Jimmy Neutron was sitting in his lab thinking about Cindy Vortex. It had already been a day since he had kissed her in that Alley. Why he kissed her? He had no idea why. He just felt like it; then it dawned on him; he liked her. He had liked her for a very long time now; Even way before they were stranded on that island. It's just that they had argued so much; he didn't know what to think.

For the past few weeks; they haven't been arguing as much as they used to. They even started hanging out together more, just the two of them. He didn't know how it happened; but it was weird. One time; it was the day before they did the school news; he and Cindy were studying together in the library. They were doing some book report. Cindy had tapped his foot and he tapped back. It was almost as if they were playing footsie or something.

Jimmy sighed. He just couldn't stop thinking about her for some weird reason. It was driving him crazy! Ever since he had kissed her; things felt different. Sure they held hands and smiled afterwards. He even offered to walk her home and she accepted. But could she really have feelings for him? Or did she just get caught in the moment?

"I just don't know what to do Goddard." He said banging on his key board. He was so distracted that he couldn't even focus on his new invention. Options appeared on Goddard's screen.

Option number one: Invent super sticky gum.

"Been there, done that." Jimmy replied.

Option number two: Tell Cindy how you feel about her.

Jimmy sighed. "It's not that easy. What's the last option?"

Option number three: Build a giant robot.

"I guess I'll just go with option number two." Jimmy made up his mind. He was going to tell Cindy how he felt about her.

Cindy Vortex was in her room; sitting on the bed. She would either glance around or stare at the ceiling. For some reason she just couldn't stop thinking about that kiss. He had kissed her! And right on the lips. Even though it was for only one second; it felt special to her.

Of course no one knew about it. It was their little secret. She didn't even tell Libby about it yet. She began to ponder on whether she should tell her or not. Sure they were best friends and she felt like she could tell her everything. But after Libby had spilled about her and Jimmy playing footsie in the library; she just wasn't sure anymore. What if another live newscast became an option for her, Jimmy, Libby, Carl and Sheen? The same thing might happen again. Only Libby would reveal about their kiss! That was more than just playing footsie in the library. Kids would really tease her and Jimmy.

She did accept Libby's apology. Why else would they still be friends if she didn't? She just couldn't tell her things so soon after what happened. Cindy felt hurt, betrayed, embarrassed and mad the day after Libby had spilled. Her and Jimmy gave her the same 'you've got to be kidding me' look after she said she was sure no one knew who she was talking about. She had hoped Libby was right. But when her, Jimmy, Carl and Sheen entered the school building together; kids started saying stuff.

She knew that after Carl was teased; that she was going to be a laughing stock too. When Butch began to tease her and Jimmy; she felt her cheeks turn a bright red from embarrassment and the anger was boiling up inside her. She didn't have to take it from anyone; so she did a karate move and punched him hard to the ground. He wasn't the only one who teased her and Jimmy. A few kids from a far would say little remarks and a few who passed by.

She won't forget about how humiliated and upset she was because Libby had broke her promise. Should Cindy take that risk again? If she told Libby about the kiss and rumors spread; kids would really make fun of her and Jimmy. 'Libby's my best friend. She just got carried away.'

Her thoughts were interrupted from someone ringing the door bell. She got up, went out on her balcony and saw none other than Jimmy Neutron! "What's he doing here?" She wondered.

She left the bedroom, trotted down stairs and answered the door. "Hello?"

"Cindy." He sighed.

"Neutron?" She asked surprised. "What are you doing here?"

"I really need to tell you something. Do you have a minute?" He asked.

"A minute." She replied. "You better spill."

She looked him right in the eyes waiting for him to speak. His beautiful ocean blue eyes and as he stared right into her gorgeous emerald eyes; he felt himself relax. "It's about the kiss."

Her heart was beating. "Uh, what about it?" She asked nervously. "Did someone see us?"

No." He had to tell her. I really like you Cindy; a lot." He finally managed to say after a long while of silence.

She felt her heart melt. Was this it? Was he going to tell her that he loves her? Could they finally be together? So many questions were running through her mind.

"I think I might even have feelings for you and when we were on that island; I became more aware of my feelings."

Her eyes were wide and she was too surprised to say anything. "Really?"

He nodded.

"So did I?" She replied smiling.

"So does this mean-" He was cut off.

"Yes it does."

He blushed. "I was really wondering if um, maybe, well if you want to; maybe we could go out some time." He offered.

"Like a date?" She asked.

He was blushing.

"That would be great, but I want our relationship to be a secret." She explained.

"Me too." He agreed.

"We can't even tell our friends about this." She added.

He gulped feeling guilty. He told Carl and Sheen almost everything.

"But where will we go without anyone we know getting suspicious?" She asked.

"Well I was thinking that maybe we could pretend that we still hate each other in school; then when no one's around; we won't have to pretend anymore." He explained.

And that's how it all began. They were going to start dating but they would be careful to not let their affection show with other people around. Now they needed to decide on their first date.

"Uh question Neutron, where will we go for our first date?" She asked.

His eyes widened. He realized he didn't think of a place to go. He smiled as he got an idea. "I have an idea." He had decided to go to Retroland. He picked up Cindy and took off on his jet pack.