I'll Be Here For You~Always

By Arnoldnhelga4eva

Disclaimer: I don't own Hey arnold

Hey, sorry I took so long! I've been extremely busy with finals (we have block scheduling, like in college) So I was typing up my geometry project, and decided, why not type up some of the stories I already have written? So, I typed this one up and one of my new song fics, Cry. I'm going crazy though because I haven't written any stories in about a week! AGH! I'm gonna get right to it once finals are over. I hate end of the semester stuff! Anyway, here it is, the final chapter to I'll Be Here For You~Always, but I'm working on a sequel in my head.give me inspiration to write it.:D Enjoy.

Chapter 5: Just Kiss Me

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Both teenagers vowed to themselves not to mention to one another of their test results. It was an ironical fate that could bring them together in the future but for now, they wanted their friendship to last, especially Helga.

'H-Hey football head.' Helga said as she walked out of English with her results tucked safely in her pocket. Arnold's head snapped quickly to the side to face her.

'Oh, h-hey,' he said timidly, 'Uh, w-what are we doing for gym today? Isn't it the first day that we actually change into gym clothes?' He asked changing the subject.

'Uh, I think we're going on a hike. Woo-hoo.' She exclaimed twirling her index finger next to her head for extra sarcasm. He just gave her that 'be nice' look and she dropped her sarcastic tone.

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'All right class, today we are going to go on a hike in the woods. It is good exercise and will start you on good habits for life. Now stay on the trail and with the group. I don't want anyone to get lost.' The teacher preached like talking to kindergartners.

Helga just rolled her eyes and turned to Arnold, 'Hey Arnoldo? Do you wanna be my buddy?' she asked mocking the teacher, 'you know, just in case we get lost, I won't be scared and cry.' The class laughed and the teacher just smiled very densely.

'That's the spirit Miss Pataki. Now, c'mon class. We must not waste time.' He started off down the trail and the students followed. Arnold started after the group, but felt someone pull him back.

'Hey Arnold, whad ya say we ditch Nature boy and go explore?' she asked with a beautiful wicked gleam in her eye. How could he say no?

'Sure. Gerald and I played hooky once.'

'Really? Mr. Ethics and Mr. Cool? I don't believe it.' She said walking in the other direction of the group. Once again he followed like a lost puppy, but hypnotized by her hips swaying back and forth; back and forth; so gracefully. They passed under some trees and by a fantastically grotesque stream, full of murky water.

'Ewww. They should clean that out.' Arnold suggested. Helga nodded her head in concurrence. Arnold looked up and saw the ledge that this one boy Tony was talking about. He said any girl would be mesmerized by it; blown away, and melt; then fall in love with you. Arnold smiled.

'Hey, see that ledge up there?' Helga nodded,' well, I heard it's a great view. C'mon.' he grabbed her hand and pulled her toward the ledge. Helga just about melted.

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A hand grabbed onto a strong rock just on top as Arnold pulled himself up. Out of breath he collapsed on the ground at the top of the ledge. Helga's hand came next as she grabbed the same rock and proceeded to pull herself up as well.

'Who told you about this ledge!?' she asked with a slightly malicious tone.

'Tony. He said it was a great view, but he never said how hard it was to climb it.'

'Oh yeah?' she said after sitting up from the ground,' well I'm going to schedule a meeting with him when we get back. Old Betsy hasn't retired yet.- -Uh, what's wrong Arnold?' she followed his gaze and saw what he was marveling at. She gasped as she saw the view. It was a gorgeous field of green with steams flowing every which way; some disappearing behind more trees. She had never seen anything more beautiful in her life--that is, besides Arnold.

'Arnold,' she whispered, not wanting to disturb this tranquil scene, 'I- It's beautiful.' He turned to her and their faces were centimeters away from each other.

'You really think so? Isn't it the most beautiful thing you've ever seen?' he asked. A smile played upon her lips.

'No.' He looked hurt, but she quickly added, 'It's the most beautiful scene, but I know someone more handsome.' He smiled, and started to lean in for a kiss, their first kiss, until--

'AGH!' Helga yelled pulling away from Arnold who lost his balance and fell where Helga had last been sitting. He looked up to see Helga up against a tree, with a rat in front of her, staring with its beady eyes. She was scared to death of it. Quickly Arnold picked up a stick and pushed the rat in the other direction, away from Helga. She collapsed on the ground in relief. Arnold ran over to her nervous figure and helped her to her feet. She wobbled on her legs for a little bit, but regained herself. She smiled at him to assure him that she was okay. He returned her gesture and nodded his head in the direction of a trail he spotted in this perefrial vision. She started walking north with him next to her. He was disappointed that the ledge didn't work, but wasn't she already in love with him, or was she not thinking straight?

They came to the top of a hill that was steep, but not deathly steep. It was covered with grass and prairie flowers and looked like it came right out of a movie. The day was pretty warm, considering the first day of school was bitterly cold, but that's Minnesota weather for ya. Having no clue if the class was over, they decided to continue; they would deal with the consequences later. Helga laughed as she started racing down the hill, Arnold right at her heels. He picked up speed and managed to get in front of her. Becoming mad that he was beating her, she grabbed his shirt and pulled him, which sent them both tumbling the rest of the way down the hill.

When they stopped falling, Helga found herself on top of Arnold, laying in his lap. It didn't help much that she was wearing short shorts and a pink tank top, but her top was partially covered by a white zip-up sweater, soiled by the ground. He sat up and once again they were so close their breaths mingled and mixed together. They both wanted this so bad, to see what the other tastes like; but something was keeping them apart.

Stupid pride.

To hell with reputations, pride, and the past. Who cared? Helga didn't when Arnold finally moved, softly placing his lips upon hers. Dizziness spun in her head as he reached up and pulled his hand through her hair. Realizing what he had done, he pulled back quickly, leaving Helga confused. He looked at her apologetically.

'Helga, I-I'm sorry, I just, --' she smiled, slowly breaking out into a light chuckle as she pulled him back to her.

This kiss, the second one was deeper, and they finally found out what each other tastes like: Arnold and mint, most likely the gum he usually chewed. Arnold had déja-vu as he remembered what Gerald had told him when they were younger, 'It should taste like nothing ever before. It is an introduction to Heaven,' and it was more than that. It was heaven. The gates had been opened to him and he was in heaven, just here with her, kissing. Neither had ever been so happy before in their lives. Finally they broke apart, but still wrapped up together. They broke their vows.

'I got you.' They said simultaneously speaking of the test, which was closely followed by laughter. Arnold brought Helga's forehead to his, so their noses were touching.

'I would have never thought I'd fall for you, but I'm glad fate finally opened my eyes.' A tear fell from Helga's eye and he wiped it away before it fell from her face.

'Someone wants us to be together, eh football head?' He could only smile.

'Me.' Arnold said. Happiness flowed to Helga's eyes and they filled with tears.

'I love you Helga.'

There, he had finally said what he couldn't tell himself, but he was sure he felt. The new light shed upon her had changed his feelings about her. He loved her with every ounce of his body, mind, and heart.

She let out a cry of happiness and pushed her lips against his, then pulling back slightly and murmuring against his lips, staring into the orbs of her existence, 'I love you Arnold.'

Its funny how fate can bring two people together in the strangest ways, and how it can make them late for class. They heard the bell in the background. Arnold started to get up, but Helga pushed him back down.

'Ignore it. We can deal with it later.' He smiled, but got up, grabbing Helga's hand and leading her back to the ledge. They sat down wrapped up in each other and looked at the view, that could only describe half of their infinite love. They stayed like that the rest of the day, thinking of their future, past and present. Who would have predicted this? Not even Helga would have believed this would be so perfect. Only one knew.

The End

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OMG, did I just finish a chapter fic? I think I did!:D This is the first one I've finished, but don't worry, I'm still trying to figure out the other ones. I've been thinking about a sequel, and I've got the first chapter for it written out, but I just need more time. I even had a lead into the sequel for this chapter but decided to omit it because I know how much people hate suspense, so I guess you'll just have to wait. Lol. Anyway, read my song fic, Cry, and I'll

C ya l8ter!

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