Chapter 4: Happy Birthday, Kim Crawford.
Hey! Here's Chapter 4 of Little Moments! Okay, let me just say that this chapter contains a conversation between Kim and Donna about Jack. Not telling you what it's about. Just read!
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Kim's POV:
I smiled, laughed, and chatted with all my party guests, but it was all fake. Even though I had my great friends here, I was forced to invite Donna and the rest of the prissy pep squad girls, and a bunch of nerds from my Honors Math class. And also, something from my party was missing - I was sure of it.
I scanned my living room, which was decorated with blue and white balloons and streamers. Let's check off names on my Mental Party Invitees List. Jerry - making failed attempts to ask one of my pretty friends, Natalie, on a date. Check. Milton - arguing with one of his fellow math nerds about some funny-sounding equation things. Something that I wouldn't know of. Anyway, check. Eddie - searching around frantically for his air freshener necklace on the floor. Check. Donna and annoying pep squad girls (not that I'm annoying or prissy) - texting and gossiping about boys. Most likely about Jack.
That was when it hit me. Jack! He wasn't at my party!
I frowned. Where was he? The party had started an hour ago and he still hadn't turned up. I was beginning to think that he didn't want to celebrate Kimberly Crawford's 14th birthday. I mean, wasn't he my best friend?
Best friend. Those words echoed around in my mind for a while. Somehow, it just was not the first phrase that popped into my mind when I thought of Jack.
So what words and phrases DO pop into your mind when reminded of Jack? I asked myself. Immediately, words and phrases like 'crush', 'cute', and 'awesome martial artist' sprung up.
I pushed them away and told myself firmly that I didn't like him. He was my best friend. I repeated that sentence a few times in my mind to drill it in.
I felt a pair of hands rest on my shoulders and turned around to find my mother. "Kim, go enjoy the party. You're the birthday girl - just go have fun!"
I sighed and nodded. Then faking a smile, I headed over to talk to Jerry, Eddie and Milton.
Jack's P.O.V:
I punched the dummy for what seemed like the millionth time and took a good look around. Nobody was in the dojo - not even Rudy. Where was everybody?
Suddenly, my cell phone rang. I picked it up. It was Kim.
"Jack Anderson! Where in the world are you?" I heard Kim angrily say over the line.
Huh? What was she talking about?
"You were supposed to be at my party an hour ago!" she continued in a furious tone.
I slapped my hand over my mouth to stop myself from gasping. Kim's birthday celebration! She's been talking about it for weeks and I forgot about it! I was the worst friend ever!
"Jack? Jack?" I heard a mix of annoyance, anger, and disappointment in Kim's voice. "Are you still there? You had better not hang up on me!"
"I'm here," I quickly said absentmindedly, thoughts racing through my mind. What was the quickest way to Kim's house? The bus? My skateboard? How about her present? This caused me to start panicking. I didn't get Kim a present!
"So are you still coming?" Kim asked impatiently. "I hope you are, because you are my best friend!"
"I will Kim, and I'm sorry for not being there earlier," I said, quickly stuffing my things into my backpack with one hand and zipping it all up. "I'll be there ASAP."
"Good!" Kim hung up and all I heard was monotonous beeps.
I stuffed my phone into my pocket and slinging my backpack over one shoulder, I bolted out the door.
Kim's P.O.V:
I hung up the phone and slipped it into my pocket, still fuming with anger. The nerve of Jack to forget about my 14th birthday party! It's been the only thing I've been talking about for ages and he forgets to come? Unbelievable!
Just to add on to my misery, Donna Tobin came strutting over with her long, glossy dark hair, a similar color to Jack's. She flipped her dark curls and flashed me a fake, pitiful smile.
"Why so miserable little Kimmy Crawford?" she asked, using baby-talk. "Your little Jackie not here?"
"Go away, Donna."
"Well, is this a first?" Donna asked in her normal voice, which was full of scorn. "Kimberly Crawford doesn't have a sarcastic comeback to something I say."
"Not in the mood, Tobin."
"Right," Donna said, dragging her word. Then, to my surprise, she shoved me into a corner of the room and asked in a low voice, "But honestly, why so sad? Jack's not here?"
I gave up acting like I didn't care and said in a loud whisper, "Yes!" I said rather snappily. "He's supposed to be my best friend and he's not even here! He forgot, apparently!"
Donna smirked. "Best friend, Kim? Best friend? Last time I checked, you have a crush on him."
I nearly spit all the coke in my mouth onto her smug little face. "Crush?" I spluttered. "I do not have a crush on him!" Uh oh, my voice was getting higher. Not good – then Donna would know I was lying. "Why would I have a crush on him? That's ridiculous! Stupid! Dumb! Totally weird!" I took a huge mouthful of coke to stop myself from talking.
"You're the worst liar ever, Kim," Donna sniggered. She then stepped closer to me, looking at me with despise. "You obviously have a crush on him, and I want you to stay away. Jack Anderson is mine. You don't steal him away, got that?"
"Don't worry, I won't be doing anything like that," I assured her, a hint of spite in my voice as I patted her arm and walked away. Suddenly, the doorbell rang.
"I'll get it!" I yelled, my Southern voice echoing around the house. I rushed to open the door, only to find Jack with his skateboard standing there.
The sight of him made me smile slightly. "Hey," I said, feeling ridiculously happy inside. "You made it."
"Yeah," Jack said, flushing. "So sorry for not coming earlier. I'm such a bad friend for forgetting. Can I come in?"
"Sure," I said, hastily letting him in. "Jack is here!" I yelled again. Immediately, he was swarmed by a bunch of giggling girls, including Donna Tobin. I sighed I went off to refill my cup of coke at the kitchen counter.
I felt something brush against my arm and I turned around to find a breathless Jack.
"Made… it… out… of there!" Jack said breathlessly. I could tell he was pretending when he placed the back of his hand on his forehead dramatically. I laughed and offered him some coke.
"So anyway, I wanted to give you your present in private," Jack said, drawing a deep breath. He then pulled a small, flimsy pink package out of his pocket and handed it to me. "Happy birthday Kim."
I cautiously took the package from his hand, feeling tingles all over, and eyed it carefully. To my disappointment, it was rather small, but I forced the thought out of my head I told myself that it was the thought that counts. I then glanced up at him as a way of asking him if I could open it, and he nodded.
I peeled away the wrapping paper carefully and gasped when I saw what was in it. A charm bracelet, with charms spelling out my name on it!
I looked up at him, my face shining. He looked pretty pleased with himself for getting such a great present.
"Thank you Jack, I love it!" I exclaimed in delight, slipping it on. "It's beautiful," I added in a softer voice.
Jack grinned at me. "Glad you like it," he said. "Now, why not we go join the party?"
And off we went.
So, how did you guys like it? I don't know, but maybe you're probably thinking about why I didn't get Jack to put the charm bracelet on for Kim. Well, I didn't want to make it too… uh… romantic. If you know what I mean. They still insist they're best friends, so doing that kind of thing would be just a bit weird.
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