Jonesy and Nikki

This article focuses on the relationship between Jonesy and Nikki.

Overview
Jonesy and Nikki—best friends yet polar opposites—have been together since their school’s winter formal. With Nikki choosing not to move by the end of “Bye Bye Nikki,” their relationship has room to flourish and improve. They’ve been together for almost six months in “One Year, Another Summer."

He’s very affectionate and (sometimes) has no problem showing his feelings towards her, while she finds it amusing to be a “tease,” as he calls her. He flirts with her a lot, even at the wrong times, and every now and then he manages to take her breath away. She sometimes writes in her journal about him, and he frequently fantasizes about her.

His chauvinistic ways and her feminist ideals sometimes clash, resulting in the occasional spat regarding their views. Both of them are very competitive, frequently taking each other head-on in any challenge posed. He’s prone to dishonesty and smugness during such challenges, but she is able to outsmart him with her quick wit.

She has a tendency to get jealous when he looks at other girls, causing minor insecurities to show. Every now and then, he becomes jealous too when she mentions other guys.

He respects her outspokenness sometimes, but will challenge her on certain things. Nikki just rolls her eyes at and ignores his bravado and occasional gross bodily behaviors.

Despite their differences, they come to realize they’re in love with each other (“From the Runway with Love”) and decide to see how their relationship further blooms from that point on.

One Year, Another Summer
As soon as school lets out for the summer, Nikki finds Jonesy waiting for her at her locker. They kiss before meeting up with the rest of the gang.

Later, Nikki confides in Jen about her growing feelings for Jonesy, and Jonesy does the same with Jude. However, they still don't tell each other they're in love with one another yet. The two of them dance at Geoff's party, almost telling each other the truth, but both decide against it.

Trivia

 * Of all the main couples, they are the most affectionate, most competitive, and most argumentative.