RONHCL 9

Ready or Not, Here Comes Love!

Chapter 9


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Told you."

Cindy ignored Libby's smirk, opting instead to stare lovingly at her boyfriend. There he was, practically yelling at Betty, saying he's loved her for quite some time. The only thing that could make her happier is if Betty turned lesbian and left Jimmy alone for good.

Her emerald eyes, only moments ago filled with nervousy, we're bright with joy and love. She latched onto her friend tightly. "Libby..."

"Again, I told you. Now get off me, girl. Save the lovin' for your lover." The blonde sheepishly removed herself and walked towards Jimmy, Libby following behind. Ashamed she had ever doubted her friend, Cindy sighed happily. She was relieved. I knew Libby told me he did, but it's still good to hear.

Jimmy had just noticed her arrival, throwing a possesive arm around her waist as he kissed her cheek.

Cindy watched with pride as Betty fumed and stared right at her. Sensing trouble, the blonde hugged Jimmy back as she removed his arms from her. She turned to face the irate brunette, her intent obviously on Cindy. Bring it on.

"You've got him under your 'spell'!" Betty shreiked. Jimmy's eyes lit up in anger.

"I already told you this - Cindy would never do that to me! She wouldnt have to either, because I already loved her."

"Unlikely! You were always chasing after me! You always had your eyes turned to me, and it used to be that everytime I came around, you would stop and look at me!" Betty was screaming, her normally lovely serene face contorting into ugly anger. She left Jimmy, spinning back to Cindy. "You've had him under a love potion the entire time haven't you? I knew you liked him, and at first, I was okay with that. No, however, I want him back."

"Thats too bad, he's mine. You-"

SLAP!

Cindy was so stunned she didn't move. The resounding sound of Betty's hand connecting with her face echoed throughout the gym, frightening the captive audience. every student was still, silent; waiting for Cindy's rebuttal.

Libby backed away, seeing the green fire erupting from her best friends eyes. Jimmy was debating what to do; on the one hand, she hit cindy, but on the other, his mother taught him to never hit a girl. Sheen and Carl were hiding behind Elke who had stood next to Libby. The teacher, entering the room seconds prior to the slap, slowly backed out and ran.

"You little bitch." She bunched her fist and socked Betty in the mouth, sending her stumbling backwards. Aiming a kick at her mid-section, Betty recoverd just in time to grab Cindy's foot and pull. She landed on her forearms and quickly jumped up, landing a roundhouse kick to Betty's side. The brunnette fell to the ground and Cindy stepped lightly over to her.

Brown eyes opened and Betty grabbed her rival's leg, dragging her down next to her. She took a fistful of blonde hair and tugged forcefully, making Cindy cry out. Slapping her in the face again, she threw her away and stood clutching her aching side.


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"Okay, Jim, it's confession time." He looked away from the fight and turned to the ivory-skinned girl. "I've got some explainin' to do."

"What?"

"I... well, you and Cindy... stubborn... irritating fight/flirts..." Libby took a breath and spit it out. "I gave you the love potion, with the help of the gang so tht you guys would finally act on your feelings of LOVE and stop fighting, making the whole school a better place!" She crossed her arms and put on her best "yeah, so what?" face as she waited for an answer.

"You- you broke into my lab!"

"Yeah-"

"How?"

"Sheen." They said at the same time.

"I'm going to let this slide, Libby, for two reasons. One, you got us together; two, you're Cindy's best friend."

"I'm not sorry."

"Me neither."

They were interrupted by a high-pitched shriek. Jimmy and Libby turned back to their Cindy, worried at who screamed.


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"You pulled my hair! My HAIR! Do you even realize how long I spent on it this morning?"

"You pulled mine first, dipshit!" Currently, both girls were trading punches. Well, in Betty's case, they were just forceful slaps and hair-tugs. Eyes wild, hair and clothes in a disarray, the girls faced off. Betty feighed right, hitting left, catching Cindy in the shoulder, then sending a short kick to the shin.

Cindy ingnored the pain and faked a right lunge, went left, the doubled back for sock to the stomache. The blonde slid down and spun her legs, sending Betty crashing to the floor. Betty screamed loudly, landing awkwardly on her ankle and wrist. She screeched, in obvious pain.

lowing her hair out of her face, Cindy stood. She glared smugly down at the hurt Betty. Unable to stop herself, she tunted her.

"Guess who ust kicked your ASS bitch?" She threw her hands up in victory. "Not that you would have gotten him even if you did win. He's MINE, don't you dare forget it." She leaned down into Betty's tear-stained face and whisper coldly. "I went easy on you this time, Quinlan, but next time... you won't be around to do it again."

"You better not be threatening me."

Cindy only laughed and picked herself up. She stared down at Betty and snorted. "It's not a threat, it's a fucking promise."

She left her there on the gym floor, running over to her boyfriend. Jimmy caught her and hugged her tightly. "Jimmy?" She was partially muffled from her face in his chest.

"Yeah, Cind?"

"Take me home please, I am so gonna be suspended."


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Jimmy and Cindy sat in his hovercar, talking. They were about to leave school, but Jimmy had to explain something first.

"So basically, you're saying it would have already left your system?" Cindy asked.

"I'm glad you understood that. When I explained it to Sheen and Carl earlier, Carl fainted and Sheen's 't.v./movie' turned on... He started whispering things from UltraLord and various Disney movies. The good, animated classics; not the Disney Channel blasphemy." Jimmy stated.

They both chuckled at that. It faded, leaving an awkward silence. Jimmy rubbed the back of his neck and they both looked away. Cindy breathed in deeply. She was angry; not at him, at herself for being nervous. What was there left to doubt?

"So where does that leave us?" Jimmy blurted. Cindy tilted her head slightly and smiled.

"Let's.. pick up where we left off, shall we?" She grabbed his shirt in both hands and pulled him to her, crushing their lips together. His arms snaked around her waist as her hands slid up and around his shoulders.

"Oh yeah! Supermegafoxyawesomehot!" They heard a wolf whistle and broke apart for air, embarrassed. Cindy turned to see Libby smacking her idiotic boyfriend upside the head.

"Okay, you keep that sorta thing up boy, I'll beat you black and blue!" She smiled at her best friend apologetically, before winking at her. "You get back to that, Cind, try not to get too carried away!" With that she dragged off the dazed Sheen, leaving Jimmy and Cindy alone.

The two shared a look... then burst into unabridaled laughter. Holding their sides, they fell apart and into their own seats. "Man, we really ought to have Libs beat up on Sheen more..."

"If he's going to continue to interrupt us, then yes. I wholeheartedly agree."

Jimmy stood and reached down to help Cindy up. Pulling her up, and into his arms, he held her for another scorching kiss.

"You'll pick me up for school tomorrow, right?" Cindy asked sweetly. He toyed with her long blonde hair as he appeared to contemplate it. She poked him in the ribs and he laughed.

"Of course, you're my girlfriend, after all..."




THE END