It's been about a year since Nick (Jake Johnson) swooped in and kissed Jess (Zooey Deschanel [1]) last season on New Girl [2], and it's time to take stock of their relationship. They've had a bunch of ups and downs and tons of awkward moments (some of which were with Prince [3]), but on the whole, their relationship has been an overload of adorableness. Take a look through to see how they've gone from roommates to much more!
Their witty back-and-forth shows early signs of chemistry.
It may just be a touch-football game, but their playful sides make them perfect for each other.
When Nick gets hurt playing touch football, Jess takes him to . . . her ob-gyn.
The way they look at each other is almost too cute.
Jess flashes Nick a funny grin — two peas in a goofy pod.
As Nick's wedding date, Jess gets playfully defensive, giving him a squeeze in front of his ex-girlfriend.
The chatty-Jess-and-grumpy-Nick dynamic is just too cute.
They're friends first, and Jess goes to Nick for some advice when he's working at the bar.
They share a sweet look in the backseat. Adorable!
Nick gives Jess a sweet smirk when she tries to give him advice.
She jokes around with Nick while he goes around the house fixing things.
Nick shows Jess the art of "water therapy," and she looks pretty happy in his arms.
When Nick heads to her classroom in disguise, Jess hops on his back to keep him under control — hilarious.
They're cute partners in crime after they're caught snooping on one of her students.
Even when they're "just friends," Nick and Jess manage to get touchy-feely.
After she jumps out and scares him, they share a sweet moment.
Things start to get serious between them one night at the apartment.
A kiss! Finally!
Somehow, they're adorable even when they're fighting.
In the typically weird Nick-and-Jess fashion, they have a define-the-relationship talk while staking out a parking spot.
The couple cracks jokes while they're out on their first date.
When they write down how they feel about each other, Nick and Jess are nervous about how the other one will respond.
Dressed as Elvis, Jess pulls out all the stops to help Nick through his dad's funeral.
After Jess tells the story of her first time, Nick channels his inner fireman to steal her attention. (Swoon.)
It finally happens — and they're as cute as ever when they wake up in the morning.
They're hilariously caught off-guard when Jess's dad shows up unannounced.
Nick gets close to Jess for a picture at Cece's wedding . . . until her dad boots him out of the frame.
When they go down, they go down together.
There's a look of love between them — plus Jess's purse over Nick's shoulder — at Cece's wedding, hours before they ride off together. (Cue the cheers!)
And after a quick trip to Mexico, the pair decides they're "all in."
So it wasn't a great night, they're still adorable!
They even agree to go on a double date with Schmidt.
Is it weird that we think they're cute cuddlers?
They may not have the same system when it comes to organization, but Jess only wants the best for Nick and his big box of paperwork.
She even goes with him to open up a big-boy checking account!
They could have coordinated a little better for Halloween [4] but whatever.
Yes, they are designing custom Thanksgiving invitations together. We know, it's almost too much cuteness.
And when Nick organizes a birthday party for Jess in the park, of course they show up to the wrong party.
But they still love each other!
And Jess ends up having the best birthday ever.
Don't let the face betray you, Nick is definitely enjoying this.
They'll have a serious conversation in most any place, even outside Prince's party.
OK, at least half of them is having fun here.
They do make a handsome pair.
Even when caught in a friendly misunderstanding by Nick's ex, the two stand together as a team.