Chapter 14: Homecoming

An: Thanks so much for the reviews! I love them so much! ^_^, yep I hope the song really suited the chapter. Well here's chapter 14, I really don't know how to end the story. I could end it one way where everyone's happy, or end another way. Where most of you guys would probably flame me so badly that my computer could catch on fire. But I dunno I'm thinking it through right now. This wonderful story you guys is coming to an end soon, not this chapter, maybe the next who knows! It all depends how it turns out. I'm so sad. Ok well on with the story!

The ballroom was decorated with sliver streamers and sliver balloons scattered everywhere on the ground. The D.J was already at work as he played the most popular songs requested as formally dressed teens danced happily.

Why am I here again?

Helga asked herself as she stood by the wall looking at the happy couples dancing; she slowly took a sip from her soda and walked slowly around the dance floor. 

Just when she was about to go sit in the sitting room, where loners like her spent most of the dance, someone caught her attention. Arnold, he and Lila were slow dancing. Rather closely she might add, but they looked happy, Lila's head was rested on his shoulder her eyes closed as a small smile played on her lips. Arnold's chin rested on top of her head a dreamy expression in his eyes; they looked like the perfect couple, beautiful, popular, and in love.

 Sure Helga was popular but tonight she felt like a loser, with no date and no one to talk to. Everyone seemed to be more worried about making this magical night, one for them to remember.

More like one I'd like to forget… Helga thought miserably as she slowly walked to the sitting room.

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Arnold's eyes slowly traveled around the ballroom when his eyes fell upon Helga, she looked so beautiful in her deep crimson strapless dress that shimmered with every move she made. Her hair was pulled into a delicate yet fancy bun with a few loose curls framing her face. Yet she looked so sad, like she was longing for something.

But what?  He thought to himself.

His heart went out to her but then he turned away

"What do I look like a charity case? I don't want your pity, or your help, or your ANYTHING!!!"

The spiteful words from the many nights before in the park rang through his head; he closed his eyes to block out any unwanted images that would try to find their way into his mind.

Lila looked up sweetly a dreamy expression in her eyes, "Thank you Arnold so much you've made my night," she sighed dreamily.

Arnold looked down and forced a smile, "me too Hel- er I mean Lila," Arnold covered quickly.

Lila slightly frowned but turned away and continued to dance. Arnold sighed softly and tried to look for Helga again, but sadly she was gone.

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The night was almost over when Gerald, the class president come on over the microphone.

"Okay people here's the moment you've all been waiting for! HOMECOMING KING AND QUEEN!!!" He yelled with a fist thrown in the air for added effect. Everyone else in the ballroom cheered too as most of the girls quickly fixed their hair and giggled madly.

Helga rolled her eyes, "great" she muttered as she joined the crowd curiosity taking over her as she peered over the crowd focusing her attention to Gerald.

Gerald smiled slyly was he fingered the flap of the envelope teasing the crowd as they watched silently, slowly he cleared his throat and quickly ripped open the envelope.  

He's eyes widened quickly as he read over the name, and smiled slowly.

"Ladies and gentlemen he's my friend and yours ARNOLD!!!!"

Helga's breathe caught in her throat and her heart skipped a beat, but she turned away.

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Lila shrieked and quickly gave Arnold a hug as he made his way to the stage he smiled warmly to the people who congratulated him, or patted him on the back.

I wonder what Helga's thinking… He thought to himself as Gerald placed the crown on his head.

"And this years homecoming queen is HELGA PATAKI!!"

Arnold's eye widened and his jaw dropped, a slow smile spread across his face.

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Helga slowly turned around, her jaw dropped, "Wha?" she asked dumbfounded as people guided her up on stage.

Everything seem to be going in slow motion as she walked up on stage, the sound seemed to be off, all she could hear was her own heart pounding in his ears.

She could see everyone clapping and cheering, she also noticed Gerald screaming something. But all she could really see was Arnold; he was smiling brightly at her, one hand reached out welcoming her.

Everything stopped, she stopped moving, the crowd stopped cheering and Arnold stopped smiling. She soon felt a single tear run down her cheek, she quietly shook her head and quickly turned and ran from the stage and out into the dark cold rainy night. Leaving a heartbroken and confused Arnold behind.

AN: Yep and we all know I'm going to leave it here. The next chapter should be a good one I actually think that the next chapter you might learn something you've been just dying to know. But I warn you now it's going to be awhile until I update again. One: because the next chapter will be long. Two: I have a lot of things coming up. So don't be expecting anything soon. But I will update eventually I promise. Well Review and tell me what you think!

~SA