The Patakis

Trip back home

We were almost on our way back home. Arnold had decided to ride with us on our way back, wanting to spend more time with us. Of course his family understood and agreed to it. I was so happy to be able to spend more time with Arnold. To top it all off he ended up sitting in the back seat with me.

I couldn't help staring at his physical features, he ended up growing out his gold locks. His hair laid down on his face making them fall a bit in his eyes.
He also developed a rather strong jaw line. Oh my gosh he was just to sexy for words I sighed. I must have did it a little to loudly since Arnold had turned in my direction.

"You okay Helga?" Arnold asked while tilting his head to the side.

I started to burn up and scowled at him.

"Of course I'm fine, so stop staring at me." I growled.

"Well it just seems that your face is really red." He pointed out. Then he started to lift his hand and put it gently on my forehead. I of course was completely stunned and just stared at him.

"Oh my gosh Helga your burning up! Here have some of my water, it'll make you feel better." Arnold breathed as he started to reach for the water bottle in his bag.

Oh no I feel as if I'm going to faint. I mean me and Arnold sharing the same water bottle. It's basically like kissing him, not that I haven't kissed him before but still!!!

Arnold then scooted closer to me and had the water bottle close to my lips. He then put his hand back on my face, cupping my cheek.

"Come on drink this and you should feel better." Arnold said slowly. He gazed into my eyes, staring intently.

"Fine if it makes you happy football head." I drawled. I then lifted the drink to my mouth, and took a sip. It was really cold and fresh, so I decided to drink some more. By the time I was done It was only half of the water left in the bottle.

Arnold smiled. "I'm assuming you didn't have anything to drink huh?" Arnold chuckled.

"Or she is one of the sea creatures from the ocean. You know like the evil Ursula from the little mermaid." Gerald laughed.

"You do realize I can get out of this seat and throw your ass out into the traffic right?" I questioned him.

"Geez I was just kidding! No need to get hostile every time." Gerald smirked.

"Oh Gerald what am I'm going to do with you..." Phoebe giggles.

"I can think of many things you can do with me..." Gerald smirked.

Oh gosh...

I spit the water out, and most of it got on Arnold. But I could tell that he didn't pay no attention to it.

Arnold was completely flabbergasted and stared wide eyed. Phoebe's eyes completely grew to the size of large pizza. Her face couldn't get any darker than a tomato.

"I'm going to pretend I didn't here that." I muttered.

Then we all started to crack up. we continued to joke around and asked about Arnold's journey in the jungle. It was going all good until Gerald asked Arnold if he'd made any friends there.

"Oh yeah there was this really sweet girl named Malaya, she was awesome. I mean we practically spent everyday together! " Arnold replied happily.

Phoebe and Gerald looked at each other passing a hidden message between each other. I started to clench my hands and asked.

"Oh so you guys must have been very close huh?"

Gerald's eyes widened and was trying to tell Arnold to not answer by using hand signals. Though Arnold payed no attention, instead he continued to stare at me. After what seemed like forever Arnold grew a huge smile on his face.

"Yeah we were pretty much inseparable." Arnold replied.

Phoebe looked as if I was going to explode at any moment, having a hard time concentrating on the road. Gerald meanwhile looked as if Arnold had committed suicide.

My hands were squeezed so tightly to where my nails were digging into my skin. I was gritting my teeth, in order to bite back the scream that was ready to burst outside of me.

"Helga are you okay your face looks really red." He asked concerned.

He was about to reach for my face, but I smacked it away as if it was annoying insect.

"Don't touch me!" I growled.

Arnold looked completely shocked by my tone of voice and sudden mood swing.

"Wh- what's wrong I'm just trying to he-." Arnold said mid sentence.

"Just leave me alone football head, I never said I wanted your help!!" I shouted while turning my back to him.

Out of the corner of my eye I could see him about to rest his hand on my shoulder, before letting it fall slowly. He looked so sad and confused but turned his head away and gazed out the window.

I felt so bad for snapping at him but more angry that he had seemed to make a girlfriend. He doesn't understand the pain I'm feeling right now.

Phoebe tried to lighten the atmosphere by trying to turn on my favorite song. Though I just told her I didn't feel like listening to anything. So she turned it off, silently agreeing. She looked upset, so did Gerald.

We continued to ride the rest of the way in silence.

Eventually we arrived twenty minutes later. We all got out of the car silently, though I was the first one out ready to run inside. To get as far away as I could from Arnold. Just as I was about to turn the doorknob Arnold put a hand on the door.

"Helga please don't keep running away from me. I don't know what I did to offend you but I'm sorry. I can't stand you being upset with me." Arnold pleaded while gazing into my eyes.

"Really." I huffed, while crossing my arms.

"Yes, I was really hoping that we would be able to hang out more and get along. Please Helga!" Arnold said while leaning closer to my face.

"Alright, Alright! Just stop with that annoying face. You look like a puppy that's been run over." I replied.

Arnold's smile spread across his entire face.

"So were cool Helga?" Arnold asked happily.

"Humph I guess." I muttered.

Arnold was so happy that he picked me up and spun me around.

"Aghh Arnold put me down!!" I shrieked.

Phoebe and Gerald saw this and relief washed over their faces. Then they began to laugh whole heartedly.

"Come on you guys lets go into the party and let Arnold meet up with everyone." Phoebe said enthusiastically.

"Yeah Arnold everyone is waiting to see you again!" Gerald exclaimed.

Arnold laughed then agreed. before he went inside he took my hand in his then smiled a huge grin.

"Let's go you guys!" Arnold yelled before running inside with me trailing behind him. I was blushing so hard and trying not to think about the million goosebumps that I was receiving. I shivered, though in a good way.

Gerald and Phoebe trailed along before giving a loud shout.

"Yeah!!!!" They both cheered, as they ran in after us.