Dude and Dudette

She was dreaming... she knew she was, but she didn't care. Jen giggled as her mystery man was whispering sweet nothings in her ear, his breath tickling her. Then there were butterfly kisses, down the side of her neck, along her jaw, and one on the tip of her nose. When he started playing with her hair she sighed, "You're so amazing..." she trailed off when his face came into view, "...JUDE!"

Jen sat up in her bed with a start, eyes wide, awaken from her fantasy, "Holy crap... what the hell was that?"

Caitlin was squeezing a lemon when she saw Jen running at her looking like she just got out of a major fight during a 50 percent off sale at Albatross & Finch. "Jen, what happened?" she asked.

Jen managed to huff out, "Caitlin! I need your help!"

"Well first of all, your socks don't match, and you might want to use some concealer to hide those bags under your eyes... did you even comb your hair this morning?" she peered inquisitively at her friend.

"No... not that kind of help." Jen groaned and saw that Caitlin was frowning at her... she was probably wearing her sweater inside out or something. Taking a deep breath she said, "I had a dream... about Jude..."

Caitlin gasped, "A romantic dream?"

"Kind of..." she answered uncomfortably, it's not everyday you fantasize about a childhood friend.

She grabbed Jen by the shoulders, "Jen, no! You can't do that! I mean... look at him!" They both turned to Stick It and saw Jude nodding his head to some imaginary beat in his mind. "He's... Jude!"

"I know! I know! It's so weird... but... it was such a nice dream... he had such soft lips and warm hands..." she smiled and her eyes started glazing over.

"Snap out of it!" Caitlin shook Jen with all her might, "It's like the number one rule between friends! Never fall for a close friend! I mean, what would happen if you guys started like, dating?" she exclaimed, "And then, what would happen if you guys broke up? It would be so horrible!"

Jen rolled her eyes, "Why does this sound so familiar?"

"Hello! Nikki and Jonesy?" Caitlin hissed.

"What about Nikki and Jonesy?" a new voice asked. Gulping, they turned to see Nikki standing there with her infamous smirk.

"O-oh nothing, we were just naming all our friends, right Caitlin?" Jen nudged her.

"R-right! Nikki and Jonesy! Jude and Wyatt!" Caitlin shouted nervously

Nikki looked sceptical but shrugged, "Yea... right... ok, I don't believe that for one second but whatever. So, what's up guys?"

"Nikki, I know that we agreed to just be friends, but I can't help the fact that I have feelings for you, and I think you have feelings for me as well. I know you don't want to ruin this great friendship we have but I want us to have a chance. It may be awkward at first but we always enjoy a challenge, right? Please say you'll be my girl Nik, it would mean everything to me." Jonesy recited to his burger before taking a bite out of it.

"Dude... I don't know what to say man... that was pretty darn good." Jude patted him on the back.

"Hitting on your food again Jonesy?" Wyatt asked as he sat down with the guys.

"Nah man, I was practicing for Nikki."

Wyatt eyed him wearily, "Nikki? ...I don't think that would be such a good idea. I mean you guys have been friends forever."

"I really like her though, she's not just a regular hot chick... she's special." Jonesy finished thoughtfully.

"Dude, that's so beautiful!" Jude sniffed and wiped away a tear.