Alternate Ending; The Lone Musketeer

(Jimmy's First Person POV)

When I welcomed Libby into my arms, I half expected myself to get what I deserved. But I didn't get it. Perhaps Libby was a very passive girl. Or perhaps she was plotting against me.

"Libby.. Come on, at least we can have each other."

I thought I saw a glimpse of a frown before she collapsed in my arms. I smiled mischieviously and patted her back.

"Well... Cindy's loss, right?"

I felt her nod against my chest.

"But we can talk later, we have to get to class."

I felt her nod again. She lifted her head and stared at me with those gorgeous chocolate brown eyes. Tears were still streaming down her face.

"Jimmy... Do you love me?"

I held my breath, but let it out slowly before replying.

"O-Of course, Libs'."

I watched her smile, satisfied. She leaned forward and placed a gentle kiss on my lips.

"I'll see you later, Jim."

I smiled at her as she sauntered away. "Ah... Life is good. Who else can do that and still get the girl?"

The next day, Libby and I were talking in my lab.

"Jimmy?" she asked, leaning back on the couch I had in the lab, "Do you think I should get a haircut?"

I shook my head slightly and glanced at her hair.

"Nope... Except the fact that I'm a guy, go ahead, take my advice."

Libby bit her luscious, bottom lip and peered fearfully at me.

"I have no other friends, Jimmy... Ever since yesterday," she whispered, "Cindy got every girl I knew and turned them against me."

I thought about it for a moment and placed my left arm lightly around her shoulders.

"Well... Look at it this way; at least we don't have to do this in secret!"

She smiled at me, only slightly cheerful.

"But still... It would be nice to have a friend that's a girl... Actually, you are the only friend I have anymore," she muttered.

I smiled at her, noting the pain in her voice.

"It's okay, Libby. I mean, you wanted me all for yourself, right?"

Reluctantly, she nodded, but snuggled close.

"I love you, James Isaac Neutron."

I smiled into her wavy black hair, amazed at how silky it was.

"I love you too, Liberty Folfax."

We looked at each other, and taking this chance, I leaned in...

Our lips met at the halfway point, and I was cherishing this moment forever. I thought that when she stormed out at the Candy Bar, that we would never be together again. And the thing with Cindy... It was only a distraction; everyone had expected me and Cindy to get together, and I gave up and let society take over my life. Not anymore. Now I was taking charge of my life. And of whom I was kissing.