More Than Friends…
Kim's POV
"So this is kinda like..a date" Jack said taking a bite of his burger.
I smiled and blushed, "In your dreams" I said having a hard time making eye contact with him. I picked up some of my fries and dipped them in ketchup.
"You know what. I won't lie to you, I've dreamed about this before. But we were like, aliens on mars and we were speaking a different language and...it was weird. But it was a date!" he said.
I paused. A smile slowly crept on my face and I giggled. I took a bite of my burger. He looked at me and smiled.
"You kinda got a little something...here" he picked up a napkin and wiped off some mustard from the side of my mouth. We both kind of paused. Man his eyes are amazing.
I looked down and blushed for a second "Thank you" I smiled. I looked back at him and he was just smiling at me. Which made me blush more. Curse my hormones.
"You look adorable when you blush" he said. I looked at him again. "I'm mean..uh.." he realized what he said.
"It's ok Jack" I smiled and giggled, "You, don't have to take back a sweet comment" I smiled. There was a long pause after that. We just stared at each other again. I kinda forgot where I was for a second. We were the only ones in the restaurant and we were surrounded by clouds. Everything was in slow motion and we were dressed up. Then I guess we both realized what was happening and looked away. But that was the best 45 seconds of my life. I will admit I've had the smallest crush on Jack but its been bugging me lately. I can stop thinking about him, staring at him, talking to him, texting him. I think it's turned from a little crush to a huge one. It's just whenever his amazing hazel green eyes meet mine...I'm invincible. His messy brown hair, adorable freckles, and his winning smile. Plus he's so nice, funny, smart, sweet, talented, and cute. A guy never tried to protect me like he did tonight. Since my dad died, and I didn't have any brothers, he's the only important guy in my life. And we have so much in common. He likes marshal arts, burgers, drawing, skating, chocolate cake, both our dads died, our favorite colors are green and blue, and we absolutely love french silk ice cream. Oh and we're both awful dancers. Only me best friend Grace Anthony it's just...in my mind we're perfect for each other, I just wish I could read his and see what he thinks...
Jack's POV
Whoa, what was that? Me and Kim...just had a moment. Two moments I don't know WHAT that was. Do I like Kim? Oh who am I kidding of course I do! She's the perfect girl for me. I've liked her ever since I met her. I've cared about her ever since I got to know her. I didn't want her to get hurt tonight because a girl like her doesn't deserve to hurt. Kim is an amazing, beautiful, smart, funny, athletic, crazy girl. My type. I like her. A lot. A whole lot. Maybe even too much. I've never been good with hiding my feelings. When my dad died I couldn't play it off like most boys. My dad was my best friend and we did everything together. But one day...he didn't come back from work...a few hours later..he was gone. I cried everyday till we moved. Now that we're in a different place there not as many memories of him. But I know he would want me to tell Kim how I feel before things get messy. My feelings are stronger for her then ever. I've gotta do something...tonight...after this. Maybe I can walk her home and tell her...or maybe I could text her tonight...or call her...or I could just do it now...noo I'll do it later. Let's just see how this date goes.
I had so much fun with Kim. We talk about Ricky Weaver and what might happen to him now that the world knows he's a douchebag. We talked about the teachers at school, and Kim told me how nervous she was about her next cheer tournament. It was near finals and she couldn't do the routine right. I just motivated her and she told me she was going to back out but now she's staying in. Wow I didn't know that listen to girls thing actually works. It feels like she really appreciated my motivation and she got it when she needed it.
She had to go back to the dojo and get her regular clothes and the amazing dress she wore tonight, then we were on our way to her house. I told her I knew a shortcut to her street so we went a different way...through the woods.
"Wow, it's dark" she said with a hint of fear in her voice.
"I cut through here a lot at night, it's safe" I nodded reassuring her. She looked around worried and grabbed my arm.
I looked at Kim. "What?" I asked.
"Wha...what was that noise?" she said looking behind her.
"It was a noise. Are you ok?" I asked worried about her. She's not usually that jumpy. "I mean if there was like a killer or stalker around us you'd probably beat the crap out of them and keep walking"
She smiled, "Well I guess I'm-" she was about to finish but it was a really loud, close owl and she jumped to the side.. I was a little scared too, I didn't even notice I grabbed Kims hand and locked fingers with her.
"Come on, let's go" I looked around squeezing her hand. She looked down at her hand and back at me. I looked too and thought she was uncomfortable so I slipped my hand out of hers "Sorry" I looked down.
"No.." she said putting head in front of mine to make me look up. She grabbed my arm and locked fingers with me again. "I kinda...I kinda liked it" she smiled.
I smiled back at her. We kept walking in silence till we reached the outside of the woods. "You still scared?" I asked smirking.
"No but I still want you to hold my hand. It's..it's nice" she said giggling.
"Good. You've got the softest hands ever and I'm enjoying it" I said making her laugh. "So when's your curfew?" I asked hoping we could spend more time together.
"10:30 on Fridays" she said looking at me "Why?"
I looked at my watch. "We still have about 30 minutes to kill, come on lets go" I pulled her towards a different direction. I remember there being a playground with a swing set right around the corner.
"Jack I look weird walking around in a karate costume" she smiled at me.
I shook my head, "Kim you don't have to worry about what other people think, you always look gorgeous no matter what you have on" I said meaning it.
Even though it's dark, I can still see her cheeks turning bright red. She looked down. "Thank you Jack"
"Anytime" I said flexing my finger against her hand. We continued to look down and walk.
"Hey can I ask you something?" she got closer to me. I looked at her. We were so close or lips were about to touch. She stared into my eyes and glanced at me lips. "Um..I um...do you like me?" she asked. It caught me by surprise. We both stopped and I stared at her. I didn't know how to answer. It was so random and unexpected. She saw I was taking too long and I guess assumed the answer was no. She took her hand out of mine and started walking again. She mumbled, "Nevermind it was a stupid questi-"
"Wait! Kim I-" I tried to stop her.
"No, I shouldn't have asked, it was the dumbest question I've ever asked, of course you don't like me it wouldn't make any sense-" she babbled. I couldn't take it anymore. I cupped her cheeks and kissed her. It wasn't too forceful or too soft. I kept my mouth closed and didn't move any faster. I felt her go from tense to relaxed and she kissed back..
Kim's POV
Oh...my...gosh, I'm kissing Jack! At first I didn't know what was going on. My eyes were open, my hands were in the air, and I was all tensed. I just couldn't believe he kissed me. I pulled away and looked at him smiling in disbelief.
"I've had a crush on you ever since I met you. Your amazing. I just didn't think I deserved you. You. You and your amazing personality. You're just so pretty. I love your beautiful light brown eyes, your gorgeous long blonde hair...you can kick butt in no sweat. Your a great cheerleader, and you're so smart. Your REALLY funny and you get along with everybody so easily...I like you too much" he said. I smiled so hard. And I knew I was blushing really hard too, I felt my cheeks burning.
"You really mean all that?" I asked biting my bottom lip.
He smiled and nodded. "Of course I do"
"Well...I really like you too" I smiled. "I've liked you for along time. I just...didn't know how to tell you. I guess now you know" I said and we both giggled.
"Can I kiss you again then?" he asked. I giggled, nodded and leaned back in. I pecked his lips softly the first time, then the second time we really started to kiss. Once I got used to it, I rested my arms on his neck and pulled his hair. His hands went from my cheeks to my waist and he began to really kiss me. I've never been kissed like that before. I mean I'm 14 and all but I've never felt that spark. Maybe me and Jack belonged together.
We got to the playground and swung on the swings, then we held hands back to my house.
"So what does this this mean?" I asked.
He grabbed both of my hands and smiled. "Kimberly Crawford...would you be my girlfriend?" he asked. It's just like in my dreams.
I smiled "Heck no!" I joked. He smirked, narrowing his eyes. I wrapped my arms around his neck "Of course I will" and we peck each others lips. "I had fun Jack. I'll text you in the morning" I told him.
"Not if I text you first" he smiled. I walked up the stairs and unlocked my door. "Oh and one more thing" he said putting his hands in his pockets "Let's wait a while till we tell people, I don't it to be a big deal" he said.
I nodded "Agreed"
"Ok goodnight" he smiled.
"Night" I smiled back and walked into my house. I turned around and blew him a kiss, he winked, and I shut the door.
Best . Night . Ever .