A/N: Hi guys! I'm really sorry for taking this long to update. I've been really busy with doctor's appointments. I'm getting intervened next Tuesday. Good thing is I won't be able to go to school for a couple of days, so that means more time for writing! Wanna hear something funny? I was uploading the chapter and my computer died on me, so I had to do it all again, but here it is for you! I hope you like it! ;)
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Chapter 7
Let the games begin
KIM
"Okay, judging by the smile on your face, I'm guessing he was beyond good." Stated Kira while she took a seat in Kim's car. "Good morning by the way."
"Good morning. And yes. For once, rumour had it right, he knew exactly what he was doing."
"Well, I'm happy for you girl. Now, deets. I want every single one, no matter how intimate it is. Vite vite!" Kira said, jumping slightly in her seat and turning to Kim.
Kim laughed at her best friend. She was very nosy when she wanted to. "Okay, settle down children. Open up your ears Kira, I'm not repeating anything."
She spent the whole ride telling Kira every single, tiny detail of her time with Mason. By the time they got to school, Kira knew the story like if she had been there with them all the time. Which she wasn't, because that would be just plain old awkward and really, really weird.
They entered the school doors, laughing at some joke Kira had heard, and as usual, headed for their lockers. Kim was expecting Jack to show up and try talking to her, or Donna coming with another empty threat, but luckily for her, she got nothing. 'Maybe it'll be easier than I thought to stay cheerful today.' In that exact moment, she heard Kira curse loudly. 'Nope, talked to soon.'
She turned into the sound's direction, and found Kira and none other than Jerry Martinez glaring daggers at each other. She was about to step in and avoid the obvious fight that was going to take place, but the bell beat her to it. With a huff, Jerry straightened his shoulders and left for his class, muttering something under his breath, though Kim couldn't catch it.
Kira stomped her way to Kim, also muttering things, but Kim did catch these ones. They were not really pretty things.
"Stupid boy! Who does that jerk think he is? Ugh! I just want to..."
"Whoa wait! What did even happen back there?" Kim inquired. "I only arrived when you were eye-killing each other."
"That Jerry kid thinks he is so cool and 'SWAG' and all that bullshit! He bumped into me! And he had the nerve to tell me to apologize! Oh just wait until I-" The late bell rang, interrupting Kira's threat.
"Well, whatever it is you wanted to do to him, will have to wait. Now hurry up I don't wanna be late for Maths."
"We're already late you Einstein." Kira teased.
"Well, then I don't wanna be more late than we already are. C'mon!"
They arrived to class and gave quick apologies for being late, then made their way to their seats.
While she was scribbling notes in her binder, Kim's mind wandered to the almost fight between her best friend and her past friend. She knew they hated each other's guts, but she never figured out why. Kira had told her that he had started it, by hating her instantly without a reason. And Kira being Kira, wouldn't take bullshit from anyone, so that's how their feud started.
Her mind travelled to Jerry. She didn't get why he would just hate Kira, he was never like that. But then again, it had been a while. Maybe he had changed too. She sighed. She really missed him and the guys. She hadn't intended on shutting them out like that, but being around them just hurt too much. They were all walking reminders of the one person she wanted to forget about. So was the dojo. So she quit, and she started hanging out with them less and less, until she didn't hang out with them at all. She missed them, a lot.
She missed Julie and Milton's nerd love, though she knew they were still going strong, and she was happy for them. She missed Rudy and Bobby's weird ideas, and the adventures they would always live because of them. She missed Eddie and his 'playah' attitude. She was really surprised when she heard him and Grace were dating, but she was ecstatic. She had always liked Grace, and if she was making Eddie happy, then they had her blessing.
But Kim had to admit that she missed Jerry the most. She missed his confused expression, and she missed having to save him from all the trouble he would get into. Because no matter how clueless Jerry was, he had always been there for her, and had always cheered her up when she needed it. He was the big brother she never had, and she couldn't have asked for a better one.
But she also left him. She didn't want to, but he also hurt the most. He was Jack's best friend, they did everything together, and they were really similar. She couldn't help but see Jack instead of Jerry, and she couldn't take it.
She considered talking to him several times about this war he had with Kira, but she always decided against it. She had no right to intrude there, she was no longer part of his life, and he would probably just tell her to back the hell off and to mind her own business.
The bell rang, signaling that the period was over. 'Great, I have absolutely no idea of what I just copied down. Way to go Kim.' She gathered her things and waited for Kira. They went to their lockers to leave their bags there, and then headed to the gym. They went to the locker rooms and got changed into some Adidas black sport shorts and a sport bra, Kira's being blue and Kim's being hot pink.
They glanced around the room to see who they shared period with, and unfortunately, saw Donna and her clique in a corner, and Julie and Grace talking to some other girls. Kim didn't really mind Julie and Grace, but Donna and the others would sure look for a fight, and lately her life wasn't being the best, so she would most probably fight back, and then boom!, trouble everywhere.
They exited the locker room and got into the gym. Some guys wolf whistled their way, but they both ignored it, not really being in the mood to flirt. They just wanted to do some exercise. They heard two guys curse, and curiosity got the best of them, so they turned their heads.
And there they stood, Jack Anderson and Jerry Martinez, glaring at them with pure hatred. Milton and Eddie were also there, but they weren't glaring, just staring dumbfounded. 'Yep, my day just got completely ruined. Yet another period with all of them. And let's not forget our beloved Donna and co. Just perfect.' She kept glancing around and saw Mason, smiling broadly at her. She instantly smiled back and winked at him. If she was into the whole 'serious relationship' thing, she would really consider Mason as boyfriend material. But, she didn't want anything serious, and while he was cute and a really good lover, he was not worth the risk of getting hurt, and she had no feelings for him whatsoever.
"Okay guys. Gather round!" Coach Mac said. Her full name was McGregor, but she let Kim and Kira call her Mac, due to an afternoon they spent helping her with the storage inventory. "It's still the first week, and as you know I just got back yesterday from my holiday, so I missed Tuesday's lesson. And I know for a fact that you guys need to get back into shape, so today and the next week we're just going to be running and doing some exercises to get you all back on track." A chorus of groans spread throughout the gym. "Don't be kids and just start running. C'mon, hurry." She blew her whistle and everyone started running.
From the corner of her eye, Kim saw Heather trip because she was typing on her phone, and Lorie was so caught up with her nails she didn't saw her, and fell on top on her friend. Kim snickered loudly, and so did Kira. Suddenly they both just burst out laughing. People were staring at them like they were crazy, but they couldn't care less. When their laughter died down, they resumed running. The guys kept staring at them, but for really different reasons this time. Still, they didn't care. It may sound smugly, but Kim loved to have that effect on guys. It meant that she was in charge, and that she couldn't get hurt.
She saw all the girls start to get tired, but Kira and her were just fine. She heard Donna complain about how sweating would ruin her make up. She was starting to think that Gym would be a lesson to look forward to.
'This year will be fun after all.'
JACK
"Okay, I'm really starting to get mad at the universe. Like, wasn't it enough to have her hate me, and then living in my house? Now I also have to watch during Gym? Does the freaking universe not know I'm a hormonal teenager or does it just enjoy my pain?" He said, running a hand through his hair.
"Yeah, it hates me too." Said Jerry. "Like why do I share most of my classes with her? We almost kill each other this morning, and I'm sure one of us will end up dead if we keep seeing each other this much."
"Huh?" The brunet was really confused. "Who are you talking about Jerry?"
"That Kira girl." He spat.
"You and Kira hate each other? Why?"
"Well, it's a long story." Jerry said rubbing the back of his neck. Seeing the stern expression in Jack's face, he sighed. "Okay so last year I-" BRIIIIING! "Guess I'll have to tell you later. C'mon, we gotta get to our classes, and I have Home Ec, with Kira, of course." He said annoyed.
Jack had Study Hall next period, so he didn't rush. He was taking his time in the locker rooms when he heard someone, more specifically Mason, talking.
"Yeah man, I hung out with Kim yesterday." He said to some guys, who Jack assumed were his friends.
"Ohhhh dude that chick is H-O-T." Said one of the guys.
"How did it go?" Asked another one.
"Well, we went for a walk. Then I dropped the hint of my house being alone, and we decided to hang out there."
"And? That's it?" Said some brown haired guy, who Jack believed was named Dallas.
"Well, I showed her the first floor, and then went upstairs to show her my room and well she..."
'She probably punched him and yelled at him for thinking she was that easy.' Jack chuckled in his mind. 'Serves him right.'
"She...? C'mon dude!"
"She was amazing! She practically jumped me and tore my sweater off."
'Wait what?!'
"Oh yeah! That's my man getting it on with the ladies!" Dallas fist-bumped him. "So how was it huh? As good as they say?"
"Better. A hundred times better. It's obvious she has some record, I mean, the chick knew some pretty awesome things to do, if you know what I mean..."
Okay, that couldn't be right. Like there's no way in hell Kim, his Kim, would ever do that. 'She's not a virgin?' At the time, Jack thought nothing of the sickening feeling in the pit of his stomach when he found out, it was probably just disgust at Mason. Yep, that was it. 'Well, was he serious? She has record? Like is she high school's bitch or something?...Wait, why do I care? It's not my life, and if she wants to be that way, it's her choice.'
He didn't want to hear any other comment from Mason and his friends about how feisty Kim seemed to be in bed – though he kinda sorta liked that fact -, so he left.
On his way to the library, where he hoped the images of Kim and Mason would leave him alone, he got a text.
Jack, don't forget we have to go back to Cheryl's today to move the last pieces of furniture. Just come home around 4:30, don't stay in the dojo any longer than that.
See you later son.
Great, his dad had just made his day. How was he supposed to just go to Kim's room and take the drawers with her underwear, knowing now that he hadn't been the only one to see it?
He got into the library and spotted Milton sitting at a table by himself, so he headed over.
"Hey Milton." He said as he took a seat.
"Oh hi Jack." Milton said looking up from his book. "I didn't know we shared this period. How come I didn't see you on Tuesday?"
"I was talking to Kim remember? Well, at least that was my intention."
"Oh right. How is that going?"
"Well, I thought it couldn't get any worse, but I was wrong."
"Huh?"
"Never mind, it's nothing." He leaned over the table and looked at his friends in the eyes. "Hey, do you know anything about Jerry and Kira? Like, what's the deal with them?"
Milton's eyes widened and he gulped loudly. That was a touchy subject, and he didn't like to talk about it, but Jack deserve to know a little bit of it at least.
"Okay, I'm not too informed, but they hate each other with a passion. I guess you're asking because of the little encounter they had this morning, but let me tell, that was nothing." Jack raised an eyebrow and nodded for Milton to continue. "Last year, they had this conflict going on, and would fight everyday. One day it got so nasty it almost got both of them suspended, but they just got two weeks detention and some community service."
"Wait, Jerry almost got suspended?" Jack said shocked, and Milton nodded in response. "Wow, I didn't expect that. Why do they hate each other so much anyways?"
"The thing is, I don't know. None of us do, just Jerry himself, and he wouldn't tell us."
"Really? He was about to tell me before the bell rang."
"Yeah well, you're Jack." At the confused look on the brunet's face, he elaborated. "No matter how much we care about each other, you and Jerry have this special bond, just like Eddie and I do. So of course Jerry would tell you, and I'm sure he will tell us eventually, but first, he needs to talk about it, and I can't think of a better person than you to help him."
Jack was flattered at his friends words. "Thanks man." He said, clapping him on the back.
"Though, now that you have this war with Kim going on, it can get really ugly, really fast. If you both still hate those girls after talking about it, make sure to never attack as a team, because knowing you two, and knowing Kim and Kira, you'll either end up dead or in jail."
"Don't worry, I'll make sure of it." He answered with a laugh.
Milton resumed his reading and Jack rummaged through his notes, paying attention half heartedly, his mind drifting to his latino best friend and the petite redhead he seemed to hate.
'What could have happened between those two?'
"...and that's why we can't stand each other." Jerry finished.
"Wow, that's pretty intense." The brunet said, turning to his friend and running a hand through his hair. "I guess we both are screwed with those two huh?"
"Yeah." Jerry breathed. "And now it's going to be a lot worse, because you'll be living together, and wherever Kim goes, Kira follows. I just don't want to face them every time we hang out."
"Me neither, but don't worry, we'll manage." He said with a smile. He took a glance at the clock, sighed and got up. "I gotta leave now, have to go to Kim's to finish moving her stuff. Yipee!" He said sarcastically.
The latino laughed at his best friend. "Enjoy that bro."
"Yeah, I sure will." He picked up his things and left, going to his bike. It was a silver and black Harley Davidson his uncle Mike had gotten him for his birthday, and Jack loved it to pieces. It was his baby, and she was called Scarlett. Yes, she had a name, and you would not call her any other thing.
He got on and started it, not putting his helmet on. He knew it was for safety, but right now, he needed to feel the wind waving through his hair and the breeze on his face, because he needed to calm down before arriving at the Crawford household. He got there way too soon for his liking, well, he actually didn't want to arrive at all. He stopped the bike and hopped off. He saw his father's car already parked, so he was obviously there. He assumed Kim wouldn't, seeing as she didn't want to near him as much as he didn't want to be near her.
He let himself in using the spare key hidden in the front bushes, and closed the door. He expected to see his father chatting with Cheryl in the kitchen over a cup of coffee, but he was welcomed with a totally different image.
"Oh my gosh Richard, I can't believe you actually did that!" Kim was laughing whole heartedly at something his father had said, clutching her stomach in a weak attempt to stop the giggling.
"Well, I did it." Richard gave a chuckle. "I couldn't look my boss in the eyes for a month, but apparently he was totally okay with it. He thought it had been funny."
He didn't like this. That was his father and his enemy. 'Wow, enemy seems a little bit harsh. Maybe rival would suit this better...' Anyways, they couldn't be getting along like that. Sure, back in the day Kim and his parents had gotten really close, as he had with Cheryl. But that was when Kim was still a sweet, nice girl, and not this badass, random kisser chick.
He cleared his throat, breaking their moment and making them look in his direction. His father smiled, while Kim scowled and roller her eyes. Not like he wasn't expecting it.
"Hey dad, Kim."
"Hi son."
"Hey." He saw how bothered she was about his presence, and well, he'd be lying if he said he didn't enjoy it just a little bit.
"Well, I guess we should get started. Have you packed everything you need Kim?" Richard asked.
"Yeah, everything's ready." She smiled at him.
"Very well." He clapped his hands. "C'mon Jack, lets get this stuff down here."
"Sure, I'll be upstairs in a minute." His father went upstairs and disappeared into Kim's room. He turned to her, and saw her bewildered expression.
"What do you want?" She spat.
He smirked. "Now now Kimmy, is that way to treat your soon-to-be roommate? I don't think so." She clenched her fists, only making his smirk widen. "Just wanted to congratulate you for your date yesterday with Mason. Word is he is as thick as a brick but you swallowed all he had to say."
Her jaw dropped. Her cheeks reddened at a furious speed, though he wasn't able to tell if it was from embarrassment or anger. She was about to say something, but he cut her off.
"By the way, nice lingerie outfit. I think red looks good on you, but I never knew you were one for thongs." And with that and a wink, he left her there, speechless.
'Brewer 1, Crawford 0.'
KIM
Okay, he was officially dead. 'How dare he go snooping around my life?! And what was that about a red thong? Unless...NO WAY! The freak went through my drawers! Ugh! I'm gonna end him!' She took deep breaths to calm herself down, otherwise she would stomp her way to her room and choke him right in front of his father, and well, that wouldn't be nice to Richard. 'If he wants to play, I'll play. Poor kid, doesn't know he's messing with the game's creator.'
Just then, her doorbell rang. She went to the door and opened it, only to be jumped at by a really mad Kira.
"KIRA!" She stopped her best friend's ranting. "I can't understand you if you don't breathe in between words you know?"
Kira recomposed herself and started again. "You're not gonna like this at all Kimster. Mom got pissed because the principal called home and-"
"Wait, hold on. The principal called? What happened?"
Kira chuckled nervously. "Well, you see. I didn't exactly tell you about it on our way home, but I may or may not have gotten into a witsy bitsy fight with Martinez during Home Ec, and well, some eggs accidentally made their way to his hair."
"Really Kira? Twice in a day? Why did you fight with him?"
"The thing is, you know how Mr. Phillips kinda hates my guts right? Well, he thought it would be funny to pair me up with that dummy. I complained about it, he got offended and the next thing you know, I smashed some eggs on his head."
"Same old Kira." Kim laughed. "So what did your mom say?"
"Here comes the part you're not gonna like. She was really pissed and forbade me from taking karate until I learn my lesson."
"What?!"
"That's not the worse part. To make sure I don't sneak out and train, she has locked the basement and taken the key. So unfortunately, that means you can't train either. I'm really sorry Kim."
She plopped down on the sofa. "It's okay, it's not your fault." She put her head on her hands and sighed. "It's just that it'll be a lot harder now to stop myself from killing Jack if I don't get to do karate."
Kira took a seat beside her best friend and rubbed her back. "How are you?"
"Not that good. Apparently, lover boy has some back bone, and he's willing to put up a fight and keep his promise of making my life a hell."
"What did he do?" Kira asked, her voice raising.
"Keep it down Ki, he's upstairs with his father moving the last of my stuff out. And he hasn't done anything yet, just tease me about Mason. I don't know how he has find out about what we did, but he has, and he's going to use against me at any chance he gets."
"Well, Mason probably gloated about he got some with you in the boys locker room, and most likely Jack overheard."
"Yeah, you're right, that must be it. It doesn't matter though, if he really thinks those comments are gonna stop me, he's got another thing coming."
"Ooooh Kim's mad." Kira cheered. "Go and show that boy who he's messing with. But leave his friend for me, that kid is all mine."
They looked at each other for a brief second before starting laughing uncontrollably.
"What's so funny?" Richard asked, coming out of nowhere.
They stopped laughing and looked at him, quickly thinking of an excuse.
"My mom tripped with my skateboard again this morning. She always forgets I leave it right next to her car, and well, she ended up on the floor." Kira explained.
Richard chuckled loudly, having bought it without hesitation.
"Well, I hope she's okay. I'm Richard by the way. I'm assuming you're Kira, Kim's friend?"
"Yep, that's me."
"Well, Kira. Now that Kim will be living with us, you're more than welcome to come to our place to hang out."
"Thank you so much, that's really kind of you." She smiled, which he returned.
"Well Kim, we've already moved your things out through the garage. Tomorrow you'll have everything ready to move in."
"Thanks a lot Richard."
"No problem sweetie. I gotta go now. Jack already left, he said something about a book he had to read, and to say good bye for him." 'Yeah, sure he said that.'
"Okay, see you tomorrow! And thanks again!" She said, and then closed the door.
"He seems really nice."
"He is." Kim sighed. "So are Linda and John. The only problem about the Brewer family is their child."
"Hey, if he crosses the line, just call, I'll be right over to kick his sorry ass into Mars."
"You really should check on those anger issues of yours." Kim teased.
"Oh look who's talking." And with that, every single problem was forgotten and they were just two best friends having fun together, like they were supposed to during this year.
After dinner that night, Kim went to her bedroom, laid on her bed and looked at the ceiling. At that time the next day, she would be in a totally different room. Well, not that different. She looked around, finding nothing to train her eyes on, since all that was left was the bed and her suit cases.
She sighed again. She seemed to be doing that a lot lately. She closed her eyes and tried to get some sleep, but she actually knew she wouldn't. Her mom was leaving for God knows how long, and she would have to live with the guy that has hurt her the most. And to top it all, the one thing she's always loved doing had been taken away from her because Kira had gotten into a fight. She didn't blame her though. If it had been Jack and her, she'd probably be suspended now.
'Welcome to the coexistence game, and may the odds be on your side.'
A/N: So how was that? The big move-in is on the next chapter, so that means action and a lot of sexual tension! Are you guys excited?
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