Hey Arnold: A Dark Love Story-FanFiction

No sleep

Helga is sitting near where Arnold is laying down.
He opens his eyes and feels his forehead.
He turns and sees Helga by his side.

Arnold:
What happened?

Arnold rises alertly.

Where's Gerald?

Helga:
Arnold, did you forget? Gerald won't be coming back to school anymore.
He's in deep trouble, remember ?

Arnold lays back down and sighs.

Arnold:
And you...
Did you really have to fight Rhonda and Patty?

Helga:
They were asking for it, football head.
I only regret it now because you got hurt, but don't turn all mushy on me!
I-I just...

Arnold smiles at Helga.

Don't look at me like that, criminy!
I could've taken Patty's hit.
You didn't have to shield me.

Arnold:
I wanna shield you from anything that may cause you pain, Helga.

Helga blushes, but doesn't show it.
Arnold slowly reaches for Helga's hand, but Helga moves her hand away.

Helga:
Who said you could touch me?
You're supposed to be resting, anyways!

Arnold smirks at Helga.

How are you feeling? That punch really knocked you out.

Arnold:
I'm feeling okay. Thanks, Helga.
Did you check on how Phoebe is doing?

Helga:
(Sighs)
Yeah. She's not doing so good.
You know her and Gerald been together for a few years. They were really in love...

Arnold:
Yeah...

Helga and Arnold didn't make eye contact and were silent with each other until Helga spoke again.

Helga:
But man... seeing Phoebe single again would suck.
Maybe... Rhonda is right. You should try going out with her. Phoebe is a nice girl and you two would fit perfectly.

Helga looks away from Arnold again.

Arnold:
Me?? That wouldn't sit right with Gerald.

Helga:
Gerald wouldn't want Phoebe with anyone else.

Arnold:
I don't think Phoebe wants anyone else.
Besides, friends don't date each other's interests.
I know you're just looking out for Phoebe, but I don't like her like that.
We're just friends.

Helga:
Like me and you...
gotcha.

Nurse Shelley walks to Arnold and Helga.

Nurse Shelley:
Okay, Mr. Shortman. You're fine to head back to your class, but Helga I really recommend you stay here and let me treat your wounds.
You're a whole mess.

Helga:
Nah, I'll pass. This makes others intimidated by me.
Get what I'm saying?

Nurse Shelley:
Oh, okay, Helga.