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As Rhonda was helping Arnold home, she couldn't help but notice how he was slightly limping.

"Are you able to walk, Arnold?"

"Yeah, yeah…"

They kept walking along. Arnold looked down as he looked back at her. "Rhonda… thanks."

"For what?"

"Thanks for helping me back home."

"Arnold, it's never any problem helping you out. You've helped me out numerous times, it's time I repay your kindness with my kindness." She gave a comforting smile. Arnold smiled back.

"How are you feeling?"

"Hurt, but I'm fine since you're with me." He weakly smiled. He wanted to kiss her cheek but he felt too weak to do so. All she could do was smile

Soon enough, the two reached his place. "Is it alright if I go inside with you?"

Arnold only smiled as he nodded. Rhonda smiled back.

Inside, the two saw that there was no one there. "Strange… usually the boarders and my grandparents are here."

"Well, that makes things a little harder. Want to lay down on the couch, and I'll bring you an ice pack?" Arnold only nodded.

Rhonda helped Arnold over to the couch as he slowly laid down while she went to get an ice pack for his head.

"Here, this should help."

"Thanks." Arnold soon smiled. Rhonda smiled as she sat next to him. "So, I guess that cancels our movie night, huh?" She hung her head. Arnold felt helpless about what he could do. He moved himself where he had his head on her lap, surprising her. "At least we still get to hang out together, right?" Rhonda smiled as she caressed his cheek. "You got that right, buddy. At least we're together right now." She then stroked his hair.

Half Hour Later

While Rhonda was just switching channel after channel on the tv trying to find something to watch, she then noticed Arnold was fast asleep on her lap. She couldn't help but smile as she decided to lean over and give a small kiss on his forehead. She saw him smile as if he was having a happy dream.

All she did was stroke his hair as she smiled at the sight of a sleeping Arnold. The one thing she couldn't get off her mind was, what was Helga thinking at that moment?

Two Hours Later

Two hours had passed, Arnold was still asleep… and so was Rhonda. She had gotten slightly bored and she had decided to just take a brief nap with him. Shortly after, Arnold slowly blinked his eyes open as he held his head. He then saw that Rhonda was asleep. He only shined a small smile as he had an idea in mind. He was still laying down as he soon wrapped his arms around her waist, waking her.

Rhonda blinked her eyes open as she stretched a little. "Whew. What a crazy dream I was having, I-" She looked down at her waist, to see Arnold holding her tightly with a smile.

Rhonda only smiled. "Did someone miss me?" She then giggled. Arnold looked up at her as he only chuckled. "How about you get your lazy behind sitting up and give me a proper hug?" She slightly smirked. Arnold chuckled again as he slowly sat up.

"Now that's better. Now can I get a proper hug?"

Arnold only laughed as he went in to hug her. Arnold then felt his collar yanked on as Rhonda then pressed her lips onto his.

After a few long seconds, after they separated, Rhonda gave him a kissy face and she immediately hugged him. Arnold smiled but then asked. "Rhonda, are you feeling okay?"

"That's what I should be asking you."

"What do you mean?"

"Are you serious? After that big hit you took from Helga, I'm surprised you were able to stand! But thank goodness you're alright!"

Arnold didn't say a word for a moment as he then hugged her back. "In truth, I do feel a little shaken, but I feel better since you're here. Thanks, Rhonda."

"Hey Arnold, where are the borders at anyhow? It's starting to get a little late out. Don't you think?"

Right as Arnold was about to say anything, his grandparents and the borders soon came in. They had decided to have a day out together as they all had lunch together.

"Welp, there they are now." Arnold chuckled.

They mostly came in arguing since Oskar thought it would be funny to pull small pranks.

"Do they always argue like that?"

"Unless Mr. Kokoshka does something dumb, then yes."

"Should we just head up to your room?"

Arnold only nodded as the two got up and went to his room. Arnold could walk better but felt a little dizzy. Rhonda was beside him in case anything happened.

They soon got to his room, Arnold soon laid in his bed, while Rhonda sat next to him in his bed.

"Feeling okay, Arnold? You're grabbing your head a lot right now."

"Actually… I don't know." Arnold then slightly groaned in pain as he felt his ears slightly ringing. "My ears are starting to ring! And why do I feel extremely tired?"

"Uh oh…"

Grandpa Phil soon came in. "Hey ya, Shortman- Oh jeez you look terrible!" He immediately kneeled towards his grandson as he checked on him. "Tell me, what are you feeling?"

"A sudden ringing in my ears, headaches, and excessively tired…"

"Oh dear, oh dear… Sounds all too reminiscent of a concussion…!"

"A what?"

"A concussion. An extremely common injury in sports, especially football. Arnold, think you'll be able to hold off until tomorrow morning? All doctor's offices are probably closed right now." He only nodded.

"I think you should get some sleep now. And you are…?"

"Rhonda. Arnold's close friend."

"Right. I think you should head home now. I think Arnold's had enough for today. I'll make sure he heals up soon."

"Thanks." She had a small smile as she got out of his bed.

A Minute Later

"There we are. All tucked in now. Now get some rest, Arnold. We'll soon see whether you do have a concussion or not."

"I really hope he doesn't." Rhonda had a depressed look on her face. Grandpa put a hand on her shoulder. "I promise you, he'll be fine. I know he will." He then left his room.

Arnold was partly awake, as Rhonda walked up to him. She leaned over and gave him a slow kiss on his forehead. "Take care, Arnold." As she lightly caressed his cheek. She soon walked out of his room, and Arnold slightly smiled as he soon fell asleep again.

The Next Morning

It was just about time to begin class, Rhonda looked around the classroom and saw Arnold wasn't there, which made her just lay her head down.

Nadine saw her best friend lay her head down as she went over to check on her. "Rhonda, you okay?"

She only shook her head. "How am I supposed to feel knowing Arnold isn't here today?" Rhonda laid her head down again. Nadine only rubbed her back as Rhonda sniffled a little.

The bell for class rang as Nadine went to sit in her seat.

Mr. Simmons walked in and greeted the class. "Alright, class! Today we'll learn something more science related! I'll explain in a bit later, first I'll take attendance."

After he sat down, he called three names before he got to Arnold.

"Gerald?"

"Here."

"Good. Let's see… Arnold? Is Arnold here?" No response. "Very strange. He never misses a day." Helga whistled, playing it off. Rhonda briefly gave an angry glare at Helga before she laid her head down.

"Alright, class…" Mr. Simmons got up as he explained the science lesson he was going to teach for the day.

After school…

After the final bell, school was done for the day. Rhonda was at her locker getting her stuff as she was ready to head home, unfortunately without Arnold by her side.

She went outside and took a deep sigh. She then felt a pair of arms wrap around her.