Disclaimer: I don't own Jimmy Neutron or any related characters.

Well, it was Friday afternoon. One week before the Spring Fling. School would be letting out in a few minutes. Ms. Fowl was reading a book, and the class was just chatting and staring at the clock, waiting for the bell to ring to signal two days of freedom. Jimmy looked up from his work for a second and turned towards Cindy. She was reading a book. He cleared his throat and waited for her to look up.

"What is it Neutron? I'm busy," Cindy said quite harshly, not even lifting her head up from her book.

Great. Why do we always have to do this? "Cindy, remember what we were talking about a couple of days ago, on the moon?" He whispered to her.

Well, that got her attention. She sighed and closed her book. She was very tired from a long day of school, but she mustered a smile. "Yes?"

"Well, I was uh, wondering if," Jimmy started to say, but just then Nick strolled over.

"Neutron," he said coldly.

"Nick," Jimmy spat back.

"Cindy, can I talk to you for a sec? In private?" he asked, staring at Jimmy while he said that last sentence.

"Uh, sure." Cindy got up and held up a finger for Jimmy, mouthing the words be right back. They walked over to the window on the other side of the room. "Well, what is it Nick?"

He took a moment to flip his hair before responding. "I was wondering if you wanted to go to the dance with me," Nick said nonchalantly.

Jimmy had been straining his ears to listen. He couldn't believe it. Are you kidding me? He was about to go over there, but thought better of it. That would only make Cindy madder. He just went back to looking over his papers, trying to act like he didn't hear.

Cindy was quite taken aback; she definitely was not expecting this.

"Well?" Nick questioned, tapping his fingers on the windowsill in impatience.

Cindy thought for a moment. Six months ago she would have been a puddle, stammering to get the word yes out. Now she barely cared. What has changed? She looked across the room and saw Jimmy freaking out, trying to keep his eyes on his work, but glancing towards her every few seconds. Oh yeah, him. Well, at least now he knows how I feel whenever he's talking to Betty.

I definitely do not want to go to the dance with Nick; I want to go with Neutron. Then again, Jimmy hasn't asked me yet. But, it seemed like he was going to on the moon and just a minute ago. This would be a great way to make him jealous. All of these thoughts swirled through her brain at once. She took another look over at Jimmy, then at Nick. Well, he didn't say yes to Betty. "Sorry Nick, there's someone else I have in mind."

Jimmy could barely hear her say no, but he did. "YES!" he shouted. Just then everyone looked at him. He paused for a second before timidly stating, "It's Friday! Woo-hoo!"

Nick was surprised, but there were dozens more girls he could ask. "Whatever. Your loss." Nick strolled off towards Brittany. Now, back to business, Cindy thought She went back to her seat next to Jimmy. "What were you going to ask me, Nerdtron?" She asked in a playful tone.

With a sudden burst of confidence, he said, "Would you," Riiiiinnnggggg! The bell just happened to ring at that moment.

Cindy stared at the clock, frowning. "I'm really sorry Jimmy, but I have to leave now or I'll be late for my tai-chi lesson," Cindy said while running off.

Jimmy couldn't believe his luck. He gathered his things and headed off towards his lab, not even bothering to say good-bye to Carl or Sheen.