Summary of this chapter: Arnold's family gets torn apart.
Summary of the chapter before: Helga and Arnold starts to grow into their "friendship"
Fun fact or announcement: Happy Christmas! I was going to do a Christmas themed chapter but.. I got lazy.
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Guest chapter 1 . May 1, 2020
Please write more. I like it.
I will write more! Sometimes I take a break to do other things but I always come back every time! Happy Christmas
It has been about 3 months since Helga started showing in her belly. She started wearing men's (mostly Arnold's) sweat shirts and t-shirts since she was still living with Arnold. Helga had offered to pay rent but Phil wasn't allowing it. Helga is now sitting with Arnold on the couch in the living room eating 6 now working on 7 tubes of ice cream. They are laughing and cuddling while watching some reality dating show.
Helga: That's stupid! Why would she go for that guy? He's so boring.
Arnold: I don't know Pataki. (laughs)
Helga (yelling at the tv): You dumb bitch.
Arnold starts to laugh while getting up off the couch. Helga looks at him funny then starts to tug on his arm.
Arnold: Helga! I told Gerald I would hang out with him and Sid.
Helga: Ugh what about me? I want more ice cream.
Arnold: But Helga you ate about 7 tubes of them.
Helga picks up an empty tube of ice cream and chucks it at Arnold.
Arnold: Hey! Helga I have to go.
Helga then stands up and walks past Arnold. Arnold rolls his eyes and chases Helga up the stairs. When Arnold got upstairs he saw Helga laying naked in bed with her legs opened. Arnold walked in and closed the door behind him.
Arnold: Helga?!
Helga: Oh Arnold! I didn't see you there.
Arnold: You didn't see me there? In my home?
Helga: I thought you were leaving anyways? Didn't you have somewhere to go with your… I don't know friends?
Arnold sighs and walks to Helga on the bed and lays on top of her. Helga looked at Arnold deep in his eyes and saw the lust in his eyes. Helga pulled the sheets over them where they made… well you know.
A few weeks passed and Helga was always getting her way with Arnold. He stayed in the house with her and watched tv and did whatever she wanted. When Helga was going to lay down in Arnold's room, Arnold took this time to sneak out and see Gerald like he planned too. Arnold went out quietly and met Gerald at the Arcade like old times.
Gerald: Phoebe and I are thinking about moving into our own place.
Arnold: That would be fun, where are you going to go?
Gerald: We're thinking about after graduation.
Arnold: Really where?
Gerald: We are thinking about Nevada or Florida. We are still thinking.
Arnold: Well... I wish you both the best.
Gerald: Thanks man, if we do move keep in touch okay?
Arnold: Of course, I wouldn't just leave you and Phoebe behind.
Gerald smiled at Arnold.
Gerald: So...what's happening with you and Helga?
Arnold then slammed his head down on the table while saying:
Arnold: I swear that girl is going to be the death of me.
Gerald: Hahaha, why? What's going on now?
Arnold: She's been very moody. One minute she's happy next she's crying and then she's mad then she's happy again.
Gerald: Periods do that to you man. When Pheebs is on hers I try to stay away from her, she can get very bad sometimes.
Arnold: Then she's eating up all the ice cream then she's been throwing up a lot.
Gerald: Hahahaha...Wait what? Throwing up a lot?
Arnold: She says it's morning sickness but what does that even mean?
Gerald: Uh Arnold…
Arnold: And then she wants to have sex all the time which is fine with me but I can't keep up. Like yesterday I swear we went for about 9 or 10 rounds. I was so worn out the next morning. It was a lot.
Gerald: Arnold?
Arnold: I don't know how long I can take it anymore Gerald. She's wearing my clothes now because she's saying " she's too big for hers" I don't know man.
Gerald: Arnold!
Arnold shot Gerald a look
Arnold: Yes?
Gerald: You should probably get Helga checked.
Arnold: What do you mean?
Gerald: That sounds like symptoms being pregnan-
Suddenly Arnold's phone is ringing. Arnold rolled his eyes and answered.
On the phone:
Arnold: Hello?
Stella (Arnold's mom): Would you care to tell me why there is a female in your bed?
Arnold: Wait what?
Stella: I want you home right now Mr.
End of phone call
Arnold rolled his eyes and hung up the phone. Arnold then looked at Gerald and smiled.
Arnold: Sorry Ger, my mom is freaking out. I have to go.
Gerald: Yeah I have to go pick up Pheebs anyways, but seriously Arnold make Helga take a pregnancy test.
Arnold: Gerald, if Helga was pregnant I would be the first one to know.
Gerald: Alright if you say so.
After Arnold and Gerald did their famous handshake, Arnold soon left the arcade and then stopped at the corner street store around his house where he ran into Eugene carrying melons. Arnold then smiled and grabbed the melons and helped Eugene carry them to the melon center.
Eugene: Oh hey Arnold, how are ya?
Arnold: I'm good Eugene, how are you?
Eugene: Oh I'm fine, just working. Here for some more broccoli?
Arnold: Actually I'm here for a pregnancy test..
Eugene: Geesh Helga is pregnant already? I didn't even know you two were together.
Arnold: It's uh complicated…
Eugene: Oh.. well anyways the pregnancy tests are in aisle 1.
Arnold: Thanks.
Arnold went to aisle 1 and picked up one of each pregnancy tests the store had. After he brought them he went straight home to Stella waiting in the front door hallway for him.
Stella: Where have you been?
Arnold: I went out with Gerald mom.
Stella: Why is there a female in your bed? Are you having sex? You better not be.
Arnold: Mom, that's Helga, remember? The girl I told you I liked?
Stella's eyes open wide then she smiles.
Stella: Why didn't you say so? Will she be staying for dinner?
Arnold: Well she kinda lives here now. Grandpa and Grandma love her. She cooks, she cleans, she helps Grandma with dinner and Grandpa with the garden.
Stella: Does she have a home of her own?
Arnold: Eh it's complicated.
Stella: Well dinner will be ready in a few hours. Join us when it's time… both of you.
Arnold: Yes mom.
Arnold gives his mom a quick hug and runs up the stairs to see Helga reading a book. Arnold smiles at Helga and makes his way to the bed. Helga noticed Arnold's entrance and closed the book.
Helga: Hey football head
Arnold rolls his eyes and makes his way to his closest to take off his sweatshirt showing off his toned abs and muscles. Helga was in a trance while looking at his body. She has seen it plenty of times and every time she sees it she wants some of Arnold. After Arnold has left his closet he comes out wearing sweatpants and some slippers shirtless. Helga blushed deeply then got up and went to shove Arnold in the closet. After that she then started kissing him hungrily. Arnold then spun them around so that Helga's back was against the wall of the closet. Helga smiled as Arnold was still kissing her. Arnold then asked while kissing her
Arnold: Are you pregnant?
Helga's eyes widened and shoved Arnold back.
Helga: What did you ask me?
Arnold: Are you pregnant?
Helga: No, where the fuck did you get that idea from?
Arnold: We'll you've been acting weird lately, I mean the constant mood changes, the constant ice cream, the constant sex..
Helga: Crimmy Arnold, is it wrong for me to enjoy being with you? I like you, you idiot that's why I want to have sex all the time.
Arnold: I like you too Helga but don't you think we do IT enough ?
Helga: Do what enough times?
Arnold: Sex. We have it everyday at least 6-8 times 9 if you're really horny.
Helga: I've been craving you lately. Okay?
Arnold: Are you sure?
Helga: Yes…
Arnold: Do you uh.. want to continue?
Helga: No, I've lost the mood.
Arnold: I'm sorry.
Helga: It's fine, let's head down stairs to see if there is anything to eat yet.
Arnold smiles at Helga.
Arnold: Yes ma'am
Helga and Arnold left Arnold's closet and got dressed. Helga was wearing Arnold's black t-shirt while Arnold was wearing a black shirt with gray sweatpants and black slippers. When the pair made their way downstairs Arnold went to the bathroom and Helga went to the kitchen to be greeted by Stella (Arnold's mom) cutting up potatoes for some stew and rice she's making. Helga starts to feel awkward as Stella starts to look at her. Stella smiles at her.
Stella: I don't believe we've met yet.
Helga: No-no ma'am we- we haven't.
Stella: I'm Arnold's mother, Stella. You must be Helga. Arnold said you're very beautiful and I believe it.
Helga laughs.
Helga: Thank you, I see beauty must run in the family because you are gorgeous as well as Arnold.
Stella laughs
Stella: Well aren't you a sweetie. Have a seat, let's have a talk.
Helga nervously walks to the table and sits next to Stella at the table. Stella notices this and smiles at Helga.
Stella: You don't have to be nervous Helga, I don't bite.
Helga: I didn't think you would like me.
Stella: Why's that dear?
Helga: Because well.. I'm with your son… somewhat… usually mother's don't like their children's relationship partners.
Stella: So? I want what's best for my son and if he likes you then I like you.
Helga: Really?
Stella: Yes dear, now do you want to help me cut up some potatoes? Arnold said you like to cook.
Helga laughs and grabs the extra knife sitting by Stella and starts to cut up some potatoes with her.
A few hours everyone was eating some stew and rice. Everyone was talking and enjoying everyone's presence and having a family dinner. Helga reached over to talk to Arnold.
Helga (To Arnold): I love it here, your family is so cool.
Arnold (To Helga): I do too.
Stella notices Helga and Arnold talking. She smiles at them as they continue to talk. Suddenly Suzie stands up in her seat and uses her fork to tap on her glass of wine she's drinking.
Suzie: Excuse me? May I have everyone's attention?
Everyone stops talking and looks at Suzie. Suzie then sighs and begins talking.
Suzie: Let me just say it's been a wonderful 12 years of living here (Author's Note: Totally just made this up, I don't know if it is true or not. And if it's not, don't come for me in the comments.) But it is time for me to spread my wings and leave. I love each and every one of you, including you Helga.
Helga smiled at Suzie.
Oskar: Oh but Suzie, I don't want to move. I want to stay here.
Suzie starts to laugh.
Suzie: Oh Oskar, you aren't coming with me. You are staying here.
Oskar: I am not sure I understand Suzie.
Suzie then takes some papers and a pen she's been having under her seat the entire time. She then hands the papers to Oskar and smiles.
Oskar then takes out his glasses and reads:
Oskar: De-vorce?
Everyone gasps while looking at Suzie then at Oskar.
Oskar: I don't understand…
Ernie: Wake up Oskar! Suzie is leaving you. She's moving to get away from you.
Oskar: Wait what? You can't leave me?
Suzie: Yes I can! Oskar, we've been married for so long and you're just the worst person ever. You're lazy, selfish, stupid and most important of all you don't care about me at all. All you care about is yourself. Every time something doesn't go your way, you throw a fit like a child. I just can't deal with this anymore. Marriage counseling didn't help, vacations didn't help and you are most definitely not helping. I'm sorry Oskar but I just can't do this anymore. I will always love you but I can't be with you anymore. I'm just tired of being trapped in a marriage with you. It's not working out anymore. I'm sorry but I have to go. I'll be out by the end of the month. I would like to have a word with everyone before I go.. Including you Helga. You've grown on me sweetheart.
Helga smiles again at Suzie.
Suzie gets up from the table to head upstairs to her room. Oskar sits at the table for a good five minutes then gets up and heads outside. Everyone just looks at each other and finishes their food in silence. After the dinner is finished everyone went their separate ways leaving Helga and Arnold in Arnold's room. Helga was writing in her diary on Arnold's bed while Arnold was sitting at his desk on his laptop. Arnold sighed and faced the wall. Helga noticed this and got off from the bed to sit on the desk next to Arnold. Arnold sighed and Helga crossed her arms while looking down at the carpet.
Helga: You okay Arnold?
Arnold: Yeah just a little hurt I guess.
Helga: You wanna talk about it?
Arnold: Yeah, but not here. Wanna go to the roof?
Helga nodded her head yes. Arnold climbed the ladder in his room and headed up to the roof where he put a blanket on the ground for Helga and him to sit on. Helga followed behind him and sat next to Arnold to comfort him. Arnold sighed and looked up at the stars in the sky.
Helga: It sure is beautiful out tonight.
Arnold: Yeah it is.
Helga: I'm sorry Arnold, I know it must be hard for you to see them splitting up.
Arnold: I've known those two for my entire life, Helga. I know Oskar is a piece of shit but still, I just can't believe they are just going to walk away just like that. They aren't even going to fight for their love or anything? Just walk away? I hate that. At least be an adult and fight for what you love.
Helga: Arnold, I may not have known them like you do but from the sounds of it Suzie has been fighting for Oskar. Suzie really did love him but sometimes fighting for the person you love just isn't it anymore. Sometimes it's just better to walk away with the pain than stay there with the pain. I know it's not what you want, but it's not really your choice, it's Suzie's.
Arnold sighs while playing with the strings on his sweatpants.
Arnold: I know.. I just wished they could talk it out.
Helga: I know Arnold, but sometimes just walking away is best. They had a good run together but now it's time for Suzie to run alone. All you can do is just wish her the best and make sure she's okay.
Arnold: Yeah.. you're right. Maybe it is for the best.
Helga: It is….
Helga smiles at Arnold and he smiles back at her. Helga eventually puts her head on Arnold's shoulder and calms him down some. Eventually the pair fell asleep under the stars.
The next morning Helga woke up before Arnold and turned over to watch Arnold as he slept. Ever since Helga started living here (basically) She likes watching him sleep it's always been something she's like to do. She just loved how peaceful he always looked while sleeping. Eventually she would start to cuddle him and sniff his hair and he would wake up but Helga didn't care, she just loved Arnold. Helga started to sniff at Arnold's hair while kissing on his face. Arnold started to smile while slowly opening up his eyes.
Arnold: Sniffing me again?
Helga: I always am, you have a beautiful scent.
Arnold; I'd rather have you taste it than sniff me.
Helga narrowed her eyes at Arnold and leaned in to kiss him. Arnold then started kissing Helga's neck. They were so caught up in the moment they didn't even hear Miles (Arnold's father) coming. As Arnold was getting ready to rub on Helga Miles eventually cleared his throat. Arnold and Helga looked up and saw Miles standing in the corner. Helga and Arnold separated from each other quickly. Miles chuckled and looked at the pair.
Miles: Relax you two, you don't have to keep your "dirty secrets'' from me (laughing) I'm not your mother, you two are teenagers. I figured you too would be "Getting the car parked in the garage."
Arnold and Helga looked at each other with weird expressions then looked back at Miles.
Miles: Anyways um, your mother was just wondering where you two were at. So she wanted me to look around to see where you guys are at.
Arnold: Oh yeah, we were talking up here last night and accidentally fell asleep.
Miles: Yeah I know kiddo. Why don't you both wash up and come down to eat some breakfast?
Arnold: Okay dad.
Miles then went on down the stairs leaving Arnold and Helga alone again. Helga then blushed and started to stand up. Arnold then grabbed her wrist and dragged her down gently and… ya know
A few hours later Helga was heading down the stairs wearing a tank top and some shorts. She saw Ernie and Mr. Hyunh watch wrestling.
Ernie: Good morning Helga.
Helga: Good morning Ernie.
Hyunh: Good morning Helga. Please help yourself to some French toast.
Helga: Thanks Mr. Hynn
Ernie: Hey Helga, did you see this battle? It's Blue boy versus Mouse mouse (Arthur's note: Just made these characters up. Feel free to make fun of them in the comments below)
Helga: No, who's winning?
Ernie: Blue boy defiantly has a shot at winning this time.
Hyunh: No uh I think Mouse mouse win this time.
Ernie: Nuh uh
Hyunh: Yes, yes, yes!
Helga walks away laughing then starts to head to the the kitchen where she saw Phil,Pookie and Stella. All sitting at the table eating.
Helga: Good morning everyone.
Helga said as she was reaching into the fridge to get some orange juice and ice cream.
Phil: Good morning Helga.
Phil: Morning Eleanor!
Stella: Good morning love.
Helga smiled and pulled up a chair and sat it next to Stella.
Phil: Hmm this bacon could almost pass Stella if it wasn't so burnt.
Stella: Oh Phil, I can never seem to satisfy you.
Pookie: Let's go to the beach.
Helga starts to chuckle while shoving some French toast in her mouth.
Phil: So Helga.. what's the deal with you and Arnold?
Helga: What do you mean?
Phil: Meaning are you two boyfriend and girlfriend? Married? Sex buddies?
Helga: We're just going to be taking things slow.
Stella: Helga dear, you don't have to answer. Arnold is a very understanding person. As long as your happy and comfortable he's happy.
Phil: You're much better than that dumb red head he used to date. She cheated on him and blamed him for her cheating. Can you believe that?
Stella: Now Phil, they were kids. She was probably just confused.
Phil: Anyways you're much better than her. Stay around!
Helga: I will!
With that being said Phil had gotten up and left to the kitchen. Leaving Helga and Stella alone.
Stella: He's such a goof sometimes.
Helga: I agree.
Stella: How would you like to help me clean up dear?
Helga: It would be my pleasure.
Stella got up from the table along with Helga and they started to bond while cleaning up the entire house.
Later on that afternoon Arnold and Helga were taking a walk since Helga had convinced Arnold to walk with her. The pair walked to the park, their highschool, and the ice cream parlor where they were sitting in the shop eating some ice cream.
Arnold: What made you start walking today? I didn't take you for the type to exercise.
Helga: Well I used to run to keep in shape for the girl's wrestling team. I stopped when I got into the writing club.
Arnold: Oh yeah, you like to write. I forgot about that.
Helga: It's always been a passion of mine.
Arnold: I've always been into technology myself. (Arthur's note: Totally made this up, just judging off his bedroom.) I just find it neat how our everyday things work just by humans making them ya know?
Helga: Kinda like life in a way.
Arnold looked up at Helga confused.
Arnold: What do you mean?
Helga: Well life starts when you come out another human, but no one ever really asked why? Like why aren't we born in eggs or something? What do we have to come out of another human to have life? People try to study everyday the world and etc. but they can never truly find the answer. Some people think we are in a simulation or in a long coma or some sort but I think it's more than that. I truly believe that your life truly starts when you finally reach the age of happiness.
Arnold: I agree, it is pretty strange how two humans can make another human being. I always wondered that myself.
Helga: Really?
Arnold: Well yeah, every time I talk about these sort of things the guys just tell me to shut up and get annoyed so I don't really talk about this type of things with anyone.
Helga: Pheebs just starts tell me science facts I already knew.
Arnold: I know its strange but… I can only really be myself when I'm around you…
Helga: Really? Why's that?
Arnold: Even though you bullied me for the size of my head and shape of my head or whatever.. You never actually judged me for being me. I mean yes you hated that I was a good guy with good intentions but you never really actually made me feel the need to hate myself. Every time I'm around you I just feel the need to.. I don't know.. You make me feel like it's okay to be me.
Helga: I feel the same way, when I'm around you.. I just feel loved and appreciated it… something I haven't felt in a long time.
Arnold reached across the table to gently grab Helga's hand and held it while smiling at her. A few hours later Helga and Arnold were walking in the park holding hands talking about anything that came up.
Arnold: I'm just saying if I had blue eyes I would look like a girl.
Helga: You would be a very pretty girl.
Arnold: Thank you.
As Helga and Arnold were talking Helga's phone had begun to ring. She rolled her eyes and picked up her phone.
On the phone:
Helga: Hello?
Miriam: Helga we need you home. It's about Olga…..
