Disclaimer: I don't own NDSSG (it's just to long of a name to type out). It belongs to Scott Fellows. And the more I watch this show the more I find myself thinking, Ya know, Ned's kinda, sorta, maybe...cute...

Title: Picture Perfect

Author: Silverflare07

Summary: So now Ned's over Suzie...and he and Moze have just been voted Best Friends by their fellow eight graders... maybe they'll both finally realize that, together, they're picture perfect... .Ned/Moze.

Dedication: Okay! This one goes out to Chibi aka Warlordess. Because it's her fault that I got hooked on NDSSG in the first place. She knows I have a 'best friends should get together complex' god only knows how she couldn't, and she still had to mention that there was an episode where Ned and Moze are rumored to be going out. So, of course, I had to watch it, and, of course, I had to fall in love with both the couple and the show... And so of course you all get this, the fruits of my obsession... Enjoy Chibi! You deserve it for listening to me ramble on about the show!

Author's Note: Okay, I haven't a whole lot of the show so if everyone is horrible OOC please forgive me I'm trying my best. I also have no idea when or how Ned starting liking Suzie so I just made it up. I hope it's not too off the mark, although it probably is.

Extra Info: Okay, this is my first NDSSG fic so I hope you guys don't think the idea is too stupid. This will only be a few chapters long (which is weird because I usually just do oneshots). It started out as a twoshot, but then I realized there was no way so... now it's more like three, maybe four. Camera Kid is the little kid that kept taking Ned's picture in Guide to: Photos (or maybe it was called Picture Day, I can't remember). I can't figure out what his name was and I figured if they had Backpack Boy, then Camera Kid wasn't too farfetched.

Stuff You Need To Know:

"Speech"

Thought

Song Lyrics (not important 'til chapter three –I said two last chapter and I meant three-)

Thoughts that are being recalled (This is ONLY for chapter two)

Ned raced into his classroom, science, just as the bell rang. He sat down next to Moze and gave her a small smile. She raised a questioning eyebrow, probably at his flushed appearance, but the teacher began to speak before he could answer her. He smiled, grateful for the excuse not to tell Moze what he and Cookie had been discussing.

...Or not.

A piece of paper fluttered onto his desk and he looked around to make sure the teacher was still preoccupied with teaching. When he saw that he was in the clear he picked up the paper and unfolded it quietly.

What in the world is going on Ned Bigby!

Ned gulped; he had to tell her something. Once Moze had her mind set on something she didn't give up. Not to mention that she could flip him like a pancake at a flapjack breakfast.

Oh nothing really. Just guy stuff, he was giving me advice.

You went to Cookie for advice?

Even to Ned the excuse sounded strange. Cookie wasn't the most reliable person for advice unless the advice involved asking what model computer you should get. In that instance Cookie was about the only person that you should go to for advice. Ned quickly scribbled a reply.

It was advice on my computer class.

...You don't have a computer class.

Right...that's because the advice was whether or not I should take one!

You're lying to me Ned Bigby...

Ned gulped again. Why was she making him so nervous? Probably because he knew those ...s promised pain if he didn't give her a believable excuse...quick.

I... Inspiration struck! There was one sure fire way to get Moze of a subject! I was asking him why he thought Suzie doesn't want to go out with me.

The paper didn't return. He looked over and saw Moze had busied herself taking notes. He looked confused, he'd expected her to change the subject not stop talking to him all together. Sighing, he ripped out piece of notebook paper and began to scribble an apology to Moze.

Only to be interrupted by a knock on the door.

The teacher paused her 'fascinating' lecture on the solar system and the class was surprised to see Martin Qwerly step into the room. "Hi, sorry to bother you but I need Ned Bigby and Jennifer Mosely in the auditorium for just a second. It's weird how we say just a second because, really, it takes more than a second to do just about everything. So why wouldn't you say for a minute or for an hour, even if we'll be all day we say just a second. So I guess I really mean that I need Ned and Jennifer for like half an hour or so, you know I never really timed this. I should! I will this time, then next time I can tell you exactly how long I'll need-"

"That's fine!" The teacher interrupted him. "Just take them, and bring them back whenever you finish."

Martin shrugged. "Okay."

Ned and Moze exchanged confused glances. They shrugged and got up, following Martin into the hallway.

"Why do they need us?" Moze asked as soon as they had begun walking away from the classroom.

"Something about the yearbook. I'm just the messenger this time."

With that the three teenagers walked into the auditorium. Both Ned and Moze were surprised to see the Camera Kid standing on stage. They walked up to him and he greeted them, nodding at Martin who nodded back then turned and left.

"Okay, now that you're here we can get started!"

"Get started on what?" Ned asked.

"I need you guys' picture for the yearbook."

"Why?"

"You know the eighth grade superlatives?" Both Ned and Moze nodded. A few sheets had been handed around school a few weeks ago and people had gotten to vote for who they thought was cutest, had the nicest eyes, was funniest, would be most successful, that sort of thing. Neither he nor Moze had bothered to look at one, preferring to wait until the yearbook came out. "Well you guys were voted Best Friends."

"We were?" The two friends asked in unison.

"Yup. I think Cookie nominated you guys as a joke but the decision was almost completely unanimous. Now get over there and smile. You can do that now right?" His question was directed at Moze.

She and Ned both moved to the spot Camera Kid had pointed at. "Yes I can do that now. We took a lot of pictures this summer to help." And just to prove her point he flashed him and Ned a brilliant smile.

"Good." Camera Kid picked up his camera. "Just keep it up for the camera."

"What do you want us to do?" Ned asked, trying to block out how Moze's smile was affecting him. And trying to ignore the heat that was rising to his face, something he now recognized as a blush thanks to Cookie's stupid 'tips'.

So I have one of the 'symptoms'. That still doesn't mean I like Moze!

Camera Kid tilted his head to the side, contemplating his options. "Try standing back to back." They did as he instructed. He shook his head. "No that's no good. Ned, turn around and put your arms around her middle."

Ned's eyes widened a bit in shock at the request but he reminded himself that their title was just best friends. He turned around and slid his arms around Moze's waist. "Like this?"

"Good." Camera Kid closed one eye and looked at them carefully. "Jennifer, you lean more into Ned, great. Now both of you look at me and smile!" They did as they were told, both flashing him smiles that shone.

"Great!" Camera Kid praised as he snapped a shot. "You guys should have won best smile too!"

"Not bad considering last year I had to end up looking like a chicken to get a decent smile out of you in front of the camera." Ned whispered in ear, only half aware of what he was saying and that she had laughed in response. The other half of him was hearing Cookie's 'tips' in his head.

Two: You hug them and realize that they fit in your arms really well...better then any one else you've hugged, even your last girlfriend.

Okay, so maybe I'm just the right height for Moze's height but that's no big deal. I mean height is just height so how could that determine if I like Moze? Although...I did get to hug Suzie once and it was...not like this...

No! Just because I may have two of the 'symptoms' does not mean I like Moze!"

And just as he was sure he had convinced himself and all he needed to do was convince Cookie he registered that Moze was still laughing at what he'd told her. And that she'd thrown her head back and, as a result, he'd gotten a whiff of her hair.

"Hey Moze, you're hair smells good. Are you using a new shampoo?"

Please say yes! Please say yes!

"No. This is the same stuff I've been using for years." Moze turned around to face him, his arms still wrapped around her waist, her eyebrow raised. "Why?"

Only when the air from her question hit his face did Ned realize that she had answered him, and that her face was inches from his. They were in the same position he'd daydreamed of being in with Suzie for most of 7th grade but this alternative wasn't any less pleasing. Or any more awkward.

"No reason. Guess I never just paid that much attention before."

"Oh." Moze shrugged and broke free of his embrace. "You need us for any more pictures?" She asked Camera Kid.

Camera Kid, who had been quietly watching this exchange, nodded. "Yeah, just a couple more then the yearbook committee will pick which one they like best."

Moze nodded but Ned was too busy thinking to pay attention to the kid pointing a camera at them. Why did Cookie have to give him that stupid list in the first place? He was beginning (or continuing) to wish that Cookie had never given it to him because now it was all he could hear.

One: You start noticing how good they smell even though they swear they've always smelt like that.

Five: When prompted (in anyway) you can vision you and them together and it doesn't seem quite as weird as you always thought it would be.

"Ned?"

Ned snapped back to reality as both Moze and Camera Kid said his name. "What?"

Moze sighed. "We have to take some more pictures."

"Oh! Right, okay." He nodded and turned to Camera Kid. "How do you want us to pose?" Moze smacked her forehead and Camera Kid repeated his instructions. "Okay."

He and Moze stood shoulder to shoulder, just barely leaning against each other. After a few more poses Camera Kid waved them down from the stage. "That's enough." He told them. "The yearbook committee will go through them and pick out their favorite one."

Both teens nodded and walked back to class, thanking Camera Kid as they left the auditorium. They had barely made it back to class when the bell rang and they were able to rush out into the hallways once more. Both were determined to find the third member of their trio.

"Cookie!" They both yelled when they spotted their technological friend standing at his locker.

He looked up and smiled. "Hey guys!" His smile faltered when he saw the looks he was receiving. "What's wrong?"

"You nominated us for the Best Friends category of the yearbook?" Moze asked.

"Yeah. How'd you know?"

"Because we won!" Ned told him.

"You did?"

"YES!"

"Wow! I just thought I'd do it to freak you out. I never thought you guys would win."

"Well we did." Ned told him.

"Yeah, and the vote was almost completely unanimous too."

Both of Cookie's eyebrows shot up. "I guess that shouldn't be too surprising." He said after a moment. "After all, you guys have been best friends since you were in diapers."

Both Ned and Moze stopped to consider his point. "Eh." They half nodded in agreement. "I guess."

"Oh, I have to go ask my math teacher a question before next block starts." Moze announced. "I'll see you guys at lunch." With that she walked off down the hallway, leaving the two boys to their own devices.

"So..." Cookie rounded on Ned as soon as Moze was out of sight. "Have those tips I gave you come in handy?"

"No." Ned shook his head. "I'm just even more confused."

"You know," Cookie began searching the Internet via his glasses. "I think I have some more tips in here some-"

"No!" Ned shouted. "I-I mean no thanks. Those five have given me plenty to think about."

Cookie nodded. "Okay." Then: "Poor Moze. She looked so dejected when she went to go see her teacher. Almost like she'd never smile again."

"I can make her smile." Ned replied without thinking. "You got the stuff to make a chicken suit again?"

"Sorry." Cookie didn't look the least bit sorry, in fact, he was grinning, but Ned was so busy formulating a plan that he didn't notice. "I can't help you on this one. I too have math work that needs doing."

"Whatever." Ned told him off handily. "I can do this one by myself." Realization hit him like a bolt of lightning. He was so busy staring off into space that he didn't see Cookie grin accomplishedly at his back.

Three: You hate it when they don't smile, even more then when your guy buddies don't want to hang out and you're bored. You even do stupid things (like end up looking like a chicken) to get them to smile.

"One." Ned mouthed to himself. "Two. Three. Four. And Five."

Oh... Ned's eyes widened in shock. Cookie was right!

I do like Moze!

There's chapter 2! I hope you guys like it. It was longer than chapter one so I hope that makes everyone happy. I'm almost positive this is going to be four chapters but it won't be more than that. I know that for sure. Next chapter is the song fic part. I hope you guys will like it.

Well R&R and let me know what you think.

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