Chapter 11:"Impression"
The day past by fast for the young girl. It surprised her that school was over already. And as she walked out of the school, she'd realize that she needs to do something more to impress Arnold….
………………………………………………But what?
¤+Outside PS 118+¤
"Crimany! Where the heck is Phoebe!" exclaimed Helga, looking at her watch, "If she not here in 20 seconds I'm blowing this dump!" Placing her hands on her hip, she looked out towards the street. Maybe, I should leave with out her. I mean, she has this crazy appointment set up for me, and I hate surprises, she thought and glanced back at the door of the school. But as when she glanced, a football head blond boy and a tall haired boy walked out of the double doors.
Helga heart skipped a beat and she ducked behind a few near by trash cans. As the two walked down the steps, she wondered, What in the world are those two talking about? She moved closer and heard the two of them speak.
"So Arnold…" said Gerald as both of them made it to the sidewalk, "Are you planning on trying out for that play Mr. Simmons is doing right now?"
Arnold looked at his friend and replied, "I don't know, Gerald. I guess there is no reason for me to be apart of it."
"Well, I'll give you a reason to be apart of it, buddy. I overhead some of the girls in the hallway and they were talking about the play."
"So?"
"Soo, one of those girls was Lila,"
Arnold felt a sudden rush of warmth and joy fill his entire body. "Lila.."
"Yeah. Lila. They were convincing her to be 'Jenice', the chick whose suppose to be opposite of 'Kyle'."
"Did they convince her?"
"Umm, humm. They convinced her. And if you're thinking what I think you're thinking-"
Arnold smiled. "This is great Gerald! If I get the part of Kyle then Lila will be Jenice! And who knows? Maybe she'll be so impressed with me she may like me like me." Over hearing this, Helga sneered and clutched the top of the trash can lid. "Well, I've got to get going Gerald!"
After Arnold and Gerald did their secret handshake, Arnold ran back up the steps. "Just don't get your hopes up, Romeo!" called his Best friend.
The blond boy was half way up the steps when he replied with, "It's Kyle, Gerald!"
With a chuckle, Gerald shook his head and said, "That's one sick boy."
I can't believe it, thought Helga as she watched Arnold sprint into PS 118, He's actually going to Try-out to be Kyle in that stupid play! And for what! For that goodie-two-shoe, Li-la!
She glanced around and saw that Gerald had walked towards the bus. "What am I doing just standing here and grumbling to myself! I got an Audition to attend to!" Running up the stairs, she added, "This is perfect! Not only am I ruining another of Hair boys love affections for Little Miss Perfect, but this is the perfect chance for me to impress Arnold! Nothing can go wrong!" As the girl ran throughout the hallways of the school, she noticed her friend, Phoebe coming out of one of the doors. Stopping abruptly, she marched to her friend and asked, "Where the heck have you been, Phoebe!"
The small girl answered, "I had to talk to one of the teacher to discuss the natural outlook of how-"
"Spare me the speech, Phoebe. WE really need to go some where right now! Come on!" Helga said as she jogged off to the auditorium with Phoebe trailing along.
"Yes, I know, with Dr. Bliss."
Helga stopped dead in her tracks. With a sharp turn with asked piercingly, "What!"
"Helga, we need to go to the appointment I arranged with the doctor, " Phoebe said calmly.
Helga continued walking towards the auditorium and stated, "Look, Pheebs, I appreciate what you're doing for me, but I need to go try out for 'The Blossoms of the Heart'."
Phoebe blinked. "You're going to audition for a part?"
"Yeah, the part of 'Jenice', actually. But could you, try to reschedule the appointment though, Phoebe?"
The Japanese girl nodded and pulled out her cell phone. "Yes, I'll call her while you Try-out."
"Hey, Phoebe, why don't you try-out also? It'll be cool if my Best friend is up there with me."
"I-I don't know, Helga. Ever since 'Romeo and Juliet' I've-"
"Aww, come on, Pheebs, you'll do fine, " Helga said as they made it to the door of the Auditorium, "Besides, if any one makes fun of my friend they'll get a taste of Ol Betsy in there mouth."
Phoebe smiled slightly. "Well, I guess it wouldn't hurt if I try also."
"Alright!" Helga said joyously, "Come on Pheebs! Time to show everyone what true acting is all about!" The two of them arrive at the auditorium, and The Pig Tailed Girl opened the door of the auditorium.
"I'll be there in a minute Helga. I just need to Call Dr. Bliss first."
Shrugging, Helga said, "Okay. See you inside."
At last, my love, I will show you my true colors and shine…, thought Helga as she took a noble step inside the auditorium that would be sure to change her life forever….
