Hey Arnold: A Dark Love Story-FanFiction

I'm in Love

Arnold:
I was really upset back there because this whole week has been horrifying, but that doesn't justify the words I said to you and I'm really sorry...
I-I think you're really beautiful and you're sweet, smart, overall amazing!
So you have every right to be angry with me.
If you want to beat me up, go right ahead.
But after you beat me up, I want to skip the rest of the day here and take you somewhere with me.

Helga:
Arnold...
I-What?! Skipping school? Since when did you become a rebel?

Arnold:
Yesterday.
If you're nervous going with me ...I understand.
I just thought you would want to since school is about to end for today and...I do owe you from hurting your feelings last night.

Helga;
I don't know.
Where will we be going?

Arnold:
To the park.
There's an area there that I used to sit alone at and listen to music. It's very beautiful and I wanna take you there...
Want to join me?

Arnold holds out his hand to Helga as he stares into her eyes.
Helga slowly grabs Arnold's hand.

So I'm assuming you have forgiven me and won't beat me up?

Helga:
Shut up.

Helga tries to hide her smile, but Arnold notices.
Together , they sneak out through the window.
Arnold ran with Helga holding her hand still.
They arrive at the park.
They sit on the grass near a beautiful pond.
Helga looks around.

Helga:
You're right, Arnoldo.
It is very beautiful here.

Arnold stares at Helga, who feels him staring at her. She looks at him back.

What?!

Arnold:
You are Cecile.

Helga covers her face.

Helga:
Oh, no. Not this.

Arnold:
So you DO remember our date.

Helga:
Of course I do!
It was a nerve-wracking night.

Arnold:
It was also very beautiful.

Arnold places his hand on Helga's, who blushes.

I never forgotten that night as the shoe you have given me is still in my room. I've hidden it away, where no one else can touch it. It is one of my closest possessions just like my blue hat and your pink book.

Helga;
Arnold, I'm sorry for pretending to be your pen pal.
I should've been honest with you at the time.

Arnold:
It's okay. I enjoyed our date.

Helga and Arnold look around before looking back at each other.

Helga:
Arnold?

Arnold:
Yes, Helga?

Helga:
Y-You know I don't mean to bully you, right?
I...I have insecurities of my own. Major insecurities that I need to work on.