Chapter six

*Curly's POV*

Okay. I'm gonna talk to her. I'm gonna do it.
I slowly inched up the Rhonda. It was perfect timing. She was all by herself. No football players or cheerleaders surrounding her like every other day.
I smiled and tapped her on the shoulder. She turned around and my heart stopped. She's so beautiful.
She looked startled to see me, "Oh! Uh... hey, Curly. Haven't seen you in a while."
"Y-yeah," I stuttered. Get a hold of yourself!
"Listen…I was wondering if you would like to eat lunch with me."
Before she could say anything I added, "Since you don't seem to have anyone to talk to right now and-"
"No, I'm sorry, Curly. I'm gonna go to Burger King with my boyfriend, Todd."
That struck me like a ton of bricks. Boyfriend? When did she get a boyfriend?
I was tempted terribly to just grab her and scream, "How could you do this to me? Can't you see I love you?"
But instead, I said, "Oh, okay. Later then."
And then I stood and watched the love of my life walk away.

*Rhonda's POV*

It took every fiber in my being to keep from crying. I knew that if I did then someone would ask me why. And I couldn't lie. Not again.
Why did I tell him I have a boyfriend? I could tell that it hurt him.
I didn't even know a Todd! It was just kind of came to me. I guess this is how Helga feels when she lies to Arnold.
I've lost my appetite.

*Helga's POV*

"Dum dum dadum. Dum dum dadum…"
I don't know why I was humming the 'Here comes the bride' song but I smiled to myself as I adjusted my bow. I guess I look good today.
I paid no attention to the girls in the bathroom with me. Even though they were very, very annoying. Probably Ruth's friends.
I was about to leave when Rhonda came running in, tears in her eyes. When she saw me, she slowly backed away until she hit the wall. Then she slid down to lean against it.
"Rhonda? Hey, girl, what's up?" I sat beside her.
She just sat there sobbing.
"Come on!" I fake groaned, "Gimme a hint or something! What? Did your hair come straightened? Is your shirt wrinkled?" I was kidding of course. She always looks amazing.
She turned and gave me a slight smile.
"Hey! There's that beautiful smile I was looking for! Now tell me what happened." I coaxed.
She took a big breath and spilled.

*Arnold's POV*

Oh, Helga. Where have you gone now? I was planning on asking her to lunch again. No more heart burgers. I have to tell her.
I breathed a sigh of relief when I spotted her bow in the crowds of the hallway. I ran to catch up with her but when I did, I saw that Rhonda was there, crying.
I immediately turned on my compassionate, nice guy ego.
"Hey guys, what's up?"
Helga turned to me with a frown on her beautiful face. She shook her head making her bow bounce around in her blonde hair.
I forced my eyes to Rhonda who was wiping her eyes.
Girl drama. Don't wanna get into that.

*Helga's POV*

As much as I wanted to talk to Arnold, I couldn't just leave Rhonda. She needed help.
"Rhonda, you have to talk to Curly."
"No! No way. I can't."
"But you love him!"
"No I don't! I can't. I'm the popular girl, he's the loser. I would never work out." Sobs racked through her and she wiped her eyes.
"You don't know that. He loves you, too." I whispered that last part.
"What?"
"I said, he loves you, too."
"WHAT!"
"He has since elementary! Didn't you notice?"
"I knew he had a crush on me! Who didn't?"
I wanted to say, 'Arnold didn't...'
"Gosh, I didn't know he loves me. I thought I was going crazy."
"So…you'll go talk to him?"
"Of course."
Then Princess Rhonda brushed her beautiful black hair, fluffed her dress, and went to find her prince.

*Arnold's POV*

It was a sight to see in lunch when Rhonda sat by Curly at our table. Actually all the girls sat at our table, today. Everyone was staring but Rhonda and Curly were too busy staring at each other. Weird.
But I was happy because I finally got the chance to talk to Helga.
"So, Arnold, whatcha been up to?"
"Nothing much. School's taking up way too much of my time."
"Yeah…I can't wait till Thanksgiving Break."
"Uh, Helga. That's like 3 months away."
"Whatever." She waved her hand at me.
I laughed and tuned into the topic of the day which, of course, was about Rhonda and Curly.
"Yeah," Rhonda said, holding Curly's hand, "we're going out now. And I don't think it will end anytime soon."
Curly still looked dazed, probably from Rhonda kissing him every 5 minutes.
I looked back at Helga.
Was she staring at me?
No, she couldn't be.
I cleared my throat, now's the time. With all this love in the air, she has to say yes!
But just as I opened my mouth, the bell rang.
Damn it.
Helga jumped up before I could even say, "Hey,"
I slumped my shoulders and pulled by bag out from under the table.
When I stood back up, I ran right into Helga's lips.
Yeah, her lips.
I thought she left!
But who cares? I was finally kissing the girl of my dreams.
Before she could pull away, I pulled her closer. I could feel her blush through her lips.
She finally just gave in and kissed me back. I smiled.
Finally.