I'm sooooo sorry I didn't update sooner! I just had a tough time finding something to write in this chapter but I'm better now :) I think after this chapter there should be at most, four chapters left. You guys are amazing by the way, so many reviews just for 6 chapters!
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Jack's POV
I can't deny that maybe I was a little out of line with Kim. I was practically running my hands all over her while she trusted me to help her out. But the thing was, I couldn't help it. Her body just looked so amazing, stretched out across my floor. But what lured me in was how well we got on, how I wanted to make her feel good, about herself, who she was. She always seems to be holding back and that saddened me.
"Hey Kim," I said as I approached her locker. She turned and smiled at me.
"Hi Jack," she answered but then noticed my nervous expression. "Is everything ok?" I nodded.
"Yeah…I just wanted to say sorry about last night. I was kinda out of line huh?" I said but Kim shook her head.
"No I asked you to help me and I guess you have your methods, no biggie." I breathed a sigh of relief, finding it probably better to not tell her that my methods didn't initially include a lot of touching.
"Ok well, do you wanna pick it up after school?" she nodded before grabbing her books.
"To science?" she asked and I nodded.
Kim's POV
Our science class was just us having to do research on our chosen animal. Jack and I moved on from the infancy stage to pre-adulthood. Basically we were looking at the teenage life of weasels.
"Hey look at this," Jack said, pointing to a page in one of the text books we had found. "Apparently even a weasel of a young age can find its mate and be willing to die for them," he read off the page. I leaned closer, my head touching his as we both read off the page.
"Wow that's cool," I said, leaning back to write it down.
Finally, after another four classes, school finished and Jack and I set off for the dojo. It was 3.30pm and practice didn't start until 5.00pm. By the time we got to the dojo it was already 4.00pm though so me and Jack would have an hour together.
After we both got changed into more suitable clothing, Jack and I stretched out on the mats.
"Ok, how do we start?" I asked.
"Can you touch your toes?" Jack asked. Although a little hesitant, I bent over, my fingers about three inches from my toes. "Ok, you're relying to much on your back, trying stretching a little more with your legs. Let your hamstrings do some more work," he instructed. I did as I was told and slowly, my fingers crept closer to the ground before my palms were flat against the floor.
"It worked! Look Jack!" I cried, cocking my head to look at him. He was already staring, his dark eyes completely on me. "Jack?" he started, shaking his head while his eyes cleared.
"Uh, yeah?" he asked.
"You were staring," I said, rolling back up to a standing position. He coughed loudly, blushing.
"S-Sorry," he mumbled. "Uh, how's your leg flexibility?" he asked. I blinked.
"I don't really know," I said.
"How high can you kick your leg?" I did as he asked and kicked. It could almost reach my head but not quite. "Do it again," he instructed and I complied but as it came down, he caught it and stepped behind me, holding it up while wrapping an arm around my waist.
My eyes widened and I suddenly felt very warm. "Now I'm going to lift slowly. See if you can focus on what muscles can get your leg completely up." I nodded and slowly started to force my leg back up. As my knee came close to my ear it started to hurt and I stopped. "It's ok, just relax and find out which muscles will stretch," Jack whispered as his hand slowly stroked up and down my hamstring.
I took a shaky breath as I nodded, gulping at our contact before flexing the muscles in my leg. I shivered the more he stroked, wondering how far his hand would go. I blushed even more at that thought and decided to concentrate more on my stretching. With a little extra push I could feel my leg going further until it was right next to my ear.
"I'm doing it!" I cried, turning to look at Jack. I froze as my nose brushed his, not realising we were that close. He was staring at me, his eyes a darkened brown again.
I didn't say any this time, just stared back at him. Slowly his face came closer to mine, his nose bumping past mine before he tilted his head so he could angle himself closer.
"Kim…can I try something?" he whispered, his voice low and husky. I wanted to nod, say yes, crash my lips to his and kiss him until both our lungs exploded. But I couldn't. I couldn't do this to him when he was offering to help me.
I pulled back, bringing my leg down and stepping out of his embrace. He looked hurt which was good in my opinion. The more I pulled away, the faster he could get tired of trying to befriend me, then I could tell sensei that he just got bored and the plan failed.
"Kim…again I'm sorry. I ov-"
"It's fine," I said quickly, not looking at him, picking up a towel to wipe the sweat off the back of my neck. I heard a sigh before rapid punching and kicking sounds.
I turned to see Jack pretty much attacking one of the blue training dummies, furiously beating at it with malice in his eyes. He was hitting it so hard he could hurt himself.
"Jack stop!" I cried, running up to him and grabbing his fist. He was panting, sweat on his forehead. "What has gotten into you? I told you it was fi-"
"It's not fine!" he snapped, his head whipping up so his eyes met mine. "I offered you help, you trusted me and then I go and…touch you," he said slowly, blushing darkly.
"So?" I asked. I didn't mind him touching me, in fact it sent shocks through my skin.
"It's just…when we get into these kinds of…situations, I don't know I just…forget how to control myself and just want to touch you." his face was practically on fire at this confession, as was mine.
"W-Well maybe you just need to relax, get un-stressed," Jack's eyes widened at this.
"K-Kim I know we're good friends b-but doing t-that…?" my face instantly burst into a bright blush, the third time that day if I'm counting right.
"N-No! I meant just find something fun to do!" I cried and he nodded, his wide eyes returning to normal.
"Ok, what did you have in mind?" he asked.
"Well…when I was a Black Dragon, whenever I was upset sensei would put me through a rigorous training exercise until all my anger was gone," I said, smiling at him. Jack cocked an eyebrow, not looking to impressed.
"Yeah…we have practice in (checks watch) 20 minutes. Lets think of something else that's fun." he paused for a moment before his eyes widened. "I have a great idea, come with me," he said, grabbing my hand and pulling me out the door.
He ran us past the fountain and I saw his smile widen at all the ducks and gulls floating in the water. Finally he pulled me inside the skate shop, heading right to the back.
"Hey Tony!" he shouted. A few seconds later a tall blonde skater haired man, looking around 19, walked through the beaded doorway.
"Jack," he said with a beaming face. "What's up bro?" he asked. He was definitely a skater.
"I was wondering if I could borrow two boards minus the trucks and wheels?" he asked. I had no idea what he was talking about but Tony's eyebrows scrunched together.
"Why? Wait…are you thinking of fountain skating again?" Jack nodded and Tony shook his head, chuckling as he went back through the curtains.
"What's fountain skating?" I asked and Jack grinned.
"You'll see," he said and at that moment Tony came back with two boards.
"Ok, have 'em back by 7.30pm at the latest," Tony said. "Have fun," he drawled out, glancing at me.
Before I could question the look Jack had pulled me out the shop and back over to the fountain. He put one of the boards in the water, letting it float on the spot as he handed me the other one.
"This…is fountain skating," he said as he backed away from the fountain by a few feat before running at the fountain, jumping the rim and landing on the skateboard. It rocketed forwards with his momentum, like a skim board. He whooped with laughter as the birds scattered around him before the board stopped and he sank into the water.
As he waded out of the water, everything below his chest soaked, the birds returned to the water. He was still sniggering as he re-joined me.
"You're turn," he said. I shook my head.
"I don't understand how this can relax you. All you are doing is getting wet and irritating animals." Jack laughed again.
"Well yeah, but it's exciting, exhilarating…fun," I cocked my head to the side.
"I'm not supposed to have fun during training hours and it has officially turned 5.00pm," I said in a serious voice. Jack rolled his eyes.
"Then do it once and we'll tell Rudy…you had a feminine emergency. He won't ask any questions on that," he said, looking proud of himself.
"You would lie to your sensei?" I asked, horrified. Jack rolled his eyes.
"My god Kim, lighten up and have some fun. You really need to cut loose sometimes…please?" he asked. His brown eyes stared into mine and I felt myself melt. Hesitantly I placed the board in the water. I turned to Jack.
"Do it with me?" I asked. He smiled, placing his board in the water before pulling me back a few feat.
"Ready?" I wasn't, but nodded anyway. With a tug we were running towards the fountain, Jack's hand gripping mine. Together we jumped, both of us landing on our boards before we glided forwards. Jack was already laughing as the birds scattered around us. I watched him, loving the way his face lit up and the light from the water reflected in his eyes. I began laughing, my giggle turning to giant bursts of laughter.
Soon the boards slowed down and we sank into the water, still laughing. Jack waded over to me, wrapping me in his arms. Even though he was touching me again, something we were trying to avoid, I couldn't care. In fact I wanted him to hold me again. Slowly our laugher died down, Jack staring into my eyes.
"Kim I don't think this worked," he whispered as he inched closer. I shook my head, my water logged hair getting in my face. Carefully Jack wiped it away from my face, his hand cupping my cheek.
"Kim…if I try something, will you not pull away this time?" he asked slowly, his voice so low and husky that I shivered. I couldn't move, I couldn't say no. I could only nod. Slowly he began leaning closer, closer then in the dojo. I could feel his lips ghost over mine, less then a millimetre from kissing me in the fountain.
"HEY! What are you kids doing in the fountain?" Jack and I started apart as the weird security lady stalked up to us. Jack grabbed my hand and pulled me up, dragging me out of the fountain.
"What about the boards?" I asked as we clambered out.
"Forget the boards! Run!" he yelled, pulling me through the mall.
I could hear the security lady follow us as Jack navigated the mall. As we passed the Black Dragon dojo, I took over and pulled Jack down towards it.
"What are you doing? They'll never let me in there," Jack asked.
"I know! There's an ally we can hide in!" I yelled back over our frantic breathing before squeezing into the gap between the dojo and the Dairy Queen. Jack followed, squeezing in as much as he could.
We waited, watching as the security guard stopped outside the ally. Jack pulled me further into the ally, resulting in us getting pressed further together. I don't think Jack has realised yet how close we are, his focus on the woman. Finally she sighed, walking away while mumbling something about getting a fro-yo.
Jack let out a sigh of relief. "Phew that was clo-" his words were cut off as he turned his head, his lips brushing mine as he spoke. We both froze, our lips just staying on each others. Finally Jack moved his lips, kissing me slightly harder but not forcing anything on me while his hand rose and cupped the side of my face.
Butterflies exploded in my stomach while my heart beat so fast I thought it could explode. We were so close I could feel his heart beating against my own chest, perfectly in sync with mine. I didn't want to enjoy it, but I couldn't help the satisfied sigh that escaped my mouth as he pulled away.
We stood there awkwardly until I decided we needed to get out of the ally. I shimmied out, missing the warmth of Jack's body as my cold, wet clothes clung to me. Jack followed, staring at the ground awkwardly.
"Well I think we should head back to the dojo, Rudy will be wondering where we are," I said. Jack nodded.
"Yeah. You go ahead, I'll return the boards to Tony," he said. Just as he looked like he made to walk away, he quickly leaned down and pecked me on the cheek. "See you in a few," he said in a hushed voice before dashing off.
I touched my cheek, feeling the same intense burn as on my lips.
"I believe it's time for an update on your mission Crawford," I whirled around to see my sensei and Frank standing there. I gulped but nodded, following them as they walked back into the dojo.
"Jack and I have grown closer sir," I paused, not sure if I should tell him about our kiss. He raised an eyebrow while Frank just looked pissed. "I-In fact…he kissed me," I mumbled. Sensei's eyebrows shot up while Frank glared darkly.
"Really? If that's the update then I think it's almost time. Get him to admit he likes you…then crush him!" he ordered and Frank nodded. I flinched backwards.
"S-Sir, is it really necessary to win like this? I think we are more than ca-"
"You dare disobey your sensei?" he snapped, standing up and advancing on me. Frank stared at us, still glaring. I jumped back.
"N-No of course not sir!" I yelped. He settled back down.
"What is going on with you Kim, you should be finished by now," he said. Frank nodded.
"Yeah Kim, you should be pretty much done by now." I didn't answer Frank, only looked to the floor. "Wait, you don't...like him...do you?" my head snapped up, as did sensei's
"That would be a serious problem Kim, we can't have you betraying us," he said darkly. I shook my head rapidly.
"N-No sir, my loyalty is completely with you," I said quickly and he smiled.
"Good, now return to that disgusting dojo and finish your mission." I gulped shakily as I nodded. Turning quickly, I all but ran out. Frank followed me, grabbing my arm at the door.
"Don't betray us Kim, we'll be watching you. If you do, bad things could happen," he said darkly. I glared at him.
"Shut up Frank, I have this," I snapped before walking away towards Bobbie Wasabi.
As soon as I reached the dojo, Jack walked up to me and put his arm around my waist.
"Hey, what took you so long? I was worried when I got back before you," he said, genuine care in his voice. I sighed, pulling away from his grasp.
"Not here Jack. Can we talk later?" I asked and he nodded, looking like he understood.
"Kim! Why are you and Jack 30 minutes late!" Rudy yelled as he exited his office, all kitted out in his Gi (Is that how you spell it?)
Jack and I shared a look before I said the first thing that came to mind.
"Feminine issues." all the guys backed away apart from Jack, all making an ewww sound.
"Fair enough. Just get changed," Rudy said. Jack leaned down next to my ear.
"Told you."
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