Hey guys! Sorry for the late update! I was school supply shopping and preparing for the next big stage of my life...I might as well say it...

High school.

*cue Tiptoe Through the Tulips from the movie, Insidious*

Yeah, I'm freshmeat and I'm also doing the IB program, which I expect will be super tough, so starting September, my updates will be less frequent. =/

Anyways, I planned on making this chapter longer, but I decided to leave you hanging. Don't worry, I'll update fast for next chapter. =]

Also, thank you guys for all these AMAZING reviews! You guys are awesome! I can't believe I'm almost at 30! =D

Eh, I've bored you long enough, so here:

OH! P.S: I started a new story called Kickin' It in the Dark, so check that out. ;D

less than three

Kim woke up the next morning feeling rejuvenated. She focused on the positive things to look forward to that day, like practicing at the dojo, getting to see her friends, and being able to spend more time with Ja - No. Control your hormones, girl! She even almost forgot about the locker notes.

Almost.

"Hey Ki...m?" Jack said confusedly as he greeted her at the front of the school, "Someone's awfully bubbly today."

"Yeah, I'm feeling great!" Kim exclaimed with a smile. Jack raised an eyebrow. "Uh-huh, so what's the reason for this, uh, great mood?"

"Oh, you know, just appreciating life here. Stopping and smelling the roses, hearing the birds softly chirp, watching the sun set below the horizon...the usual," Kim said cheerfully.

"Um...okay then. I'll, er, see you in class," Jack spoke while slowly backing away. When he was out of sight, he broke into a run and headed straight to Milton's locker.

"Milton!" Jack shook his shoulders, "I think you're right! It's her time of the month!"

Milton looked at Jack as if he was wearing a polka-dot bikini, "What...the...phosphorous are you talking about?"

"Kim! I was just talking to her before I got here, and she's in a really giddy mood!"

"Um...that's a bad thing?" Milton was growing more and more confused by the second.

"YES! Yesterday she was all quiet and reserved and stuff, and today she's suddenly feeling great and appreciating life and how birds chirp and something about sniffing roses and watching sunse-"

"Woah there cocoa-mocha-cocoa," Milton cut him off, "Take a moment to catch a few breathers."

Jack obeyed, inhaling through his nose, and exhaling through his mouth. He repeated the process a few more times before speaking again, "My point is, a normal person can't be completely serious one day, and feeling amazing the next."

"Well, that's pretty common for a teenage girl like Kim. Her body is releasing more estrogen and her hormone levels fluctuate frequently which causes a drastic change in mood. She is also most likely ovulating, so she will seem bipolar for the next couple of days." Milton stated in his 'fact-telling' voice.

Jack stood there for a few moments looking completely dazed, "Uh...WHAT?"

Milton sighed and shook his head, "I'll dumb it down just a little bit... PUBERTY."

A flicker of recognition sparked in Jack's eyes, "Ohh, okay. So it's nothing to worry about?"

"Nope, just be ready to endure random changes in mood. So all we can do is just wait it out and let Mother Nature take its course!"

"Eww," Jack's nose scrunched in disgust.

"Well, we should get to class, so see I'll you at lunch, Jack!" Milton waved as they both parted ways.

"Alright."

Kim softly hummed to herself while routinely entering her combination to her locker. As she opened it, a folded up piece of paper drifted to the floor.

Not again!

She bent down and picked it up. Preparing for the worst, she held her breath as she unfolded the worn, creased notebook paper.

"Oh Kim, you think Jack is yours to keep just because you and your pathetic little dojo get to spend time with him. Ha, taking karate doesn't make you any better than everyone else. That little tough girl act, I can see right through it. Inside, you are just a worthless piece of shit.

And you know it.

Oh, and I just want to let you know, I'm watching you. So it's no use hiding.

Until next time, send my love to Jack.
xoxo"