Chapter Six

Nigel's POV

I eyed my teammates sitting on the circular couch from the podium on which I stood. I specifically eyed Abby due to what happened 3 seconds ago. I gave a sigh and started to speak. "You all know of the 'Valentines Ball' our school is holding this very week?" I asked, and everyone nodded. "Well we all know how dangerous it is?"

Everyone shook their heads. I sighed again. "Teenagers will be present and we all know how that many teenagers share a hatred for kids. Especially The Delightful Teens From Down The Lane. We all know how much they seem to enjoy ruining social events and who knows? Maybe they're planning an all out attack for the Kids Next Door."

"And?" Wally asked.

"And, Numbuh 4-T, we have to be on the lookout. We need to be undercover. But we need to team up only within the TND." I replied.

"So… you can't go with Lizzie?" Hoagie asked almost sarcastically.

"Unfortunately no." I replied. The boys broke into a stifled laughter. I eyed them menacingly though my dark glasses. "And what seems to be so funny?" I inquired.

"Nothing." The both said and raised their hands to indicate they're good.

"Numbuh 3-T whom do you wish to go with?" I turned to Kuki.

"You're seriously askin'?" Abby whispered.

"Well duh! Numbuh 4-T of course!" She replied cheerfully.

Numbuh 4 choked on his own spit. "W-what?" He stuttered.

"Well we always go together silly."

Hoagie nudged Wally once again with his elbow and raised his eyebrows continuously. Wally gave him a look that said 'stop it or I'll snap you'. "I s'pose then you'll be going with Fanny." He huffed.

"But of course." Hoagie replied. "Who else would I go with?"

"So if I'm going with Kuki and you're going with Fanny…"

"Rachael definitely with Patton…. And possibly Virginia and Bartie…"

"So that means…"

The boys broke into fits of snickers again. I rolled my eyes at their immature act. "I know it means that me and Numbuh 5-T have to pair up but I don't see what's so funny about it." I said. They struggled to stop but managed.

"So… Numbuh 5 s'pose we're going together huh?" She asked raising her cap above her amber eyes.

"Don't think anything of it Numbuh 5-T." I tried to sound convincing, but I could feel a small blush creep upon my face and my heart started to beat faster. "We're just going undercover."

"Uh-huh."

I don't know if it was just me but was there some disappointment in her voice? The boys broke into laughter again. "So whatcha gonna tell Lizzie then boss?" She said and I noticed a little smirk form on her lips.

"I'll think of something." I sighed.

The boys continued to laugh and Kuki nudged them to stop. "Right then." I said, clapping my hands together. "Now we have our 'dates' organized, we'll spend the rest of the week devising plans, choosing which weapons to bring, training tactics…"

"And shopping for dresses!" Kuki squealed, interrupting me. "I'll call all the girls and organize a time after school we can go buy some dresses. Isn't this exciting?"

She pulled out her pink mobile phone. "Not now Numbuh 3-T, wait for the meeting to be dismissed and don't interrupt me." I said.

"Hehe… sorry."

I sighed once again. "Meeting dismissed."

Kuki flipped open her phone and dialed a number. "Hello Virginia? It's me Kuki. Oh is this a bad time? You have taffy all over your face? Lab blew up again?"

Hoagie wandered off to his room, hopefully to devise some plans and Wally climbed to the lounge room to play a video game. But Abby just sat there, staring at me. "Is there something bothering you Numbuh 5-T?" I inquired.

She smirked again. "You do know Lizzie's going to kill you?"

"I'll suffer whatever consequences there are. She'll have to understand eventually."

Abby shook her head slightly and walked away.