Dude and Dudette

Chapter 5

Behind one of the many potted plants inside the mall, Caitlin set up her position. She slowly poked her head through her hiding spot and saw that the coast was clear. Giving the signal, Caitlin spoke into her walkie-talkie, "Testing, testing. This is Hidden Dragon, Operation: Hook-up is now commencing."

"Ok, wait; explain what we're doing again." Nikki said while adjusting her earpiece.

"We're hooking up you and Jonesy. Didn't you listen when I explained the whole thing?" she whispered.

"I did! I swear! But what's the deal with all this secret spy stuff?"

"It's more fun this way!" Caitlin looked around, "Jen, are you there?"

"Crouching Tiger reporting for duty, subject is found spotted at the Big Squeeze." Jen said from her location behind a trash bin.

"Did you hear that Nikki? He's right where I left him, go get him!"

Nikki chuckled and continued walking towards the lemon, "Man, you guys watch way too many movies."

Jude yawned and stretched as he stood up, "So what are you gonna do now, dude?"

Jonesy shrugged, "I don't know, find Nikki and apologize I guess."

"Well don't look now, but here she comes." Wyatt pointed out and got up, "We'll leave you two alone."

"Good luck, dude!" Jude gave Jonesy the thumbs up.

"Come on Jude," Wyatt urged, he nodded as they passed Nikki, "Hey."

"Sup guys." Nikki replied.

Jude waved, "We're getting lunch, later bra."

Jonesy scratched the back of his neck nervously as Nikki approached him, "Hey Nikki." he said looking at his shoes.

She bit her lip and smiled awkwardly, "Hey..."

"I uh..." they both started at the same time. With their mouths left open, they laughed it off uneasily.

"You first." Nikki offered.

"Thanks... I'm sorry Nik, I really am. I'm a jerk, I know it." Jonesy blurted out, "I just... I want to be with you."

Nikki's eyes softened and her heart thumped loudly inside her chest, "Jonesy... I-"

"Eee!" she was interrupted by Caitlin's voice squealing in her ear, "Tell him you love him!"

Oh shit, Nikki thought, I forgot they were listening. She sighed and turned off her earpiece. "I'm sorry too Jonesy, I said some stuff I didn't mean and I'm just as big a jerk as you are."

Jonsey smiled, "Apology accepted, friends?" he opened his arms for a hug.

"Best friends." Nikki laughed and gave him a big squeeze.

"Jen! I can't hear what they're saying, can you?" Caitlin asked.

"No, it's not working, or she must've turned her earpiece off." Jen answered through the walkie-talkie.

A/N: Hey everyone! Yay, it's a new chapter (finally)! Thank you guys so much for your reviews and your patience, it means a lot. Uh... I know the last part in the previous chapter was a bit confusing but I found that it worked out best that way. Hope it wasn't too hard to read. Anyways enjoy. )

Behind one of the many potted plants inside the mall, Caitlin set up her position. She slowly poked her head through her hiding spot and saw that the coast was clear. Giving the signal, Caitlin spoke into her walkie-talkie, "Testing, testing. This is Hidden Dragon, Operation: Hook-up is now commencing."