Author's Note: I hoped everyone liked it. I have the picture of Kim's outfit in my profile. I noticed other people doing this and I thought it was cool!! Thanks for reading and remember to review.

Chapter 4

"Shopping Buddies"

I woke up early, not really being able to sleep, and decided that now would be a good time to tell my mom what happen last night. I looked at the clock and it said 4:37, but I didn't have to worry she was usually up at 4:30 getting coffee. I walked to the kitchen only to see that she already left. What the hell? Its freaking 4:40 in the morning, she should be home. I grabbed a pop-tart and found a note.

Kim dear,
I heard you crying last night and figured it had something to do with Jared. I got called into work early, but if you want to talk I will be getting off around 4:30. I left you the car.
Much love,
Mom xoxo

I smiled at the note. Of course she would be there for me. At least I had someone in the world here that truly cared about me.

After I finished my breakfast, I went to my room and turned on my iPod. I put it on shuffle and the first song that came on was Better to Have Loved by Idina Menzel. Well that's depressing, so I turned it off and went to get ready for school. I was going through my closet when I found a top that my mom bought me when I turned sixteen and said that I needed to dress more grown up. I decided then that I was sick of being invisible and would look amazing. People would notice me today. I didn't even care if I would get in trouble for the shirt I picked out. I hope the teachers will say something to me. I found a pair of white skinny jeans and went to my mom's room. I found a pair of orange heels that would match perfectly and went to go to get ready. I have never taken so long to get ready before. By time I was finished I hurried out to the car and drove off to school.

I drove to school quickly and as I pulled into a parking spot, I became nervous. I took a deep breath and stepped out of the car heading in the direction of my locker. Well I was definitely not invisible today. As soon as I walked into the building just about everyone was staring at me. When I got to my locker I noticed Zach, the captain of the football team, with his jaw open wide. I chuckled; I bet he doesn't even now my name. I opened my locker and took off my coat. If I thought people were staring before I don't even know what to say about what they were doing now.

"Hey cutie, are you new here?"

I rolled my eyes. I was right on. He doesn't know I exist.

"No, I sit next you English. And I have since like 6th grade," I snapped at him.

"Oh, well…um…" It was quite funny to watch him stutter. It gave me an idea.

"But just so you know, my name's Kim," I said as seductively as I could mange. This was fun to watch his face as I could only imagine the images going through his head right now. I never noticed I could be sexy if I wanted to be.

He gathered himself and took a deep breath. "Right, um so I'm having a party this Friday, and was wondering if you would go with me?" Then he winked at me.

I giggled and looked away. Bad idea. As soon as I looked over I saw Jared walking into the building. Once he saw me he looked like he was about to start to drool also. We locked eyes, and at that moment I wanted to forgive him for being such an idiot and lying to me. No one could be mad at that face, but then I remembered how much he hurt me so I quickly turned my stare into a glare. I then turned back to Zach smiling seductively.

"I would love to go with you Zach," I said loudly hoping Jared would hear.

"Sweet, I guess I will talk to you in English." I chuckled a little at this but clearly he didn't understand why. He was already speaking in English to me…I know sometimes I can be a huge dork.

I looked over at Jared and I knew he heard me. It was like he was shaking with anger and Embry was standing next to him with his hand on his shoulder whispering something to him. The next second they were both walking outside. I hurried and grabbed my books and just about ran to class.

Once I got in my class, the three most popular and richest girls in the school were waiting around my desk. I took a deep breath and walked to my seat, while Riley May, Grace, and Chloe stopped talking and turned to speak to me.

"KIM! So we heard that Zach asked you to his party?" asked Chloe. She was tall, skinny with blond hair.

"He asked me like 5 minutes ago. How do you guys already know?"

All three rolled their eyes and pulled out their cell phones. Oh I didn't know this was such big news that everyone already knew.

"So what are you going to wear?" asked Grace. She looked very similar to Chloe.

"I'm not sure. I haven't really had time to think about it."

"What? How could you not think about what you're going to wear? Anyway, we want to help you. So let's go shopping after school. I know the perfect place, they have everything!" said Riley May. She was probably the prettiest girl in school; she had thick dark brown hair that always looked perfect and blue eyes. She was also the type of girl that freaked out if you tried to shorten her name.

Shopping would be cool, but it's Tuesday and who goes shopping on Tuesday? But besides that I am extremely low on money. I really want to have some friends to talk to, even if it was a fake. I know how ridiculous that sounds but I don't care.

"That would be awesome, but I'm short on money right now," I said ashamed that I admit this to the three girls that threw their money away.

"Don't worry about. We have plenty. We just want you to look good," Riley May said looking me over. "And it's not like charity if that's what you're thinking. We really want to help." Could she read my mind or something?

I thought it over for a minute and finally gave in. "O.k. fine, but I have to find a way to make it up to you guys."

The three rolled their eyes at me. It seemed they had this down pat. But thankfully Mr. Perry called the class to attention and the girls had to go sit down.

After class, the girls said that they would follow me to my house and then we would all drive with Riley May. All I did was nod because all I could think about was what I had to deal with next. English.

I walked in and saw that Zach was sitting on my desk.

"Hey cutie."

"Hi."

"So can I have you number and where you live so I know where to pick you up on Friday?" He must always just jump into things. I took out a pen and paper and wrote down my number and address. He ripped off a piece and wrote down his number.

"I heard you're going shopping with Chloe, Grace, and Riley May tonight?"

"How did you find out, and why do you care?" I tried to ask politely, but why was everyone in my business?

He took out his cell phone and rolled his eyes at me. It looked like I was out of the looped and needed to starting texting everybody everything about my life.

The bell rang and we all had to sit down, but as Zach was going to sit down I swear he said something like "I hope you buy something super sexy." But maybe I am just hearing things or possibly going insane. After class I hurried out of class so I wouldn't have to talk to him.

The rest of the day went smoothly and quite quickly. None of the faculty said anything about my outfit. I didn't realize that it was the last period of the day until I was walking into my history class. I became nervous so out of habit I put my head down and walked to my seat. I looked up but no Jared. I started to draw on my notebook when the bell rang but he still wasn't here. I know I saw him this morning.

Before I noticed class ended. I went to my locker to grab my coat and my shopping "buddies" were waiting for me.

To my surprise we walked in silence. I didn't think this was possible with these girls. I went to my car and started to drive to my house. I got home and told them that I needed to leave a note for my mom. And they said they would be waiting.

I ran inside and found a pen and paper.

Dear Mom,
I am going shopping with Grace, Chloe, and Riley May. Don't worry about last night. Jared is a jerk. Anyway I will be home by 9:30. I have my cell phone so call if you need me.
Mucho Love,

Kim xoxo

I ran outside and we drove, quite fast I might add, to a mall I have never seen before. These last two days have truly been life changing.