I'm sorry that's it's been a little while since I've updated, but I've been working on another J.N fiction, It should be online in a few weeks. I really hope that you'll all like it. . . anyway, here's the next chapter, please enjoy, and review!

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Cindy hadn't really expected anything to change between her and Jimmy after their night under the stars, so she wasn't dissapointed the next day in class. When she walked into the classroom the next day, she spotted Jimmy in his normal seat, and sat down across from him. She gave a small smile, which was returned, but nothing after that.

She was exhausted. She'd only gotten a few hours asleep, so it took all of the strength she could muster to keep her eyes open, and atempt to listen to the teacher.

Although Cindy didn't like the reason that Gabby wasn't there, she did like the fact that she wasn't. It gave her more opportunities to talk to Jimmy alone, and there was also more room at the table. The teacher had wanted to let another student fill Gabby's place, but had been reassured that she would be back in class in no time. Cindy really hoped not.

Cindy becamed so absorbed in her thoughts, that she didn't notice when the bell rang for lunch.

Cindy actually liked eating lunch in the cafeteria. The food was much better at the high school than the elementary and jr. high schools that she had been to. It also gave her a chance to see Libby. She hadn't had much time to talk to her best friend, since they didn't have much time together during the day. Cindy also knew that there were more reasons for them losing touch. Libby spent nearly all of her time with Sheen. Cindy smiled everytime she saw them together, because it gave her hope that if they could be together then perhaps, so could she and Jimmy.

She walked to the lunchroom, fast pace, it felt so good being able to use both legs again. As she walked in, she saw Libby and walked to the booth in which she sat.

"Hey, girl!" said Libby, enthusiastically.

"Hey, Libs. Where's Sheen?" asked Cindy. Normally, he would be sitting next to Libby already.

Libby looked down at the food in front of her.

"What's wrong?" asked Cindy. Her friend was usually so upbeat, she rarely saw her upset.

"Oh, Sheen and I. . . we're kinda taking a break right now." she said, slowly, looking up.

"Really, why?" asked Cindy.

"I don't know. I guess, we were just going a little to fast."

"What do you mean?", asked Cindy, sincerely concerned.

"Well, last night, when Sheen and I went to the movies. . . the night started off normal enough. But, then when the movie was over, and we were wating for my mom to pick us up. . . Sheen, he said. . ."

"He said what? Was it something mean?" said Cindy, angry now. If he said anything mean to her best friend, he would regret it.

"Oh no! It wasn't mean. He said. . . he said that he loved me." said Libby, looking at her best friend.

Cindy almost felt like laughing. Her friend was upset because her boyfriend told her that he loved her? What was wrong with that.

"And?" asked Cindy, confused.

"I don't know. I guess, it was just a shock, and I wasn't ready for it. I mean, we're only freshmen. We have our whole lives to find that special person. I guess I just got scared." said Libby.

"Look, Libs. I know that we're fourteen. But I also know that you and Sheen are meant for each other, and that he really meant it when he said that he loved you." said Cindy.

For a moment, Libby looked out the window, and thought about what Cindy just told her. Then a look of realization spread across her face as did a smile.

"You're right! Sheen's never lied to me before, so I know that he must have been telling the truth when he said that he loved me. . . thanks, Cind, you've been a lot of help."

"Okay, so now the only question is, do you love him, too."

"You know what. . . I think I do!" said Libby.

"Well, what are you waiting for? Go tell him!" said Cindy, shoing her best friend.

Jimmy saw Libby pass and wondered what was her hurry.

He sat down across from Cindy.

"So, what's her hurry?" he asked.

"Oh, she's gotta go tell Sheen that she loves him." said Cindy, simply.

"Really. . . ." said Jimmy uncomfortably. He was proud for his best friend, but it felt strange talking about it with Cindy.

"Yeah."

Jimmy was glad that Carl sat down a few moments later.

"Hey, Jim, Cindy." he said, sitting next to his best friend.

"Hey Carl." said Jimmy, while Cindy gave a small smile.

"Oh, Carl, I'll need you to come over the lab today to help me test out a few new inventions." said Jimmy.

"Sure, Jimmy. . ." said Carl, uncertainly. He really didn't like being a guinea pig, but he'd do anything for his best friend.

"Hey, Jimmy. . . why don't you invite Cindy to come to. Actually, you should invite Sheen and Libby, too! And then, we can have a big party, with movies, and cake. . .. and those little weiners!" said Carl.

"Uh. . . sure." said Jimmy. The no-girl rule for his lab had been abolished since they were thirteen, so he saw no reason for everyone not to come over.

"Great! I'll go tell Libby and Sheen." said Carl, as he bounded off to find his friends.

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Gabby still couldn't believe what her mother had told her. She had came back for revenge, just as Gabby had. Since the night before, they had talked about the subject, and Gabby had told her mother that there was no way that she would help. After all, she had been in the hospital for a long time, so she didn't want to ruin it.

But still. . . although she had apologized to Jimmy and Cindy for everything, she couldn't help but think that somehow it was still their fault that her father was dead.

So, after hours of debating with herself Gabby made a decision.

Although her mother had walked out on her years ago, and had just came back into her life, she was going to help. And although she had tried to convince herself that she was over Patrick's death, and that she no longer blamed Cindy and Jimmy, she knew that wasn't true. She did believe it was their fault, and now, with her mother's help, she was going to get them once and for all.

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I know, that chapter wasn't that good. But, I had to find a way to bring Libby, Sheen, and Carl back into the story, because it felt like I was neglecting them. Besides, maybe I have a card up my sleeve for what happens at the party. . . you never know. So, don't worry, the next chapter will be better. Well, please review.