A/N: okay, so i know i haven't updated in like forever, haha sorry. oh and just a head's up, the story is really different now, and it actually makes sense. oh and i'm sorry for any of the times i write sawyer instead of james, sorta hard to remember haha.

High School Never Ends

Kate walked out of her house, and pulled out her cell phone. She dialed Claire's number, and put the phone to her ear. Unfortunately, there was no answer, so Kate left a message.

"Hey, I'm just calling you back, I gotta talk to you. Okay call me back." She hung up.

As she walked down the street, she started thinking. 'So, he asked me out?! I never answered him yet; I should soon, but oh well. There's too much to think about, I mean he's too good for me, straight A student, curfew, I can't handle it. Who wants to go out someone like that anyway? Well he is hot, but he could do better, I mean lay off the studying and pick up some weights every once in a while.'

When she got to school, she walked in and went to her locker. On her way, she of course, ran into Jack.

"Oh hey Kate." Jack said nervously.

"Hey, what's up?" Kate asked, trying to sound casual.

"Oh, nothing much, I have to get to my class though." Jack said even more nervously.

"Okay, bye." Then she remembered something. "Hey wait!" She called after him.

He turned around. "Yeah?"

"You going to the game tonight?" Kate asked.

"Um I have some studying to do." Jack said.

"C'mon, it's Friday." She begged.

Jack hesitated. "Um, I guess I could come."

"Okay great, see you there." She walked away.

When she got to her locker, Claire was waiting for her.

"Hey." They said at the same time, hugging each other.

Just then, Shannon and Libby came over.

"Hey guys!" Kate said also hugging both of them.

"Hey." They said.

"Okay, who's going to the game tonight?" Claire asked.

"I am, I'm bringing Jamie?" She asked.

"I can't wait! I haven't seen her in so long!" Libby said excitedly.

Just then, Michael and James walked by. James smacked Kate's ass, and wrapped his arms around her waist.

"How you doin Freckles?" He asked his chin on her shoulder.

"James, how many times do I gotta tell you, no ass smacking." Kate said, laughing.

James chuckled.

"Ya'll going to the game tonight, right?" James asked.

"I am! I'm probably bringing Jamie." Kate told them.

"Probably?" Michael asked, wondering where else she would go.

"I thought about it, but I'm not sure yet. It's starting to get cold out and I don't feel like her getting sick." Kate said.

Just as James was about to say something, the bell rang.

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Later at lunch, Shannon, Kate, Libby, Claire, Michael, and James all sat at their usual table in their usual seats. When James, Shannon and Libby went to get their lunch, Michael spoke up.

"You know James is kinda jealous about Jack." He said to Kate.

"Really?" Kate asked with a satisfied smile.

"Yeah, he didn't say anything, but it's pretty obvious." Michael told a very interested Kate.

"Yeah, he seemed anxious at health today." Kate stated.

"Health, or sex ed?" Michael asked.

"What do you think?" Kate laughed, as did Michael.

When they all got back to the table, Kate started a conversation with James.

"So, you were kinda anxious in health today." Kate said, trying not to laugh.

"What can I say Freckles? Health class with you, course I'm anxious." James smirked.

Kate laughed and smiled at him.

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After school, Kate was walking home with James, since they lived in the same direction.

"So, the smart kid? Don't really see him as your type." James said.

"I'm full of surprises." Kate smiled over at him.

She shivered as the cold air hit her bare skin. She kept forgetting her coat, since it had just been summer.

"You cold?" James asked her.

"I'm fine." She said looking ahead.

James took off his jacket and put it around her shoulders.

She giggled. "Thanks."

"You wonna ride with me to the game?" He asked.

"Yeah, sure." Kate said.

"Alright, I'll be at your house a six." James answered.

"Okay." Kate smiled up at him.

James saw her shiver again, and he put his arm around her waist, pulling her closer.

Kate smiled up at him, and couldn't help blushing when he smirked back.

"Quite the rosy cheeks their Freckles." James said, causing her to blush even more.

"Shut up Jimmy." Kate said smiling.

"Whoa, don't call me Jimmy." James said.

"But I like Jimmy." Kate smiled and then laughed.

"Yeah, well I like James." He said.

She just laughed and he looked at her.

He couldn't help it; he reached down and kissed her. It was a slow kiss, a nice passionate one you only ever see in the movies. Kate actually found herself giggling in the middle of it, which caused Sawyer to smile.

When they got to her house, she waved. "Bye Jimmy." She yelled giggling.

"Yeah see yah later, Shortcake."

She looked confused.

"Your kisses taste like strawberries."

Kate laughed. "Thanks for the gum."