Kate had just finished her homework. It had taken her longer than normal because she couldn't stop thinking about what tonight would bring. She liked her new friends a lot. She felt like she fit in here. Kate had never had friends like this. In the first day of knowing her they had asked her to hang out with them after school. I wonder if Shannon was right. Does Jack like me? He obviously likes me as a friend but more? No he wouldn't. He's popular he probably has load of girls after him. She was brought out of her trance by her phone vibrating in her pocket. She pulled it out and saw she had a text. She opened it and read:

Hi Kate It's Jack,

Shannon gave me your number hope you don't mind.

Yeah but anyway you still up for pizza tonight?

And would you like me to pick you up or do you know where the pizza place is?

Tb

Jack x

Kate couldn't help but smile at how considerate Jack was. He was sweet. She re-read the text and then replied.

Hi Jack.

Yeah it's fine, I should of given it to you earlier I just forgot. And yes you can pick me up because I have no idea where I'm going. LOL.

I live at 16 Chestnut Road.

And thanks

Kate x

Kate put her phone on her table and went to her wardrobe to get some new clothes. She looked at her clothes. Kate wasn't one who cared about how she looked but tonight she wanted to make an effort. She wasn't really sure why. She pulled out a purple top and a pair of black jeans. She out them and then grabbed her black boots. She went over to her jewelry care and opened it. She picked out the necklace her mother left her and put it on. She put a bit of make up on. She then grabbed her phone and some money and made her way downstairs. She walked into the kitchen to find Jack sitting at the counter talking with her dad. To say Kate was surprised was an understatement.

Just then Jack turned around and noticed Kate god she was beautiful. "Hey Kate" he smiled

I love that smile. She thought "Hey. How long have you been here I didn't hear you knock?" Kate asked him

Her smile is so pretty! God I'm turning into a girl! "Oh I live next door so you know I came over about 5 minutes ago. I was just talking to your dad about football." Jack explained standing up.

"Hold up! You live next door?" Kate exclaimed

"Yeah it surprised me to when you told me your address. So you know I thought I'd finish my homework and come on round" Jack shrugged

"Oh right! My dad said he knew you" Kate said feeling uncomfortable about her dad knowing the guy she liked.

"Yeah, I come over to watch football sometimes. I never did learn your last name that's why I didn't realize. So you ready to go?" Jack asked

"Yeah, I'll just grab my coat." Kate said heading into the hall. She grabbed her coat and said goodbye to her dad and they left.

They walked for a bit in silence just enjoying the night air and the comfortable silence that seemed to surround them. It had been a long time since either of them had been this relaxed. Jack decided then to say something "You look lovely tonight"

"You don't look bad yourself" Kate smirked but on the inside she was melting at his comment

"Your necklace is beautiful, where'd you get it?" Jack asked

Kate automatically touched the locket that contained what she thought a direct line to her mother. A sad smile came over her face "It was my mothers. She gave it to me before she…erm" A single silent tear made its way down her face. Great I haven't even known him for a day and I'm crying in front of him. Kate cursed her self. Before Kate knew it she was in Jack's arms. She hugged him back tightly. She couldn't miss how right it felt to be in his arms. After a moment she pulled back. Removing the tears from her face "I'm sorry you must think I'm a compete idiot…" Kate started but Jack cut her off

""I don't think that at all. I think you're a girl trying to carry on with her life after losing someone who she cared for deeply. And to be honest your doing an amazing job" Jack stated. Kate couldn't help but smile at how understanding he was.

"Thank you Jack" Kate smiled at him

"It's okay. If you ever need to talk I'm a good listener" Jack replied.

With that he put an arm around her shoulders and guided her down the street. They arrived at the pizza place not long after to find everybody already there. When they got to the guys everyone said hello and Shannon and Claire both had identical smiles when they noticed Jack's arm around Kate. They sat down and ordered there drinks and talked for a bit.

"You're a vegetarian? Are you serious?" Sawyer asked Kate. They had just ordered pizza and Kate had told everyone that was a vegetarian.

"Yep have been since I was like 6. Ever since I saw a cow get killed. I hated it so I swore I would never eat meat again and to this day I haven't" Kate explained.

They carried on talking about loads of stuff. Any on looker would have thought it was a group of life time friends out for a meal together. When the pizza arrived they all picked up a slice and Jack decided to make a toast "I'd like to make a toast. To our new friend, who I'm sure we will stay friends with for a long time to come" and maybe something more Jack added silently in his head. Every cheered and took a bite of the pizza. They had finished eating now and were just sat talking about things when they were interrupted by a group of girls walking over to there table.

"Hey Jack" a blonde haired girl smiled

"Hey Juliet" Jack said and by his tone Kate could tell he didn't want to talk to her

"So Jack I was wondering if I could have a word with you in private?" She asked him

"Erm…I'm sort of busy talking you know" Jack was looking at everyone for help. Kate suddenly had an idea. Jack saw the glint in her eye. When she moved her drink he knew what she was going to do so he prepared himself.

"Oh I'm sure they won't mi…" Juliet didn't get to finish her sentence because Jack suddenly jumped up. His shirt was now dripping with Kate drink that she had 'accidently' knocked on to him.

"Oh My God! I'm so sorry Jack" Kate said standing up. She looked at Juliet's face and had to force herself not to laugh. She looked like she wanted to kill her "I'll help you clean up" Kate stated pushing Jack towards the toilets. As they left Kate turned to see Juliet storming off and the whole gang burst out laughing. When they got to the toilets, Kate got some paper towel and started to dry off Jack's shirt. "Sorry about that" Kate smiled

"I should be thanking you. You got me away from Juliet" Jack stated laughing

"Who is she anyway? Why didn't you want to talk to her?" Kate asked getting some more tissue to dry his shirt.

"She's the head cheerleader and she's been trying to get with me since I broke up with my last girlfriend" Jack explained

"You mean Sarah?" Kate stated

"Yeah, how did you about Sarah?" Jack was confused

"Shannon and Claire filled me in. She sound's like a bitch, if you don't mind me saying" Kate wasn't sure how he felt on the subject.

"Wait!" Kate looked up and met his perfect chocolate eyes "What were you doing talking about my personal life?" Jack asked with a smug smile

"I wasn't! Shannon and Claire were. I just happened to be listening" Kate blushed "But one thing they didn't tell me was about the cheerleading bimbo" Kate grinned

"Why are you jealous?" Jack smirked

"No!" Kate exclaimed blushing further

Jack just grinned "Thanks again by the way"

"Any time" Kate winked and walked off back to the table.

Jack followed soon behind her but not after getting a good look at her ass. He was a guy after all. When he got back to the table they were all talking about Juliet filling Kate in about her. Jack sat back in his seat next to Kate and couldn't be happier about the fact that she fit in here with his friends. Sarah had never really got along with them all. At around eight every headed home because they still had school in the morning. Jack being the gentlemen he was walked Kate to her door.

"Thanks for today Jack. I think this has been the best first day ever." Kate smiled. She hugged him.

"It's been a pleasure" There was a silence and then Jack said "I'll see you tomorrow?" It was more of a question

"Yeah, sure" Kate grinned and with one last look Kate went inside. She lent against it for a moment and then headed into the front room. "Hey dad" She grinned hugging him.

"Hey have fun with Jack and the guys tonight?" he asked her. Though he knew the answer from the smile on her face.

"Yep it was great. I'm tired so I'm going to go head to bed okay?" Kate told him making her way to the stairs.

"Of course goodnight darling" he said. He gave her a kiss on the cheek and a hug. Kate then headed upstairs. When she got to her room she got changed and walked over to her bed. She climbed in and closed her eyes to find the face of her new neighbor starring back at her. She sighed and feel asleep easily.

Jack walked into his house with a smile on his face that he knew wouldn't go away any time soon. He said a quick hello to his parents and headed upstairs to bed wanting tomorrow to come as quick as possible so he could see them beautiful green eyes again. Once in bed he thought about everything that had happened in such a short day. One line kept repeating itself in his head and he couldn't help but laugh at it "the cheerleading bimbo". With that thought he closed his eyes and feel into a sleep full of a beautiful green eyed girl.

Right Well heres the next chapter. I added bits into this! For those of you who didn't read my authors note on the first chapter it explained that you may have read this before! That's because I'm having to repost this story cause I was an idiot and accidently deleted it with little back up! So yeah! Still it would be nice to know what you guys think of my adaptions! Or if your just reading this story it still be amazing to hear what you think! Let me x

Chaz…x