I'm mostly writing this from my imagination but I've gotten a few ideas from some of spoilers/info I've seen for some of the upcoming episodes. This takes place right after "Table 34" 2x16. FYI, I don't own New Girl or any of these characters. Also, reviews are super helpful :)

"I think it meant something to you." Jess's words from earlier echoed in Nick's mind. Darn right it did. But how could he admit that to her? She obviously wasn't admitting anything. He didn't want to bet money on it but he was pretty sure it had been meant something to her too. CeCe had clued him in earlier.

"Nick, I think Jess really likes you, you just need to give her some time. She's going through a lot of emotions right now," she had told him.

He had been too impulsive with that kiss. And now, the last thing he wanted to do was continue being impulsive. He would have to tread the water carefully. One bad move and their friendship could potentially be over. His stupid homewrecker comment earlier had definintely crossed the line. But amidst that, he still felt like Jess had forgiven him. He smiled thinking about their awkward hug and how the look on Jess's face had softened. He would just have to be careful.

Jess crawled into bed, tears streaming down her face. She grabbed a tissue from her nightstand and blew her nose loudly. He might have denied it but she knew Nick had feelings for her. She wasn't stupid. Guys don't randomly grab you and kiss the life out of you for no reason. Her thoughts were all confused. She had enjoyed every powerful second of that kiss. His statement, "I meant something like that" played over and over again in her head like a broken record. He had tried to get her to admit her feelings earlier but lying to him seemed like the easier thing to do. Even if she had known Sam would break up with her, she still wouldn't have told him the truth. She had never cared for a person more than she did for Nick.
But it didn't mean she wanted to date him. The idea of suddenly changing gears with him seemed awkward and weird...rushed. She wanely smiled thinking about him trying to cheer her up earlier-dancing to Taylor Swift and even apologizing for kissing her and wrecking things with Sam. She had forgiven him. She could never stay mad at someone that tried that hard to make things right.

The next day, Schmidt walked into the living room where Winston, Jess, and Nick were sitting, half-way watching a movie.

"I have an announcement!" Schmidt proclaimed.

Nick rolled his eyes. Winston sighed. And Jess tried to look interested and half-smiled.

"I have found the ultimate parking spot. I have lived here for years and never in my life have I been able to park so close!"

"So?" Winston asked, "Parking further just means more exercise. I park far away on purpose."

"How is this an announcement? You parked closer today, big deal," Jess said as she stood up and walked to the kitchen.

Schmidt followed her and Nick followed him.

"You don't understand," Schmidt began, "We have to keep it!"

"We?" Nick asked, "You'll actually share it with us?"

"Absolutely not!" Schmidt replied, "But you guys can help me prevent anyone else from taking it."

Nick laughed. "I don't think so. I wouldn't mind getting to park closer myself. That long walk from my car makes my back hurt."

Jess punched him in the arm. "You're even falling apart like an old man!"

"NO! It's my parking spot and I'm going to protect it! Even without your help!" Schmidt yelled.

"I'd help you," Jess shrugged. "But parking closer would make me feel safer. I don't like having to walk at night from a faraway parking spot."

"So none of you are going to help me? I contribute so much of my time to you people. I slave away in the kitchen and cook. I clean up everyone's messes. I lose sleep at night sometimes thinking about how much all of you mean to me and this is the thanks I get?" Schmidt complained as he put away dishes from the dishwasher.

"You know," started Jess, "Nobody asks you to do any of that."

"Don't discourage him Jess!" Nick reprimanded her, "Nothing would ever get done around here."

"Please," Schmidt rolled his eyes, "As much as I do around here, your crap is still hardly ever clean Nicholas."

"I saw him sweeping the floor the other day!" Jess interjected.

"I dropped a mug and it broke. I didn't want to step on any of it and slice my foot open," Nick explained.

"A selfish act," Schmidt shook his head.

"So you're saying I should have left the broken mug on the floor so someone else could step on it?" Nick asked.

"You have a point. But you're still not willing to help save my new parking spot so you can forget the cake I was going to make you for helping me out," Schmidt huffed.

"There never was any cake!" Nick exclaimed, "You're only saying that to make me feel bad and agree to your stupid plan!"

Schmidt didn't say anything. He just walked off and headed to his room.

Nick turned to face Jess. "Tomorrow Jess, as soon as Schmidt leaves for work, you are going to move your car and take his place. Then, I will take you to work. And when he comes home, he will no longer have his parking spot!"

"Do you really care that much?" Jess rolled her eyes.

"YES!" Nick had a sinister grin on his face. It'll teach him a lesson! He might ramble on and on about how he likes to help all of us but he's actually really selfish and I'm sick of it."

"Alright," Jess agreed, "I guess I'm in!" Nick smiled at her and lightly rubbed her shoulder as he walked off.