Kim's P.O.V
After lunch the skies had cleared up so well that you probably wouldn't find a droplet of water on the ground. And trust me, I was boiling. Wearing all black didn't help either. I just couldn't wait to go home and watch tv in a pair of leggings and a tank top with my mom and sister. I couldn't wait but where was I right now? In a car, driving. And not home if that's what your wondering. No, I'm driving to the mall. Why? Because me and my best friend are polar opposites.
"Grace? Shopping? Seriously?" I groaned
"Yes seriously Kim. Now shut up and get out the car" she ordered
I got out the car and she followed behind me to the mall. We both walked into the mall. Actually we didn't, I walked, Grace skipped. We entered some random store that consists of girl clothes at the front and guy clothes at the back. Grace skimmed the isles. Leaving me alone at the door
"Come on Kim. Please?" She begged
"Whatever Grace" I replied
I looked around trying search for something that I liked when I payed my eyes on a Pearl Puff Collar Dress. It was perfect. It was a sleeveless collar dress. It kind of looked like a oversized sheer blouse. The collar had little rhinestones on it and there was a bow belt that made it look amazing. I held it up against my chest, knowing I was a little skinnier than most girls in my grade so I needed to see if it would actually fit me. But before I did I walked to Grace for approval.
"What do you think?" I asked
"LOVE IT!" She screamed
"So approved?" I teased
"Uhm, APPROVED" she said
"You think I'd get Jack's attention!" I questioned
"I know you will" she replied "but first, shoes" she began searching the isles for some black heels. She came across these black pumps what were about five inches long and looked murderous.
"What do you have against my feet?" I groaned
"Shut up Kim. They're only six inches" she stated
"Six?! Why?!" I whined
"Stop being a dork and go try them on, I'm gonna go and look for more clothes" she ordered before walking off. I stepped into the the changing when I heard a familiar voice. I shrugged off my black dress and slipped off my shoes. I stared at my body in the reflection. I was wearing a plain black bra and underwear. I was a very boring character, yes I know. I had put my hair into a messy bun whilst I was in the car, and it began giving me a headache. I pulled out my little black crocodile clip and let my hair fall down my back. I slipped on the cream dress and noticed how short it was. Despite the fact that I was skinny, didn't mean I was short. Although I did seem it. It came just above mid thigh, and hugged my curves a little. I put on some denim shorts that clung to my body underneath. I didn't need anybody seeing anything. I let my hair cascade down my shoulders and I pulled on the pumps. I continued hearing the strangely familiar voices, it kind of sounded like Jack's voice. Oh god no. Please don't let him be here please don't. I mean I'm kind of trying to get my mind off him and he happens to appear at the same shop as me. For goodness sakes.
"Grace!" I called out. Within a minute I heard her reply
"Yes Kim" she asked.
"Is there anyone here, like Jack" I said barely above a whisper
"Kim, I can't hear you. Come out" she instructed "oh and by the way, I payed for your dress. You can now walk around in it"
"You didn't have to do that" I said
"My treat" she replied
"Doesn't this have like a alarm thing that needs taking off?" I asked
"Apparently not. Come out I wanna see how you look" she continued
I slowly walked out and looked around.
"You look beautiful!" She told me
"Thanks Grace" I said smiling
"What did you ask me?" She questioned
"I heard Jack, is he here?" I whispered
"Um... Look to your left" she replied
"Oh lord" I whispered. Jack was there with Milton, Jerry and Justin. They were talking and he hasn't seemed to notice me. I would make a break for it but just one problem. He's standing right at the entrance. I gathered my clothes and stuffed it into my handbag along with my shoes. It's remarkable what can fit in there.
"Can we like...leave?" I begged
"Relax Kim. I still wanna buy my clothes" she said
"Tryna impress Justin?" I teased
"Shut up" she blushed
"Come on. He's asked you out a countless amount of times. Why don't you say yes?" I asked
"Because Kimmy. He's exactly like Jack. He's a player. And I'm bound to get my heart broken" she replied patronising me.
"Whatever. I'm gonna try and go unnoticed" I replied
"Stay in the shop!" She ordered giving me a death glare
"I sincerely hate you" I groaned
"Uh huh, keep telling yourself that. Maybe one day someone will believe you" she answered
"Whatever Gracie"
"Kimmy."
I continued looking around in the shop. I had already bought a dress but I decided I needed more clothes. I had picked up black high waisted short shorts and a White Plain Lace Lapel Sleeveless Chiffon Blouse. I had also found some plain white lace flats. Finally, shoes that aren't willing to kill my feet. I wonder how Cinderella walked around. I then felt someone's hand on my waist, dangerously low. I was about to turn around and slap that person as hard as I could but I wasn't able to because someone grabbed my hand
"You look amazing Kim" Jack complimented
"Thanks. I care" I replied icily sarcastic.
"What are you doing here?" He asked
"Ice skating. What does it look like doofus?" I snapped.
"Woah. Chill Kimberly" he mocked
"Shut up Brewer" I growled. I don't know where my sudden anger towards him came from, but I was going at him full force.
"Just saying Kim. That dress makes you look beautiful" he said
I felt heat rush up to my cheeks as I smiled a little. A Little. "Thanks" I replied barely above a whisper. Okay maybe I wasn't annoyed with him...anymore.
"You're welcome. And by the way. When I asked what you were doing here, I meant to ask WHY you were here. You don't seem like the type to go shopping willingly" he stated
correctly I must add
"That's stereotypical to prior knowledge. Nonetheless correct" I said. Realising too late that what I had said was extremely nerdy. I was expecting him to mutter nerd. But all he did was chuckle.
"So why are you here?" I asked
"Grace" was all I had to say before he gave me an understanding look.
"I'm guessing the dress was also Grace's choice" he continued
"Actually, that was my choice" I said confidently
"Well, in that case, you have an amazing dress sense" he complimented
"This is coming from a guy who wears all black" I noted sarcastically
"You are the queen of sarcasm you know that" he accused
"It doesn't take long to figure the out" I replied, yet again, in a sarcastic voice
"You know Crawford" he began
"What Brewer?" I asked slightly mimicking him
"What would you do... If I did this" he asked as he snatched my phone from my hand and ran
"JACK BREWER I NEED MY PHONE!" I yelled as he was already out of the shop. He stopped and turned noticing I wasn't behind him chasing like he wanted me to
"Come on Crawford. Come and get it" he teased
"I'm wearing six inch heels!" I shouted
"Yeah, and I'm wearing vans" he stated
"So?" I asked
"Oh I thought we were both mentioning useless points" he teased
I groaned before running after him in my murderous shoes. I began running, but it just looked like I was waddling and he cracked up laughing holding his stomach for support. He began laughing so hard that he looked as if he was going to fall over. Yes, fine I did look absolutely ridiculous running in these heels. But his laugh was contagious so I began chuckling too. But as soon as he didn't notice I slipped off my shoes and ran full force at him. Thank god for the AstroTurf that was beneath my feet. The shoes continued dangling in my hands as I chased him as fast as I could. I have to admit, for a girl I'm actually pretty fast. Faster than most in my grade and maybe a few boys too. But Jack, he was maybe the fastest in the entire school. I wouldn't be surprised if he was. He darted into a familiar building. And as I entered I read what it said "Bobby Wasabi Martial Arts Academy". I followed him in although I wasn't sure whether I was welcome or not
"Damn. Your fast for a girl" he said panting out of breath
"Uh huh, now never underestimate me. ever" I ordered. He put his hands up in defence.
"Martial arts academy huh?" I continued
"Yup. Second degree black belt right here" he bragged
"I do karate too" I said. "Well... I used to. At the black dragons. But then I quit because I really hated Ty" I explained
"What were you? Yellow belt?" I asked in a teasing tone. All I did was nod
"Spar with me" I said
"No. I'm not going to fight a girl" he defended
"Come on" I begged
"Kim your wearing a dress!" He said looking for excuses
"I'm wearing shorts underneath" I said in a 'duh' tone.
"You sure? I really don't want to hurt you" he said eventually
"Yes. Brewer. Fight me" I challenged
We both walked to the matt. We weren't really expecting a sure outcome. Well Jack was. He was sure he was going to win. But I didn't know what would happen. Maybe I underestimated Brewer. And maybe I didn't. We began circling each other. I wanted Jack to go first but every time it looked as if he would punch or attack. He hesitated and withdrew his fist. I groaned loudly letting him know what I was getting irritated
Finally Jack threw a punch, I circled around it before kicking his arm up and twirling so the heel of my feet would hit Jack's stomach. Jack deflected my kick, he circled around me, his leg coming in a downward motion as he aimed for my hip. I ducked, punching off his leg and aiming a punch he caught. My arm circled, my feet left the ground as he attempted to flip me. My hands hit the mat, I pushed myself up and kicked at Jack's chest. He pushed off my feet, slapped off my arm, grasping my arm again he went behind me and flipped her. Ouch. That got me awake My feet hit his thighs and once again bounced off, I crouched my leg sliding under Jack's feet. He jumped, I threw a punch, which had hit him hard. I was superior now. Every time he threw a punch from then on I would block by doing something flexible and seemingly impossible for Jack to do. I finally had the upper hand when he tried to flip me but I spun around grabbed his shoulder and flipped him.
"Wow Kim. You are...wow" he said breathless
"Thanks" I said smirking.
"So really. What belt are you?" He asked
"Black. I'm also a second degree" I said trying not to brag.
"Wow" he said speechless
"I have that effect you know" I grinned
"What effect?" He asked clearly confused
"You know...making guys speechless" I said boasting
"Yeah sure" he replied sarcastically
"God. Grace is gonna kill me if I'm not in the shop" I groaned
"Then go back" he suggested
"Give my phone doofus" I mocked
"Umm...no" he replied
"Come on Jack. I ran. And I fought you" I whined
"Fine. See you in school Kimberly" he joked
"By Jackson" I replied mimicking him
After he gave my phone I left the shop I'm search for Grace. When I walked in I saw the clothes that I had dropped in the whole 'chasing Jack' process. I picked them back up and pulled my shoes on.
"Kim!" I heard Grace say
"What?!" I asked
"I found you this cute outfit" she squealed
Great. It was this floral bustier crop top and a plain black skater skirt. She also bought me some sheer tights and these floral pumps.
"What is it with you and making me look like a slut accompanied with killer shoes?" I asked moaning
"Come on! You'll look sexy. Ooh cute outfit" she said referring to the ones in my hand
She had two baskets full of clothes. I'm guessing one was hers and one was mine.
"Here's your basket" she said handing it to me. For goodness sakes. I out in the clothes I picked out and I saw what she chose for me. Various dresses blouses and shorts.
We both went to the till to finally check out
"You're making me poor Grace" I whined
"Oh it's fine. We've both got credit cards" she smiled. It's true. We both do but it's not like we're not wasting any money though.
When we finally got out we left the mall aiming for my house. Finally! This long day shall come to an end