Cindy's POV

I feel stupid now. I mean, the guy I've liked since I was ten just asked me if I wanted to try being in a relationship with him. And I rejected him. Why the hell would I do that?

He's right about Nick. Nick could care less about me, and I know that he doesn't love me. Why did Neutron point that out?

Does he think he loves me?


I don't think I love him. Maybe I could someday, but love's such a strong word. Aren't we too young for love?

No, ten years old is too young for love. My age is perfect.

He's still out there in the rain. What an idiot.

"Hey, babe, wanna dance?" Nick broke my train of thought.

"Maybe later." I smiled a fake smile. He returned it with his charming one, and all I could think was 'Neutron'.

So I stood near the door, contemplating whether to go out or not.

The high road side of me eventually won out. And I opened the door and stepped out into the violent weather. He was still standing there, but he wouldn't look at me.

"Hey," I said weakly. He nodded. "You're getting soaked."

Still no reply, so I took a few steps closer to him. "Look, I'm sorry I freaked out. It was muy immature."

He looked at me this time, but his face was expressionless.

"Wanna dance?" I asked, trying to be sweet.

"Not really." He looked up again, "do you?" I nodded. "Go find Nick."

"What the hell?" I was furious. "I DON'T want to be with Nick right now."

He smirked, "well, WE can't always get what we want, PRINCESS."

"We can sometimes." I interjected, giving him a hopefully meaningful look.

"But you said…" he started, appearing to be choosing his words carefully.

"I lied." He smiled and started closing the distance between us. And before I could protest I could taste his lips on mine. The warm feeling put me in a daze, and I was surprised when the kiss ended.

"I love you, Cindy," he muttered.

Jimmy's POV

She pulled far away from me and looked terrified. "Cindy…" I repeated.

"Neutron…" She said, "I already said I don't need you to."

"But I do." She thought this over for a few minutes. "Do you love me?" I asked.

She smiled at me, "maybe."

A/N: let me know if you'd like an epilogue