Chapter four- well here goes, hope you liked the last chapters.

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Cindy knew that there was bound to be conflict at the Candy Bar, partly because she and Jimmy hadn't spoken all week and partly because she didn't like Brittany.

No matter how much Cindy didn't want to go, she knew that she had to. At 3:50, Cindy started her walk to the Candy Bar. She had forgotten for a minute that Jimmy lived next door, so she was surprized when she heard his voice behind her.

"Goddard, I'm going to the Candy Bar, and I'll be back at about five, so keep an eye on the new rocket for me, will ya boy?"

Goddard barked his reply and then ran back towards Jimmy's clubhouse.

'Keep walking' Cindy told herself, hoping that she hadn't been spotted. She might could put up with talking to Jimmy with other people around, but she didn't know about being alone with him.

To her utter dismay she heard her name being called.

"Hey Vortex, how's it going?" asked Jimmy as he caught up with her.

"Fine, Neutron. I don't have time to talk right now, I'm late, so if you could......................"

"Okay Vortex, if that's what you want." said Jimmy, and he left her alone on the street, taking a sidepath towards the Candy Bar.

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Cindy finally arrived at the Candy Bar right on time. Sheen and Libby were already seated at their usual table, but Brittany and Nick were no where in sight.

Cindy sat down across from Libby.

"Hey guys, how's it going?" she asked, as she put her backpack beside her.

"Hey Cindy, where's Nick" asked Libby.

"I don't know, where's everyone else?" she asked.

"We'll, Brittany's not here yet either, but Jimmy's about to come through the door." said Sheen, as he pointed.

"Hey guys" said Jimmy, as he sat down by Cindy reluctantly.

"Hi, Jimmy, have you seen my new Ultra Lord? It's the limited edition Senior Ultra Lord with hight tech denture spitting action, pretty cool, huh, Jimmy?" asked Sheen as he showed off his new action figure.

"Cindy, "whispered Libby,"where's Nick, he was supposed to be here five minutes ago." she asked.

"I don't know, but if he's not here in ten minutes, i'm leaving." she said and folded her arms in front of her.

Five minutes past, and there was no sign of Brittany or Nick.

"You know what guys, I'm going to go now, i'll catch up with you later." said Cindy and she left.

"I have to get home too, I have to finish applying a fire proof concealer to my new rocket." said Jimmy, and Sheen and Libby were left alone.

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Cindy walked towards home. She heard a familiar voice, and turned the corner, coming face to face with Nick. He was talking to Brittany.

"Where have you been, we've been waiting forever at the Candy Bar" said Cindy.

"Sorry, Cindy, but I've been talking to Brittany, my new girlfriend." said Nick.

"Your new 'girlfriend' was also supposed to meet her partner at the Candy Bar." said Cindy, shocked that Brittany was Nick's girlfriend.

"Actually, we talked to Ms. Fowl a few minutes ago, and she said that Nick and I could be partners." said Brittany.

"But, who am I supposed to be partners with, then?" asked Cindy, knowing the answer to the question.

"I guess you could work with Neutron." said Nick, and then they left.

"Great..........................said Cindy sarcastically.

Cindy was now partnered with Jimmy. But first, she had to talk to him.

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