Disclaimer: I, TK-421, Do not, unfortunately, own Rugrats or All Grown Up, which are both incidentally two of the three best cartoons ever made (the other being The Transformers. Well, the original Transformers back from the 1980s), but I wish that I owned at least part of them. I do not own any of the characters in Chapters 1 & 2.

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The fact that I haven't put Kimi in High School with Chuckie is important to the storyline as she is gonna have Phil turning into mush around her. That wouldn't happen if she were with the Chuckster and Angelica.

Oh and Heather, please update Splintered Reflections soon as I am gonna go intensely insane from the suspense. Speaking of updates, I'm dying to find out what happens next in A Change Of Heart. So, Lil Kimi, please update that. I need more Chuckie/Angelica stories. I beg you...or...maybe not.

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Chapter 2: New grounds

'Another school day. The first school day of another year of learning millions of facts and forgetting most of them to be precise. Well, that and going another year of trying to avoid catching the dreaded Bad-Joke-Beakeritis. Okay, so it's the 8th Grade. This of course means that we rule the school. Everyone looks up to us and begs for our help and fears our eternal wrath. Or something like that at any rate.'

Tommy Pickles walked into Jim Jr. Jr. High School as the 8th Grader he was. By his sides were his friends except for Chuckie, now a Freshman at High School.

"Ain't it a great feeling? Knowing we own the school I mean." Phil asked his friends.

"Well, we don't actually OWN the school, but I know what you mean and yes it does." Kimi said to her friend.

"At least it can't be worse than when Angelica was in the 8th Grade!" Tommy pointed out. The others shuddered at the many memories they have from that year.

Angelica, bossy, mean and egotistical as usual, had suddenly decided that as she was in the 8th Grade Tommy, Dil and their friends would suddenly become her personal slaves. Many times Tommy had argued with Angelica over this and many times punches were nearly thrown, but each time Chuckie had been able to calm them both down and intervene at the first possible notice of violence potentially braking out. Every day she was in school she harassed them, trying (and succeeding when Tommy wasn't around) to get the others to do her bidding. The others would tell Tommy about this and this would cause most of the arguments. But it wasn't all bad. That was the year when Angelica also found it rather hard to step on Chuckie. He was more confident in his abilities to ward off Angelica, but he failed most of the time, but not without putting up a worthy effort. Of course, Tommy felt there was more to the situation than was being let on.

....Flashback....

Angelica stormed off, clearly not happy that Chuckie had out-smarted and out-argued her.

"You did a good job Chuck." Tommy said as he patted his best friend on his shoulder.

"Thanks T. I actually feel good about it which is strange. I mean, I insulted her continuously and I argued and completely pissed her off. That's not something I like." Chuckie said. He DID feel a little guilty.

"I know you don't like insulting people, but she did deserve it Chuck." Tommy said, trying to make his friend feel better.

"That's true as well..."

Tommy frowned. What did Chuckie just mean by saying that? Could it be possible? Could he actually harbour feelings for Angelica?

"What does that mean Chuck?" Tommy asked.

"Huh? What does what mean?" Chuckie replied, playing dumb.

"You know what I mean. Don't tell me you actually like Angelica!" It was more of a statement than a question.

Chuckie turned away as his face reddened.

"Uh...n-no. Of course I don't." He said trying to cover his tracks up.

"You do. Christ man! She HATES us! What is there that could make you feel anything for her?" Tommy asked in a raised voice.

"Keep it down Tommy!"

....End Flashback....

Chuckie never actually told Tommy why he liked Angelica. It was probably something that he would find out in due course, but enough of that for one day.

Over the summer Tommy had actually become pretty close to the girls. He hung out with them a lot more than normal and occasionally ditched Phil or Chuckie to hang with them. He was very fond of both of them but with Chuckie's...erm 'potential' relationship with his cousin; he didn't want to risk ruining it by trying to start a relationship with Kimi. So as a result, his attention was more focused on Lil. He did think that she was a very beautiful young lady and had considered asking her out. He hadn't got around to actually asking her out due to a lack of confidence. Amusing that; Tommy Pickles with a lack of confidence. That was unheard of; just ask any of his friends.

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Kimi sighed deeply. She was frustrated that the summer had gone by so quickly and another school year was upon them. She sat at a table in the cafeteria when Lil came and sat down opposite her.

"What's wrong Kimi?" Lil asked her friend.

"Oh nothing really. Just frustrated that we have another year of school come up on us already. Jeez, it only seemed like yesterday that we hung out at the arcade." Kimi reminisced.

"Uh, it WAS yesterday Kimi." Lil said.

"Oh, right. That could be why it seemed like it was yesterday." There was a pause. "You seen Phil and Tommy?"

"I guess they are just running a little late. Phil did say that he'd catch up. Why?" Lil told her as she asked a question herself.

"I dunno. Maybe I just like having those guys around me." Kimi smirked.

Lil smiled and laughed slightly. She had to admit, she preferred to hang with the guys than do most girly things. Sure, she loved to shop but she also loved her friends dearly and held all of them close to her heart...especially Tommy. She wasn't sure why, but she felt there was definitely something between them, just a spark she had with him which no other boy had. She would have asked him out but she doesn't want to rush things, besides, it might just be a passing crush like Chuckie had with Nicole, or Angelica on Sean. She would love to make it into a proper relationship...just her and Tommy.

"Uh...Lil?" Kimi asked as she saw Lil get a dreamy look on her face.

Lil didn't answer as she was fantasising about Tommy.

"Lil?" Kimi shook her arm with no reaction. Kimi then very gently slapped her to get her to come out of her trance.

"What? What's with the slap?" Lil asked as she shook her head quickly as she came to her senses again.

"What happened to you?" Kimi asked as she was both curious and suspicious.

"Oh, nothing. Just a romantic daydream." Lil sheepishly explained.

"About who?"

"No one in particular."

"Er...strange. You have a romantic daydream about anyone? Don't tell me it was Phil!" Kimi teased.

Lil looked disgusted and frowned as Kimi burst out laughing.

"That is so gross! He's my brother! TWIN brother at that! I mean, God Kimi! Don't share your personal fantasies with me!" Lil exclaimed, teasing Kimi as a way of retribution.

Kimi reddened a little. "No way! Your bro is a great buddy, but that is just it. Besides, everyone can see you have the hots for Tommy!" Kimi teased again.

This time Lil's face reddened quite a lot more. She has heavily attracted to Tommy but she didn't exactly want anyone to know, especially Kimi. Not at the moment at any rate.

"No way!" Lil shouted.

The teasing continued.

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"Hey T!" Phil shouted as Tommy opened his locker.

"Yeah Phil?" Tommy shouted back as Phil ran to his friend.

"Can I talk to you privately? I, uh, need some help." Phil stammered.

"Oh? With what? WAIT! Don't tell me your actually gonna do some homework! Oh my God! Alert the authorities! Alert the FBI! Phil DeVille is gonna do some homework!" Tommy teased. He didn't tease his friends too much, but a laugh every now and then was good for him. Especially if it was at Phil's or Angelica's expense as those two never really left themselves open for teasing. They were rather clever at that kind of thing.

"Shut it Tommy!" Phil said crossly. "Look, it's uh...to do with...um...matters of the heart."

"Oh. I see. Come with me." Tommy beckoned his friend as he went into the bathroom.

When Phil was inside, Tommy turned to face him, leaning against a wall.

"So, what can I help you with?" Tommy asked.

"Well, uh, there's this girl I like and er...I was wondering if you could help me come up with a way of, uh, asking her out?" Phil was rather embarrassed about this matter.

"Gee Phil. That's not the kind of thing you would ask me for help with. You know, I've only been on one proper date and that accidental, uh, 'date' with Nicole on that Valentine's dance." Tommy said. To this very day, he still wondered why Nicole had a sudden interest in him but was glad that she dropped it. He was embarrassed about the situation as it nearly ruined his friendship with Chuckie.

"Well, could you help me?" Phil asked as he clasped his hands together with a pathetic look on his face.

"It must be someone rather close to you...maybe someone we both know. Could it be Angelica?" Tommy knew this was untrue. He just wanted to make another joke at Phil's expense.

"Sick, Tommy." Phil replied. "Real sick."

"I know you don't have any feelings for my cousin. I was just joking. Anyway, I'm still sure it's someone we both knew and I would hazard a guess at Kimi. I mean Nicole and Susie have both moved on so that leaves Lil and Kimi and there is no way in hell that you would want to have a relationship with your own twin sister. The very thought makes me cringe." Tommy shuddered. 'Besides, I want her.' He thought.

When Tommy had mentioned Kimi's name, Phil turned away so Tommy could not see him go red.

"Well, uh..." Phil began.

"It is Kimi isn't it?" Tommy asked excitedly.

"Well, maybe."

"C'mon Phil! It's me. I won't make fun of you if you have a crush on Kimi." Tommy told him. Those words were genuine and could not be truer.

"Well...okay. So I like Kimi. Could you help me Tommy? Please?" Phil pleaded as he turned to face Tommy and then grabbed Tommy's shirt.

"Alright Phil. I'll do my best to help you." Tommy said as he brushed Phil's hands off his shirt.

"Thanks Tommy. I owe you one." Phil said as he smiled.

'Excellent. I know just how you can repay me.' Tommy thought.

To Be Continued...

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Sorry it took me longer than I said it would for those of you who know me outside of I have been busy at work so I don't have much time for gaming and writing now.

So, Tommy wants Lil and Lil thinks that she may want him. Phil really wants Kimi while she has shown a liking to Phil. Can Tommy give Phil the advice he needs to ask Kimi out? Find out in Chapter 4.

Chapter 3 will focus back on Chuckie and Angelica, while Chapter 4 is on the rest. Chapter 5 I will try to use all relationships in there. One other thing is that Chuckie will probably appear in Chapter 4, while Kimi will appear in Chapter 3. Thanks for reading and I'll try to get Chapter 3 up by the end of the month. Please R&R like you did on my other story!

TK-421.