Ch8 The End of Another Day

Helga watches Rhonda's limo slowly disappear from sight, breathing a little sigh of relief. But it was suddenly cut off by a sound of one clearing his throat. She turns quickly, to notice an impatient Gerald motioning to his girlfriend, as she continues sitting on a bench, with her head down, almost crying. Helga rushes to her best friend.

"Oh Phoebs!" Helga almost chokes with sorrow, as she drops down to the ground next to Phoebe, putting her arms around her best friend. "I'm so sorry! How do you ever put up with me!"

Phoebe slowly lifts her head, but quickly gives Helga a light kiss on her cheek.

"Apology accepted. That's all I wanted from you." Phoebe chirps her happiness, as she wraps her arms around Helga. But Phoebe's demeanor changes to a little sadness, as she pulls back far enough to see Helga's face.

"I must admit. Earlier today, I did not believe I could forgive you. But as I watched how you were willing to try to make amends, by doing each of the boys a good thing, even though the boys were giving you a break, by not making it too harsh on you. I could tell you swallowed your pride, to do these things. I was even more amazed, when you gave advice to Harold. That was a wonderful thing to do. I even enjoyed the victory against the boys. I hadn't been this excited in a long time."

Phoebe suddenly rises up from the bench, as she raises her arms out to Helga.

"Best Friends?" Phoebe happily smiles. Helga rushes to Phoebe with her arms out, as they hug each other.

"Thanks, Phoebs." Helga sincerely says. "I would be lost without you."

Even though Helga is very happy at the moment, she still has a final task to complete...Arnold. Helga doesn't want to leave Phoebe, now that they have solidified their friendship. She slowly faces Phoebe.

"Uh…Phoebe…I…" Phoebe raises up her hand, while she slowly shakes her head smiling.

"I know, Helga. You still have to talk to Arnold. I understand. After all…my boyfriend is waiting for me, too." They turn to see Gerald waiting patiently, with his arms folded across his chest. When he sees Helga and Phoebe watching him, he slowly gives a smile with a wink of an eye. Phoebe smiles at Gerald, and briefly waves at him, as she turns back to Helga. "Maybe I could text you later?"

"I'll try, Phoebs. But if I happen to forget, I know Arnold will insist that I text you, so it's in the bag."

Phoebe runs up to Helga fast, to give her a quick hug, before trotting back to Gerald. He gives her a quick kiss, before they depart, each waving to Helga. She waves back in return. She watches them slowly disappear. She signs, as she slowly walks in the direction where Arnold was last seen.

"Helga!" The lone voice suddenly says.

Helga turns to the direction of the voice, only to find Nadine walking quickly up to her, with Sid behind, with a sexual appetite on his face. Before she gets to Helga, she keeps repeating the same phrase.

"Stop that!"

Nadine tries to cover her backside, as Sid keeps making …well…almost lewd comments about her dress and lovely legs. Nadine walks around Helga, so she and Sid are on either side of Helga. She speaks quickly, as if she has no time left.

"Helga, I want to apologize about our confrontation earlier today. I just felt I had no control over this situation. But you really have the ability to make shrewd decisions. I need to get used to your behavior, even though the only thing we have in common, is our boyfriends are in the same band. But I'm willing to try." Helga feels as if she just added another ally to her side.

"I understand, Nadine" Helga sincerely says. "I hope I'm not being too bold about it, but we will meet soon, since Rhonda will be having a girls slumber party." Nadine's eyes suddenly grow large upon hearing this from her. Helga senses it, and speaks first.

"I know what you're thinking." Helga calmly says. "But Rhonda and I just patched things up, when she offered to invite me to her slumber party, without telling you first. She will contact you soon about it. I hope you understand."

"Don't worry about it, Helga." Nadine sincerely says. "Rhonda and I don't always tell each other's news first. There are exceptions. But I'm looking forward to her invitation."

"I'm glad to hear it, Nadine. I have a feeling that this is going to be a blast."

Nadine and Helga smile at each other with satisfaction, only for it to be interrupted by Sid, who is very close to Nadine, without her realizing it, until now.

Nadine, in reality, has mixed feelings about Sid's behavior, since she has dignity. Yet, at the same time, enjoys the attention she is getting from him. She does a very quick low scream, as she walks, almost runs away from him. Sid is about to follow, when Helga stops him.

"Sid!" Helga tries to get his attention. Even though he couldn't move anymore, he gazes heavily at Nadine with desires. "What's wrong with you!" Sid suddenly comes out of his trance, as he speaks for the first time.

"She's…so…lovely." Sid sighs with a smile.

Helga, in a way, understood Sid's behavior, since Nadine is very pretty in her dress. But at the same time, he needs to have respect for her.

"Yea, she is." Helga admits. "But you have to treat her with respect."

"But she's never looked this way, before." Sid says with a little frustration. "Her loveliness, is driving me crazy!"

"Alright, Sid." Helga tries to keep her composure. "Why don't you wait until we have dinner tomorrow, so you can have a chance to cool off."

"I guess I have no choice." Sid sadly says, as he's about to turn to leave. But Helga gently halts him.

"This is a new side of Nadine, that you've never seen before. And you seem to like her this way. Have a good time with her at dinner tomorrow night. But after dinner, why don't you two find some place to talk. I'm sure both of you need to talk about your feelings. Give it a chance. She's quite a girl."

Sid's mind seems to be absorbing all the information of Helga. He also has an idea, too.

"When we're at dinner tomorrow night, could you, when you can, watch me, to make sure I don't do anything…uh…inappropriate…to Nadine." Sid thoughtfully says. Helga smiles upon hearing this suggestion.

"I like it, Sid. At least you are showing me, that you want this relationship to work." But Helga suddenly has a stern look on her face. "But remember, my little pipsqueak. Not only will I be watching you, but Nadine's best friend will be watching you, too. You don't want to get Rhonda angry." Sid's expression suddenly perks up upon hearing Rhonda's name.

"No, No…I'll really make sure to be good, and to try to find out more about Nadine's feelings."

Sid quickly turns to walk away. But he stops suddenly. He slowly turns around to face Helga one last time.

"Thanks, Helga" Sid thoughtfully says. He continues to watch Helga in awe. "Arnold's a really lucky guy, to have someone like you." Helga smiles.

"We really are lucky, to have each other. And I hope you and Nadine will feel the same."

Sid smiles upon hearing this, and nods his head in agreement, before he turns to slowly leave. Helga watches Sid and wonders if he and Nadine have a chance. She hopes so.

As she walks, Helga suddenly hears a low scream. She races fast in the direction of it. She couldn't believe what she sees. Arnold is holding Sheena, as he tries to kiss her. Confused and angry, she runs very fast to the threesome, since Eugene is just watching. Just before she makes contact with Arnold, he pulls Sheena up, who suddenly begins to laugh.

"Arnold! You're playing the part of a villain so well, it took the breath out of me!" Sheena still catching her breath, from the encounter.

"Great Job, Arnold!" Eugene says enthusiastically. "You must play the part!"

"What's going on, Football Head?" Helga asks in confusion and a little anger.

Arnold turns to Helga with a little surprise. But relaxes, once he sees her. He smiles with his half-lidded eyes.

"Oh, I was just trying out for the part of Eugene and Sheena's new play. They seem to think I'm good."

Helga breathes a sigh of relief, but anxiously looks at Arnold, since they haven't settled their differences. Eugene and Sheena could sense Arnold and Helga needing some private time.

"We can talk more about it later, Arnold." Eugene calmly says.

"I like the direction it's going. See you guys later." Arnold says to the couple.

Eugene and Sheena smile, as they turn to walk away. Arnold watches with a smile, while Helga seems to finally understand, watching the couple walk away.

As they're walking, Eugene is deep in thought. Sheena notices his demeanor.

"What is it, Eugene?" Sheena thoughtfully asks. Eugene comes out of his thoughts, halting Sheena, as he turns to face her, looking at her very closely. She sees an expression in him, she has never seen before.

"Well…uh…" Eugene is at a loss for words. "You know, Sheena?" Eugene slowly says, as if he's figuring out the right words. "The guys are right." Sheena isn't sure what to think about his sudden conversation, but listens. "You and the other girls dresses make your legs look as if they are going up and up…to…forever." Eugene slowly tilts his head a little, as he looks at Sheena's dress, with a little desire. Sheena suddenly realizes what Eugene is commenting, especially as he continues to gaze in an upward direction up her legs, and with mixed emotions of surprise, anger, and flattery.

"Eugene!" Sheena says with surprise, as she tries to cover her backside, only to make it worse by flaring up her dress in front of Eugene, who shyly turns away embarrassed, even though he's tempted to gaze at her more.

"Sorry…Sorry." Eugene quickly says to hastily make amends to this situation. "It's just…I have never seen your legs …this way...so sexy." Even though he tries to not look, his desire suddenly takes over, as he gazes at her lovely legs. Sheena suddenly becomes touched by this response. She slowly smiles.

"Eugene…." Sheena's compassion is now being brought to the surface. "I've known you for so many years, and you have given me your first sexual complement. You really flatter me." She slowly walks to him, as she places her arm around his shoulder. "Tell you what." She makes an unusual proposal. "When it's the right time, I could wear this dress for you." Eugene slowly shakes his head, as he smiles.

"No, Sheena. Today is an exception, for you wearing this dress, without anything included. I don't know if I'm even ready, to take on your proposal. But I do like our present situation that is in front of me. Come on." He gently takes Sheena's hand. "Let's walk around for a while, before going home. You might find this hard to believe, but I want to show you off." Eugene smiles with pride.

"Oh come on, Eugene." Sheena doubtfully says. "You must be kidding."

"I'm not." Eugene says in a serious tone, as he slowly returns his smile. "Let's continue walking. And when people see us, heads will turn. They will gaze upon you, as they watch in awe, of the beauty that's with me."

Sheena is dumbfounded, but she slowly smiles at Eugene, as they walk away hand in hand.

Arnold watches, from afar, as he sees Eugene and Sheena walk away together, giving a big smile to this couple. Helga watches Arnold, but she feels that she must finish this last task, and find out what becomes of their relationship. She sighs heavily, slowly shaking her head.

"Ok Football Head. I've done everything you asked. What more do you want?" A tired and weary Helga says.

Arnold's back faces Helga, and does not move, as he continues to be silent. He slowly turns around to face Helga and begins to walk to her, with no expression on his face. When he is face to face with her, he suddenly places his hands on her cheeks, as a warm smile appears on his face.

"Everything I wanted. And then some." Arnold lowers his head to meet the lips of his muse, with a loving kiss. Helga slowly moves away from Arnold with a smirk on her face.

"Well, it's about time, Arnoldo." Helga sarcastically says.

"There's hope for you yet, Helga" Arnold amusingly says.

Arnold pauses, as he slowly realizes about his and the other guys weakness, that the girls used on them.

"I was trying so hard to find out what you and the rest of the girls could do, to break down the bands concentration, but I never could figure it out. But it was so obvious. All I can say Helga, is that you're right. Sex is the guy's weakness. But we had it under control mostly, until Harold made his demands and messed things up. But because of your advice to Harold, there's still a chance for him and I thank you. You know? You're getting good qualities from me, so you're becoming like me much more."

"No I'm not, Football head. I'm a Pataki." Helga says with annoyance. "I make my own rules." But her expression softly changes. "But…you're welcome, about Harold."

For the first time, since the uh…bongo incident, Arnold notices Helga's short black dress.

"I must admit, Helga. Your dress really puts me in a struggle, to continue being a gentleman. I guess I'm human, too. But I want to have control, not only myself, but for the rest of the guys, when it's about sex."

Helga, for the first time, feels a little more confident and doesn't have to worry about the guys being so successful in the band, since she, and the rest of the girls, know how to control the guys, over this one thing. She slowly smiles at Arnold.

Helga deliberately swishes her dress, flaring up a little in Arnold's direction, causing him to blush a little, while turning his head away from her. Helga continues to smile with satisfaction.

Arnold faces Helga again with a confusing, almost frustrated look on his face.

"How to you girls keep the desire of sex under control way better than the guys?"

Helga slowly shakes her head at Arnold's question, and replies with confidence.

"The girls, even myself, have wants and desires, too. We just know how to keep it better under control, until the right time."

"But when?" Arnold asks Helga with doubt. She suddenly realizes that Arnold, just like any guy, doesn't have to worry about the one important thing that girls do. She sighs and slowly shakes her head in disbelief.

"You really don't understand, Arnoldo. A very important reason we have more control, is because we don't want to get pregnant, you idiot." Arnold's green eyes blink a few times, as he's slowly digesting this news. His eyes suddenly become wide, as if he finally understands.

"You're right, Helga. I am an idiot. I should have known better. But…its just…these…urges." Before Arnold could say anything more, Helga intervenes.

"Well Football Head, I guess it must be a challenge, with your hormones, to keep it under control. But we'll figure it out." Helga adds food for thought. "Sheena and Nadine are almost willing to tonight. I think Eugene will keep it in check. Sid might push it a little, but Nadine has it under control, to make him wait a little while longer."

Arnold continues to gaze heavily at Helga's sexy dress, and enjoys the desire and passion that he feels for her.

"Well…Your dress really makes you look gorgeous."

"Really?" She does a quick turn, to flare out her dress very briefly, as she continues to flirt and give Arnold a run for his money, when it comes to sex.

"Will you stop it, Helga!" Arnold's frustrating and hot desire for Helga briefly escalates, in which he tries to keep it under control.

"Why?" Helga continues her flirtation. "You already know what's underneath." Helga continues to sexually frustrate Arnold.

"Oh, so you want round two of bongo mania?" Arnold counters back, while he motions his hands to a bongo beat.

"You had your fill tonight, to last a long time." Helga shakes her head with a warm smile.

"But no more sex games, Helga. When we're ready, will talk about it, first. Ok?"

"Sounds like a plan, Football Head."

Arnold and Helga suddenly become emotionally and physically exhausted.

"Why don't we go home, Helga. I know you want to have some girl time with the other girls. Can you put up with a guy like me, for a little while, before you join the girls?"

Helga is a little surprised at Arnold's comment, but she slowly smiles.

"Oh, Arnold. I may want some girl time, after what I've been through, today." Helga moves in very close to Arnold and gently plays with his flaxen hair. "But I can still have quality time with a guy like you. But don't press your luck, Bucko." She suddenly messes up his hair.

"Understood, Helga." Arnold smiles, as he does a mock salute to Helga, who bursts out laughing.

As they begin to walk, Helga stops Arnold with a troubling question.

"Hey Arnold." Helga becomes a little uncomfortable as she fidgets, but continues. "Did you know, that we were behind that large bush, when the band was practicing today?"

Arnold's green eyes light up, as he slyly smiles, upon hearing this piece of information.

"Did I?" Arnold counters back with a question, as he begins to walk again. Helga's feelings are a mixture of doubt, frustration, as well as becoming more worried.

"Aw come on, Arnoldo." Helga almost pleads and begins to get worried. Arnold counters back.

"Now, Now, Helga." Arnold says, trying to correct her. "I told you, I don't like that name, but I will tolerate the name, Football Head." Arnold continues to walk, with Helga catching up to him.

"Quit changing the subject Arnol…" Helga quickly stops herself, from saying his nickname. But becomes frustrated, in the process. "Oh stop it! You know what I mean!"

"Maybe I'll tell you, when we're old and grey." Arnold continues to walk, trying to hold his laughter.

"Criminey! That's not fair, Football…" Helga has doubts, as to which nickname to not use. "Now you got me confused!" She becomes more frustrated.

"Life…Helga…" Arnold says, as he continues to laugh, "Is never fair."

Arnold runs away laughing, while Helga tries to catch up to him, heading in the direction of her home, after a long, exhausted day, making it an end of another day.

But tomorrow…is another day.

Until then…
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"The Doctor" by the Doobie Brothers

A/N… For the readers who were able to read this story, until the last chapter, I appreciate it. This story broke a couple of my personal ground rules. First…I wrote this story in chapter format for the first time, since all of my other stories were one-shots. Second…my rating was "T" rating, for obvious reasons, instead of "K", which all my other stories were rated.
One thing I did not change, in which this story, just like my one-shots, is a songfic.
I became a little daring, not knowing what the outcome would be.
If you can, I would like the readers opinion, either by review or IM, to let me know one way or another what you thought of this story.
Like Helga said to Harold…."Give me your best Shot!"
I want to know what you liked, as well as what I need to make improvements on. Your response would be greatly appreciated.