While it's snowing,hold me tight

A very merry Christmas

Two days later it's finally Christmas Day. Helga is awoken by Gertie smashing pots and pans, and the aroma of food. Her stomach growls. 'I need some food!'she thinks to herself, realizing she hasn't eaten anything since yesterday's lunch. But as she tries to sit up, weight presses her down. She looks down to see Arnold's head snuggled against her back,his arms wrapped tightly around her torso,and his legs intertwined with hers.'Criminy! Are you kidding me?' She sighs and decides to just relax until Arnold wakes up.
Twenty minutes later, Arnold wakes up to find himself holding Helga under his grasp. He sits his head up and looks around, trying to see if Helga is awake."Glad to see you awake, Football Head."Helga says sarcastically. He jumps back a bit,letting her loose. His face turns red with blush."H-Helga! I'm s-sorry, I didn't-" "It's alright."she interrupts. She then sits up,cracks her back,and stretches."I'm gonna go hit the shower and get dressed. I'll see you downstairs."she says and walks out, only wearing underwear and a big shirt over. Arnold blushes even darker from seeing this. He covers his head with Helga's covers for a few more minutes until he finally drags himself out of bed.
After both teens showering and getting dressed, they both arrive downstairs to see all the borders laughing,talking,dancing,and arguing."Grandpa! What's going on here?!"Arnold shouts over the loud music into his grandfather's ear."It's Christmas, Shortman! Go enjoy yourself!"Phil exclaims . "Besides, your grandmother and I heard you two last night!"he says into Arnold's ear. Arnold's heart drops and his face blushes a deep red. Phil bursts out laughing and says aloud "Oh, I'm such a willy old coot!" "What's wrong?" Helga asks, putting a hand on Arnold's shoulder."Nothing."he says and shakes his head."Let's just go open our gifts and enjoy our day." Helga nods and follows him into the living room. The living room is set up just how Helga had remembered it from the Christmas in fourth grade when she found Mr. Hyunn's daughter for Arnold. She smiles at this memory, and sits down next to Arnold under the tree. "Okay Shortman, open your gifts!"Phil exclaims once everybody is gathered around. Arnold smiles and both blondes reach for a present, reading the tags which coincidentally had their names on it. They both ripped open their presents to reveal a smaller box. They both laughed and opened it to see matching necklaces. Helga just studies the small object, reading the text and smiling. Her necklace was half a heart and it had an "H" on it. Arnold's had an "A" on his, and when they both were put together, it made a heart that said "H+A". Both teens are quiet until Arnold gets up and hugs both his grandparents."Thank you so much." He says, joy swelling in his chest. Both Gertie and Phil smile to each other."No problem, Kimba!" Gertie says."Now let's get this Christmas party popping!" She shouts and the crowd cheers. Music is playing again and people are loud and laughing. Helga walk up behind Arnold and taps him on the shoulder."You wanna go someplace quiet?" She asks. Arnold smiles and agrees. Both teens sneak out the party with their coats and walk outside."So..where do u want to go?" Helga asks,her breath coming out white into the winter air."It doesn't matter."Arnold replies and looks down at his feet."Okay."Helga starts and grins."Follow me."she continues to grin and grabs Arnold's hand, making him follow her.
She leads him to the empty space where they went ice skating before. The snow is still fresh and soft, with more beautiful icicles. Both blondes are silent as Helga leads him to a wooden bench under a tree. They both sit and Helga just looks at him. "Arnold.."she mumbles."Yes?"he asks. She's quiet for a minute,but finally speaks."Thank you so much for going through all this with me. Thank you for being so patient and helping me. I honestly don't how or if i would ever have have gotten out of that situation without help. I mean,i always have Phoebe,but she's all the way in Japan right now. I'm so glad that faith put us together because i don't know if i could have ever been able to do this by myself...and I'm so thankful for you and everything you do. I-I love you Arnold! I love you so much!" Helga cries and hugs him tight. For the next few minutes Arnold rubs her back as they exchange "I love you's" and such. When Helga finally stops crying, she sits up and kisses Arnold hard."This has been the best Christmas I've ever had."she says and smiles. "Me too Helga. Me too..."
Author's notes:
Okay guys, I am REALLY sorry for not updating! I've been so busy and I had a terrible case of writer's block, but I am so glad that you all continue to keep reading and commenting. I love you all so much and I thank you. So keep reading,commenting voting, and ARNOLDXHELGA FOREVER!!! ~Brooklyndiva02