What Are You Waiting For?

Disclaimer: I don't ownt he characters of 6teen.

By: Desiree

Nikki's POV

Here we are, all hanging out. Caitlin is working at the Lemon, I'm on my breakfast and so is Jonesy. Jen's at work, Wyatt's also at work. And Jude is... just uh, walking around. You know, I have never thought that I would do what I did last night but I did something. Something bad. Something wrong.

A couple of months back, Jonesy and I had a serious talk. We ARE NOT a couple but that doesn't mean that we don't want to be. We spoke about this very topic.

...Flashback - Jonesy and I's Conversation...

"Nikki, I think that it's about time that you and I spoke about this," Jonesy looked at me and grabbed my left arm.

"Talk about what?" I pretended to not know what Jonesy was talking about, but I sure as heck did. He was talking about us being in love and being a couple.

"Nikki, I know that you know what I am talking about. Us..." Jonesy smiled. "Being in love with each other. Why can't we go out?" he asked.

"I've told you before Jonesy, I don't want to break the friendship apart," I said Then I started to walk away but Jonesy stopped me.

"And how exactly with us going out ruin what friendship we have, Nik?" Jonesy asked me.

" Jonesy, you are not that dumb now are you? I've told you before... and you know why too. We cannot share a romantic relationship because, it would ruin the friendship by, if we went out and broke up, it would split the group in two. Besides, we could drift away from the group while we draw closer to each other and then if we broke up, it would be a complete mess," I told Jonesy.

"But who says we are going to break up?" Jonesy looked at me and he put his hands on my shoulders.

I looked at Jonesy deeply in the eyes. "I don't know, but what I do know is this. If we did break-up, it would kill me. I love you completely, I'll let you know that much but for us to have a relationship now, it would probably be a mistake and if we broke up I wouldn't bare it. I just don't think I am ready for a relationship but when I am, I'll let you know. And I promise you this much, you are the keeper of my heart," Then I gently kissed Jonesy on the lips. When I pulled away he smiled at me.

"I love you," Jonesy said to me. "And I understand. You are worth the wait and I don't want to rush you," he said to me.

"Thanks," I said hugging him. Then I pulled away. "I have to go now, make some money.."

...End Flash Back...

Jonesy, who is sat next to me looks at me with great concern. I have an extremely worried look on my face and he notices it. "Nik, are you alright?" he asked me.

I looked at him. I know what I did last night was wrong and hiding it from Jonesy now was also wrong but I couldn't tell him. It would break his heart. "Yeah, I'm great!" I faked a smile and then I jumped up to my feet. "Oh wow, look at the time, I got to go to work, see-ya!" I said quickly and left. As I was walking to the Khaki Barn I couldn't help but think about the mistake that I had made last night, a mistake that I couldn't quite remember but was told about this morning. On the way to the Khaki Barn, I passed by Stick-It's. It's were my friend Jude works too. Wow... and I thought that he was just out walking around.

"Hey Nikki!" Jude called out as I was walking along.

I walked over to him and looked at him. I still had that worried look on my face. "Jude, are you going to talk to Jonesy about last night?" I asked him.

"I dunno dude, I'm not smart, but I think that's your job," Jude observbed. "I mean, you are the one that broke the promise... and I know I was probably more of the blame here but..."

I looked at Jude. "You have no idea how I feel right now do you? Jonesy asked me just then was there something wrong and I lied to him. I can't hide this secret from him Jude, I just can't.."

"But dude, Jonesy is like, going to totally hate me if he finds this out," Jude said to me.

"Jude, you know as well as I do, Jonesy has a right to know," I told Jude. "And I am going to tell him, right after work," And with that, I left. I was shaking like heck, I was so nervous about telling Jonesy my big secret. Thank goodness I had work in between my little now and my little confession, because I seriously need to think this over.

I have started yet another 6teen fanfic in which I hope you are enjoying so far. I know that a certain someone knows what is going on here but for her sake, I'll add some little surprises, which will be good for everyone. Anyway, that's all for now.

6teen Mega Fan,

Des