DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN THESE CHARACTERS, THESE CHARACTERS ARE FROM NICKELODEON'S HEY ARNOLD. I AM JUST WRITING ABOUT THEM IN THEIR ADULT YEARS BECAUSE I DO NOT HAVE A LIFE OF MY OWN.
Summary: We learn about more about Helga's life as an exotic dancer.
Summary of the previous chapter: We learn about the Hey Arnold crew in their adult years and the lives they live
Also in every story I write for Hey Arnold, Helga is going to be a weed smoker and Lila is always going to be the bad guy. Sorry Lila stans.
THIS STORY IS ADULT THEMED! YOU WERE WARNED!
Helga never thought she would see the day where she would run into Arnold again. Especially at her job as a stripper. Helga could feel her heart beating really fast. She quickly hid behind the wall so Arnold wouldn't see her. Although she was wearing her stripper's disguise she still didn't want Arnold to see her. So the best thing for Helga to do (in her opinion at least) was to hide quickly.
Helga's thoughts: What's he even doing here? I thought he was engaged to someone? Crimeny. I never thought I would even encounter him again. I mean, I kinda do want to see him again but not while I'm half naked. Ugh
Helga sighed before running off to find Carl and Fatima. They were talking to each other before Helga ran up towards them.
Fatima: Ya know Helga, for someone who's wearing six inch heels you sure do run fast.
Carl and Fatima shared a quick laugh.
Carl: How was the dance?
Helga: I uh.. I ran away…
Fatima: Helga! You can't run away from a dance.
Carl: Yeah they already paid 2,000 dollars for you.
Helga sighed.
Helga: I can't dance for them. I would dance for anyone and you know that. But for Arnold? I- I can't.
Fatima then put a hand on Helga's shoulder.
Fatima: Look Helga, you can either run away from the past or kick it in the ass. You can't keep running from Arnold. You both live in the same city. You're going to run into him a lot. But who cares, he's old news. Show him what he's missing.
Helga smiled.
Helga: Yeah you're right.
Fatima: You worked hard to get this job.
Helga: Yeah, I sure did. I bent my back numerous of times.
Fatima: Exactly. Now get in there and show Arnold what he's missing.
Helga nodded and then made her way back to the room Arnold and his friends where in. When Helga walked into the room she saw only Arnold was sitting in there. Arnold looked up at Helga. She could feel herself blush. She had to admit Arnold did get much more better looking since Senior years. He was still 6'1 or 6'2. But he also had gotten a bit tanner and some more muscles. Helga sighed while she could feel Arnold's green eyes on her. Helga then cleared her throat.
Helga: Hey uh.. Did you want a private dance?
Arnold: Not really no…
Helga: But your group paid 2,000 dollars for me…
Helga said, putting a hip to the side while crossing her arms.
Arnold: I know, but it wasn't me. It was my stupid friends. I actually now have a fiancé I love dearly.
Helga could feel her heart broken. How could he just move on just like that? After everything they have been through? Helga sighed.
Helga: Yet here you are.
Arnold chuckled.
Arnold: Would you believe my friends dragged me here? You see we are actually out tonight because I finally got the courage to propose to my girlfriend
Helga: Seems like you have some shitty friends.
Arnold rolls his eyes.
Arnold: You're telling me.
Helga and Arnold sat in silence for a few.
Helga: Well, uh I better get going then.
Arnold smiled.
Arnold: Wait.
Helga: Hm?
Arnold reached into his wallet and pulled out 200 dollars. He then passes it over to Helga.
Arnold: Here, have this. I hope you can get a better life with this.
Helga chuckled.
Helga: What are you, my knight with golden hair?
Arnold laughed.
Arnold: No, but you're so young. You have to be around 17 or 18?
Helga: Actually, I'm 25. But I'll take that as a compliment.
Arnold chuckled.
Arnold: My apologies, I thought only 17 and 18 year olds are allowed to work here?
Helga: Not for this strip club. Our boss only likes 21 and older dancers.
Arnold: Gotcha, anyways I should get going.
Helga: Yeah me too. The place is closing soon and quit frankly I would love to be at home in the bed.
Arnold laughed.
Arnold: I hear you on that one.
Helga chuckled before heading out of the room to find Fatima and Carl leaving Arnold alone.
Arnold: I better get home to Lila, she's probably worried about me.
With that being said, Arnold made his way back to Gerald. When he noticed Sid and Stinky weren't there Arnold looked at Gerald.
Arnold: Where's Sid and Stinky?
Gerald: Stinky had to go because his father needed him back at home and Sid went off with some girl back to his place.
Arnold rolled his eyes.
Arnold: Sid brought us here. Now how are we going to get home?
Gerald: I know right. I told Phoebe I would be back around ten so we can watch her favorite movie. It's almost 12 o'clock. She's gonna kill me.
Arnold: Yeah same with Lila. When she finds out I went came here she's going to be pissed.
Gerald: Yeah especially when you tell her you got a private dance from a stripper.
Arnold: Actually she didn't give me a dance.
Gerald looked at Arnold confused.
Gerald: So then what did you do back there?
Arnold: Well she came a little late and then when she got there she seemed was very nervous. So, I just paid her and told her to get out of here while you can.
Gerald rolled his eyes.
Gerald: I can't believe you gave a stripper money for not doing shit.
Arnold rolled his eyes. As Gerald began talking he saw Helga again talking to Carl Arnold couldn't help but stare at her.
Arnold's thoughts: She looks so familiar as if I know her from somewhere. I know it's not Helga since she moved away after we graduated so who could she be and why do I feel like we already know each other? Maybe I should get out of here before I do something I might regret.
Arnold sighs.
Arnold: We should get going, I wouldn't want Lila getting worried and plus I have to walk my dog.
Gerald nodded and started heading out along with Arnold. He then looked back at Helga and smiled while she was still talking to Carl. As Carl was saying stuff to make Helga laugh, she started looking across to see Arnold looking at her. She smirked at Arnold then went back to laughing at Carl. Arnold then smiled once more before going out the door following Gerald. When he finally went out the building Gerald was waiting for him by a random car.
Gerald: What took you so long?
Arnold: Sorry I had to use the bathroom.
Gerald chuckled and started walking back home with Arnold by his side. After what felt like an hour of walking Gerald rolled his eyes while sitting on a bench.
Gerald: I swear to God I'm going to kick Sid's ass.
Arnold: Agreed, we are an hour away from our homes. He could have at least waited to bring us back home before going off with someone else.
Gerald: He's so desperate for women he'd fuck his mom.
Arnold: I don't think he would do that, that's kinda gross.
Gerald: I'm not saying he's going to do it Arnold, I'm just saying to say it. I'm just angry he made us walk home.
After a while they see a black car pulling up in front of them. When the mysterious driver rolled down the window it was revealed to be Joey (Author's note: Joey was the other kid with Harold and Stinky when they messed up Pigeon Man's house.)
Joey: What are you two doing out here?
Gerald: Would you believe that Sid dragged us to a club and abandoned us for some woman?
Joey: Yeah I would, happened to me plenty of times. That's why when ever we hang out we drive separate cars.
Arnold: Yeah we didn't know that; we thought we would come back together.
Joey laughed.
Joey: Do y'all want a ride back home?
Gerald: Yes please.
Arnold: Thanks Joey
Arnold and Gerald went to get into Joey's car. After they were all in the car Joey then drove off.
Arnold: Thanks Joey for the ride, really appreciate it.
Joey: Of course Arnold, did Lila tell you she got the job at my dad's office?
Arnold: Yeah she told me this morning.
Gerald looked confused.
Gerald: What job?
Joey: My dad owns a shoe place downtown. He's been looking for a one on one assistant to help him with his scheduling.
Gerald: Oh, and Lila got the job?
Arnold: Yeah, I'm so proud of her.
Joey: I was actually on my way to give Lila this hard drive and paperwork from my dad.
Arnold: I could give it to her if you want me too.
Joey: Oh.. uh okay. Yeah whatever.
Joey rolled his eyes. Suddenly they were at Gerald's home.
Gerald: Thanks Joey. Arnold, I'll call you tomorrow.
Arnold: Okay Gerald, see you.
Gerald got out of the car and went into his home. After a while Joey drives off going to Arnold's house. Arnold sighed and Joey noticed this and looked at him.
Joey: Something wrong?
Arnold: Huh?
Joey: You seemed lost in your thoughts.
Arnold: I'm fine it's just that.. I met this girl at the strip club and well I can't stop thinking about her.
Joey: Damn she was that good huh?
Joey chuckled while Arnold looked at him confused.
Arnold: What?
Joey: Relax Arnold, it's a joke.
Arnold sighed once more.
Arnold: I know Joey, I feel bad because this isn't right. I'm getting married to Lila in a year and here I am thinking of another women.
Joey: I mean it's not like you're going to see her again.
Arnold: I know but isn't it still wrong?
Joey: Thinking? Naw. Touching would be wrong.
Arnold sighs.
Arnold: I just can't get her out of my head. God what is this feeling?
Joey: It's called lust.
Arnold: How did I fix it?
Joey: Do what I do, fuck a random girl thinking about her.
Arnold: I can't I'm with Lila.
Joey: Then fuck Lila thinking about her.
Arnold: I can't we did it earlier and it caused her pain.
Joey: I don't know why, it's not like she-
Arnold looked at Joey. He then pulls up to Arnold's house.
Joey: Well Arnold you're here. Make sure Lila gets that stuff.
Arnold: Thanks Joey for the ride.
Joey: Yup.
Arnold got out of the car and closed the door behind him. When Arnold made it inside he went straight to the living room where he saw Lila watching TV and Berry in her cage. Arnold then smiled then walked to Berry's cage letting her out of her cage. After that he went to sit on the couch with Lila. Arnold then leaned over to Lila to start kissing her on her neck.
Lila: Oh Arnold, I didn't know you were here.
Arnold: Yes I'm here and I'm in the mood…..
Lila smirked while looking over at Arnold.
Lila: Lead the way my love.
Arnold smirked before picking up Lila and and carrying her into a room to.. yeah.
Meanwhile Helga was still at Hillwood Strip Club. She was in her dressing room talking to Fatima. It was closing time and Helga was getting out of her makeup.
Fatima: Aren't you going to take your wig off?
Helga: So I can be recognized? Fuck no
Fatima: Helga, how long do you think you're going to hide? Eventually people are going to find out that you came back.
Helga: Yeah and they can. When I feel like exposing myself of course.
Fatima: You're a work of art.
Helga: Well someone has to have the humor here.
Fatima and Helga share a quick laugh
Fatima: You never did tell me about your dance with Arnold.
Helga: Yeah because I didn't dance for him.
Fatima: Wait, you didn't?
Helga: Nope.
Fatima: But he gave you 200 dollars?..
Helga: I was going to dance for him but he told me no he has a finance so he gave me 200 dollars.
Fatima looked at Helga and smirked.
Fatima: I see he still thinks about you.
Helga rolled her eyes.
Helga: He has a fiancé, I doubt he's thinking of me.
Fatima: Well why else would he give you 200 dollars?
Helga: Because you have to pay?
Fatima: Yeah 100 dollars. He paid 2,000 dollars for you and then gave you specifically 200 dollars. He still loves you.
Helga rolled her eyes.
Helga: He does not, he has a fiancé. Plus even if he did it doesn't matter Carl and I are going out anyways.
Fatima: So you're dating him now?
Helga: No, we are going out as friends.
Fatima: Sure.
Helga rolled her eyes once more.
Helga: You're so annoying.
Fatima laughed.
Fatima: Are we going out tonight?
Helga: Fatima, crimeny it's after 1 o'clock. Only place I'm going is to sleep.
Fatima: I'm sure we can find something to do.
Helga: YOU, can find something to do. I'm going to go home and go to sleep.
Fatima rolled her eyes.
Fatima: You want a ride back?
Helga: I think I'll be okay.
Fatima: Are you sure you wanna walk back alone?
Helga laughed.
Helga: I'll be fine.
Helga hugged Fatima and they said their goodbyes to each other. As Helga was walked out of the building she saw Carl by his motorcycle. Helga walk towards Carl greeting him.
Carl: I was waiting for you.
Helga: Why?
Helga said crossing her arms and lifting an eyebrow.
Carl: To walk you home duh.
Helga: I can walk home on my own Carl.
Carl: Not late at night you can't.
Helga rolled her eyes.
Helga: You're not going to go away are you?
Carl: Not until I know you're safe.
Helga sighed.
Helga: Let's go Romeo
Carl laughed as he began to follow Helga home. As the two were walking home Helga could feel her knee starting to hurt her so she stopped walking on. Carl noticed this and looked at Helga.
Carl: Are you okay?
Helga: Yeah it's just my knee, I forgot to bring my brace so it's starting to hurt a bit.
Carl smiled.
Carl: You want me to carry you?
Helga: You can't I'm too heavy
Helga and Carl shared a quick laugh before Carl bent down in front of Helga.
Carl: Hop on.
Helga looked confused at Carl.
Carl: What?
Helga: You're going to carry me on your back for 30 minutes?
Carl: I would carry you forever if you wanted me too.
Helga had to admit Carl was such a gentlemen. He would do anything for Helga and that's what Helga loved about Carl. Helga smiled before wrapping her arms around Carl's arms while her chest is too his back. After Helga was safely on Carl he started to stand up, carrying Helga on his back all the way to her house. Helga smiled.
Helga: I feel like I'm ten feet tall.
Carl: I'm not that tall Helga, only like 6'5 on a good day.
Helga: What do you mean? I'm only 5'10.
Carl chuckled while Helga continued to look forward. She saw a tall figure walking towards Carl and Helga.
Helga: Carl, watch out! Someone is coming.
Carl: Relax, I see them.
As the tall figure was getting closer Helga saw that it was Arnold walking his puppy. Arnold had his headphones in and didn't really pay attention to Carl and Helga. Until Carl accidentally bumped into Arnold of course. Arnold finally noticed Carl and Helga then looked at them.
Carl: Sorry about that, carrying my girl ya know. Her knee is messed up.
Helga rolled her eyes
Helga: I'm not your girl and my knee is not messed up. It's just bruised a bit.
Carl chuckled
Carl: What ever you say babe.
While Helga rolled her eyes; Arnold chuckled.
Arnold: It's alright, I'm just walking my dog. You two have a good night.
Carl nervously chuckled.
Carl: You too.
As Arnold was further down walking his dog Berry he could hear Helga saying to Carl.
Helga: Are you alright?
Carl chuckled.
Carl: Relax hun, I'm fine
Arnold looked back at Carl and Helga.
Arnold's thoughts: That voice… It sounded like the woman from tonight…
Meanwhile Helga and Carl finally reached Helga's place. Helga gave Carl an extra key to her house years ago so he could get in whenever he needed too. So after Carl unlocked Helga's door so they could enter; Carl brought Helga to one of her couches and then sat next to her. She smiled and reached over to give Carl another kiss on the cheek. Carl blushed while smiling some.
Helga: That's for carrying me home.
Carl laughed.
Carl: I'll do anything for you Helga. I wasn't kidding when I said I want to.. Ya know.
Helga: I know.
Helga said smiling. Carl smiled back at Helga and then started to get up.
Carl: I better get going, I know you need your sleep.
Helga: Nonsense, you can stay over. It's almost 3 in the morning. Stay the night.
Carl: Are you sure? I don't want to be a bother.
Helga: Carl, you could never bother me. You're one of my best friends.
Carl smiled.
Carl: You mean that?
Helga: Yes… but Phoebe and Fatima are before you.
Carl rolled his eyes.
Carl: I knew there was a catch.
Helga laughed.
Carl: How is Phoebe anyways? I haven't seen her since we helped you move in out of your parents.
Helga: She's okay, she got engaged.
Carl: That's nice, you going to the wedding?
Helga: I have too, she made me a bridesmaid.
Carl: Helga the bridesmaid.
Helga: Don't be annoying about it.
Carl: Oh I most definitely will be.
Helga rolled her eyes then picks up a pillow of her couch to throw it at Carl. Carl caught the pillow with his hands. He then looked at Helga with a smirk on his face.
Carl: Nice try Helga, I'm too quick.
Helga laughed.
Helga: Maybe that's why you can't keep a date.
Carl gasps then laugh.
Carl: Why would I want a date with someone, when all I want is you.
Helga rolled her eyes then started smirking.
Helga: Whatever you say Romeo.
Carl leaned back on the couch putting his feet on Helga's coffee table. Helga rolled her eyes then went to cuddle up next to Carl. He noticed this and then put his arm around Helga bringing her close. Helga could feel herself blush. Carl then used his other hand to grab the blanket that was on the floor to cover them with the blanket. A few moments later Carl and Helga fall asleep holding each other…
The next morning Helga wakes up hearing her phone ring. She picks it up off of the coffee table and see's it's a call from Phoebe. She sighs and then answers her phone
On the Phone:
Helga: Hello?
Phoebe: Hey Helga.
Helga: Phoebe, what can I do for you?
Phoebe: I was wondering if you were back in Hillwood or are you still in Florida?
Helga: That depends, did you need something?
Phoebe: Well, I do.
Helga: Okay, what do you need?
Phoebe: Well when do you think you're going to return? I was wondering if you're going to be able to try on your bridesmaids dress.
Helga: I told you I'm not going to miss your wedding. I'll be back soon. I've been doing some work here.
Phoebe: Really like what?
Helga: Well you know I'm a teacher.
Phoebe: I know Helga; and I'm very proud of you.
Helga: Thank you, well, I have to get going. I'll try to fly out.
Phoebe: Okay just let me know when, so we can try out your bridesmaid dress.
Helga: You'll be the first to know.
Phoebe: What about "Ice cream?"
Helga: What about them? They left me. They got engaged and I'm over it. I'll always have a special place in my heart for them but you and Fatima are right. It's time to move on.
Phoebe: I'm glad you're moving on Helga, there's someone out there for everyone.
Helga: Easy for you to say. Ms. Getting married in 5 months.
Phoebe and Helga laughed.
Phoebe: I mean it Helga, You have to stop dwelling on the past.
Helga: I know, and I have. But hey we can catch up later. I'll talk to you later.
Phoebe: Okay Helga, bye.
Helga: Goodbye.
Helga hung up the phone and looked over at Carl who was looking back at her. Helga rolled her eyes while Carl laughed.
Helga: You heard that didn't you?
Carl: Of course I did. You were loud.
Helga: That is true.
Carl: But there is one thing I am confused about...
Helga: Which is?
Carl: Why does Phoebe think you're in Florida when you're in Hillwood? Why are you lying about your location?
Helga looked down at the ground, she knew she would have to tell Carl about this eventually…..
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