it kind of ruined the evening until I brought him ice-cream and he smiled at me and put the rose in my hair. I blushed at that sweet action but he didn't seem to notice. As we neared the boarding house, I sighed for I knew I'll problemly never get to spend another day with Arnold till the surprise party, at least I hoped I will. Arnold smiled at me and we both stood next to each other in awkward silence. "Well," We began and we blushed. "Goodnight Helga!" Arnold whispered to me as he ran inside the boarding house before, I could reply. "Sweet dreams Arnold!" I murmured as I walked away, I looked up and noticed him watching me from his window and I saw him wave down to me and than the lights went out.
I left the boarding house step, feeling as though I was on cloud nine. Today was the best day ever, I had my first date with Arnold. Okay so maybe for him, it was friendly outing with a friend but it's more to me. I smiled as I neared Phoebe's house and knocked, a tired looking Phoebe rubbed her eyes and smiled at me as she let me in. Since we didn't get to spend the day together today, we'll have our annual sleep-over and make up for it tomorrow. Phoebe smiled at me as we both headed out to her room. As I brushed my teeth and took a long shower than brushed my hair and put on my pajamas. I smiled as the day's events came back to me. I wonder, if Arnold was going to kiss me?
I blushed at the thought and grabbed my journal to write a new entry.
Dear Journal,
It's funny the way life turns out. Today was the best day ever, I got to spend my entire day with Arnold. I saw a movie, got a rose, and got to walk by Arnold's side this entire day and be me. Arnold didn't even yell at me when I tripped him, he only smiled and pulled me into the mud with him. We had a mud fight and we got to walk together around the park and I brought him ice-cream while he brought me a rose. We exchanged gifts on a bench before, we headed to the boarding house. I'm now holding the rose in my hands, it's plastic so it'll never die but it's white so it symbols friendship and purity not love like a red rose would. Although it wasn't a gift of love, I'll still cherish this gift from my beloved, he's so sweet and kind to me. No matter what I do to him. I guess I'm going to have to settle with him being my friend for now, but that doesn't mean I'll give up. Someday Arnold will love me too and we could spend the rest of our life together. *sigh* Oh my beloved. I wonder what your doing now. Are you thinking of me? Well, got to go to bed now. Tomorrow another day filled with surprises.
-Helga
-End of Chapter Two
Tash: So what did everyone think? I know this chapter might be little short and you problemly wanted to know more about the date. But don't worry as soon as the party starts, you'll drown in the Helga and Arnold fluff.
Chibi-Helga: I doubt that. She's going to delay the next chapter again, you have been warned.
Tash: Shut up!
Chibi-Helga: Crimney, see what I mean. I advise you to review but do it with caution!
Tash: That's it, no more Arnold visits for you!
Chibi-helga: NOoooooooooooooooooooooo!
Tash: Always works
Chibi-Helga: *speechless*
Today was day, I get to see Phoebe once again. I should be happy right, so why is my heart filled with dread. Maybe there's more to this unexpected visit than I hoped for. But I'm Pataki, I can handle anything. Right?
- Helga
Helga groaned as her alarm clock began ringing loudly. Her bright sapphire eyes opened and she pushed the red button on her alarm to stop, it's endless ringing. She quickly got out of her bed and put on her new clothes that Olga got for her, which was on her dresser table and a sweatdrop fell off her head as she looked at her reflection. She was wearing a shirt which had Angel across it's middle in sparkly letters and the shirt sleeve's were dark blue and her new mudd jeans were the same color. Next to her clothes was a dark blue ribbon so after combing out the tangles out of her long blond locks, she braided the blue ribbon within her hair.
Helga winked at her reflection, she felt like a brand new person. If only Arnold could see her now? He'll be speechless. She smiled, silently thanking Olga for doing her eyebrows for her so, now she has two instead of one. Helga grabbed her mini book-bag which had her money in it, her journal and extra clothes as she ran downstairs. To her utter amazement, her sister was all ready up and was humming a tune as she made breakfast in the kitchen. Helga smirked as she realized Olga was even more hamper in the morning than the evening.
Helga sat quietly in one of the chairs at the table and ate her breakfast quickly, she didn't want to waste time. Olga turned around and greeted her sister with a kiss on her cheek and turned back around to get her keys hanging on the wall, so she missed Helga making a face and wiping the kiss from her face. "Well, Baby-sis, we'll off to see your little friend Phoebe." Olga retorted as she grabbed Helga's hand and dragged her out to the car. Olga smiled at Helga as she ran back to lock the door and got in the driver's seat. "Buckle Up!" Ordered Olga she put on her seat-belt and help Helga with hers even, though Helga could do it herself. As soon as they were both safety buckled in, Olga started the car and they were off to the airport.
Moments later...........................................................
Olga dropped Helga at the airport and kissed her good-bye as she made sure Helga had a map of the airport, a pepper-spray *Just in Case*, and a cellphone to call Olga later when she wanted to go home. Olga waved good-bye as she drove off, leaving a speechless Helga. As soon as Olga left, Helga sighed with relief and muttered "Good riddance, Sometimes that girl can be so ignoring. Just WAY too perfect." Helga shook her head to clear her thoughts as she raced into the airport to greet her bestfriend.
"I don't know why Olga was making such a big deal, it can't be so hard to find B-11 in a small airport like this. All I have to do is follow the signs." Murmured Helga as she looked up and read the signs above her. There was only one problem with Helga's theory, it's common sense that you can't do two things at the sometime. Helga was so busy looking up and reading the sign, she was paying attention to where she was going and bumped into someone.
Helga groaned as she rubbed her head which hit something hard. She saw a familiar person on the floor, a boy with a football head and bright emerald eyes. You guessed it, it was Arnold in the flesh. "I'm sorry." Arnold muttered as he got up and held out his hand for Helga to take. Helga blushed as she felt herself lost in an endless pool of green. Helga slapped herself mentally and shouted "That won't cut it Football-head, watch where your going!" Arnold sighed "Nice running into you too Helga" He murmured.
As Arnold walked off, leaving a dazed Helga. Helga finally got herself together and sighed dramatically. "Oh my love, if only I could be nice to you." Helga murmured as she averted her eyes from Arnold's figure which disappeared in the crowd. She picked up her small pink bag and followed him. She drew the conclusion that Arnold must be here to see Gerald while she was here to greet Phoebe. So it made her life easier, cause now she could just follow her beloved instead of reading the signs. Finally Helga made it to B-11 and sat in one of the chairs to wait, which happened to be a chair right behind Arnold.
Helga sighed once again and averted her eyes from Arnold's football shaped head to the exit in the corner. Soon enough, Phoebe and Gerald walked out of the exit followed by their families. Helga quietly got up and walked over to them, even though her attention was focused on Arnold. "Helga!" A soft voice cried out which belonged to short black haired hair named Phoebe. Helga smiled and Phoebe embraced her. Helga's eyes was still on Arnold though and she watched as Arnold and Gerald did their secret handshake and laughed. She could tell that Gerald was just waiting for the chance, to tell Arnold all about his trip.
"Um, Phoebe I can't breathe" Helga uttered as Phoebe blushed and let go of Helga. "It's all right Pheebs, I missed ya too." Confided Helga to Phoebe who smiled but Helga could tell she was still embarrassed. "All right tell me all about your trip, and exactly what happened between you and Gerald" I whispered in her ear as Phoebe blushed once again and nodded. As Phoebe told me how she met all her relatives in Japan and learned more Japanese and how Gerald and her decided to become more than friends. I was just speechless, I thought it was pretty sad that despite Phoebe's shyness, she got the guy she wanted and I'm still waiting for mine to come to his senses.
Phoebe seemed to sense my tension and reminded me of our annual get together. I smiled and followed Phoebe as her and her family got into their car, I tried not to pay attention to Arnold laughing next to Gerald who was next to Phoebe in the car and it was all very unnerving. Thank God, we arrived at Gerald's house first, so Arnold and him were dropped off before I did something I'll regret. Anyway as soon as Arnold left the car, all my tension left my body for we soon arrived at Phoebe's house and the rest of her family went inside to pack their things, I helped Phoebe with hers than we were off to see the movies. Phoebe and I waved good-bye as we informed Phoebe's parents of our outing to the movies and they agreed it would do them some good so they could fix up the house while, we'll gone.
-Minutes later---
Phoebe and I were standing in front of the movie theater. I was actually disappointed when we arrived, cause phoebe and I were chatting the while way there and didn't want our conversation to end. A familiar voice jerked me out of my thoughts and I turned around to be greeted with the sight of my beloved with tall hair boy walking towards us. I averted my eyes to phoebe and saw how her hazel eyes lit up as she saw Gerald. I couldn't ruin her happiness so I said nothing as they came closer.
"Pheebs, What's going on?" I asked, my curiosity getting the better of me, I was watching Arnold carefully and I could tell he was just as confused as I was.
"We thought it be fun if we all go the movies together!" Phoebe and Gerald explained together. "Really?" I replied as I raised an eyebrow as Phoebe and Gerald blushed, it was actually very funny so I couldn't stop the giggle that emerged out of my mouth. Arnold soon joined me in my laughter as well as Gerald but Phoebe just looked confused. Arnold than smiled when everyone got the laughter out of their system and suggested "I know you guys are going out, and I don't want to feel like the third wheel so how I about I go to one movie and you guys go to another." Gerald and Arnold did their secret handshake, so I knew Gerald was thrilled with the idea while, Phoebe made eyes contact and I averted my eyes and nodded. She smiled at me as Gerald and her brought their tickets and ran inside.
"Great idea Football head, so where does that leave me?" I murmured as Arnold smiled at me. " I'm not sure but if you don't mind, we could go to another movie together or take a walk in the park?" Arnold replied and I fought within myself to stop myself from smiling back. "Whatever floats your boat Football head!" I muttered as Arnold took my hand and paid for our tickets. "Let's go!" He called out to me as we ran inside. I couldn't stop the grin that spread on my face for he still held my hand, as we entered the theater.
All in All, I had a great time, Arnold and I decided to see A comedy and we were both laughing throughout the entire movie. The movie would have been better, but we came to our seats, there were others from our class and they dragged Arnold away from me to another seat while, I sat behind them, admiring Arnold and listening to his pleasant laugh. Basically Arnold as absorbed in the movie, I was absorbed in Arnold. When the movie was finally over, I tried to sneak out but Arnold found me and he told me he felt bad about kind of ditching me in the movie theater so he took me to the park and we spread the day watching the stars and he brought a rose for me and I tripped him, I guess I still felt insecure around him. I wasn't ready to tell him I loved him.
Soon our fun came to and end. Arnold was all muddy because when I tripped him, he fell in a bunch of mud. I didn't apologize though and Arnold was upset, I think it kind of ruined the evening until I brought him ice-cream and he smiled at me and put the rose in my hair. I blushed at that sweet action but he didn't seem to notice. As we neared the boarding house, I sighed for I knew I'll problemly never get to spend another day with Arnold till the surprise party, at least I hoped I will. Arnold smiled at me and we both stood next to each other in awkward silence. "Well," We began and we blushed. "Goodnight Helga!" Arnold whispered to me as he ran inside the boarding house before, I could reply. "Sweet dreams Arnold!" I murmured as I walked away, I looked up and noticed him watching me from his window and I saw him wave down to me and than the lights went out.
I left the boarding house step, feeling as though I was on cloud nine. Today was the best day ever, I had my first date with Arnold. Okay so maybe for him, it was friendly outing with a friend but it's more to me. I smiled as I neared Phoebe's house and knocked, a tired looking Phoebe rubbed her eyes and smiled at me as she let me in. Since we didn't get to spend the day together today, we'll have our annual sleep-over and make up for it tomorrow. Phoebe smiled at me as we both headed out to her room. As I brushed my teeth and took a long shower than brushed my hair and put on my pajamas. I smiled as the day's events came back to me. I wonder, if Arnold was going to kiss me?
I blushed at the thought and grabbed my journal to write a new entry.
Dear Journal,
It's funny the way life turns out. Today was the best day ever, I got to spend my entire day with Arnold. I saw a movie, got a rose, and got to walk by Arnold's side this entire day and be me. Arnold didn't even yell at me when I tripped him, he only smiled and pulled me into the mud with him. We had a mud fight and we got to walk together around the park and I brought him ice-cream while he brought me a rose. We exchanged gifts on a bench before, we headed to the boarding house. I'm now holding the rose in my hands, it's plastic so it'll never die but it's white so it symbols friendship and purity not love like a red rose would. Although it wasn't a gift of love, I'll still cherish this gift from my beloved, he's so sweet and kind to me. No matter what I do to him. I guess I'm going to have to settle with him being my friend for now, but that doesn't mean I'll give up. Someday Arnold will love me too and we could spend the rest of our life together. *sigh* Oh my beloved. I wonder what your doing now. Are you thinking of me? Well, got to go to bed now. Tomorrow another day filled with surprises.
-Helga
-End of Chapter Two
Tash: So what did everyone think? I know this chapter might be little short and you problemly wanted to know more about the date. But don't worry as soon as the party starts, you'll drown in the Helga and Arnold fluff.
Chibi-Helga: I doubt that. She's going to delay the next chapter again, you have been warned.
Tash: Shut up!
Chibi-Helga: Crimney, see what I mean. I advise you to review but do it with caution!
Tash: That's it, no more Arnold visits for you!
Chibi-helga: NOoooooooooooooooooooooo!
Tash: Always works
Chibi-Helga: *speechless*