Arnold's Thoughts

Conquering Gossip

On his way to school, Arnold can't help but feel anxious to see Helga. Is this how it feels to love someone? Always excited to see them? Arnold thinks to himself with a smile, almost having a skip in his step. As he walks he sees Gerald making his way to school as well.

"Hey Gerald." He calls out. Gerald turns his way and waves as he walked to him.

"Hey man. What's up? I've been trying to talk to you since Saturday but you went MIA on me." he said with a worried tone.

"Sorry Gerald. A lot has happened and well... I haven't really checked my phone since you messaged me the day of the fair and almost screwed my kiss up." Arnold said so bluntly, causing Gerald to stop in his tracks and process what he said.

"You... Kissed Helga... Again?" he asked, amazed he was able to do it yet again. Arnold gave a smirk and nodded as he continued walking.

"And thats not all Gerald." Gerald snapped out of it and ran next to Arnold, keeping up with his pace while trying to listen closely. "She came over yesterday too" the football headed teen said still not done "and-" he was interupted by Gerald.

"Oh no man! You didn't!" he said with a horrified look on his face but still somewhat proud. "I mean, good for you man... I mean... No! No Arnold! You shouldn't be doing that yet! Y.. You aren't like this!" he said, making Arnold even more confused than he first was. Arnold grabbed him by his shoulders to keep him still.

"Gerald. What in the world are you talking about?" Arnold asked. "I was going to say that we got together, so were boyfriend and girlfriend. Nothing else." Gerald calmed down and Arnold let go of him. "What did you think I was going to say?" he asked, curious of Geralds reaction. Gerald scratched the back of his neck, embarrassed of his dirty mind.

"Ohhh nothing really. I just thought you guys had gone and done it... Thats all.. " he said. Arnolds face turned all red from the thought that is far from his mind.

"Gerald! NO!" Arnold yelled from being so shy of the thought. "You're too dramatic for your own good Gerald!" Arnold snapped, getting a apologetic look from his friend. He wouldn't lay a hand on Helga like that for a good while. Everything JUST happened. How is he going to do that now? Arnold started walking again, trying to ignore Gerlads teen hormonal thoughts. Gerald just followed.

"Sorry man. Anyways, I'm glad you finally figured out what you wanted." he said with a smile. Arnold turned to him, still a blush on and with a somewhat shy and upset look on his face. He took a breath and looked forward with a smile.

"Thanks Gerald. How'd it go with Phoebe?" He asked, getting a blush from Gerald.

"Awww man Arnold. I think you had all the luck cuz I made a fool of myself." the tall haired boy said with a sad look on his face. "but it somehow worked out cuz she pretty much said there will be a next time." no longer having a frown on his face but glad that he will get to spend time with her again. Arnold gave him a smile and put his hand on his best friends shoulder.

"I'm glad to hear that Gerald." he laughed. "If things turned out great for me. Then I'm sure things will fall into place for you too." Arnold put his fist up as they both smiled and did their signature handshake.

Once they got to school grounds, Arnold couldn't help but keep an eye out for Helga. He can't exactly explain the feeling but he just wants to see her already. Gerald notices Arnold looking around anxiously and just chuckles at the poor boy. He looks forward and sees Phoebe talking to Helga not far from them. He taps Arnold on the shoulder and points they're way.

"Aye Arnold. I think what your looking for is over there man." he smiles and laughs. Arnold looks and blushes that Gerald knows what he was doing but brushes it off with a smile as they make they're way to the girls.