(A / N): Hey guys! I felt so bad about how long it took me to put chapter six up that I decided to get chapter seven up right away.

Also, there's a poll for my next story up on my profile. I'm leaving it up to you guys to choose which story line you guys want to see through next.

So go vote!


Chapter 7: Secrets Of The Heart

Jack chased after Kim. He wasn't sure of where she had ran off to, but he had to find her. He had to tell her the truth. His feelings were eating him up inside, and he just wanted her to know.

The first place he looked was the dojo, but according to Rudy she hadn't been through there all day. He checked the rest of the mall, Kim's house, the park, the beach, the hospital where her mom worked, and the butterfly garden Kim would drag Jack to sometimes. Kim was nowhere to be found. Jack was running out of places.

Where would Kim go if she was upset and just wanted to be alone?

Then it hit him. The one place Kim would go to clear her mind, was the cemetery.

Jack skated to the city cemetery. He couldn't believe that he hadn't thought of it before. He criticized himself for not knowing Kim better. The clouds were beginning to move in and if he had any hope of telling Kim his true feelings, he had to catch her now before she left.

Jack finally reached the cemetery and walked through the long rows of stone statues. He crept around the side of an angel sculpture and peered around the corner. Kim was sitting on her knees, crying. Jack gazed at the big stone rock Kim was kneeling in front of.

Gregory Martin Crawford

Beloved father, Amazing husband, Honorable friend.

November 3rd, 1966 – June 15th, 2011

"Fly with the angels, but never forget us."

It was Kim's father's grave. Jack remembered it so clearly, the day that he passed away. He had sat in Kim's room with her, rocking her in his arms as she cried for the loss of her best friend. Kim was heartbroken. She didn't understand how a man could be as stupid as to drink and get in a car, just to take the life of another man, an innocent man. Jack wanted nothing more than to take her pain away, but he couldn't do anything but watch as Kim slowly fell apart.

And now here they were, and Kim was falling apart again.

"I need you." Jack heard Kim whisper.

"Kim?" Jack slowly walked over to where Kim was and kneeled down beside her. Kim didn't look up from the ground.

"Jack, I'm sorry." She said. Jack stared at her sad and tear stained face.

"What are you apologizing for Kim?" Jack asked. Kim had no reason to be sorry. It was Jack who felt responsible for everything.

"I was so stupid. If I hadn't fallen for his lies, or been so caught up in his looks, none of this would ever have happened. You wouldn't be caught in the middle." Kim cried. Jack shook his head as he placed his hand on Kim's chin and gently turned her face towards his.

"You were fifteen, Kim. You were young and didn't know any better. Everyone gets caught up sometimes. It's nothing to be ashamed of. You're only human, and you make mistakes. But you learned from it, and that's the important thing." Jack locked his eyes with Kim. The usual light he always saw in her eyes was gone. It had vanished, along with her smile.

"He would be so disappointed in me." Kim pulled herself away from Jack and wiped the tears falling down her cheeks.

"Kim, you're beautiful. You're smart, funny, and you have the biggest heart out of anyone else I know. The only thing he would be disappointed in, is not being here to see how wonderful of a person his daughter is turning into. Your dad is probably looking down on you right now smiling, because he's so proud of who you are. He's proud of what he brought into this world." Jack pulled Kim into his arms. She rested her head on his chest. Something about hearing Jack's heartbeat made Kim feel better. Maybe, because he was alive, and he was there.

"I just want everything to go back to the way it was." She softly said.

"Nothing is going to be the way it was, but maybe things will be better than how they were before." Jack gently lifted Kim off his chest and moved a stray strand of hair out of her face.

"How?" She asked. Jack breathed in deeply. Now was the time to just say it.

"Kim, you're my best friend. You've always been there, and I can't help but feel like you're the only girl who could ever make me feel like this. You're the most beautiful girl I've ever laid eyes on, and I know that sounds cheesy but it's true. I've never met a girl with a sense of humor likes yours, or one that can make a snort sound cute. I've never felt nervous about talking to girls, but being around you is different. It feels like everything I do is to please you. All I want to do is make you smile, and I find myself constantly trying to do whatever it takes to make you laugh. I hate seeing you sad more than anything else. I hate when you're down, I hate when you cry. I know I denied it before, but Bray was right. I'm jealous. I'm jealous because I don't want to be just a friend to you, Kim. I want to be more. I want to be the only guy that gets to hold your hand, or hug you. I want to be the one to text you good morning, and I want to be the last one you say goodnight to. I like you Kim, a whole lot more than I can even control."

The sides of Kim's mouth turned upwards. Jack had gotten her to smile. He smiled back, praying that she wasn't just touched by his words, but felt the same way in return.

"Jack, I don't even know what to say. That has to be the most beautiful thing I've ever heard anyone say." She finally spoke.

"Say you like me back. Kim, I can make you happy. You'll never have to worry about Bray or anything like that again. I can make you forget it." Jack grabbed Kim's hand. She didn't pull away, but instead tightened her grip on his.

"I do like you." She replied. She leaned in towards Jack and placed her lips on his. It felt like their lips fit perfectly together. This kiss was nothing like any other kiss Kim had ever had. It was softer, sweeter, better.

"Wow." Jack said, stunned as Kim pulled away. They smiled at each other. Like Jack had promised, Kim was happy again. Jack was always like her knight and shining honor, only this time he actually got the damsel in distress.

"Are you ready to leave? Looks like it's going to rain." Jack asked pointing up to the dark clouds overhead. Kim nodded as she reached for Jack's hand and stood up. She took one last look at her father's grave before walking away with Jack.

Together, they were flawless. The kiss, the bond, everything. For the first time in a long time Kim was happy. She was getting the fairytale ending every girl dreamed of.

She was Cinderella, and Jack was Prince Charming…


What a sappy ending…haha. Sorry if it was a little too cheesy for some of you. I'm actually not sure if I'm going to add some drama into it, or end it here…hmm.

Anyways, remember to go vote in my poll! & review! :)