Thank you so much, MaddyBunny10 for every review on a new chapter. I am really grateful for it!
As for this chapter, I do hope I still can entertain you guys with this. I kept listening to Lambada and Calm Down constantly to catch the vibes.
Everyone was sitting around the fire while having a plate on their lap and drinks on the ground.
Arnold was telling how he helped the Green eyes getting the golden heart back.
''… So when I was running through this path with Itzel and Hagen while the thieves where running after us.
We couldn't see a thing because everything was covered by leaves. '' said Arnold and took a bite of his hamburger.
'' Who were Itzel and Hagen again? I keep forgetting.'' asked Sheena.
'' Itzel is the daughter of the leader of the Green Eyes and Hagen is her fiancée.'' said Arnold.
'' Anyway… At one point, we found the chasm, if we walked through, we would find the golden heart.''
Gerald and Helga look at each other and shivered. That was some adventure back then.
'' Yet, there was a lot fog there so carefully we walked together through. It seemed there was no ending. Here and there I saw skeletons of animals but no sign of the golden heart. Until… I found a tattered hat… of Lasombre. ''
'' Did you picked it up?'' asked Sid.
'' Yes. I picked his hat up and looked at it. I took another step… and further until I found his skeleton and next to him… covered in dirt and his hand… the golden heart. We had finally found it!''
'' I still don't get it. Last time you didn't had it either if I remember it correctly and yet you could spread the medicine as well.'' stated Rhonda.
'' Euh… I actually forgot how I did it back then.'' scratched Arnold uneasy behind his head as he saw in the corner of his eyes Helga blushing lightly.
'' That's so you… Football head.'' said Helga and rolled her eyes, but actually saving him and Gerald look at Helga with a smug face.
Arnold smirked as he goes further. '' Hagen had found the container so we placed the heart back into it and then in my bag. We returned to the gate of the chasm where we met some pirates. And guess who the leader was?''
'' It can't be Lasombre, you saw his skeleton.. '' said Gerald uneasy.
'' It was LaNoche. The son of Lasombre!'' said Arnold and Helga jumped up.
'' Fugly had a brat?! That woman must have been blind!'' she cursed.
'' And dumb too.'' said Stinky. '' Who want a child with that bastard?''
'' Tell me about it. I was utterly in shock but we needed to escape. '' said Arnold. '' We could escape by using itching spray that my mom developed. We used the spray on them and we ran back to the temple of the Green Eyes while the pirates were scratching themselves to madness and with new booby traps that protects the temple, we could escape to our safety. We placed the container back and made a new mechanism to keep the golden heart save.''
''What about LaNoche? Where did he go?'' asked Harold. '' Yes, what if he lures you again into the jungle?'' asked Sid.
'' Yes Arnoldo, what will happen then?'' said Helga with a undertone in her voice that only Gerald, she and Arnold understood. She didn't like it, not at all.
'' Nothing will happen, Helga. LaNoche and his gang got arrested by the Rangers of San Lorenzo. He is in jail for the next 45 years.'' said Arnold and Helga stood up and turned around and walked away towards their cottage.
'' Helga?'' wondered Arnold. Gerald shook his head while Phoebe went after Helga.
'' What's going on with Helga?'' asked Arnold and his old friends were looking at him. '' Gerald?'' asked Arnold while looking at him.
Before Gerald could give an answer, Stinky answered: '' Helga has been very quiet for some time. This morning Rhonda insulted Helga and instead the violence in words and actions that Helga does, she broke. She just broke.''
That was not his Helga. Arnold couldn't believe it. He stood up.
'' What are you doing?'' asked Gerald.
'' I am going to talk with her. I am happy that I am with you guys and I want Helga also be here, violent or not. Just… just stay here until I come back.'' said Arnold as he turned around and walked away.
'' Arnold seems… very ever concerned about Helga?'' stated Lila with her head aside.
'' That's just Arnold for everyone. '' said Eugene. ''He want's everyone around him, that makes him a true friend.''
'' I can only agree with that, Eugene.'' said Stinky and others were with him in that opinion.
When Arnold came in, he saw Phoebe sitting next to Helga, who held a pillow against her, hiding her face in it.
Phoebe stood up and walk towards Arnold: '' She doesn't talk to me. Hopefully she does to you.'' she said softly and left the cottage.
Arnold sat next to Helga and put his hand on her back. '' Helga, please talk to me. Keeping it to yourself makes it more painful.''
'' What if… he escape? Or after 45 years… maybe his little shit comes after you.'' mumbled Helga in the pillow.
'' I made sure, he is locked away, for good. And he won't come after me. I made sure the golden heart doesn't need me when it need to be used. Helga, I want a life without extreme danger and surprises.'' said Arnold when he gentle pulled Helga into a hug against him, laying against the seat.
'' I do understand the extreme danger… but you still need to live with the fact I still can surprise you.'' said Helga.
Arnold chuckled a bit but then he became serious again. '' I heard from the others, you have been acting strange for some time. You were quiet and sensitive. Helga, what is the reason behind that?''
'' When I heard, you came back. I was so happy. I wrote so much poems and started to daydream about how we would see each other. Much to Bob's annoyance and I got house arrest. '' she scoffed and Arnold's eyes rolled.
'' What about Rhonda? I heard she is jealous because of your make over.'' said Arnold and Helga look at him and scowled. '' I can take care of that. It is just… she insulted us, even we were just in the 4th grade.''
Arnold raised an eyebrow. '' There was nothing goin-… wait, did she made fun of us when we were Romeo and Juliet?'' he asked.
He knew from Helga that the kiss they shared… that she had done everything to get a kiss with him. At first he was actually flabbergasted but after that impressed.
'' Yes. She said that I stole your first kiss and that it would be the only kiss I ever would get. I don't care if she insults me but us, you… Arn-..hmmm!'' said Helga mad until she was cut off by Arnold, his lips touching gentle her lips.
When he released his lips from her, he look her into her eyes and stroke her hair.
'' You should have ignored her or give a good sarcasm ritual of yours. Not a soul in our class, except for Gerald and Phoebe I presume, knows we kissed so many times after that.''
Hearing that, Helga smiled. '' You're right. I guess longing for you made me crazy in the head, I guess.''
Arnold his cheeks went a bit red before he placed his hands on Helga her shoulders and gentle pushed her back, laying on the sofa. He lay half on top and next to her as he cupped her face.
'' Helga, I … I have been longing you as well. But I have a promise to keep and a dream that needs to come true. A dream and a promise that was revealed 2 years ago.''
Helga looked at him thinking, what was he talking about? Until it hit her. '' You really want to… YOU HEARD ME TALKING BACK THEN?'' she shouted and Arnold laughed.
'' Yes, my dad was quite embarrassed. But yes, I loved that idea back then already. We just need to wait.''
'' Why? Why do we need to wait?'' asked Helga as she leans into his hand, making her skin of her neck visible. Arnold placed a kiss there as he spoke:
'' My room is being renovated. I do get a bigger sofa, an own bathroom and… a bed for the 2 of us.''
'' Now you are making me curious.'' she smiled. Arnold smiled in her neck.
'' Patience, Helga…'' – '' Listen here, bucko, my patience has been always great.'' she remarked.
'' True.'' said Arnold as he hover over Helga and kissed her softly.
Helga placed her arms around him, she wanted to vanish into him, feeling his love and luck, the warmth…
** knock knock **
'' Criminy! Are you kidding me?'' whispered Helga mad and Arnold chuckled as he sat up and Helga did the same.
'' Come in.'' Arnold said and Gerald and Phoebe came in.
'' You got really the knack for interrupting, Geraldo.'' said Helga.
'' I do?'' he said with a smirk while a giggling Phoebe closed the door.
'' Are they still at the pit?'' asked Arnold while he was following Gerald who grabbed his bag and placed it on bed.
'' No, they cleaned up everything and prepared for tonight. They are going to change in their party clothing. '' said Phoebe who sat down across Arnold and Helga.
Gerald grabbed a big jar of hair wax and a comb and vanished in the bathroom.
'' Arnold.. Helga. I heard from Gerald about dancing on the party. Is that correct?'' asked Phoebe.
'' Yes, Arnold want to dance the Lambada with me. '' said Helga as she stood up and went to her back to look for something.
'' What is the reason behind that? '' asked Phoebe.
'' When I moved away, the guys thought it was funny to put some condoms in my goodbye gifts. I didn't knew how to explain that to my parents.
Also I heard from Helga that Rhonda is being annoyed lately so I thought… why not giving them what they want?'' explained Arnold.
'' Aren't you guys then exposing your secret?''
'' I… I want to hold hands while walking outside, I want to touch him every time if possible…'' said Helga softly. Arnold followed her sentence: '' I want to kiss her good morning, I want to see her smile and most important thing, I want her to be Helga.'' Arnold sigh and then smiled. '' I am done hiding. At least for my classmates.''
'' You are fine with that Helga?'' asked Phoebe. '' Yea, if we build it up slowly. Doi! That way I won't lose my image.'' said Helga and held up a dark pink skirt up and placed it on bed. Then she grab something soft and she pulled out of the bed and she flushed. '' Olga… Criminy!'' she muttered under her breath.
'' What is it Helga?'' asked Phoebe as she stood up and watched what Helga was holding.
Helga held a black slip. The front would cover her neatly but her butt cheeks would be visible, even it would be covered by the soft mesh of lace.
'' Oh my…'' giggle Phoebe, seeing her best friend's face. '' Trust me Helga, Arnold will love it.. '' she whispers, only for Helga to hear.
Helga face flushed while she put down the slip.. '' Pheebs… Criminy! Since you hang out with Geraldo you get bolder day by day!'' she hissed.
'' What are you guys doing?'' asked Arnold. '' N-nothing Football Head. You should check Tall Hairboy and change as well, right?'' said Helga quickly and hid the slip.
'' Whatever you say, Helga.'' said Arnold and he went to his bag to grab some clothing and his toiletry bag and knocked on the door. '' Gerald, I am joining you.''
When Arnold was gone, Helga sighs. '' Alright, let's do this.''
'' Alright, we got marshmallow's, booze, soda, popcorn. Now Gerald for the music and the party can start.'' said Stinky.
'' Let's hope that Helga feels better. So we all can dance together.'' said Eugene.
'' And with me, the queen of dances, it will be absolutely fabulous.'' said Rhonda in a dignified accent.
'' You wish, Princess.''
Gerald was wearing a red sleeveless shirt and a black shorts. His hair was glossy because of the amount of wax he had placed in it but in that way it stay in model if he went to dance.
Phoebe was a wearing a soft light blue dress with a flowing skirt that was hanging above her knees and her hair was in a bun. She had put on light make up and simple shoes.
But it was Arnold and Helga that made the gang speechless.
Arnold his hair was messy styled, wearing a sky blue sleeveless top and a navy loose Bermuda pants.
His tanned skinned was in contrast with the blue clothing very attractive to see.
Helga was wearing a black top that had a squared neckline, the straps were made out of a crocket design that started at the neckline and went all over her shoulders where it did end at the middle of the back. Underneath she was wearing dark pink flowing skirt that was ending at the middle of her thighs. Her hair was in a low ponytail and decorated by her pink ribbon.
Helga didn't like make-up but she did use shimmering lotion for her skin for a glowing effect and Phoebe even put lip gloss on her lips.
'' Did you escaped from a filming set or what? '' asked Sid.
'' Like what you see huh?'' asked Gerald while wiggling his eyebrows and they laughed except Rhonda.
'' I can't believe it!'' said Rhonda and Nadine look at her. '' What do you mean, Rhonda?''
'' Pataki! She start to change out of nowhere. And look, Arnold is guiding her. What in world's name is going on?'' wondered Rhonda and Nadine shrugged her shoulders.
'' I don't know, Rhonda. But I think it is about time that the party starts. Just relax and enjoy and maybe Curly wants to dance for you.'' said Nadine.
'' Ewl, hell no, even he is the last man on this planet.''
The teacher made sure that they would clean up after the party but for now it was fun and fun.
There were songs for the girls to dance on only and then for the guys. Or together which was more fun the ever but the silence gossiping about Helga with her skirt and slip was a thing.
Arnold had asked her to dance with him on the Lambada and heck, when those hips went loose, her skirt went up and down. Not to mention that Arnold could guide Helga well with the dance. And how his hands were resting on her hips. Not too mention, he loved the fact she went like this, a bit of a nauthy boyish dream came true.
With the booze going around, most of them were tipsy and some were even drunk.
Gerald was drunk but still in a way straight in thinking. Phoebe and Lila were a bit tipsy, both didn't drink that much.
Arnold was tipsy, he didn't like to get drunk but a few beers was fine.
Helga didn't drink. Her mom being alcoholic was the reason of it. She was not the only one.
Sheena, Eugene and Brainy didn't drink either.
But Rhonda went all the way and was drunk, same for Sid, Harold, Stinky and a few others.
But the vibes were good and when the song '' Calm Down'' started, Arnold pulled Helga from the log and both started to dance.
Arnold went to Helga her ear and whispered: '' They are drunk, let's use this moment to be a bit more…sensual.''
Before Helga could react, Arnold had pulled Helga against him and guided her with his moves which she followed right away.
His hands slowly moved to her butt and was resting there while they twirled around their hips. Her arms were around his neck and both looking at each other with flushed cheeks and smiling. Then Arnolds hands went up, took the hands of Helga and twirled around a few times as she lands with her back against his chest.
Phoebe was standing next to Gerald while he was keeping track of the music. Phoebe smiled: '' I wish they could keep on dancing.''
Gerald smiled as well: '' Yea, at least they are together now. Best part… The ones who are too drunk to notice… The ones that are quite tipsy are thinking, Arnold and Helga are in the moment… They just can be a couple… No one notice.'' chuckled Gerald.
'' I am not quite sure. Sheena and Eugene are blushing though.'' said Phoebe. '' They don't drink.''
Gerald sighs. '' Those 2, I swear. They are going out for a year and from what I heard from Stinky, they hold hands, hug and share a few kisses. They are waiting for the wedding night….whenever that is.'' Phoebe laughed at that remark.
As the last chorus goes in of the song, Arnold and Helga their face went closer, their noses touching.
Their bodies close against to each other, slowly going to through their knees as Arnold brushed his lips over hers.
Helga her eyes soften by it while seeing Arnolds eyes, looking from an answer from her.
Helga closed her eyes and inhale and exhale for a moment as she slowly bruised her lips against his, her answer.
He bruised once again his lips against hers and then they lock their lips together while dancing.
Both forgetting they were outside, with their friends, not hearing Sid whistling and Harold making a comment that made Gerald chuckle: '' They are drunk, they must be, like us!''
'' What do you think, Lila?'' asked Nadine who was chewing on a gooey marshmallow, half dripping over her bottle beer.
'' Possible that Arnold and Helga are ever ever so drunk. They have been drinking. '' answered Lila tipsy. Not knowing that Helga don't drink at all.
'' Rhonda is not going to believe me tomorrow.'' said Nadine while she look at a sleeping Rhonda in her chair.
Lila was giggling, her tipsiness made her giggles extra-long.
Then she look back, hearing the song was finished, seeing Helga placing her hand on Arnold cheek, giving him a kiss on his other cheek and whisper something in his ear.
Then her eyes went wide because she saw Arnolds lips moving the words: '' I love you too.''
Cliffhanger! Sorry about that XD
Anyway, I searched for names for the Green Eyes and used names from the Maya's.
Itzel: Rainbow Goddess
Hagen: Highest Son
The name of La Sombre's son:
La Noche: The Night