I know you all hate me for taking so long to write and post this, but I'm in my senior year of High School (Also, I have a boyfriend which means I'm dealing with him too), meaning almost all of my free time has been sucked away. I truly do love Writing Hey Arnold "What If" Stories. Again, unfortunately I DO NOT OWN Hey Arnold! Enjoy.

Helga and Arnold walked out of the boarding house holding hands. The streetlights were on, and it was quiet. They were just enjoying each other's company.

They finally reached Helga's stoop. "I'm really glad you said yes." Arnold smiled at Helga, who blushed and looked at the ground.

"I wouldn't have said no, Arnold." They smiled at each other.

"I really like you Helga." Arnold smiled

"I love you too Arnold." Helga blushed.

The kids agreed they'd be honest about how they felt. Helga knew Arnold was years behind her feeling's wise and took what she could get. Arnold knew Helga was years ahead of him and told her she could respond however she wanted.

They were happy, they were honest, and they wanted to keep it that way. Something about being with each other just felt right.

"Goodnight Helga."

"Goodnight Arnold."

They stood there, holding hands before Arnold hugged her and planted a small, gentle kiss on her lips. She smiled because she was happy. He smiled because he realized what he'd been missing all his life.

They said goodbye and parted ways. Tomorrow was Saturday and neither could wait for their Baseball game at Gerald Field.

"Man, where is he?" Gerald Johanssen stood at the Umpire's Mound, looking back at the sidewalk for any sign of his best friend. Everybody from their former 4th grade class had shown up to play, except two blondes.

"I reckon she done killed him." Stinky said mournfully from 2nd base. Sid and Harold nodded in agreement from 1st and 3rd base.

"I bet he ran away because she beat him up instead of saying 'thanks for the date.'" Rhonda swung the baseball bat she was practicing her swings with.

"Guys, I'm ever so sure they're just running late. And I think they're ever so fond of each other." Lila sat in the outfield trying to sway her friends into believing Arnold and Helga were a good couple. Truth was, as crazy as it sounded, they fit each other perfectly; they were made for each other. Between all the fights and laughs, Helga and Arnold seemed to balance each other out.

Phoebe gave Lila a look that said 'I know you're right, I just wish they would leave them alone. As big as it is, its still Arnold and Helga's business, not theirs.' Phoebe just wanted them to shut up. I thought being in 5th grade would have meant the stupidity of annoying other people would seize.

"Arnold and Helga sitting in a tree!" Harold sang as the two blondes walked around the corner and up to their friends. They weren't holding hands. Helga completely ignored Harold's comment, Arnold just rolled his eyes.

Gerald's Thought: OH THANK THE URBAN LEGEND GODS! SHE DIDN'T KILL HIM! HE DIDN'T CHOOSE HER!

Phoebe's Thought: Well, at least they're still friends. Helga seems content.

Lila's Thought: Awe… I thought for sure they would begin a relationship…

Rhonda's Thought: HA! I knew they wouldn't make it.

Curly's Thought: Come On Helga… I know you're more persistent than that! We both have our own personal love conquests! If you and Arnold can make it, Maybe Rhonda could learn to love me too…

Some we're happy to see the two blondes were just friends.

Helga and Arnold walked to their positions (Helga: Catcher's mound, Arnold: Starting Batter), ready to start the baseball game. Throughout the whole game, Arnold and Helga would continuously tease each other. It was extremely weird to their classmates; it even made them wonder just exactly what happened yesterday after their date. Phoebe and Gerald hadn't received phone calls or voicemails to let them know how the date went. They were both on edge to see what had happened.

Finally, it was the end of the game. Last batter up, ending of the 9th, and all Arnold had to do was get to 3rd base then make it to home plate in order for his team to get out of a tie and win the game. Curly stood at home plate ready to bat, with Helga as the Umpire, and Harold pitching to him. Harold Pitched, Curly swung and Arnold made a run for it. The ball was in the outfield being thrown infield. Arnold had just passed 3rd base and made a run for home. Stinky caught the ball and threw it to Helga, just as Arnold Slid to home plate.

Helga leaned over to Arnold (on her knees, since Arnold was laying down with his head on home plate), something she had never done before, and held the ball to his face.

Their classmates watched in suspense as the dust cleared.

"Good Game Football Head, but You're Out!" Helga called out. Helga's team cheered for victory, while Arnold's team told him he tried his best. After the game was over, The last 2 people to shake hands were the team captains (which had almost always been Arnold and Helga.) Everybody stood their waiting for the two to say something to each other as the two stood their observing each other.

Suddenly, Arnold ran up to Helga and picked her up by her waist, causing Helga to go into a laughing fit.

"Good Game, Helga! You were fantastic!"

"Thanks Arnold! You Were Too!"

Suddenly, to heighten everybody's shock, Arnold kissed Helga. It wasn't a long kiss, but it wasn't short either. The couple stood their with Helga in Arnold's arms, Helga blushing profusely, and Arnold with a dreamy smile on his face.

"Wanna go get some ice-cream to celebrate your victory?" Arnold asked kindly.

"Sure Arnold." Helga smiled at her boyfriend. Arnold put Helga down but grabbed her hand, the couple started to walk off as everybody recovered from their shock. Gerald was beyond himself right now.

"ARNOLD PHILLIP SHORTMAN!" Gerald shouted causing the two blondes to turn around and look at each of their friends "JUST WHAT EXACTLY IS GOING ON HERE!?" Gerald looked as if he was about to have a heart attack.

Everybody else began chiming in with "Yeahs!" and "What is it with you two?'s"

Arnold and Helga smiled at each other, and turned around to walk away from their baffled friends. Ice cream sounded so much better than explaining their relationship to their friends. Their relationship was between them, not their friend's business. Arnold and Helga would call their friends later and explain. They both got home late last night and forgot to call their best friends. For now, they just wanted to enjoy each others company.