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Forgive me if this has been mentioned or discussed before, but I always seemed to notice little clues that told me Rickie secretly likes Jordan. For example, in "Why Jordan can't read", he gives Angela a detailed descrption of which classes Jordan goes to and which ones he cuts, and when Angela is describing what happened between her and Jordan the day before, Rickie says wistfully, 'that's exactly how I would be...' and also in "Betrayal", there's something about the way he feels so hurt when Angela tries to move in on Corey Healthfreak (or whatever his name is!). The way Rickie acts towards her is as if he thinks she's done it before, (ie been insensitive about his feelings towards somebody, namely Jordan) although he could never admit it.
Other examples of Rickie liking Jordan that I can remember (and I'm sure there are more than these), are in "Halloween" when Rickie bumps into Jordan near the sports field? And in "So-called Angels" when he bumps into him on the street. For me, it seems that whenever Rickie talks to Jordan he starts stammering and looking uneasy, so it looks like he's either really intimidated by him, or he likes him. Did anyone else notice this?!

I also noticed this a few months ago. I wrote about it in my post here:

http://www.mscl.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1718

'Corey HealthFreak"....that's funny!

Near the end of "Why Can't Jordan Read" Jordan puts his hand on Rickie's sholder to turn his attention back to the conversation of why Angela is upset. Rickie looks at Jordan's hand on his sholder quaintly before replying, "um, I guess she figures, you know, why didn't you call or something..."
The way he looks at Jordan at this point is so funny. Soon you see him brought back to reality when Jordan replies, "Yeah, that makes sense."

And don't forget, Rickie also loves the way he leans.

Also, at the end of "Why Jordan Can't Read", Rickie is wearing a red bandana, possibly indicating he wants to be Angela, or the "Red" Jordan refers to in his song.

oh yeah from the time it aired on tv it was obvious about Rickie having a Jordan crush. He was not intimidated (but maybe by love!) but had a crush. Rickie knew Jordan's schedule, and he was very uneasy when Jordan told him at the lockers that he couldn't meet Angela's parents and that the song "Red" was about his car. This wasn't a moment about Jordan's standing up Angela, but a crush moment for Rickie. Rickie was definitely hot for him.

Rickie def had a crush on Jordan. I remember thinking this while the series was airing.

Yeah,but wasn't he also into that painted snickers freak?

Anonymous wrote:Yeah,but wasn't he also into that painted snickers freak?

ya I think Ricki started to look for someone else to focus his feelings on once things actually started to happen between Angela and Jordan. In my opinion Corey might be a better choice than Jordan. they're both cute, both come off sort of dopey but Corey seems nicer, but a little bit strange. I liked him better in "Betrayl" than I did in "Life of Brian".

umm even though Jordan can be rude dumb and unfeeling at times well almost all the time some moments that he shares with angela are just like beautiful... even though someone would probally be better for her i think that there is just something between them that nobody else shares...

Rickie would definitely be better off with someone like Corey. Both are very alternative to the norm-type of person who doesn't blend in but stands out proudly.

I think that Rickie would have definitely had a boyfriend in the second season...

CrimsonGlow wrote:Rickie would definitely be better off with someone like Corey. Both are very alternative to the norm-type of person who doesn't blend in but stands out proudly.

What about Angela?Would she be better off with Corey than with Jordan?

It would have ultimately been up to what she would have done about the letter... I mean she could have just denied the fact that he did not write the letter and kind of accept that Brian did not feel something for her but I think she would have made the best decision for her in the time of her life where she was... I mean even though she in someway forgave Jordan she may not have decided to stay with him... once someone hurts you the way Jordan did it is hard to get passed that... I honestly think that they would have explored Angela and Jordan as a couple for a while in the second season but ultimately I dont think that they would have stayed together... Even though I wrote it different in my mind I just dont think that they would have stayed together... I mean Angela had really strong feelings for Jordan and Jordan felt in away the same way she did but maybe for her feeling that way was not right at that time... or it could have went the other way... I think that it might have been possible for Angela to even kiss Brian or maybe see where there relationship went... or maybe even someone totally new might have caught her eye... honestly I dont know...