Welcome all New Girl Fans! This is my very first fanfic, so any reviews will be welcome. I read somewhere that Nick Liz Maryweather said that Nick would marry someone other than Jess. As I love these two together, I had to come up with a solution. So here's my take.


Note: Italics are Flashbacks

Note: When I get to the fourth flashback, I change POV's from Nick to Jess. Sorry 'bout that.


"Jessica Day," Nick cleared his throat nervously, "Will you go on a date with me?"

Nick smiled at the memory; a week after their first "date" he'd worked up the confidence to ask Jess out on a proper date this time. He remembered her beaming smile, and sparkling eyes as she'd said yes. He remembered his gasp when she showed up, she had been absolutely perfect. Ironically, they'd actually run into Russell after, as they were leaving.

"Jess?" Russell said in Disbelief, as he noticed Jess on Nick's arm.

"Hi Russell!" Jess answered brightly, "Fancy meeting you here!" Unlike before, Jess and Nick were clear what this was. They both knew it was a date, both were dressed to the occasion, both had a great time, and both were completely calm when seeing Russell.

"So this is actually happening?" Russell said, jealousy sparking through is fancy-man demeanor.

"Yes, Russell, It is." Nick answered with an honest grin.

"I thought after what happened last time…" Russell said trailing off.

"Yes Russell," Jess said calmly, "Nick and I are dating. I'm his girlfriend."

Nick wished he could hold onto that moment. Right then and there, no words could be said to describe how he'd felt. And no words could describe his joy at Schmidt's reaction.

"What's happening here?" Schmidt said finger wavering between the two as they'd just entered the loft.

"Why is Jess in a fancy dress? Why is Nick wearing a SUIT?" He'd said in disbelief.

"They went on a date," Winston supplied, eyes not moving from the Television.

Schmidt's eyes went wide, as did Nick's and Jess' grins. Schmidt stumbled backwards against the table behind him. "No…" he'd mumbled, "how did this happen?" At that Jess could no longer hold it in; She burst out laughing, blue eyes sparkling like the sea. It took only seconds for Nick to laugh himself, then moved to help a poor Schmidt who'd slumped under the table, head in his hands.

Winston had seemed generally unsurprised, and congratulated Nick. Not soon after their second "First Date" they officially started dating. Eventually Schmidt grew used to the idea, and only mentioned the No-Nail oath once, and had earned a hard punch in the stomach for it. Things went smooth; it seemed as if Jess and Nick were perfect for each other. Except it only took 5 months for waters to get rough.

"What do you want from me Nick?" Jess' tears rimmed her eyes. She'd quickly wiped them away. She didn't want Nick to see her weak. It was a week after their 5-Month anniversary. It had been a stupid argument- Nick had forgotten their anniversary. Jess knew it was stupid, and joked about it. Who knew that it would blow up in her face.

"Jess-" Nick said, desperately trying to get words out. Stupid Nick Miller. Stupid Typical Nick Miller, had forgotten their anniversary. Naturally, they started bickering, but it was different. Nick could feel the hesitation in Jess' actions, but he couldn't place why.

Jess looked him in the eyes. It had been five months, and Jess knew; She knew she was head-over-heels in love with Nick Miller. But was that love shared? Did Nick love her back? Jess couldn't risk getting hurt again. If she said it, and he stood there stunned, what would she do? Would she break? If Nick Miller didn't love her, would she shatter?

Nick couldn't get any words out. The soft, beautiful, romantic words he'd been thinking for the past months were stuck in his brain. He closed his eyes; he couldn't stand seeing the hurt in her eyes.

"What are we Nick?" Jess asked cautiously, "Are we…we…are we just…going out?"

Nick stood silent, unable to reply.

"Is that it?! After five months of going out? All we're doing is dating?" Jess said, voice cracking.

"Jess, I-"

"No Nick!" Jess yelled, "That's it is it? Is it? Just because you can't communicate feelings?"

"Jess can we please not fight." Nick was breaking. He couldn't tell her. He had no idea how, no idea how to tell her how much he cared for her.

"Nick," Jess said backing up, "tell me now. If you can't… if you can't…" She looked into his eyes pleadingly. Nick stood there. He just stood there. And broke when he watched Jess run out of Apartment 4D and into the night.


What do you all think? I know this chapter is angst-y and that will change. Please review, and before I forget, I do not own New Girl. I wish I did. I also wish I owned a Ferrari on this note. :)