Mrs. Jude Lizowski

By BreakingTradition

Summary: As part of an experiment, Jen and Jude become a "married couple". Can they deal with the pressure, and more importantly, new feelings? JenxJude, slightly AU

A/N: Hey there, everyone! Being seriously disappointed by the amount of fanfiction under the category of 6teen, I decided to write one myself, since this is my first time with a fanfiction account. Enjoy!

"What's up with you two?"

Wyatt Williams' knowing eyebrows knitted in concern. Jen Masterson and Jude Lizowski had just arrived at the usual table next to the Big Squeeze. Both wore mixed expressions.

"Yeah…what's wrong, you guys look really…um…" Caitlin Cooke struggled to find words, leaning over the counter of the Squeeze.

"Annoyed?" offered Nikki Wong.

"Confused?" Jonsey Garcia threw in.

"Hap –"

Jude shoved his hands deeper into the pockets of his jeans. "We're supposed to be married now," he said in his usual tone, indicating Jen with a strange jerk of the shoulder.

Silence…

"Hang on." Caitlin held up a hand. "Did you just say…"

"You're sixteen!" Wyatt cried.

Jen gave Jude a little shove. "No, no, we're not actually getting married. It's just for an experiment."

"Experim –"

"A university student picked us, because we're good friends, and asked us to pretend to be married. He wants to see how strange it feels. I mean, all we have to do is what normal married couples do in public – without feeling too uncomfortable – and that's it. I think. It's that community service everyone at our school is supposed to do, you know?"

"Pretty harsh service," Nikki said bluntly.

"Did you have a choice?" Wyatt asked.

"Well, yeah, I guess, but Jen says it'll help our grades." Jude was beginning to look uncomfortable. "How bad can it be?"

"No time like the present," Jen announced briskly, color rising swiftly in her cheeks.

Jude edged away from her. "What do you mean?"

"Well, c'mon," she said, blushing deeper. "Buy me a lemonade."

She grabbed his arm and dragged him towards the Squeeze.

"But – But I don't –"

"It's what you do when you're married," Jen snapped.

"Fine, fine," sighed Jude, digging into his pocket, pulling out some change and slapping it on the counter. "One, please."

Caitlin laughed and handed Jude the drink, which he gave to Jen. "Thanks," she said cheerfully.

"It might take a while for me to get used to this marriage business," Jude responded dully, taking a seat. Both him and Jen missed the smirks that crossed their friends' faces.

"Ooh, I gotta run, guys…I'm applying for a new job in five minutes!" Jonsey exclaimed. A collective groan rose.

"What is it this time?" Nikki asked sarcastically.

"I'm gonna supervise the kiddies play area over at the other side of the mall!" he said excitedly. "'Bye!" he called back, sprinting away.

"What makes me know this isn't going to work out?" Wyatt said wearily.

"So what do you guys want to do today?" Nikki traced little circles on the table with her finger.

"Wanna catch a movie? I hear there's a great rom-com playing now," Caitlin gushed.

"No. Way. How about that new one…about the two friends who make a home video…? It's very inspirational, apparently," added Wyatt.

"How about…not? I say, we take in World Class – you know? The one about that group of friends who save up money and travel the world? It goes behind the scenes and everything," Nikki said.

"Well, whatever we do, Jude and I have to decide on a movie." Jen crossed her arms. Jude sputtered in protest.

"But…you and I have, like, completely different tastes, dudette!"

Jen made a clucking noise with her tongue. "Married couples do lots of activities together…including movies. It's just the way it works."

Another prolonged sigh escaped him. "Okay, okay…. What do you want to do?"

Despite the fact that Jen's objection had been worded several seconds ago, she seemed slightly taken aback. "Oh, uh, I suppose…skating at the new rink?"

A rollerblading rink had just recently been installed.

"Cool with me." Jude twisted in his chair and faced Wyatt, Nikki and Caitlin. "You two in?"

"I'd like to, but I'm actually supposed to be doing chores," Wyatt said with a glance at his watch.

"I've gotta stay here until five," Caitlin said apologetically.

"I'm not much for skating…I think I'd like to see World Class instead," Nikki said.

"Okay. See you later!" Jen bid them goodbye with a wave, and she and Jude began walking.

"Got any money?" she questioned.

"Let's see…" he pulled out a handful of coins from his pocket "I've got…twelve dollars. No, twelve-fifty."

Jen tsked. "That won't be enough. Here, I've got a ten."

They strolled in silence for a little while, then…

"Jude. Do we look like a married couple?" Jen hissed, as if she feared being overheard.

"Uh, I dunno, it depends…"

"Well, we're supposed to be acting like one, aren't we? So…"

"So…what?"

Color spread once more on her cheeks. "Hold my hand. Or something."

Jude's eyes widened. Before he could react, Jen had taken his hand in hers, being extra cautious to not walk too close to him. Both of them were beginning to doubt their ability to withstand three weeks of this.

Maybe this'll be harder than I thought…

A/N: So, what did you think? I hope you liked it. I'll continue with it, but I'd really appreciate reviews. So please do review! )