Chapter 1
-A/N- Anyone remember Nikki? She was Malcolm's girlfriend for a couple episodes. This story takes place a short time after Season 4 Episode 6, "Forbidden Girlfriend."
Nikki ran her fingers through her shoulder-length blonde hair and knocked on the door of her boyfriend, Malcolm's, house. He had left his science book at her house the night before when they were doing homework together. She was just now returning it. Malcolm's mother, Lois, answered the door. Lois did not approve of her son and Nikki's relationship. "Hi, Nikki." She said, looking her over. "Do you need something?" Nikki half-smiled, "I was just wanting to give Malcolm's science book back to him. He left it at my house last night." Lois nodded, "Okay, well, Malcolm is at Stevie Kenarban's house right now. You can take the book to his room, though." She stepped aside to let Nikki through the doorway.
Nikki walked in and came face to face with Reese, Malcolm's older brother. He raised his eyebrows as he looked at her. "Hey, Nikki." Reese said. "What are you doing here?" Nikki held up the book in her hand. "I'm returning Malcolm's science book." He nodded and walked over to the couch where Dewey, the youngest brother, sat watching T.V.
Nikki went into the boys' bedroom and put the book on the desk. For some reason, the brief conversation she had shared with Reese had given her a tingly feeling in her stomach. She thought that Reese was very good-looking, but he wasn't exactly her type. He was a bully, he was a grade year older than her, and he was her boyfriend's brother. All of a sudden, a loud shriek coming from the living room interrupted Nikki's thoughts. She sighed and walked out of the bedroom. She was done returning the book, so she was free to leave. There was another loud shriek that filled the air. Nikki walked into the kitchen and looked in the living room. The irritating noise was made by Dewey, who was being put in a head lock by Reese.
"Give me the remote, Dewey!" Reese yelled. Dewey kicked and squirmed. "No! I was here fir-," He was cut off by Lois storming into the room. "What is wrong with you boys? I leave the room for one minute and you start fighting!" She walked closer to the couch. "Reese!" She yelled. "Let go of your brother right now, mister!" Reese let go of Dewey and sighed. Dewey sat up straight and scooted away from his older brother. Lois rubbed her temples. "Okay, boys, I have to work the night shift at the store tonight. Your father is in the garage if you need anything." She got her car keys and her purse. Then she left. Nikki raised her eyebrows. They had forgotten that she was still in the house. She sighed and walked to the door. She opened it and was almost outside when Reese turned around and looked at her. Nikki looked back at him and got another tingly feeling in her stomach.
"Nikki, wait..." Reese said, getting off of the couch and walking to her. Nikki stepped back inside and shut the door quietly. "What is it, Reese? It's getting late, my dad is probably wondering what's taking me so long." He smiled at her and his green eyes sparkled. Nikki smiled back and felt her heart start to beat faster. "You can stay for a few more minutes, can't you?" Reese questioned her, looking into her eyes. Nikki's cheeks turned pink and she quickly averted her eyes. "Uh...yeah, I guess I can stay for just a little while longer." She couldn't believe that she was agreeing to stay longer with her boyfriend's brother! Nikki took a deep breath. As long as Reese didn't try to make a move on her, it was completely harmless to hang out with him.
The two teenagers stood nervously looking at each other until Reese broke the silence. "You're really pretty, Nikki." Nikki smiled and felt very flattered. Coming from a bully, it meant a lot to her. "Thank you, Reese, that was really sweet of you." She felt her cheeks start to burn again. Dewey, who was still facing the T.V., spoke up. "Reese, I'm telling Malcolm you flirted with his girlfriend." Reese looked at the back of Dewey's head and blushed. "Shut up, Dewey! I wasn't flirting and if you tell Malcolm, I will beat you so bad your bruises will have bruises!" Nikki put her hand over her mouth and suppressed a giggle. Reese could be so mean, yet so funny. He turned back around and motioned for her to follow him.
Nikki followed Reese to the bedroom he shared with with his brothers. He turned on the light and shut the door. Nikki put her hands behind her back and shifted her eyes around the room. She desperately wanted to break the awkward silence, but she didn't know what to say. Reese sighed and walked a little closer to her. Nikki giggled lightly and looked at him. "So, Reese. Why did you want me to stay here longer?" Reese smiled and got even closer to her. Nikki smirked cutely and looked from his eyes to his lips. He put his hands on her waist and pressed his body against hers. Nikki gasped and before she knew it, their lips were touching.