The California Adventure

Chapter 3: You've got spikes!

Nate left social studies class and headed down the hallway to his now-clean locker. Then he saw...

"That's so funny, Snooki Bear!"

Yep, Jenny Jenkins and Artur Pashkov. Artur was Nate's occasional rival at times (example: raising money to win skateboard), but other times a good friend (helping him win the bet against Marcus Goode, a seventh-grade bully). Nate knew it's time to at least say something, so without hesitation, he heads over to the lovebirds to start a conversation.

"Hey guys," Nate says to Artur and Jenny.

"Hi," Jenny replies back.

"Hallo Nate," Artur replies back.

"You guys are still together. Can't say I'm surprised," Nate says to the couple.

"Yeah," Jenny replies.

"Nate, is thing every okay?" Artur asks with concern.

"...yes. Something I need to know about?" Nate responds.

"You want to explain what prompted you to tase Gina in social studies?" Jenny asks with a narrowing eyebrow.

"Well...it's just that... I had to finally get rid of a thorn that just wouldn't go away for once," Nate explained.

"Nate, I have a question for you. Why you huggings Mrs. Godfrey today?" Artur asks.

"Because I have seen the error of my ways, and wanted to do right by everyone else," Nate replies.

"So why come to us?" Jenny asks.

"Because I thought I at least get something out and get it over with," Nate replied back.

"Whats do you meanings?" Artur asks.

"Two things. One: I would like to say that you two are a very nice couple."

"Thanks...but what's the other thing you're going to say?" Jenny asks.

"That I get it," Nate replied.

"About what?"

"That you hate my guts. But it's okay. I understand now."

"Whats do you meanings?" Artur asks.

"Since I kept chasing Jenny for 5 years since first grade, I've come to realize that she does not want me around her like a pesky fly that just wouldn't go away," Nate explained.

"How were you finally tipped off?" Jenny asked.

"I think that a while ago something in the back of my head was telling me that you didn't like me, so I ended up giving up for good."

"...is that...it? Or is there a little more to your claim?"

"Actually, there is a little more to that," Nate replied. Then he cleared his throat and explained his account to Jenny:

"Let's start with the time when I first met you when I accidentally called you 'Jonny' because my grammar wasn't good then. From that to rejecting numerous offers like eating lunch together, sharing swing sets, and dancing together. And the time I was trying to write a love poem for you, and accidentally dumping egg salad on you..."

"Wait, that was an accident?" Jenny asks in surprise.

"Yes. I was going for Gina instead of you," Nate replied back.

"What has she done that made you unhappy?"

"She named my fleece ball team 'Kuddle Kittens'," Nate replied.