DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN THESE CHARACTERS; THESE CHARACTERS ARE FROM NICKELODEON'S HEY ARNOLD.
Summary: Helga starts to discover her feelings for Arnold some more.
Summary of the previous chapter: Arnold and Helga decide to keep things lowkey between them.
This story takes place BEFORE Hey Arnold! The Jungle movie existed.
THIS STORY CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE AND THEMES NOT MEANT FOR CHILDREN! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
Arnold was shocked at who he saw. He couldn't believe it was her with his own eyes. Her red hair was blowing in the wind, while wearing a green short dress. Her skin had looked like it had bathed in the moonlight. She was still incredibly beautiful no doubt. Arnold could feel her pretty brown eyes looking all over him. He sighed as he approached her.
Arnold: Oh hi Lila.
Lila: Greetings Arnold. How are you doing? I haven't heard from you since—
Arnold: You cheated on me?
Lila: Yeah...Listen Arnold, I am ever so sorry. I should've told you I wasn't happy instead of being immature and cheating. I just didn't want to hurt your feelings.
Arnold: So, you cheat on me? Yeah, that definitely didn't hurt my feelings at all.
Lila: Oh, are you being sarcastic?
Arnold: Yes Lila, I am.
Lila: Oh...
Silence.
Lila: I know I cheated on you, but that doesn't mean we can't be friends again.
Arnold sighed while going to sit on the bench that was in balcony. Lila suddenly made her way to Arnold; following him to sit on the bench next to him.
Arnold: I don't know Lila, I have a lot going on.
Lila: Oh.. are you okay?
Arnold: Yeah, it's just stuff...
Lila: I am so sorry you are going through that. Would you like to talk about it?
Arnold: No, it's fine Lila... Anyways I better get going to find Helga.
Lila: Helga? Why would you need to find her?
Arnold started to look around trying to think of something to think to say.
Arnold: She has my uh…
Lila: Are you dating Helga?
Arnold: No, no, no. She just has my notes from class. She said she would give them back at the party since going to be here as well.
Lila: Oh… well I hope you get them back.
Arnold: Yeah, me too.
Lila: How have you been Arnold? I want to hear everything about you.
Arnold: I'm fine Lila, I promise. Are you okay? I heard you had to go away for a while to see your mom. (Author's note: I know Lila's mom isn't mentioned on the show but in this story her mom and dad gotten a divorce but share custody of Lila.)
Lila: Well, not exactly...
Arnold: What do you mean?
Lila: Well, you see, ever since you and I have broken up; rumors would go around the school with people saying I was a "whore" or a "slut" or a lot of oh so terrible names. It hurt my feelings, so I decided to go away for the summer and come back hoping things would change. It did change a little bit; people aren't talking about you and me at school anymore.
Arnold: I'm sorry Lila, that sounds awful.
Lila: Yeah, but I guess I do deserve it ever so much. Especially after the way I treated you.
Arnold sighed while looking at the ground. He then lift his head up to look over at Lila.
Arnold: It's okay Lila, I forgive you.
Lila: You do?
Arnold: Yes. I mean, I am a bit upset that you still lied to me, but I'm glad you are telling me the truth now. I'm willing to put all of it behind me if you are too.
Lila: Oh I am, ever so much. I just want things to be normal again.
Arnold: Me too.
Arnold said chuckling….
Meanwhile Helga was starting to feel the beer much more while Phoebe was still on her same drink. Helga wasn't drunk drunk but she was starting to get to there.
Helga: I'm just saying Big Lenzo would definitely beat big bear.
Phoebe: Oh Helga, you and you're wrestling.
Helga: What's wrong with wresting? It's fun, and besides there's nothing else to talk about.
Phoebe: How about Arnold?
Helga rolled her eyes while leaning against the counter.
Helga: What about Football head? You talk about him so much; I'm starting to think you might like him.
Phoebe rolled her eyes while hopping onto the counter to sit.
Phoebe: I know you skipped school with him Helga. You can have everyone fooled but not me.
Helga: I am not fooling anyone Phoebe. I just didn't feel like going to school that's all. You know I'm barley at school. Everyone knows that.
Phoebe: That's quite interesting Helga...Since I saw the both of you walking away together.
Helga's eyes widen.
Helga: Y-you did?
Phoebe: Now tell me, are you two… intimate with each other?
Helga rolled her eyes.
Helga: Get real sister, Arnold is probably a virgin.
Phoebe: Is that an issue?
Helga: No, of course not. I'm just telling you that Arnold and I are not doing that. I wasn't feeling like going to school so he took me home. That's all. Nothing serious or sexual.
Phoebe: So you two are dating now?
Helga rolled her eyes.
Helga: We are not dating. Why does everything keep thinking that? Geez. Do you want me to get sick?
Helga's thoughts: Stop lying to yourself, you know you're in love with Arnold.
Helga got off the counter she was leaning against and started to walk away from Phoebe.
Phoebe: Where are you going Helga?
Helga: Home, I've been here for long enough.
Phoebe: Well I hope you drive safely.
Helga: I'm not that drunk I'll be fine.
Helga walked away to find Arnold. As she was walking, she couldn't find Arnold anywhere, so she started to think among herself.
Helga's thoughts: God where is he at? I'm so ready to go. Everyone is getting on my nerves.
As Helga was continuing to walk and look for Arnold, she heard a laughter from the balcony. She hid behind the curtains so whoever was laughing wouldn't see her.
Lila: Oh Arnold, how I oh so much missed you.
Arnold: I missed you too Lila.
Lila: I'm glad we decided to get back together.
Arnold: Me too Lila..
Helga gasped. She could hear her heartbreak. Yes, her and Arnold weren't dating, and she didn't have a reason to be mad that Arnold and Lila were back together, but Helga was in love with Arnold. As much as she hated to admit it, she would always love Arnold, even if she had other lovers, she would compare them to Arnold. No one was better than Arnold in her opinion. Helga sighed before deciding to walk away from Arnold and Lila not looking back. As Helga was walking, she would eventually get to her house.
Helga: Who knew walking while thinking could get you so home quickly.
Helga sighed as she entered her home. When she entered into her house, she saw no one out in the living, so she went to sit on her couch.
Helga: Good no one is here, that means I can have some peace and quiet.
As Helga was sitting back she saw her phone ringing. She rolled her eyes and then tossed her phone to the side; then went to sleep...
Meanwhile Arnold and Lila were laughing away while still at the balcony. As the two were talking and catching up, Arnold eventually looked at his watch he was wearing.
Arnold: Well, it's 10'clock Lila, I better get my notes from Helga and head home.
Lila: Yeah me too, I told my dad I wouldn't be out oh so late.
Arnold: I'm glad we got to catch up Lila. Even though we ended things that doesn't mean we can't be friends...right?
Lila: Of course Arnold, that's what we should've stayed as in the first place. Just good friends.
Arnold sighed as he got off the bench he was sitting on. He smiled at Lila before making his way back to the crowd. He eventually made his way out of the party and saw Phoebe talking to Rhonda.
Arnold's thoughts: Great, Gossip queen Rhonda is near Phoebe.
Arnold sighed before making his way to Phoebe, luckily for him Rhonda left so it was just Phoebe and Arnold.
Arnold: Hey Phoebe, have you seen Helga?
Phoebe: Yeah, she went home. Is everything alright? Is she okay?
Arnold: What? How could she go home when-when- uh...
Phoebe: When what Arnold?
Arnold's thoughts: I have to think of something...
Arnold: She has my notes and I need them for tomorrow...
Phoebe: I'm sorry Arnold, but Helga went home.
Arnold: Oh. Well thanks Phoebe. I'll see you at school.
Phoebe: Bye Arnold.
With that being said Arnold had left Phoebe alone and made his way out of Rhonda's house. He sighed as he got to his dad's car. After he unlocked the doors, he started the car up and drove off.
Arnold: I wonder why Helga would leave? Maybe she was too drunk and didn't want to bother me.. I just hope she's alright.
Arnold sighed as he was driving to Helga's house. When Arnold finally reached Helga's house he sighed again before getting out of the car and ringing the doorbell. After a few moments of waiting Bob answered the door.
Bob: Oh hey Alfredo, what do you want?
Arnold: Actually my name is Arnold.
Bob: Yeah whatever, what do you want kid?
Arnold: Is Helga home?
Bob: Who?
Arnold looked confused at Bob.
Arnold: Your daughter..?
Bob: Oh her.. uh yeah she's in her room sleeping.
Arnold: Oh okay, I was just asking because-
Bob: Yeah, that's great kid, I'll let her know.
Bob slammed the door in Arnold's face leaving him alone. He then rolled his eyes and went back to his car to drive home. After Arnold was finally at home, he got out of his dad's car and went inside. On his way inside the random animals ran out like they would normally do and then he went inside. On his way to the living room, he saw his dad out on the couch. Arnold smiled and walked up to his dad and sat next to him.
Arnold: Hey dad.
Miles looked over to see Arnold sitting next to him.
Miles: Hey son, how was the game?
Arnold: It was okay, it was fun going out to the game and then getting to hang out with my friends afterwards.
Miles: That's good Arnold, good thing tomorrow is Saturday.
Arnold: Agreed, I might have a hangover.
Miles: You got to lay easy with the drinks son.
Arnold: I know dad, it wasn't much though. Just two beers that's all.
Miles: Shhh, don't say it so loud. Do you want your mother to give you the alcohol talk?
Arnold laughed.
Arnold: You're right dad.
Miles: Did you...ya know..
Arnold looked confused at his dad.
Arnold: Did I what?
Miles: Talk to some girls?
Arnold: I mean yeah, I have friends who are women..
Miles: Not a girlfriend?
Arnold: No dad, I don't have a girlfriend. But when I do get one you will be the last to know.
Miles: Thanks Ar- Hey!
Arnold laughed as he went to his room to go to sleep. When he reached his room he closed and locked his door. As he was changing out of his clothes he heard some one knocking on his bedroom door. Arnold rolled his eyes.
Arnold's thoughts: You've got to be kidding me.
Arnold sighed and went to unlock his door to reveal his mother Stella.
Arnold: Oh hey mom.
Stella: Hey Arnold, I wasn't expecting you home so early
Arnold: Yeah, the game was fun. There was a party afterwards, but I didn't go. So, me and my friends went out to eat instead.
Stella: Sounds fun, I was just finishing up your laundry.
Arnold: Mom, I can do my own laundry.
Stella: I know, but you've busy with school lately, so I did it for you.
Arnold rolled his eyes while putting on his pajama pants.
Arnold: Thanks mom, you can just leave them on the red couch.
Stella: Do you want me to fold them for you?
Arnold laughed while walking towards his bed, to get into it.
Arnold: Thanks mom, but I can do that myself. You've already done so much already.
Stella: Well Arnold, I want to do as much as I can for you.
Stella said while making her way to sit on Arnold's bed; while Arnold was laying in his bed.
Stella: I know I wasn't here for most of your life but I want things to change. I want to be here for you.
Arnold: Mom it's okay...
Stella: No, it's not Arnold. I shouldn't have left you behind. We missed so much of your life because of we left. We should've said no or brought you with us.
Arnold looked over to his mom. He could tell she deeply regretted going away to San Lanzero when he was younger. Arnold smiled and reached over to hug his mom.
Arnold: I know you weren't here, but you're here now. And to be honest, that's better than not being here at all.
Stella smiled and hugged Arnold backed.
Stella: How did I get so lucky to call you my son?
Arnold smiled.
Arnold: Because you and Dad loved each other; then you got pregnant.
Stella rolled her eyes.
Stella: Okay Mr. smarty pants.
Arnold: You did ask Mom.
Stella: I didn't- Go to bed.
Arnold laughed as he let go of his mom and went to lay back down. Stella smiled and got up from Arnold's bed.
Stella: I'll see you in the morning.
Arnold smiled.
Arnold: Good night, Mom.
Stella reached over to Arnold to give him a kiss on the forehead.
Stella: Good night my love.
With that being said Stella closed Arnold's door leaving him alone in his room. Arnold sighed while taking out his man bun. He then laid there looking at the ceiling thinking.
Arnold: I wonder why Helga left so early? Maybe she wasn't having a good time and decided to leave. I just hope she's okay….
The next morning Helga woke up with a massive headache. She grunted and growled while opening up her eyes to look around. She then noticed she was in her room.
Helga: Wait... how did I end up into my room? (Author's note: Does this ever happen to anyone? When you are sleeping somewhere then end up in your bed? Like how?)
Helga rolled her eyes and turned over to go to sleep; only to hear someone knocking on her door. When Helga's door opened, her mother Miriam was standing in her doorway.
Miriam: Helga, were you coming with us to see Olga?
Helga: No, close the door on your way out please.
Helga said putting the pillow over her face.
Miriam: But Helga, Olga would be so sad if you don't come.
Helga: That's terrible…. I'll send her a postcard. She'll be fine.
Miriam: Oh Helga, please come see your big sister.
Helga: No thanks, I already have plans.
Miriam: What's more important than seeing your sister Helga?
Helga's thoughts: Me not losing my fucking mind.
Helga: Can't, I'm busy, don't have the time. Better luck next time.
Miriam: But Helga, Olga hasn't seen you since you were fifteen years old.
Helga sighed then turned to reach in her drawer. When she opened her drawer, Helga grabbed out a photo of her and gave it to Miriam.
Miriam: W-what's this?
Helga: A photo of me. Now Olga can see me. Close the door on your way-out Miriam.
Helga said turning her body to face her wall to go back to sleep.
Miriam sighed and went out of Helga's door, closing it behind her…
A few hours later Helga was driving around with Phoebe in her car; talking and laughing.
Helga: Can you believe Miriam, 'Helga, come see your big sister with us?' Um a hard fucking pass.
Phoebe: Oh come on Helga, I think you should. I mean you haven't seen her in such a long time.
Helga: She has my number and a photo of me. She'll be fine.
Phoebe: Yes, but don't you think it's about time to bond with your sister? You are getting much older now and-
Helga: Hey Phoebe? Helga doesn't have time to bond with people. If Olga was really that desperate she would call me. Got it?
Phoebe: Getting it Helga.
Silence
Phoebe: You know.. Arnold was looking for you…
Helga: Good for him.
Phoebe: He claims you have some of his notes…
Helga: Pft he'll get them back, when I decide to talk to him again.
Phoebe looked confused at Helga.
Phoebe: Why aren't you talking to Arnold?
Helga: Because well… um.. Why should I have to talk to him? I mean it's not we are friends or anything.
Phoebe: But he walked you home to make sure you were safe..
Helga: So?
Phoebe: So I'm muddled on why you won't talk to him. Did he do something to offend you?
Helga rolled her eyes.
Helga: He could never.
Phoebe: Then what is it?
Helga sighed.
Helga: He was talking to Lila at the party.
Phoebe: So? Why would that make you upset?
Helga: Because they have gotten back together…
Phoebe: But how could you know that is true?
Helga: Because I heard it with my own ears..
Phoebe: Well, maybe it's not true. Then if it was, like you said Helga; Arnold isn't your boyfriend. So, you can't get mad if he talks to other women or even date them.
Helga rolled her eyes.
Helga: Whose side are you on Pheebs? My side or Arnold's?
Phoebe: I am on the side of logic Helga. You claim you don't like Arnold, but you are getting mad if he's possibly dating Lila. All I am saying is that you cannot get upset that he chooses to date someone as you and him are... not together.
Helga: Pft whatever.
Helga rolled her eyes.
Helga: Maybe I should avoid Arnold until I get things straight anyways.
Phoebe: Helga, I just don't understand, Why just not tell him how you feel? I mean you clearly still love him..
Helga gasps.
Helga: I don't love Arnold... I mean, yes he is very attractive and has a very beautiful smile. He also has very gorgeous cheekbones and oh god don't even get me started on his green eyes. I want to look into them forever, especially when we make lo-
Phoebe: HELGA!
Helga started to blush. Meanwhile Phoebe was laughing.
Phoebe: But you don't love Arnold you say?
Helga: I don't. I just think he's very attractive and I want to get a taste of him.
Phoebe rolled her eyes.
Phoebe: Why don't you tell him that? I mean what's the worse that can happen?
Helga: Hmm, let's see... He laughs at me and humiliates me? Besides, Arnold and I would never happen. We are just too different from each other. Anyways, he's back with Lila. I should just give him space and avoid him.
Phoebe: Avoiding Arnold will be difficult since you two are in the same city.
Helga: I'll just ignore him when I see him. I'll walk right past him and pretend I don't see him.
Phoebe: Helga maybe that's-
Helga: Or I can move somewhere else and start over.
Phoebe: I still think telling Arnold how you feel would be the best option. I mean, you've liked him since pre-k...
Helga: Fuck the best option. I'm doing it the.. Helga way.
Phoebe: Oh no..
Helga: You say that as if it's a bad thing.
Phoebe: Sometimes it is.
Helga rolled her eyes as they were driving along.
Phoebe: Helga, where exactly are we going?
Helga: I don't know, I just wanted to get way from my annoying parents. They keep bugging me to see Olga.
Phoebe: So why not go?
Helga: Because I don't want to. And besides, I have school.
Phoebe: That you barely go too.
Helga: I still do my work and pass each year.
Phoebe rolled her eyes.
Helga: Well, since we are out; might as well get another tattoo.
Phoebe: You do know those are permit right?
Helga: Yes Phoebe. I know tattoos are a life time commit.
Phoebe: Okay Helga, wanted to make sure you were aware.
Helga: I'll be fine.
Phoebe: What are you going to get this time?
Helga: I'm thinking about getting another poem or maybe some flowers.
Phoebe: Flowers?
Helga: Yeah, for my monitor lizard, R.I.P to them.
Phoebe: You mean the lizard you have brought from the pet store? And forced me to watch?
Helga: Yeah they died.
Phoebe: How?
Helga: I don't know, some sickness or something...
Phoebe: Oh..
Helga: Yeah... but anyways I was thinking of getting a flower tree since my monitor lizard loved to eat at Miriam's flowers.
Phoebe: That's nice Helga.
Helga: You should a tattoo as well.
Phoebe: Oh Helga, I'm only seventeen. I would get in trouble...
Helga: Pft are you kidding? The person I go to doesn't care as long as you pay them.
Phoebe: I don't know Helga, I'm not sure I would be comfortable getting a tattoo right now.
Helga: Okay that's fine. You're still come with me though.
Phoebe: Do I really have a choice? I mean you are the driver of the car.
Helga and Phoebe laughed as the two girls made their way to the tattoo shop to get Helga a new tattoo. (Author's notes: I don't know how getting a tattoo works since I don't have one due to me being terrified of needles. So we are skipping this part..)
About 6 hours later Helga and Phoebe were back on the road after Helga had herself gotten another tattoo.
Phoebe: I can't believe you have gotten a sleeve tattoo. (A tattoo that fills up your whole arm)
Helga: I know, I've always wanted one.
Phoebe: It does look nice. Is it painful at all?
Helga: Of course, it does. That's why I got it on my right arm, since I'm left-handed. (Author's note: It's true, Helga is left-handed. You can tell in the episodes where she is writing:))
Phoebe: Oh, smart idea Helga.
Helga: Agreed, let's get something to eat.
Phoebe: I agree, I am quite hungry.
Helga: Me fucking too.
Helga drove Phoebe and herself (of course) to Antonio's pizza; where they were to have a nice pizza.
Helga: God this pizza is so fucking good.
Phoebe: Agreed, it was made with a spicy red sauce.
Helga: You and your sauces.
Phoebe: Well, my mom does like to cook Helga.
Helga rolled her eyes as she continued to shove pizza in her mouth. A few moments later Helga looks up to see Arnold and Gerald. She gasps before hiding under the table. Phoebe looked confused then went under the table with Helga.
Phoebe: Helga? What are you doing?
Helga: Ugh why is Arnold and your boyfriend here?
Phoebe: Well.. this is one of Gerald's many spots he enjoys.
Helga: Tell them to go away.
Phoebe: I can't kick them out of the restaurant. That's rude.
Helga: So?
Phoebe: Helga, you're being ridiculous.
Helga: Shh don't let them know that I am here.
Phoebe rolled her eyes and went back above the table. As she was continuing to eat her pizza; Gerald noticed her.
Gerald: Hey is that Pheebeboo?
Arnold: Who?
Gerald rolled his eyes and started making his way up to Phoebe.
Gerald: Hey Babe.
Phoebe looked up and smiled.
Phoebe: Hey Gerald, I didn't know you were going to be here right now.
Gerald: Yeah, my brother wants me to pick up a pizza for him and his friends.
Phoebe: That's very nice of you to do that for him Gerald.
Gerald: Well, what can I say? Always giving to others.
Phoebe chuckled and looked over to Arnold.
Phoebe: Hello Arnold.
Arnold: Hey Phoebe.
Phoebe: I'm glad you made it home safety. Did Helga ever give you back your notes?
Arnold: No, I was going to stop by her house and see if she's okay. Since she wasn't answering my texts or calls.
Phoebe: Oh, I hope she's okay.
Arnold: You haven't seen her either?
Phoebe: I- uh... Well, I did earlier, but it was very brief. Just a hello and goodbye. She was in a rush to go someplace.
Arnold: Really where?
Pheobe: I don't know, it puzzles me. A lot does recently.
Pheobe said rolling her eyes, meanwhile Arnold looked at Phoebe confused.
Arnold: Right.
Silence
Arnold: Anyways Phoebe, we'll see you later.
Phoebe: Bye Arnold, Bye Gerald.
Phoebe said before blowing a kiss at Gerald. He reached down to give Phoebe a kiss on the forehead before leaving her alone. Phoebe waited until Gerald and Arnold were completely out of the restaurant before telling Helga she could come up.
Helga: Thank god, I thought I was going to die.
Phoebe: Why exactly are you avoiding Arnold again?
Helga: Because he's dating Lila, so I have to back off.
Phoebe: You should just ask him if it's true. You don't even know if it's true or not. You could be wrong.
Helga: I'd rather not get my heart broken again.
Phoebe rolled her eyes before getting up out of her chair.
Phoebe: You're a very confusing character Helga.
Helga: Thanks, I get that a lot.
Helga said while also getting up out of her chair.
Helga: So what should we do now?
Phoebe: We can go on a walk, it's a nice day out.
Helga: So Arnold could see me and try to talk to me? Fat fucking chance.
Phoebe rolled her eyes.
Phoebe: Well then, I better get home. I should study for our math exam next week.
Helga: You have a whole week to study for that. Why study so early.
Phoebe: Well, you know I like to get good grades.
Helga rolled her eyes.
Phoebe: We better get going. I really want to study.
Helga: Whatever Phoebe.
After Helga had dropped Phoebe home, Helga went to her house. As she was getting out of her car and going up her stairs, she tripped over someone's foot. When she looked to see's whose foot, she tripped over she rolled her eyes.
Arnold: I see you're well.
Helga rolled her eyes.
Helga: What do you want, Football Head?
Arnold: Why did you leave the party early, last night? I was supposed to bring you home.
Helga: I was tired and couldn't find you, so I ended up walking home.
Arnold rolled his eyes.
Arnold: You could've called me. I told you to text me or call me when you're ready to go.
Helga rolled her eyes as she continued to walk up her stairs. When she unlocked her door, she tried to close it, but Arnold's foot was stopping her from closing it again.
Helga: Arnold, I need to go.
Arnold: What's going on Helga? You seem.. Off?
Helga: I'm fine. I just want to get into my house and rest my arm.
Arnold: Is your arm okay?
Helga: It will be when I rest.
Arnold: Do you want me-
Helga: No, I don't want you to do anything but to remove your foot from my door or I'm going to remove it for you.
Arnold: I don't understand, we were...talking before and now you are shutting me out. What's going on? Did I do something to hurt you, Helga?
Helga: Nothing is 'going on' I just want to go home and rest. I'm fine.
Arnold: Okay Helga...
Helga: Right. Now if you excuse me, I would like to shower and get some sleep.
Arnold: Okay... but can we hang out tomorrow after school?
Helga: I can't, I have an appointment.
Arnold... Okay...
Helga tries closing the door once more, but Arnold's foot is still in the way. She rolls her eyes.
Helga: What is it now Football Head?
Arnold: I just want to know if you're okay. Like if you're really okay.
Helga: Arnold, I told you I'm fine. Don't you have stuff to do?
Arnold: I just want to make sure you are okay Helga.
Helga: Why don't you make sure your little girlfriend is okay. I'm sure she's missing you.
Arnold looked confused at Helga.
Arnold: Girlfriend? I didn't know I had one.
Helga: Yeah sure, I bet you didn't. I wouldn't expect less from a Football Head.
Arnold rolled his eyes while crossing his arms, with his foot still in the doorway.
Arnold: You know, you don't have to say stuff like that; it does hurt my feelings sometimes.
Helga chuckled while crossing her arms.
Helga: You must have mistaken me for someone who fucking cares.
Arnold rolled his eyes.
Arnold: You're right Helga. You always will be right, won't you?
Helga: I'm glad you came to your senses Football Head. Now would you leave? I do have stuff to do.
Arnold: I'm not leaving until you answer my question.
Helga rolled her eyes again.
Helga: What question?
Arnold: When can we hang out? You lost the bet, you said "We can hang out whenever I want too."
Helga rolled her eyes.
Helga: I don't have to do shit for you. Last as I recall you do have other friends.
Arnold rolled his eyes while crossing his arms.
Arnold: We still had a deal..
Helga: Well deals off.
Helga said trying to close the door while Arnold's foot is still in her way. Helga huffed and rolled her eyes.
Helga: Can you move your fucking foot?
Arnold: No. I want to hang out with you. Yet you keep pushing me away. Why are you doing this Helga?
Helga: Well I don't want to get in the way of you and Lila.
Arnold: Me and Lila? What are you even talking about?
Helga: Why does it matter? It's not like you're my friend or anything. We can't stand each other. We fucking hate each other.
Arnold sighed while looking down at the ground.
Arnold: I don't hate you Helga, I just hate the way you treat other people. Helga, I may not know what you have been through or the pain you have faced. But I promise you, I'm different from what you have experienced. I just want to get to know you so maybe just maybe we can put the past behind us and be friends. Yet here you are, putting up this wall because you are scared to let anyone in.
Helga sighed.
Helga: Look Arnold, I'm mean because the world needs a person like me. I have to be like this. It's just my character.
Arnold: I know and that's why I find you interesting and want to get to know you more.
Helga: Y-you think I'm interesting.
Helga said smiling.
Arnold: I do Helga. I think you're a soft woman that's just scared to be hurt. That's why you put up these walls, so you could never have to experience pain again.
Helga rolled her eyes once more.
Helga: Whatever Arnold. You want to hang out? Fine, we can hang out.
Arnold: Really?
Helga: Yeah, I can't wait to show you how... IT'S NEVER GOING TO FUCKING HAPPEN. Did you forget what we talked about? In public we hate each other behind closed doors we are... frenemies. We can't hang out in public, that would go around the school instantly.
Arnold sighed.
Arnold: You are right..
Helga: When am I never?
Silence
Helga: And besides, I have stuff to do.
Arnold rolled his eyes.
Arnold: Like what?
Helga: What do you mean like what? Have forgotten I'm in school Arnoldo.
Arnold: Well, I know that, but I also know you're smart and you get your work done quickly.
Helga's eyes widen with shock. How did Arnold know Helga was a secret genius?
Arnold: You must be surprised I know that aren't you?
Helga: How did you know?
Arnold: I have my ways Helga. Now we can ditch school again and hang out...
Helga: Crimeny Football Head, why do you want to hang out so bad?
Arnold: Because I told you; I want to get to know you more.
Helga: But why? Just because our best friends are dating doesn't mean we have to friends.
Arnold: Although you are correct, it would be nice to be friends with you.
Helga: Really, why is that?
Arnold: I told you; I find you interesting and I want to get to know you better. I mean who knows, maybe we are meant be friends or something.
Helga: Yeah, something...
Arnold: Yeah...
Silence
Arnold: But if you don't want too, fine. I'll back off. I don't want to force you to do something.
Helga sighed while opening up her door. She finally has Arnold's attention; does she really want to give that up because of her fears?
Helga: Fine, come inside.
Arnold: Really?
Arnold laughed.
Helga rolled her eyes.
Helga: Don't make me regret this Football Head.
Arnold smiled while walking inside of Helga's house. He eventually made his way to sit on her couch.
Arnold: Your parents are never home much, are they?
Helga: No, Bob is always working and Miriam... I'm not sure where she is.
Arnold: Do you ever miss them?
Helga: For what? They eventually come back when they want too.
Helga said as she went to sit next to Arnold on the couch in the living room. Arnold then looked confused at Helga.
Arnold: So, you're pretty much alone all of the time?
Helga: Pheobe comes over sometimes. Other than that, yeah, I am.
Arnold: Well, you could always hang out with me if you wanted.
Helga: And do what exactly?
Arnold: We can go on a road trip or drive around and get into stuff.
Helga: Hmm, I'll keep that in mind.
Arnold smiled at Helga. He then noticed that Helga had a new tattoo.
Arnold: Did you get a new tattoo?
Helga: Yeah, so what? You got a problem with that?
Arnold: No of course not, Can I see it?
Helga raised an eyebrow.
Helga: What?
Arnold: Your new tattoo. It looks really cool.
Helga turned her head while blushing.
Helga: Sure Arnoldo, knock yourself out.
Arnold smiled and gently grabbed Helga's right arm. She could feel her face turning red as Arnold was studying her tattoo. He then smiled while using his fingers to draw on the lines of Helga's tattoo.
Arnold: This is really cool Helga. What it is?
Helga looked down at the ground while blushing.
Helga: It- it's some type of flow tree.
Arnold: Wow I like it, it's very detailed.
Helga: T-thanks.
Arnold laughed as he let go of Helga's arm. She sighed as she started to fiddle with the strings of her pants. Arnold looked over at Helga and smiled. He then put a hand on Helga's thigh, making her really blush and go wild inside.
Arnold: Well Helga, I better get going. I have to do some homework and I know you do too.
Helga: Y-yeah Arnold.
Arnold got off of Helga's couch and turned around to face her.
Arnold: I'll see you at school Helga.
Helga could feel her face blush some more as she was getting up to walk Arnold out the door. Arnold then smiled and went to give Helga a light hug. Helga gulped and thought she died from excitement.
Helga's thoughts: Crimeny, Arnoldo why are you doing this?
Helga cleared her throat while slowly letting go of Arnold.
Arnold: I'm sorry, was that too much?
Helga: No, it was fine. I hug Pheobe all the time.
Arnold: Are you sure? I don't want to overstep your boundaries.
Helga: Yeah, it was fine Football Head. Just get out or I'll start throwing plates.
Arnold laughed as he made his way out of the door. Helga stood there in her doorway watching Arnold go out of the door. When he finally made his way down Helga's front steps he turned around and winked at her. Then he walks away heading to his house. Helga noticed Arnold winking at her and she smiled.
As she was making her way into her house then then realized Arnold was flirting with her and really smiled...
Helga's thoughts: Does he like me?
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