This is my take on things to come in Season 3. It all takes place after the Season 2 finale. I've never written a fanfic in my life but I'm obsessed with New Girl and love so many of the fanfics on here that I was inspired to try writing my own... comments are welcome. Also, I see a lot of people putting the, "I don't own New Girl," disclaimer before their fanfics begin so I'm gonna go ahead and do that too because I don't own New Girl either, I'm just a fan looking to kill some time until the new season starts. And I ship Nick and Jess hard... hope you don't hate my stuff:

Chapter 1

"Alright man, I'll see ya later." Nick says, snapping his phone shut as he enters the kitchen where Schmidt and Jess are sipping their morning coffee and tea. Casually, he steps behind Jess, placing a hand on her hip and kissing her neck as she blushes, her cheeks matching the delicate pink of her robe.

"Good morning Nicholas," she says sweetly, tilting her head toward him. "Are you hungry? There's fruit salad and I made some extra egg whites."

"Bleh, pass." he said scrunching his nose slightly at the suggestion of something healthy. "I'm not the fruit and egg whites type but thanks anyway."

"I know but ya can't blame a girl for trying... there's a breakfast burrito already in the microwave for you and the powdered donuts you like are in the cabinet."

Nick smiled at her, "Ooh really? Nice! Thanks Jess."

"What can I say, I know what my guy likes..." Jess says locking eyes with Nick and the corners of his mouth curve up as he smiles at her adoringly.

"Get a room." Schmidt says, annoyed at the sight of even the slightest affection between the two. "How can you two flaunt happiness in front of me at a time like this... I'm a man on the edge!"

"Seriously man, come on!" Nick scolds him. "It's been 2 days since the wedding how have you not made up your mind? Better yet, how have Cece & Elizabeth not killed you yet for makin' them wait for an answer?"

"I dunno, must be a woman thing, a mystery like Stonehenge. I mean how'd those stones get there and why? Am I right?"

Nick and Jess just stare at him as he rambles.

"Oh boy, is it really that time already?" Schmidt says looking at his watchless wrist and suspiciously heading toward his room.

Immediately sensing that he was up to something Jess follows him, "What was that just now, what did you do!?"

Defensively Schmidt replies, "Nothing, I didn't do anything Jess, Nick help me out here man, call off your dog!"

"I've seen that look in her eyes before, you're on your own man," Nick said putting his hands up and backing away.

"Cece is my best friend Schmidt! Do not mess with me, what's going on?!" Jess said giving him a warning glare.

"Down Cujo, I told Cecelia that I want to be with her but I needed time to break the news to Elizabeth and I'm anxious about it."

"Oh," Jess said relieved. "Well that's not a bad thing, I think it's decent that you're worried about Elizabeth's feelings. Why were you acting so weird about it?"

"I wasn't...," Schmidt replied," "you just let your crazed female mind get carried away because you were looking out for your friend..."

"Ok, you're right, I'm sorry... well that's enough drama for this girl, I'd better get ready for work."

Nick smiles at Jess as she heads to shower and once she's out of earshot he turns to Schmidt, crossing his arms across his flannel and blocking the doorway, "Ok, now let's try the truth."

Schmidt looks up at his friend.

"That was the truth... I simply told one of my beautiful lady options that I wanted to be with her and only her but that I just needed time to let my other consort down gently."

Nick stared at him unconvinced, "Not buyin' it buddy, out with it already, what's the catch Schmidt?"

Immediately responding to Nick staring him down, "Ok! ...I may have let them each think the same thing."

Eyebrows raised in disbelief, Nick whispers, "You're telling me that you told Elizabeth you needed time because you were letting down Cece and you told Cece you needed to let Elizabeth down gently... and they each bought it? Damn it Schmidt, what were you thinking?"

"I panicked and went into self preservation mode, my people are known for it Nick, when will you Christians catch on?!"

Nick, knowing he couldn't keep a secret like this from Jess tries to reason with him, "Look man, I get it, you care about them... they're two great girls, but you can't keep 'em both... ya gotta figure it out and let one of them go."

Schmidt looks up defeated, "I know..."

Nick cuts him off, "and you gotta do it before Jess gets home from work today."

Schmidt's jaw drops, "Wait, what?"

Nick shakes his head, "I can't do this for you man, I can't lie to Jess. As much as I'd love to wear layers of absorbent clothing to hide my sweaty back for ya, it's Jess. I won't do it and you can't ask me to so man up ya idiot."

Schmidt nods in agreement as Nick walks out.

"By the way," Nick calls out to Schmidt, "Coach is in town, I'm heading out now to meet him at the park, so if you're around later maybe we can all grab a drink."