My Life in High School Series

#3 My Life As A High School Junior

Sequel to My Life As A High School Sophomore

And My Life As A High School Freshman

Disclaimer: Don't Own Jimmy Neutron

A/N: Ok here's another chapter for you! All in the same day! WOW! Hope you're happy….well maybe you won't be after reading this….

Chapter 3: Looks Like They're Gonna Be a A Ryan and Marissa

"How on earth are you ever going to explain in terms of chemistry and physics so important a biological phenomenon as first love?"

-Albert Einstein

After school, Cindy made her normal route to Starbucks. The small bell clinged as she stepped through the door.

"Cindy! Over here!" she heard Tyler call. She looked around, spotted him in a booth in the corner, and made her way over to him. She slid into the cozy little booth.

"Hey," she said quietly.

"Hey," he replied. "Listen, earlier today, I didn't mean to sound so pushy. I know you're going through a rough time, and I totally understand if this feels kind of awkward to you." Cindy sighed inwardly at the sound of his words.

"Thanks. And I'm sorry for being so mean earlier. I just...when we moved here, I left my boyfriend back in Retroville. We...we were really close and it was...hard leaving him. I'm just afraid that he...you know...fell in love with someone else. So, I don't know...I guess I was just afraid of getting too close to another boy so quickly." Cindy took a deep breath and wiped the tears forming in her eyes. "I just miss him a lot."

"Yeah, I totally understand. We moved here about two years ago. I left my girlfriend back in California, it was really tough. I saved up to go see her, but when I got there, she was...seeing someone else." He choked out the last part.

"Whoa, that's really tough," Cindy said, looking down at the table. She hoped that that never happened between her and Jimmy. "I'm sorry," she added softly. He smiled.

"It was for the best. She's happy with Jake or Jude or whatever the fuck his name is." Cindy smiled.

"Great," she said, "I feel like a total asshole now."

"Don't worry about it. I understand. If you need anyone to talk to, I'm here," he said, laying a hand on hers. She felt uneasy at first, and then realized he meant nothing by it.

"Thanks," she whispered. "Here, I'll buy you your coffee."

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Jimmy went straight to the Candy Bar after school and, sure enough, saw Natalie there waiting for him. He took a seat next to her.

"Hey," he said happily.

"Hey," she replied, looking up at him.

"What's up?" he asked.

"Nothing. I got a TON of homework today. The teachers are a lot...different that those in New York." Jimmy sat up at the mention of New York.

"You lived in New York?" He asked eagerly.

"Yeah..."

"Did you know a girl named Cindy Vortex?"

"I don't think so, why?"

"Oh, I didn't think so. She was my girlfriend for like 2 years, then her mom died and she had to move to New York with her dad about two months ago. It's been kind of...hard without her."

"You really loved her?"

"Yeah...with all of my heart. I'm actually a little scared. I mean, it's New York! God knows what kind of guy is going to hit on her. She might forget about me and fall for some New York guy."

"I don't think so."

"Why do you say that?"

"Because all the guys in New York are BUTT UGLY!" Natalie said giggling. Jimmy smiled.

"I like your laugh," he said quietly.

"Thanks."

"God," Jimmy whispered, "you remind me so much of her." He brought his hand up and gently touched her face. "Except she had blonde hair, green eyes, and she wasn't NEARLY as ugly as you."

"UH!" Natalie slapped his hand away, then noticed Jimmy was laughing.

"I'm just kidding! You're not ugly at all."

"Oh, so you think I'm pretty?" Natalie asked, biting her lip.

"No," Jimmy replied. He watched the hope in her eyes fade away. He was dangerously close to her. "I think you're beautiful," he murmured. Natalie's breath was getting fast. She had one of the hottest boys she's ever seen not only just call her beautiful, but his lips were dangerously close to hers. She didn't know who moved first, but before she knew what was happening, the space between them closed and his lips were on hers. Jimmy didn't know what was going on. He was kissing a beautiful girl that wasn't Cindy. What was he doing? He quickly pulled away.

"Uh..s-sorry," he mumbled.

"I-it's OK," Natalie replied. She looked at her watch. "Oh God! It's that late already? I have to go home and...uh...f-finish unpacking. B-bye." Natalie stood up and headed for the door.

"Wait, Natalie." She turned around and faced Jimmy. "W-would you wanna, like, come over for dinner or something?" he asked, rubbing his arm nervously.

"Sure," she replied, smiling. "See you tonight, Jimmy."

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