Well hello there! I hope you all had an awesome Christmas! I've been working on this for quite some time and I hope you all like it. Please review! And don't worry! If you just love the first chapter of my story so much that you forget to review... I'll remind you at the bottom ;) Hahaha! Helpful advice is welcome along with constructive criticism! This is my first non-one-shot story so I hope it goes well!

ATTENTION: I want to make sure everyone knows that I in no way stole the character Ally. I started working on this and then read some stories that had the younger sister of either Jack or Kim named Ally. I had no intention of stealing Ally! Carry on... :)

Disclaimer: the "Disclaimer:" part kinda speaks for itself... don't you think?


Chapter 1:

Kim's P.O.V.

This is the story of how I fell for Jack Anderson. Fell in love, that is. You might be thinking, "Predictable... let me guess, it was love at first sight or the cliché: first time you touched and locked eyes". If you were thinking that, then you would be wrong. And now you're probably thinking, "Oh, so it was the time he saved you from that heartless pop star." Wrong again. Although all good guesses... those actions were not what captured my heart. Not completely anyways. But, I must admit he makes a wonderful first impression, his eyes always make you want to smile and melt with happiness, and I thought it was so sweet that he cared enough to track me down just to convince me Ricky was a jerk. If I was any other girl I'm sure I would have fallen for his charm by then, I sure was darn close! But, since I'm a very stubborn individual, it took me awhile to admit to myself, let alone anyone else, that I was in love with my best friend. It was in a mere moment that my tough girl exterior shattered, along with my pride and denial. And, it was in that moment when I first realized the feelings I had been neglecting for so long. You could say I had 'liked' him or 'had a crush' on him for a while, but it was that moment when I knew it was love. That moment was small, short, and easily overlooked by others. But to me, it was the unforgettable moment that changed everything. Now let me take you back a ways. Before the moment and before I realized I was in love.

It had all started the day my aunt had decided to pay my family of 4 a visit. She was a keepsake kind of person; always finding things from thrift stores or garage sales or things that used to work. She was a collector, yes, but not the hoarding kind. But, it's times like these I wish she were. Because she likes to pass on her artifacts... to me.

Her visit started no different than any other; a squeal, a hug, and a kiss on the cheek. Working her way down from my dad to my three and a half year old , as she would so proudly tell anyone who asked, sister. She then told me she had a surprise for me. I hated when she said that.

She took me into the living room while Mom finished making dinner. She then proceeded to pull the most... well how do I say this in a polite well mannered way...ugly piece of jewlry I had ever seen! And trust me, that was technically a complement. It looked old too, as if it had been collecting dust since the seventies. My suspicions were confirmed when she told me just that, minus the collecting dust part, sat me down on the couch and handed me the necklace. It looked like a large red dragon's eye with a gold outline and a chain to match. I faked a smile and pretended to be interested while she told me it had magical abilities. *Cue eye roll.

"Anything else?" I cringe the words out, maintaining my grin.

"Lots!"

We had the normal how-have-you-been conversation during dinner with the occasional funny story here and there. After dinner Aunt Katie offered to help me clean up and do the dishes. I would scrub and she would rinse and dry. I told her about the dojo and the guys, but mostly Jack, since he was my best friend and I hung out with him more than the others. I was about to tell her the hilarious joke Jack told me the other day when I stopped mid-sentence only to see her small smile growing into a grin. "What?" I asked, even though I already knew what that look meant.

You see, Jack had come over last time Aunt Katie was here. She absolutely loved him and was obsessed with the idea that he and I were going out. She would constantly stare at us with that stupid grin of hers anytime we laughed, smiled, or even looked at each other! But, I guess I was kinda used to it. You would be surprised at how many people would say we looked cute together or thought we were dating! I would always pass the idea off as being crazy and absurd, but lately in the back of my mind I would think, that doesn't sound so bad,Jack and I dating that is. He was sweet, nice, such a gentlemen, great at karate, like myself, and we had so much in common that we could talk non-stop for days! What's not to love? Every girl at school wanted him and it sure as heck would bring me great pleasure to wipe that ditzy, flirty, stupid grin off Donna Tobin's make-up caked face after telling her that Jack was taken. She makes me sick, you know that? Constantly flirting with Jack all the time, barely wearing any clothes while doing so, I might add! Her and her posse always talking about Jack this and Jack that all day long! I'm surprised they haven't started a Jack fan club yet. You know what, they outta go snuff a tree! You heard me! But, am I jealous? No. But, that doesn't mean that I'm not gonna go all karate on their ass if they don't lay off! The Donna triplets aside, there are plenty of nice and pretty girls fighting for Jack's attention. Many of which Jack would probably like. Out of all the girls at school and probably anywhere else... would he really pick me? And would I want him to?

I started thinking about what would change if we somehow started dating. We hung out all the time anyway. He would walk me home from the dojo and I would give him a good night hug before turning and walking into my house. We would skateboard or walk to school and the dojo together. For dinner we would usually go by Falafel Phil's, but that doesn't always count since sometimes the guys come too. We even have an anniversary- A friendship anniversary but still, we get each other presents and hang out somewhere fun. We always have each others backs! Without Jack in my life I might die! It would be awful! Gee, I'm starting to see why people think we're together now. We basically act like a couple already. The only big difference would be we would... kiss. I waited for the shutter that you get when you think about something gross, but none came. Why didn't I shutter!? The idea of kissing Jack should be repulsive, like kissing a brother, but… it's not. But, me and Jack? No way! That would be weird! Right? Yeah...weird...

"-because he definitely likes you!" my aunt finished in a desperate voice. Well, that caught my attention.

"What?" I questioned. I was so confused.

"Well, it's obvious you two like each other. He probably thinks about you all the time. And you talk about him all the time, so I assume you think about him a lot. You were most likely just thinking about him, weren't you?" I tried to fight off the blush creeping onto my face as I denied her accusations, not very convincingly I might add, because she gave me one skeptical look and hummed a,"Mhm."

We finished the dishes and Mom asked me to take my little sister Ally to her room and tuck her in before retiring to my own bed for the night. Ally was already in her pjs so I just took her small little hand and guided her up the stairs. We reached her room and she ran and jumped on her princess decorated bed. She was hyper...great. Nothing better than putting a bouncing three year old to bed. But, just as I was about to give up and yell to Mom how it was a lost cause, I remembered what I usually do. The only person Ally loves to death other than her family was a certain brunette skater that would come by our house every morning so we could walk to school. That would be my source of bribery! I look down at Ally and mysteriously said, "Hey Als, guess what?" At this her eyes lit up. She loves surprises.

In a very sweet, excited, hopeful voice she bounced so that she was on her knees and asked, "What!?".

"I have a surprise for you," I said in a sing-songy voice.

"Candy!?" was her immediate response.

"No." I giggled a little at the disappointed look on her face which I knew would disappear once she figured out what the surprise really was.

"It's not a something, it's a someone," I said trying to give her a hint.

The side of her lips slid up until she was on her feet jumping up and down with the widest smile on her face. I knew she got my hint and I also knew it was my time to strike.

"So Ally, you wouldn't want to be tired when Jack comes tomorrow. You might sleep too late and miss seeing him. So you better go to sleep now so you wake up on time." She froze. Immediately her feet collapsed under her, she slid the blanket over her shoulders, curled up in a ball, stuck her thumb in her mouth, and shut her eyes tight (to seal the deal) in less than ten seconds. With her in bed, my job was done.

I whisper goodnight to Ally with a kiss on the cheek and slip out the door. I was about to head to my room when I hear, "Kim?" I turned and hopped down a few stairs so that I was leaning on the railing that overlooked the living room.

"Yeah?"

"How did you get her to fall asleep so fast? She was as hyper as the energizer bunny! I was expecting her to be up running around in circles for at least twenty more minutes."

"I have my ways," I smugly stated with a smirk.

"Did you tell her she could see Jack, again?"

"Those may or may not have been my exact words...but it works every time!" and with a wink, I ran up the remaining stairs and went straight to my room. I quickly pulled on some bright pink sofies and a tank top before hopping into bed and pulling the covers on over me. I looked at my bedside table and saw my phone. I grabbed it and slid it open, typing out the text I was about to send.

To Jack: Come a little early 2moro. I may have promised a certain 3 year old that they could have some Jackie time before we head to school. ;)

I smiled as I read the text I received moments later.

To Kim: I was already planning on stopping by earlier than usual :) Night Kimmy! C y 2moro 3 Jack

I sighed, and fell asleep with my phone still in hand, smile on my face, and those words in my head...

Night Kimmy! C u 2moro 3 Jack


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Be safe and have a Happy New Year!-

Gracie