…Chapter 6…

Once the song ended we walked in and I said "I didn't you can sing." Just like that, Serena froze like getting caught in headlights or something. Pheebs and I just looked at each other and knew we had to not talk about hearing her beautiful voice. Whatever happened to Serena has really caused her this amount of mental damage. We did manage to bring her back to reality.

"Are you ok?" I asked.

I don't know. I feel fine, for the most part.

"Sorry about that, well let's talk about something else."

"Helga, how about we talk about how happy you are about having 'ice cream' back into your life."

Ice cream?! Serena wrote and we laughed. Our little joke.

"I am so happy that he is back. It's like my universe is complete again."

"What about your relationship status?"

"Well, we send out notes to each other in the very few classes we have, and just made a deal with my dad to get him a cell phone for free."

"Gosh, it does sound like you two are getting very close."

"I have always loved 'ice cream' for the longest time."

"Once he gets this cell phone, we be able to text each other. Of course I am one of the emergency numbers for when you-know-who decides to strike."

"That is indeed a good idea."

We looked over at the frantic Serena holding her journal.

What time is the party?!

I looked at my alarm clock and we had 15 minutes to finish getting ready and head out to Rhonda exclusive party.

…Gerald's House…Arnold's POV…

(Sorry this is Arnold's POV but I was inspired from a review from Nep2uune, enjoy)

I just got done getting fussed over by my parents about how "handsome" I look in my semi-formal clothes. Picture one after the other, and I had to worm my way through the house to get out the door so I can meet up with Gerald and the girls at Rhonda's house. After daydreaming for most of the walk there, I got lost in beauty of Helga. She really has changed. Her hair is down most days, and still the same tomboy-ish attitude, but she still showed how feminine she really looks. I still couldn't forget how she helped save the neighborhood and my parents. For such a Strong-Spirited girl, she is very pretty even among the other girls in our school. Right when I get to the front of Gerald's house, I hear a voice.

"Hello there Arnold." I looked over and saw Lindsay. The one person I was told by many to stay away from.

"Oh, uh, hi Lindsay."

"I believe I never given my name out, was someone talking about me?"

"…uh, I just…figured it out on my own…"

"Oh, Arnold you are so handsome right now." She walked over wearing a skin tight dress that is too flashy even for her.

"What are you doing tonight, dearest Arnold?"

"I'm…uh, going to Rhonda's party."

"Don't you want to come to a different kind of party, full of wildness and care-free fun?"

"Well, I was invited and I don't want to be rude to Rhonda."

"She won't notice if you aren't there." She is so very close to me. "Would you please come with me?"

My heart raced, my whole being says that I am in danger.

"Gerald is here, I gotta go. Bye." I left her there and ran to Gerald.

"Dude, what happened?"

"Lindsay is right behind me."

"Crap, get into the car and let's leave now."

We get into the car and drove off. We sat in silence for a few minutes when Gerald broke the tension.

"What was Lindsay thinking, waiting around my house?"

"I guess she doesn't know where I live."

"For now, and what will Helga say."

"I don't know, but sooner or later she has to know."

"I know. Dang, so much for having my house as a safe haven."

"What do you mean?"

"Well, there are some rumors that she stalks her prey and know where people live. All her boyfriend's seem to feel scared after the first few days of dating her, and then all of the sudden they worship her at her feet."

"Oh."

"Don't worry, man. Helga is more than a match for Lindsay."

"Your right, Gerald" I said as we did our handshake.

…Rhonda's House…Helga's POV

We girls got to Rhonda's stoop waiting for the boys as they drove up.

"Hi, Gerald. Arnold." Says Phoebe.

Hi.

"Hey babe. You look beautiful, and so do you Serena" says Gerald.

Thanks, I really don't deserve this dress.

"Hey, you look great, better than I expected" Arnold says.

"So, Football Head, gonna escort us in or what?" I said and he stared at me.

"ARNOLD?"

"What?"

"What are you looking at?"

"Um…you look nice, tonight."

I think I looked somewhat disappointed when I was nudged by Serena.

He LOVES the way you look tonight.

I giggled and stood straight. "Well, lead us in, Arnoldo."

"Sure, Helga." Still the boyish charm he has.

We were greeted by the bouncer and walked in. there were lights dancing the walls and most of the old gang was here dancing away and most of the boys seemed to look over at Serena. Her hands are fidgeting with all the attention she is getting.

"I knew that she was pretty, but to look like that is WOW" says Rhonda.

"I oh so ever agree more" says Lila.

We walked over to Lila and this is the first time she is seeing Arnold since he came back.

"My gosh, Arnold, you look more handsome since 4th grade."

"Thanks Lila, you look great too."

"Why thank you ever so much, Arnold. What are you doing here?"

"Besides being here at the party, my parents decided to move back."

"That is ever so wonderful."

"How are things with you since the hospital?"

"Lindsay is everything that everyone warns about. I was ever so fortunate to know that she could do little harm to me and my father. I still don't know how she knew about my allergies with stuffed animals and wool. At least it was a minor reaction, and I am so glad to come back to school."

"I am so sorry, Lila."

"It's not your fault, Arnold. I was told that 'karma' would hit her soon. I just hope she will be alright once that is over."

"I know how you feel."

"Come on, Arnold. Let's dance."

For that night, we danced and ate food. We even made the shy Serena to dance with us. Once the slow song started to play, Arnold pulled me away.

"What's wrong, Arnold?"

"Lindsay found me at Gerald's house."

"What did you do?"

"I ran from her, like you said I should."

"Well, that's good to hear. What did she try to do to you?"

"She asked me to go over to another party and I told her that it would be rude to not go to Rhonda's party. She got very close to me, so I ran."

I fumble in my little bag of tricks and pulled out a smart phone. "Here, you should have this."

"You don't have to Helga."

"I insist you take the phone, Arnold. If Lindsay starts anything you call me. My number is already programmed into the phone, and it has a GPS signal so I can find you."

"This must cost a fortune, how did you get it?"

"More of a 'take this get that' situation with Bob."

"You are wonderful, Helga. Thank you."

"No sweat, Arnold. Least I can do."

"I have something to ask you Helga."

"What is it?"

"Would you be officially my girlfriend?"

My heart skipped a few times and I had to calm my screaming mind but I have the biggest smiles on my face. "Yes, I would love to, Arnold." He held my hand and we were called back in to the party. I know once this news goes around school, Lindsay will find a way to take Arnold away from me, but I will NEVER let that happen.