Disclaimer: I do not own Hey Arnold.
Thursday, April 9
I woke up feeling so much better. My head doesn't hurt anymore, my nose isn't clogged and I don't feel like sh*t anymore. And I have Arnold to thank. He kept me company all day yesterday. He told me stories about his parents' adventures. And for once in my life, I actually felt that someone really cares for me. I know I said that I wouldn't fall for him again but, I just can't do it. I'll take the risk of falling in love with him again.
I went down to the kitchen to cook myself some breakfast. If you're wondering why Cindy isn't here, my father fired her. Don't ask why. After cooking and eating my breakfast, I took a warm bath and changed for school. When I was at school, I went to my locker to get my book for first period. While I was rearranging the stuff from my locker, someone covered my eyes. I tried to take them off but he was really strong.
"Let go or I'll break your arms." I heard a familiar voice laughing. He let go and I faced him.
"I guess you're feeling a lot better." Arnold laughed. I'm really happy to see him. But I don't want him to know that.
"I guess I am." I said without looking at him. I continued to rearrange my locker. Suddenly, he hugged me from the back and mimicked what I said to him last night.
"Thank you Arnold. Thank you for taking care of me." He even mimicked my voice. I felt my face getting hot.
"What're you doing? Stop that." I said while taking his hands off of my waist. He laughed.
"You seemed to be serious when you said that last night." I punched his arm. He just laughed at me. I feel my face is as red as a tomato.
"I was sick. I had no idea what I was saying."
"Sure Helga. I believe you."
"Well, you should." I closed my locker and walked to class. Arnold followed me. People don't talk about us that much anymore. I guess they got bored of the subject.
"I'm sorry. By the way, our next lesson is this Sunday. We should be preparing for this Saturday don't you think." I took a seat at the back. Arnold took a seat next to me.
"Yeah sure whatever." I answered. He didn't bother me after. Except he wasn't a bother. I kinda enjoyed his company. At lunch, we sat on the same table.
"What would you like?" He asked. I shook my head.
"No, what would you like?" He looked confused.
"Huh?"
"It's the least I could do for you for buying me food the other day, letting me stay the night at your house, and taking care of me yesterday. So what do you want?" He smiled.
"Can I have you?" I was surprised and at the same time flattered.
"Psssshhh… Stop joking." I said while trying to act cool.
"Just kidding. I'll have what you're having."
"Okay. Wait here." But instead of waiting there like I told him, he came with me.
"I told you to wait."
"I don't want to." He then took the food tray from my hand.
"What're you doing? I can do it." I tried to snatch the tray from him but he was too fast.
"C'mon Helga. Let's eat. I'm starving." I couldn't do anything but follow him. He placed the tray on the table and he handed me my food. Gerald took a seat next to Arnold.
"What's up love birds?" He asked. I rolled my eyes.
"What are you doing here? I thought you couldn't accept the fact that Helga and I are dating?"
"Nah. I got over it." He took a bite off of Arnold's apple.
"So what are you doing here?" He took another bite off the apple.
"Would you mind telling me why the both of you were absent yesterday?" Arnold and I looked at each other and blushed.
"Uhh.. I…. We…. Umm.." Arnold looked at me with a nervous expression.
"We were on a date yesterday. We watched a movie and ate at a fancy restaurant." Arnold's eyes widened. Even I was surprised but I had no other idea.
"Yeah. We did all those things yesterday." Gerald looked skeptical.
"Oh okay. So Arnold, about this Saturday."
"Yeah, what about Saturday?"
"Will she be there? Cause I don't wanna be a third wheel to you guys." Arnold looked at me. I shook my head. He knows what I mean.
"No. It's just gonna be me and you."
"Well good. Okay, I gotta get a move on. I'll see you later. And you too Pataki." And he waved us goodbye.
"Phew! That was close."
"Tell me about it. So what time are we going to the arboretum tomorrow?" I asked.
"Well, there's no class tomorrow. I suggest we go there early so we won't be caught by nightfall." I nodded and took a spoonful of my mac&cheese. Arnold looked at me and laughed.
"What are you laughing about?" He grabbed the napkin near him and wiped something on my face.
"Eat properly." He said while wiping cheese from the side of my mouth. After lunch, he walked me to my class. Arnold's a really sweet boy and that's what I'm afraid of. I decided to just enjoy the moments that I'm with him. After class, Arnold walked me to my car.
"Well, I guess I'll be going." I was about to open my car when he stopped me.
"Helga, can I have your number?"
"What for?"
"So I don't have to go to your house to talk about the plan or to tell you when our next guitar lessons will be." Seems legit. So I gave him my phone number.
"Remember, if you call me in the middle of the night, I will kill you." I got in the car and started the engine. He waved me goodbye and I waved too. When I got home, as expected, nobody is still home. But to my surprise, when I opened the door to my room, I saw Phoebe sitting on my bed.
"Phoebe?" She looked at me and smiled.
"It's about time you got home. I missed you." She came up to me and hugged me really tight. I hugged her back.
"I thought you weren't coming until tomorrow night."
"Are you kidding? I was so excited that I finished all my homework for the week." I was both happy and nervous at the same time. Happy because Phoebe is here and I won't be lonely anymore, and nervous because Arnold and I we're suppose to dig the hole in the arboretum tomorrow but I can't just leave Phoebe alone. She just got here. And she was so excited to spend the day with me. This could be bad. Suddenly, my phone rang.
"Excuse me Phoebe. I'll just answer this phone call. She nodded and I left the room. I went to the balcony making sure that Phoebe can't hear me. The caller was an unknown number. I answered the phone.
"Hello? Helga?" It was Arnold.
"Yeah, it's me. Good thing you called. We have a problem."
"What is it?"
"Phoebe is here. She was so excited to come here that she came too early. She wanted to spend the day with me tomorrow and on Saturday. What are we gonna do?"
"Keep her busy. I'll go dig up the hole in the arboretum tomorrow."
"You sure you can handle it?" I asked. I was a little concerned. Setting the trap was not an easy task.
"Yeah. Just keep her busy and don't let Gerald see you."
"Okay. Just call me when you need any help."
"Will do. Bye."
"Bye." Then I hung up the phone. I went back to my room and I saw Phoebe sitting there all glassy-eyed.
"Is something the matter Phoebs?" I sat down beside her on the bed.
"When were you going to tell me that you and Arnold are dating?" My eyes nearly popped out of my eyes.
"Who told you that?" I asked all nervous and twitchy.
"Hmmm.. A lot of people. Nadine, Patty even Rhonda." I'm gonna kick their asses once I see them.
"I was gonna tell you sooner or later…" I said looking down. Suddenly, she started screaming and jumping up and down the bed.
"I can't believe it. So it is true. Finally!" She continued to jump on the bed.
"Hey, hey you're gonna ruin my bed." She jumped off the bed and hugged me tightly.
"I just can't believe it. Oh how I've waited for this day to come." She kept screaming and jumping around. Me too Phoebe, I can't believe it either. I hope you won't hate me for doing this.
"Yeah.. He-he." She pulled me to the bed and she made me sit next to her.
"So?"
"So what?" She lightly slapped my arm.
"So, how's your relationship?"
"Okay, I guess." She looked disappointed.
"Tell me everything." Maybe not everything.
"Well, I met his parents." Her eyes widened.
"Really? So fast. Ooh.. He must really love you." My heart ached. I wish he really did.
"Yeah. I guess so. It was only because we were soaked by the rain and I had no choice but to stay the night at their house."
"You got to stay the night at their house? Oh my gosh Helga. What else happened?" She looked really curious.
"Well, I got sick and he took care of me. We were alone here yesterday and he stayed for a few hours and took care of me."
"So he skipped his class just to take care of you?"
"Yeah, you could say it like that." She screamed.
"Who knew Arnold was so sweet. You're so lucky Helga." I'm hoping that it's more than luck.
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Friday, April 10
It was a bright and sunny day, I headed to the arboretum to get started on the trap. We were thinking of making a trap hole and leading them both to it. So they can talk out there problems. When I was in the arboretum, I tried to find a perfect spot to dig the hole in. I decided to make the hole in between two tall pine trees. After digging, I covered it up with leaves. A classic trap, I decided to let Helga know that I'm done and I need to tell her the location of the hole.
"Hey Helga. I'm finally done on di-*"
"Arnold?" The voice sounded like Phoebe's. I remembered that Phoebe was already here in Hillwood. She's currently staying in Helga's house.
"Phoebe? Hey it's nice to hear from you again."
"Did Helga tell you that I was here?"
"Yes, she told me yesterday when I called her."
"Are you guys really dating?" She asked. Maybe the news finally reached her.
"Yes we are." Then a loud scream could be heard from the other line.
"I knew you loved her. But it took you this long to realize that? Helga was in love with you for -(hey Phoebs, whose that?) it's Arnold.(What? Let me talk to him. Go down to the kitchen and have some breakfast. I cooked something for you.) Ok…. Hello?"
"Helga?"
"Sorry about that. So what's up?"
"I finished the trap. It's in between two pine trees."
"Okay. I'll see you tomorrow. I have to keep Phoebe occupied. Bye."
"Bye." She hung up. I tried to memorize the path towards the trap. After doing so, I went home and changed. I decided to go to Helga's house to give her guitar and her clothes back. I put all the stuff in my car and I headed off. When I reached there, I rang the doorbell. Helga answered the door.
"Hey. What're you doing here?"
"I came to give your guitar and clothes back. Mom washed it for you." She smiled.
"I'll just have to visit again to thank your mom. Would you like to come in?" She asked. I looked around and asked her.
"Where's Phoebe?" She pointed upstairs. I nodded and went inside. She motioned for me to follow her.
"Hey Phoebe. Guess who's here." She opened the door to her room and. Phoebe saw me.
"Arnold! You're here."
"Yeah, I just returned Helga's stuff. She left it there when she stayed the night." Phoebe squealed.
"How sweet of you to do that. I knew you two were gonna end up with each other." She said. I laughed at Helga's reaction.
"Well, I better get going. I still have errands to run."
"I'll show you out." Helga volunteered.
"Bye Phoebe." I waved. She said goodbye and waved back. When Helga and I were on the front lawn, she asked me about the trap.
"How deep was it?"
"Just enough for Gerald to stand in." She nodded.
"Well, drive safely." I smiled and nodded.
"Be careful too. Bye." I waved goodbye and went inside the car and started the engine. Tomorrow, our plan will finally be put into action. I just hope everything goes well.
A/N: Apparently, it won't end the way they planned. Thank you for reading. :)
