Other Fan Fiction ❯ More than Friends? ❯ Hanging Out ( Chapter 9 )

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By: Pika189

Title: More than Friends?

Author: the ultimate SoBe Master

Chapter 9: Hanging Out

Email: mightysobe745_8@yahoo.com, sobe_rocks@hotmail.com

Category: Ned's Declassified SSG

Ned couldn't stop himself. He couldn't help that he was kissing Moze. His head told him to stop, but his heart told him to keep going. Moze was stunned, but only for a moment. She was quickly drawn into the kiss, and time seemed to stop for her and Ned. Though it only lasted a mere ten seconds, it seemed like an eternity for them.

When their lips finally parted, Ned blushed and stared down at his shoes. “Uh…I'm sorry…I don't know what came over me, something just clicked,” Ned stuttered.

“Ned, it's ok! I enjoyed that kiss,” replied Moze sweetly, smiling and blushing at the same time. Ned simply smiled back, still blushing.

As Ned and Moze stared back at the TV screen, Ned pulled Moze closer to him than she already was. When the movie was over, Ned realized that it was a Mission Impossible marathon, as did Moze, for as soon as the movie ended, Mission Impossible II immediately began. “Wanna keep watching, or should we change the channel?”

“Let's keep watching,” replied Moze. “Well, the bowl's empty, so could you please go get some more?”

“Sure,” replied Ned, standing up and heading into the kitchen.

“Hurry back. I don't wanna be cold for too long,”

Ned blushed as he continued to make the popcorn. He had soon returned to Moze with the bowl of popcorn. As he sat down, his arm went back around Moze, sending a shiver down her spine.

As they continued to watch the movie, Ned leaned back, bringing Moze with him. When he did this, his other arm wrapped around Moze. This sent another shiver down her spine. `My mom was right! He does like me!' Moze thought, smiling. By the end of the movie, they were both asleep.

The next morning, Mrs. Bigby had just walked into the living room when she noticed Ned and Moze. They were still in the same position they had been when they had fallen asleep. “Oh, I have to get a picture of this!” She muttered. Grabbing the digital camera from her purse, Mrs. Bigby aimed it at Ned and Moze. Counting down from three silently to herself, she took the picture.

Just as she had taken it, Ned began to stir. Thinking quickly, Mrs. Bigby dashed to her purse and put the camera away. She then pretended to be just getting up. As she once again entered the living room, Ned's eyes opened. “Hi, Mom,” He said, still half asleep.

“Hi, Dear,” Mrs. Bigby replied. She then headed into the kitchen to begin making breakfast.

Glancing at the clock, Ned realized it was 7:30. Just as he turned his head forward again, Moze slowly opened her eyes. “Good morning, Moze. You sleep well?” Ned said, smiling down at her.

“Yeah, you?” Moze replied.

“Yeah, I did,” Both Ned and Moze stood up and headed into the kitchen. They then sat down next to each other at the kitchen table to wait for breakfast to be ready. “What're ya making for breakfast, Mom?”

“Bacon and eggs,” replied Mrs. Bigby. About ten minutes later, the bacon and eggs were ready. Ned and Moze grabbed a plate and gathered themselves plenty of eggs and bacon. Minutes later, they were already putting their plates in the sink.

At 8:15, there was a knock at the door. “Come in. The door's unlocked,” Ned called from the couch, which him and Moze had been sitting on ever since they had finished their breakfast. The door opened, revealing Cookie with his arm around a smiling Lisa.

“Hi, guys,” They said.

“Hey, Cookie, Lisa,” Moze and Ned replied.

“I thought it would be nice to include Lisa in what we do,” said Cookie.

“That sounds good,” Ned replied. Moze and him then scooted over to allow Cookie and Lisa some room on the couch.

As Cookie and Lisa sat down, Cookie asked, “So, what are gonna do today?”

“I don't know. What do you guys wanna do?” Ned replied.

“Well, let's head to one of our hangout spots and just, you know, hang out, just like old times,” said Moze.

“Alright, sounds good to me,” Ned replied. “What about you guys? Is it alright?”

“Yeah, it's fine with me,” Lisa replied.

“It's alright with me if it's alright with Lisa,” said Cookie, smiling. Lisa smiled back.

“Ok, so where do we go?” Ned asked.

“Well…we just went to the docks the other day, and we're going to the park tomorrow, so those are out of the question…how about we go to the mall? It's been awhile since we all went there together,” said Moze.

“Alright, we'll go to the mall,” said Ned. “Any objections?” Ned waited a few seconds, then said, “Ok, it's settled! We're going to the mall,” As Ned and the others stood and headed for the door, Ned called, “Mom, we're going out for awhile! Se you later,”

“Ok, bye,” replied Mrs. Bigby.

After 15 minutes of walking, the mall finally came into view. “I'll race you guys there! Last one there has to pay for food and drinks,” Ned challenged.

“You're on!” said the others. With that, Ned, Moze, Cookie, and Lisa all began running towards the mall. Ned was in front, Moze and the others close behind.

As they got to the parking, Moze suddenly got a quick burst of speed, and she passed Ned. Seeing this, Ned picked up speed, as did Lisa, leaving Cookie in their dust. As they all got to the entrance to the mall, Ned said, “Well, looks like you're paying,”

“Damn,” said Cookie under his breath. As they entered, they immediately headed for the snack bar. “What do you guys want?”

“Well, I'll have a medium Dr. Pepper and some chili cheese fries,” replied Ned.

“I'll just have a medium Coke,” said Moze.

“You're not gonna get anything to eat?” asked Ned.

“Ned, I was just gonna share your chili cheese fries, if that's alright,” Moze replied.

“No, that's quite alright,”

“And for you, Lisa?” Cookie said.

“I'll have a large Coke and a slice of pepperoni pizza,” Lisa replied.

“Oh, get some pepperonis, too?”

“Why?”

“'Cause they're good,”

“Ok, I'll be right back, ok? Save my spot for me, will ya?” Cookie said. He then headed up to the snack bar and sat on one of the stools.

“May I help you?” said the girl who was working the snack bar.

“Yeah, I'd like two orders of chili cheese fries, a slice of pepperoni pizza, a medium Dr. Pepper, a medium Coke, and two large Cokes, and put extra cheese on one of those orders of chili cheese fries, oh, and five packets of pepperonis,” Cookie replied.

“Alright, that'll be $16.74,” Reaching into his pocket, and pulling out his pocket, he pulled out a ten dollar bill, a five dollar bill, and two one dollar bills and paid for his order. “Twenty-six cents is your change, and it'll be ready in just a minute,” The girl then handed him two quarters. About two minutes later, she turned to Cookie and handed him a tray with everything that Cookie had ordered. “There you are, and have a nice day!”

“Thank you, I will,” replied Cookie as he took the tray and headed back for Ned and the others. When he got there, he set the tray down on the table and took a seat next to Lisa. “Well, here ya go,” With that, Cookie grabbed his chili cheese fries and started to dig in.

“Thanks, Cookie,” replied Ned, taking his own chili cheese fries and a pepperoni packet.

“So, I heard Suzie's back in town. You been to see her yet, Ned?” asked Lisa.

“Yeah, we broke up,” replied Ned.

“Oh, I'm sorry,”

“Don't worry about it. I was the one who broke up with her,”

“Why's that?”

“I didn't really think it was working out. So, you and Cookie are going out now?”

“Yeah, he asked me out on Monday,”

“That's good to here. You two are meant for each other,”

“Awe, thanks Ned!”

After they had all finished the pepperonis and chili cheese fries, they began to walk around the mall, just because they could. Cookie had his arm around Lisa, and Ned's was around Moze. This continued on until four, when they realized what time it was and started for the exit. “That was awesome! Did you see that dude?! He totally went down!” Ned exclaimed. He was talking about when Cookie had toppled into this big, muscular guy. Cookie had almost gotten his neck wrung had he not gotten away.

“Yeah, that was amazing!” Cookie replied.

“I'm just glad you're still alive,” Lisa replied, smiling. Her house was in the opposite direction, so she, and of course Cookie, had started for her house. This left just Moze and Ned.

As they were just getting to the street that they lived on, they saw both Missy and Loomer farther down it. They quickly ducked behind a bush. “Ironic we'd see them both in the same area,” said Ned.

“Yeah,” agreed Moze.

“Quickly, take my hand,”

“Huh?”

“Just take it! We'll fool `em so they don't come over to us,”

“O-ok,” Moze then took Ned's hand and they stood up. Ignoring Loomer and Missy's surprised looks, they continued toward their houses. When they got there, they were still holding hands. When they realized this, they, quickly let go and started blushing. “W-well, I'll see ya tomorrow!”

“Yep! Tomorrow's the day we go to the park! I'll be looking forward to it!” replied Ned.

“Me too, bye!” Moze then, with a smile on her face, headed gave Ned a hug and headed for her house. After the shock wore off, Ned then did the same.

A/N: Well, what'd ya think?! I'm sorry I'm a little late in getting this chapter up, I've just had writers' block, and you know how that goes. Well, please R&R! Until then, bye! ^^