Chapter 4

Moze

After class ended, Mozestuck around to try and catch up with Matt. He caught her gaze and walked on over to her.

"What's up Moze?" Matt asked her questionably.

"A lot actually, but lets not talk about that now. I have a question to ask." She told him jumping the gun.

"Okay shoot," Matt said a little alarmed by her bluntness.

"I can't ask you right here." Moze explained, as if it was obvious. "We have to go somewhere more private."

"Alright," He answered.

Moze walked out of the classroom and Matt followed. Once they were in away from all the people roaming the halls she popped the question.

"Would you like to go out sometime?"

He looked at her strangely.

"Before you say no, it's not what you think." She said automatically.

"It isn't?" Matt wondered.

"Nope, I thought we could pretend to go out to make Stacy and Ned jealous." Moze explained.

"I don't know, that sounds pretty cruel. Don't you think?" He questioned, his good guy attitude playing in.

"It may seem that way, but I really think it will work." She said.

"I might consider it, but I don't see how it would work. Does Ned have a girlfriend?"

"Not in so many words, but some blonde was dragging him into school."

Matt's face went completely white.

"Are you okay?" She asked worriedly.

"Can you describe her?" Matt shot back with out missing a beat.

"Yeah sure," Moze said, describing what she could remember.

"She had a big oversized purse, a pink tank top on, and short jean shorts. She looked like she was in a hurry."

"Oh. My. God. That's Stacy alright." Matt explained, more color draining form his face.

"No way! That is so weird, my ex and your crush."

"I know it's awfully weird." He stated sadly.

"So does this mean you'll take me up on my offer?" Moze asked curiously.

"Without a doubt," Matt said his game face on.

Ned

As Ned pulled himself up off the floor he realized he had been day dreaming for a little too long. He had missed 1st period Math. He was in hot water now. Maybe if he could fake an injury Mrs. Meyer would let him off easy, but it was a little too late for that. She was now standing right in front of him.

"Mr. Bigby," She said angrily. "Is there some reason to why you were not in Math class today?"

"Well… uh" Ned scrambled.

"That's what I thought, because I happen to really like you I will let you off easy, but DON'T let it happen again." She seethed, walking back to her classroom.

"Phew." Ned breathed out a sigh of relief.

The angels must have been on his side today. Unfortunately he had spoken a little too soon. Just as he was about to walk to 2nd period History, Moze stopped him. She looked excited. Excited? He couldn't seem to fathom that one.

"Hey Ned," She said giddily, hugging him tightly.

It almost felt like they were together again. Ned could feel the butterflies forming in his chest. Their figures seemed to melt together. The magic was broken the second she asked the question that split Ned's heart into two.

"So you up for a double date tonight?" She questioned him. "I met this incredible guy named Matt and I wondered if you and that girl you were with this morning wanted to come?"

Not only had Moze moved on, she thought he was seeing Stacy. Crap!! And double Carp!! He thought to himself. What could he possibly say? Before he could think of a logical response he opened his big mouth.

"I'd love to."

'I'd love to?' What was he thinking? This was a disaster waiting to happen. Not only did he have to see Moze with some other guy, he had to convince Stacy in to going when she was hung up on Matthew or whatever his name was. He was in deep, deep waters.

"Great," Moze said cheerfully, leaving Ned confused and broken hearted. His next move was to get to History without being late. Ned hustled down the halls and made it to room 201 with just a minute to spare. He sank in his chair, mentally preparing himself for another boring lecture about how important it is to study the past and the Roman Empire. Snooze!

-After Class-

Ned found Stacy quickly; she was talking with three girls who looked familiar. He took the direct approach and walked right up to her. All four girls were laughing just when Ned cut in.

"Excuse me ladies, can I speak with Stacy for just a moment?"

"Oh sure," The short brunette responded. "We were just gabbing nothing special. My names Carly by the way." She said a hint of curiosity lingered in her voice. She had gorgeous hazel eyes.

"Oh how rude of me." Stacy began. "Ned these are my best friends. Carly introduced herself already but you don't know the other two yet." She said pointing to the other two girls.

One was tall and skinny with long brown hair and eyes the color of Moze's. She was a beauty. Next to her was a blond who looked similar to Stacy, same kind of features. She was also pretty attractive looking.

"This is Sam." Stacy said nudging the brunette.

"Hi Ned, nice to meet you!" She said sweetly.

"Hey Sam,"

"And this is Sam" Stacy said introducing the other blonde.

"Hey Ned," Sam said.

"Oh wow there's two Sam's that's a bit confusing." Ned said chuckling.

"You get used to it." Blonde Sam responded.

"Yeah, I would imagine so."

Ned remembered what he had approached them for and asked them if he could talk to Stacy privately.

"Yeah not a problem, like I said before we were just gabbing." Carly said taking charge.

The brunette Sam leaned in and whispered something in Stacy's ear, he couldn't quite understand. It sounded like "What a Hottie." But he couldn't tell for sure.

"Okay, bye girls." Stacy said as blonde Sam winked at her.

Stacy and Ned walked away from the group.

"So what was it you wanted to talk to me about?" Stacy questioned him.

"Well I know it may be a lot to ask, seeing as I just meet you today, but you seem like a nice enough person." Ned explained.

"If you need a favor I'm your girl." She said giggling.

'I hope so' He added under his breath.

"Well, are you busy tonight?' Ned asked. "I know it's a Friday night and you probably have plans. I just thought I'd ask."

"No, I can't think of anything. Why?"

"I was wondering if you wanted to go to the Palmer House."

"O-Oh… you mean like on a date?" She asked him questionably.

"Kind of, Moze is going with someone named Matt and she thought I would like to go. She seemed under the impression that I was dating you."

"U-Uh sure I guess I'll go."

"Here's the thing I thought we could pretend to go out to make her jealous."

Stacy looked a little confused.

"Is something wrong?" Ned asked. "I know this is a lot to ask."

"No it's not that, I just wondered if you knew the Matt Moze was dating."

It finally sunk in. Ned forgot that Stacy had liked some guy named Matt could it be the same Matt?

"Um, no I'm not sure."

"Oh! I guess it's fine, I'll go. What time will you pick me up?"

"Around 6:30, if that's okay with you."

"Yeah fine, I'll see you then."

"Cool." Ned said. "Thanks Stacy."

"Uh-huh."

And with that she was gone, sucked into the crowd, also known as high school.