DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN THESE CHARACTERS; THESE CHARACTERS ARE FROM NICKELODEON'S HEY ARNOLD.

Summary: Arnold and Helga go away together for their school break, and talk about where they stand as 'friends'

Summary of the previous chapter: Arnold and Helga become much closer in their 'friendship.'

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!

It's been a whole week since Helga and Arnold had kissed. It was awkward between them, but they pretend it never happened, well at least towards each other. It was starting to drive the two insane, since they couldn't talk to anyone about it due to them wanting their 'friendship' to be private. They liked their shared kiss, but they weren't going to tell each other because they didn't know how they felt about each other...

It was finally the last day before their week off from school, Helga, Arnold, Phoebe and Gerald were sitting at their regular table eating lunch at school. As Arnold and Gerald were talking about sports and other things the two normally talked about; Phoebe and Helga were having their own conversation.

Phoebe: So, Helga are you excited for the break next week?

Helga: Pft no, my grandma wants me to come visit but I'm going to do that after I go to Gino's party, since he wants me there.

Phoebe: Shouldn't you see your grandma first?

Helga: No. All she's going to do, is make me drink tea and go horseback riding with her. I am not spending my entire break doing old grandma shit.

Phoebe: Helga, that's still your grandma.

Helga: Your point is?

Phoebe: You should want to spend time with her. She's elderly and I'm sure she's lonely.

Arnold: Yeah Helga, I mean our Elders aren't that bad. Sometimes they have good stories and stuff.

Helga rolled her eyes and went back to drink her lemonade she was drinking.

Helga: Says the one, that's lived with his for years.

Arnold rolled his eyes.

Phoebe: Well, Gerald and I are going to visit colleges then take a road trip. Right Gerald?

Phoebe said, tapping Gerald on his shoulder. Gerald looked over at Phoebe.

Gerald: What baby?

Phoebe: Are plans for next week?

Gerald: I remember. Visit colleges and then go on a road trip.

Arnold looked confused.

Arnold: I thought you weren't going to college Gerald.

Gerald: I'm not, Pheobe is. She wants me to go with her to look for colleges.

Pheobe: That's not going to be a problem is it, Arnold? He can stay here with you if you want him too.

Arnold: No that's fine Pheobe. I already have plans anyways.

Arnold said smirking at Helga, Helga looked down to the ground blushing. Pheobe noticed this but shrugged it off and smiled.

Phoebe: What are you doing over the break Arnold?

Arnold: My cousin Arnie asked me to come over and help him move, so I'm going to be doing that.

Phoebe: That sounds...

Helga: Boring? And unbelievable.

Helga said rolling her eyes at Arnold. Arnold just shrugged his shoulders.

Gerald: For once I actually agree with Helga. How could he need your help over the break? As boring as he is.

Arnold: Yeah, I know, I'm going to Big Gino's party first then I'm going to take off and help him. Hopefully he's done most of the work, so I can only be there for a few days.

Gerald: Well at least that's one exciting thing for you during your break.

Arnold: Yeah. Exciting.

Suddenly the bell rings which meant it is time for the next class.

Gerald: Well, we better get going. Time for the next class.

Phoebe: Walk me to class?

Gerald: Sure, thing babe. You two coming?

Helga: I'll go later, I'm not really feeling like going right now.

Helga said slowly drinking her drink.

Arnold: Well, it's my day to clean the table since Helga never pitches, and it does it.

Helga rolled her eyes.

Helga: That's what the janitor is for. They get paid to clean up.

Arnold then rolled his eyes.

Arnold: Yes, but out of respect; you should also clean up after yourself.

Helga: Then you clean up Arnoldo and shut up. You're giving me headache.

Arnold rolled his eyes once more.

Arnold: You're probably giving yourself a headache.

Gerald rolled his eyes while sighing.

Gerald: Here we go again, I don't get why you two just fuck your problems out.

Helga rolled her eyes.

Helga: You really want me to catch an STD from Football head?

Arnold looked confused and rolled his eyes.

Arnold: I do not, have an STD.

Gerald laughed and Arnold shot him a look of anger.

Arnold: Really?

Gerald: Hey, she said it not me.

Helga chuckled while finishing up her drink.

Arnold then rolled his eyes and sighed.

Arnold: You all are annoying.

Pheobe then chuckled and began slowly getting up.

Pheobe: We have to get going, we'll see you two later.

Gerald and Phoebe got up from their table and say their goodbyes to Arnold and Helga, leaving them alone.

Arnold: Really Helga? An STD?

Helga: Hey, don't take it personal. We have to make it seem like we hate each other.

Arnold rolled his eyes.

Arnold: You do it too well, it scares me sometimes.

Helga chuckled.

Helga: What can I say? I'm a good actor Arnoldo.

Arnold then rolled his eyes.

Arnold: You think they believed us?

Helga: Of course, they did.

Arnold: So, what's the plan again?

Helga rolled her eyes.

Helga: We're going to Geno's party and then we head out of town for a few days. Do you not remember us having this conversation last night on the phone?

Arnold rolled his eyes and sighed.

Arnold: You really think we're going to get away with this? I mean what if we run into Gerald and Pheobe? Or Gossip Queen Rhonda?

Helga: Phoebe wants to go to college deep in Hillwood. We definitely won't be seeing them while we are gone. Then Rhonda is going to be in Spain for two weeks. Lucky bitch.

Arnold laughed while starting to slowly get up from the table.

Arnold: Are You ready for our next class Helga?

Helga: No, but let's just get this thing over with.

Arnold: I mean hey, look on the bright side, just a few more hours before school break.

Helga: Good. I can't wait to go.

Arnold: Me too, Can I walk you home?

Helga: You want too?

Arnold: Sure, I don't mind.

Arnold smiled while now standing at the table.

Helga: Whatever floats your boat Football Head.

Helga smiled and also got up from her seat. Once the two threw out their trash they headed to their next class….

A few hours later Arnold and Helga were walking back to their house laughing and talking.

Arnold: You're terrible.

Helga: You just now realized that Football Head? Anyways, Patty and I made up and now we are very good friends.

Arnold: That's good, you two do have a lot in common.

Helga: Oh yeah? Like what?

Arnold: Well for starters, you both are the strongest women on the wrestling team. You both have... Interesting personalities and lastly you both like to attack when threatened.

Helga: Hmm, maybe we do have a lot in common.

Arnold: I told you.

Helga rolled her eyes.

Helga: Anyways, how are you going to get your parents to let you go away for a whole week? Isn't your mom going to be looking for you?

Arnold: I'll just tell them I'm going to see Arnie. It doesn't sound too suspicious.

Helga: Wouldn't Arnie's parents look for you?

Arnold: No, Arnie doesn't have parents.

Helga: Oh.

Arnold: Yeah… Anyways, what about you?

Helga: My parents won't even know that I'm gone. I do need to leave quickly though because Olga is supposed to be coming to visit as well.

Arnold: Oh no.

Helga: Yeah, I definitely don't want to be here for that.

Arnold: So, when are we leaving?

Helga: Tonight. Have your shit packed and ready to go. I'm going to be over a little early because I have some shopping to do before we go.

Arnold: Yes ma'am.

Helga: Good. Bye Football Head.

Helga said as she entered her house. When she was finally in her house Arnold made his way back to his home. When he eventually made it home, he walked straight into the kitchen to see his parents talking at the table.

Arnold: Hey Mom and Dad.

Stella and Miles looked over to see Arnold.

Stella: Hey Arnold.

Miles: Hey Arnold.

Stella: How was school?

Arnold: It was okay. Can I visit Arnie for my school break?

Miles: I don't see why not. Stella, can he go?

Stella: Sure. When are you coming home?

Arnold: Tuesday?

Miles: Okay, have fun and stay safe.

Stella: Wait a minute... You're going to miss school if you come back on Tuesday. You can't miss school.

Arnold: No, we have those days off.

Stella: Hmm, okay then, that's fine. When are you leaving?

Arnold: Tonight.

Stella: How are you getting there?

Arnold: Gerald is going to drop me off since he's heading down there anyways.

Stella: Okay, see me before you go. I'll give you some money.

Arnold: Okay, thank you.

Arnold then made his way to his room to begin packing his stuff…

As Helga was packing up her belongings, she suddenly heard a knock on the door. She rolled her eyes before answering the door.

Helga: Enter

As the door opened Pheobe suddenly walked into the room.

Pheobe: Hey Helga.

Helga turned around and looked at Phoebe.

Helga: Pheebs? What are you doing here?

Pheobe: I thought, I could come and see you before Gerald and me take off.

Helga: Where are you two going?

Pheobe: He's invited me out for dinner. He wanted to ask me something.

Helga: Oh, okay.

Helga turned around and finished packing up her stuff for her trip with Arnold.

Helga: So why are you here?

Pheobe: I just wanted to hang out, with you for a few. Is that okay Helga?

Helga: Yeah, I guess. I mean it's no snot out of my nose.

Pheobe: Are you excited for Geno's party?

Helga: Yeah, I guess. Are you going?

Pheobe: Of course.

Pheobe then smiled while sitting on the bed as Helga was finishing up packing her stuff. As Helga was packing up her stuff Pheobe noticed Helga was packing a lot of sexy lingerie. Pheobe then looked confused.

Pheobe: I thought you were going to see your grandma.

Helga: I am, why do you ask?

Pheobe: Well, why would you be packing sexy lingerie to visits her? Unless that's not where you are really going?

Helga stayed silent, and Pheobe smirked.

Pheobe: So where are you and Arnold going?

Helga rolled her eyes and turns to face Pheobe.

Helga: Arnold and I aren't going anywhere.

Pheobe: Then why would you be. packing lingerie to see your grandma? That doesn't even make sense.

Helga: Maybe I just want to try them on because I never wore them before.

Pheobe rolled her eyes.

Pheobe: When are you both going to drop this act and tell us you're dating? I promise you; we won't tell anyone.

Helga: Arnold and I are not dating. Geez, what is up with everyone's fascination of wanting Arnold and me to date. We aren't dating.

Pheobe: Okay Helga, I'll wait till you both are ready to come out and say it.

Helga: Ugh. Whatever Pheobe.

Suddenly Pheobe hears her phone buzzing, when she looks at it; she notices a text from her mom. Phoebe then gets off of Helga's bed and makes her way to Helga's bedroom door.

Pheobe: Sorry Helga, I have to get going. My mom needs me.

Helga: Alright Pheebs, see you at the party.

Pheobe: Bye Helga.

Helga: Goodbye.

Pheobe then leaves the room leaving Helga alone. Helga then sighs.

Helga: She definitely knows...Smart ass.

A few hours later, Helga was finally done packing her stuff for her little trip, she then went down the stairs to go put her stuff in her car. As she was bringing her duffle bags down Bob noticed her.

Bob: Going somewhere?

Helga: What gave that away?

Miriam: But Helga, Olga is coming next week. She really wants to see you.

Helga: Damn, maybe next time Miriam.

Miriam: But Helga, you say that every time.

Miriam said while coming out of the kitchen with a 'smoothie' in her hand.

Helga: Look, I already have plans. I can't be bothered with this bullshit.

Bob: Listen here little lady, you're going to stay here and see your sister Olga. She has news for us and wants to tell us something.

Helga: The hell I'm not.

Helga then walked out of the door and put her stuff in her car. After she put her stuff in her car, she ran back into her room to grab her black mini bag she always brings with her. On her way out of her room Bob was standing in front of the door. Helga rolled her eyes.

Helga: What do you want Bob?

Bob: You have to stay here to see Olga.

Helga: Okay fine, let me just get my stuff out of the car. I'll be right back.

Bob: Okay.

Bob moves from in front of the door so Helga can go out of the door to grab her stuff. After Helga goes to her car, she gets behind the wheel and starts up the car. After she starts up the car, she takes off leaving her home behind.

Bob: That dang girl.

Miriam: She took off, didn't she?

Bob: Yup.

Miriam: Of course, she did. Helga...

Meanwhile Arnold was in his room packing his stuff, getting ready for his road trip with Helga. He hasn't told anyone, but he couldn't get Helga off of his mind. Ever since they shared that kiss Arnold has been really craving for Helga. He couldn't talk to any of his friends about it because Helga and Arnold didn't want the school to know, but he needed to clear his head somehow. After Arnold was finished packing his stuff for his trip, he went out of the room to find his dad. When he found his dad outside in the backyard, he went to sit next to him. Miles noticed Arnold sitting next to him and looked at him.

Miles: Hey Arnold.

Arnold: Hey Dad, can I uh ask you for advice...

Miles: Sure, is everything okay?

Arnold: Yeah, it's for my friend. I don't know what to do so I need help to help them.

Miles: Okay…

Arnold: So, my friend Justin has uh... A crush on our other friend...Heather.

Miles: Okay.

Arnold: So Heather is sort of a bad girl... Well used to be, she's not much of a bad girl anymore. I mean she's calmed down a big, sort of.

Miles: Okay?

Arnold: Anyways, So Heather used to bully my friend... Justin.

Miles: Okay Arnold, does this story have a point? I don't get what the problem is.

Arnold: Yeah, I'm just making sure you understand Dad.

Miles: Okay.

Arnold: Anyways, Justin and Heather's best friends are dating so they decided maybe they should get along and start being nicer to each other. It was going well until Justin started to develop a crush on Heather.

Miles: Did Justin tell Heather?

Arnold: No. Anyways as they were hanging out, they had kissed about two times by 'accident' they said it was a 'heat of the moment.'

Miles: Did Justin think it was a 'heat of the moment?'

Arnold: No, Justin likes Heather, so he liked kissing her.

Miles: Okay.

Arnold: Now a few days later they hang out and don't talk about the kiss that they've shared.

Miles: Has Justin tried talking to Heather about the kiss?

Arnold: Yes, but Heather says, 'It was a heat of the moment, it didn't mean anything.' When clearly that is not true.

Miles: Maybe Justin and Heather should get together and talk and talk about the kiss they shared. Now who kissed who?

Arnold: The first time Justin kissed Heather. Then the second time Heather kissed Justin.

Miles: Well, if Heather kissed Justin the second time, she might like Justin.

Arnold: The kiss has been driving Justin crazy. He wants more but he isn't sure if Heather would want that either.

Miles: I think they should talk it out.

Arnold: Then what?

Miles: And see how they both feel about each other. If it's meant to be then it's meant to be, then if not just stay friends, even if it does hurt.

Arnold: Okay, thanks Dad. That really helped.

Miles: You're welcome son, just try and talk to whoever it is.

Arnold: What?

Miles: Arnold, I'm not an idiot. You don't have a friend named Justin or Heather.

Arnold rolled his eyes while getting up from his seat.

Arnold: Please don't tell mom. You know how she is.

Miles: Your secret is safe with me. It's a man's business.

Arnold: Right.

Arnold said, rolling his eyes.

Arnold: Anyways I better get going. I don't want to miss my train.

Miles: Tell Arnie I said hi.

Arnold: Will do Dad.

Miles: Oh wait.

Miles reaches into his pocket and pulls out his wallet. He pulls out two thousand dollars from his wallet and hands it over to Arnold. Arnold looks confused.

Arnold: You're giving me two thousand dollars?

Miles: Yeah, don't tell your mother though.

Arnold smiled and said bye to his dad. After he said his goodbyes to everyone in the boarding house, he then went outside to meet Helga. Arnold put his stuff in Helga's car, and they went on their way for their trip together...

A few hours later Helga and Arnold were at the mall looking for outfits for Helga. While Arnold was following Helga, he couldn't help but to look at her walk away. Arnold loved to see Helga coming but loved watching her walk away.

Helga: This is a nice color, isn't it?

Arnold looked up at the dress Helga was talking about. It was a dark purple, sleeveless dress that showed a lot of cleavage and skin.

Arnold: Yeah, I guess.

Helga rolled her eyes.

Helga: I should've gone shopping then went to pick you up. You're not even helping.

Arnold: Sorry Helga, I mean we both have different fashion tastes.

Helga rolled her eyes.

Helga: Come on, I just need to pick up my lingerie then we can hit the road.

Arnold: Lingerie? What's that?

Helga: Bras and Underwear, Arnoldo. Geez, you've had girlfriend and grew up around women. How do you still this dense?

Arnold could feel his face blush. He has seen Helga in her bras and underwear before, but he never thought he would have to go shopping with her to grab some.

Helga: You can go and wait in the car if you want too, Football Head.

Arnold: No, it's fine. Let's just go.

Helga chuckled while starting to make her way to the store to pick up her lingerie. A few hours had passed by and the two were on their way downtown. While Arnold was driving Helga's car, Helga was now in the passenger seat looking out the window leaving Arnold deep in his own thoughts.

Arnold's thoughts: Maybe I should just ask her. I mean if she says no, at least we could still be friends. But at the same time, Helga still isn't vocal about her feelings. I mean even if she looks upset, she will still say she's fine… God why is this kind of thing always confusing.

Arnold sighed and then rubbed a hand through his hair. He then begins looking for a place to park so Helga and Arnold could have a chat. Helga noticed this and looked confused.

Helga: What are you doing? We have to get going.

Arnold: We need to talk Helga.

Helga: So then talk, genius.

Arnold: We can after I find somewhere for me to park the car.

Helga rolled her eyes.

Helga: We are going to be late if we don't go now.

Arnold: Helga, the party isn't until tomorrow night. We have time to still make it to the motel.

Helga rolled her eyes once again. A few minutes later Arnold had found somewhere to park the car. He turned to Helga looking at her.

Arnold: We need to talk.

Helga: About?

Arnold sighed.

Arnold: About the kiss…

Helga: What kiss?

Arnold rolled his eyes and turned his body to face Helga.

Arnold: Helga, you can't expect us not to talk about it.

Helga: Yeah, I can actually.

Arnold: Well no. We kissed.

Helga: So?

Arnold: We have to talk about where we go from this. I mean it's awkward now, since it's happened.

Helga sighed and rolled her eyes.

Helga: Look, I'm sorry it won't happen again. Okay?

Arnold: I want it too. I actually liked it. It felt... right.

Helga's head quickly turned to face Arnold.

Helga: Y- you liked our kiss.

Arnold: Yeah... I did. Did you?

Helga turned her head away blushing. She hasn't stopped thinking about the kiss that she and Arnold have shared. I mean after all; Helga was in love with Arnold. No matter if she wanted to admit it or not, she will always have a soft spot for Arnold.

Helga sighed and then faced Arnold, looking him in his green eyes.

Helga: I did.

Arnold smiled and then grabbed Helga's hand to hold it. Helga looked up into Arnold's eyes and smiled.

Helga: So, if we liked the kiss, we shared... Where does that leave us?

Arnold: I'm not sure... But I'm sure we'll figure it out. After all, the most beautiful gifts can come in the plainest box.

Helga and Arnold smiled at each other and then started up the car heading downtown…

A few hours later Arnold and Helga were in a cafe shop eating some food and talking.

Helga: And then Bob said, "You better stay here little lady."

Arnold: Well Helga, Olga is your sister.

Helga: An annoying one. If it's not perfect for her she literally cries. What a baby.

Arnold: You never seemed to like her much either did you?

Helga: I love her because she's my sister but liking her as a person? No.

Arnold: At least you love her.

Helga: To an extent.

Arnold: Helga!

Helga laughed.

Helga: I'm kidding… somewhat.

Arnold rolled his eyes while Helga laughed. Suddenly a waiter comes to their table.

Waiter: Hello, would you like to buy a rose for your girlfriend?

Arnold and Helga looked confused at each other.

Arnold: Sure, if I had one.

Waiter: Had one?

Helga: We aren't dating you moron. We're just friends.

Waiter: Oh. Well, if that's the case ma'am, would you be interested in-

Helga: No thank you, now goodbye.

The waiter walked off leaving Helga and Arnold alone. As they were finally alone Arnold looked up at Helga.

Arnold: Ya know...

Helga: What?

Helga said, looking up at Arnold.

Arnold: Every time we go out to eat, you're always getting flirted with.

Helga: I can't help that I'm a hot piece of ass.

Arnold smirked, then looked up at Helga.

Arnold: It's not just your 'ass.' Helga.

Helga's eyes widened as she was blushing. Arnold laughed and grabbed Helga's hand to hold it.

Helga's thoughts: Did Arnold just called me hot?

Helga looked away, while Arnold smiled.

Arnold: Are you ready to go Helga.

Helga nodded her head yes. After Arnold smiled at Helga one more time Arnold and Helga got up from their seats and went back to driving on the road. The only difference was Helga was behind the wheel while Arnold was in the passenger seat. As Arnold was sleeping in the passenger's seat Helga was driving while thinking among herself.

Helga's thoughts: These last days have been crazy between Arnold and me. I mean we kissed two times, and we hold hands a lot… I wonder if he has feelings for me. I mean you wouldn't kiss someone you don't have feelings for... Right? You wouldn't be touchy-feely with someone you saw 'as a friend' right? Unless he's just trying to get me to have sex with him. But Arnold isn't like that at all. He's a gentleman, he's always looking out for others before he looks out for himself. That's why I fell in love with him over the years. He was always so caring, and ya know... Everything I'm not. I mean don't get me wrong, I can be nice and soft, but I don't show that side because that's just not me. I'm mean and reckless, that's just who I am.

As Helga was speeding on the road Arnold had finally woken up from his little nap. He started to stretch his body, making Helga's mind flutter with dirty thoughts. Helga always had dirty thoughts when she's near Arnold. Dr Bliss, her therapist, told Helga that it was okay to have naughty thoughts. She was a growing adult. It's going to happen. As long as she didn't act on them without consent, she should be fine.

Helga sighed as she tried to stay focused on the road, but her mind wasn't letting her. Her body was craving for Arnold, and she couldn't help it. Helga sighed once more before Arnold looked over and touched her thigh. Since Helga was wearing a short shorts, she could feel Arnold's hand on her thigh.

Arnold: Are you okay?

Helga: Huh?

Arnold: You seemed... unfocused.

Helga: No, uh... I'm fine.

Arnold started to stroke Helga's thigh lightly, making Helga really excited. She began to breathe heavily until she pushed Arnold's hand away. He looked at her confused then Helga sighed.

Helga: I'm fine Arnold, it's just...

Arnold: What?

Helga: I... I just don't want to be touched right now... Okay, geez. Just keep your hands to yourself.

Arnold smiled.

Arnold: Okay Helga, I understand.

Helga sighed then turned her head back to the road….

A few hours later Helga and Arnold were at the motel the two were planning to stay at, while they were staying downtown for their school break. The two went to check in first and then bring their bags in afterwards. When they entered the motel, the pair saw a desk with a woman standing behind it. Helga and Arnold walked up to the desk greeting the lady.

Helga: Hi.

The lady looked up at Helga and smiled.

Ladie: Hello, my name is Ladie. What can I help you for you today?

Helga: Hi, I had a room booked.

Ladie: Name please?

Helga: Pataki.

Ladie: Yes, I see it.

A few seconds later Ladie calls someone to show Helga and Arnold to their room. When they got to the room and opened the door, Helga could feel her heart beating.

Helga: Uh... I didn't request this room.

Dude: Yes, you did. Aren't you Pakai?

Helga: No, I'm Pataki.

Dude: My deepest apologies Mr. and Mrs. Pataki. We must've gotten confused. We gave your room to the wrong group.

Helga: Excuse me?

Arnold: Helga, we can just stay here it. It's okay.

Helga: No, it's not okay Arnoldo. I paid for a room with 2 beds. This room only has one bed. I want a refund.

Dude: Oh, we don't do refunds here.

Helga growled before Arnold jumped in front of Helga to hold her back from Dude.

Arnold: If I were you, I would run... Now.

Dude gulped and gave the room key to Arnold while he ran far away from Arnold and Helga. Arnold started to rub Helga's back calming her down; although it did work Helga was still mad (which is understandable)

Arnold: It's okay Helga, we're only going to be here for a week.

Helga sighed and entered the room.

Helga: How are two people supposed to sleep in one bed?

Arnold: It's okay Helga, you can take the bed and I'll take the couch.

Arnold said, putting a hand on Helga's shoulder. She then sighed while walking around with Arnold in the room. The two saw a small kitchen, with a stove, Microwave, a fridge and freezer combined into one, along with a table with 4 chairs around it.

Helga: This looks like my kitchen at home, expects everything works and there's actual food in the fridge.

Arnold shrugged while Helga rolled her eyes only to walk to the bathroom. It was a typical bathroom. It had a sink, a tub/shower, and a toilet. Helga and Arnold shrugged before leaving the bathroom, to find a door on the side of their bedroom/living room.

Arnold: What does that door lead too?

Helga: Only one way to find out Arnoldo.

Helga gulps and then opens the door to see an inground pool.

Helga: A pool?

Arnold: That's a weird thing for a motel to have.

Helga: At least that's one thing the website didn't lie about.

Arnold laughed.

Arnold: Come on Helga, let's go get the rest of our stuff.

Helga: Whatever Football head.

Arnold and Helga left their room to go grab their belongings. After they were finished, they were on the bed watching tv. As they were on top of bed Arnold started to cuddle with Helga. She of course was shocked but ignored it and continued to watch the tv. A few moments later he began rubbing her thigh. Helga sighed as she was starting to melt to Arnold's touch.

Helga's thoughts: If he doesn't stop, I'm going to explode…

Arnold smiled slightly at Helga and saw that her face was turning red.

Arnold: Helga are you okay? You look like you're burning up.

Helga's thoughts: You have no idea, Arnold.

Helga: Huh?

Arnold: Your face... It's red like an apple.

Arnold said, sitting up to look closely at Helga's face. Helga cleared her throat looking down.

Helga: Oh... It must be... uh... the heat.

Arnold: I'll go and turn the fan on. I wouldn't want you getting sick before Big Gino's party.

As Arnold moved off the bed Helga slowly started to get off the bed.

Helga: Don't bother, I'm going to take a shower.

Arnold: Okay, and while you shower, I'm going to order us some food.

Helga turned to look at Arnold while walking to the bathroom.

Helga: Okay, what are you getting?

Arnold: I was thinking of some burgers.

Helga: No, try something else.

Arnold: Okay, how about some fish?

Helga: Gross, are you trying to make me puke?

Arnold rolled his eyes.

Arnold: I saw a pasta restaurant while driving up here. Maybe we could try that.

Helga rolled her eyes.

Helga: Crimeny Arnold, I don't want to eat that shit.

Arnold: Then what do you want, Helga? You keep saying no to everything I'm suggesting, so surely you have something better in mind.

Helga: … I don't know.

Helga said, turning away from Arnold and crossing her arm. Arnold sighed and got up to hug Helga from behind. Helga was already excited from Arnold rubbing her thigh, now Helga's close to just jumping Arnold. Helga sighed while Arnold kissed her cheek.

Arnold: How about we just get a pizza and call it a night.

Helga sighed while grabbing Arnold's hand to hold it.

Helga: That's fine, as long as it's cheese and pepperoni.

Arnold: Okay.

Arnold said smiling. He then kissed Helga's cheek then let go of her. Helga sighed and then went to the bathroom…

As Helga was in the shower she couldn't stop thinking about how close Arnold and her have gotten. Yes, Helga has always dreamed of kissing Arnold and always being around him, but she never thought it would happen. She finds it weird and awkward that this is actually happening.

After Helga was done in the shower, she forgot to grab a towel. She sighed loudly before she screamed...

Helga: ARNOLD!

Arnold came rushing to the outside of the door.

Arnold: Helga are you okay? Are you hurt?

Helga: Can you grab me a towel and my duffel bag.

Arnold: Oh uh, yeah sure thing.

Arnold then went to the small closet that was in the room to grab Helga's duffle bag and a nice towel. He knocked on the door to let Helga know he was out there.

Helga: Arnold is that you?

Arnold: Yes Helga.

Arnold's thought's: Crimeny who else could it be?

Helga rolled her eyes then opened the door. She extended her hand/arm to grab the bag from Arnold. As Helga was reaching for her bag, she finally got it but unfortunately it had got stuck on the handle. Arnold was trying to help but Helga eventually got annoyed and pulled it off of the door; opening the door to expose her naked body to Arnold. Arnold gasped and Helga quickly grabbed a towel to cover herself up while blushing madly. She then slammed the door in Arnold's face leaving him alone with his own thoughts.

Arnold's thoughts: Seeing Helga naked was not on my to do list, but I'm glad I did get to see it. Maybe I should pretend I didn't see anything to not make things awkward. Even though I can't get it out of my head. God, she has gotten so curvy over the years…

As Arnold was thinking to himself, Helga walked out of the bathroom wearing some pink basketball shorts that go to her middle thigh along with a pink crop top to match. Arnold quickly turned away from Helga not making any eye contact with her. Helga then sighed.

Helga: Arnold, it's okay. I'm not mad.

Arnold then turned to look over at Helga.

Arnold: I didn't see anything, just your ankles.

Helga smiled.

Helga 's thoughts: At least he didn't see my Arnold tattoo I have on my left boob That would have been so awkward.

Helga then cleared her throat.

Helga: Whatever, where is dinner? I'm starving.

Arnold: It should be coming soon, I ordered it while you were in the bathroom.

Helga rolled her eyes then went to the kitchen's fridge. She saw two bottled of red wine and smiled.

Helga: How do you feel about wine?

Arnold looked confused.

Arnold: Wine?

Helga then closed the fridge and brought herself and the bottle of wine to the bed where Arnold was located. Arnold looked at the wine in Helga's hands.

Arnold: I'm not really a wine person. I like beer more.

Helga rolled her eyes.

Helga: Well, I'm drinking wine.

Arnold: Whatever you say Helga.

Helga rolled her eyes once more and then went back to the kitchen to grab a wine glass. When Helga came back from getting the wine glass, she sat on the edge of the bed to open up the bottle. After she opened up the bottle, she pours herself some and began to drink some wine.

Helga: Mm, wine is really a girl's best friend.

Arnold: I thought Pheobe was your best friend.

Helga: She is my best friend, but I love wine much more.

Arnold: Why?

Helga: Wine doesn't nag me to face my fears and do better. Phoebe does.

Arnold: Face your fears? What are you scared of?

Helga: That's a story for another day.

Arnold: Okay Helga. I understand.

Silence

Arnold: How did you get so obsessed with wine anyways?

Helga: Well, you see, Gino's family owns a wine brewery, and I was helping out for the summer; to make some money for college. So, I had access to free wine and Gino, and I would always drink some. I liked how it tastes so I started drinking it. Especially with Pizza.

Arnold: Is it really that good?

Helga: It's like grape juice but with some spice.

Arnold: It's probably going to be at the party, isn't it?

Helga: Yes, it is going to be at the party.

Arnold: Figured that.

Helga: Speaking of the party, what are you wearing?

Arnold: Probably my gray sweatpants and a black t-shirt.

Helga: Sweatpants? No, this is a formal event. You can't wear that.

Arnold: Wait... So, you're saying...

Helga: No Arnold, you can not show up in sweatpants. You have to wear a suit and tie. Gino is a formal kind of guy; you have to wear a suit and tie at his parties, or he will not let you in.

Arnold sighed and flopped back on the bed.

Arnold: Great, now I have to go suit shopping.

Helga: Nonsense, I packed a suit for you.

Arnold sat up and looked over at Helga confused.

Arnold: You did?

Helga: Yup.

Arnold...Why?

Helga: Because I knew you would do some shit like this. You have gotten lazy over the years Arnoldo. You used to wear that little sweater and Scotland shirt but now all you wear is sweatpants and a t-shirt everywhere.

Arnold: That's not true. Sometimes I wear jeans and a T-shirt or shorts and a T-shirt.

Helga rolled her eyes.

Helga: See this is exactly what I'm talking about. You put zero effort into your outfit.

Arnold: That's not true. I only dress nice for special occasions. You've seen me in a suit before.

Helga: Yeah, years ago.

Arnold rolled his eyes.

Arnold: Look, we can go shopping for suits and shoes tomorrow.

Helga smiled while crossing her legs.

Helga: Good because you are not going to my brother's party dressed in sweats.

Arnold rolled his eyes while turning in the bed.

Arnold: Whatever you say Helga.

Helga: I mean it Arnold. If you dress sloppy for his party, I'm never going to speak to you again. I will go back to making fun of your Football head ass immediately.

Arnold: Geez okay Helga.

Suddenly the two hear a knock on the door. Helga looks at Arnold while Arnold looks at Helga. Helga sighs and goes to see who is at the door. It is Dude holding a medium size pizza.

Dude: H-here's your pizza...

Helga cocked an eyebrow while looking up and down at Dude.

Helga: What's your issue?

Dude: N-nothing. Here's your pizza.

Dude hands to pizza over to Helga and runs off. She rolls her eyes and then shuts the door.

Helga: Men.

Arnold: Huh?

Helga walked to the bed with the pizza where Arnold was at and sat on the bed.

Helga: What's his problem?

Arnold: Who?

Helga: Dude.

Arnold: I mean Helga, you did try to kick his butt.

Helga: They gave me the wrong room, that I already paid for. So yes, when I found out I'm not getting that room; I was highly pissed off.

Arnold: Which is very understandable, but violence is never the answer.

Helga rolled her eyes then got up to go to the fridge. After she was done looking in the fridge, she pulled out a glass of wine. Arnold noticed this and smiled.

Arnold: Hey, can you grab me a drink out of the fridge.

Helga rolled her eyes.

Helga: Do I look like your mother? Get your own damn drink.

Arnold rolled his eyes and got up from the bed, while Helga smiled and went to the bed…

A few minutes later the two were eating some pizza while enjoying each other's company sitting across from each other on the bed.

Arnold: Then that's how we saved Lockjaw. I felt very proud.

Helga: God, that was the most boring story I ever heard.

Arnold rolled his eyes, while Helga was laughing while taking another bite of her pizza.

Arnold: You could've just stopped me, if you weren't interested.

Helga: I wasn't even listening to most of it to be honest with you.

Arnold rolled his eyes one more.

Arnold: Of course, Helga you only listen to you.

Helga: That's not always true. Sometimes I do listen to others.

Arnold: Really? When?

Helga smirked while looking Arnold in his eyes.

Helga: Ask nicely and you'll find out.

Arnold tilted his head out of confusion.

Arnold: I'm not sure I understand.

Helga looked back up at Arnold and smirked once more.

Helga: Like you said before Arnold 'It depends on the situation.'

Arnold's eyes widen while starting to blush.

Arnold's thoughts: Is she flirting with me? Do I flirt back?

Helga then sighed while flopping her back towards the bed laying down in it. Arnold smiled as she was laying down.

Helga: Ya know, life is fucking crazy.

Arnold once again looked confused at Helga.

Arnold: What do you mean?

Helga: It's just insane how fast we grew up. I remember being nine years old yesterday.

Arnold smiles as he laid next to Helga.

Arnold: Yeah, back then the only thing we had to do is wake up. Now a days we have to go to college, get a job, get married and have kids.

Helga rolled her eyes.

Helga: Fuck all of that.

Arnold: What do you mean?

Helga: I don't want kids or to get married. I just want to be free.

Arnold: Me either, I mean maybe if I meet the right person; then my mind will change. But so far, I like being single and free.

Helga: Yeah.

Silence

Arnold: I'm glad we took this trip together.

Helga smiled, then flipped her body so that way she was facing Arnold.

Helga: Why's that?

Arnold: Because I like being around you. You're an interesting person and you're just awesome.

Helga smiled.

Helga: Thanks Arnold. I like being around you as well.

Arnold's eyes widen.

Arnold: No way! Really?

Helga: Yeah. I have to admit, I've grown very 'fond' of you, over these last weeks. I actually started to like you as a person.

Arnold: Wow, Helga G. Pataki likes me as a person. I never thought I would see the day.

Helga rolled her eyes while smiling.

Helga: Oh, shut up.

Helga said taking a pillow and hitting Arnold with it. Arnold then grabbed the same pillow and threw it at Helga. She then took another pillow and put it on top of Arnold's face while slowly getting on top of him. Arnold laughed a bit and pushed Helga back towards the bed pinning her to the bed. Helga smirked and then used her legs to wrap around Arnold's pushing turning him and flipping him back to the bed with Helga now on top of him. As Helga was on top of Arnold, he then slowly leaned in looking at her smirking. Helga looked back at Arnold smirking as well.

After a few seconds of looking at each other, Arnold then leaned in towards Helga and kissed her. Helga smiled as she kissed him back. As the two were kissing Helga managed to use her hands to play in his hair, making Arnold smile. Arnold then brought Helga in closer moving to her neck, then collarbone making Helga moan.

Helga: Oh Arnold.

Helga said as she started to grind against Arnold making his 'friend downstairs' come to life. Arnold then smirked once more before holding Helga by her butt, grabbing it a bit rough and a bit gently. Helga's eyes widen as she continued to grind against Arnold. She had no idea Arnold could be so rough... she kind of liked it, a little bit too much...

As Arnold was about to reach down to Helga's 'friend downstairs' Helga stopped him. Arnold looked confused.

Arnold: I'm sorry Helga. Did I hurt you? Are you okay?

Helga sighed.

Helga: Yes Arnold, I'm okay. It's just that... well... I never done anything like this before.

Arnold looked confused once more.

Arnold: What do you mean?

Helga sighed again while looking down at Arnold's chest.

Helga: I... uh... I never had sex before...

Arnold's eyes widen.

Arnold: Oh my god, Helga I'm sorry I didn't know.

Helga: No Arnold, it's okay. I mean I didn't broadcast it to the world, so you wouldn't have known.

Arnold: Yeah, but I shouldn't have made a move on you. I was being a pig.

Helga rolled her eyes.

Helga: Would you relax. I started it by grinding against you, making you hard.

Arnold blushed for a moment and then cleared his throat.

Arnold: Yes, but I reached down there and almost touched it. So, I'm sorry.

Helga: It's fine Arnold. Really.

Arnold smiled.

Silence

Arnold: So, wait... you're a virgin?

Helga looked confused at Arnold.

Helga: Yeah.

Arnold: But how?

Helga: I- I don't know. I guess I just wasn't ready.

Arnold chuckled.

Arnold: Good, you should lose it to someone you trust or love.

Helga looked confused.

Helga: You're not one?

Arnold sighed.

Arnold: No.

Helga: Oh.

Arnold: I regret it every day.

Helga tilted her head in confusion.

Helga: Why?

Arnold sighed while starting to play with Helga's hair now since it was coming out of its messy ponytail it was in.

Arnold: It wasn't out of love. I wasn't ready but I did it so she can be happy. Don't get me wrong it wasn't bad, and we both did finish but it wasn't out of love. I did it so she can be happy. Even if I wasn't happy. Now she has a part of me that I could never get back, ever. So, trust me when I say lose your virginity to someone who you love and trust, because once you do it... there's not going back.

Helga sighed.

Helga: I guess I'm staying a virgin forever then.

Arnold raised an eyebrow while looking confused at Helga.

Arnold: Why would you say that?

Helga chuckled.

Helga: Come on Arnold, I'm not loveable. Who would ever love someone like me?

Arnold's thought's: I would.

Arnold smiled.

Arnold: You just haven't looked in front of you yet.

Helga chuckled a little bit.

Helga: Touche'

Arnold smiled and then leaned forward to give Helga a kiss on her forehead.

Arnold: Come on let's go to sleep.

Helga rolled her eyes.

Helga: I'm not tired Football Head.

Arnold rolled his eyes while smiling.

Arnold: Fine, at least get off of me so I go to sleep.

Helga rolled her eyes and then got off of Arnold to lay next to him. Arnold smiled as he wrapped Helga in his arms holding her tight.

Helga: I hate your cuddles but like them at the same time.

Arnold laughed before pulling Helga in closer.

Arnold: You'll get used to it.

Helga laughed as she yawned.

Helga: Good night, Arnold.

Arnold: Good night, Helga.

Helga's thoughts: I love you.

Arnold's thoughts: I love you...

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