Chapter 14: Make It through the Rain

AN: I'M BACK! YES! Sorry again about taking so long. I decided to really bust some butt to finish this story. I was reading the reviews and I felt bad that you guys had to wait so here it is. Since It's been awhile I've been getting some cool ideas on how to do the end and such so it'll be better then I intended. Yes well here it is!

Disclaimer: I don't Own "Make it Through the Rain" Mariah Carey does and I don't own Hey Arnold but we already knew that.

Arnold stared blankly at the door that Helga had just ran out of, the room was still silent as all eyes were on him. Arnold rushed to the door but was stopped by Lila.

"Lila, I'm sorry" Arnold said as he tried to make his way out the door.

Lila smiled softly and looked up at him, "I understand I know how much you love her and that I have no chance." She slowly reached up and kissed him softly on the cheek. "Go get her before it's too late" she whispered in his ear.

Arnold nodded and was gone into the night, Lila slowly wiped away a tear and whispered "good bye Arnold."

The cold October air hit him instantly the rain beating down on him as he looked around franticly, Helga could be anywhere. He stopped when a flash of red came out of the forest on the edge of the school campus.

With no hesitation he ran in that direction.

Go get her before it's too late....

Helga lay there eyes closed as the rain came down on her, washing away her pains, drowning her fears. She just wanted to be held, was that too much to ask for?

When you get caught in the rain,
With nowhere to run,
When you're distraught and in pain,
Without anyone.
When you keep crying to be saved,
But nobody comes,
And you feel so far away,
That you just can't...

Arnold ran a steady pace as he looked around the rain blurring his vision, but nothing slowed him down. Get her before it's too late....

Find your way home.
You can get there alone.
It's okay.
What you say is...

Helga slowly opened her eyes, and sat up even though she was alone she felt a sudden strength within herself. She could make! Her past was nothing but the past meant to be forgotten. Nothing was holding her back. She smiled, where did this sudden confidence come from? She didn't know or care, she felt free. Nothing can stop her.



I can make it through the rain.
I can stand up once again.
On my own. And I know,
That I'm strong enough to mend.
And everytime I feel afraid,
I hold tighter to my faith.
And I live one more day,
And I make it through the rain.

Helga stood up and looked up to the heavens, a bright smile lighting up her face. With her arms wide open she started to twirl around giggling softly to herself. But suddenly she felt herself falling.....

And if you keep falling down,
Don't you dare give in.
! You will arise, safe and sound.
So keep pressing...

Helga tried to catch herself until she felt someone catch her from behind, she turned to look at who he was...

On steadfastly,
And you'll find what you need,
To prevail.
What you say is...

"Jake?" She asked a little shocked she had expected Arnold. Jake smiled sheepishly as he brushed away the hair in his eyes. Jake was one of Helga's friends they've known each other for a while. He was there for almost everything she went through.

I can make it through the rain.
I can stand up once again.
On my own. And I know,
That I'm strong enough to mend.
And everytime I feel afraid,
I hold tighter to my faith.
And I live one more day,
And I make it through the rain.

Arnold slowed down as he made it to a clearing and stopped in his tracks when he heard two people talking. What's going on? He asked himself as he tried to inch closer without being seen.

And when the wind blows,
And shadows grow close,
Don't be afraid.
There's nothing you can't face.
And should they tell you,
You'll never pull through,
Don't hesitate.
Stand tall and say...

"What are you doing here?" Helga asked as she wiped the rain out of her eyes.

"Well I was a little concerned after I saw you run of the dance so I came after to you see if you were ok." Jake replied as he placed his hand on her shoulders.

I can make it through the rain.
I can stand up once again.
On my own. And I know,
That I'm strong enough to mend.
And everytime I feel afraid,
I hold tighter to my faith.
And I live one more day,
And I make it through the rain.

"But... why?"

"Because Helga, I care I don't know how many people have told you that, but I do. I've always cared and I always will"

"But...why?"

"Because.... Helga... I love you."


And I can make it through the rain,
And stand up once again.
And I'll live one more day,
And I, I can make it through the rain.
Oh yes, you can.
You're gonna make it through the rain

Arnold felt his heart shatter as Jake leaned in, and kissed Helga, what made him hurt more was she kissed him back!

Arnold held back the tears as he turned and walked away.

It's too late.......

AN: Yeah I know confusing huh? Who's Jake where the hell did he come from? This just makes it a little more fun... Yeah I updated not as big as I thought it to be. But maybe next chapter... who knows... REVIEW!