DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN THESE CHARACTERS; THESE CHARACTERS ARE FROM NICKELODEON'S HEY ARNOLD.
Summary: We discover something about Arnold, while at the After Game Party.
Summary of the previous chapter: We dive into Arnold and Helga's past learning more about them as characters.
THIS STORY CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE AND THEMES NOT MEANT FOR CHILDREN! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
The next morning Arnold had woken up around four in the morning. He took a look at his surroundings and saw that he was still in Helga's car with Helga next to him, in the passenger's seat. Arnold sighed and then turned his head to look at a sleeping Helga. He then smiled among himself because Helga looked so peaceful and happy.
Arnold: She's probably dreaming about stabbing me or torturing me in some type of way. Go figure.
Arnold chuckled to himself while still watching Helga sleep. After a few minutes of watching Helga sleep she finally had woken up. She stretched her body to feel comfortable seat making Arnold blushed some. As Helga was stretching Arnold saw a tattoo on her rib cage, Arnold looked, and it read "Forever HA" with red heart next to it. After Helga was done stretching, she turned over to see Arnold watching her.
Helga: What the fuck are you staring at Arnold?
Arnold rolls his eyes.
Arnold: Well, good morning to you too sleeping beauty.
Helga rolled her eyes and looked out the window confused.
Helga: Where the fuck are we at?
Arnold: A parking lot.
Helga: Why are we here?
Helga said while looking at Arnold with a confused expression on her face.
Arnold: Because I was starting to fall asleep while driving us back and since you were high and couldn't drive, I parked here so we could get some sleep.
Helga: Nice going Arnold.
Arnold: Nice going? How is it my fault? I can't sleep and drive and you can't be high and drive.
Helga: Because you were driving so slowly. We could've been home by now. But no, you were driving like an old ass granny.
Arnold rolled his eyes while moving his body to face forward.
Arnold: Whatever you say Helga.
Helga grabs her phone from her backpack and looks at the time.
Helga: Wow it's only 4:30 in the morning.
Arnold looked over at Helga.
Arnold: Should we head back?
Helga: No, I'm hungry. Let's go get something to eat.
Arnold: Where are we going to grab something to eat at 4:30 in morning? Everything is closed.
Helga: By the time we get back to the city it should be around sixish.
Arnold rolled his eyes while sighing.
Arnold: Okay, but we are going to have to get gas. We're almost out.
Helga rolled her eyes again.
Helga: That's fine, but you're filling up the tank.
Arnold smiled.
Arnold: Of course. I drove your car, so I'll fill up the tank for you.
Helga: Good.
Arnold rolled his eyes and then starts up the car heading to the nearest gas station. As they were driving Helga couldn't help but think about how she spent the night with Arnold.
Helga's thoughts: I can't believe I spent a whole night with Arnold. -sighs- He even gave me his jacket. It smells just like him. -sighs- This is what love must feel like…. then again…. He did burn out all of my gas. Fucking prick. I just hope I didn't say anything embarrassing while I was under the influence… or worse... reveal my biggest secret…
As Helga continued being in her own thoughts, Arnold was driving while also being in his thoughts as well.
Arnold's thoughts: I can't believe I spent a whole night with Helga. I cannot tell Gerald about this. He already thinks something is going on between me and Helga now…. If he finds out about this, he's not going to let me live this down.
After Helga then clears her throat, Arnold looks over to her then looks back at the road continuing to drive.
Helga: So, uh... did I say anything while I was…Uh...
Arnold: While you were high?
Helga: Yeah…
Arnold: No.
Silence
Arnold: Why?
Helga: I was just asking…
Arnold smirked while still looking at the road.
Arnold: Is there something you're hiding from me Helga?
Helga started to blush while clutching onto Arnold's jacket he gave her last night.
Helga: N-no. Of course not. Crimeny, I can't ask about myself anymore without being questioned.
Arnold laughed.
Arnold: I never said that, Helga. I was just curious, that's all.
Helga rolled her eyes.
Arnold: Unless you're really hiding something that you really don't want me to know.
Helga's eyes widen.
Helga: Wh-what are you talking about?
Arnold: What are you talking about?
Helga: No, I want to know what you're talking about.
Arnold: I'm not saying anything.
Helga: Neither am I.
Arnold: Okay.
Helga: Okay.
Helga rolled her eyes, while Arnold smirked at Helga.
Helga: Just shut up and drive.
Arnold: Yes ma'am.
Helga continues to clutch onto Arnold's jacket while blushing. He looked over to Helga and noticed this, while smirking.
Arnold: I see you're clinging onto my jacket. You must really like it.
Helga looked at Arnold's jacket and then looked back at Arnold.
Helga: I didn't know it was yours…
Arnold: Yes, it was cold last night so I gave it to you as a blanket to keep you warm.
Helga's thoughts: (Sighs) What a gentleman...
Helga then looks down to the ground.
Helga: Thank you, that was... nice of you.
Arnold looked over at Helga and smiled.
Arnold: Of course. You can keep it if you want. I have plenty of jackets like that.
Helga: So, you're just going to give it to me?
Arnold: Well, I saw how you liked it so I figured you should just have it.
Helga: It does smell good.
Arnold laughed, while still driving.
Arnold: Thank you. I use Vanilla and Jungle body wash.
Helga: Vanilla and Jungle?
Arnold: It's mom's favorite. I've been using it since I was a kid.
Helga: I use Cherry and Coconut. It's my favorite scents.
Arnold: Noted.
After Arnold said that he finally found a gas station and pulled into the parking lot next to the gas pumping machine. (Author's note: I don't know what it's called.) After Arnold had pulled up next to the gas pumping machine he sighs while stretching his back revealing his perfectly toned muscles and abs. Helga couldn't help but look then look away blushing.
Helga's thoughts: God Arnoldo you have to do that right here… okay Helga old girl stay calm. Just look away, out the window… Shit you can still see the reflection on the window. No where is safe.
Arnold sighed then opened the door he then looked over to Helga.
Arnold: Do you want to come?
Helga's thoughts: On top of you or with you? Because yes to both sir.
Arnold looked confused at Helga. She could tell Arnold was looking at her, so she looked at him as well.
Helga: What?
Arnold: Do you want to come in the store with me?
Helga: Yeah, I guess. It would be nice to stretch my legs out some, since we've been sitting for a while.
Helga opened her door and stretched her legs. After she heard her knees cracked, she got out of the car to fix her crop top and shorts. She noticed her shoes were untied and growled. Arnold heard her and looked over.
Arnold: Are you okay?
Helga: No, my shoes are fucking untied.
Arnold laughed and walked towards Helga. When he was standing in front of Helga, she could feel herself blush. Arnold then bent down to Helga's foot and tied her shoes for her. She could feel her face turning red from the blushing she was doing.
Helga's thoughts: God, if you're there... Is this what heaven looks like? Arnold taking care of me.
After Arnold was done tying Helga's shoes he gets up and dusts himself off. He then noticed that Helga's face was red.
Arnold: Geez, Helga you're burning up.
Helga's thoughts: You have no idea, Arnoldo; you have no fucking idea.
Helga: I'm fine, I'm just exhausted.
Arnold: Well do you want to rest?
Helga: Let's just go Arnold. I'm fine.
Helga rolled her eyes and then started walking towards to door of the gas station. Arnold looked confused then shrugged his shoulders following after her. After he had finally reached up to Helga, he went to open the door letting Helga go in first. She looked confused at Arnold.
Helga: I am capable of opening up a door myself Arnold.
Arnold: I'm a gentleman Helga. Sorry.
Helga rolled her eyes and then walked through the door anyways. After She went in Arnold walked in after her. The two went to the cashier who was sitting at the check out desk.
Arnold: Hi uh, we want to get some gas.
Cashier: Whatever.
Arnold: So how much would it be?
Cashier: Just give me 20 dollars.
Arnold looked confused.
Arnold: Okay.
Arnold went into his pocket and grabbed out his wallet. He then gave the cashier 20 dollars. After He paid for the gas, Helga and Arnold started walking around the small gas station. It was a very crowded and small so they would often walk in front of behind each other.
Helga: What exactly are we getting in here? There's not much to get.
Arnold: Just a drink and maybe a snack.
Helga: Fuck a snack, I want to eat a meal or something.
Arnold smiled.
Arnold: We can do that when we get back to Hillwood.
Helga: Fine.
Helga rolled her eyes and then went to stand in front of Arnold to get the lemonade on the shelf. While Arnold and Helga were pressed close to each other, Arnold could feel his friend downstairs waking up. Arnold signed. This always happened to him in the mornings, he would get hard randomly out of nowhere. Arnold was just praying and hoping that Helga wouldn't notice it.
Arnold's thoughts: Please don't notice. Please don't notice. Please DO NOT notice.
As Helga was still reaching for a lemonade drink, she could feel something poking her on the side of her stomach as she was reaching for the lemon drink. Helga could feel herself blush then looked Arnold in his eyes.
Arnold: S-something wrong?
Helga: Um….
Helga said looking up and down at Arnold. Arnold then sighed while looking down at the stores ground to try to hide his embarrassment.
Arnold: Sorry Helga... it's a morning thing.
Helga quickly backed away from Arnold and went to the other side of the store leaving him by himself.
Arnold's thoughts: Great. Now she really thinks you're a sex crazed dog Arnold. Good going.
After Arnold sighed, he went to follow Helga. She was in the snack section looking at chips.
Arnold's thoughts: Should I say something? No. That's just going to make it even more awkward…. God why couldn't he decide to wake up after we went to the car? Now things are going to be very awkward.
As Arnold was deep in his own thoughts, he saw Helga coming towards him so he moved to the side so he wouldn't get even more 'excited'. What Arnold didn't know was that Helga was going to be in front of him with her butt pressed against him since the aisles are small. Arnold could feel his face getting hot.
Helga: Aw fuck, now I have to bend down to get those chips. You got to be fucking kidding me.
Helga sighed as she bent down to grab a bag of chips from the last shelf, really pressing her butt to Arnold's crotch. If Arnold's friend downstairs wasn't awake then, it definitely was now. As Helga was bent down in front of him, he could see a tattoo on her upper back.
Arnold: "I'll be the center of your every thought? You're every action?" Helga what does that mean?
Helga stood up and faced Arnold face to face.
Helga: What are you talking about? And why is your face so red you look like a tomato.
Arnold's thought: As if you don't know.
Arnold cleared his throat.
Arnold: I didn't know you had a tattoo.
Helga: How many times are we going to go over this? There is a lot of stuff you don't know about me.
Arnold laughed as Helga rolled her eyes. Helga then went ahead of him to pay for her stuff. After Helga paid for her stuff, she went out to her car to get into it. Arnold on the other hand was filling up Helga's car with gas while thinking among himself.
Arnold's thoughts: What is going on with me? Why do I keep lusting over Helga? Yes, I get it, she's incredibly attractive but we're just friends... somewhat... but that's all… I can't have a crush on her… can I?
As Arnold was thinking to himself, he heard the horn honk. He looked over to see Helga honking the horn.
Helga: Would you hurry up? I want to go home and shower.
Arnold rolled his eyes and put the gas pump back where it belonged. After he put it back where it belonged, he soon got in the car and started it up. After he started up the car he drove off to the city of Hillwood.
A few moments later Arnold cleared his throat while still looking at the road driving.
Arnold: So, are you going to tell me what that tattoo means?
Helga: Who said it had a meaning, Arnold? I can't get a tattoo because I want one.
Arnold: I never said that, but I do know people get tattoos because they mean something.
Helga: Not me. I got this tattoo because I liked the poem.
Arnold: What was the poem?
Helga: I don't remember, it was about something stupid.
Arnold laughed.
Arnold: If you say so.
Helga rolled her eyes and went back to her phone. Where she saw a text message from Phoebe.
Helga: Ugh.
Arnold looked over at Helga.
Arnold: Something wrong?
Helga: Phoebe keeps asking me where I'm at.
Arnold: Okay, what's wrong with that?
Helga: I don't want her to know we are together.
Arnold: Oh?
Helga: Together as in hanging out. She'll think too much and start to think of weird things.
Arnold: I agree, Gerald is the same way.
Helga: Exactly, that's why we have to keep this on the down low.
Arnold: How exactly are we going to do that?
Helga: Easy. We hang out in private but act the same way we normally do in public.
Arnold: I don't know, don't you think that's a bit dramatic?
Helga: Yes, but I don't need any rumors going around saying 'Helga is dating the guy she bullied.' That's weird.
Arnold: Well, I agree of course, it would be awkward for rumors like that going around. But also, I don't know if I can lie to Gerald again. I mean he is my best friend.
Helga rolled her eyes.
Helga: Listen here Arnold, I'm not going to apart of a stupid ass rumor. Either you do this, or we won't hang out ever again.
Arnold sighed while gripping onto the steering wheel. He loved hanging out with Helga even if she was... well mean, most of the time. He didn't want to stop hanging out with her, but he also didn't want to lie to Gerald again. Arnold sighed while looking forward at the road.
Arnold: Okay Helga.
After a few moments of silence Helga huffed and puffed while rolling her eyes.
Helga: I don't know why Phoebe keeps asking about me, she should be getting ready for the basketball game.
Arnold: Are you going?
Helga: I have too. Phoebe wants me there.
Arnold: I thought you liked sports.
Helga: Only sports I care about are baseball and wrestling. Who would want to see someone play with balls? Anyone could do that.
Arnold could feel himself blushing again. After he cleared his throat while running a hand through his hair.
Arnold: Well, I'm going, I have to support Gerald. He's my best friend.
Helga: Aren't you on the basketball team? You used to be.
Arnold: Yeah, I was, but I stopped because well... Coach Wittenberg is a hard coach and well I just didn't have the energy.
Helga: He's nothing compared to Tish. She's the Coach for the ladies wrestling team and she's brutal. She has us on these strict stupid fucking diets until after the match.
Arnold: What diet?
Helga: More protein, less sugar. But no one follows that shit. Well Patty and I don't at least anyways.
Arnold: Shouldn't you be following the diet?
Helga: No, I like my lemonade and edibles thank you very much.
Arnold: Whatever you say Helga.
Helga: That's right and don't you fucking forget it Football head.
Arnold smirked and Helga noticed this.
Helga: What?
Arnold: Football head? Tsk Tsk Tsk
Helga: Oh fuck…
Arnold: Guess I won the little bet.
Helga: Fuck you, Arnold.
Arnold: Guess who you're stuck with Helga.
Arnold laughed.
Arnold: You so were almost close. Props to that
Helga rolled her eyes.
Helga: Whatever. How long is it till we get home?
Arnold: We're entering the city now.
Helga: Thank fucking Christ.
Arnold laughed.
Arnold: I wasn't that bad to hang out with.
Helga: Other than you having a boner... No.
Arnold rolled his eyes.
Arnold: Helga, I'm sorry about that. I promise you, it's just a morning thing.
Helga: It's not a big deal Arnoldo. Happens to women too.
Arnold: It does?
Helga: Yeah, sometimes the cat wakes up wet in the morning.
Arnold looked confused.
Arnold: I thought your dad was allergic to cats?
Helga rolled her eyes.
Helga: Not the kind of cat I'm referring to Football Head.
Arnold looked confused again.
Arnold: Then what cat-
Helga: The girl downstairs Arnold. Crimeny, how are you still this dense?
Arnold: Are you talking about your vag-
Helga: Yes! Crimeny, I thought you grew out of your dense stages.
Arnold blushed while Helga rolled her eyes.
A few moments later Arnold was still driving while Helga had her feet up on the dashboard talking to Arnold.
Helga: I'm just saying, me as president would be a good idea.
Arnold: Not really.
Helga looked over at Arnold confused.
Helga: What's that supposed to mean?
Arnold laughed.
Arnold: Well Helga, you would have to listen to your voters about their wants and needs. Something you don't like to do.
Helga rolled her eyes while looking away from Arnold.
Helga: I don't know what you're talking. I do listen... when it's a good idea of course.
Arnold: Let you tell it; you don't think anyone but you; has any good ideas.
Helga smirked.
Helga: Now, that's using your noggin.
Arnold smirked.
Arnold: That's cute Helga. Very cute.
Helga narrowed her eyes while giving Arnold a look.
Helga: What do you mean 'that's cute.'
Arnold: I mean your attitude, very cute.
Helga could feel herself blush.
Helga: C-cute?
Arnold: Yes, cute as in how people find animals cute.
Helga turned her head to look out of the window, while blushing and smiling.
Helga's thoughts: Oh, Arnold my beloved. He thinks I'm cute. God this day keeps getting better and better.
Helga sighed while looking over at Arnold. She saw that Arnold was driving while looking at the road smiling.
Helga's thoughts: I wonder what's got him so happy all of the sudden… he's probably thinking about Lila. She's so fucking perfect and ever so kind. Fucking slut.
Helga could feel herself growl. Arnold noticed this and looked over at her confused.
Arnold: Are you okay?
Helga looked over to Arnold and smiled awkwardly.
Helga: Yeah…
Arnold: If you say so Helga...
Arnold's thoughts: She's weird… but in a good way.
Helga rolled her eyes and went back to looking out of the window.
Helga's thoughts: Awkward…
Arnold: So, what time should I pick you up?
Helga looked over to Arnold.
Helga: Pick me up?
Arnold: Yeah, I thought we were going to the game and after party together.
Helga groaned.
Helga: I really don't wanna go to that.
Arnold: But Helga…
Helga: I'm not really into the whole sit and watch other people play basketball thing, but I did promise Phoebe I would be there.
Arnold: I don't want to go alone with Gerald and Phoebe. Please Helga.
Helga: Yeah, fine Football head, but you owe me.
Arnold smiled.
Arnold: Whatever you say Helga.
Helga rolled her eyes.
Helga: How much longer till we get home?
Arnold: Not much longer actually. About 20 minutes.
Helga: Finally, I can get out of this fucking car.
Arnold: Agreed, but I'd have to admit…
Helga: What?
Arnold: You're an awesome road buddy.
Helga smiled.
Helga: I am?
Arnold: I mean yeah, other than you being rude; you're actually fun to hang out with.
Helga: Thanks Arnoldo, you're not that bad either. Annoying but not that bad.
Arnold rolled his eyes.
Arnold: It wouldn't be a complete sentence without you insulting someone somehow.
Helga laughed.
Helga: A classic never goes out of style Football head.
Arnold: Don't change you're great just the way you are.
Helga: Funny, I wasn't planning on changing unless it's my clothes.
Arnold and Helga laughed as they head to Arnold's house…
A few hours later Arnold was sitting in his room since Helga had dropped him home. He was debating if he should start getting ready for the game or go hang out with his friends.
Arnold: I should definitely shower first.
Suddenly Arnold hears a knock on his bedroom door.
Arnold: Enter.
Arnold's bedroom door opens to reveal his grandpa.
Phil: Hey Shortman.
Arnold rolled his eyes.
Arnold: Grandpa I'm not short, I'm taller than you are now.
Phil chuckled.
Phil: You may be right, but you'll always be Shortman. I mean... it is your last name after all.
Arnold rolled his eyes.
Phil: By the way, are you staying for dinner tonight?
Arnold: I'm not sure, there's a game happening at school tonight and Gerald wants me to go.
Phil: Then go to the game Shortman.
Arnold: I am but I don't feel like walking. I want to drive to game but I don't think dad is going to let me use his car.
Phil: Do you want to use my car?
Arnold: Grandpa, your car doesn't wor- never mind I'll just ask dad.
Phil: Alright Shortman, I'll catch ya later.
Arnold: Are you going somewhere?
Phil: Yes, to the bathroom, your grandma made her special cheesecake desert so now I have-
Arnold: Grandpa, why don't you just go to the bathroom?
Phil suddenly ran out the room leaving Arnold alone. He then went to close and lock his bedroom door. After he did that, he went to lay on his bed.
Arnold: I seriously need to rethink my life over….
Meanwhile Helga and Phoebe were out and about hanging out. (Author's note: Bars!)
Phoebe: It's nice we are catching up Helga. I feel like we never speak to each other anymore.
Helga: I wonder whose fault that is.
Phoebe: What do you mean?
Helga: Nothing Pheebs. Just nothing.
Phoebe: Helga if something is bothering you, you can tell me.
Helga: Look, I'm fine. I've just been driving all day and I'm tired. I've also been busy lately.
Phoebe smirked while looking at Helga.
Phoebe: With Arnold?
Suddenly Helga stopped in her tracks.
Helga: W-what?
Phoebe: I believe you heard me, Helga.
Suddenly Helga and Phoebe goes to sit at a table.
Helga: I wasn't with Arnold…
Phoebe: Is that why you are wearing his jacket?
Helga blushed. She didn't even realize she was wearing Arnold's jacket. Phoebe chuckled.
Phoebe: Why didn't you yell me you two are together? Oh, Helga this is exhilarating. I am so proud for the both of you.
Helga rolled her eyes.
Helga: Phoebe get real for a second. Arnold and I are not dating.
Phoebe: Then you must have had se-
Helga: NO!
Helga took a deep breath.
Helga: I found it at school and I- uh... took it, so I can give it back to him. I didn't realize I was wearing it, when I was getting dressed.
Phoebe rolled her eyes.
Phoebe: Sure Helga. Sure.
Helga: And besides he still has feelings for Lila.
Phoebe: But how do you know?
Helga: I mean they used to date…
Phoebe: That doesn't mean anything Helga. I mean you used to date-
Helga: Okay, Okay I get it.
Silence
Helga: How can I even get him to like me like me anyways? He likes nice women; ya know something I'm not.
Phoebe: So be nice.
Helga: No, I need to be like Lila.
Phoebe: Helga, no you don't. You should always be yourself. If they don't like you for you then they don't deserve you. And plus, do you really want to be like Lila? I mean look what happened between Arnold and Lila.
Helga growled.
Helga: She has some fucking nerve to treat Arnold like that.
Phoebe: Calm down Helga. It's in the past.
Helga sighed.
Helga: I know, it's just annoying how someone could treat Arnold that way. He has such a pure heart…
Phoebe looked at Helga.
Phoebe: Kinda like you?
Helga looked on the ground. She hated when Phoebe was right. Phoebe wasn't the same quiet girl she used to be. Now she was the woman who would have your back but also call you out on your mess. Although Helga hated it sometimes, she also loved it. She liked being around people who she can talk to about anything and give her good advice. Someone like Phoebe.
Helga: You're right…
Phoebe: But all you have to do is work on your attitude and be nicer.
Helga: But how? I'm a sarcastic person. I can't help it sometimes.
Phoebe: I'm sure you'll figure it out.
Phoebe begin to get up from the table and started to make her way to one of the malls stores. Helga sighed while following behind her….
A few hours later Helga and Phoebe were in Helga's room getting dressed for the basketball game tonight. Phoebe was wearing a blue turtleneck sweater dress with Gerald's basketball jacket. She was wearing a bright red lipstick with mascara as well. Phoebe had recently cut her hair up to her shoulders, so she was wearing her hair down along with black high-tops converse sneakers. Meanwhile Helga was just sitting in a towel on her bed.
Phoebe: Aren't you going to get dressed Helga?
Helga: I'm not even sure if I'm going.
Phoebe: But Helga you promised.
Helga: I know but-
Suddenly Phoebe's phone rang cutting Helga off. She picked up the phone to see Gerald calling her.
On the phone:
Phoebe: Hey baby.
Gerald: Hey babe, where are you? I was at your house but-
Phoebe: Oh, sorry baby, I'm at Helga's house.
Gerald: Do you want me to come pick you both up?
Helga: Pft no.
Phoebe chuckled.
Phoebe: You can come pick me up, Helga is going to drive over.
Gerald: Okay, since Arnold isn't coming with us either; we can stop get ice cream before the game.
Phoebe: Hmm sounds good to me. I'll see you then.
Gerald: Of course, my princess. I love you.
Phoebe: I love you too.
Gerald: Not more than me.
Phoebe: I love you the most.
Gerald: I love-
Helga: I would love you both to get a room. You aren't alone ya know.
Phoebe chuckled again.
Phoebe: I'll see you when you get here baby, let me know when you are outside.
Gerald: Okay Princess, bye.
Phoebe hung up the phone and turned back to Helga.
Helga: I want that so bad. I want to have cute conversations like that too.
Phoebe went to sit on Helga's bed next to her.
Phoebe: I know Helga, and you'll get it eventually. There's someone out there for everyone.
Helga: Pft, easy for you Ms. Dating Gerald since the beginning of time.
Phoebe rolled her eyes.
Phoebe: I know Helga, but I can assure you everyone has a soulmate.
Helga: Not me, I have a crush that's in love with his ex.
Phoebe: You just have to be patient Helga.
Suddenly Helga and Phoebe could hear a horn honk.
Phoebe: That must be Gerry boo. I'll see you at the game Helga.
Helga: Debatable.
Phoebe rolled her eyes before heading out leaving Helga alone in her room. A few moments later Helga goes to her underwear drawer and puts some underwear on.
Helga: That's a start.
Helga then sighed and begin looking through her clothes.
Helga: Crimeny I have a lot of clothes. Hmm.
Helga sees a black body dress with silver lining, her face lights up with joy while looking at it.
Helga: Hmm, sexy but casual.
Helga puts on the black little dress she found then makes her way to the bathroom. When she makes her way to the bathroom, she sees Miriam.
Miriam: You're going out Helga?
Helga: I am. I wouldn't be dressed for fun Miriam.
Miriam: Where are you going? Helga.
Helga: Out with my friends, is that okay Mother?
Miriam: Just use protection.
Helga rolled her eyes then went to the bathroom to do her make up.
After an hour of getting dressed Helga looked in the mirror to look at herself. She decided to change dresses so now she was wearing a pink body dress that was sleeveless and showed off her curves as a growing woman. She also wore of her hair in a classic ponytail with a pink ribbon around it. She also had some natural false lashes on and a red lipstick.
Helga: Shit, I forgot my earrings.
Helga ran back upstairs to put on some pearl earrings. After she was done finally getting dressed, she heard her phone buzzing. Helga ignored it then went back to her room to go to sleep.
After an hour of sleeping, Helga could feel a vibration under her. It was her phone buzzing.
Helga looked on her phone to see a text message from Arnold.
Helga: 'Going to be a bit late my mom wants me to go grocery shopping' What is he talking about? Late for what? The game doesn't start till eight anyways.
Helga rolled her eyes then got up to go to the kitchen. On her way to the kitchen, she saw her father Bob in the living room.
Bob: Hey Olga?
Helga: Dad, my name is Helga. I know you're not going to remember but I'm still going to say it anyways.
Bob: Yeah whatever, anyways I don't know if Miriam told you this but we're going to see Olga. Are you coming?
Helga: Uh.. I'll pass.
Bob: Huh? Why not?
Helga: Um I don't know, maybe because I have SCHOOL.
Helga rolled her eyes and then went back to looking for a snack in the kitchen. After she went to grab a snack, she went to her room where she heard her phone ringing. Helga once again rolled her eyes then answered her phone.
On the phone:
Helga: What is it?
Arnold: Hey Helga, just calling to let you know I'm almost to your house. I had to fill up my dad's car with gas.
Helga's thoughts: Oh, my knight with the golden hair. You're making your way to see me. Your princess locked in the tower. Ah my love.
Helga: Although, queen does work better. Queen Helga. Hmm has a nice ring to it.
Arnold: What?
Helga's eyes opened as she forgot that Arnold was on the phone with her and could hear her.
Helga: Oh, uh nothing… just thinking about… Hey what's the big rush anyways? The game doesn't start till eight anyways.
Arnold: I know, but don't you want to get good seats?
Helga rolled her eyes.
Helga's thoughts: I don't want to go at all, you all are just forcing me to go.
Helga: You're right Football Head.
Arnold was silent.
Arnold: I'm right? Wow I never thought I would hear you say that.
Helga: Oh, shut up. Just let me know when you get here.
Arnold: Actually, Helga I'm outside now.
Helga rolled her eyes once more.
Helga: Of course, you are.
Arnold chuckled.
Arnold: Well, I'll see you when you get out here, I guess.
Helga: Great, can't wait.
Helga rolled her eyes while Arnold chuckled then hung up.
Helga: Oh, Helga who are you kidding, you know you want to be around Arnold. For cripes sakes you love the guy.
Helga sighs while smiling.
Helga: Anyways let's grab my shit and go.
Helga threw on her sneakers and grabbed her black mini bag she always carries with her. Once she was downstairs, she saw Bob in the living room. He looks towards her confused.
Bob: You're leaving?
Helga: I am. Duh
Bob: Dressed like that?
Helga: It's called a dress dad.
Bob: Aren't you a little bit too young to wear that dress?
Helga: What? Bob, I'm eighteen.
Bob: Since when?
Helga: I don't know, since my last birthday. Crimeny, keep up with the times Bob.
Helga rolls her eyes then heads out of the door. She eventually makes her way outside to see Arnold standing in front of a black Mercedes Benz. Helga raised an eyebrow and Arnold notices.
Arnold: What?
Helga: Nice whip Arnoldo. I wasn't expecting something so...stylish.
Arnold: Thanks… I think?
Helga rolled her eyes then went down her front stairs to head to the passenger side of Arnold's car. Arnold smiled and opened Helga's side of the door. She rolled her eyes but got in the car with Arnold shutting the door behind her. He then rushed to the driver side and went to get in the car. Arnold then put on his seatbelt then started up the car to take off.
A few minutes have passed, and Arnold and Helga were in Arnold's car (well his dad's car but ya know…) silent. Arnold then cleared his throat.
Arnold: So, uh.. Are you going to the party?
Helga: Yes, we talked about this already. You and Phoebe are dragging me to this stupid ass party.
Arnold: You don't have to go to if you don't want too…
Helga: I'm going to go. It's not a big deal. I would rather be at a party then at home hearing my parents get it on like they are Marvin Gaye or something.
Arnold: Get it on?
Helga: Ya know.. Doing the deed? Bumping uglies? Breaking backs?
Arnold looked confused at Helga. Helga then rolled her eyes.
Helga: Having sex.
Arnold: Oh...
Helga: Yup, pretty gross. Ever since my parents have been going to marriage counseling; they have been very intimate with each other lately.
Arnold: Well, they are married Helga, everyone has needs.
Helga: Which is understandable but doing it while your daughter is home? Gross. I am home most of the time ya know.
Arnold laughed while Helga rolled her eyes.
Helga: If they wanna have sex good for them but not while I'm home. That's gross.
Arnold laughed once more.
Arnold: I wouldn't know Helga; I never have that experience.
Helga: You should consider yourself lucky then.
Arnold: I agree with you.
As Arnold said that he finally pulled up to the school. After He parked the car, he grabbed his phone out of the cupholder to look at the time.
Arnold: It's 7:30 pm.
Helga: Let's just go and get this over with.
Arnold: Oh, come on Helga, it's not that bad.
Helga rolled her eyes then opened the car door and got out. Arnold sighed and got out of the car and locked the doors after he had gotten out. When Arnold looked to find Helga, she was talking to Rhonda. He looked confused then walked up to them.
Arnold: Hey Rhonda.
Rhonda: Oh, Hey Arnold, haven't seen you around lately.
Arnold: Yeah, I know, I've been sick.
Rhonda: Oh, feeling better, I see. Anyways, Helga and I were just talking about her joining the cheer squad with me and Nadine.
Helga: Yeah, fat fucking chance Rhonda.
Rhonda: Don't you want male attention Helga?
Helga rolled her eyes.
Helga: Whatever, I'm going inside.
With that being said Helga went inside of the school leaving Rhonda and Arnold alone.
Rhonda: Are you two messing around?
Arnold rolled his eyes.
Arnold: Why does everyone keep asking that? No, we are not.
Rhonda: Well, it is quite strange how you both don't show up to school but then show up to the basketball game tonight.
Arnold: I've been sick Rhonda that's why.
Rhonda: I asked Helga and she said to "mind my own business." Can you believe that girl?
Arnold: Well Rhonda, you are known as Hillwood high's gossip girl.
Rhonda: I do not gossip.
Arnold: Sure.
Rhonda: Speaking of Gossip, I heard Ms. Lila is back.
Arnold...Okay? Why are you telling me this?
Rhonda: I know you two used to date in the past.
Arnold: That was many years ago. I have moved on Rhonda.
Rhonda: Yeah, because you and Helga are a thing.
Arnold: No, we are not. Please do not go starting that rumor; because it's not true at all.
Rhonda: Sure Arnold, your secret is safe with me.
Arnold rolls his eyes.
Arnold: Goodbye Rhonda, good luck at the cheerleading thing.
Rhonda smiles.
Rhonda: So, you two are together?
Arnold rolled his eyes then walked into the school's building. As he was on his way to find Helga, Arnold bumped into Gerald.
Gerald: Arnold my main man.
Arnold: Oh, hey Gerald.
Gerald: Glad to see you at the game.
Arnold: You I wouldn't miss your big game, Gerald.
Gerald: Good, I'll see you at the party. We got to go meet up with Coach Wittenberg.
Arnold: Good luck Gerald, you got this.
Gerald: Thanks man.
Arnold and Gerald do their famous handshake and go their separate ways. A few minutes later Arnold finally made his way to the school's basketball court. He eventually finds Helga and sits next to her in the audience.
Helga: Why are you sitting here? I thought we made an agreement.
Arnold: Helga, we can still talk. I mean everyone knows we ride to school with Gerald and Phoebe. I don't think it would be obvious that we ya know...
Helga sighed, then rolled her eyes.
Helga: Whatever.
Arnold chuckled.
Arnold: Anyways sorry I took long; Rhonda wouldn't stop talking then I ran into Gerald.
Helga: Princess Rhonda is always talking about gossip and bullshit.
Arnold: What do you expect, she's the typical cheerleader.
Helga rolled her eyes while going into her black mini bag grabbing out her pen to smoke. Arnold noticed and looked at her.
Arnold: Helga you can't smoke in here. It's against the rules.
Helga: Oh yeah, who's going to stop me?
Arnold: Principal Wartz. (Author's note: PS 118 is also a high school in a separate building in this story.)
Helga: Pft yeah right. Get real Arnold Principal Wartz, can't even stop people from having sex in here. You think he's going to stop me from smoking my pen?
Arnold: I wouldn't do that if I were you, Helga.
Helga: Good thing you aren't me. I would hate being you. Always giving 'advice' and in everyone's business.
Arnold: Well, at least you would be nicer, somewhat.
Helga: Let's just hope we never switch bodies or any shit.
Arnold: Agreed. (Author's note: Hint hint, new story idea? Find out! ;))
Arnold rolled his eyes.
Arnold: Sometimes Helga, I don't know if I want to laugh at you or choke you.
Helga smirked while looking ahead.
Helga: Jokes on you I like being choked. It's something, I am very much into.
Arnold shot Helga a quick glance then blushed looking away.
Arnold's thoughts: This woman is going to drive me insane.
As Arnold was thinking, the game has finally started…... (Author's notes: I am not a sports person so I will not be writing about this part. So, lets skip to the good part, shall we?)
A few hours later the basketball game was over and everyone (not the teachers but students) was at the basketball game after party having fun. Rhonda rented out a whole place from her parents so they could have this party. Everyone was having a good time laughing, dancing, drinking, and just living their teenage years. Meanwhile Helga and Phoebe were having a few drinks, laughing and chatting.
Phoebe: I'm very glad Gerald won and now is finally captain. I'm really proud of him.
Helga: Yup congrats to him.
Phoebe: I'm also glad you came out to support me and Gerald. It means a lot to the both of us.
Helga: Of course, Pheebs, always here to support... Speaking of Gerald, where is he at anyways?...
Meanwhile with the boys...
Random guys: Chug chug chug chug..
Gerald: Man, I did not know Sid could drink that much.
Arnold: Agreed, oh and by the way congrats on the big game tonight, Gerald.
Gerald: You mean Captain Gerald. We won so I am finally captain.
Arnold: Yeah, it just sucks you got to become captain so late. We are graduating this year ya know.
Gerald stayed silent for a moment.
Gerald: Goddamint. How did I not notice that? Fuck.
Arnold laughed.
Arnold: It's okay, at least you are getting a scholarship for college.
Gerald: College? Are you kidding? More school? I'll pass.
Arnold: Aren't your parents going to flip out about you not going to college?
Gerald: I don't know, nor do I care. I'm moving out soon anyways. It's getting too crowed in that house.
Arnold: Oh no.
Gerald: Don't worry, I won't be moving to the boarding house. I'll be in an apartment with Phoebe. I just have to ask her first...
Arnold: Why not ask her now?
Gerald: Man, I can't ask her at a frat party. I have to take her out first like on a date.
Arnold laughed.
Arnold: That's right Gerald. You know women better than I do.
Gerald laughed.
Gerald: Speaking of women... Word around the school is Lila is back.
Arnold raised an eyebrow.
Arnold: So?
Gerald: I know you two secretly used to date an all...
Arnold rolled his eyes while sitting back in the chair he was sitting in.
Arnold: It's not much of a secret anymore since the whole school knows.
Gerald: Yeah, but you still hid it from me… and I'm supposed to be your best friend.
Arnold: I know Gerald, it was stupid of me to keep that from you.
Gerald: You're damn right Arnold.
Arnold smiled at Gerald.
Gerald: I wonder how Lila is going to take it when she finds out that you and Helga are dating.
Arnold lost his smile and rolled his eyes.
Arnold: Why does everyone think we are dating. Helga and I are not dating.
Gerald: Funny how you both were missing from school for the last two days. I even seen you two walk away together.
Arnold: I was sick that's why, I had a hangover from the Summer Break ending party. Helga didn't feel like going to school so I walked her home and then I went home to rest.
Gerald: And today?
Arnold: Well… to be honest I just didn't feel like coming. But everyone knows Helga always skips school. I don't even know how she made it this far to be honest.
Gerald laughed.
Gerald: Her and Harold. Never in school…. Hmm...
Arnold rolled his eyes once more.
Arnold: Don't you even think about it Gerald; Harold and Patty are dating, and you know that.
Gerald laughed.
Gerald: Just a thought. Literally.
Arnold: Yeah, I can tell.
Gerald and Arnold shared a quick laugh before Sid approached them.
Sid: Man am I dizzy.
Gerald: I can tell Sid; you must've drunk like 3 jugs of beer.
Arnold laughed.
Arnold: How are you feeling?
Sid: A bit tipsy, but I'll be fine.
Arnold: Well Rhonda did say if we need to stay in a room we can.
Sid: I think I'm going to take her advice and go to sleep.
Gerald: Feel better Sid.
Sid heads off to find a room leaving Arnold and Gerald alone.
Gerald: Well, I gotta find Pheobe-boo.
Arnold: Wow already?
Gerald: What do you mean?
Arnold: I don't know Gerald; it just seems like we never hang out anymore. You're always around Phoebe.
Gerald: I mean Arnold, she's my girlfriend now.
Arnold: I know that Gerald... I just miss us hanging out.
Gerald: I know, but hey about we hang out next week. Phoebe will be busy with her science club so it would just be us.
Arnold smiled.
Arnold: Okay Gerald.
Arnold and Gerald did their secret handshake.
Arnold: I'll see you later Gerald.
Gerald: Bye man.
With that being said Arnold and Gerald went their separate ways. Arnold decided to go outside to the balcony to have some alone time to think. He had to admit, all of these thoughts about him and Helga were starting to get to him. It's not like he wished they weren't true. He's starting to come to his senses that he does find Helga attractive and has a small crush on her, so there's no doubt about it that he wouldn't mind having a taste. Only thing is, is that Arnold isn't the type of guy to use a woman for their body. He wants to get to know Helga, but she makes it so hard for him. Helga isn't like your typical girl, she's much more than that…. And Arnold... well he liked that. He likes the challenge…
While Arnold was thinking he heard someone say "Hello Arnold" when he turned around, Arnold saw someone he never expected to see again….
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