A/N:

I just needed to say was that all the Spanish translations were off of Google translate. I know it's most likely off and not correct but I didn't really feel like looking them up. Okay... on with story:

Strangers

KPOV

I left the mall fuming. Who does the hell does he think he is? What gives him the right to talk to people like that? Who the hell raises a kid to act like that?

I broke his hand or fratcured it anyway. I hit him the crotch and broke his hand. Jack must think I'm some sort of loon or something.

He seemed so confused through that whole thing. Obviously he doesn't speak spanish. Does he know how his friend is to girls? And if he does, why would he allow his friend to do that?

My phone vidrated him my back pocket. I already knew who it was without even looking at it.

"How's the new city?-A" 'A' is my cousin Amanda (I just pictured Grace Dzienny when I though of Amanda). She actually lives in a city about a 3 hour drive from here. We've been really close for about 5 years but rarely have been able to see eachother ever since she moved about 3 years ago. She's probably the only one I actually trust.

"I broke some guys hand-K" I texted back. She doesn't really judge, she teases buy doesn't judge.

"OMG! What did he do?-A" I kept walking. I didn't exactlly remember where Jack's house was but I figured if I ketp walking around the rich area I would find it.

"I dony think he knew I spoke spanish so he said i was a slutty peice of ass and basiclly called me a bitch that he wants to fuck. So i hit him in the dick and broke his hand and flipped him-K"

I learned to speak spanish at the young age of about 7. I used to hang out at my friends house and she and her family used to teach me. I still have some trouble with words-mainly the names of odd animals- but that's basiclly it, I can still hold a conversation and insult people.

"Wow where were u wen it happened? Plz tell me it wasnt just random guy on the street-A"

"U remember my aunt helen?-K" I made it about half a block before I heard my name bieing called. I turned and saw Jack jogging towards me. Amanda's response came just before he reached me.

"Kinda. Ur staying with her rite?-A"

"Kim, what did he say to you?" he asked. Yup, doesn't speak spanish.

"Umm... hold on really quickly." I said to him. I quickly send Amanda a quick text telling her I had to go and I would call and explain every tonight. "Sorry." I said to Jack.

"What did Jerry say to you." Jack seemed a little peeved even though his tone was calm. Was he mad at me for breaking his friend?

"Nothing, it doesn't matter." I just want to let it go. Forget. Plus I would be getting between him and his friends if Jack really doesn't know what his friend, Jerry, is like to girls.

I turned to walk away. I actaully managed to walk a few steps before his hand wrapped around my wrist, not hard but enough to stop me from going any further.

"C'mon Kim," He took a step in front of me. "Tell me wht he said that made you so mad." His voice was sweet...caring even. Was he mad at me? Should I tell him? I really don't want to be tha cause of any problems in their friendship. I could lie, say something that he said something not as bad that still made me mad.

"He just said I was a dumb blonde with a flat chest." I said simply. His hand slid away from my wrist without a word. He nodded but I don't think he believed me. Please don't ask again. I silently asked. As if he heard he smiled, not a happy one. It didn't reach his eyes. More of a surrended smile.

"Okay. Well let's head back, my mom would want to meet you before her next shift." I nodded.

I paid more attention on the walk back. It was about a 15 minute walk, about a half a mile, minimal turns. I knew wouldn't be able to remember without walking it a few times.

He unlocked the door. and stepped aside. "Ladies first." Was all he said. I smiled at that. It's sweet.

"Mom, you here?" He called when he stepped in.

A female voiced responded, "Down in a sec." It sounded like it had come from upstairs.

"A little heads up,"Jack started. I turned my heaad to face him. His eyes glued to the stairs. "My mom can sometimes be... big." He struggled with the last word. Big? Big how?

My question was answered instantly. A woman, who looked like she was in her late 20's came down the stairs, though I'm assuming she was older. I could see the resembance betwen Jack and her. The eyes, hair colour and smile.

I could tell by the way she came down the stairs she was restraining herself. Probably trying not to scare me or something.

"Hello." She said with a big smile. I didn't expect her to hug me but... she did. It made me a little frightened that someone would be this comfertable hugging someone they don't know. I caught Jack's eyes from over his mom's shoulder. He mouthed an apology. I didn't want to be rude and tell her to remove her arms from around me like I normally did to people, she let me into her home. So I gave a small hug in return.

She relesed me and took a half stepp back, still reallly close to me. "I'm Julie. It's so good to meet you."

JPOV

My mom his always so happy. Like really happy. That's what makes her so good at her job.

She works part time at the hospitale mainly on the kids floor. She hands out toys, keeps the kids company and does her best to make them happy. The time when she's not there she works at a diner across town. Not her favorite thing but she loves being around the people.

But I don't think her happy is good right now. The second she was down the stair he went for Kim. From Kim's reaction I could see she wasn't a hugger. At first she looked a little scared. The look she gave me over my mom's shoulder looked like she was scared. I mouthed "Sorry." Kim gave my mom a little pat on the back, most likely to be nice. When my mom released her she stood really close.

"I'm Julie. It's nice to meet you." I took my mom by her shoulders and pulled her back a bit giving Kim a little more space. My mom really loves people whether they like her back or not is irrelevent. Kim shot me a grateful look.

"Mom," I started. "Calm down." She took a breath and phisicly relaxed but I knew better. Her insides by now were bursting with excitement about having another girl in the house.

"I'm sorry. I can be oversealous." She smiled again. Her eyes raked over Kim, not judging... observing most likly. I really needed to teach my mom some manners, it's so hard to raise parents.

Kim squirmed under my moms eyes. I know my mom wasn't trying to be rude but I'm really scared for her. Seeing what Kim did to Jerry, although was amazing, made me wonder how strong she really was and how bad she could hurt my mom.

Jerry. I would have to call him later and see if he was okay.

"You are really pretty." My mom said. Kim's cheeks turned a light shade of pink. "Aww, that's so cute." Was the first thing that popped into my head. Cute?! Where did that come from?

"Umm... thanks." Kim responded.

"Jack, don't you think she is really pretty?" My mom asked me. It was my turn to blush. Damn it mom, why do you have to put people on the spot like that? Yeah, I really have to teach her manners.

"I.. she's.. umm..." I stammered. I didn't really know how to respond. What is my mom trying to do? Kim was pretty. Beautiful even. Whatever, I'll talk to my mom later about this. "Um.. yeah. Kim is really, really pretty." I said. Kim blushed even more and I was sure my face matched.

"Kim, what a beautiful name." My mom said. "Is it short for anything?" Her head cocked t the side allowing her hair to fall over her shoulder.

"Kimberly." The way she said it made it seem like she didn't like that name, maybe she didn't like it.

"Wonderful." I could see Kim was getting uncomfertable. She was shuffling form foot to foot, her fingers were tapping her thigh and her eyes were shifty.

"Mom, I think Kim should go rest, she did have a long flight." I said. My mom pouted, she loved meeting new people.

"Of course. Kim should go get some rest, but Jack, I need ot have a word with you in the kitchen." She slipped into her parent mode on the last part.

"Wonderful to meet you." Kim said my mom before heading upstairs. I followed my mom into the kitchen.

The first thing saw was that she wad went shopping. The fruit bowl on the island was filled with apples, oranges and... kiwi? Cereal boxes were next to the toaster and I was hoping the fridge was full.

I hopped onto the island like I normally do. My mom looked at me and she looked a little concered.

"What's wrong?" I did someone get hurt.

"I just get a call from the hospital? Jerry broke his hand." Oh, that.

"Yeah I know, I was there when it happened." Her worry turned to confusion.

"And you didn't help." If I did I probaly would have ended up like him.

I shook my head. "No, he diserved it." That got her attention.

She hasn't been a big Jerry fan ever since he accidently set part of our backyard on fire 2 years ago with some fireworks. She wouldn't even allow him in the house until thr grass and florwes grew back.

"What happen?"

"It was actually Kim that broke it." I wasn't to sure how she take it.

"Accidently?" She looked a little starteled.

I spoke slowly. "No...on purpose." She flintchend.

My mom hated violence. It took me 3 months to convince her to let me take karate when I was younger. I'm not even allowed to have violent video games- even though I have some hiddedn under a loose board in my room. She absolutly freaked when I got suspended for fighting in school not to long ago, but felt better when she found out I was defending another kid.

"But why? I don't understand. Kim looks so sweet and innocent."

"Well was showing Kim some places and Jerry came up to us. He started talking about this girl Alice, some girl that he was into. But when he saw Kim he satrted to flirt with her."

"She broke his hand because her flirted with her?" My mom looked a little shocked. "That not a good reason."

"Not exactly. You know how when he says stuff in spanish because no-one really knows what he saying?" She nodded. "Well he did that with Kim. I guess he didn't know that Kim spoke spanish. From what she told me, what he said wasn't nice."

"What did she say he said?" Now she looked understanding.

"She claims he called her a dumb blonde and..." I hesitated. I wasn't really comfertable saying the last part, mainly because I don't think thats what he really said."... and that she had a flat chest." She nodded.

"But I don't think that's what he really said." I told my mom. She was confused again.

"Why do you say that?"

"I don't know. I know I don't know Kim well but that way she reacted. And the way Jerry was talking. The words don't fit with what I heard and saw." I've replayed the whole thing in my head several times since it happened. I managed to remember some of Jerry's words. I made a mental note to chech them later.

"Jack, you worry to much. Since you don't really know what was said you'll have to trust Kim's word. Call Jerry later and see what he says. If he says something different then you can be a detective." I nodded.

"But on a lighter note, did you get what I told you to get?" I shook my head.

"No, I got something else. I wasn't really feeling what you said." She pouted again.

My mom said that she wanted our guest to feel welcome here. She told me to buy something to leave in her room. The only thing we knew aboiut her was that she was a girl my age. My mom suggested chocolate and a stuffed bear. But to me it seemed to generic, plus who was to say that she even liked choclate or stuffed animals.

"So, what did you get her?" My mom asked.

A/N:

I had to mention. R.I.P. Robin Williams 1951- 2014. I loved him. One of the best actors ever!