The Way I Am-Jared And Kim

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Kim's POV

I walked down the corridor to class, knowing that I was going to be late; but for once I didn't care. Jared. Urgh this was all his fault, I never meant to fall in love with him, but it's just another one of those things you cant control right? It happened sometime this year, I don't know when exactly, but it really hit me when I started to wonder what he was doing, where he was going, and all that stalker crap. But he's been away for two weeks now, and I hate to say this, but I'm really worried. And anxious. And scared. And… AHHH I've got to get a grip! For heavens sake girl, he doesn't even know you exist. I sit next to him every day in two classes, but he's never looked twice. Actually scratch that I don't think he's even looked once. Not that there's any reason to, I'm not exactly a model, with straight black hair and russet skin I don't really stand out much, not that I'm ugly or anything, I'm just plain.
I rounded the corner, my thoughts a chaotic mess, and entered my class. History. Not my favorite, unless we're learning about our own heritage. I love the Quileute legends; they fascinated me, I mean seriously who else can claim that they descended from shape-shifters? Mr. Theiler, glanced at me, as I entered, I was usually pretty good in this class so thankfully he didn't say anything, and just let me go to my seat. My Seat. Next to Jared's, which was filled by him. Shit, he looked hot. I mean better then he usually did. I think he was taller, and he'd defiantly more muscled. Was it sad that I knew that? Yeah probably, but who was I kidding, most of the girls did. Jared was, you see one of them, the popular guys, the guys that every girl dreamed of. Although not many got their chance.
I walked to my seat, slightly nervous and sat down, accidently brushing his arm as I did. It was hot, like he had a fever or something. Weird. From the corner of my eye, I saw him glance down, then his eyes turned upwards and met mine. His eyes were a deep, dark brown, I felt like I was being hypnotized by him. I wanted to break eye contact, but somehow couldn't bring myself do to it. Slowly a blush crept over my cheeks, as he stared at me, in what? Wonder? Awe? Nah it couldn't be. Really it was Jared he didn't look at anyone like that. I forced my gaze down towards my books, and tried to concentrate on the lesson, but I could still feel his eyes on me and it was so distracting.
"Um excuse me," a voice beside me said. Oh lord, I must be dreaming. "What's your name?" he finished, looking at me.
I almost felt my heart break. He didn't even know my name. Seriously there was like 300 student at this school, everyone knows everybody else.
"Kim" I replied quietly glancing at him. He looked almost worried.
"What's wrong?" he asked, concern in his voice. What is going on here?
"Uhh nothing, I'm fine" I answered, relief flooding through me as the bell wrung, home time, finally! This had been the slowest and yet the longest lesson of my life.
I stood up, gathering my books, and turned to leave. As I did I felt a warm hand on my arm. I almost dropped my stuff when I realized it was Jared looming over me. "Hey, how are you getting home?" he asked me.
"I'm walking" My house was only a few kilometers away, although so was everything else in La Push.
"But it's raining" he said, incredulously.
"Uh yeah, when isn't it? And my house isn't too far"
"Can… can I drive you home, please?" he asked me. He wanted to drive me home? Something terrible must have happened to him. He wasn't thinking straight. But still, there's no way in hell that I'd pass up that offer. Maybe it wasn't him; maybe I was going crazy, or dreaming. Whatever, this may be the best dream of my life.
I realized I'd been standing there silently, looking at him, because he started to fidget. "If you don't want to that's okay" he muttered although he looked like it was the end of the world.
"No, no" I assured him "I'd um, love to go with you" I smiled shyly at him. He grinned like it was Christmas morning or something. I think my legs got weak.
"Come on" he said, still grinning "It's this way" he grabbed my hand, tugging me along with him.

Jared's POV

Oh no. I thought as I dragged her with me. I could feel myself grinning like a maniac. She probably thinks you're a total freak man, I told myself. But I couldn't help myself. As soon as I'd seen her, I knew she was the one. The one other person, who I belonged to, body and soul. I knew at that moment that I would do anything for her. And here she was, with me, not any some other asshole. I glanced at her, struck again by her beauty, high cheekbones, long dark eyelashes, and gorgeous lips that kept me from thinking straight. How had I never noticed her before? She looked at me, and I felt my face light up with another splitting smile. She blushed and looked down, and suddenly I was hyper aware of everything about her, especially her small hand clutched in mine. We arrived beside my car a beat up dirty white Ute. I opened the door for her, ashamed slightly at the sight of my car, because she deserved nothing but the best. She slid into the car, thanking me as I shut the door. I ran around to my side as fast as I could. Well as fast as I could without raising any suspicions. The whole werewolf thing had its downsides, but damn could we run. And the power. Those were my two favorite things, the speed and the strength. But it was difficult to keep myself in check; even the most meaningless things could set me off. I was getting better though, but that wasn't good enough. Not anymore. If I was going to be around Kim (and trust me I was) then I needed to be in complete control. Oh shit! I'd have to tell her, about me, about the pack. Everything. What if she ran away? What if she never wanted to see me again? I couldn't stand the thought.
"Hey, are you alright?" Kim asked me, worry written all over her face.
"Um yeah, yeah I'm fine" I told her, smiling gently. "So where's your house" I asked her curiously, starting the car, and driving out of the car park.
"Do you know the Roark's?"
"Ah…yeah" I replied after a moment, they lived just down my street.
"My house is next to them," she said glancing at me.
"What! Really? That's my street I live just across the road!"
"Huh" was all she said. Then she started to giggle quietly.
"What?" I asked "what? Come on Kim tell me" I whined, jabbing her lightly in the ribs. She just laughed harder.
Eventually she calmed down enough to say, "You should have seen your face" she then proceeded to imitate my surprised expression, and burst into laughter again. I felt myself grinning along with her.
"Your so mean" I whined, giving her my puppy dog look.
She grinned at me and her smile was contagious.
"Just here" she said, indicating a little blue house, right across from mine. "Do you um, want to come in?" she asked shyly
I felt my heart leap at her question. "Sure! But oh, will your parents mind?" I didn't want to get her into any trouble.
"Nah, Mums not back till Monday, So I'm all alone till then" It was Tuesday today, Kim shouldn't be left all alone, what if she got hurt, or something happened?
"Where's your dad?" I asked curiously.
"He's um he's dead" she replied quietly looking away. Shit. I shouldn't have brought it up. Now she's upset. Dammit Jared you're the worst imprint ever!
"I'm sorry Kim, I dint know" I said, pain leaking through my voice.
"It's alright really" she said "He died when I was really young, so I don't remember him much". Still, I gathered her into a crushing hug and could've exploded with happiness as I felt her melt into my arms, with a soft sigh.
"Come on then, we'd better get you inside, 'cause its getting pretty cold out here" I sure wasn't cold, being a werewolf and all, but she might be.
She led me to the door, and unlocked it, letting me in, before she closed the door behind us.