Disclaimer: Craig Bartlett is the creator and he and Nickelodeon have the rights of the show.


14. About take sides and it's consequences

– The Skater's Gold Bowl –

All the young people from Hillwood city were there, the new place of the neighborhood. The most modern place to skate boarding, with 5 different rinks, one more difficult than the previous one. 2 girls arrived surprised about the quantity of people and the incredible stunts skaters did.

- I told you Pheebs, if we wait for five minutes more, we won't find any places.

- Wow I've to admit that I underestimated the love of the young people for skateboarding.

- It's funny, but I prefer other sports.

- Can you see our boyfriends?... Ouch. - The girl felt a little blow on his shoulder.

- Phoebe! Not so high please.

- Sorry, but I'm pretty sure that no one could hear us… Where is Gerald? I can't see him anywhere.


– The Skater's Gold Bowl – Behind track 3

- Are you ready, my man? - The brunette put on his helmet and took his skateboard.

- Yes, but I can't see the girls. It seems that they will not really come.

- Don't worry, maybe they'll come later, but it's our turn! Let's rock on the track!

- Sure! - The blond one said with a determined smile.

The boys took their skateboards and prepared to face his opponent, who had already been undefeated for 3 rounds, "Mighty Fire".

- Ok, we continue with the next meeting in our inaugural competition, there are the next competitors, "The powerful duo" facing our winner for now, Mighty Fire. Are you ready? Go!

Arnold and his best friend made their secret signal, indicating that their routine would begin.

They started with small pirouettes from side to side, in perfect synchronicity, changing to 180 degree somersaults, impressing everyone present.

- Try to get over that, beginner.- Gerald snapped at his rival as he bumped into his partner.

Their adversary smiled as an answer and adjusted her helmet. He started with reverse flips, astonishing even them, closing with a reverse quadruple deadly.

- And Mighty Fire keeps going undefeated!

Arnold and Gerald felt their jaws drop at the boy's talent, they both looked at each other and nodded, they must know who had humiliated them like that.

- Hey! Mighty Fire! We have to admit, you were awesome! - The football-head boy said.

- Yeah I mean, we were cool but you… wow!

- Thank you guys! I've to admit that you were a little ok too. - The skater took off his helmet to shake hands with the boys out of respect, releasing his long brown hair.

- Wait a minute… you… you are a girl?

- Yes, Gerald?, right? I'm Sasha, nice to meet you!
- Nice to meet you too! - The boy gave her a shy smile and couldn't help but blush at the beauty of the girl in front of him. Unbeknownst to both of them, the girls were looking for them from a distance from the stands.

- I can't see them Helga. They must feel bad for losing.

- Oh don't worry, they are accustomed to being losers, they have a lot of experience.

- Don't be so rude with them, they are… a dirty traitor! - Phoebe's face changed from worried to angry in one second, worrying the girl with a pink bow.

- Traitor? What are you talking about?

- About Gerald, look at him! talking with his Mighty Fire! What's wrong with him?

- Oh relax, Pheebs, because of his long hair, he can't think like us.

- Helga! Please, this is a serious thing! He is cheating on me! I don't know what I have to do now.

- Maybe talk.

- Yeah… talk… he'll listen to me!

- Wait Phoebe, I never see you so angry as now, I can't lose it!

The slant-eyed preteen sped down the bleachers, successfully dodging the crowd. For her part, her surprised friend followed her, waiting with surprise for her actions. When they least expected it, they entered the scene. The green-eyed boy only managed to look at them with fear, while Phoebe touched her boyfriend's shoulder to get his attention, interrupting their "interesting conversation".

- Just give me a second Sashi… Phoebe? What are you doing… here?

- Oh sorry Gerald, I think that I was welcome to come, I mean, you invited us!

- Yes, I remember, but you said you couldn't.

- To give you a surprise, but wow, you surprised me more! Congratulations!

- Oh babe, please, what's the big problem?

- Problem? What problem?

- You look… a little angry.

- I don't know the reason, maybe because I left my grandma on her birthday to surprise my boyfriend or maybe because my boyfriend was flirting with another girl!

- Oh babe, please, we aren't flirting, we just…

- Oh I saw you! You gave me those looks too, and don't call me "babe" Traitor.

- Phoebe is not the same, I just…

- Forget it Gerald, I go home. - She adjusted her glasses and stormed off, her boyfriend tried to follow her, but he lost her in the crowd.

- Helga, I promise you that I didn't…

- Don't worry football head, you're so nervous, we saw everything, you are innocent, for now… - She winked at him, eliciting his blush and a goofy little smile. - I've to go Casanova, see you! My girl needs me!


– Phoebe's room –

Phoebe was totally angry, babbling some words and walking in circles, while Helga was eating some chips in her bed.

- What have I done? I thought that he was happy with me. He has tried to date me since 3rd grade and now… He smiled as a stupid for a stupid girl!

- Maybe he was just bored, so many years behind you…

- What?

- Relax girl, I'm just kidding… but, to be honest with you… I think that you are… overreacting… a little…

- Overreacting? Really?... If you were to find Arnold with another girl, would you say a happy "nice to meet you"?

- Of course not, she would die, but your relationship and mine are very different.

- "different"? Why?

- Because Arnold is like a little faithful puppy and I've been a lost case since forever.

- I can't see a difference, we are a couple, you're both a couple and you have to respect each other.

- Yes, but you and Gerald were different… terms and Conditions about your relationship, I - Yes, but you and Gerald have different... terms and conditions on your relationship, I mean, you flirted with other guys in the past. Do you remember the Italian from that race?

- Oh no Helga, we weren't a couple at that time, now it is totally different.

- Pheebs, do you think this problem won't be because of your mom... or will it?

- What? The fact that my mom cheated on my dad and went away doesn't have any connection with this situation, see you later Helga. - The girl closed her door.

- But.. What about our pijama party? Damn Bliss was right, I need to practice how to be more sensible.


– Sunset Arms - Arnold's room—

- Hey Gerald… Are you ok? - The blond guy asked while he typed some things on his computer.

- Yes I'm ok, I know that I didn't do anything wrong.

- What? But she 's angry.

- Yes bro, and women always are.

- What does that stupidity mean?

- Helga? Are you here!

- Oh no, hair boy, I'm in my house!

- What are you doing here, sis? Where's Phoebe?

- Well she's angry with you and recently with me too. - She sat down on the floor, in front of Gerald who was sitting in Arnold's bed.

- Is she now angry with you? Why? - He asked his girlfriend.

- Yes, apparently we have a different way to see things.

- I don't know what I can do? - Gerald sighed worried.

- Don't worry bro, she'll be ok.

- Thanks Helga, it would be better that I go home. See you guys! - He closed the door and Arnold occupied the bed.

- I'm worried for them. Pheebs looked so angry.

- And she was! I never saw her like this before.

- What can we do?

- It's a couple's issue, they have to solve it.

- But we are their friends, and I feel guilty.

- Oh take it easy, is not your fault, also, Gerald didn't do anything wrong.

- What? Are you serious?

- Yes, they had not set the rules of their relationship.

- What? So… if a guy tried to flirt with you… would you do it?

- Is not the same football head, you and me are exclusive.

- They are too.

- No, because they never talked about it before.

- But they are an official couple now, they have to respect each other.

- They were just talking! Hey relax Arnoldo, I mean, like I said, Is not our problem and you're taking it so personal.

- Because now I know that maybe you will have a "special talk" with someone.

- Arnold, if one of us cheats on the other, that would be you, I mean, it's very obvious!

- What? Of course not! I'm faithful!

- Yes but my feelings are stronger than yours.

- Only because you started first doesn't mean that…

- Of course that I win. Whatever, I'm with Gerald on this. She got up from the ground and turned her back on him, annoyed.

- Well I'm with Phoebe in this, and I'll help her to receive the apology that she deserves!

- Oh you're so foolish! I'm tired, go away!

- Maybe I'll do it now.

The blond took his cell phone and put it in his pocket, quickly went downstairs and slammed the door of the guest house.

- Wait a minute… this is MY HOUSE!... Whatever. - He snorted in annoyance and walked aimlessly, hoping his annoyance would dissipate.


— PS 118 - Hall — Gerald's locker

All the students were in front of their lockers, looking for their books, a brunette guy was doing it too, until a strong hand closed his door.

- Bro… I'm with you.

- Helga? What are you talking about?

- I'm talking about the fact that I'll help you to win against Pheebs, she is exaggerating, she needs to take it easier.

- So, Are you on my side?

- Sure. I agree with you.

- Really? But you are always on her side.

- Not today… now you need…


— PS 118 - Hall — Phoebe's locker

- An apology Phoebe, you deserve respect.

- Are you sure Arnold? Gerald, it's your best friend.

- Yes, but I recognize that he sometimes could be wrong, as yesterday.

- Wow, thank you, I'm impressed.

- Is not about the person it's about to…


— PS 118 - Hall — Gerald's locker

- Show them… I mean, to show her what things are like.

- Are you sure about all this, Helga?

- Sure, I met my friend better than anyone, follow my advice and you will get your apology and more.


— PS 118 - Hall — Phoebe's locker

- Sounds good to me, thank you Arnold.


- Do not mention it! - The blond guys said at the same time, but in their respective talk.


– PS 118- Cafeteria –

- Ok Gerald, are you ready?

- Are you sure about this, Helga?

- Yeah, trust me. I'm a woman and I know how a woman thinks.

- Ok, I'll do, but I think that this will be worst.

The tall haired boy adjusted his shirt collar and walked over to the cafeteria line. There was a cute 5th grade girl who was a devoted fan of his in the past. The boy sighed and touched his shoulder to get her attention, while making sure his girlfriend saw everything.

- Hey Dana! What're you doing?

- Gerald! Well I'm only in the line, I want some pizza before it's over.

- A pizza... a beautiful girl as you, want some pizza? Let me give you a hand. - He moved a little ahead of the line and exchanged some candy with Harold for the last slice. (Of the five that he already had).

- Here is my lady!

- Oh Gerald, thank you!

- What is he doing?- Phoebe asked herself and tried to confront her boyfriend, until Arnold stopped her.

- What are you doing?

- Me? What is he doing!

- Don't worry Pheebs, it's just a gift, if you want to be better than them, than… him, you have to seem relaxed, as if the situation doesn't matter to you.

- Sounds… interesting! Thank you Arnold, I'll do it.

While Gerald bluffed with the girl, his girlfriend passed by the front, not caring what he was doing, or at least it seemed that way, which shocked the dark-haired man and interrupted his act.

- Helga… she is only eating her lunch… What did I do wrong?

- Interesting… this smells like a football head, don't worry I've got another good one.


– PS 118 - Science class –

- Other partner for science?

- Yeah Phoebe, a male partner. In this way, he'll understand how you felt.

- I don't know Arnold… I mean, I didn't go to our date last night, is this not enough. I mean you always suggest to people to talk, do you think that we…

- No Phoebe, this it's necessary! He has to apologize to you.

- Why is it so important?

- Because… you are creating a precedent, yeah in this way he will never do it again.

- I think that you're right.. I'll work with Lorenzo.

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- Phoebe will work with someone else.

- What? How did you know?

- It's obvious, it's the next step for them… her plan.

- But… she knows that I'm having problems with science and she is helping me… Maybe this is too much, maybe I need to apologize.

- Of course not my bro, everything is going well, you can't screw it up!

- How can I screw it up more?

- Believe me, you can. You just found another partner, but now a boy, we don't want to send the wrong message.

- Ok, I'll do it… but… I miss her…


— PS 118 - Hall — Helga's Locker

- Hey Helga? How is everything?

- Well, well, a football head appeared… everything in my country it's ok, and yours?

- When you are on the correct side, everything goes well.

- Interesting, I mean, because you're on the wrong side…

- Helga, please, I told you, Gerald was wrong, he's my best friend, but even me. I know that he's wrong.

- And Pheebs is mine, but I know that she was wrong.

- How can you still think this?

- BECAUSE… I know that I'm fine.

The two challenged each other by putting their faces face to face, until some small laughs diverted them from their debate.

- What's that? - The blond boy asked.

- I don't know genius, I'm looking at you.

- Oh Gerald, you're so cute!

-No babe, you're the cuteness in person.

- Gerald, my bro? What're you doing?

- I'm holding my girlfriend's hand.

- Yes, I know, but why?

- Don't worry guys, we're ok now.

- Really? How?

- Very easy Arnold, following your usual advice, "talking".

- And it works, well see you guys! - They hold their hands and walked through the hall.

- So… they're ok.. huh.

- Yes… seems like yes… Helga?

- Yes?

- Please… no more "take sides" ok?

- You got it, dude!

THE END


Hi my football heads! A new episode about our favorite couples, (at least the mine ones) was so funny for writing! I totally imagine Arnold getting troubles for "his love to help others". What do you think? Leave me know what you think! In the next episode will read the birthday girl that we don't know so much... see you next week!