How It All Began... {Rewrite & Revise}

Chapter 4: Do You Remember?

Arnold's P.O.V.

I could remember how we met as if the vision were as plain as day. It was somewhat fuzzy, but I could remember small memory fragments. I sighed and shook my head as I gave her an apologetic look. Helga only smiled and cleared her throat. Well.. it went something like this...

*Helga's Flashback*

I was having a pretty messed up morning, but you can probably already guess why. My parents were idolizing Olga again over her piano playing, and I needed a ride to preschool. I approach my dad, asking him could he take me to preschool. He ignored me, waving me off as he continued to idolize my sister. Big Bob has always liked Olga more than me. He even mix up our names! I listened to them praise Olga more and more but in my head I knew I needed to leave otherwise I would be late.

I tugged on his light brown slacks "daddy, who's going to take me to preschool?" Of course, he waved me off and told me to go play. It was the last straw, and I knew dad wasn't going to take me. I stormed out of the living room and headed to the front door calling over my shoulder "I'm going to preschool!" in annoyance. Being 3yrs old and walking to preschool by myself I ran into a lot of problems on my way. Mud was splashed upon my bright pink overalls while a car was speeding by as I was waiting by the cross-walk. A big mean angry dog stole my lunch from my hands and ran away with it.

It was truly an awful day, but I proceeded on my way to preschool. Finally, arriving at preschool it began to rain and I had no umbrella to keep me from the rain showers. No one ever paid any attention to me especially not my family. However, there was one person who paid attention to me for the first time ever. Arnold. He had a little football shaped head with a blue hat on his head. A raincoat and rainboots to protect him from the wetness that fell from the sky.

My eyes were staring at the cold hard concrete of the streets until blue caught my eyes. It was an umbrella, and a boy holding it over my head with a smile so bright it reminds you of the sun. He shocked me when he said the very words i a light voice " I like your bow because it matches your pants." with that said his grandfather opened the door for him and he retreated inside the building. I was left speechless but happy that those words left his lips. I admired him for a while behind the glass door as I released a girly sigh.

*End Of Flashback*

"You were nice to me that whole day even though I had to..." she concluded even though she was lost for words I held her in my arms. I couldn't believe I had forgotten how I first met Helga in the first place. The memory seems so vivid and clear. I remember every sweet thing I ever done for her when we were in preschool. I complimented her even though she had mud all over her clothes, and I gave her my snack when Harold ate hers and teased her. I liked her then, but I didn't know what love was or anything. She seemed so sweet though and I wish I remembered that when we were in 4th grade.

Helga's P.O.V.

When I felt Arnold's arms wrap around me, it only made me wonder what was on his mind. I know that it was a hard time for me to remember that morning but I didn't think it would affect him this much. Before I knew it I felt his lips gently pressed against my forehead. "What's wrong?" I ask him wondering why he was being so affectionate towards me after retelling a memory. Arnold smiled of course and shook his head. "We have a lot of packed up for college. Are you nervous at all?" he asked me with his casual smirk

I shake my head and cross my arms over my chest " why would I be nervous it's just another school." I commented in annoyance. this caused Arnold to chuckle " Well because you and I both know what can happen. You might end up crazy drunk and I could catch some guy kissing your neck" he joked knowing he was being serious. It's adorable to see him jealous, and worried about me. " Arnold, you and I both know that we're meant to be. I wouldn't trade you for all the money in the world. No guy could ever replace you, and besides there are just some things that I find irresistible about you." I admit to him with a seductive smile in place as I gently crease his cheek.

"What did you say..?" he asked almost in shock of hearing me say something so sweet. I smiled feeling cocky and placed my arms around his neck " you heard me, now kiss me" I demanded knowing I caught him by surprise as I press my soft lips against his plump ones. His lips have the sweet taste of cotton candy each time I kiss them.

 After what felt like hours we pushed each other away trying to suck oxygen into our lungs. That wasn't the only reason why we pushed each other away, and I knew we shared the same thought. It wouldn't be a good time nor place for us to have our first time. No matter how badly I can hear my hormones screaming for him to not stop kissing me.

We both lie on the bed in silence until we hear Helga's mom call us down for a "family meeting". With a long sigh, we both hopped off of the bed and made our way downstairs. Arnold spun me into his arms stopping me from heading down the stairs. " What is it?" I asked as I stare into his deep green eyes

"I love you," he said with a smile kissing my cheek lovingly before taking my hand and leading me downstairs. "I love you too" I whispered but when we made it downstairs we saw more than a couple of familiar faces.